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Fans of the earlier GTA games can still buy them on Google Play or the App Store.

By Will McCurdy
GTA Logo Image
3.5

Zenless Zone Zero delivers adrenaline-pumping action with gorgeous visuals and art direction, but it lacks meaningful exploration.

By Gabriel Zamora
Stylish action in Zenless Zone Zero

Millions of images taken while playing Pokémon Go are being fed into a new AI model that one intelligence analyst warns could be used for AI-powered weapons.

By Kate Irwin
Pokemon Go app download page on an iPhone.
3.5

Pokemon TCG Pocket is a faithful mobile card game adaptation that’s better for shiny digital collections than thrilling monster battles.

By Jordan Minor
Pokemon Pocket Logo

The app would merge the functionality of the App Store with Apple's Game Center.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the Apple Arcade interface on an iPhone lying next to two controllers.

Thanks to a recent court ruling forcing Google to let third parties host their own app stores on Android, Microsoft will allow for in-app purchases and gameplay via the Xbox Android app.

By Kate Irwin
A rendering of Xbox app showing games in front and behind, like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Crash Bandicoot.

Apple beats the heat to increase gaming performance in its newest iPhones.

By Jordan Minor
iPhone 16 Gaming

The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to let Epic launch its store on iOS devices in the region. But Epic isn't happy with the 'confusing' installation process.

By Kate Irwin
Epic Games Store on iPhone.

Want an entertaining new game for your Android phone or tablet? Play these handpicked favorites right now.

By Jordan Minor  & Gabriel Zamora
Best Android Games

Netflix is working on interactive narrative games based on shows like Emily in Paris and Selling Sunset, among others, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says on an earnings call.

By Jibin Joseph
The Netflix logo displayed at the company offices in Los Angeles, California

Apple apparently takes issue with Epic's 'Install' and 'In-app purchases' labels, which it says are too similar to the corresponding 'Get' and 'In-App Purchases' labels on the App Store. 

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of Epic Games logo being displayed on a smartphone with the Apple logo and the EU flag visible in the background.

Ubisoft’s upcoming action epic sneaks onto the newest Apple iPads on Nov. 15.

By Jordan Minor
Assassin's Creed Shadows on Mac and iPad
3.0

Star Wars: Hunters places a basic intergalactic skin over a generic F2P team shooter, but there’s fleeting fun within those modest expectations.

By Jordan Minor
Star Wars: Hunters

Microsoft's mobile game shop is going live this July and will be only accessible via a web browser at launch.

By Kate Irwin
Microsoft sign name text and squares "Windows" logo hanging in dark conference hall with bars of purple neon light behind.

Fortnite on iOS may be on hold yet again as Apple suspends the Epic Games Sweden AB developer account. Epic says the move is unjustified and likely violates the Digital Markets Act.

By Joe Hindy
A screenshot of Fortnite with the player holding an pickaxe

The game will be available via the upcoming Epic Games Store for iOS sometime in 2024.

By Joe Hindy
A screenshot of Fortnite

Once a cash cow for the reality star, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is no more as the reality star says 'it’s time to focus [on] other passions.'

By Kegan Mooney
kim kardashian
3.5

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a smaller, tighter title than recent series entries, which results in a fun but relatively uninventive gameplay experience.

By George Yang
Assassin's Creed Mirage Review

Apple iPhone gamers can expect to pay $59.99 for the Resident Evil 4 remake. The deluxe edition upgrade will set you back another $19.99.

By Kegan Mooney
Resident Evil 4 Remake on iOS17

Niantic's 8th Wall platform was used to develop a second Pikmin game for mobile devices.

By Matthew Humphries
Pikmin at E3