I used to play Marvel Snap every day, but I’ve been so disappointed by recent changes I’ve swapped to a different card game.
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As a PC gamer I’m biased, but I’d skip the Switch 2 for this discounted handheldUnless you’re dead-set on playing Nintendo exclusives, this deal at Amazon is well worth considering.
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Infinix’s GT 30 Pro is a powerful gaming phone, and the Gaming Master Edition takes it to another level
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Apple Arcade gets a new exclusive from What the Golf devs
The already-extraordinary Apple Arcade is about to get even better with the addition of five new games, including a platform exclusive from the team behind the acclaimed What the Golf? and What the Car? games.
What the Clash? is a fast-paced multiplayer title that’s part table tennis, part archery, and part tag. It will be available on May 1, 2025, and it’s an ideal game for when you want to blow off steam in truly ridiculous 1v1 games. You play as The Hand (a Stretch Armstrong-like figure that’s a hand with legs, and yes, it’s as unsettling as it sounds) and take on opponents in a series of wacky minigames.
For those of you that miss Nintendogs, with my Buddy is a great alternative that lets you take care of a virtual pet. You can dress them up, play with them, and a lot more, because who doesn’t need an adorable animal in their life?
Nadeem Sarwar / DigitalTrends Lego Friends Heartlake Rush+ puts players behind the plastic block wheel of a Lego vehicle. Customize your car with its own appearance and then take on races and missions to unlock even more items. And don’t think it’s limited to just cars, either; the preview image for the game shows someone in what looks like a jet, so there’s a lot of potential to build whatever vehicle you can think of.
Words of Wonders: Search+ is what it sounds like: a hidden word search game, but it has a twist. You explore different landmarks across the globe while playing, and the game gradually introduces new words to keep things fresh (and help players expand their vocabulary a bit, too.)
The final new addition to Apple Arcade is Sumi Sumi: Matching Puzzle+. This cute puzzler has players match different characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi — names you might recognize from San-X, a Japanese company known for its adorable little characters.
Apple Arcade is constantly getting new games, and each new addition makes it even more appealing. You can try it out for $7 per month, or get it as part of the Apple One plan starting at $20 per month. Currently, there are more than 200 different games to choose from and play, all ad-free.
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Google’s new rule could give Android 16 gaming a boost
Google is making a major change to how Android phones handle gaming. Starting with Android 16, any new phone or tablet that hits the market must support a new feature called Host Image Copy. While the name might sound like something only developers care about, the real-world impact is clear: faster load times, less stuttering, and games that run more smoothly overall. And that’s something anyone who games on their phone can appreciate.
Host Image Copy helps games load their visuals more efficiently by letting the phone’s processor take care of moving image data, rather than relying only on the graphic chip. That frees up resources and helps your games run better. It also cuts down the amount of memory games need to use behind the scenes, which is a win for performance and battery life. That could mean the end of the long pauses and lag spikes that have frustrated mobile gamers for years, or at the very least bolster them with enough speed and performance that it’s more attractive to some players who haven’t decided to buy in on mobile or specifically Android.
Google is requiring this feature for all new Android 16 devices, meaning developers can build more demanding games without worrying about compatibility. That’s good news not just for flagship phones, but for budget-friendly models too, especially ones sold by retailers like Walmart, where affordable Android devices are a staple.
This change is part of a larger effort by Google to make Android a more competitive platform for gaming. As we’ve seen with past updates, Android’s performance improvements often start in the background before showing up in flashy features, and Host Image Copy is no different. As Android 16 rolls out, users can expect games to look better, run faster, and feel smoother. That means your favorite games on the platform could soon feel a lot more comfortable to really, really get into, which is a change we can all get behind.