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Ouya Store Goes “Oh No” With Shutdown Announcement

Posted By: Damian Gordonon: May 22, 2019In: Gaming, Nerd News, NerdCultureTags: Android, gamingNo Comments

Ouya, one of the more notable crowdfunded gaming consoles, will close its online store services after six years on the market. A company once valued at a billion dollars is getting the same response as Blockbuster’s closing with “huh, that’s still around?” Word broke today that the Android-based system is shutting down on June 25th, […] Read more

Are Android Games Still Invading Our Privacy?

Posted By: Harry Thompsonon: April 05, 2019In: Android, Exclusives, Features, Gaming, Nerd News, OpinionTags: Android, MobileGamesNo Comments

A smartphone is not just a luxury item anymore, it’s a basic necessity for the modern lifestyle. There are many things that it can do for the average person, even more so for those with a strong technological inclination. And among all those benefits, entertainment stands out by a large margin. Mobile gaming is a […] Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Gaming on Android Devices

Posted By: Harry Thompsonon: January 22, 2019In: Android, Exclusives, Features, Gaming, Mobile, Nerd News, NerdCultureTags: Android, mobilegamingNo Comments

Android smartphone and tablet devices hold a monopoly over the rest of the mobile industry in operating systems. According to Statista, 88 percent of all smartphone sales made worldwide were Android-powered devices. Contrast that with 11.9 percent of smartphone sales being iOS-powered, and it’s easy to see why Android has become such a popular platform […] Read more

The King of Kings in Mobile Gaming Declares a War with the Italian Government

Posted By: Harry Thompsonon: November 13, 2018In: Android, Exclusives, Features, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, Nerd News, OpinionTags: Android, mobile gamesNo Comments

Without a doubt, mobile gameplay options have always carried stigma encompassing quality amongst the greater gaming community. In the ongoing debate of Console versus PC, mobile gameplay alternatives tend to be relegated to a lesser category from Console alongside PC equivalents, or rather, not regarded as ‘true games.’ For a while, these were valid criticisms […] Read more

The Best Android Classic Games: Our Top Picks

Posted By: Jeremy Harrison: December 18, 2017In: Android, Exclusives, Features, Gaming, Mobile, Nerd News, Retro GamesTags: Android, RetroGaming1 Comment

The Google Play Store is populated with well over 1 million games. These attractions cover every conceivable genre, including age-old classics such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Tanks, Street Fighter, and others. Many of the old school favorites from the arcade games era and video games consoles are now readily available for Android smartphones […] Read more

Underground, Amazon Prime Users’ Free Appstore, Shutting Down

Posted By: Joel Schankeon: May 01, 2017In: Android, Nerd News, TechTags: Android, UndergroundNo Comments

Amazon announced yesterday that they’ll be shutting down its free Android app program, Underground. This program allowed free access to apps such as Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions, Goat Simulator, Office Suite Pro 8, and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Apps like these could originally cost up to $4.99 on the app store, but […] Read more

Super Mario Run Is Coming to Android Next Week

Posted By: Shelby Royalon: March 19, 2017In: Android, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, Nerd News, NintendoTags: Android, Super Mario RunNo Comments

This past year, Nintendo has really shown consumers that they are ready to start competing with the current console generations with the new Switch and making content for mobile devices. In September of last year, Nintendo announced their first mobile game, Super Mario Run, at Apple’s iPhone event. Unfortunately for Android users everywhere, the game would be […] Read more

Galaxy S8 Might Use Facial Recognition For Mobile Payments

Posted By: Shelby Royalon: March 17, 2017In: Android, Coming Soon, Nerd News, TechTags: Android, Galaxy S8No Comments

In the past few years, there have been numerous advancements when it comes to security on smartphones. Things like thumbprint recognition and contactless payments, such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, are just a few of the security features that have come from Apple and Android. However, Android is about to take that one step […] Read more

Fire Emblem Heroes Celebrates Release With Bonus Maps

Posted By: Matt Eschbachon: February 06, 2017In: Android, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, Nerd News, Nintendo, Special EventsTags: Android, iOSNo Comments

Fire Emblem Heroes released on mobile devices just a few days ago. By now everyone with Internet access has probably heard of the astounding number of hours and tears players have put into restarting their games to acquire an army of maximum-powered super soldiers (and waifus). Well, Nintendo is leading those players – and everyone […] Read more

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Now Available Unlocked

Posted By: Brian Cowanon: June 30, 2016In: Android, Mobile, Nerd News, SalesTags: Android, SamsungNo Comments

Many people would consider the latest generation of Samsung Galaxy phones to be the place to go for the best Android experience. So it might excite many to learn that starting today you can purchase either the Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge unlocked. Prospective buyers can grab either of the devices from Samsung’s website, as […] Read more