The annual Game Developers Conference is about to kick off, and even though Stadia is dead and buried, Google has a lot of plans for games. It’s expanding tools that help PC developers bring premium games to Android, and games are heading in the other ...

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This requirement applies to “certified Android devices” that ...

Google Play Games on PC has offered access to a limited selection of Android titles for your Windows computer. Now Google is making all Android games available on PC by default, though developers will still be able to opt out. A new badge system will ...

Since launching Google Play (née Android Market) in 2008, Google has never made a change to the US store that it didn’t want to make—until now. Having lost the antitrust case brought by Epic Games, Google has implemented the first phase of changes ...

A revamped version of Google‘s app store Google Play launched Tuesday with features including an integrated gaming platform that will soon incorporate AI assistance, a new curated content “You” tab, and cross-device gameplay amid the tech giant’s ...

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Sidekick provides real-time tips and coaching without leaving the game. Play Games Leagues let players compete for rewards, starting with Subway Surfers on Oct 10. The new You tab personalises rewards, recommendations, and gamer profiles. Google Play ...

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