GamesRadar+ presents: Mobile Gaming Week 2024
Sep. 23, 2024This week we are looking at what’s hot, what’s best, and what’s next in the world of mobile gaming as we count down to the Mobile Gaming Showcase
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My perception of mobile gaming continues to evolve. I think it’s easy to forget that we have these devices with us at all times that are capable of generating incredible virtual worlds – that we have the ability to play at the touch of a button no matter where we are or what we’re doing.
It wasn’t until last year that I really fell back in love with mobile gaming. I finally upgraded an exceptionally old smartphone that could barely handle WhatsApp to a something a little more modern, and started reconnecting with gaming on the go. Netflix Games introduced me to a world of quietly vibrant indie games which could burn away the doldrums of a lengthy commute, I was starting to take my favorite Game Pass games away from the couch and into bed, and I’ve been literally spoilt for choice on the App stores. There’s a wealth of quality games out there, no matter your favorite genre.
Perhaps you’re mobile gaming curious too, and just looking for a little direction. If that’s the case, GamesRadar+ is here to help. This week we are running a Mobile Gaming Week, exploring what’s hot, what’s best, and what’s next in the space. And if that wasn’t enough, you can also join us on Thursday, September 26 for the Mobile Gaming Show – a new digital showcase from GR+ and our friends at Future Games Show which will deliver 30 minutes of developer interviews, new trailers, and reveals.
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One of thebest roguelikesof the year is set to decimate productivity levels the world over as creator LocalThunk prepares to deploy the indie hit on mobile devices. The developer even went as far as to apologise in advance for the havoc this release will create… we aren’t prepared.
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The idea of having access to a fully-scoped Assassin’s Creed adventure at all times would have been inconceivable just a few years ago, but everything we have played of Assassin’s Creed Jade so far demonstrated just how far mobile games have come.
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When Stardew Valley 1.6 launched earlier this year it brought over 500 changes, but only if you were playing on PC. With the update finally set to land on mobile, start clearing space to redownload one of thebest farming games–there’s never been a better time to start a new save.
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Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Prior to starting his current position, Josh has served as GR+’s Features Editor and Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and has freelanced for numerous publications including 3D Artist, Edge magazine, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Play, Retro Gamer, and SFX. Additionally, he has appeared on the BBC and ITV to provide expert comment, written for Scholastic books, edited a book for Hachette, and worked as the Assistant Producer of the Future Games Show. In his spare time, Josh likes to play bass guitar and video games. Years ago, he was in a few movies and TV shows that you’ve definitely seen but will never be able to spot him in.
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