So, does anyone know of a decent android game maker. I hear YOYOs Game Maker will be ready for the next year. What about others? Whats your experience?
YoYo Games won't be releasing a Android version of Game Maker, you will have to create a game with the Windows or Mac version and send it to YYG. They'll review it and publish it if it's high quality. They're still working on the iOS and PSP pbulishing options for now, so it might be a while before Android publishing is available.
Having come recently from iOS to Xperia Play, I 'm finding its online multiplayer severely lacking compared to iOS. There are some questions deeply rooted (lol) in my mind which I can't find answers for and hope the knowledgeable people here can help me with.
First, I am no Apple fanboy (though I respect their products) , I prefer playing games with physical buttons hence my switch to Xperia Play. However, comparing Gun Bros online multiplayer iOS and Android versions I must ask:
1) Why does the game Gun Bros ask me to have a GameSpy account and a wifi connection when on iOS I could play online multiplayer IMMEDIATELY via GameCenter and even via 3G? (Well, the connection was sometimes slow, but it worked).
2) Why is the game forcing me to open a Facebook account in order to play online? Personally I despise Facebook and will never use it. The iOS version did no such thing.
3) Why does Open Feint NOT provide online multiplayer the same way GameCenter does on iOS?
4) Are there at all any games I can play on my Xperia Play using on-line multiplayer the same way GunBros does in iOS version? I mean, two players doing the same level co-operatively where I can see the other player and his actions on my screen.
4) If there are such games, am I am ok with just Open Feint or do I have to use some stupid additional app like Facebook or GameSpy?
Thanks for any answers and sorry if I sound a bit negative. I do love gaming on Xperia Play, it's a lovely handset, I just find its multiplayer features so far very limited.
I'll try and answer your questions as good as i can, allright?
1) God knows. It's the Developers decision, how he manages stuff. And you can bet your ass that it's a different developer(team?) vor the iOS and Android versions.
2) Same as 1.
3) GameCenter is by Apple from Apple for Apple.. it's on every iPhone and provides such functionality. Android does not have such a standard (yet?).
4) Am not the type to play multiplayer games. I emulate most games i play (PSX, GBC, SNES, GENESIS) and i only have 2 other XPeria Play users as friends.. that never really play the type of games i enjoy.
5) (Presumably..) Game developers will probably provide their own servers, or you'll be able to run your own on your handset. On iOS such fucntions cannot be implemented, so developers HAVE to use their own Servers (correct me if i'm wrong here, though).
All in all, iOS is the simplier variant of .. pretty much anything.
But if you want REAL customisation, aswell as a real swiss army knife at your hands - Android is much better.
(How did i end up in a iOS vs Android phrase.. i don't really..)
Hey I´ve found a new N64 Emulator on Slideme.org
I guess the App is already in android market.
But for guys with Paypal its pretty nice.
http://slideme.org/application/n64-4-droid-0
N64 4 Droid is a Nintendo 64 emulator optimized for
Android devices.
Play all your favourite N64 Games on your Android devices
and reach a new level of gaming experience.
It´s designed by the famous Mupen64 Project.
- ARMv6 compatible CPU
- OpenGL-ES 2.0
- Android 2.1+
Updates will come with little delay,
got some little real life things that needs to be fixed firts
*LEGAL*: This product is not affiliated with, nor authorized, endorsed or licensed in any way by Nintendo Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries. All trademarks are property of their respective holders. All individual games screen shots or audio that are simulated by N64oid are property of their respective copyright holders and are only used for the purpose of informing the customer of the software's functionality.
Credits:
-Mupen64plus
-Paul
-Yongzh
Source code can be found here : http://sourceforge.net/projects/n644droid/
Roms/Games does not come with the app.
You will have to download them manually.
Wherw can i downloads rom's
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Coolrom.com
So, the package costs 4 bucks but the source code is free?
You can compile it to a fully working version or do you end up needing to buy it anyway?
I use Mupen64 Plus AE its free and its better than the old N64oid.
I have started an ad free site/service that lists well designed and honest Android games. Every game that is listed on this site is either completely free with no advertising, has a one time up front cost or one time IAP to unlock the full content ad free.
For each game posted on the site I have a brief bullet point list. This list consists of information like the up front price or the price of a one time IAP that unlocks the full game or removes ads on an already full game. Also listed is the info on if the game has multiplayer, if so what kind of multiplayer (online, local wifi, pass and play). There is also a description of whether the game supports Google Play Services or whether the game supports immersive mode from Android 4.4. Gamepad support and if the game plays in landscape, portrait or both is also included in the description along with whether the Play store or Amazon offer a demo. All of these things I verify myself by playing the game. I also include the permissions of each game so everyone has an upfront idea of what the game has access to. So after the brief bulletpoints and permissions there will also be the devs description of the game from Google Play/Amazon Appstore.
There is a certain criteria I hold of all of the games I post.
- Upfront priced games with full content.
- There will not be any games listed that have pay walls or wait times.
- IAPs will only be allowed if they unlock the full game with a single purchase or removes ads in an already full versioned game.
- No ports of games that were heavily controller designed (SNK ports, Sega ports, Rockstar Games ports and DotEmu ports).
- Ports of touch based games from DS and PS Vita will be allowed as well as ports such as World of Goo or Chu Chu Rocket that happen to lend themselves quite nicely to touchscreen play. There is also a new trend of games being designed at the same time for consoles/pc as Android (such as Leisure Suit Larry or Shadowrun Returns), games designed like these (with touch controls in mind at the start of developing) will be included on the site as well.
- Games must be designed for Android and look correct on all of it's screen resolutions. That means no letter-boxing or low res graphics. This way bad iPhone ports that don't fit on our screens or games that don't bother to support HD devices like tablets will be weeded out.
- Games must look good. Some games out there have great gameplay but their graphics sometimes look like they were designed on Linux in the nineties. Games that fit this description will most likely not be listed as I am trying to encourage well designed pleasing to the eye kind of games. Of course the new trend of retro pixel art games are perfectly fine.
- Developer ethics also come into play. While Square Enix do not have IAPs their crazy online DRM schemes and complete lack of support (Chrono Trigger sound familiar) makes their games more than likely to not be listed. Gameloft, Glu and EA fit in this category pretty well too.
For me personally I feel it has been difficult at best if not almost impossible to navigate the Play Store to find truly well made games that aren't designed from the ground up to nickel and dime you. With most Android gaming review sites lacking any good list of games and most Android blogs publishing mainly articles about the newest Glu games (looking at you Android Central and Android Police) I feel a site like the one I have created will hopefully provide a much needed service for the Android gamer.
Basically this site lists games that look great on phones and tablets alike while also playing great on touchscreens all while ignoring the nickel and diming slum of Android gaming. So if any of this sounds good to you please check it out.
http://honestandroidgames.com
p.s. The site is still growing and new functions will be added. I am also open to ideas so if you guys have any please let me know.
Next posts will be available here Galaxy Note 8 - Tutorials, Games & Apps, news, emulators - everything about it
I love the Android OS. It gives you freedom & everything you need.
So I decided to make this thread were we can post our Best Games, Apps, Tutorials & any useful tips for Android users.
You have questions?
Let's find the answer together.
I even have a blog for this http://andrasi.ro
Here you will find a lot of useful articles, games, apps & many other things.
It is also available in English. Just press the US flag for translation (English web site version).
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The latest Space Marshals 2 for Android is her. Now is free in the Google play store.
Great game.
I recommend the Space Marshals v1 as well.
If you love TV series, than I recommend the best app manager for tv series in the world.
It has cloud sync & great interface. I love this app
If you want to use you whatsapp, skype, telegram etc accounts on PC, I recommend this app: Franz.
It is the best app on the market.
I just love it!
Great tip if you want to use your phone in the car with an air vent phone holder.
I discovered this magnetic air vent phone holder. It is just amazing!
In my case, I just put my phone on it and it works. I don't need any metal plate on the back.
It's awesome!
You have links in youtube video description.
One of my favourites Deus Ex Go
Mafia 3 Rivals for Android is very nice.
An old game but it is the best of this kind.
Batman The Dark Knight Rises
This is one of the best game with Mario - Super Mushroom Boy World
It is free in Google Play.
If you like offline game (no internet connection)
I also like the psp emulator.
I have some favourites games that I like to play.
Tekken 6 is a great game.
The PSP emulator is free in the google play.
In this way you can configure it and use it on any android device to play psp games.
And in this way you can connect any wireless gamepad to you phone.
Here are some psp game that works excellent on Android
If you are concerned about Corning Gorilla Glass, then don't be!. It is super strong and super ok
In this way you can Listen Youtube Music in background on any smartphone (even with screen off)
Android is great!!!
In this way you can upload real HD pictures on Facebook
Constantine - a nice android game
Android is super strong
If you like retro games
This is one of my top 10 favourite games
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons