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A recent court ruling means Microsoft is in the clear to launch an Xbox games store on iOS, but a new filing suggests it's hesitant to do that in case Apple wins on appeal.

By James Peckham
Microsoft's Xbox logo on a smartphone

Apple has allowed Fortnite back onto the iPhone for the first time in over four years. You can now get cashback on purchases if you don't use Apple's payment method.

By James Peckham
The Apple App Store showing Fortnite

The game will be removed from Google’s Play Store and the Apple App Store very soon. Activision plans to keep the game alive for the foreseeable future.

By James Peckham
A promo image for Call of Duty Mobile: Warzone showing multiple characters you can play as

Apple has yet to confirm why the game has been blocked. Epic Games says the game will remain offline across the globe until Apple approves the most recent updates.

By James Peckham
The Fortnite logo for Version 35.10 with a yellow background

The Netflix Stories app and its content will live on but the streaming giant is turning its focus to other areas of the gaming world.

By Will McCurdy
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4.0 Editors' Choice

Apple Arcade’s highly entertaining, curated catalog of premium mobile games is the perfect antidote for an ecosystem typically plagued by microtransaction money grabs.

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By Jordan Minor
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Apple Arcade bundles fun, premium mobile games in a low-cost, $6.99-per-month subscription. Check out these top titles that will make you ditch free-to-play cash grabs.

By Jordan Minor
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The FTC's complaint alleges that Singapore-based Cognosphere deceived children and other users about the real costs of in-game transactions and the odds of obtaining rare prizes.

By Will McCurdy
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4.0 Editors' Choice

Wuthering Waves distinguishes itself from rival free-to-play action-RPGs by featuring clever, hard-hitting combat and terrific climbing and parkour abilities that encourage exploration.

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By Gabriel Zamora
Boss battle in Wuthering Waves

Want an entertaining new game for your Android phone or tablet? Play more than 20 handpicked favorites right now.

By Jordan Minor & Gabriel Zamora
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Fans of the earlier GTA games can still buy them on Google Play or the App Store.

By Will McCurdy
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3.5

Zenless Zone Zero delivers adrenaline-pumping action with gorgeous visuals and art direction, but it lacks meaningful exploration.

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By Gabriel Zamora
Stylish action in Zenless Zone Zero

Millions of images taken while playing Pokémon Go are being fed into a new AI model that one intelligence analyst warns could be used for AI-powered weapons.

By Kate Irwin
Pokemon Go app download page on an iPhone.
3.5

Pokemon TCG Pocket is a faithful mobile card game adaptation that’s better for shiny digital collections than thrilling monster battles.

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By Jordan Minor
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The app would merge the functionality of the App Store with Apple's Game Center.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the Apple Arcade interface on an iPhone lying next to two controllers.

Thanks to a recent court ruling forcing Google to let third parties host their own app stores on Android, Microsoft will allow for in-app purchases and gameplay via the Xbox Android app.

By Kate Irwin
A rendering of Xbox app showing games in front and behind, like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Crash Bandicoot.

Apple beats the heat to increase gaming performance in its newest iPhones.

By Jordan Minor
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The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to let Epic launch its store on iOS devices in the region. But Epic isn't happy with the 'confusing' installation process.

By Kate Irwin
Epic Games Store on iPhone.

Netflix is working on interactive narrative games based on shows like Emily in Paris and Selling Sunset, among others, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says on an earnings call.

By Jibin Joseph
The Netflix logo displayed at the company offices in Los Angeles, California

Apple apparently takes issue with Epic's 'Install' and 'In-app purchases' labels, which it says are too similar to the corresponding 'Get' and 'In-App Purchases' labels on the App Store. 

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of Epic Games logo being displayed on a smartphone with the Apple logo and the EU flag visible in the background.