If one thing which is constant at par with change, it is the mobile application development on the day to day basis. Both iPhone and Android application developers burn their midnight oil to come up with the solution which can keep the mobile user hooked to their mobile screen. As per a recent statistics there are more than 800,000 apps in both the Apple and the Android inventory. And amongst those apps you are expected to find some which cater mainly to gaming. This has been a significant year for Android games, where the users had the opportunity to encounter quality games rather than quantity.
It has become the prerogative of the iPhone users that the iPhone App developers make sure that the users would have a first hand experience in some games or get the exclusive games which are only meant for the iOS platforms. But Android game developers are not far behind. The Android games are more in numbers which gives the Android users more options to choose from. But in most cases users have a tendency to find more junk than jewels.
This year has been a little different with Android gaming providing more qualitative content to the gamers. Android game developers have been treating gamers with games like Great Brain Experiment where the player plays as the subject of an experiment or the addictive shooter like Brother in Arms 2: Global Front which is a direct adaptation from the games developed for PC or consoles. Gamers had the opportunity to experience the open-world sandbox games such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City or get to shoot some goal by the Real Football 2013. And it was only the first half of year 2013.
So what can the Android game Lovers expect from the second half of the year?
The second half of the year is filled with every genre which is available in the gaming world. Be it First person shooter (FPS), Role Playing Game (RPG), Third Person Shooter (TPS) or Real Time Strategy (RTS), an avid Android gamer can expect them all. But this blog post would be taking up 5 of the best games which can be expected to hit the screen of your smart phones and tabs as the year ends.
Most Anticipated Android Games for 2013
Age of Thrones
Age of thrones is a title which is developed by Nexrage, which focuses on the aspects of tower defense. In a medieval fantasy setting player has to fight hordes of orcs, dragons, trolls and un-dead. With the help of 16 different types of towers, spells and talent trees, the players get to save the kingdom of Armos by defeating the Dark King of thrones.
This Tower Defense/ Real time strategy lets you create your own path and helps you decide on the way you would be destroying your enemies. Release date: August 29, 2013
Star Wars: Force Collection
September seems to be a month which seems to be dedicated to the Star Wars Franchise. Konami is bringing alive the power of force through Star Wars: Force Collection. As a player you will get cards to collect, deck to build and challenge your rival in this RTS game. You can either choose between the orders of the Jedi and the Sith then commence with the challenges.
There are more than 230 character cards to collect and vehicle blueprint which you can use for your ultimate battle formation. Fulfill your destiny by defeating bosses right out of the Star Wars movie franchise. This is a must have for the Star Wars fans. Release Date: September 4, 2013
Simple Rockets
Simple Rockets is a game which is developed by Jundroo games. This game gives the player the opportunity to become a rocket scientist. Create your own rocket ship and use it to fly around the solar system. A sure shot out-of-this-world experience. Based on the real theories deduced by Kepler, you would be experiencing realistic orbital physics of your rocket ship. This app can be used as an ideal classroom app or you can use it to spend some quality mindless time with it. Simple Rockets Release Date: September 5, 2013
Angry Birds Star Wars II
The other Star Wars title to be released in September is the sequel to last year’s Angry Birds Star Wars, Angry Birds Star Wars II. For the first time Rovio’s Angry Bird franchise is coming 30 characters in the roster for the player to play with. With Hasbro releasing 20 Collectible Telepods figures, player will be able to choose his favorite character by placing the figures on the phones and camera. This process would help to select characters on the fly. This installment is going to sling you away. Release Date: September 19, 2013
FIFA 14
This is a big one for all the soccer fans. The developers from EA Games are bringing FIFA 14 to both Android and Apple Devices. This game is free to play where the player would be given the options of the career mode as well as developing the ultimate team, where the gamer can choose players from different eras. FIFA 14 Release Date: September 27, 2013
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Shadowrun Returns
Already released for PC, this tactical RPG is yet to come out for the iOS and Android tablet counterparts. Developed by Harebrained Schemes, the players would be able to generate and customize their character in the initial stage of the game. The player has the ability to choose from six classes for character which includes the street samurai and a shaman. The whole game play is depending on the aspects of exploration and turn based combat. So if you are into hardcore role playing this is the thing for you. Release Date: To Be Announced
The Android game developer is known for missing the dates. So it is best to get yourself updated if you are a hardcore gamer. And if you have any upcoming Android games in your mind you can always discuss.
Author Bio: The author is an avid gamer and professional mobile developer. He is engaged to mobile app development one of the reputed IT firm in Australia. He has also been writing blog posts related to mobile applications such as ‘What are the Smart Phone Application Developers offering in 2013?’.Connect with the GetAProgrammer circle in G+ to know more about him.
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