Ten great iPhone or Android games to load on a new phone
From a Space Invaders mash-up to campsite management and city building, from eyebrow activation to trivia, these game apps will keep you amused for days
Got a new phone this holiday season? Once you’ve set it up and downloaded some apps, it’s time for the fun stuff.
Getting things done with your smartphone is great, but playing games on it is even better. The Games category is far and way the most popular in smartphone marketplaces (Apple dedicated a section solely to Games on its redesigned App Store).
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Of course, there are staples like Candy Crush Saga or Angry Birds. But if you are looking to mix up your gaming library, here are 10 great choices. All these games are for iOS or Android and are free to play unless otherwise noted, but might feature in-game purchases.
Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders (US$1.99)
On their own, both these games are absolute classics. Together, they form a really cool hybrid game where players command an Arkanoid ship deflecting enemy fire from alien invaders. It takes the best from both arcade games and mashes them into a fun experience.