1. Top 10 Cross-platform Multiplayer Mobile Games
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Since the year 2000, the mobile gaming industry has seen a mind-boggling growth of 955%! Till
2012, the United States alone accounted for 211 million mobile game users.
Mobile gaming has taken over the world, with people, irrespective of their nationalities, gender, or
age, taking a liking to it. Our fast-paced lives leave us with little opportunity to have time just to
ourselves to enjoy. This is where mobile phones step in to fill in that void. People these days are
totally hooked to their mobile phones, with some even carrying them to the shower! Mobile gaming
has become an absolute rage today, and game developers are cashing in on this lucrative business.
While some games have got it right on the money, and have become an instant hit with the masses,
others have not fared so well, and have been shunned away into oblivion. Here's a list of some of the
most popular mobile games, which are not restricted to one platform alone, and cater to both the
major OSs - Android, and iOS.
Star Legends
Spacetime Studios, LLC
Free
One of the first MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) games, Star Legends is a fairly simple game,
which set the bar for other MMOs to follow. The game lets you don the role of space marines, who
are out to save the universe from aliens. The game consists of small game sessions which last for
about 5 minutes. The objective is to clear one dungeon, and then move on to the next. Although the
graphics leave a lot to be desired, the gameplay more than makes up for it, which makes this one of
the best cross-platform mobile games today.
Zynga Poker
Zynga Inc.
Free
Zynga is a name that is now synonymous with great Online games. Zynga Poker is no different, and
is one of the most addictive multiplayer mobile games available today. With online gambling being
illegal, this is probably the closest you can get to the real deal. The USP of this game is the fact that
you play against opponents in real time, and the many levels and challenges just add to the overall
experience of the game. The gameplay is extremely simple, which will get you hooked to this game
in no time.
Scrabble
Electronic Arts
2. Free/$7.99
One of the all-time classics, Scrabble has fascinated people, young and old, for decades now.
In its all-new avatar, Scrabble, from EA Mobile, has become an absolute rage amongst people. The
game is brilliantly designed to ape the actual board game to the very last detail. The transitions are
very smooth, and gameplay too is an absolute breeze. The latest version brings in online support,
where users can play against random opponents, or friends on Facebook. You also have the option of
playing up to 50 games at a time.
Skies of Glory
SGN
$0.99/Free
Skies of Glory, or Skies of Glory: Reloaded (Google Play) is by far the finest multiplayer air combat
game available in the market today. The game takes you back in time, to World War II, where you fly
some beautiful beasts of the sky. You can team up with your friends, or fight against them, as each
one tries to protect their team's base, while attacking the opponent's base. The graphics, and the
superb audio, make game playing a truly wonderful experience. You can play with up to 8 players,
over 3G, Wi-Fi, or over a local area network.
Scramble with Friends
Zynga Inc.
$1.99/Free
Zynga has taken over the gaming arena by storm, with simple, yet extremely engrossing games.
Scramble with Friends is a yet another word game to roll out from the stables of the GameMaker.
The game allows you to challenge your friends, and random opponents, in short duels, testing your
word power. The objective of the game is to find as many words as you can, in a grid, within two
minutes. Scramble is tons of fun, and is a great way to work on your vocabulary, and have a great
time while you're at it.
UNO
3. Gameloft
$4.99
UNO, the game that completely changed the face of card games, is now available for your mobile
phone. The mobile version looks just as bright and vibrant as the original card game, and brings in a
new twist to it, with a few unique rules of play. The game features intuitive controls, which really
appeal to the masses. You can choose to compete with up to 3 players via Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
Modern Combat 3:
Fallen Nation
Gameloft
$4.99/$6.99
Hailed as one of the best war action games of all-time, Modern Combat is back with its third
installment, which promises to take game playing to a whole new level. The game requires 1.37 GB
of free space on your device, for its crisp graphics and superior sound quality. Its multiplayer mode
lets you choose any of the 6 maps available, and 7 different game modes, where you can compete
with up to 12 players. It also features a live leader board, which tracks the progress of the players,
and you can move up the board depending on how you fare in the missions. The game gives you the
option to customize your weapons, adding to its fun quotient.
Toss the Ball
Namco Bandai Games
$0.99/Free
The carnival comes to town, well, at least it finds its way to your mobile. Toss the Ball is an easy-t-
-play game, with simple controls. It has 4 game modes, 5 game boards, and 12 unlockable balls. In
addition, it also features 11 special power-ups, which you can unlock as the game progresses. You
can choose to bring along 5 friends to the carnival, and have a blast.
N.O.V.A. 3
Gameloft
$6.99
N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance is the third installment of the N.O.V.A. series published by
the renowned French video game developer, Gameloft. In this first-person shooter, you have 12-
player battles in 7 multiplayer modes at your disposal. You get to choose from several different
weapons and powers in your quest, which is to save mankind on the war-torn planet Earth. So, this
time you-as Kal Wardin-fight in 10 different levels across the galaxy. If the graphics, storyline, and
multiplayer action were good in N.O.V.A. 2, they simply get better in N.O.V.A. 3.
4. Real Racing 3
Electronic Arts
Free
If you love speed, and love the smell of burnt rubber, then is the game for you. Real Racing 3 follows
close on the heels of its hugely popular predecessor - Real Racing 2. This time around, the
excitement, and fun are pushed up a notch, with graphics that are so crisp and detailed, that you will
want to reach out and touch your mobile screen. You can enjoy racing across a 22-car race grid, and
choose from 50 of the most gorgeous cars, with attention to the minutest detail; all this while you
race against your friends on the go, thanks to EA's advanced Time Shifted Multiplayer technology.
This is arguably the best car racing game available on any mobile platform today.
Now that you have a list of games to choose from, get your gaming gear out, garner your forces, and
let the games begin! Cheers.
