Android Developer Story: Wooga’s fast iterations on Android and Google Play

Posted by Leticia Lago, Google Play team

In order to make the best possible games, Wooga works on roughly 40 concepts and prototypes per year, out of which 10 go into production, around seven soft launch, and only two make it to global launch. It’s what they call “the hit filter." For their latest title, Agent Alice, they follow up with new episodes every week to maintain player interest and engagement over time.

The ability to quickly iterate both live and under development games is therefore key to Wooga’s business model — Android and Google Play provide them the tools they need and mean that new features and updates are made on Android first, before they get to other platforms.

Find out more from Sebastian Kriese, Head of Partnerships, and Pal Tamas Feher, Head of Engineering, and learn how the iteration features of Android and Google Play have contributed to successes such as Diamond Dash, Jelly Splash, and Agent Alice.

You can find out more about building successful games businesses on Android and Google Play at Google I/O 2015: in person, on the live stream, or session recordings after the event. Check out the following:

• Developers connecting the world through Google Play - Hear how the new mobile ecosystem including Google Play and Android are empowering developers to make good on the dream of connecting the world through technology to improve people's lives. This session will be live streamed.


• Growing games with Google — In addition to consoles, PC, and browser gaming, as well as phone and tablet games, there are emerging fields including virtual reality and mobile games in the living room. This talk covers how Google is helping developers across this broad range of platforms. This session will be live streamed.


• What’s new in the Google Play Developer Console - Google Play’s new launches will help you acquire more users and improve the quality of your app. Hear an overview of the latest features and how you can start taking advantage of them in the Developer Console.


• Smarter approaches to app testing — Hear about the new ways Google can help maximize the success of your next app launch with cheaper and easier testing strategies.

Does not Commute 1.1.1 APK

Does not Commute is one of today's most played mobile games, and it just got its latest update this month. The game's may update brings improvements and some tweaks to the general gameplay. For Android user, you can now download Does not Commute version 1.1.1 on the Google Play Store. As always, we provide you the latest APK file here.

Does not Commute is a strategic driving game that lets you play as a relaxing commute in a small town. You have to drive dog trucks, sports cars, school buses and dozens of other vehicles into traffic chaos. The gameplay is about challenging yourself to see how far you can get, and try to do better next time. All games used to be this way, and that's what kept us all coming back for more again and again.

Here's a quick run through of what's new in the latest release:
• Tweaks and bugfixes
• Improved joypad support
• Android TV support

An excellent game concept just like Smash Hit is, and similarly brilliantly and elegantly executed. If you like to be challenged, this game may appeal to you. You can download directly the update of Does not Commute APK from the source link below.

Requires Android: 2.3+
Download File: 41MB (Does not Commute 1.1.1 APK)

TuneIn Radio 13.4.1 APK

The popular music streaming app, TuneIn Radio for Android, has recently received an update on the Google Play Store. With a recent update, TuneIn Radio, and TuneIn Radio Pro introducing Google Now Cards and some bug fixes. As always, you can download the latest APK of the app here.

TuneIn Radio is one of the best live internet radio for local listening and recording live. The app allows you listen to your local stations no matter where you're traveling. You can discover, follow, and listen to what is most important to you on your Android phone and tablet.

The app itself has the best and biggest online radio station database of free sports, music, talk and news radio from all over the world, and you can always find something to enjoy. With different radio stations and languages, this app is recommended to download and share with friends and family.

As outlined in the app’s release notes, changes made in version 13.4.1 of TuneIn Radio include:
• Improved audio playback and support for additional stream formats
• Introducing Google Now Cards and Android Auto
• Bluetooth bug fixes
• Google Chromecast bug fixes

TuneIn Radio is available for free on the Google Play Store, with in-app purchases and display ad. You can also get TuneIn Radio Pro for $9.99 that display ad-free. With the Pro version not only can you save your favorite stations but you can also record songs and listen from the app whenever you want.

You can download TuneIn Radio APK version 13.4.1 from the source link below.

Requires Android: 2.3.3+
Download file: 14 MB (TuneIn Radio 13.4.1 APK)

Subway Surfers 1.39.0 APK

As part of the Subway Surfers World Tour, Jake and the gang have travelled to Los Angeles in the game's latest release. Players are tasked with surfing the new area and prepare to explore the sets box office movies utilize throughout production. Yes, in the latest version of Subway Surfers, developer Kiloo has made it possible for players to explore the marvelous movie sets of Hollywood. You can download the latest Subway Surfers APK here.

Here's the full list of changes in the latest version:
• Follow Jake and the crew on the World Tour to Los Angeles
• Explore the marvelous movie sets of Hollywood
• Shine up your surfer cast with the spectacular Knight Outfit for Wayne
• Surf the Subway without jumping or rolling to earn challenging Awards
• Go on movie-themed Weekly Hunts to unlock great prizes

The update is now available on Android through the Google Play Store. You can download the update Subway Surfers APK file from the source link below.

Requires Android: 2.3.3+
Download file: 41 MB (Subway Surfers 1.39.0 APK)

Snake Rewind 1.0.0.5 APK

From the creator of the original classic mobile game, Taneli Armanto, in partnership with developer Rumilus Design has released Snake Rewind for iOS and Android. The game is now available for download in both the App Store and on Google Play. We really urge you to grab this game if you’re a fan of the original Snake game on Nokia devices. For Android user, head to the Play Store if you’re interested to embark on your nostalgia-fueled journey.

Snake Rewind is a reboot of the classic mobile game Snake on Nokia device. The aim of the game is to get everyone to rewind the snake to continue the game even after crashing. It has innovating control for touch screen makes a classic to work in the modern era and keeps it as challenging as ever with and intuitive gameplay from the original combined with cool visual effects, sounds and many new features.

The game offers a fresh take on the familiar Snake formula, here's a quick look at the features of the game:
• Rewind the snake to continue the game even after crashing!
• Many different types of special fruit, with unique powers and effects!
• 10 levels with distinct visuals and music, unlocked by completing fun and challenging missions!
• Fill the whole screen with the snake and find out what happens then!
• Compete against other players for higher scores and rankings on the leaderboards, connect with friends on Facebook and Game Center!
• Fruit store where boosters and items can be upgraded and purchased, using fruit that you collect while playing!

Snake Rewind for Android, which runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above, is available for free to download and play with in-game purchases. It can be used on smartphones or tablets, you can check it out on the Google Play Store now. And if you don't grab it on the market you can see the source link below to download directly Snake Rewind APK version 1.0.0.5.

Download APK
Requires Android: 4.0+
File: 26MB (Snake Rewind APK)

Empires and Allies 1.5.886180 APK

Zynga, the developers behind Zynga Poker – Texas Holdem, just announced that Empires and Allies has been released for phones that run iOS and Android mobile operating system. The game allows you to puts tactical nukes, hellfire missiles, and others modern weapons at your fingertips in a never-ending battle to conquer the world. For Android user, you can download directly Empires and Allies APK file here then install it on your device.

Empires and Allies is the real-time strategy game that takes the great attack elements of big games like Clash of Clans and Boom Beach and melds them together nicely. The build menu is easy to use, and you have lots of cool weapons like a stealth tank and a mega tank with two cannons.

Here are some of the features you can look forward to in Empires and Allies:
• DESIGN YOUR PERFECT ARMY from the arsenals of today’s militaries with battle-hardened tanks, drones, helicopters, and more.
• SAVE THE WORLD from the GRA, an evil terrorist organization, and defend your territories from other players
• DEPLOY MODERN WEAPONS including tactical nukes, hellfire missiles, and orbital strikes.
• DYNAMIC BATTLEFIELDS deliver increasingly difficult scenarios that emulate the unpredictability of warfare.
• JOIN ALLIANCES to fortify defenses and reinforce attacking units

The game is free to play, but offers in-app purchases. Head to the Google Play Store or download Empires and Allies APK file from the source link below if you’re interested.

Download Empires and Allies APK
Requires Android: 4.1+ (Jelly Bean)
File size: 13MB

Exercise or Games? Why Not Both!

Posted by Alice Ching, Google Engineer

We are pleased to announce the release of Games in Motion, an open source game sample to demonstrate how developers can make fun games using Google Fit and Android Wear. Do you ever go on a jog and feel like there is a lack of incentive to help you run better? What if you were a secret agent and had to use your speed and your nifty gadget to complete missions?

With Games in Motion, you can enhance your exercise with missions and actions on your Android Wear device, while logging your jogs to the cloud.

Games in Motion is written in Java programming language using Android Studio. It demonstrates multiple Android technologies.

• Android Wear bridges notifications from a phone or tablet to a paired Android Wear device. The notifications are stacked so we can show multiple stats at the same time.


• Google Fit API collects and processes fitness data and sessions. This allows us to use the fitness data to show user progress. All exercise sessions done in Games in Motion will be recorded to Google Fit as well.


• Google Play Games Services is used to create and unlock achievements.


• Several different Android audio APIs are integrated.


• Android Audio Manager is used for volume and vibration control.


• Android Media Player plays back raw sound files.


• Android Text to Speech generates in-game spoken speech.


• Audio Focus is used to make sure we transition smoothly between in-app audio and audio from other apps, such as music-playing apps.


• JUnit tests are present for the data-driven parser, which demonstrates how unit testing can be done within Android Studio.

You can download the latest open source release from GitHub. We hope to inspire similar Android games, where multiple different form factors are combined for a fun experience.