Apple has announced the nominees for the 2024 App Store Awards, celebrating top mobile apps and games. Categories include iPhone and iPad Game of the Year, Apple Arcade Game of the Year, and Cultural Impact. Notable nominees include "AFK Journey," "Assassin's Creed Mirage," and "Brawl Stars." The awards highlight apps that offer unique experiences, from fantasy worlds to educational stories. Winners will be announced at a later date, with more details available on the App Store Awards website.
With Thanksgiving approaching, Kotaku suggests using mobile games as a distraction during potentially awkward family gatherings. Recommended games include Pokémon TCG Pocket, Star Wars: Hunters, and the mobile ports of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. These games offer engaging experiences that can help pass the time when social interactions become challenging.
Pokemon Go players have been sharing their experiences with the game's weirdest and most controversial PokeStops, ranging from a Church of Scientology to a statue representing a "Triangle" of three naked people. These anecdotes highlight the diverse and sometimes bizarre real-world locations that have become part of the game's landscape, with some stops being avoided due to their contentious nature or oddity. The discussion was sparked by a player's question on a forum, leading to a variety of stories from the community.
