Google Pixel 6 gaming — 31 apps that are optimized for Google’s latest phones

Google Pixel half-dozen gaming — 31 apps that are optimized for Google's latest phones

Pixel 6 running Asphalt 9 optimized for Google's phone

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As we continue to learn more than almost the Google Pixel 6, it turns out that the new Game Dashboard characteristic in Android 12 (which currently exclusive to the Pixel half-dozen) has some games that are better optimized for its features. Optimized games basically let y'all favor performance or battery life, telling the Pixel six which to prioritize for gameplay.

And then if you want the highest framerates and all-time graphics, you tin can take that. Or, if you lot want your Pixel 6'southward battery to get for as long as possible, you can go that route. The Play Store currently lists 31 games optimized for the Pixel half dozen, with Google encouraging more app makers to take reward of the new Game Way developer tools that tap into this optimization.

Considering the countless games on the Play Store, 31 titles may seem like a drop in a vast ocean. But all things have to start somewhere, and some of the games on this listing are pretty major.

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Some users — including Tom'due south Guide staff — have seen an "Optimized for Pixel vi" carousel in the Games tab of the Play Store, which is where this list comes from. So without further ado, hither are the games that take been optimized for the Pixel 6.

viii Brawl Puddle	NBA 2K20
Asphalt 9: Legends	Parchisi Star Online
Machine Parking Multiplayer	Raid: Shadow Legends
Carrom Pool: Disc Game	Real Cricket 2022
Clash of Clans	Roblox
FIFA Soccer	Saint Seiya Awakening: Nights of the Zodiac
Gardenscapes	Score! Hero 2022
Happy Color: Color past Number	Scrabble Become-Classic Discussion Game
Hearthstone	Shadow Flying two
Idle Heroes	Standoff 2
League of Legends: Wild Rift	Summoners War
Ludo Club: Fun Dice Game	Talking Tom Hero Dash
Magic Tiles 3	Temple Run 2
Marvel Contest of Champions	Words with Friends 2
Minecraft	World of Tanks Blitz
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Game Dashboard is currently sectional to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. We're unclear equally to when exactly Google will open up this functionality to previous-gen Pixels, since all we know is that "select" devices volition gain access to the feature later this year.

We also don't know what other telephone makers are planning to add Game Dashboard besides Samsung. That said, this new Game Fashion API could exist quite the boon for the best gaming phones, offering an OS-level optimization tool for games. Nosotros'll just have to see how things turn out.

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