Android by Google is the operating system for smartphones and tablets working with the Open Handset Alliance. The Google Nexus One released in early January has sparked interest in the applications, especially games, that are available only through the Android Markethttp://android-developers.blogspot.com/2008/08/android-market-user-driven-content.html. There are over 20,000 applications available on the Android Market.http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/01/android-at-2010-game-developers.html The selection of games is much more limited than what you will find on the best iPhone games page but there are still too many to choose from. Android games have been limited by their graphics but still seven of the ten most popular paid applications are games so new ones should be arriving at the Android Market.http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/01/android-at-2010-game-developers.htmlYou will find on this page the latest news, links, blogs, and websites that choose the best games for Android phones. Let the experts guide you to the best games that are available.

Google is making a big push towards game development and improvement.http://androidandme.com/2010/01/games/android-games-slowly-improving/ Game developers who registered by February 4, 2010 for the Game Developer conference were given free Android phones to encourage game writing.http://androidandme.com/2010/01/news/google-to-bribe-game-devs-with-free-android-phones/ Google needs to overcome the slowdown on the part of game developers like Gameloft who have seen iPhone sales four times times higher than Android due in part to a weak Android Market.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2356149,00.asp Over 80,000 Nexus One handsets were sold in its first month of release and the Droid nearing one million units in its first year.http://androinica.com/2010/02/05/google-sold-about-80000-nexus-one-units/ Dell is releasing a number of Android devices such as the Dell Aero and Dell Streak 5.

Games selected by multiple reviewers as one of the best Android games:

Robo Defensehttp://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/62882.aspx http://www.appolicious.com/tech/articles/1734-iphone-and-android-apps-to-rise-above-icelands-travel-halting-volcanic-ash http://chaoticsignal.com/2010/05/17/the-very-best-android-games - tower defense game

Gem Miner http://slideshow.techworld.com/3222601/top-google-android-games/ http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/62882.aspx

Bukahttp://www.thenakedgamers.com/2010/05/19/review-buka-androidiphone/ http://chaoticsignal.com/2010/05/17/the-very-best-android-games

Labyrinth http://androidandme.com/2009/10/applications/top-selling-android-apps-and-games-for-september-2009/ http://chaoticsignal.com/2010/05/17/the-very-best-android-games

The very best Android games (Chaotic.Signal)http://chaoticsignal.com/2010/05/17/the-very-best-android-games

Labyrinth

Diner Dash

Tiki Towers

What the doodle?

Radiant

Sky Force

Jewellust

Drop

Traffic Jam

Graviturn

Zenonia

Kumpa

SpeedX 3D

Robo Defense

2/4 Player reactor

Buka

Shoot U

Hyperspace

Puzzleblox

The Plateau

Super Tumble

Space Physics

Papa Stacker

Top Google Android games (TechWorld)http://slideshow.techworld.com/3222601/top-google-android-games/ - free games omitted

ToonWarz ($4)

Robo Defense (Free/$2.99)

Mystique Chp 3 Obitus ($2.99)

Buka (Free/$2.00)

Gem Miner: Dig Deeper ($2.00)

Armored Strike (Free/$3.99)

Uniwar ($4.99)

Shopper's Paradise http://www.appolicious.com/tech/articles/1796-shopper-s-paradise-and-april-s-best-android-apps - $2.99 - tycoon plus tower defense - released in March

Word Frenzyhttp://www.appolicious.com/tech/articles/1796-shopper-s-paradise-and-april-s-best-android-apps - $0.99 - released in April

Asphalt 5http://www.bestandroidapps.net/2010/04/asphalt-5-android-app-review/ racing app - sensitive to accelerometer - multiplayer online mode

My Paper Airplanehttp://www.appolicious.com/articles/1710-engadget-and-other-best-android-apps-of-the-week http://www.mobiletopsoft.com/board/7424/pilot-your-paper-plane-though-obstacles-in-this-tiny-3d-flyer-for-android.html uses tilt functions of the phone

Top Ten Android Games (Brighthub) - some free, some not:http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/62882.aspx

10 - Bonsai Blast

9 – Robo Defense

8 – Puzzle Blox

7 – Gem Miner

6 – Parallel Kingdom

5 – Sketch Online

4 - Radiant

3 – UniWar

2 – Wi-Fi Army

1 – Nesoid (NES Emulator)

Best Android Game Award website (includes nominees as well) http://bestandroidgameaward.blogspot.com/

Best of Fall 2009: Radiant (action), Gem Miner (casual), Kumpa (puzzle), Armored Strike (strategy),

Top 10 Android Games in September 2009 (Android and Me)http://androidandme.com/2009/10/applications/top-selling-android-apps-and-games-for-september-2009/

Rank Title (Developer)

1 Robo Defense $2.99 (Lupis Labs)

2 Jewellust $2.95 (Smartpix Games)

3 Labyrinth $4.85 (Illusion Labs)

4 Abduction! World . $2.19 (Phil Symonds)

5 Nesoid $2.99 (yongzh)

6 Snesoid $2.99 (yongzh)

7 Farm Frenzy $4.80 (HeroCraft)

8 Tightrope Hero $0.99 (GoodTEAMStudio)

9 Crystallight $2.95 (Smartpix Games)

10 Buka $2.50 (Hexage)

Prices and ranking as of September 2009.

News and reviews on the best Android Games with multiple players.

5 Best Addictive Free Multiplayer Android Games (makeuseof.com)http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-best-addicting-free-multiplayer-android-games/

Project INF Beta - shooter

Cestos - knock the balls into opponent's pit

What the Doodle Lite - Pictionary for Android?

HomeRun Battle 3D Free

2 Player Reactor - shared stimuli

HomeRun Battle 3D http://jkontherun.com/2010/03/08/gaming-on-android/?utm_source=jkontherun&utm_medium=navigation http://global.com2us.com/game/slugger Cross-platform multi-player support - play someone on an iPhone

10 Essential Free Games for Android Phones (Technology to Software - June 14)http://technologytosoftware.com/best-android-games-free-download.html

1. Pocket Empires Online

2. Abduction

3. Sketch Online

4. 2 Player Reactor

5. What the Doodle Lite

6. Bonsai Blast

7. Robo Defense

8. Magic Gem (Lite)

9. Line Rider

10. Parallel Kingdom