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Top 5 Best Android Games You Need to Play This Week

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When it comes to the Google Play Store, it can be challenging to find the best Android games. That’s why this week, we’re giving you a roundup of our favorite Android games right now. You’ll find everything from racing games and bubble shooter games, to cooking games.

Here’s a list of the top 5 best Android games you need to play this week:

Cooking Dash 2016

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Glu Mobile, a leading publisher of mobile games, announced that Cooking Dash 2016 is available on the App Store and Google Play. Players help out a hard working waitress, Flo, who enjoys cooking special recipes for hungry patrons, while being the star of her own cooking show. Players will prepare, cook, assemble, and serve delicious menu items in different restaurants.

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Inside Out Thought Bubbles

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Disney has released a new bubble shooter, Inside Out Thought Bubbles, which is based on the latest Disney/Pixar film, Inside Out. Players join Riley, a young girl, who is guided by her emotions — joy, fear, anger, disgust, and sadness. Match and sort memory bubbles, as you travel through different locations like Family Island, Dream Productions, Imagination Land, and more. Shoot memory bubbles and unleash power-ups similar to each emotion. Help Riley overcome challenging obstacles and jump ahead in this fun bubble shooter.

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King of Thieves

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King of Thieves is an action game developed by ZeptoLab, the makers of the award-winning Cut The Rope. In King of Thieves, player’s dodge traps and get to steal gold from other players. Players design their own dungeons and watch other thieves get caught in their traps. You’ll compete with millions of players from around the world to make your mark on the leaderboards.

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Fast & Furious: Legacy

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Earlier this year, Kabam announced the worldwide release of Fast & Furious: Legacy on both iOS and Android devices. Fast & Furious: Legacy is inspired by all seven films in the Fast & Furious franchise. In Fast & Furious: Legacy, players join Tej, Roman, Letty, and others to race across all 7 Fast & Furious movies. Players battle against rival teams and race around the globe from Rio to Tokyo and back to LA. Players can also race head-to-head with friends in real-time.

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AlphaBetty Saga

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King, the creators of the Candy Crush Saga and Farm Heroes Saga, have released its first word game, AlphaBetty Saga. Players join Professor Alpha, Betty and Barney, as they embark on an epic quest to collect new words. Explore exotic lands and make your way through 100 levels of fun. Players can collect new characters along the way, but make sure you watch out for those mousetraps and vines!

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That’s it for this now, but check back for more great games each week!

Karen Tumbokon
Karen is a technology, music and entertainment writer. Originally from New Jersey, Karen began her writing career in music…
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