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Reminder: Android watches don't need sideloading gimmicks for gaming


Most people can't hack GTA or God of War onto their Android watch, so settle for the few Wear OS games available on the Play Store.

Everyone loves a good "Doom on a calculator" headline, so it's no surprise that tech blogs lit up when a Redditor posted footage of playing classic video games on their Galaxy Watch 5 using sideloading. That's why I wanted to post a simple PSA for regular Android smartwatch owners: There are actual Wear OS games you can play on your Galaxy or Pixel Watch that don't require hacking or destroying your battery life. I've already written about how I want to see the return of virtual pets like Tamagotchi on Wear OS; they could be "fed" by your steps or activity minutes to encourage physical fitness, or look perky or exhausted based on your sleep data.

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