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Brian Penny

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is not a gamer. At least that’s what he told his parents after secretly dropping out of AZ State to play Smash Bros & Goldeneye. After two years of battling a crippling World of Warcraft addiction, he walked away from a successful career as an analyst in the mortgage industry to blow the whistle on corruption. When he’s not tea bagging fellow gamers, Brian kills time writing for The Huffington Post, Mainstreet, Lifehack, and more. He documents his experiences working with Anonymous, fighting the banks, and practicing meditation and yoga on his blog.

The Most Hardcore Free Android Games of All Time

It’s happening slowly, but free Android games are slowly working out their glitches, as developers abandon terrible gameplay gimmicks like timers and gem and energy purchases for better crafted experiences. … Read more

Top 10 Most Hardcore Android MOBAs of All Time

The *ahem* arena of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games is getting stronger as time goes on, much like the games’ heroes. What started as mods of Blizzard’s popular … Read more

The Top Ten Free Android Games

The term “free game” on Android used to have a very negative connotation. You just knew you were going to end up wasting time with some glitchy, ad-filled garbage with … Read more

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Pokemon Go Review

For years, all the gaming world wanted was to play Nintendo games on a computer or mobile device. Thanks to Niantic, we finally got that opportunity this week with the … Read more

The Most Hardcore Android Gifts for the Hardcore Droid Fanatic on Your List

The Android platform encompasses a variety of devices that are used by a variety of different people. Not all Android fans share the same interests, so we put together a … Read more

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Hardcore Droid Gets Hands on Time with Lenovo’s New Yoga Book

Lenovo’s Yoga 2-in-1 line is one of the most cutting-edge mobile electronics on the consumer market, and with the new Yoga Book, they’re bringing this innovation to Android. They sent … Read more

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Review of Aerix VIDIUS HD Drone

In October 2016 I received a small toy that opened my eyes to a whole new world. It’s the Aerix VIDIUS HD drone, which is an upgrade of the world’s … Read more

Control Your Android Device with Your Voice, Gestures, and Smile

The mobile and wearable markets are introducing general society to technology on unprecedented levels. Smartwatches, virtual reality headsets, augmented reality displays, and bluetooth-connected wireless everything opens the Android platform up … Read more

10 Most Hardcore Android-Powered VR Headsets

There are literally thousands of Android virtual reality solutions on the market today. If you’re curious about what to get, here’s the best of the best for 2016’s holiday season. … Read more

10 Most Hardcore Android Smartphones of 2016

This was a great year for Android smartphones. We saw a lot of great releases, and the VR, AR, and drone industries really helped bolster the availability of Android gaming … Read more

Auravisor Fails to Bring Android VR to the Masses

After nearly six months of delays, Auravisor finally shipped at the end of September, just barely beating Sony’s PSVR to the market. I met Auravisor’s creator James Talbot at CES … Read more

10 Most Hardcore Android Gaming Accessories of 2016

Android gaming is only as good as the gear you have. Unlike console gaming, the speed of your device can give you an edge. Thanks to Android’s durable platform, we … Read more

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Top 10 Most Hardcore Appearances of Hardcore Droid

I write for a variety of media outlets and attend events throughout the year. As a freelancer, I represent whichever of my clients is biggest, but I also will sell … Read more

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Elite Killer: SWAT Review

What separates Android from other video game platforms is the open nature of the Play Store, which enables a wide range of gaming experiences. Whether you’re a console gamer, member … Read more

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Resetting and Reflecting @ Hardcore Droid

February 7, 2016 (HARDCOREDROID) – It’s been a long time since I wrote a diary, and I call it that rather than a journal, because I’ve always hated the term … Read more

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Tale Seeker: Puzzle RPG Review

Are you a fan of casual freemium garbage like Candy Crush and Bejeweled Blitz but tired of the depth? Thankfully Sway Mobile, Inc. has a solution for you with Tale … Read more

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What the Hell Review

Having been a hardcore gamer for nearly three decades and reviewed Android games for the last three years, I’m used to seeing clones upon clones of the same games over … Read more

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Bleach Brave Souls Review

Hardcore Droid has a long history with freemium gaming. When I joined Al at Hardcore Droid a few years back, they were tossing the idea back and forth about the … Read more

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10 Most Hardcore Gaming-Capable Android Tech at CES 2016

I had a chance to visit International CES in Las Vegas this month to check out all the latest tech for the new year. After scouring footage of hands-on demos … Read more

10 Most Hardcore Android Smart TV Devices at CES 2016

Android devices made a huge improvement over the last few years, and this year’s CES proved the OS is poised to take on everyone from Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft to the PC master … Read more

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