By Abner Li
Publication Date: 2026-03-11 23:00:00
Back in September, Google previewed Play Games Sidekick. This experience is now beginning to roll out, with Google sharing a number of Android updates at the Game Developers Conference today.
In supported titles, you’ll see a drag handle that opens a landscape or vertical overlay with shortcuts to Capture Screenshot, Start Screen record, turn on Do Not Disturb, and Stream to YouTube Live. The inaugural feature is a carousel of AI-generated Game Tips “based on your gameplay,” while you’ll also see achievements, quest progress, and rewards.
In the future, you’ll be able to “Start Gemini Live” to share your screen and get in-game help. You can now try Play Games Sidekick in over 90 titles.
Google Play is adding support for Game Trials with a “Try” button on listings. This “risk-free way to jump into the full version of a paid title at no cost” will carry over any progress after purchasing. Game Trials are rolling out soon for…
