1. Backstab

Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Gameloft

With a game play mixing action and adventure, BackStab incorporates an open 3D environment for free roaming. Coupled with dynamic combat systems and counter-attacks, missions include side quests and activities such as duels and races.

2. N.O.V.A. 2

Genre: FPS
Developer: Gameloft

Hands down the most impressive fps to be played on any kind of handheld device.The sequel to the benchmark of the sci-fi FPS genre on smartphones. Intergalactic cowboy Kal Wardin is summoned once again to save humanity from an alien threat, this time packing new weapons and abilities.

3. Modern Combat 2

Genre: FPS
Developer: Gameloft

In Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, complete the mission unveiled in the first opus of one of the most acclaimed FPS games, this time on fronts all over the globe. Experience an astounding immersion in a modern war experience and the one of the most complete FPS multiplayer games.

4. Age of Zombies

Genre: Arcade & Action
Developer: Halfbrick Studios

Halfbrick, the creators of Fruit Ninja and Monster Dash, bring you their newest and biggest adventure yet! Lock and load your way through history as a tough-as-nails commando named Barry Steakfries who wants nothing more than to shoot some zombies and make it home in time for a hearty dinner.

5. Hockey Nations 2011

Genre: Sports
Developer: Distinctive Wireless Inc

You hockey fans will NOT be disappointed with this one. The game plays great, the graphics are incredible and it gives you that real immersive gaming feel. Games like this are what the Xperia PLAY is all about.

1. Instant Heart Rate - Pro

Genre: Health & Fitness
Developer: Azumio, Inc.

Instant Heart Rate is the most accurate Heart Rate Monitor app for any smartphone, and it doesn’t need any external hardware. It uses your phone’s built-in camera to track your pulse through your fingertips. Now you have a chance to track your fitness and health using nothing but your phone. Your resting heart rate gives you a view into your heart’s fitness; the fitter you get, the lower your heart rate will be. Click here for more info.

2. Communicate

Genre: Communication
Developer: Andrew Sapperstein and Dan Ferrara

Communicate is a speech translator, allowing you to seamlessly communicate in real tim, even when you don’t speak the language. With one tap, you can speak in one language, and Communicate will translate your words into your chosen language. It supports five languages so far: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. Click here for more info.

3. MOTOR TREND News

Genre: News & Magazines
Developer: The Zumobi Network

Get all the latest automotive news, vehicle reviews, videos, photos, and much more direct from MOTOR TREND to your Android device. Includes coverage of the world’s biggest auto shows, daily auto news updates and road tests of the newest and flashiest cars. Click here for more info.

4. Major League Gaming

Genre: Entertainment
Developer: Mobile Roadie

The official app for MLG. You can view videos and photos, check the FanWall, visit the store, and do loads more on this must-have for anyone who keeps up with the world of MLG. Comes pre-loaded onto all Xperia™ PLAYs in Canada. Click here for more info.

5. aCar

Genre: Finance
Developer: Armond Avanes

An all-in-one application to manage your car: track maintenance, fill-ups, fuel mileage, expenses, and business trips. aCar will make sure that your car stays in tip-top shape so you can always get the most out of it. Click here for more info.

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