Found something. It seems like the battery doesn't charge back up only while under heavier load like gaming and that's what causing the drain. I can minimize games and when I hover over the battery icon it literally says 'battery is plugged in but isn't charging'.

Does Game Pigeon Drain Battery

It's all fun and games until your smartphone battery dies.

Whether you're passing time or procrastinating, mobile games offer endless hours of entertainment. But with advanced graphics, special effects and more, games can sharply cut your device's battery life and quietly eat up your data plan.

Game Pigeon Battery Draining

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From Angry Birds to Candy Crush Saga, many of the culprits include games we all love and play regularly — especially when we keep them running in the background. To get the most out of your phone's last charge, it's best to exit out of battery-hogging apps when you're not using them.

Here's a roundup of eight popular games that can take a huge toll on your smartphone's battery.