Ninja Theory is best known for its console action games, but the studio announced today that it will be trying its hand at a mobile title. The game is called Fightback, and will be published by EA's Chillingo division.
Warhammer is getting a little more representation on the App Store next week. "Warhammer Quest" is set to hit on May 30 for $4.99, based on the 1995 tabletop game that was itself a spin-off from the standard Warhammer.
It's been a long time coming, but the iPad edition of turn-based tactics 'em up Frozen Synapse is finally upon us. It boasts cross-platform play which not only lets you fight people on other platforms, but lets you play your turns across other devices too.
Batgirl was leaked as the second downloadable content for Injustice: Gods Among Us last week, and NetherRealm has copped to the addition. Admitting "the bat's out of the bag," it provided a picture of the Injustice iteration of the character, complete with some pretty vicious looking weaponry.
Star Command, a mobile Kickstarter success from way back in 2011, is preparing to launch. Developer Warballoon announced the game is due this Thursday, May 2, after which it will set a course for Android and finally PC.
Namco Bandai has released its cult rhythm game Idolm@ster on iOS, giving North American gamers a chance to see why the series has been so popular in Japan. Three games, originally released on PSP in Japan last year, can be found on the App Store, but be prepared to pay much more than the usual iOS release.
Injustice: Gods Among Us is pretty great. But, the Wii U version is missing a feature found in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 counterparts. Namely, the iOS game is meant to unlock content in the main game, but that feature is curiously missing in the Wii U version.
For years, game developers have struggled to make a decent movie tie-in. The conflicting schedules and demands of Hollywood seem to often doom most such projects, so with the rise of mobile games it only makes sense that movies are turning their attention there. That's why, instead of a slapdash Iron Man 3 console game, we're getting a free-to-play endless runner from Gameloft.
The iPhone Game of the Year Rayman Jungle Run is getting a free update with a host of new stages and challenges, Ubisoft announced today. The update is available now, and adds 20 new stages in all.
The Tekken card game announced in January is now available, marking the series' first move into the free-to-play market. Tekken Card Tournament, a CCG based on the popular fighting franchise, is now available. While initially only announced for iOS, with other platforms a possibility, it has launched on PC and Android as well.
Hitman: Absolution has gotten its own free companion app, Square Enix announced today. The "Hitman: ICA" app lets you buy and upgrade weapons, queue up Contracts, and get in-game hints.
Electronic Arts has decided to mark the holiday weekend with a sale on its iOS and Android apps, so you can complement your chocolate bunnies and hard-boiled eggs with some games. More than 55 games have been discounted, including some that normally go for $9.99 going for 99 cents.
Ms Splosion Man has sploded her way onto iOS today, and a PC version is set to follow next week. The iOS version is available on the iOS and iPad for $2.99, and comes with a few new additions from the Xbox Live Arcade version.
If the game and tie-in comic series weren't evidence enough, Warner Bros and NetherRealm have larger plans for Injustice: Gods Among Us. This week at the Game Developers Conference, a version of the game was shown running on iOS devices.
Halfbrick Studios, the developer behind Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has announced its next iOS title, Fish Out of Water. The game centers on a cast of fish that you fling out into the waves, making them skip along the water for maximum distance to rack up a high score.
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