by Steve Watts, May 06, 2013 2:30pm PDT
by Steve Watts, May 02, 2013 3:30pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Apr 29, 2013 5:30pm PDT
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.
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by Steve Watts, Apr 22, 2013 1:21pm PDT
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.
Read more: Three games, $55 each »
by Steve Watts, Apr 18, 2013 11:30pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Apr 18, 2013 12:30pm PDT
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.
Watch: The many suits of Iron Man »
by Steve Watts, Apr 11, 2013 3:30pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Apr 05, 2013 9:00am PDT
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.
Read more: Physical booster packs coming this summer »
by Steve Watts, Apr 04, 2013 3:00pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Mar 29, 2013 6:15pm PDT
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.
Read more: Dead Space, Need for Speed on sale »
by Steve Watts, Mar 28, 2013 6:20pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Mar 27, 2013 9:10pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Mar 27, 2013 8:30am PDT
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.
Watch: Fish-skipping animal cruelty »
by Steve Watts, Mar 23, 2013 2:30pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Mar 20, 2013 6:00pm PDT
Mobile developer NimbleBit has announced its next game, an action RPG called Nimble Quest. The game is coming to iOS and the Mac App Store on March 28, and an Android version will follow some time in April.
You steer a line of heroes with various powers to cut through enemies, increase your skills, and grow your party size. It looks a bit like the classic game Snake mixed with a rogue-like. The announcement also mentions the ability to join a Guild and compete with other players in specially timed Guild Quests.
Watch: Cutting through enemies with a line of heroes »
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