Category Archives: Android

Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 05:14 BST

Portable gaming market will top $12 billion in 2013 -report

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Portable console, mobile and tablet gaming is worth big, big money, according to a new report.

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Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 15:42 BST

Fightback trailer shows Ninja Theory’s mobile brawler in action

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Fightback developer Ninja Theory has released a teaser trailer for its mobile beat-em-up. The clip has a cheesy ’80s action flick vibe, along with some juggle-tastic combat footage. There’s also some gunplay in there too. Check it out here.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 10:08 BST

E3 organisers called police to shut down OUYA’s booth

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E3 2013 owner and organiser The Entertainment Software Association called local LA police to shut down OUYA’s booth at the show following a disagreement.

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 15:46 BST

MadCatz debuting its Android mini-console Project M.O.J.O. at E3

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MadCatz will debut an Android micro-console at E3 called Project M.O.J.O.

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 05:46 BST

HomeTown Story E3 trailer shows typical Wada whimsy

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Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada’s new game, HomeTown Story, is so sweet I went into a short food coma halfway through this E3 trailer.

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 03:10 BST

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath headed to mobiles

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Oddworld classic Stranger’s Wrath will soon be available on even more devices, including conveniently in your pocket.

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Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 10:07 BST

Chronoblade confirmed for OUYA, browsers & smartphones, new trailers inside

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Chronoblade is the first game by NWay, a new studio formed by GTA creator Dave Jones, and former RealTime Worlds boss Tony Harman. It’s heading to OUYA, iOS, Android and browsers and a beta is on the way.

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Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 04:39 BST

Man of Steel mobile game inbound from Warner Bros.

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Due on June 14, Man of Steel is an Android and iOS game promoting the upcoming movie from mobile experts Phosphor Games, the developer of Horn.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 23:04 BST

Towdie makes a bid to return via Kickstarter

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Several former members of Ultrasoft have banded together as Cyberdreams, with the intent to resurrect cult favourite adventure Towdie.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 21:41 BST

Super Crate Box headed to Ouya, Luftrausers nearly done

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Vlambeer has confirmed its popular platformer Super Crate Box is headed to Android-based micro-console, Ouya.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 02:36 BST

Mobile, freemium segment most popular in the US – report

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There are more consumers in the “free and mobile gamer” category than any other gaming segment in the US, according to the NPD Group.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 01:03 BST

You Don’t Know Jack developer now known as Jackbox Games

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Jellyvision Games is no more; the You Don’t Know Jack developer has rechristened itself Jackbox Games. The mid-sized indie company said the change is the final move in its evolution from an old school PC and console developer to a publisher on Roku, Ouya, social and mobile platforms. Last year’s Facebook version of You Don’t Know Jack was the company’s first social effort, won Spike TV’s social game of the year, and drew 3.5 million installs across social and mobile. It has other irons in the fire including new IP Lie Swatter and licensed titles.

Wed, Jun 05, 2013 | 21:12 BST

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes 1 & 2, Sonic CD to release on Ouya

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SEGA will release Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes 1 and 2 and Sonic CD on Ouya. According to GI International, all three will run you $6.99 to purchase, which is a bit higher than Sonic 4 on Google Play for $3.99 and $1.99 on the App Store, and Sonic CD costing $2.99 on both. Ouya launches June 25.

Wed, Jun 05, 2013 | 00:29 BST

Wikipad hits US retail next week

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Ahead of a global launch this season, the Android-based gaming tablet Wikipad will be available in US stores next week.

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Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 22:42 BST

Triple-A focus could kill the industry, warns former DICE producer turned mobile dev

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Former DICE producer Patrick Liu has said a perception that triple-A is the “coolest” development scene could kill the games industry.

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Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 15:10 BST

Final Fantasy 4 now available for Android through Google Play Store

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Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 4 is now available for Android on the Google Play Store, and it’s based on the full 3D remake from 2008. The game is compatible with Android 2.3 and after and will run y ou £10.99/€14.49. Shots are below.

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Mon, Jun 03, 2013 | 15:50 BST

Arma Tactics THD out now on Android devices

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Arma Tactics THD has launched on Android devices. The turn-based strategy game was also shown running on Nvidia’s Project Shield handheld recently.

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Mon, Jun 03, 2013 | 15:45 BST

Final Fantasy IV remake out for Android

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Square-Enix has today released the latest 3D remake port of Final Fantasy IV for Android.

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Sat, Jun 01, 2013 | 14:52 BST

GamePop Android console out this year, will run you $129

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Blustacks has an Android console coming to retail by the end of the year, and it’s called GamePop.

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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 23:26 BST

Ninja Warrior mobile game launched thanks to Marvelous USA

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Marvelous has launched an Android and iOS title based on popular TV show Ninja Warrior.

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