Category Archives: Mobile
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 19:37 BST
Capcom FY14 forecast notes slower growth in mobile
Capcom has released an English translation of quarterly financial results, noting the mobile market has stalled for the developer, and that it plans to concentrate on business areas with “sustained growth” for FY14.
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Posted in: Capcom, Financials, Mobile
Tags: capcom fy14 forecast, mobile games growth
Tue, May 21, 2013 | 11:59 BST
Unity mobile development tools free to indies & small studios
Unity Technologies is giving away its basic mobile development tools to independent and small studios, as part of its drive to democratise the development process.
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Posted in: Android, Apple, Mobile, Windows Phone 8, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes
Tags: David Helgason, unity, unity technologies
Tue, May 21, 2013 | 11:51 BST
Eve Online team “dabbling in mobile”, considering companion apps
Eve Online developer CCP Games has confirmed it is toying with the idea of mobile companion apps for its persistent MMO universe. However, it needs to be sure of how it will all work before proceeding.
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Posted in: MMO, Mobile, PC
Tags: CCP Games, dust 514, eve online, John Lander, World of Darkness
Mon, May 20, 2013 | 16:25 BST
Google Play: in-app purchases up 700%, report suggests
Google Play apps have seen a 700% increase of internal purchases year-on-year, suggesting free-to-play is very much a hot ticket on the marketplace.
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Posted in: Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, Mobile, PC, Tablets
Tags: Android, Bob Meese, chrome, Google Play, Ibrahim Elbouchikhi
Mon, May 20, 2013 | 10:50 BST
DJ Hero dev hiring IPTV producer for new multi-platform games
DJ Hero developer Freestyle Games is currently hiring for an IPTV producer to help the studio create projects for multiple formats, which may include browser and mobile.
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Posted in: Browser-Based, Mobile
Tags: freestyle games, IPTV
Fri, May 17, 2013 | 06:32 BST
Angry Birds Seasons Abra-Ca-Bacon update adds portals
Rovio’s latest free addition to Angry Birds Seasons looks like a lot of fun for fans of long-fall boots, if you know what I mean.
Fri, May 17, 2013 | 06:04 BST
Sonic the Hedgehog out now on Android
The original Sonic the Hedgehog is now available on Google Play for Android devices, priced at $3. This isn’t just a quick and dirty port, either, but a Retro-Engine remake from fan turned pro Christian “The Taxman” Whitehead. It boasts widescreen support at 60FPS, a remastered soundtrack, leaderboards, achievements, Time Attack mode, and playable Knuckles and Tails. The iOS version has been updated to add in these extra features, too.
Thanks, Destructoid.
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Posted in: Android, Mobile, Platformer, Sega, Tablets
Tags: sonic the hedgehog
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 05:26 BST
World War Z tie-in headed to mobile
Horn and The Dark Meadow developer Phosphor Games will bring its impressive mobile experience to bear on an adaptation of World War Z.
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Posted in: Android, Mobile, Shooter, iPad, iPhone
Tags: phosphor games, World War Z
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 00:42 BST
Google Play officially launches game services for Android and iOS
Google has come clean about the new game services package added to the Google Play app store suite earlier this week.
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Posted in: Android, Mobile, iOS
Tags: Google Play
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 10:49 BST
GREE financials: net profit down 65% to ¥4.7 billion, new strategy moving forward
GREE – one of Japan’s leading social and mobile developers – has released its third-quarter financial results. For the quarter ended March 31, the company’s profit has slumped, prompting a change in strategy moving forward.
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Posted in: Mobile, Social
Tags: Gree, GREE Financials
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 23:18 BST
Rovio launches new third-party mobile publishing label
Rovio Stars is a new publishing initiative from the makers of Angry Birds to highlight mobile development talent. The first game from the program is Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage – check out a trailer through the break.
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Posted in: Android, Mobile, Rovio, iPad, iPhone
Tags: 5 Ants, Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage, Nitrome, Rovio Stars, Tiny Thief
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 21:17 BST
EA confirms Frostbite Engine for mobile, announces Frostbite Go initiative
EA has launched a website all about the Frostbite engine, and with it comes further confirmation that the Frostbite engine will be used to create mobile titles.
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Posted in: Development, EA, Mobile
Tags: dice, Frostbite 3, Frostbite Engine
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 10:49 BST
Gameloft and Fox announce Epic movie tie-in for mobile, tablets
Gameloft and Fox Digital Entertainment have announced a game tie-in to Ice Age creator Blue Sky Studio’s upcoming animated film Epic. It’s heading to mobile and tablets soon.
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Posted in: Gameloft, Mobile, Movies, Tablets
Tags: Blue Sky Studios, epic, Fox Digital Entertainment
Mon, May 13, 2013 | 00:45 BST
Google Play Games supports cloud saves, achievements – report
Information picked out of an update to Android firmware Google Play Services gives some idea of how the tech giant plans to make its entry into gaming.
Sun, May 12, 2013 | 23:54 BST
Gree lay-offs strike San Francisco office, 30 jobs reportedly lost
Social and mobile publisher Gree has confirmed a series of lay-offs, with reports suggesting as many as 30 staff were made redundant.
Fri, May 10, 2013 | 09:09 BST
Bilson has “several transmedia ideas” spanning various genres
Former THQ EVP of core games Danny Bilson has said he has several transmedia game ideas in the works spanning the sci-fi, horror and fantasy genres.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Development, Mobile, Movies
Tags: danny bilson, Transmedia
Thu, May 09, 2013 | 03:01 BST
Bad Piggies Rise & Swine update adds 15 levels
Rovio has released a free update for Angry Brids spin-off Bad Piggies, with 15 new levels. The update also adds suction cup tyres, boxing gloves, and a new feature called Everplay, which allows you to record and share your best (or worst) solutions. Get a taster through the break.
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Posted in: Mobile, Rovio, iPad, iPhone
Tags: bad piggies, title update
Tue, May 07, 2013 | 16:11 BST
Rovio introduces Rovio Account, allows users to continue game progress across devices
Rovio has announced Rovio Account, which allows users store your game progress and continue playing games on another device. This will allow you to continue playing on your tablet once you get home from the office and have put your mobile away. It also works for homes with multiple users on one device. So far, the new feature is available in The Croods game globally, and in the classic Angry Birds game on iOS in Finland and Poland. Rovio Account will gradually be introduced into more areas in the future along with new features.
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Posted in: Casual, Mobile, Tablets, iOS
Tags: Angry Birds, rovio, rovio account, The Croods
Tue, May 07, 2013 | 05:46 BST
Flashback creator’s Darkstone headed to mobile
Darkstone, a classic RPG from the creator of Flashback, is ready for a new lease on life thanks to an upcoming mobile port.
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Posted in: Android, Mobile, RPG, iPad, iPhone
Tags: Anuman Interactive, Artefacts Studios, Darkstone, Paul Cuisset, Vector Cell
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 18:01 BST
App Store closes in on 50 billion downloads, top games on service listed
As the App Store heads towards the magical 50 billion download figure, Apple has released a list of the top 50 apps of all time – both paid and free.
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Posted in: App Store, Apple, Casual, Mobile, iOS
Tags: Angry Birds, App Store 50 billion downloads
Xbox One hard drives cannot be replaced by users, Microsoft confirms