Category Archives: Mobile
Thu, May 30, 2013 | 16:20 BST
Godus mobile publisher DeNA has “no creative control, no influence on the PC version,” says Molyneux
Peter Molyneux has said Godus mobile publisher DeNA will have no creative control over the game, and have no influence on the PC version of the game which was backed by crowd funding on Kickstarter.
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Posted in: Mobile, PC, Simulation
Tags: 22Cans, godus, peter molyneux
Thu, May 30, 2013 | 05:55 BST
Badland updated with ten levels
Developer Frogmind has updated its gorgeous mobile effort Badland with ten new levels. The free set of challenges is called “Dawn” and a further update called “Noon” is expected in late June or early July. Badland is available on the App Store at $4 or regional equivalent. It has attracted 150,000 players to date.
Thanks, Joystiq.
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Posted in: Mobile, Puzzler, iPad, iPhone, indie
Tags: badland, frogmind games, patch, title update
Thu, May 30, 2013 | 05:56 BST
Rayman Jungle Run now available on Windows Phone
Regardless of your phone format of choice, there’s no excuse not to have Ubisoft’s much-praised Rayman Jungle Run installed; it’s even made its way to Windows Phone 8. Grab it for just $3. The popular runner was recently updated with 20 new levels, including boss battles – for free.
Thanks, Joystiq.
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Posted in: Mobile, Platformer, Ubisoft, Windows Phone 8
Tags: Rayman Jungle Run
Wed, May 29, 2013 | 21:47 BST
Flower heading to Vita according IndieCade E3 line-up
Flower will be released on Vita, according to an E3 line-up listed for IndieCade.
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Posted in: Development, E3 2013, Mobile, PC, Vita
Tags: flower, indiecade, thatgamecompany
Wed, May 29, 2013 | 16:01 BST
Level-5 announces three new RPGs for mobile in Japan
Level-5 announced three mobile RPG games in this week’s edition of Famitsu, and each will be released this year in Japan.
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Posted in: Android, Mobile, RPG, iOS
Tags: Chikyu Kaimetsu teki B-kyu Kanojo, level-5, Majin Station, wonder flick
Tue, May 28, 2013 | 16:25 BST
Rezzed – Leftfield Collection line-up announced
The Leftfield Collection which will be featured at Rezzed this year has been announced. Games included in the collection last years included Guacamelee, Thomas Was Alone and more. Announced sessions for the event include Project Eternity, Dreamfall Chapters, Vlambeer and Dennaton, and more will be announced soon. Full list below courtesy of >Eurogamer.
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Posted in: Mobile, PC, Tablets, indie
Tags: Leftfield Collection, Rezzed, Rezzed 2013
Mon, May 27, 2013 | 01:26 BST
Sega x Aiming trailers show off two new titles
Sega has released trailers for two new mobile, multiplayer action RPGs developed as part of its deal with Aiming – Record of Phantom Tower Griffon and Towa no Tsurugi.
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Posted in: Android, Mobile, RPG, Sega, iPhone
Tags: Aiming, Phantom Tower Griffon, Sega x Aiming, Towa no Tsurugi
Sun, May 26, 2013 | 23:19 BST
Curiosity winner only began playing an hour before the big reveal
Bryan Henderson, the Scottish lad who will be the deity in Godus, only joined communal efforts to crack Curiosity in the final hour of its lifetime.
Mon, May 27, 2013 | 23:16 BST
Curiosity complete, winner to be the god in Godus
Peter Molyneux’s Curiosity has been completed, with the winner confirmed as Bryan Henderson from Edinburgh.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:43 BST
DeNA bringing G.I. JOE: Battleground and D&D: Arena of War heading to mobile
DeNA has announced partnerships with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to create free-to-play mobile games G.I. JOE: Battleground and Dungeons & Dragons: Arena of War.
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Posted in: Action, Android, Fighter, Free-to-Play, Mobile, iOS, iPad, iPhone
Tags: D&D: Arena of War, Dungeons & Dragons: Arena of War, G.I. JOE: Battleground
Mon, May 27, 2013 | 03:08 BST
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: flying strategy to new heights
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol developer Firaxis has taken an accessible yet challenging approach to flight combat. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with lead producer Lena Brenk to discuss its development.
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Posted in: Mobile, Strategy, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iTunes
Tags: Ace Patrol, firaxis, Lina Brenk, XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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
Killzone: Mercenary gets 17-minute E3 video, gameplay and discussion inside