Category Archives: App Store

Thu, Mar 07, 2013 | 09:34 GMT

Sonic Dash released on iOS, gameplay footage inside

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Sonic Dash has launched on iOS today. It’s an endless runner game like Temple Run, developed by Sonic Jump creators Hardlight Studios. Naturally, it has microtransactions.

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Tue, Mar 05, 2013 | 09:56 GMT

Space Hulk: first screens of turn-based combat inside

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Space Hulk is getting another video game adaptation courtesy of developer Full Control. The studio has just revealed debut images of its PC, Mac and mobile turn-based strategy game, which smell positively of XCOM.

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Tue, Mar 05, 2013 | 09:08 GMT

Sonic Dash: endless runner officially confirmed for iOS devices

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Sonic Dash has been announced by Sega for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It crosses the blue bugger’s running antics with Temple Run. It’s a natural fit it seems.

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Mon, Mar 04, 2013 | 03:26 GMT

Why iPad is worth buying as a games machine

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Is iPad just for light gamers and kids? Patrick Garratt reckons it’s for everyone, and if you haven’t already you should be seriously considering blasting off to planet iOS.

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Fri, Mar 01, 2013 | 11:26 GMT

Sonic Dash announced for mobile platforms

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Sonic Dash has been announced for mobile platforms by Sega. It’s rumoured to be their take on the Temple Run franchise, just like the rather brilliant Sonic Jump was a take on Doodle Jump.

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Thu, Feb 28, 2013 | 11:55 GMT

Real Racing 3 reviews begin, get the scores here

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Real Racing 3 is the realistic free-to-play racing sim from EA and Firemonkeys. It just hit iOS today, however, the constant micro-payment harassment has left some reviewers cold. Others don’t seem to mind at all. You be the judge below.

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Wed, Feb 27, 2013 | 11:10 GMT

Pokémon: Pokédex for iOS app discounted from today

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Pokédex for iOS has been discounted by The Pokémon Company. The promotion will run from today until March 12th, and also includes regional DLC.

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Tue, Feb 26, 2013 | 23:41 GMT

Apple to settle in-app purchase lawsuit

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Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit dating back to 2011 over minors accessing in-app purchases unbeknownst to their parents. According to a report on Engadget, Apple could pay out $5 vouchers to 23 million customers, and where the amount claimed is $30 or more, must offer cash refunds. The full settlement can be viewed on Scribd.

Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 06:42 BST

Runner 2 releases today on Wii U & Steam, PS3 & Xbox 360 later

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Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien has been dated for multiple platforms by developer Gaijin Games.

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Sat, Feb 23, 2013 | 14:45 GMT

Star Wars Pinball – Boba Fett trailer features a Han Solo spinner, the deadly Sarlacc

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Zen Studios has released a new video for Star Wars Pinball, and it features the Boba Fett table. This particular table will contain several “major moments” in the bounty hunter’s career as such as jobs given by the Galactic Empire and the Hutts. The table contains a spinner featuring Han Solo in Carbonite and the Great Pit of Carkoon featuring the tentacled Sarlacc. Star Wars Pinball is releasing next week on the following platforms: App Store, Google Play, XBL, and PSN with Cross-Buy.

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Thu, Feb 21, 2013 | 21:42 GMT

Civilization Revolution for iOS adds multiplayer for a price, goes on sale

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We’ve got a big update for the mobile version of Civilization Revolution this week, but it comes at a cost.
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Thu, Feb 21, 2013 | 12:49 GMT

Real Racing 3 pre-launch trailer shows off stunning mobile visuals

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Real Racing 3 is hitting mobile platforms next week, and publisher EA has just released the game’s teaser trailer. It shows off superb car models and quite superb HD visuals. And they say mobile games can’t look good…

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Thu, Feb 21, 2013 | 11:53 GMT

PS4: Sony to release ‘Smart Glass’-style app for Android & iOS

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PS4 got a glittering reveal last night in New York, with plenty of talk about connectivity, and making Sony’s format accessible across all devices. As it happens, Sony will launch ‘PlayStation App’ on iOS and Android, that will let gamer user their mobile device as a second PS4 screen.

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Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 11:25 GMT

Draw Something passes 100 million downloads

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Draw Something owner Zynga has revealed that the doodling mobile app has been downloaded over a 100 million times since it launched.

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Tue, Feb 19, 2013 | 12:31 GMT

Peter Molyneux to give F2P Summit keynote and show Godus live

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Peter Molyneux will give the opening keynote at this year’s F2P Summit in London. The discussion is entitled ‘Learnings from Curiosity to Godus’, and will see Molyneux reflect on his experience at new studio 22 Cans, from the buggy launch of Curiosity, through his Godus Kickstarter campaign.

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Mon, Feb 18, 2013 | 15:04 GMT

Kwalee renames puzzler Pussy Flip

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Kwalee, the independent mobile gaming studio headed up by Codemasters co-founder David Darling, has decided to change the name of its facepalm-inducing puzzler Pussy Flip.

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Mon, Feb 18, 2013 | 12:41 GMT

DanceDanceRevolution: Dance Wars on iOS now, watch the trailer here

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Ready to grind your fingers down to bloody nubs? DanceDanceRevolution: Dance Wars released on February 14th on iOS. We missed the initial release, but Konami has now published a launch trailer and screens for the screen-tapping lark.

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Tue, Feb 12, 2013 | 08:21 GMT

Real Racing 3 going free-to-play, microtransactions included

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Real Racing 3 developer FireMonkeys has decided to take the next instalment of its critically-acclaimed racing series free-to-play under publisher EA. That – of course – means microtransactions will be involved, and it’s got fans upset.

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Thu, Feb 07, 2013 | 13:17 GMT

Borderlands Legends update trailer drops, new features revealed

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Borderlands Legends is getting a new iOS update, and Gearbox Software has just dropped a wub-wub bomb all over the internet. By that I mean a trailer and details, obviously.

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Tue, Feb 05, 2013 | 21:21 GMT

Steam is now available for iPad through the App Store

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Steam is now available for iPad. Previously only available for iPhione through the App Store, you can now add it to your Apple-branded tablet. You go on with your badass large screen, there iPad. Thanks
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