Category Archives: iPhone

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 | 14:48 BST

XCOM: Enemy Unknown hits iOS June 20, is expensive

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been dated for an iOS release on June 20. It’ll cost $20 in the States, £13.99 in the UK & 17.99 Euros across Europe, and while that’s a lot of money bear in mind the game is almost a direct port of the console and PC game that launched last year.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 16:45 BST

Bloodmasque: Square’s new iOS RPG gets screens & trailer

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Bloodmasque is the new vampire-hunting RPG from Square-Enix, and it’s heading to iOS devices near you this summer. The game has received a trailer and screens out of E3, as well as a list of gameplay features.

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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 | 03:28 BST

Forgotten Memories also coming to Vita

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According to Bloody Disgusting, Psychoz Interactive has confirmed that Forgotten Memories is coming to Vita when it launches during northern summer. The Unity-based horror title was first announced as an iOS exclusive before the team grabbed a Wii U license. Forgotten Memories has players in the role of Inspector Rose Hawkins, who must confront her own weaknesses as she explores an abandoned asylum on the trail of a missing girl.

Thanks, Lengendaryboss.

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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Sun, Jun 09, 2013 | 23:55 BST

Lucid Games racer revealed as iOS title

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2K Drive is an iOS racer from the group of former Bizarre Creations staffers at Lucid Games – which is great, obviously, but it’s not Project Gotham Racing 5.

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Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 13:19 BST

Deus Ex: The Fall is 6 hours long, has in-app purchases, new trailer & screens inside

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Deus Ex: The Fall is part of a new off-shoot series from the core brand, is 6 hours long and will offer a raft of in-app purchases on iOS devices, a new preview has stated.

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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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Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 01:46 BST

Scurvy Scallywags out now on iOS

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Beep games seems to have dropped a couple of words off the end of Ron Gilbert’s newgame, which launches today, leaving it with the comparatively modest 11 word “Scurvy Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty”.

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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.

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 | 08:34 BST

Plants vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time dated, is free-to-play

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Plants Vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time has been unveiled by Popcap Games. The free-to-play sequel will launch worldwide on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch from July 18.

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Mon, Jun 03, 2013 | 02:38 BST

Tetris creator brings new puzzle game to iOS – Marbly

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Tetris designer Alexey Pajitnov has risen from his bed of laurels to produce a new mobile puzzle game. If his track record is anything to go by, you probably want to get all over this right now.

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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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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 22:33 BST

Warhammer Quest arrives on iOS today

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The first licensed Warhammer title to release on mobile has hit iOS – Rodeo Games’ strategy role playing effort, Warhammer Quest.

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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 14:09 BST

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will support multiplayer, cloud saves on iOS

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown will support cloud saves on iOS which will allow players to switch between iPad and iPhone on the go.

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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 05:55 BST

Badland updated with ten levels

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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.

Wed, May 29, 2013 | 04:03 BST

Curiosity winner won’t reign over Godus forever

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Curiosity winner Bryan Henderson won’t be the deity of Godus forever, with 22 Cans aiming for a span from a few months to a year before somebody else takes over.

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