December 20, 2011
Blockwick is simple — that said, classing Blockwick as a simplistic title is dangerous. With a focus on ingenious yet logical puzzles with an unhealthy dose of addiction, it’s anything but simplistic. Deeply grounded in logic and progressive thinking, Blockwick keeps you engaged through every puzzle.
As is traditional with the ... more
December 19, 2011
November 28, 2011
Highs of ten degrees today, showery rain forecast – the United Kingdom is hardly known for its tropical paradise credentials. The country’s definition of summer is a soggy barbeque on a damp beach, wrapped up in woolly jumpers and protected by a windbreaker. The sun is certainly an elusive ... more
November 22, 2011
The last Kariosoft game we looked at was Grand Prix Story, a delightful motor racing simulator built on the success of the breakout Game Dev Story. Oh! Edo Towns is another ‘stick-to-the-formula’ title from the same Japanese developers keen to simulate every single activity known to man. We’ve ... more
November 10, 2011
Yes! Junk Jack is out. We first spied the Minecraft-esque 2D title back in July and it’s been one of our most eagerly awaited titles on iOS since. Thankfully, after spending a couple of hours with it, it’s managed to deliver on everything it promised.
Drawing more inspiration from PC ... more
October 28, 2011
Right, night vision goggles at the ready, because Jurassic Park, the latest adventure game from Telltale Games, has been given a release date. Do you really need to be told what Jurassic Park is? Whether you’re familiar with the Michael Crichton novel or the spectacular Spielberg screen adaptation, ... more
October 27, 2011
Imagination is your limit with Scribblenauts Remix. Scribblenauts Remix is the latest iOS reboot to grace the App Store. Previously a DS create-em-up, this re-release of iOS adds new challenges, iCloud device syncing and social functionality. For those unfamiliar with the franchise, you’re tasked with working your way through ... more
Oh boy, do we want this. It’s no secret we love Game Dev Story and Grand Prix Story. Kariosoft, the studio behind those cutesy addiction-fests has released a new town simulator in Japan. It’s called Zaibatsu Towns and annoying it’s region locked with no indication as to ... more
October 24, 2011
It’s no secret that we love never-ending flier Jetpack Joyride, and it seems we’re not alone. Thankfully this level of popularity means developers continue to support their games long after release. Halfbrick is no stranger to prolonged generosity and has rewarded its loyal fans with another free ... more
October 21, 2011
Vroom. That’s the sound of a car. A massively reduced car that you should download as soon as possible. Real Racing 2, one of the most gorgeous games on iOS, is now 40% off. The price drop means the game’s now a more reasonable £1.99 /$2.99, although its ... more
October 18, 2011
Several months ago we reported that Gameloft’s tiptoeing the fine line of copyright infringement with iOS clone Modern Combat 3. Even a blind man could notice the similarity with Activision’s massively popular shooting franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
Anyway, those looking forward to the iOS FPS can ... more
October 17, 2011
God help us all. PopCap, the king of addictive timewasters, including Plants vs. Zombies, Bejewelled and Peggle, has revealed its latest new franchise, Popcorn Dragon. Yes, Popcorn Dragon — you read that correctly.
Planned for iOS, you control a cutesy flying dragon whose job it is to roast popcorn ... more