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Sat 15Posted by Michael McConnell on . No responses
WWDC had some pretty positive news for gamers. Both OS X and iOS are going to be getting built in API’s for game controllers. We saw a unique use of Bluetooth to create a mash up of toys and video games. It's been a really, really interesting week on the iOS gaming front with iOS 7 APIs. Anywho, we have another round up of games for you. First we have Zynga’s entry into the endless runner genre. Next is a browser game that evokes post punk and artiness to create something unique. Then we have a free to play RPG ... more -
Thu 13Posted by Kaylie Moise on . No responses
Just a week ago, Warner Bros. released a trailer teasing the new movie tie-in game for Man of Steel. Now the game has officially landed in the App Store, so you can get your first taste of the upcoming movie. In the game, you'll slip on Superman's cape and fight an army led by General Zod to stop the invasions. Much like Infinity Blade, swiping the screen will translate into powerful punches. The events of the game are supposed to mirror the events of the upcoming film. There's also a survival mode where you fight your way through endless amounts ... more -
Wed 12Posted by Andrew Kunesh on . No responses
Rovio has just published a new promotional webpage for Angry Birds Go!, an upcoming game in the Angry Birds line. Upon loading the promotional page, you're greeted with what looks to be an Angry Bird racing through a wooded course. After that, you're brought to a page that shows the Angry Birds Go logo and string of text that reads "Something new is coming." The official Angry Birds Twitter account tweeted a similar graphic earlier today. Judging by the short video, we're guessing that Angry Birds Go will be some sort of first-person racing game. This is due to ... more -
Wed 12Posted by Kaylie Moise on . No responses
It was only a week ago that Gameloft released a teaser trailer for the upcoming Modern Combat 5 for iOS, but the mobile gaming company is already coming out with another game. Gameloft recently confirmed that the the high-speed racing game Asphalt 8: Airborne is on the way. Gameloft has released a teaser trailer in a blog post that shows a little of what you can expect to see in the game. Some other details are also revealed, including the game's low $0.99 price tag and that it will be released this summer. Asphalt 8 also features eight new tracks ... more -
Tue 11Posted by Toby Wellington on . No responses
While Sony went into a number of details regarding its upcoming PS4 at the company's press conference yesterday, it managed to leave out a few specific specs such as the console's hard drive capacity. Since then, however, the company has released a spec sheet that has answered a couple of questions. First off, the console will come packed with a 500GB hard drive, which matches the size included in Microsoft's Xbox One. Although, unlike the Xbox One, the PS4's hard drive will be upgradeable for users looking to further increase its storage space. The spec sheet also confirmed that the PS4's motion ... more -
Tue 11Posted by Toby Wellington on . No responses
At yesterday's E3 press conference, Sony dropped the bomb that the PS4 would in fact support used games as opposed to Microsoft's Xbox One, which has been receiving flack for its decision to place limitations on its users' ability to trade in/lend games. Now, however, it turns out that Sony might not have been as clear as they could have, and that third party publishers will in fact have the option to put some sort of DRM on their games. At yesterday's presentation, Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton made it incredibly clear that the PS4 would be fully supporting ... more -
Mon 10Posted by Toby Wellington on . No responses
The first big announcement Apple made in its WWDC press conference was a bit of a surprise. Apple chose to bring out the new company Anki, who revealed its first project, a real world racing game called Anki Drive. Anki Drive looks like a videogame of the future. It's reminiscent of those remote controlled race car games that has cars racing around a track, only this time, the cars are highly intelligent and are on no set track. The cars are controlled by an iOS device, which also functions as the brain behind the game. Cars sense the track as well as ... more -
Fri 07Posted by Kaylie Moise on . No responses
The gaming arena is certainly evolving, with mobile gaming becoming the way of the future. BlueStacks is addressing this shift with the GamePop console that gives you the best of both worlds. GamePop is a home gaming console built with mobile technologies, and it's about to get a whole lot better. BlueStacks announced today that GamePop will support iPhone and iPad apps when it launches, on top of Android titles. GamePop is the first of its kind to take advantage of Apple's prosperous app ecosystem. GamePop is also announcing its first iOS partner: Subatomic Studies, the developers ... more -
Fri 07Posted by Kaylie Moise on . No responses
Warner Bros. announced with a teaser trailer that it will be releasing a Man of Steel game for iOS and Android this month. Based off the upcoming comic-book based movie, Man of Steel will be released on June 14. The iPhone and iPod touch version can be purchased for $2.99, with the iPad HD version selling for $4.99. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_6DIaa-0YJk The new game is a tie-in with the movie, so you can play it in two different modes: story mode and survival mode. Story mode follows along with the movie as you attempt to defeat General Zod and save planet Earth. In survival ... more -
Fri 07Posted by Kaylie Moise on . No responses
The latest SimCity for Mac was originally slated for release on June 11, but EA recently announced that the release date will be pushed back a few months. EA said the game is "not ready for primetime yet," which is why the game will be delayed until August. "We have made this tough decision because we do not believe it is ready for primetime yet. We want to ensure the Mac is a great experience for our players and that is why we are taking more time," explained Senior Producer Kip Katsarelis on the SimCity blog. EA is likely trying ... more
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