Archive for the ‘iPad Games’ category
Two Videos Surface for Madfinger Games’ Upcoming ‘Shadowgun’
Remember last week when we posted a set of borderline unbelievable looking screenshots for Madfinger's upcoming Shadowgun? I admit, even I was skeptical about whether or not this game would look anything like this when it's actually running on a device. Two videos recently appeared with the game running on a Tegra 2-based Android device, [...]
Five Alarm Freebie Friday: ‘geoDefense’, ‘Gravity Hook HD’, and ‘Zentomino’
Did you find yourself salivating at the massive list of EA sales only to discover that the balance of your iTunes account is 32¢ short of actually being able to buy anything? Well, the weekend is saved thanks to three generous developers! geoDefense, Free – I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about [...]
‘To-Fu: The Trials of Chi’ – An Upcoming Action Puzzle Game Starring a Tiny Cube of Tofu
Developer HotGen Ltd is getting set to release a new action puzzle game into the App Store called To-Fu: The Trials of Chi. In it, you play as a little cube of tofu that can stretch and get flung across the screen. You can stick to certain surfaces and bounce off of others, and you’ll [...]
Video for Upcoming ‘Call of Mini: Zombies’ – No, This Isn’t a ‘Call of Duty’ Game
Ok, I know what you’re thinking, and yes the zombie thing has been really played out already. But the fact remains that the walking dead make perfect cannon fodder for shooters. And in the case of the upcoming Call of Mini: Zombies from Triniti Games, the theme is pulled off with just enough style that [...]
iKeyboard to Mimic Touch-Typing on the iPad
While the iPad can definitely be used to write (emails, blogging, etc), it isn’t necessarily ideal for writing more than short posts and emails. One solution would be to grab the iPad Keyboard Dock or a bluetooth keyboard. But the obvious problem with buying one of those is (1) the price and (2) it’s just [...]
Freebie Alert: ‘Warpgate’ and ‘Warpgate HD’
Remember back when Freeverse used to make traditional games instead of freemium titles? The ngmoco acquisition and the shift to free to play almost seems like ancient history with how fast the App Store moves, but Warpgate [Free / HD] was one of the final gamer games released by the studio. How long ago did [...]
Namco Bandai’s Weekend Spring Fever
Spring is in the air, and Namco Bandai is celebrating with a sale. From Friday, May 6 through Monday, May 9, take advantage of markdowns on some of the company’s biggest iOS games. Below is a full list of games that will be on sale but please note that some or all games may only [...]
Upcoming ‘DrawRace 2: Racing Evolved’ Looks SICK
I thought the original DrawRace [Free] was super cool when it was first released. It combined the familiar drawing mechanic that everyone at the time was going nuts over with a racing game. Playing the game amounted to drawing your path on the track, and the speed of your car was controlled by how fast [...]
Freebie Alert: ’100 Rogues’ – One Heck of a Roguelike
100 Rogues [Free] had had a torrid history of updates, bug fix updates for those updates, then bug fix updates for those bug fix updates (which also often introduce bugs). Regardless, it's a super-fun roguelike, and even though things get broken, they've added a ton of cool things in the life of the game both [...]
Lite Versions of ‘Elemental Rage’ Now Available
A couple of weeks ago, we reviewed Elemental Rage from Oniric Games. Taking cues from classic game series such as Metroid, Castlevania, and The Legend of Zelda, Elemental Rage offered up a really enjoyable brand of action platforming. It had solid virtual controls, great looking graphics, and an interesting storyline to follow along with. It [...]
Following Up On ‘Paper Monsters’: It’s An Action Platformer
Robot vs. Wizards’ Paper Monsters looks a lot like Little Big Planet. So much so, you have to question the vision and scope of the project. Is Paper Monsters a cash-in bereft of its own unique cadence, style, and tone? Or is it its own game? I followed up with the studio after our original [...]
Rhythm-Based ‘Pulse’ Releasing this Thursday from the Developers of ‘Auditorium’
Cipher Prime, the Philadelphia-based developer of the award winning, multi-platform title Auditorium [Free], is getting set to release their newest rhythm-based music game exclusively (for now) on the iPad. Called Pulse, the gameplay will have you tapping and sometimes sliding a series of dots in time with a circle that pulses from the center of [...]
Early Impressions of ‘Order & Chaos Online’ Levels 1-10
Ever since Gameloft's Order & Chaos Online showed up for download on the Canadian App Store this morning, our forums have gone wild with speculation regarding gameplay, how the IAP works, and everything else. Since the release is Canada-only right now, and the game isn't free, it has left all of our "Canadian" forum members [...]
‘Dream:scape’ Development Hits A Snag
A significant snag has hit the development of Dream:scape, the promising Unreal Engine-powered adventure game that’s been making waves with those of us who like our visuals crisp and our worlds open. According to the game’s creator, the title flat-out won’t operate on third-generation devices or even the original iPad — but there’s still hope [...]
‘Dead Space’ and ‘Dead Space HD’ Drop to 99¢
I don't care if you need to go diving between couch cushions scrounging for change to be able to afford to do it, but if you own an iOS device, you need to download Dead Space [99¢ / HD] while it's on sale for 99¢. Dead Space for iOS is a phenomenal taste of the [...]
Q2 2011 Apple iOS device sales and revenue point to some really interesting figures
Yesterday Apple reported some inner statistics about the Q2 2011 revenue and device sales . The figure include some really big number and that’s what shows the love users have for “i” devices all over the globe. Device Type Quantity Sold iPhone 18.65 million iPod 9.02 million iPad 4.65 milliom 32.32 Million < Total $24.67 [...]
‘Galaxy on Fire 2: Valkyrie’ Trailer Hits YouTube – Coming April 28th
If you were one of the many people who loved Galaxy on Fire 2 [$9.99 / Lite] (and understandably so, the game is great), you're in for a treat with the update landing later this month. Give the recently released trailer a look: This update essentially includes two components. For free, all players will get [...]
‘Death Rally’ Drops to $2.99
We've been shoveling heaps of praise on Death Rally [$2.99] lately between our glowing review and the announcement of the recent update. Well, the update is out now and along with it comes a price drop to $2.99. I've still got my fingers (and toes) crossed for some kind of online multiplayer eventually, but a [...]
‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12′ Drops to $4.99 for the Masters Tournament
Looking for something to do during the commercials commercials while you watch The 2011 Masters Tournament? Why not also play a game of golf yourself? In honor of the Masters, EA has dropped the price of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 [$4.99 / Lite]. Sure, it's only two bucks off but Tiger 12 only came [...]
‘Puzzle Quest 2′ Update Adds Online Multiplayer via Game Center
I can't think of a better headline than this one. I love Puzzle Quest 2 [$4.99]… and I love seamless online multiplayer via Game Center. I doubt I'm alone in that, so make sure you grab the latest PQ2 update as soon as you can find some fast WiFi today somewhere that you can stick [...]
‘Empire of the Eclipse’ Release Gets Pushed Back, New Teaser Video of Improved Combat
You may recall several weeks back at GDC when we previewed the upcoming massively multiplayer online strategy game Empire of the Eclipse from Zarksoft. This ambitious title aims to offer up an experience that is practically unheard of for a mobile title, with an expansive universe to explore and conquer as you build up an [...]
‘Smuggle Truck’s’ First Update Detailed, Game In Approval Now
Smuggle Truck has been pouring sand in conservatives’ boxer shorts for a time now, but the game and its… questionable sensibilities won’t be restricted from release on the App Store. In fact, Smuggle Truck is in the approval phase right now, meaning release and word of an actual launch date are on the horizon. Neat! [...]
Gameloft Behind The Wheel Of ‘Fast Five: The Movie: Official Game,’ Obviously Played ‘Split Second’ A Few Times
Below is the first promotional teaser for Fast Five: The Movie: Official Game, the official tie-in to “Fast Five: The Movie,” a film that will surely earn a place amongst the two greatest films of all time: “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “Gigli.” High praise in advance of an actual viewing, I know, but look [...]
‘The 7th Guest: Infection’ Set To Destroy Your Brain In The Near Future
I’m not as learned about The 7th Guest [$2.99 / HD], or as much of a fan of the iOS port as Fearless Leader Eli “7th Guest” Hodapp, but even I’m stoked about this latest shred of news relating to the fabled puzzle game: Trilobyte, the studio behind the original game and its well-received touch-based [...]
Video for Upcoming ‘Vampire Rush’ from Chillingo – A Colorful Blend of Hack ‘n Slash and Tower Defense
Last week, Chillingo released a new gameplay video for their upcoming game Vampire Rush. Vampire Rush is a hack ‘n slash dungeon crawler with tower defense elements, not completely unlike the previously released Dungeon Defenders [99¢]. The difference here, it seems by the video, is that Vampire Rush looks far less complicated and cluttered, which [...]
Championship Manager 1980s Legends Review
Developer: Eidos Interactive Price: $2.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4 Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars Game Controls Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars Gameplay Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Replay Value Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.81 out of 5 stars It’s human nature [...]
Facemood :) Review
Facemood Review By Jennifer Allen on March 31st, 2011 Our Rating: :: GOOD IDEA iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad A fun idea that could just use a little more work Developer: Frimby Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0.0 Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4 iPhone Integration Rating: 3.75 out of [...]
iCookbook Review
iCookbook Review By Chantelle Joy Duxbury on March 31st, 2011 Our Rating: :: INNER CHEF REJOICE iPad Only App – Designed for the iPad This beautiful and well designed app offers a host of brand-name recipies and unique features other iPad Cooking apps lack. Developer: Publications International Ltd Price: $4.99 Version: 1.0 iPhone Integration [...]
Last Night Never Happened Review
Last Night Never Happened Review By Jennifer Allen on March 31st, 2011 Our Rating: :: CONVENIENT iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Last Night Never Happened hopes to save your skin if you’re an overly chatty social networking drinker. Developer: 22Seeds Ltd Price: $0.99 (usually $1.99) Version Reviewed: 1.0 [...]
Add ‘Dungeon Defenders: First Wave’ To Your List of iPad 2 Optimized Games
If you’re one of the millions of people out there who have found themselves gingerly stroking their new iPad 2′s lately waiting for some more games to truly unleash the beast on, today is your lucky day. The guys from Trendy Entertainment dropped us a note and let us know that Dungeon Defenders: First Wave [...]