Friday October 20
17:00
ICEY (Games)
ICEY 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world.
“Alright, you caught me! This ISN'T really just a simple 2D action game, and...
14:45
The best new games we played this week - October 20
We've made it, folks. Another weekend is upon us. It's time to sit back and relax with the best new releases of the week. Puzzles, strategy RPGs, and arcade games abound this week. There's a lot of quality stuff to unpack this week, so let's hop to it.
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Thursday October 19
17:00
Wheels of Aurelia (Games)
Wheels of Aurelia 1.0.1
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $3.99, Version: 1.0.1 (iTunes)
Description:
Embark on an immersive road trip through the gritty western coast of Italy during the roaring 1970’s. Playing as Lella, a bold, spunky woman, experience the sights and sounds of a tumultuous time in Italy’s history while...
14:30
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander guide - tips and trick...
Halcyon 6 is a well-loved indie RPG with stellar tactical combat and some pretty good writing, too. It's now landed on the App Store, so mobile fans, if you're itching for a good intergalactic adventure, here's your game.
Being a strategy RPG, the game can be a bit challenging for beginners, especially considering Halcyon 6's depth. We've...
13:35
Game of Thrones: Conquest guide - how to lead your h...
Fans of base building games might be excited to know that yet another entry in the genre has materialized - Game of Thrones: Conquest. Yes, you can now join the many kingdoms of the famed book series, or create your own, as you try to conquer swathes of land and build up a thriving empire.
However, as the old adage goes, Rome wasn't built in a...
09:40
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (Games)
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander 1.4.2.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $6.99, Version: 1.4.2.0 (iTunes)
Description:
An epic space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management, alien diplomacy, and emergent storytelling. This Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award...
07:08
Legacy of Discord celebrates its 1 year anniversary...
It’s been a thrilling first year for fans of Legacy of Discord, the stunning PvP dungeon-crawling ARPG from YOOZOO Games, and now it’s time to celebrate the game’s first anniversary. The developers are amping up the festivities with some exciting new updates for Legacy of Discord.
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06:02
3 reasons to play Thunder Armada - the new WWII nava...
The bygone days of the Battleship board game might have past, but naval combat simulators still find an audience on mobile. Thunder Armada is Chinese developer Chyogames latest entry into the genre, drawing inspiration from the explosive exchanges across the seas during World War 2. Here are three reasons to set sail for its turbulent tides....
04:02
Experience a full 3D fantasy MMORPG, as EZFun’s Eter...
Those hoping to sink their teeth into a meaty hack and slash RPG that encourages you to fight with others might want to check out EZFun’s new Eternity Guardians. Available to download for iOS and Android, Eternity Guardians is an MMORPG that lets you step into the role of a demigod on a mission to save your sister from evil forces.
Setting you...
Wednesday October 18
19:50
Warhammer Quest 2 (Games)
Warhammer Quest 2 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Dungeon adventures in the Warhammer World are back!
In Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times, you will lead your warriors across a war torn land and into dungeons for wealth and glory! Swing swords, fire arrows and cast spells as...
18:00
4 of the best Halloween updates for mobile games
Halloween is certainly one of our favorite times for mobile game updates. Many popular titles celebrate this spooky season with fun festivities that can stretch from one week to even the whole month. As we draw closer and closer to Halloween, we'll clue you in on the best Halloween updates on the App Store. Here are four of the best thus far...
17:00
Fire Rides guide - how to swing to success
It's another day, which means another Voodoo game has come to glue our hands to our mobile phones. Yes, it's been an especially prolific month for this particular mobile publisher, but we're certainly not complaining. Fire Rides is yet another arcade game in a line of fine Voodoo arcade games in which you swing a fireball through a jagged,...
11:50
Time Recoil (Games)
Time Recoil 1.0.1
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $3.99, Version: 1.0.1 (iTunes)
Description:
Time Recoil is a top-down shooter where you kill to slow time, dominate slow motion gunfights, and trigger devastating special moves.
The satisfaction of punching through walls while time slows down is beyond words to...
11:20
Campfire Cooking (Games)
Campfire Cooking 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $3.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Campfire Cooking is a puzzle game about relaxing moments in nature, as you prepare meals over a warm fire. Discover the joy of cooking on a stick and test your problem-solving skills with some challenging campfire puzzles!...
05:50
Returner 77 (Games)
Returner 77 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Returner 77 is a cinematic space mystery puzzle game. You are in a giant alien spaceship hovering above Earth, after everything went wrong. You’re mankind’s last hope. Can you save us?
IMPORTANT: Returner 77 is designed for iPhone...
Tuesday October 17
17:15
Dune! guide - how to toe the line and get a high sco...
Publisher Voodoo is at it again with an all new high score chaser -- Dune! In this fast-paced arcade game, you have to propel yourself along sand dunes, gaining enough momentum to jump above the line to score points, while making sure you have enough control to stick your landing.
Sound tough? It can be, but we're here to give you a few pro tips...
16:45
The best deals on the App Store this week - October...
Happy Tuesday, dear readers. Your favorite part of the week as officially arrived. It's time to take a look at the best deals in games. Things are admittedly a bit sparse, but there are a few diamonds in the rough to see you through if you're looking to game on the cheap this week.
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07:02
Be the last person standing in Legacy of Discord’s i...
Yoozoo Games’ popular action MMO Legacy of Discord is getting a huge new update to celebrate its first anniversary. Perhaps the biggest change is the addition of an exciting survival mode titled Last Guardian. This new survival mode will pit you against other players, offering all new ways to approach combat in Legacy of Discord.
Each match in...
Monday October 16
15:00
Home Street guide - how to make friends and build yo...
From the creators of Food Street comes Home Street, a new simulation game that tasks you with building a social network and designing a beautiful home. It's a bit like The Sims, but you won't have to worry about the daily chores involved (feeding, exercise, etc.).
In Home Street, you'll largely be concerned with earning money and crafting rare...
13:30
Color Ballz guide - how to bounce to the top of the...
Color Ballz is an addictive new arcade title from Ketchapp Studios. It takes old school mechanics from games like Brickles and puts a fun twist on it. Your job? To catch balls with a paddle and send them back into a chute to be carried back to the top of the screen, where they can be thrown at you again. You want to make sure you miss as few...
08:41
Q&A: A-33 Studio explains why Combat Squad is di...
When it comes to mobile FPS, it’s often tricky to get the fundamentals right on a platform lacking a physical controller, large display and hefty RAM. With Combat Squad: Project Wednesday, A-33 Studio bravely took on the challenge of making a decent shooter that plays to the strengths of mobile gaming, rather than its weaknesses. The game was...
Sunday October 15
21:30
Taichi Panda 3: Dragon Hunter guide - tips for start...
Taichi Panda 3: Dragon Hunter launched this week to players all over the world. It's a beautiful mobile MMORPG that blends elements of Eastern and Western fantasy. It reminds us of a mix between World of Warcraft and Jade Empire.
MMO's can have a bit of a learning curve when you're starting out, so let's go over a few tips to help you get started...
Friday October 13
14:30
The best new games we played this week - October 13
Phew. It has been a week, but now it's time to relax, put your feet up, and enjoy some brand new mobile games. It was a bit of slow week, but there's still plenty of new titles to add to your collection. Here are four of our favorites.
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Thursday October 12
15:10
Yoink - Improved Drag and Drop (Productivity)
Yoink - Improved Drag and Drop 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Productivity
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Yoink for iPad and iPhone lets you easily and quickly store items you drag, copy or share, for later use.
This way, you can collect items in a central place without having to constantly move back and...
12:50
Cottage Garden (Games)
Cottage Garden 1.11
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.11 (iTunes)
Description:
COTTAGE GARDEN - a colorful sea of flowers, framed by walls, paths, and hedges. As ambitious gardeners, you face the challenge of filling the beds in every corner of your garden with plants, inspired by the limitations of...
11:30
Into the Dead 2 guide - how to survive the zombie ap...
Into the Dead 2 is an endless gunner, of sorts, with a lot of grit and satisfying gunplay behind it. The game looks amazing, and tells an effective story to boot. Plus, it has some quality voice acting behind it to really bring the story to life.
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09:50
Smash Up - The Card Game (Games)
Smash Up - The Card Game 1.0.7
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0.7 (iTunes)
Description:
***“It’s a goofy theme with fun art and high replayability, but beneath that veneer of casual play is a great middle weight card game that lives on the line between hardcore gamer and casual enjoyment.” —Jonathan...
07:02
Dive in to Combat Squad if you’re looking for fresh...
Earlier this year, A-33 Studio made the leap from developing Counter Strike Online to launching its very own FPS for the mobile. Combat Squad: Project Wednesday pits your team of mercs against the world in multiplayer death matches, so if you’re on the hunt for a new shooter this might be worth a shot.
Gameplay involves assembling a team of five...
05:30
The Talos Principle comes to mobile -- here are 7 ot...
Sci-fi puzzler The Talos Principle arrived on the App Store this week. The game, which tells the tale of a newly awokened robot, is a philosophical story of what it means to be human, while the player explores over 100 different areas in a beautiful 3D space.
The game is published by Devolver Digital, who has a bounty of other fine indie titles...
Wednesday October 11
13:00
The best mobile tycoon games
Games are meant to be an escape from real world drudgery, but we sure love games that put us to work. Tycoon games often have us up into the wee hours of the morning clicking away. There's just something about running an imaginary business. If you're looking for some fun tycoon games to play on your mobile device, here are a few of our favorites...
12:40
Dragon Hills 2 (Games)
Dragon Hills 2 1.0.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Here we go again! Meet our fearless girl, a few years later!
Zombies! ...Why??? ...Dragons!...What??? Cowboys, armored mechs and spaceships! Say Whaaaaaaaat?!So many questions... No time for answers now, guys. The zombie...
12:00
The best virtual pet apps on mobile
Virtual pets have become a mainstay in the modern gaming world, though newer titles have added on new bells and whistles to keep things exciting. Virtual pets are no longer just about feeding and cleaning up poop before your 8-bit blob withers away. Now there are all sorts of things you can do with virtual pets, especially on mobile, where you...
05:30
The Talos Principle (Games)
The Talos Principle 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
As if awakening from a deep sleep, the player finds himself in a strange world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. Tasked by his creator with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles, he must decide whether...
Tuesday October 10
16:30
Color 6 guide - how to score high
Color 6 is a well, colorful puzzle game in which you fit geometric shapes on a 2D board to score points. It can get tricky when you can only match shapes of the same color, and the hexagonal board starts to fill up. We have a few tips to help you get a high score while using the fewest moves possible.
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11:35
The best deals on the App Store this week - October...
In this ever-changing world of mobile news, few things are guaranteed. Few things, that is, save for the always dependable deals going up on the App Store each week.
Our friendly ritual continues this week with more games fresh from the App Store bargain bin. It's an especially good week for fans of board and card games. Let's take a look.
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Monday October 9
21:30
The best mobile MMORPGs
MMORPGs still have quite a bit of growing to do in the mobile space, but we're starting to see these large scale multiplayer games more and more. With the promise of games like Lineage II and EVE Online hitting iOS and Android, it's clear to see that MMORPG developers are setting their eyes on mobile.
There are already a few great MMORPGs on...
20:20
Dunk Hit guide -- how to score high and get perfect...
Dunk Hit is a new high score chaser from Voodoo, purveyors of breezy, addictive arcade games. Players try to make sweet dunks using the fewest dribbles possible. It's easy to jump right in and start scoring, but harder to chain dunks together for super high scores.
We've gathered a few tips and tricks for reaching high scores and getting...
Sunday October 8
12:20
What we know about the new EVE Online mobile game so...
CCP Games announced at EVE Vegas this week that they're partnering with PlayRaven games to create a new mobile game set in the EVE universe. Project Aurora, the game's working title, is a condensed version of CCP's sprawling space MMORPG, though its promising all of the drama and epic battles you might be familiar with in EVE Online. We got a...
Friday October 6
08:45
The best new games we played this week - October 6
Happy Friday, 148Apps friends. It's time for our weekly roundup, where we come together every Friday to reflect on the best games we've played this week. This week was a bit sparse, but the new games we did get were pretty high quality. Moreover, the games were super interesting, and you'll find that each game on this list does something unique...
07:28
This year developer INNOTEG finally gave Runestone K...
When Runestone Keeper was released on iOS and Steam back in 2015, it won plenty of fans and even picked up some awards. INNOTEG had managed to produce a retro dungeon crawler that tickled the nostalgia glands of older gamers whilst drawing a younger crowd into a notoriously tough roguelike world. But all of us curtain-twitchers stuck in Android...
Thursday October 5
14:30
REKT! guide - how to get a high score
REKT! Is an all new stunt-racer that’s stunning in its slick tricks, smooth driving mechanics, and addictive power. It’s easy to sink yourself into, but challenging to perfect.
There are myriad challenges to complete, and of course, you’ll be chasing that elusive high score. We’re here to show you how to score high in REKT! While perfecting your...
13:45
Geostorm guide - tips and tricks for beginners
While we'll have to wait and see how upcoming disaster movie Geostorm pans out, we can play the game right now and it's actually . . . pretty good? It's a tactical puzzle game much like Lara Croft GO and its kin, and that's a good thing.
The puzzles can get tricky right off the bat, so we're here to help you out with a few strategies for getting...
06:03
Naval Storm TD sails onto Android today
Naval Storm TD is ready to take the world of naval strategy games by storm. GameSpire’s latest game is the first and only naval tower defense game you’ll find anywhere, and Naval Storm TD is all set to become the next big thing in strategy games with its deep strategy and stunning graphics.
Set on an island in the midst of war, you’ll need to...
Wednesday October 4
16:30
The best mobile battle royale games
Battle royale games like Player Unknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite are the current big trend in games. Players are flocking to these titles in the millions and it's easy to see why. They're fun to play on your lonesome or with friends, and the combination of survival and third-person shooter elements is downright addictive.
If you're looking...
Tuesday October 3
19:15
The best deals on the App Store this week - October...
We're a bit early this week, we admit, but it's time for the best deals on the App Store this week. We couldn't wait to share the best discounted games, so we're jumping ahead just a bit this time. It's a well rounded list once more, with board games, dungeon crawlers, endless runners, and more. We know you'll find something you'll love.
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14:15
The best games of the month - September 2017
September always feels like a time of change. It's the end of summer, the youngsters are heading back for a new school year, and even the daily humdrum of life feels a bit new. But one thing hasn't changed, and that's the quality of the games we've played over the past few weeks. August was a firecracker of a month for mobile games, but...
07:54
Immerse yourself in stunning action MMO Team Guardia...
The immense action RPG Team Guardian has made the shift from PC to mobile at long last, giving mobile fans even more ways to sink themselves into the game’s incredible world. With thrilling competitive PvP content, epic raid battles and, yes, plenty of loot, this is the mobile MMO you won’t want to miss.
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Monday October 2
16:45
Middle-earth: Shadow of War guide - how to build you...
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a fun, action-packed follow up to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. The addictive nemesis system and dark, moody atmosphere remain, but the game now features a gacha system and some pretty deep party mechanics. Not only do you need to have a sound strategy in combat, you'll also need a strong party of champions to...
14:20
Modern Combat Versus guide - how to keep the money f...
Modern Combat Versus is a new free-to-play shooter on mobile that has all of the trappings of big FPS games like Call of Duty, but it conveniently fits inside of your pocket. It's a hero shooter that plays exceptionally well, though you will stumble upon the usual free-to-play obstacles you're probably already familiar -- think premium currencies...
Saturday September 30
11:00
Modern Combat Versus guide - how to become a master...
Modern Combat Versus is the latest shooter to hit iOS and Android, and it’s seeking to live up to the name of other first-person shooters that have come before -- think Call of Duty. That’s a lofty goal, but the game, in an amazing twist, lives up to it. It’s a slick, speedy shooter that can stand with the best, all in a convenient mobile package...
