Friday September 12
12:27
Six fantastic ways to spend National Video Games Day
As if anyone needed an excuse to play games today, I am about to give you one: it is National Video Games Day. A day for us to play games, like we no doubt do every day. Let’s not look a gift horse in the mouth. Instead, feast your eyes on this banquet of gaming excellence you can jump into with your phone right now.
You can’t go wrong with an...
Thursday September 11
11:04
Old School RuneScape players turn out in masses to o...
The sheer leap in technological advancements in our lifetime has been mind-blowing. We went from Commodore 64s to VR glasses in what feels like a heartbeat, but more importantly, the internet. It can be a dark mess, but it also brought hundreds of strangers together to offer a grieving father a modicum of solace.
Earlier this week, a user by the...
02:40
Today's Best Mobile Game Discounts (Updated)
Every day, we pick out a curated list of the best mobile discounts on the App Store and post them here. This list won't be comprehensive, but it every game on it is recommended. Feel free to check out the coverage we did on them in the links below to further vet these discounted games before you decide to buy:
Games marked with an asterisk(*)...
Wednesday September 10
10:35
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's latest paten...
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that Nintendo has been locked in an epic battle with Pocketpair, creator of the obvious Pokémon rip-off Palworld. Nintendo often resorts to legal retaliation at the drop of a hat, but it seems this was the last straw. They have gone to the patent office this time.
Together with The Pokémon Company...
Tuesday September 9
11:57
Apple exclusive mobile games don’t make a lick of se...
If you are a gamer on phones, no doubt you have been as distressed as I am on one huge sticking point: exclusivity. For years, Xbox and PlayStation have done battle, and before this was the Sega Genesis and the Nintendo NES. On console, it makes sense, but with phones, it is ridiculous.
I am, of course, speaking of the fact that those players in...
Monday September 8
10:47
Regionally exclusive events make no sense for both d...
Last week, over on our sister site AppSpy, I babbled excitedly about the Pokémon GO Safari Days event. You can get nine Eevees with an explorer hat per day.
Or, can you? Specifically, you, reader. Do you have the time or funds to possibly fly for hours and pay for a hotel? I don’t. ... [MORE]
Friday September 5
12:05
As Jon Bellamy defends his choice to cancel Runescap...
Back in March, Jagex announced the appointment of a new CEO, Jon Bellamy. Mr Bellamy then decided to almost immediately paint a huge target on his back by cancelling the Runescapes Pride event. This led to widespread condemnation about his perceived bowing to the growing far-right culture and boycotts.
On September 3rd, Bellamy spoke about this...
Thursday September 4
14:04
Marvel Contest of Champions adds two more niche char...
When I saw the latest two Marvel Contest of Champions characters, I scoffed. Mr Knight and Silver Samurai, thought I, they are running out of good choices. Then I realised no, I was being far too cynical. This is one of the things that games do best: introduce you to whole new universes.
Let's use Contest of Champions as an example; seems fair....
Wednesday September 3
11:13
Grass is green, and water is wet: Pokémon Trading Ca...
It must be a day that ends in Y, because Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has kicked off its Zoroark Drop Event.
Here you can get a promo version of another card, and look forward to the next Wonder Pick Event and the next Mass Outbreak that will be along like clockwork. It is getting a little stale. ... [MORE]
09:04
Enter the Gungeon review
It took me a minute to get around to reviewing this game for a couple of very good reasons. The first is that Enter the Gungeon's style of roguelike bullet-hell action is teetering on the edge of being straight-up malicious, which made getting through it take a while. The second is that I learned to love this game's uncompromising design to the...
Tuesday September 2
12:28
Ginger Games joins the Krafton India Gaming Incubato...
Over in India, Krafton started their eponymous India Gaming Incubator. It is a program that offers young developers mentorships, funds, and guidance, all much needed for a fledgling company. The current recipients include Kleanup Games, which is developing a retro arcade shoot-em-up, and Singular Scheme, which aims to put out its RPG-tower defense...
Monday September 1
12:46
Squishmallows Match hides its banality under a shiel...
If you are a fan of all things cute and cuddly, then you probably already know about Squishmallows. They are adorable stuffed toys that took the world by storm, to the point that if they gained sentience and banded together, I don’t think we could take them. Apocalypse aside, the official Squishmallows Match game has launched on Android and Apple...
Friday August 29
10:13
Square Enix shutters another two games in Japan, con...
I spend an awful lot of my spare time playing Final Fantasy XIV; it is a masterpiece. Final Fantasy 8 is my favourite game of all time, and I worship Yoshi-P. I feel it is important to just state that upfront, because what in the hell is happening over at Square Enix?
If you have read my stuff either here or over on AppSpy, you will probably have...
05:57
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective review
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective may just look like another hidden object game, but calling it that would be unduly reductive. I say this because underneath its veneer that makes it look like a Hidden Folks imitator is a set of ideas that may seem simple but completely changes the experience into a full-on detective game instead of something where...
Thursday August 28
10:30
Pan Studio removes the gacha from Duet Night Abyss i...
It feels like you can’t just buy a game nowadays. There is always something else to spend money on, like DLC costumes, levels, or perhaps the most prevalent suspect: gacha. We all know what this is: it is gambling without the stigma. Somehow, loot boxes got the chop, but gacha stayed.
We aren’t going to dive into the ethics, after all, developers...
Wednesday August 27
10:23
Hitman World of Assassination is available on mobile...
I don’t think I have ever done more of a 180 on a game series than Hitman. Back when I was but a teenager, I tried a level of Blood Money and really didn’t like it. It had a kitchen, that is all I remember. It felt too slow, and the no-saves bothered me. Then entered Hitman World of Assassination, and my life changed.
A YouTube group, OutsideXbox...
Tuesday August 26
11:13
Pokémon Go’s recent Level 80 reveal is great if you...
As long as I can remember, I have been a Pokémon fan. One of my most vivid memories is sitting on the windowsill waiting for my mother to bring home a new Game Boy and Pokémon Red. On the flip side, walking sucks. So when Pokémon Go came out, I thought one would help the other.
It did not. ... [MORE]
Monday August 25
17:01
Rust Mobile doesn't need to exist
Rust Mobile is getting a closed beta, but not anytime soon. The popular survival game announced the mobile version's closed beta at Gamescon, but don't get too excited yet.
Rust Mobile was announced last month, bringing the same gritty gameplay to phones. This includes gathering resources, building bases, and brutal PvP combat: everything that...
Friday August 22
08:48
Innovation is extinct and our favourite hobby is suf...
If you have been following Gamescom, then maybe you will agree that there doesn’t seem to be much new going on. Not in the sense of reveals, but more in the sense that we've seen all these kind of reveals before.I have been getting that feeling a lot. It seems that innovation is dying out, and that scares me.
Over on AppSpy this week, I took a...
07:30
Cat Quest III review
TheCat Quest series has had its ups and downs in my book. I remember enjoying the surprisingly cute polish of the first Cat Quest game and being disappointed by the co-op focus and easy-to-cheese nature of Cat Quest II. I think that there's something to the idea that the third time's the charm because I am completely bowled over by how enjoyable...
Thursday August 21
09:01
The 5 Best Mobile Turn-Based Strategy Games
In a lot of ways, turn-based strategy games are an ideal fit for mobile. Their menu-heavy navigation and slow pace mesh better with touch input than just about any other control scheme.
Unsurprisingly, this means there are a lot of strategy games to choose from on mobile, but not all of them are worth your time (or money). Take, for example, War...
Wednesday August 20
09:43
Neverness to Everness’ Gamescom trailer makes me fea...
As I am sure we all know, Gamescom kicked off yesterday to a tepid reception, I think it is fair to say. The best thing we saw was Yoshi-P. What we also saw was a gameplay trailer for Neverness to Everness, the latest in a long line of anime open-world gachas.
Whilst this video wasn’t that long, it did show off one big new addition: cars. Or at...
Tuesday August 19
09:20
Zenless Zone Zero’s collaboration with Aston Martin...
It is a known fact that at any given time, there are at least 47 collaborations happening in gaming. Yes, I may of made that up, but the spirit is there. For the most part they are innocuous and make sense, like Dragon Quest Tact and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, or FATE/Stay Night in Honkai: Star Rail. And then you have Aston Martin teaming with...
Monday August 18
10:12
CRKD announces another limtied NEO S controller and...
If you haven’t heard of CRKD, they are a company that makes controllers. Specifically, ones that harken back to the old square NES style. Their main marketing strategy is to pump these little boxy boys out at high volume and market them as collectables. But seriously, don’t we have enough issues with collectables in gaming?
I am a lover of RPGs,...
Friday January 9
02:40
Combo Quest (Games)
Combo Quest 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Combo Quest is an epic, time tap role-playing adventure. In this unique masterpiece, you are a knight on a heroic quest to retrieve the elusive Combo Crown. It is up to you, and you alone, to reclaim that which was unjustly taken...
Thursday January 8
17:00
Hero Emblems (Games)
Hero Emblems 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
** 25% OFF for a limited time to celebrate the release **
** Note for iPhone 6 user: If it doesn't run fullscreen on your device, please adjust the Display mode to Standard.Further information : http://www.heatpotgames.com/bugs-...
17:00
Puzzle Blitz (Games)
Puzzle Blitz 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Puzzle Blitz is a frantic puzzle solving race against the clock! Solve as many puzzles as you can, before time runs out!
You have 3 minutes! Place the pieces in the right spots to complete a puzzle. Every time you solve a puzzle...
17:00
Sky Patrol (Games)
Sky Patrol 1.0.1
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0.1 (iTunes)
Description:
'Strategic Twist On The Classic Shooter Genre' - Indie Game Mag!---------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Arcade world of Sky Patrol - a fast-paced combat game at your fingertips...
13:50
The Princess Bride - The Official Game (Games)
The Princess Bride - The Official Game 1.1
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $3.99, Version: 1.1 (iTunes)
Description:
An epic game based on the beloved classic movie? Inconceivable!
Play the world of The Princess Bride and experience all of your favorite scenes!
4 GAMES IN 1:- Survive the Shrieking Eels! - Climb the...
12:40
Frozen Synapse (Games)
Frozen Synapse 1.0
Device: iOS iPhone
Category: Games
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Frozen Synapse is a multi-award-winning tactical game.
(Full cross-play with desktop and tablet versions)
9/10 Edge
9/10 Eurogamer
9/10 Destructoid
• Independent Games Festival Audience Award
• Develop Best New IP Award
• PC Gamer...
02:10
Space Marshals (Games)
Space Marshals 1.0.1
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0.1 (iTunes)
Description:
### IMPORTANT ### Please note that iPhone 4 is not supported.
Space Marshals is a Sci-fi Wild West adventure taking place in outer space! This tactical top-down shooter puts you in the shoes of specialist Burton in his hunt...
01:20
Battle Slimes (Games)
Battle Slimes 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
BATTLE SLIMES is a fun local multiplayer game. Control speedy & bouncy slime blobs as you compete with friends and family. Score by stomping or hitting rivals with colorful bubbles. Just avoid getting hit yourself!
This...
Wednesday January 7
23:30
Spectrum - 3D Avenue (Games)
Spectrum - 3D Avenue 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
"Spectrum is a pretty cool take on twitchy/reaction-based gameplay with enough complexity and style to stand out from the crowd."- Pocket Gamer - 8/10
Spectrum is a platform game set in an abstract world of stylized...
23:10
Drop Wizard (Games)
Drop Wizard 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Bring back the joy of arcade games!
Drop Wizard is an action arcade game where you play as Teo, a wizard on a quest to save his friend turned into stone by an evil warlock. Clear all the levels, face dangerous bosses, collect...
22:30
Gunbrick (Games)
Gunbrick 0.5
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $2.99, Version: 0.5 (iTunes)
Description:
In a future where cars are obsolete, the Gunbrick has become a worldwide sensation!
The Gunbrick - A gun one side... a shield on the other.
Encounter wasteland mutants, crazed nerds, law enforcement and all manner of cube based...
07:10
Mayday! Deep Space (Games)
Mayday! Deep Space 1.0.6
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0.6 (iTunes)
Description:
Answer a mayday call from a lone survivor stranded on a derelict spaceship. Only you can help your survivor escape from virus-infected crew members. Use 10+ voice commands to guide your friend to safety through 5 levels...
06:40
Purrge (Photography)
Purrge 1.0.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Photography
Price: $.99, Version: 1.0.0 (iTunes)
Description:
*** Launch Promo - Only 99 cents! ***
Quickly delete photos and free up space with Purrge!
Purrge is a beautifully designed app for staying on top of your ever growing photo library. The app takes full advantage of simple...
Sunday January 4
15:00
PDF Max 4 Pro - Read, Annotate, Sign, Fill Forms...
PDF Max 4 Pro - Read, Annotate, Sign, Fill Forms & Edit PDFs 4.0.3
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Productivity
Price: $4.99, Version: 4.0.3 (iTunes)
Description:
** INTRODUCTORY PRICE 50% OFF, NORMAL US$ 9.99 ** PDF Max 4 is a desktop class PDF app for reading, annotating or signing PDF documents on your iPhone/iPad. Mark up...
Thursday January 1
14:20
WRC The Official Game (Games)
WRC The Official Game 1.0.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $3.99, Version: 1.0.0 (iTunes)
Description:
*****THE RALLY SIMULATION*****
The reference for rally games, finally on smartphones and tablets!
ALL THE OFFICIAL CONTENT OF THE 2014 FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP• Drive the 18 official cars of the World Rally...
Wednesday December 31
05:50
MoneyWiz 2 - Personal Finance (Finance)
MoneyWiz 2 - Personal Finance 2.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Finance
Price: $4.99, Version: 2.0 (iTunes)
Description:
The long awaited MoneyWiz 2 is now here with 130+ new features! More powerful and beautiful than ever!To find out what's new in MoneyWiz 2, please visit:http://moneywizapp.com/whats-new/
Have all your accounts...
Monday December 29
15:00
Voice Rack: FX - Vocal Effects Processor (Music)
Voice Rack: FX - Vocal Effects Processor 1.0.00
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Music
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0.00 (iTunes)
Description:
Voice Rack: FX is a real-time vocal effects processor that can be used live or connected to other music apps like GarageBand.
PROFESSIONAL VOCAL EFFECTSTransform your voice with 50 vocal presets...
10:30
Reverb - Feedback Delay Network (Music)
Reverb - Feedback Delay Network 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Music
Price: $3.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
The Amazing Noises Reverb is a Feedback Delay Network (FDN) Reverb Effect, which can create nice reverberated ambiences, from small rooms to huge buildings. It can also simulate alien and unreal spaces, for...
Monday December 22
12:20
Sparkle - Advanced Cross-Synthesis (Music)
Sparkle - Advanced Cross-Synthesis 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Music
Price: $6.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Sparkle is a tool for advanced spectral hybridizations made of several algorithms that operate on frequency domain. By means of envelope preservation and phase-sync processing it can creates high-quality...
Sunday December 21
15:40
Galaxy Trucker Pocket (Games)
Galaxy Trucker Pocket 1.0.8
Device: iOS iPhone
Category: Games
Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0.8 (iTunes)
Description:
Galaxy Truckers Wanted!=================================================================
(5/5) "Galaxy Trucker isn’t merely the best board game on iPad this year, it’s the best board game on iPad ever." - Pocket Tactics...
Thursday December 18
17:10
Shift - Photo Filters Designed By You (Photography)
Shift - Photo Filters Designed By You 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Photography
Price: $.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Until now, photo filters have been limited to what someone else has created for you. Shift lets you create your own personal photo filters with one tap of a button. Shuffle through an endless...
17:01
Elastic Drums (Music)
Elastic Drums 1.0
Device: iOS iPhone
Category: Music
Price: $7.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
iOS MARS: "This app could very easily be considered as THE best synth drum app available"
CDM: "Finally, Your Pocket Gets a Perfect Drum Synth: Elastic Drums for iPhone"
iOS Music&You: "Highly, highly recommended"
Elastic Drums...
17:00
Fireworks Simulator (Games)
Fireworks Simulator 1.0.8
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0.8 (iTunes)
Description:
*** 50% discount – For a short time only ***
You can play Fireworks Simulator on these devices:
- iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6+- iPad 3, 4- iPad mini 2- iPad air, iPad air 2
Attention, firework fans! Devote yourself to the...
17:00
Nicky's Gift (Games)
Nicky's Gift 1.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Games
Price: $.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)
Description:
Everybody! Merry Christmas!
There's 48 levels in the game.
Let's go!
Nicky's Gift
12:41
The Hit List — Simply Powerful Tasks, To-Dos, Projec...
The Hit List — Simply Powerful Tasks, To-Dos, Projects, & Reminders 2.0
Device: iOS iPhone
Category: Productivity
Price: $9.99, Version: 2.0 (iTunes)
Description:
>> LAUNCH SPECIAL: The Hit List 2 for iPhone is ONLY $9.99 for a LIMITED TIME. <<
The Hit List helps manage the daily chaos of modern life — little tasks...
