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Latest Articles
Manuganu Review
There seems to be a distinct lack of caveman platformers out in the gaming world. Besides Joe and Mac, and the Flintstones game, I can't think of any, and those were over twenty years ago. Well, developer Alper Sarikaya has answered the call with Manuganu, a game that takes a few queues from endless runners, a few queues from Bit.Trip Runner 2, and whips them together into something simplistic, yet highly enjoyable. The goal of each stage is to get to the end, as obvious as that sound…
App Wrap Up (Week Ending 17th May, 2013) - iPad Edition
Hey hey readers! It's Friday, and that means it's time for another App Wrap Up! I don't have too many iPhone selections for you this week, so I thought i'd dip into the well, and once again focus this article on iPad releases. As always, I will show you a bunch of trailers, comment on them, and if you like what you see, you can follow the link and grab the game for yourselves. Let's get started! Gigabattle (Mego Ltda.) All the cats of Earth have been abducted to create a giant hairball super weapon. Odd to say the least. This looks like sort of a reverse shmup mixed with a bit of real time strategy. Unique and odd enough to warrant a look i'd wager.[App Store Link] Monst…
Frozen Synapse iPad Review
What is a gamer ideally looking for when they're in the market for a strategy game? Are they looking for a lengthy campaign complete with engaging narrative? Are they looking for a robust multiplayer experience with plenty of depth and complexity, or are they just looking for something that's, quote, a little different? Well you're in luck 'fictional gamer created for the sake of this review', because Frozen Synapse has got all those bases covered. Well perhaps not the engaging narrati…
Angry Birds film on the way in 2016
Angry Birds the Movie is on the way. Yeah, you read that right. A feature length, animated movie starring everyone's favourite mute avians is set to hit cinemas in 2016, after Sony bought the rights to Rovio's bird flinging mobile games. According to Gamespot, Iron Man producer David Maisel is attached to the film as executive producer, and John Cohen, whose credits include Despicable Me, is on board as a producer. Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton had the following to say about the deal: "We're thrilled to be distributing this film and we hope this is just the beginning of what will be a long relationship with Rovio as we look for ways to work on future projects together." So it looks li…
World War Z Movie Tie-in Game
Now it is easy to be cynical about this release. From all accounts the upcoming movie only shares the name of the book it was based on and nothing else. On top of that, not only is it another zombie game, but it's a move licensed game as well, and those have a pretty abysmal track record. The trailer looks like your normal zombie fare except for one thing, the zombie crowd technolgy on display. Yes it looks a little goofy, but it also looks like it might lead to some fun moments. Watch the trailer and tell us what you think. The game is set for a June release.…
Scurvy Scallywags Plundering the App Store Soon
Ron Gilbert, the creater of Monkey Island, Deathspank, and most recently, The Cave has turned his attention towards the iOS platform with a match-3 game of all things. The pirate theme is certainly not unwarranted given his history, and the gameplay looks to have RPG elements in it (which Puzzle Quest proved can be very addicitive). Most of all though, there's a definite personality and sense of humour in this trailer that looks like it will do well for yet another entry into a saturated genre. Have a look for yourself. No definitive release date as of yet (aside from 'soon'), but they're looking for either the end of May or the start of June.…
Pudding Monsters is free! Free pudding for all!
Zeptolab's puzzling monster mash up Pudding Monsters is currently free on the App Store, which means there's never been a better time to grab the game of squishy beasts, gooey trails, and delicious desserts. The follow up to Cut The Rope might not have gained as many accolades as its erstwhile predecessor, but it's still an entertaining and engaging little puzzler featuring some of the most adorable beasts the mobile gaming world has ever seen. When we reviewed it at the end of last year we gave it full marks, citing its perfectly paced puzzles and gorgeous graphics as reasons for falling in love with its squelchy, slidey premise. If you've never played the game we suggest you go and grab…
Chuck the Muck Review
Chuck yourself before you muck yourself! Sorry about that, but with a game title like Chuck the Muck it can be difficult not to make jokes. The title is also sort of misleading. Yes the game does indeed contain a muck, and as it is a physics flinger, there is certainly a high level of chucking, but the muck must be fed crystals (three in each level to be precise), and so the critter you control is the one being chucked around these single screen puzzles. The muck just looks on, and giv…
Quadropus Rampage
From the makers of Towelfight 2: The Monocle of Destiny, comes a new arcade style brawler titled Quadropus Rampage. There is a teaser trailer, and you most definitely should take a look. I think it's the 3D isometric viewpoint plus the colours, but I am reminded of Bastion. The game is looking quite good, and we'll have plenty of time for new developments as it won't be released until June 6th. We'll keep you posted.…
Starship Battles
Starship Battles is Missile Command in space, with improved graphics, and a weapon upgrade progression system. All that sounds pretty good. If you agree with that assessment, check out the trailer. It even has music from Two Steps From Hell in it (you know, that group whose music you hear in every advert and trailer if you own one of their albums?). While no definitive release date is announced, it is hoping to be out before the end of May, so keep an eye on the App Store!…
Dig! Review
What recourse does a failed archaeologist have when the museum funding him is hurting for business? Well as a last ditch effort (get it?), he might try and set up a dig site in his backyard, excavating the wonders of the Earth to be put on display, and the further he digs, the more valuable treasures he hopes to find. Dig is an arcade game where your shovel must excavate seventy five percent of the plot of land you have, hopefully discovering the five treasures hidden there before mov…
Tasty Tadpoles Review
It's a tadpole eat tadpole world out there. Like most of nature, the big gobble up the small, but since we as gamers enjoy playing as the underdog overcoming the odds and surviving to reach our goal, sometimes being the small is a good thing. At least in gaming terms. In Tasty Tadpoles you have to guide your little tadpole guy to the safety of the logs, while avoiding the larger tadpoles who will swallow you whole in a heartbeat. Along the way, there are three stars to collect (of cou…
...And that has Made all the Difference
Spryfox, the developers of Triple Town have released a teaser trailer for their next game, 'Road not Taken', inspired at least by Robert Frost's famous poem. Details are fairly scarce, and the trailer itself only shows a couple seconds of gameplay, but it looks to have their familiar visual style. It apparently is some form of roguelike where choice weighs heavy (if the poem is anything to go by). I sense a high 'risk verses reward' factor. Have a watch of the trailer, and we'll let you know more as news develops. …
Rymdkapsel Headed to iOS in July
Released on the Playstation Network this week, this odd relaxing space strategy game that looks to be a form of tower defence will be coming to the iOS in a couple of months. In the meantime, have a look at the trailer and wonder what exactly is going on. I have to wonder if it's pronounced 'rhymed - capsule' or 'rih-mid-kap-sell'. Yes, this is the sort of thing we deliberate over.…
Rovio Entering the Publishing Game
On the look out for the next Angry Birds, Rovio has decided to expand its company into a publishing wing called Rovio Stars. They already have two games lined up, and these are Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage, and Tiny Thief. Icebreaker looks like your standard physics puzzler, and it certainly looks like the type of game that Rovio would publish, but the ice slicing mechanic looks to add a nice flavour to the gameplay, and the art style is pretty interesting. Tiny Thief is a little more striking in the art department. It's also hard to pinpoint the actual gameplay from the trailer. It seems to be a puzzle game in which you interact with your enviroment in interesting ways t…
You can't track an app via AppSpy (at least not to my knowledge). You'll just have to find another…