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The Saboteur Now Out!

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 12 months ago
The Saboteur Now Out!

Hands-On Mobile has released a port of The Saboteur for iPhone and iPod Touch. App Info: Saboteur is a dark tale of revenge set in the seedy underground of 1940's occupied France. During World War II, Sean Devlin, an Irishman with a heart of gold and fists of steel, sets out on a path of vengeance against the Nazis who destroyed everything he cared about. Sean wages a personal war against the Nazis and plays by his own rules. Get this Game on the AppStore for only $2.99!…

MonsterTruck Rally Tears into the AppStore

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 12 months ago
MonsterTruck Rally Tears into the AppStore

XLab Technologies have released their new rally racer; MonsterTruck Rally for the modest price of $2.99. There is word of some problems with the iPod Touch 3G (32 and 64 GB) versions, but the developers say they will have the problem fixed soon. App Info: Choose your Monster Truck between Total Destroyer,Monster Crusher,T-Rex Butcher,Sasquatch and Black Mamba! Make the others eat your dust! Race with players all over the world with the amazing multiplayer capabilities of this game. Race on different offroad terrain types on the 4 tracks available: Desert ,Snowy mountains, Jungle and Country. The game also sports an amazing physics emulation with 3 game types: Career,Practice and online…

Xenome: Episode 1 Coming in April

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 12 months ago
Xenome: Episode 1 Coming in April

Nine Pound Studios have announced the upcoming release of their new RPG Xenome: Episode 1, due to come out in April 2010. App Info: The world of Xenome is set in the 24th century.  Mutants and other humanoids roam the Earth unchecked.  The character in the game is an unlikely hero who can't seem to remember who he is after coming out of a 250-year long cryogenic sleep. Union and Prime, the two largest and most powerful Corporations currently in existence, serve as the government and military. They fight against one another over land, resources, and the colonization of foreign planets. The only matter they appear to agree on is that you are a dangerous man and must be found. If…

Kick Ass – The Game! Coming Soon

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 12 months ago
Kick Ass – The Game! Coming Soon

Get Your Ass Kicked! Based on the soon to be released movie of the same name, Kick Ass - The game is an isometric third-person brawler with some great action and is due to come out April 15. YouTube Preview (great stuff): App Info: How come nobody's ever tried to be a superhero?" When Dave Lizewski - ordinary New York teenager and rabid comic-book geek dons a green-and-yellow internet-bought wetsuit to become the no-nonsense vigilante, Kick-Ass, he soon finds an answer to his own question: because it hurts. But, overcoming all the odds, the eager yet inexperienced Dave quickly becomes a phenomenon, capturing the imagination of the public. However, he's not the only superhero ou…

Bowling Down History: Flick Bowling 2

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 12 months ago
Bowling Down History: Flick Bowling 2

Freeverse Inc have released their newest: Flick Bowling 2. This time set amongst five different bowling alleys in five historical locations, and you get a choice of six historical figures to play as, such as Ghengis Khan, Napoleon and Cleopatra. The game self admittedly ignores all historical accuracy and context, but instead brings a funny take on idea 'what if you took historical figures bowling?' Flick Bowling 2 is out for $2.99 at the AppStore. Youtube Preview:…

FROGMAN Leaping onto the AppStore this Month!

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
FROGMAN Leaping onto the AppStore this Month!

Why did the frog cross the road? To save the world of course! Revolutionary Concepts, creators of Cobra Command and the soon to be released Karate Champ, has just released a preview of their new green adventure: Frogman. Take one frog, a blow-fly, two scientists (one good one evil) and a nuclear reactor, and you have the recipe for one of the most off-beat and fun casual games to hit the iPhone AND one of the first to offer a special hi-resolution version for the iPad. Checkout the YouTube Vid:…

WE RULE Released for Free

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
WE RULE Released for Free

Ngmoco Inc. brings us We Rule, a fanciful world of kingdoms where you and your friends rule. Now released for Free on the AppStore with additional content available for purchase. We'll have a review out soon, in the meantime here is some additional info: Youtube Preview: Features: - Over 20 varieties of delicious crops to plant, grow and harvest - Over 50 unique structures to build and customize your kingdom - Dozens of unique Villager professions to keep your citizen population active - Mystical power of Mojo speeds up your harvesting and building projects - Vibrant 3D art, charming characters and a persistent, connected world - Integration with Plus+, the social play net…

Chop Chop Ninja Free for Today!

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
Chop Chop Ninja Free for Today!

Gamerizon's 2D platformer Chop Chop Ninja is free in the AppStore today as apart of the Free App a Day promotion. Platformers have had a rough time on the iphone. A touch directional pad or analogue stick does not give the same fidelity as its real life counterpart. Chop Chop Ninja has decided to create a control scheme made for the iphone that allows jumping and attacking at the touch of a finger. The emporer's daughter has been cursed, and it is up to you to find the ingredients needed to save her! Read the Full Review! Watch our video review: Get the Game on iTunes!…

Garters & Ghouls gets a Winter Nightmare Update

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
Garters & Ghouls gets a Winter Nightmare Update

Namco's dual joystick shooter Garters & Ghouls has received a major update with additional content titled 'Winter Nightmare' available for only $0.99. The update includes: - One Adventure Mode Mission - Over an hour of additional gameplay - New storyline - New weapons: ice beam and flamethrower - New enemies and boss - New achievements - New costume for Marie - New NPC (non-playable character) - Two Survival Mode areas Check out our review of the origional Garters & Gouls.Get the App on the AppStore! Comic Book Out! In addition to this, IDW, an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, has released a digital comic based on…

Tinseltown Dreams: The 50’s has made its Premiere on the AppStore.

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
Tinseltown Dreams: The 50’s has made its Premiere on the AppStore.

Ever thought of making movies from your iPhone? Not small videos recorded from that low-res camera, but major motion pictures where you can make it big! Tinseltown Dreams: The 50's is a Match 3 movie-making game where you can create your very own box-office sensation. Accrue money by swapping tiles; then use the funds to hire a cast and crew and purchase props for your masterpiece.The game is currently available on Apple's App Store for $2.99. Check out the Trailer: More Info: Hollywood is at the center of Tinseltown Dreams: The 50's, a Match 3 movie-making game that allows players to create their very own box-office sensation.  Assume the director's role and swap tiles…

Babeorella… Damn!

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
Babeorella… Damn!

Indie developers Doublesix have announced the March 25th release of their new super sexy arena based score chaser Babeorella. You play as Babeorella, crash landed on a remote asteroid teeming with hordes of killer robots!!  Using a variety of ranged attacks, this arcade shooter pits Babeorella against these hordes... KEY FEATURES - Distance-context based attacks, weapons change depending on the range you engage the enemy- Upgradeable abilities and attacks - Multiple enemy types that attack in a variety of ways and ranges - In-game challenges - Unlockable outfits This looks pretty cool, check out the following YouTube preview and a short comic strip giving some of the background be…

EA to Release 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in April

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
EA to Release 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in April

EA Mobile has announced the upcoming release of 2010 FIFA World Cup to celebrate the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Initial reports say it resembles FIFA 10 but EA has promised a number of alterations. We are told expect a much simpler control system, among other new features. The App is set for release on April 30th 2010.…

Fast and Furious: Adrenaline set for April Release

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
Fast and Furious: Adrenaline set for April Release

It has been confirmed that Fast and Furious: Adrenaline will be released on the AppStore sometime in April. Although some characters from the last game pop up, this new addition is promising to be completely different from the first instalment. This time it's all about Turf War with a 'persistent street-racing scene' where you can join a crew and conquer territories by winning races. You will also have to defend your territory.  But the turf war goes even further with the ability for you to fight over territories with your friends via Facebook. There will be four locations, five modes (Road Race, Time Trial, Cop Chase, Boss Battle and Drag Race), 12 tracks and a choice between 35 cars.…

Ice Hockey Nations 2010, Very Distinctive

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
Ice Hockey Nations 2010, Very Distinctive

UK developer Distinctive, known as the makers of EA's FIFA for mobile, and their own Rugby Nations for iPhone have announced the upcoming release of Ice Hockey Nations 2010. Promising to be a fast-paced and fun game which recreates the excitement and strategy of the sport on the small screen. Some notable features: - The first full 6 on 6 Ice Hockey simulation game on iPhone/iPod touch. - Take control using touchscreen d-pad and control buttons. - Real player movement animation using motion capture. - 14 national teams to choose from. - Quick play, Practise, Tournament, Exhibition and League game modes. We'll have more info as it come out but in the mean time, check out the following Yo…

EA to Release Skate It in May

News By Callum Webster, 14 years ago
EA to Release Skate It in May

With Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 on its way, it seems only natural for a line up of Skate Apps to be waiting in the wings. E.A. are one of the first to step up to the bar with the announcement of the upcoming release of Skate It, which should be hitting the AppStore in May. The controls will consist of a combination of accelerometers and screen gestures. Movements and tricks will be controlled by your fingers on the touch screen. There will be a number of modes including professional, tournaments, mini-assignments and create your own course. With extras you'd expect from a great skate game like replays and custom courses, Skate It is sure to satisfy any skate enthusiast. From EA: Key Featur…