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ZombieSmash Update Adds Soccer Flair

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
ZombieSmash Update Adds Soccer Flair

Gamedoctors, the indie team behind ZombieSmash has announced a new update for the defensive zombie killer. The free soccer-themed update comes around as football fever spreads across the globe (much like a zombie plague). The update decks out the protagonist's home with decorations in support of your country's team, while turning the encroaching zombies into members of your most hated rival franchise. Many of ZombieSmash!'s powerful weapons will be appropriately themed as well - for instance, the land mines will be booby trapped with the opposing team's flag, but will explode in a torrent of the home team's colors when trod upon. Also included in the update are brand-new weapons, includin…

Angry Birds Gets Another Update!

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Angry Birds Gets Another Update!

Pigs Beware - The Birds Are Back With Reinforcements! The chart-topping puzzle game Angry Birds, and iPad counterpart Angry Birds HD have just received new updates including... - 15 brand new levels- Exciting new themes (clouds/sky)- New Golden Egg levels- A level designed by Ethan, Rovio's greatest fan- A Crystal update to better challenge others- Golden Egg page instructions- Clearly defined reward messages- Even more hours of feather-flinging fun! The previous 1.3.2 iPhone update features are also now included in Angry Birds HD, these include: - A new bird - the highly destructive Toucan!- 45 levels to destroy- Spectacular new themes- Golden eggs hidden throughout the game- Very excit…

Bit Pilot Free For Today

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Bit Pilot Free For Today

The retro-style Bit Pilot is available for Free today as a part of the Free Game a Day Promotion. Bit Pilot will please both retro gamers and bullet hell fans. Its control scheme takes some time getting used to but the game has a lot of personality and offers some asteroid dodging fun.Bullet hell games are starting to become popular on the iphone. It's good to see cause there can be nothing as exhilarating as whipping around the screen, narrowly dodging everything that gets thrown in your way. Bit Pilot is a bullet hell game with a retro style and a unique control scheme. The question is if it all comes together to deliver a great iphone experience. Read The Full Review! Watch our video re…

GodFinger for iPad - Here and Free!

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
GodFinger for iPad - Here and Free!

Ngmoco Inc has recently released GodFinger on the iPad for Free. A game somewhere between Civilisation and the Sims, GodFinger is sure to satisfy any lover of apps like Pocket God who seek a more fulfilled gaming experience rather than repetitive slaughter, tho I believe that's also available. Checkout the YouTube Preview: App Info: Customize, cultivate and wreak havoc on your world with a tap of your finger. Want to give everyone the finger on the go? Get GodFinger, made exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch. Perform an impressive array of Wonders to convert your planet's inhabitants into devoted followers. Put your new followers to work - provide buildings, control th…

AR Monster – New Augmented Reality Game Now Out

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
AR Monster – New Augmented Reality Game Now Out

Hudson Soft recently released AR Monster on the AppStore, a new Augmented Reality game for the iPhone 3GS (3.1.2 or later). It's good to see new apps taking advantage of Augmented Reality, hopefully we'll see the envelope pushed further in it's development. In the meantime, AR Monster is currently available for Free so you can have a play around with it at no expense and little fuss. App Info: AR Monster is a role-playing game that integrates augmented reality technology. Players can discover more than 600 monsters with their iPhone's camera and battle in an augmented reality world. Players will discover more monsters by pointing their camera's view finder in different directions and by mo…

Roll Out with AppStore Success.

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Roll Out with AppStore Success.

Several weeks after its release, Roll Out from developers Bulkypix (Babel Rising, Twin blades, Saving Private Sheep...) has hit the number one spot on the Paid Apps list for France and holds the number two-position worldwide. The figures were reported by Bulkypix's PR after what is regarded as a very sucessful AppStore launch.  "Innovation and originality of Roll Out is the proof that creative casual games can become a real successes on the AppStore" says COO and Head of Marketing, Vincent Dondaine. The game is now available on the AppStore for $0.99 Additional updates will be coming soon. Checkout our Video Review for Roll Out: Read the full review.…

Predators Trailer Released

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Predators Trailer Released

Chillingo and Fox Entertainment have released the official trailer for the upcoming Predators game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The App is expected to hit the AppStore towards the end of the month. Checkout the Trailer on YouTube: App Info: Play as the fearsome Predator in this officially licensed game based on Robert Rodriguez's new sci-fi, action thriller film, PREDATORSTM. Hone your tracking skills and killing techniques to lethal precision as you collect the most prized trophies - heads of human prey. Unlock new weapons and leverage your stealth abilities to hide from enemies. Be wary of human fighters' attempts to band together to defeat you. Teach them that resistance is…

GT Racing: Motor Academy HD Out Now!

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
GT Racing: Motor Academy HD Out Now!

Gameloft has just released the iPad version of their 3D racer GT Racing: Motor Academy HD. HD features include... - Huge content: 107 models from 25 worldwide manufacturers- Approx 24-hour lifespan thanks to the career mode allowing players passing driving tests and access over 60 racing events- Online multiplayer- HD graphics- Redesigned and animated cockpits for an even better representation of racing- Customisable interface + replay editor Checkout our review of the original GT Racing for the iPhone: App Info: A RACING EXPERIENCE OPTIMIZED FOR YOUR iPad - HD graphics and all cockpits redesigned for an even more faithful representation of racing - Make the game yours t…

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Finally Arrives

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Finally Arrives

Gameloft has re-released Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, originally pulled from the AppStore after only a shot time out a few weeks ago. We will have a review out in a couple of hours; in the meantime, here is some App info... YouTube Preview: Let the Warrior Within take over your iPhone/iPod touch! One of the most anticipated video game franchises is finally available on the App Store. Hunted down by the Empress of Time, you'll embark on a pirate ship and visit accursed palaces to triumph over evil. A CONSOLE-QUALITY GAME - Graphics optimized to push the technical capabilities of the iPhone. - Enjoy an explosive mixture of intense fighting moves for an impressive level of q…

Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem Coming to the iPhone

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem Coming to the iPhone

Gameloft has announced that Spider-Man his making his way to the iPhone with a new adventure inspired by the latest Ultimate Spider-Man Comics. A trailer has been released and Gameloft has been passing around some quite colorful screenshots. Checkout the Trailer on YouTube... ...and some screenshots:…

Fruit Ninja 1.3 Update Released – The Dojo Opens!

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Fruit Ninja 1.3 Update Released – The Dojo Opens!

Halfbrick Studios has just released a new update for Fruit Ninja. The Dojo addition for version 1.3 is Sensei's Swag - an area where you can unlock and apply some amazing changes to the game. By completing various objectives within both Classic and Zen Mode, you can unlock new backgrounds and swipes and begin using them instantly. This update includes three new backgrounds and three new swipes - simply open the Sensei's Swag menu to see which you have unlocked and the objectives required for each one. And finally, one of the most requested fruit from the community has now been added! It may not be particularly sweet but it sure is juicy - please welcome LEMONS to the cast of colorful chara…

Pro Zombie Soccer Kicks into the AppStore Today

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Pro Zombie Soccer Kicks into the AppStore Today

Is there any genre of game not yet invaded by the undead? For those who want a twist on their soccer action during the FIFA World Cup, how 'bout checking out Chillingo's new Pro Zombie Soccer, due for release later today. The game will launch at the special price of $0.99. App Info: Get ready because the zombie apocalypse has hit planet earth. Jax, an ex-soccer player down on his luck has been bitten by one of the undead, none other than his favorite pro soccer star! Soon, Jax discovers he has inherited new super-powers he can use to help defeat the zombie attackers. His unique deadly weapon is the extreme power generated when he kicks a soccer ball with his zombie-powered feet! The…

ZombieKiller Ultimate – There are Comic Zombies now!

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
ZombieKiller Ultimate – There are Comic Zombies now!

Indie developers Team Black Cat has jumped onto the pool of Zombie apps to bring us the comic-book like 2D FPS ZombieKiller Ultimate. With nice looking backgrounds, basic controls and a distinct animated style, this app looks to be a nice grab at only $0.99, but take a look at the gameplay preview and see for yourself... App Info: Explore the zombie infested world and survive! You are the chosen one to be the best zombie killer. Don't wait! If you think you are the best killer, give it a shot! However, you've got to remember that it won't be easy to beat them... Introduction: 'Zombie Killer' is a First Person Shooter (FPS) with cartoon style graphics, realistic shooting feelin…

Pandora War – New Defense Game Released

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Pandora War – New Defense Game Released

Pandora War was recently released by Fandorasoft, a Greek-Mythology themed shoot-defense game with both beautiful and confusing visuals; I say that because the gameplay screenshots look as if such an epic battle is raging  that at first glance it's hard to see whats going on.  Eitherway, checkout the gameplay preview below, I'm sure it will please any fan of the genre.We'll have a review out shortly. YouTube Preview: App Info: 1. Prologue You are now the defender of the holy temple of God. Fight the ever-striking enemies with powerful magic and mercenaries! 2. Overview Pandora War is an easy-to-play shooting defense game which defeating corrupted enemies that ch…

Pro Evolution Soccer out in NZ, Europe and Australia

News By Callum Webster, 13 years, 9 months ago
Pro Evolution Soccer out in NZ, Europe and Australia

Konami has released Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 in New Zealand, Australia and most European AppStores, it should hit the US store anytime soon. App Info: Outstanding Accessibility for Beginners and Experts: The uniquely designed true flowTM control system provides instant access for players of all levels by utilising the iPhone's intuitive accelerometer and AI-supported touch controls. More advanced players are presented with unlimited freedom of play by being able to master classic console-style controls with virtual pad and buttons. Unrivalled Realism: Experience incredible gameplay and focus on tactics, goals and winning trophies while competing against the most advanced team and pla…