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Is Dreamworks Universe of Legends suitable for younger mobile gamers?
Have you ever wondered what a team-up between Po from Kung-fu Panda, a dragon from How to Train Your Dragon, and another character from a third Dreamworks property might look like? No? Me neither, but some people probably have, and they're who I'm writing this content for. That's because Dreamworks: Universe of Legends came out last week. It's a free to play casual RPG featuring heroes from a whole bunch of Dreamworks animation properties. And it's quite a lot of fun, if you're into that sort of thing. But there are a few nooks and crannies that people who are unfamiliar with the genre might have trouble with, especially if they're younger players. And since that's pretty much who the game…
The best hints, tips, and tricks for Squashy Bug for iPhone and iPad
Squashy Bug, as you might be able to tell from the title, is a game about a Squashy Bug. You're not trying to squash the squashy bug though, you're trying to stop it from getting squashed. All the while attempting to increase your high score. It's a pretty simple thing, but there are a few tips and tricks that we've collated during our time with the game that are sure to push you even higher up the leaderboards. And since we're all good eggs here at AppSpy, we figured it'd be a very good idea to share them with you. If you've got your own hints that you'd like to share then feel free to hurl them into the comments section at the end of the article. And if you don't, well that's fine too. Y…
The best hints, tips, and tricks for Squashy Bug for iPhone and iPad
Squashy Bug, as you might be able to tell from the title, is a game about a Squashy Bug. You're not trying to squash the squashy bug though, you're trying to stop it from getting squashed. All the while attempting to increase your high score. It's a pretty simple thing, but there are a few tips and tricks that we've collated during our time with the game that are sure to push you even higher up the leaderboards. And since we're all good eggs here at AppSpy, we figured it'd be a very good idea to share them with you. If you've got your own hints that you'd like to share then feel free to hurl them into the comments section at the end of the article. And if you don't, well that's fine too. Y…
Latest MU Origin update empowers pets with evolutionary skills
As the autumnal conkers are dropping from the trees, publisher Webzen is dropping yet another update to its groundbreaking MMORPG MU Origin. This time, there’s a battle royale, temple blessings and pet perks to play with. First to mention is the addition of a pet skill system. This is available if you’ve completed the Faith War quest, and applicable to all pets level thirty and above. You can unlock and upgrade skill slots, with a maximum of four for a fully levelled pet. The skills themselves are useful defensive, passive and offensive effects that come in three grades – Magic, Rare and Epic. They can also be upgraded using Elemental Stones, so you can now supe up your…
AndroidThe 5 best games for iPhone and iPad this week - October 27th
Oh well it's Friday. Another week lost to the rampant march of time. Have you achieved all the things you wanted to? Have you become a useful member of the work force? Have you sat around in your pants a lot wondering what you're doing with your life? Probably that last one if you're anything like me. Whatever you have or haven't done, Friday is when we round up the best games that have come out on the App Store this week. It's just something we like to do, we're not contractually obliged to do it or anything. It's just a bit of a giggle. As usual you can click on the emboldened names of the games below to download them from the App Store. And if you think we've missed anything feel free t…
Big Farm: Mobile Harvest puts you in charge of your very own plot of land
Big Farm: Mobile Harvest is the new version of Goodgame Studios’ farm simulator, previously only playable through browsers. Now you can grow your own farm into a thriving enterprise from your handheld device, without ever having to get muddy. Hooray! You’ve just inherited some acres of land from your uncle George, and it’s your job to transform the plot, planting crops, hiring farmhands and rearing animals to turn this brownfield into a green and pleasant land. Helping you along the way are Tessa and Benny, along with other cheerful local folk. They’ll give you advice and issue you quests to complete. You can form co-ops with other Big Farm: Mobile Harvest players…
Here's everything you need to know about Animal Crossing Pocket Camp for iPhone and iPad
Well the big news in the mobile world over the past couple of days has been all about Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. So I figured it was high time that I wrote something rounding up everything that we know about the game at this point in time. There's going to be a lot of info, but I reckon you're cool enough to deal with it. And make sure you click on all the shiny links scattered around this content, because our dreamy sister site Pocket Gamer has been doing some excellent work on the game and I wouldn't want you to miss out on anything. Oh, and if you've got any questions or comments then feel free to hurl them into the void at the bottom of the article that certain people have been known…
Take down a dragon and dominate in new idle RPG, Endless Dungeon: Dragon Saga
Tranquil taps and touches are all that’s needed to complete your journey in Endless Dungeon: Dragon Saga, a new RPG that offers players an idle approach to their role-playing. Available now on iOS and Android from today, the game combines full 3D visuals with an easy to pick up control scheme, being perfect for those craving deep mechanics but don’t have much time on their hands. As the title indicates, Endless Dungeon: Dragon Saga features a near-infinite number of dungeons to work your way through, with over 3,000 challenges to overcome and plenty of gold to gather. Such activities aim to provide players with a constant sense of freshness when questing, all wrapped up in a f…
The best games on sale for iPhone and iPad right now - October 25th
Well we've entered the middle of the week time. The middle of the working week anyway. I mean technically, if you think about it, Thursday is actually the middle of the week. But here at AppSpy we don't like to split hairs. We like to talk about excellent mobile video games. And on Wednesday we like to talk about slightly cheaper excellent mobile video games. That's right folks, it's time to round up the finest interactive digital experiences that are currently less expensive than they have been at some point in the past. What a time to be alive. As usual you can click on the emboldened names of the games below to slog it over to the App Store and download them. And if you think there are…
The best hints, tips, and tricks for Warhammer Quest 2
Let's not beat around the bush here, Warhammer Quest 2 is pretty damn good. It's also pretty damn massive, and it can be a little bit daunting taking your first steps into the dank and miserable fantasy world that the game throws at you. But don't you worry, because that's what we're here for. In this guide we're going to walk you through some of the hints and tips that you're going to need to become the scourge of the beastmen and return some sort of order to the dungeons and castles you find yourself stumbling through. Know your team One of the keys to success in Warhammer Quest 2 is making sure that you know the strenghts and weaknesses of the team of heroes you're taking into battle.…
The best tips and tricks for Dune for iPhone and iPad
So you've gone right ahead and downloaded Dune, the new game from Voodoo. You're sat there looking at it, wondering why your scores aren't the greatest scores that anyone has ever gotten in the game. Well fret ye not little one, because we're here to help. If you're not familiar with the game, it's sort of like Tiny Wings. But there's a bit more going on than that. And rather than chasing distance you're chasing points. Lovely, lovely points that are going to make your family proud of you and probably get you that promotion you've been chasing at work. So strap in, sit tight, look at the screen, and we'll walk you through a bunch of hints and tips to ensure that you're smashing those high…
The 5 best games for iPhone and iPad this week - October 20th
It's Friday again. The week is spinning towards its ignominious and no doubt messy end. By which I mean it's nearly the weekend and we're all probably going to go out and get real silly. I know I am. Real silly. You know what I mean. Anyway, there's still the small matter of one more bit of AppSpy content to round off the week in style. And since it's Friday, like it always is on Fridays, that means we're going to round up all the best games that came out on the App Store this week. So that'll be fun. As usual you can click on the emboldened names of the games below to download them from the App Store. And if you've spotted anything that caught your eye that we've missed, feel free to chuc…
The Thursday Find, our favourite game of the week - Time Recoil
Oh look it's Thursday again. I know I said things were going to change around here last week, but I've decided some things are better staying the way they are. At least for the time being anyway. But don't get too attached to anything, destruction is the nature of the universe. All of that means that we're going to do another Thursday Find. That's when we write about one game that you definitely should be playing this week. It was hard picking just one, but I think I've spotted an under-appreciated doozy that's going to make you go “oh, thanks for finding us that under-appreciated doozy, Harry.” As usual you can click on the emboldened name of the game below to download it from…
3 reasons to play Thunder Armada - the new WWII naval stategy game from Chyogame
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. Realistic models Thunder Armada features detailed models strictly based on the design of historical vessels from around the world, rendered in 3D. The British Nelson-class and American Iowa-class battleships feature alongside the likes of the Japanese super-dreadnought Nagato and Kuroshio destroyers. History buffs should find something to get excited…
Do battle with the Gods in MMORPG Eternity Guardians, available on iOS and Android
Ever wanted to take down a god? Well you’re in luck, as Eternity Guardians – a full 3D fantasy MMORPG – lets you rub shoulders with the likes of Loki and Odin. Releasing today for both iOS and Android, the game places you in the role of a humble demigod tasked with saving your sister while fending off hordes of orcs in a bid to restore peace. Full of configurable weapon combinations and companions to collect, Eternity Guardians improves upon the traditional RPG formula by offering players a great deal of choice. A design element most evident when looking at the game’s combat system, when battling you’ll be able to switch weapons mid-fight to help keep the act…
