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Road Not Taken and 5 other beautifully mysterious puzzle games
This week sees the launch of Road Not Taken onto the App Store, a simple puzzle game that's simultaneously full of beauty and mystery. Perhaps surprisingly, such a combination of elements isn't wholly unique on Apple's dazzlingly well-stocked App Store. There's a good bunch of iOS games out there that manage to tickle your brain, bathe your eyes, and tempt your curiosity all at once. Here are six of them, starting with the Spry Fox's new entrant itself. Road Not Taken Spry Fox has already made a name for itself in the puzzle game department with the innovative Triple Town, but Road Not Taken is another kettle of fish entirely. It might look like another clever grid-based block-shifter,…
Year WalkStranger Things: 7 films that inspired the Netflix hit
Netflix has yet another hit on its hands with the eight-part sci-fi series Stranger Things. One of the big elements that has viewers of a certain age and disposition nodding approvingly is the host of '70s and '80s movie references The Duffer Brothers have managed to cram in. If you've binge-watched your way through Stranger Things and fancy going back to the source, you can rent or buy these classic '80s films from iTunes, or many of the usual digital media store suspects. For those who never saw these films but loved Stranger Things, you're in for a curiously familiar treat. Before we begin, we should list a SPOILER ALERT here if you haven't finished (or started) Stranger Things, as we'…
MU Origin is now available on iOS and Android
Mu Origin is often seen at the top of the charts in App Stores in China, and within the top-grossing charts on Google Play worldwide. After increasing popularity in Korea, recording a massive 6 million downloads and not to mention over 120 registered players in China alone. Mu Origin is unavoidably making a very good impression across Europe and America. The game has a lot to offer alongside awesome 3D MMORPG and is incredibly fun to play. Join your friends as you power through levels with endless content on offer, on this incredible fantasy journey towards victory. Leveling up is fast-paced, the controls are simple to learn and the characters are unique. Popular characters include Th…
6 films that share the Bourne identity
With Jason Bourne hitting cinemas and iTunes pushing The Complete Bourne 4 Movie Collection (snappy title), perhaps now would be a good time to reflect on the huge influence The Bourne Identity and its sequels have had on the action genre. From brutally unflinching hand-to-hand combat to a naturalistic shooting style in muted European settings, and right down to conspiracy-laden themes that reflect the political concerns of the time, traces of the Bourne series can be seen in most modern action films. Here are six films that have quite clearly been influenced by Matt Damon's iconic amnesiac assassin. Casino Royale Image: United Artists Corporation Daniel Craig's first stint as 007 was…
6 Nintendo properties that would benefit from the Pokemon GO treatment
Pokemon GO is big. Really big. You know what happens when games get big, don't you? The companies involved (and everyone else for that matter) try to repeat the formula. In the wake of Pokemon GO, it seems obvious that AR gaming is going to be a big thing for the foreseeable future. If Nintendo's looking for another hit IP to apply Niantic's AR formula to (and we know it's getting into mobile gaming), we can think of some great candidates. And yes, we know that Pokemon GO isn't actually a Nintendo effort as such. But it did kind of come about through an idea by late Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata, and the Kyoto company also holds a major stake in The Pokemon Company. What, you think it's a coin…
Finished with Pokemon GO? Here are 5 more top AR games
We doubt you are done with Pokemon GO just yet, but with reports of the first gamer to 'catch 'em all' filtering through, you might be before too long. The good news for those bitten by the Pokemon bug (there are multiple types, you know) is that there are a whole bunch of traditional Pokemon games to get your teeth into, such as Pokemon X and Y on the Nintendo 3DS. But what about if it was the whole mobile augmented reality (AR) edge that you loved about Pokemon GO? We have just the AR game alternatives for you. Ingress Let's start with the biggest and most obvious next step for Pokemon GO fans: Ingress. It was built by the team behind Pokemon GO, Niantic. Indeed, while Pokemon GO mig…
Forget Batman v Superman - here are 7 superhero movies that deserve to be rediscovered
With Batman v Superman recently made available to buy on iTunes and other digital stores, we thought now would be a good time to look at a few oft-forgotten superhero films you can generally buy or rent for much cheaper. These ones don't suck, either. Head off on a tour of the usual digital movie sites this week and you'll doubtless get the hard sell on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film's release at retail has been nicely timed to coincide with Comic-Con, and the first trailers for follow-up films Justice League and Wonder Woman. Of course, as high-profile as Batman v Superman is, most sources will agree that it simply isn't very good. If you want to see a genuinely decent super…
7 classic sci-fi movies available on iTunes right now
Star Trek Beyond is out now at the cinema. Have you seen it yet? Either way, celebrate with some fantastic films on the iTunes store! It’s the 50th anniversary of Star Trek this year and the latest big screen instalment, Star Trek Beyond, hits the cineplexes this month. That’s awesome news for every sci-fi fan out there. Such an iconic series needs an equally emblematic build-up before you watch it, and that’s why we found our seven favourite films that, just like Star Trek, are quintessential in defining the genre. You can find any of these films on Apple’s movie store right now, so you can pick up your iPad or iPhone and rent them this minute. What are you waiting…
Here Are 20 Free Apps to Help You Survive The Heatwave
Ah, the British summer. Overcast, rain, cold… No! Wait! For once, it actually is sunny! You may be stuck at work during this recent heatwave, like us, or perhaps you’re heading for the beaches of Brazil, like our boss. But no matter where you are, there’s an app to help you get through the burning days. We’ve compiled some of the most useful tools to guide your journey into the world of sweat and sunburn. The best thing about all these apps is that they will get you out of the house…. At the very least, you’ll catch more Pokémon. Check the weather To check whether there is a strong enough wind for you to surf the waves, or if it’s cool e…
Fantasy RPG title Eldrian Legacy now available on Google Play and App Store
If you missed out on the pre-register event then, sucks to be you, because the fantasy RPG title has now been released for iOS and Android systems, meaning the pre-register window is now closed! If you were lucky enough to cash in on the offer, you can now claim your bounty of 20,000 gold, 600 diamonds and 50 energy. Now you’ve (hopefully) got your headstart in the game, it’s time to get to grips with mastering it. The main premise is to create a team of characters who come from one of 6 different elements, ensuring that they work together in the best possible way to become the strongest party. By collecting Soul Stone, you must strive to level up your team as you face a whol…
RTS title Battleplans now also available for Android systems
Android owners with a penchant for RTS titles can celebrate: publishers En Masse Entertainment have released their successful title, Battleplans, for Android systems and no longer just Apple products. However, Apple users will be pleased to discover a new update for the title on iOS devices. Revolving around the gist of the strategy genre, whilst incorporating modern elements such a precision-planning and real-time integration, Battleplans opens up the genre to a vast mass of prospective players. By either following the main story of ‘Skulls’, where players must strive to advance the skills and special abilities of their playable heroes, or unlocking the endless element of th…
Crab War - Mutate, Multiply and Unleash the Swarm!
If you’re looking for a challenging clicker with great story lines, fantastic art work and loathsome bad guys, Crab War could be the game for you.After centuries of cowering in fear from the brutal reptiles that conquered their home above ground, the Crab War App allows you to grow and command an army of crabs in an attempt to defeat over 50 challenging bosses. The app allows you to create your own unique, strategy of attack as your progress through the levels. Pick and choose from varied Crab Evolution Paths, mutations and abilities.Wipe out dangerous reptiles with your personally designed swarms, pick from shadow, amethyst and emerald swarms to name a few.Each swarm holds a combin…
Monopolise on JoyCity’s pre-register event for Eldrian Legacy
If you’ve heard about JoyCity’s imminent fantasy-based RPG release, Eldrian Legacy and, consequently, find yourself impatiently awaiting its drop in July you’ll be pleased to hear about their pre-register event. The event offers players a delectable bounty of 300 diamonds, 10,000 gold and 50 energy in order to get that helping hand upon the game’s release. To cash in on these, you must visit the event page, enter your email address and then log into the title within 7 days of its release on the 14th. In addition to this, you can also retrieve a further 300 diamonds and 10,000 gold for the game by sharing the event page with your friends through your profile. Th…
Inner Circle now available on the App Store
Like puzzle titles? Like snazzy graphics and an addictive soundtrack to boot? ZPlay’s latest release, Inner Circle, provides just those things for the mass market, with a brand new release that appeals to gamers, young and old. Think of it as a 21st Century Tetris upgrade, if you will. Since their start in 2010, ZPlay have attracted an impressive following of more than 400 million users worldwide as well as earning top 10 rankings for many of their titles. The main idea behind the game is to ensure that the varying colours of the outer ring align with those of the ‘inner circle’, before said outer ring comes into contact with the inner one. Winning is achieved by tappin…
Expand your app’s horizons with Chinese site APPTUTTi
Pouring exponential sums of money and effort into an app to find it doesn’t flourish particularly well when published to store is a developer’s nightmare. Making sure you know how to cleverly market a release it paramount to its success, regardless of how great the title itself may be. That’s where new online portal APPTUTTi comes in – the service allows developers to post their creations further than the stereotypical App Store and Google Play, instead branching out to the Chinese stores. One of said Chinese stores happens to be the largest in the world – its Android offering. Recent findings through the Mobile Advertising & User Acquisition stu…
