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Wrath of Gems sees Genera Games update their Star Trek title
If you’ve been known to frequent the classic title in the past, you’ll know that players were able to battle in the guise of weekly tournaments alone. However, with Genera Games’ recent version, Wrath of Gems, players can now get stuck in to its most exciting new feature: Alliances. With this, players can work to curate the strongest, most resilient teams with which to destroy their opposition. This social, strategy-based layer offers a whole new take on the game, allowing players to test their skills by expanding their team based on fleet and crew. For players who have been defeated in the past and would like a rematch on their losses, the game now includes a r…
appleZPlay announce upcoming release, Inner Circle. Can you get your head around it?
Publishers ZPlay are bringing a new fast-paced puzzle title to the App Store in the coming months: Inner Circle. Centring on a simple interface with bright, eye-catching graphics, the game is perfect for a vast majority of mobile gamers, young and old. To succeed, players must strive to line up coloured rings with the ‘inner circle’, before they hit the centre. To do this, the ring must be tapped to rotate, then swiped to shrink the circle faster once the colours are aligned – gleaning more points for speedier responses. With a massive array of 250 levels that boast a smorgasbord of progressive challenges, Inner Circle appeals heavily to those looking for a long…
Get behind the wheel with Steampunk Wizards’ new release Dead Hand Drive
If the idea of strategy bores you to tears and you like nothing better than to proverbially bust stuff up, Steampunk Wizards’ new title Dead Hand Drive is going to be right up your street. In a post-apocalyptic land, you must opt for your weapon of choice (a four-wheel drive of death) and set about the streets mowing down zombies like there’s no tomorrow - because, let’s face it, there’s probably not… In the midst of your (un)death mission, you can take some light relief in more chilled out activities like supply runs and seeking out the odd human with an actual heartbeat. To ensure that you’re always leaving the zombies in your dust, there are heaps…
Beautiful RTS title, Battleplans, comes to the iOS platform
To all the iOS fans out there: rejoice! This week, publishers En Masse Entertainment dropped their slickly animated game Battleplans onto the App Store for us all to enjoy – for free. Playing on a modernised take of the genre, Battleplans will be sure to excite RTS lovers new and old. The player-driven publisher pushes the games tendency to allow complex immersion whilst remaining a non-committal title, with the tactical depth of a traditional RTS game and the accessibility and controls of a simpler device. This allows the game to be experienced by those who have perhaps never delved into the genre, too. Focusing predominantly on tactical movement and the careful positionin…
Game Craft’s Legend of War lands in App Store and Google Play
If you’re looking for a title that encompasses the two different worlds of strategy and skill, Game Craft’s new release, Legend of War, is definitely worth spending an afternoon with. Whether it's waging war on opposing legions or forging your own empire, there’s plenty to get stuck into. We spoke to the developers following the game’s release: What were your inspirations behind Legend of War? "Here at Game Craft, we love Clash of Clans for mobile, and Total War on PC, meaning that a Total War-esque experience for mobile was at the top of our priorities. With some of the same strategy elements behind it, yet on a smaller, more bitesized scale, we incorporated el…
AppSpy is hiring a part time Staff Writer
Steel Media is hiring a part time Staff Writer to produce written features, reviews, and news for AppSpy, a leading mobile games and apps website. AppSpy takes an alternative look at the world of apps. With a focus on video, AppSpy is the place to go and see the latest mobile games in action. The site prides itself on its professional video reviews and features that provide expert analysis and opinions on all of the best mobile games as soon as they hit the market. AppSpy also has a constantly growing YouTube channel - which boasts over 80,000 subscribers - and started broadcasting live streams over Twitch in the past year. It now has over 5 million views to date, and allows the site to in…
London commuters battle monsters in Clash Of Kings stunt
Last week on the banks of the Thames, 120 knights and a couple of lava monsters reenacted a skirmish from Elex game Clash Of Kings. Here's the official video from the event. Confused Londoners stopped in their tracks as the vast army gathered at St Katherine’s Dock to march across Tower Bridge and to Potter’s Field where they battled on the bank of the River Thames. Look for the hastags #LondonsBattle and #FightLikeAKing on Twitter to see more photos from us and the public. Moments after the battlefield was cleared, lucky passers by were treated to free ale and a hog roast. There are some pictures from the event at Pocket Gamer's Facebook page. Since launch, Clash Of Kings pl…
Locojoy Games title Mystic Castle now available from Google Play
If you're looking for a text-based RPG with a fantasy setting, Locojoy Games' 2016 release Mystic Castle deserves a place on your radar. Initlally released back in March this year with iOS compatibility only, the title is now available for free on Android devices, with an exclusive week's release of a free iOS version (20th - 27th May). Straddling a number of genres, the game touches on city building, adventure and simulation; not forgetting its predominant lean towards RPG. The game unfolds with players adopting the role of alchemist, navigating the endless catacombs of a dangerous dungeon. Aiming to create your own underground city, players will face a wealth of differe…
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How to get big and stay big in Slither.io
Slither.io is kind of a combination of Agar.io and the classic Snake, with your goal being to become the biggest snake in the arena. You do this by absorbing the shiny floating pellets littered about like some kind of stretchy Pac-Man, and then trick other snakes into crashing into you to absorb all pellets they've consumed to grow at a much faster pace. Getting big isn't easy. In fact, it's downright ifficult. So if you manage to get there, you'll likely want to stay here. To help you achieve both of these things, we've come up with a bunch of tips and tricks. Check them out. Start aggressive When you're a little snake with nothing to lose, there's no point in being cautious…
There's a lot of complexity hiding under the spaceship's hood in AstroNest
Seeking a new mobile MMO? Well, look no further than AstroNest - The Beginning, a highly complex sci-fi strategy MMO in which you build a fleet of spaceships and then participate in a battle of wits with legions of other dedicated players.. As an MMO, you'll be doing most of this battling alongside (or against) your friends, as well as taking part in weekly tournaments. Perfecting your fleet isn't easy, as there are a bunch of different aspects to consider. You need to figure out what the absolute best heroes, weapons, and ships are, and then get them working in unison. No mean feat. To learn more about this feature-rich MMO sensation, we reached out to AN Games to find out exactly…
