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Ryan Kesler is here to tell you about NHL 2K for iOS and Android devices
Yep, Ryan Kesler from the Anaheim Ducks talks you through what's new in this mobile release of NHL 2K. There are details of My Career mode in which you control one player and take them through an indepth championship mode, there's word on the 3 vs. 3 Mini Rink mode and the turn-based multiplayer too. The game also supports iOS controllers, and has live roster updates. NHL 2K is out now on iOS and Android, and is a premium release. [App Store link][Google Play link]…
NHL 2KTrain Conductor 3 pulls into Android and iOS stations in 2015, headed to PAX Australia
Skip to below this text and you'll find the trailer for Train Conductor 3. Click play on it. Go on. Look how bloomin' beautiful it is. Look at it! Gorgeous! In addition to revealing their latest title, the team behind the game - The Voxel Agents - has announced that action puzzler Train Conductor 3 is headed to PAX Australia this year, so if you're going there too then you'll get to play it before any other member of the general public, you lucky sausage. Not going to PAX Australia, but got an iPhone, or an iPad, or an Android device? Then you'll be able to play Train Conductor 3 when it arrives some time in 2015.…
Some Pixar peeps are making a character action adventure called Flyhunter: Origins, it's coming to iOS and Android this October
Steel Wool Games comprises of Pixar creative types, and they're releasing their first effort on iOS and Android (and PC, Mac, and consoles) in October. Published by Ripstone, the game's titled Flyhunter: Origins and it appears to primarily be a platformer with shooting elements, plus some minigames and silly humour thrown in for good measure. This is the trailer, what do you make of it?…
Bounty Hunt is a free-to-play gunslinging duel in the wild west
Games set in the wild west are almost always a bit naff, with a few exceptions, most notably Sunset Riders and Red Dead Redemption. I'm yet to play Bounty Hunt, but the trailer looks really promising. It's a duelling game with a "flick fire" mechanic, Wi-Fi multiplayer, some cool weather effects, character customisation, and the ability to get new weapons as well as upgrading the ones you already have. Here's that trailer I mentioned earlier. Bounty Hunt is out now on iOS and Android, and it's free-to-play. [App Store link][Google Play link]…
Hands-on with Javelin Masters 2, in which I throw a mighty 94.52 metres
In this video I get a score that's almost good enough to break into the top 100 of my country. That's pretty good I reckon, certainly far better than any real life attempts at getting into athletics I've tried. Javelin Masters 2 is out now, it's free, it's a bit moreish, and I'm loving it at the moment. So AppSpy community, go grab it and see if you can beat my score.…
Escape from Montegrande is SkiFree by way of David O'Reilly
All you need to do in Escape from Montegrande is escape. Simple. Except that you're bring chased by police, and the snowy path you're skiing down is littered with hazards. Luckily you have access to weapons to clear the way, and incredible skiing abilities to call upon. The trailer for Escape from Montegrande looks awesome, have a peek. Want to get MEGO's latest? It's free on Android (with ads) and $1.99 / £1.49 for iOS users. [App Store link][Google Play link] …
Twisty Hollow is full of spinning wheels, kooky characters, and bacon
Arkadium's latest puzzle game is Twisty Hollow, and I'm loving the papercraft look to it. In addition to the maple syrup sweet visual style, there's also 50 levels of spinning a wheel to solve puzzles, thereby satisfying the demands of the local populace and a tyrannical mayor. These demands include gathering up bacon. Twisty Hollow is out on October 30th as a paid game for iOS and Android. Here's the announcement trailer.…
Drift'n'Drive trailer reveals 4 person local multiplayer, 60fps play, and thumping soundtrack, has me shaking with anticipation
I love nothing more than a good arcade racing game, and it looks like Drift'n'Drive is shaping up to be a very good arcade racing game. It's a top-down racer where you fight through a pack of cars, avoid obstacles on the track, and use speed boosts to win championships. Gameplay mods and randomly generated tracks should keep things fresh, there are upgrades to be made to vehicles, there's single screen multiplayer for up to 4 people, it's a silky smooth 60 frames per second, and EDM artist Tommy Baynen (who's been featured on Armin van Buuren's ASOT, as well as contributing music to AG Drive) provides the soundtrack. I'm hyped, here's the trailer.…
Hands-on with Puzzle to the Center of the Earth, where Spelunky and Bejeweled combine
What do you get when you cross a rogue-like with a match-3? You get Puzzle to the Center of the Earth, that's what. Playing like a combination of Candy Crush Saga, SteamWorld Dig, and Mr. Driller, it's a heady mix of spelunking and puzzle matching. Here's my preview of the game, let me know what you make of it in the comments.…
Hands-on with Plunder Pirates: Halloween Update, the spooky update for the premier piratical strategy management game
I've been playing Plunder Pirates since July, and even did the review for Pocket Gamer. Though I don't think I'd ever get bored at looking at crystal clear blue oceans, swaying palm trees, and pirate antics, there's a scary new update for Halloween. Here's a look at some of what's new (as well as a very thinly disguised attempt to show off how cool my island is).…
Hands-on with Walking War Robots, where World of Tanks meets MechWarrior
If that headline made you do a double-take, then prepare thyself: Walking War Robots is currently the closest thing to a modern MechWarrior action game for your mobile. The engine powering the game is impressive, even if some of the UI elements are a bit old hat, and the feeling of being part of a squad taking on another team is palpable. This one could break big, so educate yourself now.…
Hands-on with Base Busters, the explosive reverse tower defence game
Actually, now that I think about it, to call just call Base Busters a “reverse tower defence game” is a slight disservice, as there are actually two modes of play on offer. The first is reverse TD: taking on an enemy stronghold through wit, cunning, and powerful vehicles. The second is traditional TD: setting up a base that you feel will give you the best possible chance of withstanding an attack. It's a cool concept, and I talk more about it in our Base Busters hands-on, so have a watch and see for yourself.…
Hands-on with Sleep Attack TD, the tower defence game with a twist
The big difference between Sleep Attack TD and other tower defence games is that you can rotate the battlefield to work in your favour, and this one change makes for a refreshing gameplay experience in a genre that's now a little old in the tooth. It's cute too, with a frankly adorable cartoon look. Check it out in my sneak peek below.…
Retry is out now on iOS and Android, thousands of gamers preparing to scream obscenities at their phones and tablets
Way back in May we went hands-on with Retry, and found an astonishingly challenging arcade game with a very appealing retro aesthetic, great music, and tight controls. The global release of Retry has just landed on iOS and Android, you can try its own brand of teeth-gnashingly tough flight action for free right now. Want it? Get it using the links below. [App Store link][Google Play link]…
Hands-on with Rival Stars Basketball, the basketball based collectible card game
PikPok's latest title is Rival Stars Basketball, a collectible card battler of sorts, only with basketball players instead of the usual fantastical creatures. Most of the play revolves around taking your team, comprised of cards you've collected through the game, and facing them against other teams to find out who has the better cards. Occasionally you'll get a minigame sequence, and there's an evolving and upgrading system in here too. There's more info in the hands-on below, so click play and have a peek.…
