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James & Peter Play: Knock-Knock (Twitch catch-up)
What do you mean you couldn't make it to our live stream of Knock-Knock on our Twitch channel? That's a real shame. You missed out on all the talk about horror movies. And James's dissertation on what makes a game scary. I even shared my dark, hidden love British TV game show Finders Keepers. Luckily, you can rectify this terrible mistake by visiting our Twitch Channel and hitting that big 'Follow' button. Incidentally, make sure you tune into the AppSpy Twitch channel today at 5pm GMT / 9am PST to watch us play all of the best new iOS releases 24 hours before they hit the App Store.…
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings onto iPhone and iPad this April
Gameloft will be releasing the official mobile tie in to upcoming Marvel movie The Amazing Spider-Man 2 this April. The new game, in which Spidey faces off against new villains Electro and The Rhino, will play out in an open world Manhattan. Though it appears to be based on the same foundations as the 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man game, Gameloft says it has expanded the city, and improved the visuals. You'll also get to go toe-to-toe with a bunch of new villains, and experiment with some extra combos and special moves. To be honest, we weren't blown away by the last Spider-Man game, which failed to live up to the surprisingly enjoyable Spider-Man: Total Mayhem. We'll have to wait un…
Smash Hit Review
If we had to invent a genre label for Smash Hit, we'd have to go with endless-shatterer. It's a fitting title for a game which involves flying unendingly forward through a world of glass, using marbles to shatter any obstacles in your path. This is harder than it sounds, however. Colliding with any object in the world sees you dropping ten of your marbles. Once they are all gone, it's game over. Thus selective and judicious hurling is what is required to successfully navigate fr…
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simple gameKnock-Knock. Who's there? AppSpy live on Twitch at 5pm GMT
If you're about at 5pm GMT / 9am PST, then James and I would love to have you join us on the AppSpy Twitch channel. Well, I definitely would like you to join us. James probably doesn't want that many people tuning in, since he'll be making a fool of himself live on The Internet, screaming like a big girl's blouse as he tries to play creepy horror title Knock-Knock by Ice-Pick Lodge. But don't worry about James's feelings. Come and witness the horror of a manchild shrieking at an iPad in the dark. Join us. JOIN USSSSSSSS... Watch live video from AppSpy on www.twitch.tv…
Play the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Game on your iPad
It was 1984 when Infocom's original The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Game released. Now, 30 years later, the game is playable for free on the BBC 4 Extra website. The 30th Anniversary Edition of the game keeps Douglas Adams and Steve Meretzky's original text adventure intact. However, the interface has been given a visual overhaul to update it for a modern audience. This new look improves the gameplay, too. A visual representation of your current location allows you to keep track of interactive items. It also records how many moves you have made, letting you beat yourself up about your inefficient problem solving after each session. Keeping the original adventure intact m…
Free-to-play Facebook RPG Game of Thrones: Ascent coming to iOS
Disruptor Beam and Kongregate have just announced a partnership that will bring the Game of Thrones: Ascent strategy RPG to iOS this spring. Game of Thrones: Ascent was originally released as a free-to-play RPG via Kongegate and Facebook. Set in Westerous, the game asks you to align yourself with one of the noble houses which rule the land, and undertake missions in order to increase your faction's standing and influence. It seems that this iOS edition of Game of Thrones: Ascent will bring with it all of the features of the Facebook version – even allowing you to sync accounts and continue your game on the go. It' important to note that is game has nothing to do wit…
Meets the stars of Telltale's upcoming adventure Tales from the Borderlands
Telltale has revealed the first story details of its upcoming episodic adventure Tales from the Borderlands. Speaking on a panel at interactive conference SXSW, the creators of The Walking Dead: The Game explained that the new game, which is set in Gearbox's Borderlands universe, will focus on two new characters: a cyborg businessman called Rhys, and suave con artist named Fiona. According to Telltale's Kevin Bruner, the story will play out from the perspectives of both characters, leaving the player to decide who - if anyone - is telling the truth. "You never really play what actually happened," explains Bruner. "You're playing a Big Fish version of what happened." Rather than cha…
Feed smoothies to an Andalusian donkey with latest Hay Day update
The latest update to insanely popular farming sim Hay Day adds an important item which no farmer should be without: a smoothie maker. We've no idea how this fruit and yoghurt-blending contraptions work within the context of the game, so we're going to assume you strap it to a cow's udders and then feed it strawberries. Arguably more important than a smoothie maker, however, is the newly added ability to expand your land beyond its current limits. Once you've increased acreage, you can beautify your farm with new paths, fences, and other cosmetic flourishes. Finally, if you get bored of playing with the cows, you can get to know the newest member of Hay Day's menagerie: the Analusian donke…
New trailer for starship shooter Space Noir looks suitably spectacular
N-Fusion interactive has just revealed the first trailer for Space Noir, a visually impressive space shooter due to dock with your iPad this summer. First, lets get the explanatory legwork out of the way. You assume the role of a bounty hunter chappy named Hal Markham. With the assistance of his AI companion Rhonda, you have to zoom around deep space blasting the frak out of any ship which stands between you and your mission objective. You'll have 35 different missions to complete, all of which will be divided up over five alien worlds. These missions have been cooked up by the guys behind first-person shooter Deux Ex: The Fall, so expect lots of cyberchatter, and an air of oppressive hope…
Block Fortress: War Review
Block Fortress: War brings a new level of strategy to Foursaken Media's Block Fortress franchise. A mix of tower-defence, direct hero control, and resource management, it offers a wealth of tactical options. However, while the choices are plentiful, they can lead to unnecessary confusion. Block Fortress: War's complexity comes from how it weaves it mechanics together. No one feature is difficult to mangage in isolation. But to be competitive you have to master them all. Take the…
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Rovio reveals fantasy-themed teaser for new 'epic' Angry Birds game
Rovio has just released an "Epic" trailer for an as-yet unnamed Angry Birds game. And, by the looks of things, the world-conquering franchise is about to step into the realms of fantasy. The video itself (see below) opens on a handsomely rendered suit of armour. The camera rises up the suit while a bombastic, Skyrim-esque choir and the sound of swords clashing swell in the background. Once the camera reaches the helmet, the pops open to reveal the Red Bird sitting inside. Given the fantasy theme of the teaser, it wouldn't be huge leap to suggest that the Angry Birds are going a bit sword-and-sorcery for their next adventure. In fact, as Angry Birds Nest spotted, if you pause Rovio's New…
Devious Dungeon Review
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If this is true then last year's PC roguelike, Rogue Legacy, must be feeling pretty good about now, because Ravenous Games's new title, Devious Dungeon, borrows heavily from it. Both titles see you venturing through an ever-changing dungeon to defeat a reawakened evil. Success requires precision platforming skills, and a healthy dose of procedurally-generated luck. It is this combination of chance and challenge that makes the game…
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Nuclear armageddon sim First Strike to hit the App Store on March 12th
You know those plans for world domination you have tucked away? Well, prepare to put them to the test on March 12th, when nuclear strategy simulation First Strike is released on the App Store. First Strike is an RTS at heart. It features the same base-building, territory expansion and upgrade researching typical of the genre. The main innovation here is the game's interface, which takes the form of a rotating, fully-interactive globe. The premise is simple: you take control of a real country armed with nuclear weapons (otherwise known as a 'superpower'), and then set about conquering your neighbours. Putting your plan into action involves building a variety of nuclear weapons to attack…
Where's My Water? 2 gets 40 new levels in free update
The sequel to the Disney's water-themed physics puzzler Where's My Water? has just received a sizeable update. Players will now have access to 40 new levels spanning two new locations: Pirate Cove and "Party in the Park. Also included are 70 challenges and six collectibles, as well as all new 'balloon mechanics'. As in Swampy the alligator's first mobile outing, Where's My Water? 2 has you carving a path though rock and soil to funnel water into a waiting pipe. Reptilian associates Allie and Cranky also make a return, each bringing their own unique twists to the gameplay. The game and new update is available now, and can be downloaded onto your iPhone or iPad free-of-charge. Check…
Fast-paced join-the-dots game Glint is out now on iPhone and iPad
Yesterday saw Glint, a colourful, fast-paced game of join-the-dots, hit the App Store. Initially, all Glint asks you to do is use your finger to connect colourful dots. Any combination of two or more dots will disappear when you swipe across them. The aim to clear the screen quickly enough to prevent the play area from overflowing. The initially gentle pace does not last long, however. You soon be swiping against the clock, playing for time by ushering smaller, uncollectable dots into the hole at the bottom of the screen. Eventually, you'll have to manage explosive dots, collectible rings, and score multiplying power-ups. Glint is a good example of how the simplest of concept…
