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Smashed (Full) Review
Smashed is a physics based game where players must demolish large structures and towers of crates as effectively as possible to rack up their highscore. The game also boasts an interesting story for players to work through, which is quite unusual for a physics game but certainly a welcomed addition. Players begin their training in site demolition and are given instructions on how to destroy wooden crates and other objects. You destroy objects by tapping on them and earn extra points b…
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GHOSTS'N GOBLINS GOLD KNIGHTS Review
It's fairly common for older "classic" games to get a port on the iPhone, whether it be as an emulated copy, a stylized clone, or a complete overhaul. Ghosts'n Goblins Gold Knights by CAPCOM attempts to bring the classic arcade game to the iPhone while mashing modern styles together. Once you're in the game you'll find yourself presented with the familiar platform controls of a virtual d-pad on the left and attack/jump buttons on the right. They do take up a considerable amount of scr…
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I Dig It Expeditions Review
I Dig It Expeditions is the next release in the I Dig It series and not only offers players changes to the game format and displays but also to the game mode and story itself. Players must still uncover more hidden fossils, treasures and other goodies, without destroying their dig vehicle or running out of fuel. Players drill into the earth by using the on screen joystick and like the original, players can drill in any direction but upwards. However, players will need to drill deep in…
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James Cameron's Avatar Review
It's not surprising that a developer like Gameloft were brought in to bring to life James Cameron's Avatar for the iPhone. For a film that's already critically acclaimed, it was really only a matter of time for game tie-ins to appear. Gameloft takes care to approach this as something worth playing first and it shows in every aspect of the game itself. Avatar is an action platformer that practically smashes others in the genre. You take control through the use of virtual analogue stick…
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PopCap Games 50% Off Sale!
PopCap Games, the masters of casual gaming who brought us such procrastinating enjoyments like Peggle, Bejeweled 2, and Plants vs Zombies has announced a 50% sale for the holiday season! PopCap have released three games on the iPhone so far, with the much anticipated Plants vs Zombies iPhone version coming soon. Links: PopCap Games Online Store. Watch our Peggle Review. Watch our Chuzzle Review. Watch our Bejeweled 2 Review. Watch our Bookworm Review.…
Firemints' Flight Control wins Best Game at Australian Developer Awards
It's been a great year for Australian Developer Firemint - firstly with their game Flight Control selling 1.6 million copies around the world, followed by two of their games (Flight Control and Real Racing) being ranked in the top games on the AppStore for 2009. Flight Control was named the best Aussie-made game at the Game Developers' Association of Australia (GDAA) held on Monday 7th of December 2009 at Crown Towers in Melbourne, Victoria. Firemint earlier release, Real Racing, received nominations for Best Audio, Best Graphics, Best Game, and together with Flight Control were the only two nominees for Best Mobile Title. iPhone games are becoming quite the contenders in mainstream gaming…
Jumboo Review
Jumboo is an arcade jumping game where players take control of a large silverback gorilla who must jump up as high as possible using a number of platforms. The higher you jump, the faster the levels will scroll after you. If you fall off one of the platforms, or the bottom of the level scrolls up to you then you’ll end the game. Players control their gorilla by sliding their finger across the screen to control direction, and jump by tapping the screen. You’ll need to use b…
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FEATURE ARTICLE: Augmented Reality...a Reality?
What if you were to stand in mid-town Manhattan, hold up your iPhone and walk through a reconstruction of the original Penn Station, as it was in the year 1910, or walk through the streets of London, admiring the pre-blitz buildings. Or how about playing the role of Pac Man as you are chased by Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde through the labyrinth of back alleyways in Central Melbourne. Hungry? With every restaurant you turn to, you see an impressive listing of menus, opening hours and seating availability appear before your eyes. This is not too far off, in fact, it's practically here, and on the iPhone. Dutch Developer 'Layar' has introduced one of the first (of which will indeed be many) Ap…
Chuzzle Review
Would you dare to accept the challenge to end the explosively short lives of furballs in the never ending quest to use their eyes for magical elixirs? Chuzzle by PopCap Games is the latest PC-to-iPhone convert of one of their more colorful and fast paced match-three style games and begs the question "Just what are Chuzzles anyway?". Combos are made by dragging rows or columns around in order to align the colored furballs for their explosive final acts. This can be further complicated…
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Rise Of Lost Empires Review
Rise Of Lost Empires by Gameloft is an amazingly fun fantasy inspired real time strategy game that features 20 campaigns with a fairly interesting - if not entirely inspired - story to drag you along that's supported by a brilliant adaption of the normal strategy controls for the iPhone. One of the great features includes the way in which normal soldiers are automatically "grouped" with your heroes when they're selected together with a two-finger box selection. This makes movement and…
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Spooky Spirits: Puzzle Drop!! Review
Spooky Spirits is a falling-block game with a difference, it has ghosts in it! The game follows Becky and Tim, two spirit wardens who accidentally fell asleep whilst on the job and let the Spookies escape! Its now up to you to help the wardens capture the Spookies back by matching up the falling coloured blocks. Players can select blocks by swiping their finger left or right on the screen and can move them by swiping upward and drop them by swiping downward. Although this seems…
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Poker Superstars III Review
Poker Superstars III puts players in the hot seat of a competitive Texas Hold ‘Em competition against a series of different opponents from the reality show of the same name. Players will deal up and play a series of matches in order to qualify and play in the game’s big tournament mode for a shot at fame, glory and good old cash. The game’s actions such as betting, dealing and so forth are controlled by pressing the appropriate buttons on screen. You’ll also ad…
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Red Conquest! (Episodes 1 & 2!) Review
Cat in a Box Games is the other name for iPhone game creator John Kooistra and Red Conquest! is the latest installment in a series of games involving the continuing war of Red and Blue. Where previous installments covered arcade shooters from different angles, Red Conquest is a pure real time strategy (RTS) and a treat to play. There's a fairly steep learning curve for most casual players in most RTSs and the somewhat complex set of controls for Red Conquest keep that curve relatively…
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iTunes Rewinds 2009
iTunes has rewound 2009 to take a look at some of the best, and highest selling games of 2009. On the list if best games are some of our familiar favorites; Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, Real Racing, Sally's Spa, Rolando 2, Call of Duty: World at War; Zombie, Stickwars, Canabalt, and the greatest game ever to please the procrastinating individual; Doodle Jump. It's great to see such a variety of games being listed, and from both independent and major developers. The games listed as best of 2009 are as follows: Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor by Tiger Style. Real Racing by Firemint. Zenonia from GAMEVIL Inc. Ravensword: The Fallen King from Chillingo Ltd. Earth Vs…
MiniSquadron Review
For those who ever dreamt of taking to the skies in fierce dog-fights but were afraid of heights or being shot down in a fiery blaze, then have no fear, Mini Squadron is here. Players take control of a small bomber plane and must destroy waves of incoming planes in order to unlock new planes, levels and earn a hefty highscore. The gameplay relies on quick dog-fighting action and players will constantly need to barrel roll and avoid incoming enemy fire. By using the game’s on scr…
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