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Mankind is discovering some seriously strange stuff in space these days. From the strange flora and fauna in Waking Mars to the weird aliens living a space-dinosaur's UFO in Mystery of the Japanese Werewolf, there's some odd and scary things out there. Now you can discover ancient alien ruins and otherworldly technology in Gene Effect, the excellent new game from Lightstorm 3D.
It's Wednesday, which means we get a sneak peek at the biggest iOS games to hit the US App Store tonight at 8pm PST. The main draw tonight is Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2, but we'll also see a new Adult Swim game, plus new kid-friendly games from Chillingo and Namco. Read on for your Kiwi links and recommended reading.
It's clear that Wawa Land is trying to provide an equivalent of Mario on iOS, which gives the game some big shoes to fill. Fortunately, there is no lack of spirit in the game’s protagonist, and no lack of potential for the game for the game itself. In its current state, Wawa Land doesn’t fulfill all of its potential, but it makes respectable progress.
Mobile apps may have some trouble attracting a steady stream of dedicated spenders, but let’s face it: the free-to-play formula still works wonders for some studios. Earlier in the month, Gameloft revealed that much of its recent financial success is owed to in-app purchases (IAP) on its mobile freemium content, and earlier today, Gamevil distributed a press release stating that IAP’s are fueling the Korean company’s growth.
Tuesdays might be a drag if you have to work, but at least you have a chance to win a free iPhone game. This week, we're giving away several great games to our readers. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter and tweet a response to win.
You can get a lot of mileage out of simple stick man figures-- from fighting and platformer games to flying. In the case of Wingsuit Stickman, flying through a variety of surprisingly dangerous landscapes is par for the course. This is a sharp-looking and easy-to-play accelerometer game, with plenty of challenge.
Sega has just announced that Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 will hit iPhone and iPad this Thursday, May 17, and will cost $6.99. What can we say other than, "Well, it's about time?" But if you just can't wait two long, grueling days, you can buy it today on Steam and the Playstation Network, or tomorrow for Xbox Live Arcade-- but those versions will set you back $15.
Ka-Bloom is a stylish, attractive puzzler by BBC Worldwide. It's a brightly-colored, slick app that one certainly wouldn't assume is being given away for free, and actually does a great job of setting itself apart from the pack.
On this week's podcast, Andrew and Jeremy discuss the blockbusting success of the movie The Avengers, as well as the iOS games that star those handsome superheros. They also talk about the games they've been playing, including a high-octane first-person shooter and a physics game that takes place in a sugary dreamland. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes.
There’s gold in them thar apps, or so we’ve been led to believe. But according to a recent study put together by ABI Research, most people who use mobile apps spend no money on (or in) them at all.
If you're looking for amazing iOS games, today's your lucky day! For a limited time, full Must Have games like Wolfenstein 3D, Swordigo, and Death Rally are all marked down to zero dollars and zero cents. These aren't demos or freemium games, either. Read on for your download links, plus links to our reviews.
Good news, if you like the potential for big-budget iOS stealth games. A few days ago, Republique creators Camouflaj hit their ambitious half a million dollar fundraising target on Kickstarter, just hours from their deadline.
Before it hit mobile devices, Dark Realm Studios' Pandemic 2 was a complex flash game that pit players against the world as deadly viruses, evolving so quickly that even the most brilliant scientists find themselves outmatched. Pandemic 2.5, a considerable update from the infection sim's beginnings, is an interesting specimen, but unfortunately it doesn't engage enough to hold new players' attention.
Our winners have been selected! Click ahead to see who won last week's giveaway for great new game codes, and which upcoming iOS games our readers are looking forward to the most.
Poor Robbery Bob! A lanky sneak thief imprisoned for a crime he did commit, Bob is thrilled when a mysterious stranger breaks him out of jail. There’s a price for his freedom, though, and now he has to sneak through 50 levels of puzzles stealing everything that’s not nailed down.
The “Twilight” books take a lot of heat for allegedly watering down the ancient legend of the vampire. Whereas the Nosferatu was once feared as a pale-skinned predator that lurked in the shadows and snatched up maidens as easily as a centipede nabs a beetle, today’s vampire is a gentler, shinier creature. Dark Legends, an iOS MMORPG, opts for lore that’s more akin to the gangly, modern vampire, but here’s the thing: the game’s story is still interesting, and it’s still fun to play through.
There’s a lot to say about Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering. From the very beginning, it’s a fantasy epic. This is a fantasy world we’re all familiar with, full of muscular knights with overly large swords, buxom witches with revealing wardrobes, and monsters that are nothing more than sharp teeth and claws. Big, sweeping cinematic shots will introduce you to the history of this world that has been ravaged by the demon Sovering. It is up to you, the lone hero, to fight against his army and make it to the demon’s home on Rudway Island, to confront and ultimately defeat him.
Adorable is hardly a word we would use to describe the fine folks of the TSA and airport security in general. Intrusive and slow, yes. But adorable? Probably never, and it’s a real testament to the ingenuity of the Kedlin Company and their new game, Airport Scanner, that adorable and fun are now words we can use to describe airport security. At least, the security in this game.
Like its older brother, LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias began life as a WiiWare title. Now it’s on iOS, and that’s a good thing. Winter of the Melodias is a charming platformer that’s full of life and is well-suited for the touchscreen. It’s no secret that sidescrollers sometimes fall short on iOS, but Winter of the Melodias is a champion.
Once a week, we take a look at new game releases on the App Store that are starved for attention. We'll play through a bunch of them, find five that we can safely recommend, and present them to you along with buy links and extra info. Support your App Store indies by picking up some of these fun new games!
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 launches tonight on the App Store! Anyone else looking forward to playing as Tails? Read all about Sonic 4 Ep 2, along with more of our top picks out of tonight's new iOS games: http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/big-game-night-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-2-and-more
For those not busy with Diablo 3, check out our Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/tuesday-twitter-giveaway-airport-scanner-bravo-force-and-more -- There's still time to enter!
Box cover for the much-anticipated game Halo 4. Who's looking to get this?
Free Today: Some amazing (full!) iOS games are free for a limited time. Download Wolfenstein 3D, Swordigo, Death Rally, and more! www.slidetoplay.com/story/free-today-wolfenstein-3d-swordigo-death-rally-and-more
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