Still feeling a little drained from E3? Maybe you’ve even picked up a mysterious new bug courtesy of all those shared controllers, smartphones, and tablets? Relax with some free games. This week, we’ll slow things down with a few word game recommendations, and then we’ll speed things up again with a jog through a factory/lab that’s teeming with danger. Read More
Deus Ex on mobile seems like and odd combination. Generally speaking, Deus Ex has always been the grown-up shooter/RPG– there’s no running around recklessly circle-strafing the AI to death here. The gameplay is thoughtful. For that reason, the franchise has garnered a fierce following that is understandably skeptical about whether iOS and Android can handle hosting Deus Ex: The Fall. Read More
Gameloft has announced that on Wednesday they’re going to release a “Meltdown update” for Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour. The update will include three new mulitplayer maps, two new weapons, two new modes, and a new demolition character specialization. Best of all, it’s free if you already own the game. You can watch the Michael Bay-worthy trailer below. Read More
We’ve just gotten word from 2K and Firaxis Games that XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the port of the PC/console title, is landing on iOS on Thursday, June 20, for $19.99. The game will be universal, and will support Game Center as well as iCloud saves. Read More
At Apple’s iOS 7 introduction last week, CEO Tim Cook made a vague reference to an official set of standards that manufacturers will be able to use to make game controllers for iOS devices. The situation is murky, however, because companies with early access to iOS 7 must sign a non-disclosure agreement. Over the weekend, Kotaku released what they promise is a photo of an upcoming iPhone controller made by Logitech. Read More
Loads of games hit the App Store every week, and unfortunately we can’t give our full attention to them all. In our Under the Radar feature we highlight worthy games that you might otherwise overlook as you play your blockbusters like Gangstar Vegas and Avengers Aliance. Read on for our picks for this week’s Under The Radar. Read More
It’s not likely that humanity will ever join hands and live in harmony, but at least we can envision a future wherein the smartphone and the tablet become one. According to rumor, Apple is looking into engineering iPhones that have 4.7 and 5.7-inch screens, thereby allowing the iPhone to compete more directly with Samsung’s Galaxy series of smartphones. Sources have also reportedly told Reuters that Apple is looking into distributing a cheaper model of iPhone that would come in different colors. Read More
One of mobile’s biggest fist-person shooter franchises is revving up to drop another helping of modern military conflict on iOS gamers. In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Modern Combat 5 is in the works and it’s shaping up to be the biggest, most bombastic installment of the game to date. Gameloft had an early version on display at E3, and I was able to go hands-on with it. Read More
Just a day before the tie-in film hits theaters, Warner Brothers has released the iOS game Man of Steel. The game costs $2.99 for the iPhone version and $4.99 for the HD iPad version. We’ll have a review as soon as possible, but you can read our hands-on preview to get an idea of what the game is like. Read More
It’s easy to criticize Gameloft for pumping out sequels as quickly as they do. The easy armchair analysis would argue the short time between sequels slows the innovation curve. True or not, there’s an argument on both sides of the fence. Where there is no argument is in Asphalt 8: Airbourne is legitimate effort to not retread the past. Even Gameloft’s most bitter critics will have to tip their cap for what’s coming this time around. Read More
Wednesday, of course, is Big Game Night on the App Store, the night when many big developers release their games in hopes that Apple will feature them in iTunes. With E3 hoarding the industry’s attention this week, we’re not seeing many huge names in the line-up tonight, but there’s still some good stuff. We’ve selected our picks for the biggest games hitting the market tonight at 11 p.m. EST. Read More