Once again, for no particular reason, a handful of worthy games have been made free or cheap on the App Store. Read on for our picks of the best of the bunch. Read More
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Microsoft’s Xbox One Will Support SmartGlass
The “Xbox Next” finally has a name: Xbox One. Microsoft held a press conference on Tuesday morning that revealed a lot about the newborn system, including a few of its games and capabilities. Of special note was the news that Xbox One will fully support SmartGlass functionality. Read More
Blitz Brigade Players Encounter Connection Issues
When Gameloft announced Blitz Brigade at the beginning of the year, multiplayer fans greeted the news with equal parts excitement and skepticism. Fans of Team Fortress or Battlefield: Heroes were excited to play a new IP for the iPhone that looked like it was mashing up the best parts of both games, with the usual polish we expect from Gameloft. Most were even willing to look past the fact that Blitz Brigade looked like a pretty blatant clone. Then the game came out, and there was a big problem. Read More
Free to Play: Game Recommendations for May 20
It’s finally safe to say summer is here. Summer means travelling, which means a lot of time in queues for buses, planes, and trains. You can spend those hours staring at the sunburned bald patch on the gentleman in front of you, or you can play some free games. This week’s recommendations: Using bottlecaps as icebreakers, ninjas on the run, and exploding cats (don’t worry; they’re OK). Read More
Table Top Racing is Free This Weekend
Gameloft isn’t the only company giving away free games right now. Developer Playrise Edge has made their terrific kart racer Table Top Racing free this weekend. Read More
N.O.V.A. 3 and Gangstar Rio are Currently Free
Good things really do come to those who wait. For the first time ever, Gameloft has dropped the price on Gangstar Rio and N.O.V.A. 3 to free. So if you have the time and disk space, there’s no reason not to grab them up. But who knows how long the good times will last, so if you’ve been holding out, download them ASAP. Read More
Card Battle Game ‘Star Trek Rivals’ Released
Just in time for the theatrical release of Star Trek Into Darkness tomorrow, a free-to-play card battle game called Star Trek Rivals has hit the App Store. It’s a turn-based strategy card game that uses characters from the movies in online one-on-one battles. Watch the trailer below. Read More
Pet Rescue Saga Coming to Mobile Platforms This Summer
Social game behemoth King announced today that Pet Rescue Saga is coming to iOS and Android. Maybe you’ve already played it on Facebook, since the match-3 title currently boasts over six million daily players. You should still give it a try on mobile, though, because if you don’t save the wee turtles, who will? Read More
Pudding Monsters Gets New Levels, Is Currently Free
Good news, puzzle fans! ZeptoLab, the makers of the inimitable Cut the Rope series, has just released an update for their other puzzle game, Pudding Monsters, and made it free. So watch the trailer for the new content pack below and download the game before the price goes back up. Read More
Angry Birds Movie Will Be Distributed By Sony Pictures in 2016
When the Angry Birds movie arrives in 2016, it will not be delivered by slingshot. Distribution is being handled by Sony Pictures Entertainment, and it will be an earthbound procedure. However, when the movie is released, you can load your body into a catapult and fling yourself to the theatre. That is acceptable. Read More
Big Game Night: Frozen Synapse, Gravity Guy 2, and More
Wednesday night is Big Game Night, the night when iOS developers release their games in hopes that Apple grants them a “Featured” spot on the App Store. Tonight, at 11 p.m. EST, you’ll be able to play a beloved PC strategy game, a few cool-looking sequels, and more. Read on for our picks of the biggest games launching tonight.
EA’s Frostbite Go Game Engine Coming to Mobile Platforms
Brr. Feel that chill wind? It’s from EA. The company has posted a bit of official information about its “Frostbite Go” engine, which is apparently coming to all major mobile platforms.