Another eclectic collection of iOS games launch tonight! We've got 90s franchises The Last Express and MechWarrior making their App Store debuts, plus new games from Gameloft, Triniti, Rovio, and Adult Swim. All of these games should be available at 8pm PST tonight (except for Bad Piggies, we're not sure yet when Rovio will throw the switch), and you can follow the New Zealand kiwi links below to download them as soon as they're live…
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Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Demons’ Score and More
If Tuesday's giving you the weekday blues, enter our giveaway contest for a chance to win a free iOS game. This week we're giving away the bizarre music/ rhythm game Demons' Score, plus a lot more. Read on for this week's rules! Read More →
Big Game Night: Street Fighter X Tekken, Lunar Silver Star Story, and More
With the impending launch of the iPhone 5, some of the week's major new games, which we'd normally expect tonight, launched a bit early. This includes Capcom's Street Fighter x Tekken, Square Enix's Demons' Score, and Ubisoft's Rayman Jungle Run. The rest are now on the New Zealand App Store, and you can follow the kiwi link to download them after 8pm PST when they launch in the United States. Click ahead for this week's…
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: iTunes Gift Cards and Contre Jour T-Shirts
It's Tuesday, and that means it's time to enter our weekly game code giveaway! This week, Chillingo is providing us with five Contre Jour t-shirts and five $10 iTunes gift cards (US only) to celebrate Contre Jour's launch this week on Windows smartphones. We've got more prizes as well, so read on for the rules! Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #154: New Toys
Last week, Apple announced the iPhone 5, and in this week's podcast, we give you our thoughts and hands-on impressions. Is updating apps for the extra-big screen going to be a new challenge for developers? What does the A6 chip mean for games? And how much fun is it to click the little hidden button on the new iPod Touch? All this, plus new game discussions, straight ahead. Read More →
iPhone 5 Press Event Liveblog
Today at 10am PST, Apple will pull back the curtain on one of their most highly-anticipated new devices, the iPhone 5. We've already got a pretty good idea of what to expect (listen to us discuss some of the device's new features on our latest podcast), but we'll be live at the event in San Francisco bringing you all the details, including which features will be best for gaming. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Strange Clouds and More
To help see you through the week, we're back with our regular game code giveaway! Today we're featuring game codes for the trippy, musical space game, Strange Clouds: The Game by B.o.B., plus a lot more. Read on for this week's rules! Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #153: Little Black Bars
On this week's Slide To Play podcast, we get ready for the iPhone 5 unveiling by predicting some of the most likely new features. We also discuss games we've been playing this week, like Wipeout and Blast-A-Way, plus answer a listener question about ideal controls for touchscreen devices. Read on for your links and shownotes! Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #152.5: Ubisoft and Marvel Embargo Special
What you've just stumbled on is a special bonus podcast where the Slide To Play crew discusses top secret stuff we couldn't talk about in our usual podcast earlier this week. The stuff in question pertains to Andrew's trip to Ubisoft and Marvel, where he got a hands-on look at several exciting upcoming titles. Read on for details! Read More →
Big Game Night: Wild Blood, Drakerider, and More
It's Wednesday, which means tonight all the major developers will load up the App Store with their latest games. That's because tomorrow Apple will make their featured picks, which are seen by a lot of potential customers. We took a sneak peek at the New Zealand App Store to find the biggest games that are launching tonight at 8pm PST, so come back later and click on the kiwi links below to download them. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Brainsss, G5 Adventures, and More
We took last Tuesday off, but we're back with another chance for you to win some brand new iOS game codes. All you have to do is tweet us an original response to this week's question, and give us a follow. Read on for the full rules! Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #152: Actual Lasers Coming Out Of It
On this week's Slide To Play podcast, we talk about some of the week's major new games, including our pick for Game of the Month, Bastion, and the retro insanity of McPixel. We also talk about Hasbro's Lazer Tag blasters and app, the aftermath of the Apple-Samsung lawsuit, and why we don't see more originality in App Store games. Read More →
Big Game Night: Bastion, Activision Anthology, and More
It's Wednesday night, when all the biggest new games on the App Store come out to play. With the aid of our secret kiwi spies, we're able to infiltrate the New Zealand App Store and give you a glimpse at what's coming out tonight on the US App Store at 11pm Eastern, 8pm Pacific. Read on for your first looks at tonight's biggest draws. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #151: Pizza of the Round Table
In this week's podcast, our crew talks about the upcoming Arthurian hack-and-slash action game Wild Blood. We also discuss Organ Trail, Vote!!!, and Jack Lumber, and answer a listener's question about the best adventure games on iOS. Click ahead for this week's podcast links and shownotes! Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Chimpact, Alien Breed, and More!
Every Tuesday, we give you a chance to win a brand-new game code for your iOS gaming machine. All you have to do is tweet a response to this week's question. Read on for the details! Read More →
Big Game Night: Vote, One Epic Knight, and More
Wednesday night is when most big games hit the App Store, and tonight is no exception. At 11pm Eastern time, you can download Epic Games' first game since Infinity Blade II, a couple of side-scrolling platformers, and a game that the developers describe as being like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time. Once 11pm EST rolls around, just follow the Kiwi links, and they'll pull up in your local App…
Slide To Play Podcast #150: Sesquicentennial
On our 150th podcast, Andrew, Jeremy, and Chris answer listener questions about the EA vs Zynga lawsuit and the iOS games that are the best value for your money. We also discuss Horn, Jurassic Park Builder, Bad Hotel, and a dodgy Apple rumor that got out of hand. Read More →
Big Game Night: Random Heroes, Puzzle Craft, and More
It's another big night for the App Store, with new games from Sega, Chillingo, and a few of our favorite indie developers all launching tonight. There's also one more huge game coming out this week that we can't even mention, but you'll hear about that one soon enough. Meanwhile, you can find all of these games live on the US App Store after 8pm PST-- just follow the Kiwi links. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Win a Bag of iOS Swag
Looking for a free game code this week? Better check our Facebook page and give us a "like". But if you want to win a Real Racing 3 shoulder bag filled with iOS-themed goodies, just read on for the rules. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #149: Goat Rendering
In this week's Slide To Play podcast, Chris, Andrew, and Jeremy discuss the Apple vs. Samsung lawsuit, give our impressions of Alien Breed, Trigger Fist, and Puzzle Craft, and answer listener questions. Click to listen to the podcast, view the shownotes, and download the audio file! Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Walking Dead, Ghostbusters, and Trigger Fist
iOS games are notoriously cheap, but if you don't have a buck or five to spend on some of the latest and greatest titles, we've got you covered. This week we've got promo codes for top new games, and all you have to do to win one is send us a tweet. Read More →
Big Game Night: Fishdom 2, Pitfall!, and More
Two big games we were expecting to launch tonight, Trigger Fist and Ghostbusters Paranormal Blast, are currently live on the App Store. So, let's take a look at the (slightly smaller) unreleased games that will be available at 8pm PST tonight in the US. Just follow the "kiwi links" below to grab these games as soon as they're live in your local App Store. Read More →
STP TV: Real Racing 3 Interview
At last week's EA Summer Showcase, we were in the audience when the newly-formed Firemonkeys Studio unveiled Real Racing 3 through a spectacular one-minute trailer. Afterwards, we had a chance to speak to Rob Murray, Firemonkey's Executive Producer, about what we know so far about the highly anticipated racing game sequel. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #148: That’s Called Gambling
In this week's Slide To Play podcast, Chris, Andrew, and Jeremy discuss the "rush" one gets while playing EA's new World Series of Poker app. We also get into the Nexus 7, a brand new mid-sized Android tablet, and give our impressions of Fieldrunners 2 and Great Big War Game. Click below for the shownotes and download link! Read More →
Game of the Month, July 2012: Fieldrunners 2
On the App Store, there's no such thing as a summer slump. Sure, things heat up around the holidays, but awesome new games arrive every day throughout the year. In July, we played some of the best iOS games ever made, but only one managed to feel like both a familiar classic and a cutting-edge, modern game: Fieldrunners 2. Read More →
Big Game Night: Agent Dash, Monster Life, and More
Every Wednesday night, we take a sneak peek at the New Zealand App Store to see which games will launch in the US tonight at 8pm PST. Tonight's lineup includes brand-new games from Full Fat, Gameloft, Bulkypix, FDG, and Chillingo, so you have plenty of options when it comes to spending your money. Read on for our previews, info, and links! Read More →
Tuesday Twitter/Facebook Giveaway: $50 iTunes Gift Cards
This week we've got some extra-special prizes for our readers. The makers of Goal Defense (which we told you about in a recent Under The Radar) want to give you a $50 iTunes gift card! We've got four $50 gift cards to give away to our Twitter and Facebook followers, so click ahead for the details. Read More →
Slide To Play TV Episode 2 and 3 Highlights
This summer we've been bringing you regular installments of Slide To Play TV, a web series dedicated to the very best in iOS gaming. You can watch Episode 2 and Episode 3 in full, or view the individual reviews, previews, and features below. Also, let us know in the comments which games or topics you want us to tackle in the next episode! Read More →
Big Game Night: Walking Dead, Spy vs Spy, and More
Every Wednesday night at 8pm Pacific, the US App Store stocks its virtual shelves with the latest games from big developers. Tonight, Telltale, Square Enix, Gamevil, and Chillingo are all launching new titles, and we've got your first look below. These games are live now in New Zealand, but clicking the kiwi links after 8pm PST will bring you to the game in the US App Store. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Slash Or Die and More
Every Tuesday for the past three years, we've given away promo codes to our readers looking for a mid-week treat. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter, respond to this week's question, and be one of the lucky winners. Read on for your chance to win a game code this week! Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #147: Can’t Punch A Guy Off A Building
On this week's Slide To Play podcast, the crew meets to discuss the week's big new iOS games. Andrew's been playing Metal Slug 3 on iCade and a buggy The Dark Knight Rises from Gameloft, Jeremy's been outwitting foes in Outwitters, and Chris dives into a Disney character's backstory with Fix-It Felix, Jr. Click ahead for your shownotes and links! Read More →
Slide To Play TV: Episode 3
We're back with a brand new episode of Slide To Play TV! In Episode 3, we review Metal Slug 3, The Act, and The Dark Knight Rises. We also have an exclusive video preview of Spy vs Spy, along with a round-up of the best compatible games for the iCade and iCade Mobile. Read More →
Big Game Night: Fieldrunners 2, Sly Fox, and More
Tonight's a bit disappointing in terms of major new iOS releases. The only big new game launching at 8pm PST is Fieldrunners 2 (which we are very much looking forward to), along with several promising indies and a couple of Chillingo titles. Here are tonight's most intriguing (if not the biggest) new games. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #146: Drunk on Caviar
On this week's podcast, Andrew, Chris, and Jeremy discuss how Angry Birds is finally coming to the consoles (for a large surcharge over what you'd pay on iOS), the actual gameplay experience of using the iCade Mobile, plus a lot more. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Trashboy, Goal Defense, and More
It's time for our mid-week game code giveaway here at Slide To Play. What better way to celebrate making it 2/5ths of the way through the workweek than by tweeting us to win an iOS game? Read on for your instructions this week. Read More →
Big Game Night: Metal Slug 3, Jay & Silent Bob, and More
While summer is usually a dry season for console games, this is another great week for new iOS game releases. Tonight you can download new games from SNK, Playfirst, Chillingo, Tapulous, Ayopa, and even director Kevin Smith-- a huge lineup of big names and brands. Plus, Tiny Wings will receive a free update to 2.0, along with a new iPad version. All of these games will be available at 8pm PST on the US App…
Slide To Play Podcast #145: You Don’t Have to Think, Which is Good
On this week's podcast, Andrew, Chris, and Jeremy discuss the App Store problem that caused apps to crash on opening, the brand new iCade Mobile physical controller, and the games we've been playing, plus a whole lot more. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Rock(s) Riders, Dead Trigger, and More
Today is Tuesday, and that means we're back with our Tuesday Twitter Giveaway! This week, we've got game codes for Rock(s) Riders, Dead Trigger, and several other solid iOS games, so click ahead for this week's simple instructions. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #144: Taking a Gold Bath
On this week's podcast, Andrew, Chris, and Jeremy discuss the overblown-ness of a New York Times feature article, as well as the promising-looking upcoming game Horn. Then we talk about the games we've been playing, and a whole lot more. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes. Read More →
Game of the Month, June 2012: Magic 2013
iOS is one of the most vibrant video game platforms out there, with a crazy number of excellent games releasing every month. In June we played a lot of great titles, including an elegantly simple two-player board game (OLO Game) and an adventure title that addresses horror and darkness in a way we rarely see (Yesterday). But it was a card battling game that earned our Game of the Month award for June. Magic 2013…
Big Game Night: Spider-Man, Cthulhu, and More
Get ready to open your wallets, because it's another terrific week to be an iOS gamer. Major games launching tonight at 8pm Pacific include Gameloft's open-world take on The Amazing Spider-Man, an oldschool-style RPG starring everyone's favorite squid-faced cosmic entity, plus a lot more. Read on for your advance look at the biggest games coming tonight. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Yesterday, Brandnew Boy, and More
It's Tuesday again, and that means it's time for another Tuesday Twitter Giveaway! This week, we're giving away one of three notable games to our readers. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter and tweet a response to win. Read on for the specifics. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #143: No Compromises
On this week's podcast, Andrew, Chris, and Jeremy go in depth on Microsoft's upcoming iPad competitor, the Surface tablet, which is coming out later this year. Then we talk about the never-ending progression of Pocket Planes, and more. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes. Read More →
Slide To Play TV: Episode 2
We've just released the second episode of Slide To Play TV, your video guide to the best games on the App Store. This week, Andrew and Raychul review Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering, Razor: Salvation, and Catapult King. We also preview two Gameloft games, Asphalt 7 and The Amazing Spider-Man, and visit Pixar Studios for a look at Temple Run: Brave. Read More →
Big Game Night: Asphalt 7, The Act, and More
It's another outstanding week for big-name iOS game releases: Gameloft is launching the seventh installment of their arcade racing series, Asphalt 7, and Chillingo is finally releasing their animated adventure The Act. Plus, we've got new games from Craneballs, Bulkypix, Adult Swim, and Gamevil. Read on for your advance look at the biggest games that will launch on the US App Store tonight at 8pm Pacific. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #142: Siri, I Need More Ammo!
On this week's podcast, Andrew, Chris, and Jeremy discuss E3 craziness, WWDC, the next version of iOS, the Wii U, the games we've been playing, and if that's not enough, a whole lot more. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes. Read More →
Slide To Play TV: Temple Run Brave Video Preview
Just before E3, our Slide To Play TV crew took a trip to Pixar Studios in Emeryville to catch a sneak peek at Temple Run Brave for iOS. You can read our written preview of Temple Run Brave here, our full review here, or watch Raychul and myself discuss the game below. Read More →
Big Game Night: Temple Run Brave, Mutant Storm, and More
It's Wednesday night, and that means it's time to get ready for the week's biggest new iOS releases. The headliner today is Temple Run Brave, a Pixar-branded version of the popular auto-running high-score game, but a few other notable games caught our eye. Read on for your first details and New Zealand App Store links for these games, which will be live in the US after 8pm PST. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #141: E3 2012
On this week's Slide To Play podcast, Shawn and Andrew take some time during E3 in Los Angeles to talk about the best upcoming iOS games we played at the show. Then, we snag an interview with Ryan Payton, one of the developers behind the million-dollar iOS game, Republique. Read on for your shownotes and links! Read More →
Tuesday Giveaway: Follow Us On Facebook!
Normally, every Tuesday we have a Tuesday Twitter Giveaway on Slide To Play, but just for today, we're switching to Facebook. Give your tweets a rest and give our page a like: If you do, you'll be among the first to hear about this week's game code giveaways. Read More →
Wii U Hands-On Preview
Every year at E3, we keep ourselves busy with hands-on previews and developer interviews for the latest iOS games. But we always try to make time to check out the latest iOS-like consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Two years ago, we tried out the 3DS to see if 3D mobile gaming would take off, and last year, we put the PSP Vita through its paces. This year, the most iOS-like console at E3 is…
WWDC 2012 Keynote Liveblog
Today we're reporting live from Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference in San Francisco. The main thing we're expecting to see is the unveiling of iOS 6, the next operating system for iPhone and iPad. Also expected are new details on the next Mac operating system, new computer hardware, and whatever else they have in the pipeline. The keynote starts at 10 a.m. Pacific time (1 p.m. Eastern), so be sure to watch this page then…
Big Game Night: Catapult King, Duel of Fate, and More
Wednesday nights are big on the App Store for a good reason: they're when most of the week's notable new games come out. That's because on Thursdays Apple updates their iTunes lists to highlight new titles, and game makers want their games to be picked. Get a sneak peek below at the biggest games launching in the US tonight at 8pm PST. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #140: They Charge You to Cut the Cake
On this week's podcast, Andrew, Chris, and Jeremy discuss the premier of Slide To Play TV, the games we've been playing, and make bets about the future of Fruit Ninja. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes. Read More →
Slide To Play TV: Episode 1
Today we're pleased to finally reveal Slide To Play TV Episode 1, the first episode of a biweekly web TV series that takes you inside the world of iOS games! Your hosts Andrew Podolsky and Raychul Moore review top iOS games like NOVA 3 and Sonic 4: Episode 2, serve up iOS news, spotlight our favorite indie games, and go head-to-head in a versus round of Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Win the Entire Jurassic Park Series for iPad 2 and 3
Today we have a giveaway 65 million years in the making... although really, it's just been a few months since the Jurassic Park series came out on iPad 2 and 3. Since only high-end iPads will run the game, we will have more iPhone game codes for you to redeem on our Facebook page today as well. Read on to learn how to win the complete Jurassic Park series on iPad! Read More →
Free Today: Charadium II, Gears, and More
Everyone likes getting new things, but unfortunately most stuff costs money. Enter the App Store, where developers never seem to tire of marking their games down to free in order to spur game sales when the price goes back up. Read on for today's best temporarily-free games! Read More →
Big Game Night: Air Mail, Virtua Tennis Challenge, and More
If you follow App Store gaming like we do, you know that Wednesday night is when all the big new games launch. That's because on Thursday, Apple updates their iTunes lists and gives prime placement to new titles. Get a sneak peek below at the biggest games launching in the US tonight at 8pm PST, including new games from Chillingo, Sega, and Crescent Moon. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Munch Time HD and More
Once again Tuesday has rolled around, and that can only mean one thing: you have a chance to win a free iPhone game! This week, we're giving away a couple of notable games to our readers. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter and tweet a response to win. Read on for the specifics. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #139: Tails Is The Man
On this week's podcast, Andrew, Chris, and Jeremy discuss the upcoming madness of E3, their love for the Sonic's buddy Tails, and display their surprisingly vast knowledge of tower defense games. Click ahead for the podcast and show notes. Read More →
Free Today: Ninjatown, Siegecraft, and More
Buying new games is the best way to support your favorite App Store game developers, but there's another way you can help, too. Just download these top-rated, full iOS games while they're marked down to free, and they'll rise in the download rankings, which leads to more sales. Read on for today's best temporarily-free games! Read More →
Big Game Night: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 and More
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. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Airport Scanner, Bravo Force, and More
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. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #138: When It Works, It Works Really Well
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. Read More →
Free Today: Wolfenstein 3D, Swordigo, Death Rally, and More
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. Read More →
Big Game Night: N.O.V.A. 3, LostWinds2, and More
Yesterday, we asked our readers which upcoming iOS games they're looking forward to the most, and one of the most common responses was N.O.V.A. 3. Well, good news-- the sci-fi FPS hits the US App Store tonight at 8pm PST, along with a few other big games. Read on for your links to the NZ store, so you can be the first to download these new games tonight. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Marvel vs Capcom 2, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, and More!
It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for us to give away some great game promo codes! This week, we've got just the best for our readers. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter and tweet a response to win. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #137: A Lot More Hands On Stuff Than People Are Used To
On this week's podcast, the STP team discusses how terrible airport security is for travelers, and a new game called Airport Scanner which mercilessly spoofs the TSA. We also discuss EA's strange Rock Band notification, Andrew's hands-on time with NOVA 3, and the games we've been playing the most this week. Read More →
Free Today: Monster Burner, Rinth Island, and More
When developers face fierce competition, it's the consumers who win big. With so many choices in the App Store, developers are forced to mark their full-sized games down to free, just to encourage more downloads. Take advantage of these limited-time deals, and snag these great games for free while you can. Read More →
Big Game Night: Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7, The King of Fighters i 2012 and More
It's another big week on the App Store, with new games featuring everything from wizards and zombies to fighters and aristocrats. Check out tonight's big games from Warner Brothers, Square Enix, SNK Playmore, and more! These will all be live on the US App Store tonight at 8pm Pacific. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: $10 iTunes Gift Cards
Every Tuesday, we like to give away extra promo codes from developers so that you can download new games for free. But with this week's prize, you can download whatever you like. Read on for your chance to win a $10 US iTunes gift card! Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #136: An Emphatic No
In this week's Slide To Play podcast, Andrew warns against the dangers of texting while driving, Jer gets strategic with Total War Battles, and Chris is a Game of Thrones addict. Click ahead to listen to the podcast and peruse the show notes. Read More →
Free Today: Smash Cops, Ion Racer, and More
iOS gaming costs can add up, if you buy every major new game right when it comes out. But if you're patient and look for deals like these, you can fill your iOS device with many outstanding, full-length games for free. Check out this week's discounts and get your iOS gaming fix the smart way. Read More →
Big Game Night: Marvel vs Capcom vs Everybody Else
Upending tradition, last night Marvel vs Capcom 2 launched on the App Store, a day before the big iOS games usually appear. Meanwhile, a handful of smaller games will launch later tonight. So while you're pitting Captain America against Ken and Ryu, consider downloading some of these new games on the US App Store at 8pm PST as well. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Universal Studios Swag
This week, we've got more than just game codes for you to win! The creators of Universal Movie Tycoon want to send you one of two Universal Studios prize packs, containing a mug, backpack, and hat. To win, all you have to do is send us a tweet. Read on for the full rules! Read More →
Free Today: Icebreaker Hockey, Ant Raid, and More
Apple's App Store is a billion-dollar marketplace, but you don't have to spend even one dollar to download these games for free today. And these aren't those string-you-along kind of freemium games-- below are five full games that have been marked down to free for a limited time. Read More →
Big Game Night: Illusia 2, Shark Dash, and More
It's another one of those big nights on the App Store. In addition to new 99-cent action games from Chillingo and hidden object adventures from G5 and Big Fish Games, we've got a new action-RPG from Gamevil, a real-time strategy game from Sega, and a physics puzzler from Gameloft, all launching tonight at 8pm Pacific. Here are our top picks for tonight! Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Snow Bros, Coign of Vantage, and More
We've got lots of free game promo codes to give away this week, for interesting new games like arcade classic Snow Bros, perspective puzzler Coign of Vantage, and more! All you have to do is send us a message on Twitter. Read on for details. Read More →
Free Today: Telltale Episodes and More
Need a free game fix? We're not talking about those annoying "freemium" games that make you pay as you go. We're talking full iOS games that are marked down temporarily to free to boost downloads. There are a lot of them every week, so use this week's feature and our GameFinder app, and start downloading! Read More →
Big Game Night: Max Payne, Burnout Crash!, and More
Friday is when new movies hit theaters, and Tuesday is the day when new DVDs, console games, and albums arrive in stores. But Wednesday night is reserved for new iOS games, because on Thursday Apple updates their lists on the App Store. Here's your guide to tonight's biggest iOS games, which will hit the US App Store at 8pm Pacific tonight. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #135: We Needed A Werewolf
In this week's Slide To Play podcast, Andrew gives his review of the new iPad while Jeremy raves about Spin Up, a creative new high-score game. We also chat with MacGuffin's Curse developers Andrew Goulding and Ben Kosmina about balancing puzzles and storytelling, and take a question from a reader about Gameloft's future plans. Read More →
Free Today: Raid Leader, Success Story and More
Every Monday, we like to brag about how the iOS App Store has a staggering number of free, full games to download. These are games that normally cost a few dollars, but are now being given away as part of a temporary promotion to boost their rankings. These free, full games should keep you busy until next week. Read More →
Big Game Night: Bug Princess 2, Saturday Morning RPG, and More
If you're looking for a sneak peek at the new iOS games hitting the App Store tonight, you've come to the right place. We've picked what we think are the biggest launches tonight, including a sequel to Cave's bullet hell shooter Bug Princess and a freemium RPG based on 80s Saturday morning cartoons. These games will all be live on the US App Store at 8pm Pacific tonight. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #134: Sending an Angry Bird to Mars
On this week's Slide To Play podcast, we discuss the week's most exciting new iOS games, including million-seller Angry Birds Space and an interactive "teaser" for The Hunger Games. We also have an interview with Pekka Kupiainen from MotoHeroz developer RedLynx and a listener question about upgrading to the new iPad. Click ahead for your links and shownotes. Read More →
64 Retina-Ready iPad Games
So you've just bought a new iPad. Now that it's out of the box, are you ready for some great new apps to show it off? After you've downloaded a few Retina-ready utility apps from our previous guide, check out the list below to find 64 games which look amazing running at 2048 x 1536, along with links to our reviews. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Double the Codes
Want a chance to win not just one, but two game promo codes for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad? Enter our Tuesday Twitter Giveaway this week, and you'll get twice as much entertainment if we select your tweet. Read on for the rules! Read More →
Game of the Month, March 2012: Swordigo
March has been another fantastic month for iOS gamers. The power of the new iPad, along with its Retina screen, make it a welcome addition to the iOS hardware lineup, creating all sorts of potential for amazing games. One Retina-ready game released in March really connected with us as gamers more than any other: Swordigo, by Touch Foo. Read More →
Free Today: Blueprint 3D, Stupid Zombies, and More
The App Store is a billion-dollar marketplace, but you don't have to spend even one dollar to get a huge number of full-length games. Even better, these games don't nickel-and-dime you to death after you download them-- payment is completely optional. But you have to act now, because these games won't be free forever. For more full, free games every day, download our GameFinder app and check out the Today's Free Games list. Read More →
The Top 10 Console Game Clones on iOS
On iOS, developers are constantly trying to recreate big-name games that thrive on PC and consoles. But when the original brand isn't available, sometimes they'll create an unofficial knock-off. With your help, we picked the ten best console clones you can buy on iOS, including four by that ultimate imitator, Gameloft. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #133: Humanity’s Killer App and High Score Author Rusel Demaria
On this week's Slide To Play podcast, the crew discusses their time with the new iPad, and all agree that the Retina display's crystal-clear website and e-book text is the real reason to upgrade. We also talk with one of the authors of the amazing book High Score: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, which should soon be back in print for a third, updated edition. Read on for your shownotes and streaming audio! Read More →
Big Game Night: Dark Meadow: The Pact, Cubemen, and More
We're expecting an uncharacteristically quiet night in the App Store tonight, but there are a few notable launches, like a freemium version of Dark Meadow and the Steam port Cubemen. Click ahead to find NZ App Store links, and if you're in the US, these links will let you buy the games just after 8pm Pacific tonight. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: More iPad Game Codes
To celebrate this month's launch of the iPad 3 and our recently-reached 10,000 Twitter followers, we're giving away some great iPad game codes today. If you don't have an iPad, check out our Facebook page for iPhone and iPod Touch codes throughout the week. Read on for the rules! Read More →
Free Today: Garage Inc, Crazy Penguin Catapult, and More
There are lots of places to check for daily deals on the App Store, like Free App a Day, Openfeint's Free Game of the Day, and our own Gamefinder app. We found today's best free downloads (not just demos or freemium, but actual, full games) and put them in one convenient list for you. Now get downloading! Read More →
Big Game Night: Angry Birds Space, Hunters 2, and More
Wednesday is iOS gaming's big night, when all the top developers launch their games to get prime placement from Apple the next day. Tonight, we've got a new game from the makers of Soosiz, plus sequels from the creators of Angry Birds, Fix-it-up, and Hunters. Read on for your early NZ links, which will transport our American readers to the US App Store if you click after 8pm Pacific. Read More →
Tuesday Twitter Giveaway: Munch Time, Sir Benfro, and More
It's time for another Tuesday Twitter Giveaway, and this one's extra special. Why? Because we're just about to roll over to 10,000 Twitter followers. To celebrate, we're giving away a bunch of games. It's easy to enter-- just follow us on Twitter and tweet a response to this week's question. We'll randomly select the winners and notify them later this week. Read on for details! Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #132: It’s Getting Awfully Meta In Here
On this week's Slide To Play podcast, we discuss the new iPad, recent (and exhausting) tech conferences in San Francisco and Barcelona, and the weirdly meta iOS games we're playing this week. Your shownotes and links are straight ahead! Read More →
Free Today: Zombie Highway, Japanese Werewolf, and More
There's no such thing as a free lunch, and usually that's true of free games as well. You'll often end up paying one way or another-- either by looking at ads, or by paying for more levels or in-game gold. But with so many games on the App Store, some developers give away their full games for free, just to get attention. This article focuses mainly on those free games that don't ask for much…
Chaos Rings II First Impressions
Chaos Rings II is an extraordinarily long game, and an expensive one, too. While we work through the full game for our review, we wanted to give you our impressions of the first few hours. Read on to find out if this Square Enix RPG is worth buying at full price, and check back soon for our full review. Read More →
Big Game Night: Chaos Rings 2, MotoHeroz, and More
Last week, we were so busy with GDC that we didn't mark the arrivals of new games like Zuma's Revenge!, Coco Loco, Cavorite 2, and Kids Vs Goblins. But this week is just as big, with new games from Square Enix, Redlynx, Bulkypix, and G5! Read on for your advance links to our big picks for tonight, which will take you to the US App Store after 8pm Pacific. Read More →
Slide To Play Podcast #131: Leave Your Earth Thoughts Behind
On this week's Slide To Play Podcast, Chris and Jeremy hold down the fort while Andrew is off at the IMGAs. They talk about iPad 3 rumors, some exciting iOS announcements from big-name developers, plus the new games Waking Mars and Pizza Vs. Skeletons. Click through to listen! Read More →