Not much has changed with the Angry Birds franchise since it was released back in 2009. It’s still the same game in various different skins; launch birds to attack structures that a nasty group of pigs have hidden themselves within. Yet, Angry Birds is still able to hold its own,…
Read MoreThe ‘opening weekend’ sales for the new 4th generation iPad and iPad mini shattered the sales of the 3rd gen unit from just a few months before. Even though that 3rd generation unit went on sale this past Spring, the 4th gen iPad sold a ton (that’s a technical figure) over this…
Read MoreMadden goes free to play and focuses on quick play action for fans on the go. Focusing on ‘offensive shootouts’, play calling, and a pick up and play experience, this is a Madden that’s a little less about heavy detail and more about just having a little pigskin fun on…
Read MoreRecently at the EBGames expo I spent quite a bit of time perusing the home grown pavilion chatting with various games designers about their projects, their experiences at the expo and how as a fellow Australian I could show some support or participate in the success of their games. I…
Read MoreYou have to love Spiderweb Software. On microbudgets Jeff Vogel has for years produced massive, sprawling old-school RPGs in the vein of the classic Dungeons & Dragons games. It’s an irresistible formula for anyone with fond nostalgia for the old SSI titles, and of all Vogel’s games, the Avernum series…
Read MoreGrab it while its free The time has finally come – Carmageddon is about to unleash on iThings all across the world. Yes, the game that the media went crazy over and wanted banned all those years ago is coming back to life like never before. Not only is all…
Read MorePeople with the Nintendo DS or 3DS may just have heard of Ivy the Kiwi. An utterly charming little puzzle game, Ivy was a perfect example of a game that used touch screen-only controls to great effect. And now it’s on the iPhone and iPad, where it’s even better. On…
Read MoreBooting up one of Terry Cavanagh’s games, you know you’re about to take a shot of nostalgic fun and take a beating from its punishing difficulty at the same time. It’s like a trademark that seals his games together and it’s one that keeps you coming back for more over…
Read MoreHere’s a nice surprise- Mechwarrior: Tactical Command has officially made landfall on the iPad today. The RTS promises 21 missions of real time mech commanding spread out over three planets, each one “laden with political intrigue and corruption”. Developed by Personae Studio, Mechwarrior: Tactical Command is also supported by the…
Read MoreAs anyone who knows me knows, I’m a big (understatement) fan of Tecmo Koei’s Warriors games. I just have to play every single one that is released, and to date, the iPhone and the iPad have been my own gaming devices Warrior-less. That all changes today. In Japan, Dynasty Warriors…
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