Firemint and Iron Monkey, two of EA’s most prominent development studios responsible for mobile hits Flight Control, Real Racing, The Sims Free Play and Mass Effect Infiltrator, have combined to form one giant studio. It’s now called Firemonkeys, and will be based out of Melbourne (making EA Melbourne Australia’s largest…
Read MoreI rather like strategic wargames. A good one feels like the evolution of chess – where carefully positioned units, well timed tactical flanking maneuvers and an intimate understanding of the various effects of terrain can turn the tides against overwhelming odds. And that’s when it’s rather embarrassing for the other…
Read MoreIt’s taken a while, but the Japanese mid-tier developer and publishers are starting to see the value in the iPhone and iPad. Remember – these devices took longer to take off in Japan than elsewhere in the world. They’re popular now, though, so those goodly folk who concentrate on making…
Read MoreOur Australian readers might be aware that there’s a funky thing happening down in Melbourne at the moment. Game Masters is an exhibition that is a real love letter to the history and culture of gaming. Its attracted some high-profile support, too, with the likes of Tim Schafer and Warren…
Read MoreClassic Amiga shooter Alien Breed lands on iOS devices soon with all its retro charm intact. Called ‘the original survival horror game’ in the release, Alien Breed is a classically designed, top down shooter. This particular version of the game will arrive on the App Store in all its glory…
Read MoreCthulhu Saves The World is a parody-RPG classic. There is absolutely no denying that. The game is worth buying to support the developer for the promotional video alone. You’ll be able to watch it after the break – I suggest you take the time to do so. You’ll laugh yourself…
Read MoreAs much as I try, sometimes it’s impossible to avoid Gameloft. As a rule of thumb I don’t like what Gameloft produces as it tends to be technically competent, but soulless and cynical copies of better games, but sometimes Gameloft hits the big time with its franchises. Modern Combat is…
Read MoreA very impressive little FPS hit the iOS App Store today from developer Madfinger. Dead Trigger might be one of the best looking shooters on the platform. To say that DT’s visuals are ‘console quality’ isn’t all that much of a stretch. I mean, yes it is another zombie game,…
Read MoreMagic The Gathering is a game I’ve long felt belonged on the iPad. After all, the physical card game is so popular precisely because it is portable – anywhere becomes an impromptu battle of the minds with this game, and unlike a game like chess, it’s easy to pack away…
Read MoreBabel Rising is a cute little take on deific genocide. What is essentially a tower defence game is made weirdly compelling by the simple fact that you’re taking the role of a God, slaughtering people for daring to build a tower. There’s not really any explanation for why you’re smiting…
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