Per a recent posting on the Myst forums, Myst [$4.99 / Free] just had an update submitted to Apple to add iOS 4 compatibility. Interestingly enough, also mentioned in the same thread by Cyan employee Chogon is the fact that yet another Cyan classic is coming to the App Store: The Manhole. The Manhole is […]
The original Missile Command was released to arcades in 1980, and aside from being played by John Connor in Terminator 2, Missile Command has provided a solid core gameplay element which has been either the direct inspiration of evolved upon in far too many video games than I could even attempt to list– Also, it […]
A set of screenshots were just released mere moments ago on EA Mobile’s fantastic Facebook page of R-Type, a classic arcade style side scrolling shooter originally released in 1987 which has since been ported to almost every platform imaginable. Set in the future, players control a futuristic fighter and set off to destroy Byrdo Empire. […]
This week we have been chatting to Ian Garstang at Debug Design Limited which started life as a graphic design company who now make games. They currently have 3 games on the market; The Danger Room, Scribble Jumper (free) and one of our favorite games ‘Quizicards’. Ian took time out from his game graphic creation […]
Per Ubisoft’s web site, Prince of Persia Retro is on its way to the App Store. We don’t know many specifics yet other than this appears to be a port of the classic Prince of Persia from 1989. Originally released on the Apple II, Prince of Persia went on to find a home on nearly […]
As if bluetooth iPhone to iPad control wasn’t enough, Majic Jungle’s followup iPad trick is outputting the iPad game video to a 42″ TV while controlling the game with your iPhone: I know it shouldn’t be that much different than the first video, but somehow it feels quite different. While Apple should allow this functionality […]
If you’ve been looking for an online pool game, here’s your chance. Namco’s Pool Pro Online 3 for iPhone and iPad are now free for a day. This represents the 3rd in the franchise which originally began on mobile phones but is now extending to smartphones and even the desktop. The game allows both single […]
Angry birds originally came out for the iPhone and has recently been brought to the iPad as an HD. The app is another physics-based game which focuses on knocking down different structures and crushing every pig found inside. Stars are earned for each level based on how many launches it takes to crush every one. […]
Plants vs Zombies HD is an app created by veteran casual game maker PopCap. It is an upscaled version of the iPhone version made for the iPad. The game is essentially a tower defense game which pits your own homegrown plants against an onslaught of evil zombies. As you progress through the game, you will […]
Real Racing was and is still one of the greatest racing games for the iPhone and iPod Touch. With the release of the iPad, Firemint decided to rerelease their hit game in true HD form. The game looks even better than before on the new device and they even added a few new features. Because […]
Minigore came out for the iPhone as a unique stick shooter featuring some awesome cartoon graphics and voiceovers by Egoraptor, the creator of the popular “Metal Gear Awesome” cartoons. Well now the game has been released for the iPad and it is still just as amazing but now with even better looking graphics. The game […]
Touchgrind HD Touchgrind originally came out for the iPhone and was a cool way to kill some time by simulating a finger board. The controls were awesome and many different tricks could be accomplished. But it’s one big flaw was in the hardware it played on. The screen was way too small to truly experience […]
Touch Hockey was a great game for the iPhone and I would say is one of my personal favorites. The game was a great way to show off your phone to your friends and enjoy a quick game against a computer. Well now they have released a version for iPad with updated graphics and features […]
ABC Player Review One of the great things about the iPad as many of you very well know by now is its truly beautiful display. Movies look absolutely gorgeous on the display and it has definitely set itself up as a great way to watch other types of video. ABC has decided to take full […]
With the announcement of Square Enix’s Chaos Rings recently, the iPhone will soon have what looks to be an RPG of epic proportions. But wait, a new challenger enters the ring. Digital Chocolate has just released Fantasy Warrior Legends, its first free-to-play iPhone title. Players take on the role of Rento, a warrior who must […]
While I have been completely sucked in to hardcore racing simulators in the past, there’s nothing I like more in racing games than ridiculous drifting and jumps– Lots of jumps. Thankfully, developer Pixelbite seems to share a similar love for these kinds of racing games from looking at their recently released Raging Thunder 2 and […]
Revolutionary Concepts sent us a new screenshot and a note saying they are working around the clock on their port of Data East’s arcade classic Karate Champ to the iPhone. The partial list of features include: Dual Stick Control (no D-Pad or buttons). Virtual arcade cabinet surround (no thumbs covering the action) 1 Player vs […]
Bit Pilot Bit Pilot is a retro-inspired dodging game that comes from Zach Gage, who also brought us the multi-touch puzzler Unify. Bit Pilot’s biggest flaw seems to be that it was released only a week after Tilt to Live and likely drowned out by the cheers for that game. Bit Pilot, though, does stand […]
At GDC 2010, iPhone developer 99games showed us what they have been working on as their next major iPhone title. The Jim and Frank Mysteries – The Blood River Files is an adventure puzzler in the vein of the Professor Layton game series. In the Jim and Frank Mysteries, players assume the role of Jim […]
An upcoming but little known game that has come to our attention recently is a Worms-esque, platform shooter entitled TotemHeadz, developed by Innobec Technologies. Though we haven’t had any play time with TotemHeadz as yet, from what we’ve seen TotemHeadz deviates from the traditional Worms model by scrapping the turn-based gameplay and opting for a […]