Take a Spin through the Worlds of Itzy3D for Android
I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a fan of spiders, and the only one I’ve ever liked was Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web. Spider based Android games aren’t too frightening though, especially when they deal with cool spiders like Itzy from the new game Itzy... Read More»
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Posted: Feb 11th, 2012
Toki Tori added to Humble Bundle for Android
Toki Tori has been added to the Humble Bundle for Android. This brings the total to five games, including Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Osmos, and EDGE. Those who pay more than the average price, currently $6.14, the indie classic World of Goo is also yours as an extra incentive. Buying the Humble Bundle for Android also ... Read More»
Minecraft: Pocket Edition update delayed due to bugs
Mojang’s delayed the release of an update for Minecraft: Pocket Edition due to the discover of bugs in the update. Mojang designer Daniel Kaplan said on Twitter the team had discovered “bugs bugs bugs.” The update is due to be out soon, though. Thanks, PocketGamer. Read More... Read More»
Nielsen: Over half of US households have a current-gen console
Some startling figures have come out of Nielsen Games’ latest exposé of gaming trends in the US. According to the analyst firm, 56% of US households own a seventh generation gaming console. 65% are kept in the living room, although that figure rises to 75% when considering the Wii alone, and 13% in bedrooms. Up ... Read More»
Former Bizarre and Splash Damage devs launch online gaming service Fireteam
A new online service called Fireteam, made up of former Splash Damage, Bizarre and Rackage developers Arnout van Meer, Ben Hopkinson and Stephen Gaffney, has launched, and it aims to provide an online service suite to console, free-to-play, mobile and PC developers. The service’s suite provides APIs that plug directly into gaming engines such as ... Read More»
THQ to publish digital titles from Seamus Blackley’s new firm Innovative Leisure
THQ has announced an agreement with digital development studio Innovative Leisure, a new company formed by games veterans which reads like a list of who’s who of the industry, to publish the firm’s titles. Innovative Leisure was founded by Seamus ”Father of the Xbox” Blackley, Van Burnham, Ed Logg of Asteroids, Centipede, and Gauntlet fame, ... Read More»
Handheld/Mobile Mass Effect announcement coming soon
EA has been mentioning a mobile/handheld Mass Effect 3 tie-in product for a long time, every time during their quarterly meets, and an EA rep has told Kotaku again that an announcement regarding those “products” is coming soon. “There will be “handheld/mobile” products tied to Mass Effect 3, as noted in our past few earnings announcements,” ... Read More»
Android Humble Bundle offers World of Goo, Edge, more
With the latest offering, the Humble Bundle has expanded its cross-platform philosophy even further, opening the scheme to Android users. The latest bundle is, like all the others, compatible with Windows, OS-X and Linux, but also offers Android versions of included games. Reverse tower defence Anomaly, the flOw-like Osmos and puzzler Edge are included – ... Read More»
Angry Birds head states piracy not ‘a bad thing’
During the Midem conference in Cannes this morning, Rovio CEO Mikael Hed claimed that in certain situations piracy isn’t really a “bad thing” after all, stating that the broadening of the Angry Birds brand via the act could only lead to “more business.”... Read More»
3 Things that should have been Added to The Sims 3/Sims 3 Pets (Console version)
Note: I play The Sims on console not PC. I know the PC has a ton more options available. I am unaware if any of these things are on the PC so please be understanding if the PC allows you to do any of the following. The Sims series has been iconic to the gaming ... Read More»
3 Things that should have been Added to The Sims 3/Sims 3 Pets (Console version)
Note: I play The Sims on console not PC. I know the PC has a ton more options available. I am unaware if any of these things are on the PC so please be understanding if the PC allows you to do any of the following. The Sims series has been iconic to the gaming ... Read More»
Valve announces beta release of Steam app for iOS and Android
Valve has announced the beta release of the Steam application for iOS and Android devices. The app will allow Steam users to chat with friends, browse community groups, user profiles, gawk at screenshots and user-generated content, as well as the ability to stay abreast of sales hitting the service. “The Steam app comes from many ... Read More»
Notch wants to see users’ Minecraft data, asks permission
Marcus “Notch” Persson, creator of Minecraft and star developer at Mojang, has asked players of the hit title’s permission for the studio to track what they do once inside the game&#... Read More»
Resident Evil 4 Android port hits LG handsets in Korea
Capcom has seemingly released the millionth edition of Resident Evil 4, launching an Android port. It’s currently only available, however, in LG’s LTE U+ ecosystem, which is exclusive to Korea. If, for some unknown reason, you do have an LG LTE handset from Korea, you can get the game now for ₩5,000 ($4.41). Thanks, Joystiq. ... Read More»
Report – US tablet owners doubled over 2011 holidays
A new report shows 19% of US adults now own tablet computers. The figure has almost doubled since mid-December 2011′s 10%, according to the Pew Internet and American Life Project‘s report. That percentage doesn’t included dedicated eBook readers, which also enjoyed an identical surge in popularity, from 10% to 19%. When the two kinds of ... Read More»
Harmonix launches Dance Central Dance Cam for iOS, Android, WP7
Harmonix has released something known as Dance Central Dance Cam for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices. The app will allow users to pick previews of tracks on it, then practice them and be recorded whilst doing it. Videos can also be showcased for Facebook friends. Songs from the game are included, featuring I ... Read More»
Minecraft: Pocket Edition has sold over 700,000 copies
Mojang has announced via Twitter the firm’s Minecraft: Pocket Edition has sold over 700,000 copies on Android since its launch in August on Xperia Play. The game was released for other Android platforms in September for $6.99. Thanks, Gamasutra. Read More... Read More»
Another World coming to Android
Eric Chahi’s classic adventure Another World is making the jump to Android. The 1991 platformer, variously know as Out of this World or Outer World, was ported to iOS in September to mark its 20th anniversary. No date was set for the new release, but when it hits the Marketplace, it will include variable difficulty ... Read More»
PES 2012 Xperia Play promoted with mutilated couch, Kirstan Schaal
Here is a trailer for a video game which made me laugh aloud. This is by way of being a calendar event. That’s Kirstan Schall of Flight of the Conchords, that is. She’s promoting the version optimised for Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play, but Konami probably won’t mind if you play it on other devices. PES ... Read More»
Street Fighter IV HD coming to Android in May
GadgetHelpline reports, and also posts a sweet artwork depicting, Street Fighter IV HD’s jump to the Android Marketplace in May, a full year after its iOS release. It will cost about $12.99 and support WiFi multiplayer. Thanks, Joystiq. Read More... Read More»
World of Goo downloaded 1 million times via the App Store
2D Boy has announced World of Goo has been downloaded 1 million times on iOS and through the Mac App Store since it was released 13 months ago. The firm said 29% of downloads and 17% of revenue came from the World of Goo’s iPhone/iPod Touch version, and 69% of downloads and 79% of revenue ... Read More»
Call of Duty Elite iOS app now available, coming to Android soon
Call of Duty Elite launched for the PS3 and Xbox 360 alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 last November but got off to a rough start due to the large number of players signing up. These issues delayed the release of the iOS and Android mobile app for the service. That delay is now ... Read More»
Call of Duty Elite app hits iOS Tuesday, Android next week
VentureBeat reports the Call of Duty: Elite mobile app will arrive on the App Store on Tuesday, US time, and release for Android one week later. Mobile versions of the social service were expected alongside its Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 sim-ship, but were delayed after heavy demand caused launch hiccups. The apps allow ... Read More»
Call of Duty Elite Mobile App Out Jan. 10th For iOS, Next Week For Android
Up until now you had to be in front of a computer or your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 to access the features of Call of Duty Elite, since it launched along side of the giant selling title Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. You can change your weapon loadouts form/join clans, schedule matches and ... Read More»
Minecraft Pocket Edition Survival update due February
Mojang has put a tentative date on its promised Minecraft Pocket Edition update, which will add survival and adventure features into the mobile version. “We have planned to submit and update by February the 8th. Then Android Market and the iOS AppStore must approve it and it will be in your hands,” Daniel Kaplan wrote ... Read More»
