Mobile

My Compliments To Those Who Made This Could Hurt So Good

I’ve become so jaded by mobile gaming’s endless pleading for my attention that I recently removed every game from my iPhone except for three that I deeply admire. Today, I’m glad to add a fourth to that group: This Could Hurt by Orange Agenda.


March 30, 2012
Mobile

In Lieu Of A Real Rollercoaster Ride, Side-Scroll Through Madcoaster

I’m a fan of constant, yet simple side-scrolling platformers. A week ago today we saw one inspired by the Hunger Games film.


February 8, 2012
Mobile

Spice Invaders Is A Delightful Little Defence Game Until You Crash Into The Paywall

Creating a successful ‘freemium’ game is an exercise in enticement and restraint. You need to slowly but surely gain the player’s interest, building excitement to a fever pitch before introducing the idea of laying out a little cash to enhance their enjoyment.


December 12, 2011
Mobile

Angry Birds Second Birthday Invites A New Bird To The Party

Angry Birds has published another special-occasion update, this one celebrating the runway mobile hit’s second birthday. With it, you get 15 new levels and a new projectile, the Orange Bird, which “propels any object it touches.”


October 14, 2011
News

The Next Superman Video Game Is Excellent

Superman 64 sucked. Superman Returns was bad. I’ve read plenty of great Superman comics, but, until yesterday, I never played an excellent Superman game.


October 4, 2011
Mobile

Pixel Ranger For iPhone Gets By On Good Looks And Charm

Pixel Ranger for iPhone and iPad feels as deep, engaging and modern as most Atari 2600 games, a CMYK-colored blend of Pitfall! meets Galaga, light on substance, heavy on visual charm.


September 15, 2011
Mobile

The Right War Game For The iPad

Anomaly: Warzone Earth HD is the rare kind of iPad game that feels like it was improved by Apple’s tablet.


July 22, 2011
Mobile

Creativity And Community Drive Dream Track Nation Towards Greatness

A charming little stunt racing game with a slick cartoon style, Dream Track Nation‘s track creation and sharing community is where Chillingo’s latest laps the competition.


July 21, 2011
Mobile

Rope Rescue: Call It Cut The Birds, Or Maybe Angry Rope

I saw a Chillingo game at Electronic Arts’ preview event last night that featured colourful, cartoon birds in peril and ropes that could be cut.


Mobile

Anomaly Warzone Earth Is One Of The Hottest iPad Games Yet

We loved, loved Anomaly Warzone Earth when it came to the PC. What’s to stop us from loving this backwards tower defence game when it hits the iPad and iPhone?