The Dark Knight Rises Game Hits iOS And Android This Summer
Friday, 15th June 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: batman, dark knight rises, Gameloft, iOS, Joystiq, mobile, movie tie-in, open-world, Teaser campaign, The Dark Knight Rises, warner bros
Written by: Craig Hunter
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With the release of the The Dark Knight Rises film later this year, we are expecting a whole host of game movie tie-ins to be announced in the coming months.
According to Joystiq, Gameloft announced a brand new mobile title called The Dark Knight Rises that will be bringing Batman to all major mobile platforms this summer.
At this point Continue reading “The Dark Knight Rises Game Hits iOS And Android This Summer” »
Get Your Diablo Fix On iOS With The Upcoming ‘Infinity Blade: Dungeons” (Video)
Friday, 18th May 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: Diablo, dungeons, epic, gears of war, gold, Infinity Blade: Dungeons, iOS, ipad
Written by: Craig Hunter
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Infinity Blade: Dungeons will be a departure from the series’ current formula, introducing a Diablo-style gameplay style. Like the name implies, the game will be a dungeon crawler with a focus on weapon crafting and collectibles.
This our first look at the game since it debuted live on stage during Apple’s third-generation iPad unveiling. According to IGN, who got their hands on the game (video below), “Dungeons plays beautifully,” and long time fans of the current on-rails Infinity Blade experience won’t be disappointed. Continue reading “Get Your Diablo Fix On iOS With The Upcoming ‘Infinity Blade: Dungeons” (Video)” »
Angry Birds Creator Announces New Game, Amazing Alex
Friday, 11th May 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: Amazing Alex, angry birds, app, Casey's Contraptions, iOS, Rovio
Written by: Craig Hunter
On the heels of the massively successful Angry Birds, Finnish game maker Rovio is set to launch a new title. The new game will be called Amazing Alex and centers around the main character, a curious young boy named Alex.
Rovio CEO Mikael Hed told a Yle’s breakfast television show this morning about the new game and that it should be available for release in roughly two months time. Hed went on to say the game features a bit of an educational element to it based on the main character’s curiosity to build things. Continue reading “Angry Birds Creator Announces New Game, Amazing Alex” »
Microsoft To Unveil Cross Platform Music Service At E3
Wednesday, 25th April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Pop Culture
Tags: android, e3, iOS, iTunes, match, spotify, Windows 8, Woodstock, XBOx 360, Zune
Written by: Craig Hunter
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According to The Verge, inside sources at Microsoft have confirmed we will be seeing a sneak peak at the company’s new music service come E3 2012. The Zune replacement, codenamed Woodstock, will bring Microsoft further from the Zune brand to make the shift into the popular Xbox platform.
The inside sources have revealed that although Microsoft is slowly shifting away from the Zune brand towards the Xbox platform, this new music service will Continue reading “Microsoft To Unveil Cross Platform Music Service At E3” »
What was Apple CEO Tim Cook doing at Valve?
Friday, 13th April 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: apple, Bellevue, ceo, gabe newell, game center, HQ, iOS, portal, steam, Tim Cook, valve, Washington
Written by: Craig Hunter
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If you haven’t heard by now, reports that seem to originate from the sometimes reliable AppleInsider claim Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted at Valve’s headquarters in Bellevue, Washington this morning.
The report didn’t provide any information about what Cook might have been doing there or cite any sources for the story, but the rumor has of course set off a storm of speculation regarding what the two companies might have been discussing. Continue reading “What was Apple CEO Tim Cook doing at Valve?” »
Rockstar: Max Payne Lands On iOS Next Week, Android April 26th
Friday, 6th April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, iOS, ipad, iPhone, max payne, Max Payne Mobile, Retina, rockstar
Written by: Craig Hunter
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We knew that a remake of Max Payne would be landing on mobile devices when Rockstar let it slip last year, but today the developer made things official with release dates for both the iOS and Android versions of the game.
Announced on the Rockstar Games site, “Max Payne Mobile” will be making its way to most iOS devices including iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2 and the new iPad starting April 12th. The Android version will follow a couple weeks later on the 26th.
According to the announcement, Continue reading “Rockstar: Max Payne Lands On iOS Next Week, Android April 26th” »
Apple Working On Physical iOS Gaming Controller, Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Chrome Series
Monday, 2nd April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: apple, chrome series, controller, iOS, ipad, iPhone, Major Nelson, microsoft, nintendo, physical, XBOx 360
Written by: Craig Hunter
While its not clear we’ll ever get our hands on concepts currently in Apple’s labs, a review of the new iPad from Anandtech has leaked details about a physical iPad controller Apple has in the works. At the same time we get a look at the brand new chrome line of Xbox 360 controllers officially announced by Microsoft today.
This isn’t the first time info has surfaced regarding a remote/controller concept from Apple. A patent that surfaced in April 2010 showed Apple was working on gaming accessories. The images in the patent showed a Nintendo DS-like design with a D-Pad, two game buttons and a touchscreen in the middle.
The report from Anandtech claimed Apple has an internal project dedicated to bringing a physical controller to market, but also noted it was uncertain whether the device would ever become available. We know there is certainly a market for physical controllers compatible with iOS devices and with confirmation Apple is working on it, it’s entirely possible we’ll see an Apple branded gaming controller in the near future.
At the same time of rumors of a controller for iOS devices, Microsoft has confirmed today the availability of its chrome series of Xbox 360 controllers.
Available starting mid-May depending on your location, the controllers will come in red, blue, and chrome variants and sell for $55 through xbox.com/accessories and local retailers. Head past the break for images of the three controllers:
BrowserQuest: An NES-Style RPG Meets MMO In ANY Browser
Thursday, 29th March 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, browser, BrowserQuest, HTML5, iOS, Little Workshop, MMO, Mozilla, NES, RPG, WebSockets
Written by: Craig Hunter
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At first glance BrowserQuest looks like your standard NES-era RPG, but this HTML5 game demo created by Mozilla and Little Workshop is actually an MMO supporting thousands of simultaneous players.
Despite being more a tech demo than a full-fledged game at this point, the ability to play it through any browser, including iOS and Android devices, definitely makes it worth checking out.
Mozilla is using the game to demonstrate its WebSockets technology, allowing Continue reading “BrowserQuest: An NES-Style RPG Meets MMO In ANY Browser” »
Baldur’s Gate Coming To iPad This Summer
Sunday, 25th March 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: App Store, apple, Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Enhanced Edition, iOS, ipad, Overhaul Games, summer 2012
Written by: Craig Hunter
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Last week we caught wind of another major upcoming re-release from BioWare, a new iteration of the classic franchise Baldur’s Gate.
The game will be developed by Overhaul Games, the studio responsible for MDK2 HD, which is up made of some of the original Baldur’s Gate Team. Overhaul has announced that come Continue reading “Baldur’s Gate Coming To iPad This Summer” »
The Walking Dead Game Coming Next Month
Wednesday, 21st March 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: iOS, ipad, iPhone, PC, ps3, Rick Grimes, The Walking Dead, xbox
Written by: Craig Hunter
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The hit TV show The Walking Dead is being adapted into a game. The recent debut trailer (below) shows of a pretty amazing and interesting graphic style as well as what fans of the show have come to know and love. The title will be developed by Telltale Games. The company is previously responsible for other hit iOS games like Back to the Future and Monkey Island.
Although not much is known at this time about the actual gameplay details, it is Continue reading “The Walking Dead Game Coming Next Month” »
Blizzard Still Considering WoW On The iPhone And Mobile Platforms
Monday, 19th March 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: iOS, ipad, iPhone, Mists of Pandaria, mobile, Mobile Armory, wow
Written by: Craig Hunter
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While it’s been rumored in the past, Blizzard is once again talking about World of Warcraft coming to mobile devices. Up until now the developer has only release the World of Warcraft Mobile Armory, an iOS app that allows you to view in game stats and manage auction house and guilds.
In an interview at Blizzard headquarters, Senior World of Warcraft producer John Lagrave talked with Eurogamer about the possibilities of bringing the game to mobile platforms like the iPhone. From the sounds of Lagrave’s comments, the company is having some trouble figuring out how to make the WoW experience work on the smaller screens. Continue reading “Blizzard Still Considering WoW On The iPhone And Mobile Platforms” »
Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Available For Preorder Now, Ships in September
Thursday, 1st March 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets
Tags: AR Drone, brookstone, drone, iOS, ipad, iPhone, Parrot, preorder, quadrocopter
Written by: Craig Hunter
We first told you about this iPad/iPhone-controlled quadrocopter in our holiday gift list, and today the second generation AR Drone 2.0 is now officially up for preorder. The device comes with the same $300 price tag, but packs in a bunch of new features.
The new AR Drone is capable of capturing or live streaming 720p HD video right to YouTube at 30fps with a 92° wide-angle lens. There is also a new gesture, or “flip button”, that will make the device barrel roll in the air on command. Another new addition is a new USB port for capturing video from the built-in HD to a portable drive. The overall design of the drone is pretty much what we’ve seen before, but we’re not complaining. As before you’ll need an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or Android device to pilot the device.
The company is building levels for Continue reading “Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Available For Preorder Now, Ships in September” »
‘Angry Birds Space’ Trailer Features NASA Footage, Lands March 22
Thursday, 23rd February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, angry, birds, game, iOS, launch, march, nasa, national geographic, PC, Rovio, space
Written by: Craig Hunter
In case you thought Rovio didn’t have anywhere new to take the Angry Birds franchise, Kotaku has confirmed Angry Birds Space will be landing on Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices next month on March 22. Not only that, but we’ve also got the new trailer that Rovio used official NASA footage to make.
Andrew Stalbow Rovio’s North America general manager talked about the new game in an email to Kotaku:
“Our focus is to delight our fans and we’re excited to launch Angry Birds Space on multiple platforms. In the build up to launch, we’re going to make a global Continue reading “‘Angry Birds Space’ Trailer Features NASA Footage, Lands March 22” »
Explore Skyrim With Official World Interactive Map for iPhone and iPad
Thursday, 23rd February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: App Store, bethesda, Elder Scrolls V, Interactive, iOS, ipad, iPhone, iTunes, map, skyrim
Written by: Craig Hunter
The exploration of the vast world of Skyrim has just been made a little more manageable thanks to the Skyrim Official World Interactive Map app for iOS. Bethesda has teamed up with Prima Games to release this free app available on iTunes now.
Skyrim Official World Interactive Map brings the 3200x zoomable world of Skyrim to your iPhone and iPad. Other apps of this sort, most notably Dragon Shout, are already available but lack the level of detail offered through Prima’s app. However, the app may not be quite stable yet on iPad 2, according to The Verge, they’re currently getting a ”Please wait while loading data” error. Another downside is the app is only currently available via the US App Store. Continue reading “Explore Skyrim With Official World Interactive Map for iPhone and iPad” »
‘Code Hero’ Is A 3D Game That Teaches You How To Program Videogames
Friday, 17th February 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, code, Code Hero, how to, iOS, kickstarter, mac, programming, windows
Written by: Craig Hunter
The online project-funding site Kickstarter has been in a lot of headlines as of late. First we told you about two Kickstarter projects that reached 1 million dollars in funding, and just today a 17-inch Windows tablet being built by a 12-year old. However, an interesting new take on game development (via The Verge) is definitely something that has our attention. Rather than just an online course, “Code Hero” aims to teach you how to build games through a first-person videogame.
Alex Peake and Primer Labs have come up with the innovative and intuitive way to learn how to code games and hope you’re interested in making their plans come to reality. Built on the Unity 3D Engine, Code Hero uses a series of missions and, for the most part, familiar mechanics to both teach the player about coding and allow them to build their own Untiy games while playing. Continue reading “‘Code Hero’ Is A 3D Game That Teaches You How To Program Videogames” »
Apple Drops “Mac” With Mountain Lion Preview, Begins Merging Of iOS and OS X
Thursday, 16th February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive
Tags: 10.8, Airplay, developer preview, iOS, mac, messages, Mountain Lion, Notification Center, OS X
Written by: Craig Hunter
Apple today introduced a developer preview of its next major operating system for Macs called OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. While the “Mountain Lion” moniker follows on with Apple’s tradition of naming OS releases after cats, one big change to the name is the omission of “Mac”. Apple is dropping the “Mac” from “Mac OS X”, a big change for the operating system that has used “Mac OS” as its identify for 10+ years.
The move is parter of a larger change for Apple and OS X that sees the entire operating system merging with the work done on the iOS operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Mountain Lion incorporates many features that Continue reading “Apple Drops “Mac” With Mountain Lion Preview, Begins Merging Of iOS and OS X” »
No More Photobombing? “Remove” App Lets You Delete People From Your Photos
Wednesday, 15th February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive
Tags: android, app, Barcelona, demo, iOS, photo
Written by: Craig Hunter
If you’ve ever wanted to easily remove someone from a photo that is otherwise perfect, up until now it hasn’t been an easy task. Remove, an app from Scaldo, aims to let you snap a photo and selectively remove people and objects from the image with a tap of your finger, right on your smartphone.
The company is set to demo its Remove app, which will be available for both iOS and Android, at this year’s Mobile World Congress taking place later this month in Barcelona, Spain. According to Scaldo, the app is the “world’s first optical removal software” for mobile devices. Continue reading “No More Photobombing? “Remove” App Lets You Delete People From Your Photos” »
‘Mass Effect Infiltrator’ For iOS Is Integrated With ‘Mass Effect 3′, Coming Soon
Wednesday, 8th February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: ea, iOS, ipad, iPhone, mass effect
Written by: Craig Hunter
We have finally got out first look at Mass Effect‘s first iOS experience with the Mass Effect Infiltrator iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad app detailed in a press release and screenshots (below) from EA. In addition, the publisher also announced a companion app known as “Mass Effect Datapad” exclusive to the iPad.
We learn a few things from EA’s press release (via IGN). First off, the Mass Effect Infiltrator app is a Continue reading “‘Mass Effect Infiltrator’ For iOS Is Integrated With ‘Mass Effect 3′, Coming Soon” »
Developers Are Paying $5000 To Get Top 25 Ranking in App Store Charts, Apple Issues Warning
Tuesday, 7th February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: App Store, apple, developer, iOS, rankings, Warning
Written by: Craig Hunter
We told you the other day that Apple was seemingly cracking down on knockoff apps in the App Store with some of the most popular clones from at least one developer recently being removed. It looks like Apple may have another issue on its hands with reports originating from this TouchArcade thread claiming developers are paying approximately $5000 to get in the Top 25 rankings of the App Store. In fact, up to eight apps in the top 25 were promoted by the same shady service employing bots to run up downloads and automatically rate apps.
The post comes from an iOS developer who was in search of a way of promoting his new app when coming across an ad network who guaranteed to get it in the Top 25 for $5000. When questioning the ad network on exactly how they can accomplish this, the developer said the company openly explained its process: Continue reading “Developers Are Paying $5000 To Get Top 25 Ranking in App Store Charts, Apple Issues Warning” »
Xbox’s Co-Creator Is Working On Arcade Games With Ex-Atari Pros
Friday, 3rd February 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: Asteroids, atari, battlezone, Innovative Leisure, iOS, ipad, iPhone, Owen Rubin, Seamus Blackley
Written by: Craig Hunter
Originally hired by Microsoft to work on DirectX in 1999, Seamus Blackley is often cited as one of the co-creators of the Xbox, but these days his startup consisting of many famous Atari designers is making games for Apple’s iOS devices.
According to VentureBeat who recently interviewed him, Blackley’s new company called Innovative Leisure has plucked the “creators of the best arcade experiences from the golden age of Atari in the 1970s and 1980s” in order to create new arcade experiences for iPhone and iPad. Continue reading “Xbox’s Co-Creator Is Working On Arcade Games With Ex-Atari Pros” »
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