This week Fresh Look Columnist Michelle Sayatovich is overjoyed because Apple Arcade subscribers are getting new mobile releases every Friday for the entire month of January 2023. And these new titles are just the recipe for combatting the winter blues. Check out her column about these newly released mobile games.
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and the man behind more than a generation of innovative products has died in California at the age of 56. Jobs stepped down from his role as chief executive, in August and had been battling pancreatic cancer, as well as other health issues. Today, Jobs will be remembered for revolutionizing the computer, telephone and music industry, with the launches of the Mac, iPhone, iPad and iTunes. His most recent innovations are still in their infancy and the games industry is no doubt a very different landscape, thanks to his vision. Tributes are already pouring in … Continue reading Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs Dies
Acclaimed game developer Halfbrick today released its biggest mobile title since its award-winning, smash-hit Fruit Ninja. Jetpack Joyride will skyrocket players into the latest adventure featuring the lovable and mischievous hero Barry Steakfries, who captured hearts in previous Halfbrick mobile games, Age of Zombies and Monster Dash. The game is now available for download on mobile iOS platforms (iPhone and iPad) for $0.99 from the App Store, and has been selected by Apple as the official iPhone Game of the Week. Down on his luck, Barry discovers the ultimate opportunity to turn his boring life into one of adventure, heroics … Continue reading Halfbrick’s Jetpack Joyride Hits App Store
PAN Vision and Fabrication Games today revealed game details and a video trailer for Piclings, an upcoming platformer for iOS that allows players to take pictures of their surroundings and transform them into playable levels. Piclings is the first game where players can bring photos to life by turning an interesting building, unique cloud formation or work of art into a game populated by adorable Piclings, and baddies protecting treasures invisible to the naked human eye. Piclings analyzes photos and uses Canny edge detection technology to turn ledges, floors and walls into an in-game level. Artistically inclined gamers can draw … Continue reading New iOS Game Will Turn User Photos Into Games
11 bit studios (http://11bitstudios.com) launched an all-out assault on boredom today, as the company’s anticipated debut, Anomaly Warzone Earth, was released via leading digital distributors. The game is available worldwide for PC and Mac via Steam, the Mac App Store and GamersGate for just $9.99 (pricing may vary by territory) – a price point so low for a game so good, there has been some speculation that the developers were actually beamed to Earth from another planet… a planet where prices are much lower, and where games are very good. "We hope that gamers love the experience delivered by Anomaly … Continue reading Anomaly Warzone Game Ships
National Geographic Channel in partnership with Runaway are proud to announce the release of Puzzle Planets for iPhone and iPad, a new game that puts the powerful forces of nature at your fingertips. With a core concept inspired by the popular National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Clash of the Continents, Puzzle Planets puts an action packed spin on the earth sciences. Players create planets by constructing a tectonic core, raising continents from the ocean, and spreading life over the land. "We hope the factual component of Puzzle Planets will spark a curiosity within the player which they can act on … Continue reading Puzzle Planets Hits iPhone
iStunt 2 is a perfect example of a bad time waster. Gameplay is boring, graphics are horrible, and and on the iPhone it cost $0.99. iStunt 2 shows that while some game companies are being original, others just want to make a quick buck. This week, for the first time, the weekly time waster gets a bad review. A total score of one out of five is all we can give to iStunt 2. The Weekly Time Waster review is available on the GiN Facebook page. Publishers: Apple
Booyah, a leading social web and mobile entertainment company, has officially launched Nightclub City DJ Rivals, the first rhythm-based role-playing game for iPhone and iPod touch. Nightclub City DJ Rivals lets players battle to the beat by tapping and scratching to music tracks in a quest to defeat real-world challengers and unlock new items and abilities to be the best DJ in the world. "For the first time on mobile devices, we’re offering a unique experience that combines a skill-based rhythm game and a story-driven adventure for endless replayability," said Keith Lee, CEO, Booyah. "It’s also a great GPS multiplayer … Continue reading Rhythm RPG Released For iPhone
