The Gemini Devices JoyTab may look like a direct iPad competitor at first, but you'll think twice once you see the price tag. It's a nice size at 9.7 inches and has a sturdy build of plastic and glass. But it comes in slightly thicker and slightly heavier than the aluminium iPad. There's no … [Read more...]
A guide to Sensible Software and the games we should still be playing
Mobile gaming has very quickly become a lucrative and accessible platform for developers to stretch their creative muscle. It’s also proved a place to breathe new life into older games, either by straight-up ports or doe-eyed homage. Recently I reviewed Kukouri’s Tiny Troopers, which left me … [Read more...]
Mobile Gaming: Tiny Troopers Review
Finnish developers Kukouri have teamed up with Chillingo to give us Tiny Troopers, a game that seems unashamedly influenced by Sensible Software’s 1993 classic Cannon Fodder. Even the tagline “Give war a chance” seems like a blatant take on Cannon Fodder’s classic theme tune. Drawing inspiration … [Read more...]
New Star Soccer: super-addictive mobile game
It’s finally come, that time of year that all football fans hate: Summer. Ok, so the Euros were a very welcome extension of the regular season, but now it’s over and we face a few weeks nothing but boring commercial friendlies and transfer speculation which is contradicted on a daily basis ... … [Read more...]
Five awesome mobile sports games you need in your locker
There’s a plethora of sports titles available for mobile devices: everything from full recreations to pick-up-and-play mini games. Unless you’re a die-hard polo or lacrosse fan, chances are your favourite sport will be represented somewhere, somehow. Electronic Arts typically dominates the market … [Read more...]
Max Payne Mobile review
May sees the return of everyone’s favourite New York cop-turned-vigilante – Max Payne, in the multi format Max Payne 3. So Rockstar Games have decided to take us back to where it all began with a mobile version of the world's first taste of Payne. Question is – is it any good? Max Payne … [Read more...]
Five 16bit classics you should be playing
Always dreamed of having a Super Nintendo or Sega Megadrive in your pocket? Well that fantasy is now a reality thanks to the wonders of modern technology. Here are my top five 16-bit classics that you should download to your smart phone immediately. Earthworm Jim Shiny Entertainment’s … [Read more...]
Five addictive games for your phone
For my money the best mobile games are the ones that you can dip in and out of when you have a few seconds to burn. So here are my top five quick-fix picks. Fragger (Miniclip) Any procrastinator worth their salt will have played a Miniclip game whether they know it or not. Miniclip … [Read more...]
App Reviews: StumbleUpon, Fruit Ninja, Wave Launcher, Katango, Walkit
This week, we've got iPhone, iPad and Android app reviews for your, courtesy of the wondrous team at Frackulous. Here's a quick over-view of what you can expect: StumbleUpon for the iPad. A great way to suck up the precious hours of your life, the StumbleUpon app will give you instant access to … [Read more...]
App review omnibus: Remember names and autotune yourself
Our friends over at app review show, Frackulous, have put together their latest app omnibus, which we present here for your viewing pleasure. This week, we've got better iPhone video from FiLMiC Pro, cheap places to stay from Airbnb, Songify's autotune funsies, the death of the guide book, and … [Read more...]
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