Vietnamese indie developer Dong Nyugen appears to be getting himself in a flap over the sudden attention his smartphone self-flagellation simulator, Flappy Bird, has received over the last few weeks. Far, far too much attention. Nyugen's very public Twitter breakdown over the weekend ended with his removal of the game from Google Play and Apple's App … Continue reading Flappy Bird developer removes game from app stores
NimbleBit developing Star Wars: Tiny Death Star
No moon? There's an app for that. by CJ Wheeler Look out Angry Birds. It looks like Star Wars fans will soon have to make room among their apps for another addictive time-sink set in that galaxy far, far away. Many smartphone owners know the gloriously cute, nightmarish limbo that is Tiny Tower. Tiny Death Star? … Continue reading NimbleBit developing Star Wars: Tiny Death Star
Bridgy Jones app review
Not groundbreaking, but fun enough if you persevere. by CJ Wheeler Casual gaming already has its Mario, Lara Croft and Master Chief in the forms of Angry Birds and Om Nom. Can the eponymous train-driving hillbilly star of Bridgy Jones capture imaginations around the globe too? Not really, no. The object of the game is to … Continue reading Bridgy Jones app review
Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 comes to Android
Android gaming catches up another step with iOS this summer. Wizards of the Coast and Stainless Games are bringing the next version of successful Magic: The Gathering game Duels of the Planeswalkers to Android, via Google Play and Amazon Appstore. Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 will also be landing on Steam, Xbox, PS3 and iPad … Continue reading Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 comes to Android
Angry Birds Seasons gets daily level updates for advent
Forget about snowballs - 'tis the season to throw some birds! by CJ Wheeler Rovio pushed out an Empire Strikes Back themed update for their most recent game, Angry Birds Star Wars, only a few days ago. If you're not one of the gazillions of iOS gamers who bought into the Force flapping on release … Continue reading Angry Birds Seasons gets daily level updates for advent
Angry Birds Star Wars updated with Hoth levels
Rovio's empire strikes back once again. by CJ Wheeler Less than a month after release Angry Birds fans and Star Wars diehards are getting exciting new content. Search your feelings, and your app updates, and you'll find 20 free new levels on the icy Rebel world of Hoth. The Imperial assault on the Wampa homeworld … Continue reading Angry Birds Star Wars updated with Hoth levels
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition release date slips for iPad, on track for PC
Baldur's wait - again. by CJ Wheeler If there's one thing legendary '90s RPG Baldur's Gate taught us it was that you must gather your party before venturing forth. Alas, the developers behind 2012's Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition are having to spend a little longer getting the party started for the game's first tablet-based adventure. Like many … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition release date slips for iPad, on track for PC
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