Telltale Games has announced its zombie apocalypse morality 'em up The Walking Dead will continue into a third season. No more info on the next instalment was forthcoming when Telltale President Kevin Bruner and The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman spilled their guts during a San Diego Comic Con panel at the weekend. Confirmed at #SDCC! … Continue reading Telltale Games confirms The Walking Dead season 3
Flappy Bird developer removes game from app stores
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
Apple developer document leaks certified controller specs for iOS 7
Apple takes on Ouya, Android, Nintendo and everybody else in the gaming space. by CJ Wheeler Two controller designs certified for use with iPhones and iPads running iOS 7 have leaked from developer documentation issued by Apple. iOS 7 was revealed earlier this week at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, where game controller support was confirmed. The controller … Continue reading Apple developer document leaks certified controller specs for iOS 7
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launches for iPad
Surprise release of a revamped BioWare classic. by CJ Wheeler No, not Mass Effect. BioWare's other awesome sci-fi RPG series, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, launched for iPad on the App Store today. You might be having some trouble finding it though as the publisher behind the release, Aspyr Media, has kept very quiet … Continue reading Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launches for iPad
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
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for iOS review
Martial arts for your mobile by CJ Wheeler Mobile gamers quickly learn to keep an eye on what's popping up in their respective Store, but it's rare that you come across an unexpected update of a classic. 12 years ago, Capcom teamed with Marvel to give us a console-based crossover for the ages: Marvel vs. … Continue reading Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for iOS review