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Retro review: Badland

Sergio Velasquez ∙ September 6, 2019

Badland might not be the oldest game on the App Store, but it sure is one of the best. This game was originally released in 2013 for Android and iOS platforms. Its success led Badland to become Apple's iPad game of the year in 2013, and since then has been released on other platforms, like consoles and PC.

This game was amazing back then. Now, it may even be overlooked because of its own sequel and a Brawl game that doesn't share many similarities with the original title. So, if you haven't played this game and you are thinking if it's still worth buying it, I'm here to help as we retro review Badland for iPhone and iPad.

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Top 5 best Nintendo games on the App Store

Sergio Velasquez ∙ September 5, 2019
Pokémon Go trading

Fun fact: Nintendo was a company that sold Japanese playing cards before it became the gaming company we know now. Clearly, the big N is ready to adapt. Nintendo is actually adapting right now, bringing some of their popular titles to mobile devices, with many more to come, including Mario Kart and a Pokémon game where you play by sleeping.

But if you can't wait to sleep with your pokémon, as weird as that sounds, or to race your friends, you can always try some of the great Nintendo games already available on the App Store. If you don't know where to start, you're in the right place. Today I'll give some of my favorite Nintendo games for your iPhone or iPad.

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Retro review: Shadowgun

Sergio Velasquez ∙ August 31, 2019

I remember Shadowgun as one of the first games on the iPhone that used 3D models. For me, it was ground-breaking at the time and it made me think of the possibilities for mobile gaming in the future. It was one of my favorite games back in the day, and I wasn't the only one. When the game was released in 2011, it got so many positive reviews it was featured in the App Store Essentials Hall of Fame.

Currently, the game has created its own universe, with sequels like Shadowgun Deadzone, Shadowgun Legends and an upcoming game titled Shadowgun War Games.

Shadowgun was great back then, but is it great now? Should you spend $4.99 for it, or you're better off with the more recent, free-to-play sequel? That's what we'll cover in today's retro review.

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What’s on my iPad: Harris’s favorite apps

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 30, 2019

If you've enjoyed watching our hands-on walkthroughs, reviews, tutorials and other useful videos that are available on our YouTube channel, you're probably familiar with our video guy Harris Craycraft who has been extensively using his eleven-inch iPad Pro, Apple Smart Keyboard Folio and Apple Pencil combo for college, work, fun and everything in between.

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Retro review: Plants vs. Zombies

Sergio Velasquez ∙ Updated August 29, 2019

What comes to your mind when you think about your backyard? The undead trying to eat your brain and a crazy annoying neighbor? Hopefully, you only thought about a video game. If not, you should go see someone about that.

For those of you who just got their daily dose of nostalgia, probably only thought about Plants vs. Zombies, a game that released almost 10 years ago on the iPhone.

Now, with a third entry for the series, it's time to go back and see if the first game is still as good as we remember, or if we're better off forgetting it and focusing on the future. Get your plants, your tacos, and your brain ready for today's retro review on Plants vs. Zombies.

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