Games

Tiny Wings HD lands with three new game modes, iPad Retina graphics, more

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 28, 2017

Tomorrow's a big day for us gamers as two exciting releases are due to hit the iOS platform: Rovio's new puzzler called Amazing Alex and Tiny Wings 2, a sequel to Andreas Illiger's little gem that charmed us with the cutesy bird character, cartoonish graphics and its simple yet addictive gameplay that has you jumping up and down the hills.

Turns out Tiny Wings 2 isn't really a sequel per se, but rather a free update to the original game, Tiny Wings 2.0 really. There's no reason to get disappointed as there's so much to look forward to, especially with a brand new iPad version coming. UPDATE: Tiny Wings HD is now live on the New Zealand App Store, your download link is right below...

Amazing Alex hitting iOS, Android on Thursday, here’s your launch trailer

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Rovio said last week it would launch its brand new puzzler Amazing Alex some time during this month. Today, the Finnish developer posted a new launch trailer and announced a release date: Amazing Alex will be landing on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on Thursday, July 12 (alongside Tiny Wings 2).

And if you're still wondering about Angry Birds, you've hopefully checked out 30 new summer-themed water levels in Angry Birds Season and are keeping your fingers crossed for that Angry Birds pig game, due later this year...

Electronic Arts teases upcoming FIFA 13 release

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

Football, known to Americans as soccer, is by far and wide the most popular sport on the planet. So it's no surprise that Electronic Arts' FIFA is one of the world's best-selling video game franchises.

The series' latest iteration, FIFA 13, is expected to hit all major platforms within the next two months. And EA has started to tease the release, by posting beautiful screenshots of the iOS version...

Angry Birds pig game reportedly in the works

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 9, 2012

Finnish developer Rovio is rumored to be working on a follow-up to its popular Angry Birds series, a brand new game that would see you play from the pig's perspective. That would be an interesting twist to the popular formula which saw Rovio deliver a billion cumulative Angry Birds downloads across all platforms as of May 2012, including a hundred million downloads of Angry Birds Space, the latest installment, in just 76 days...

Tiny Wings 2 set to hit iOS on July 12th

Cody Lee ∙ July 7, 2012

Back in May, Tiny Wings creator Andreas Illiger told reporters that the world could expect a sequel to his popular mobile game "within 3 weeks." But those 3 weeks came and went, and we haven't heard a peep.

Then yesterday, Illiger finally broke the silence by releasing a Tiny Wings 2 teaser trailer. And while the video doesn't give much information away regarding the game, we have to admit, it's pretty fun to watch...

Kickstarter project turns your iOS device into an old-school game console

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated May 16, 2018

If the iCade Mobile game accessory isn't your thing and you're a retro type, consider the GameDock, a cool new Kickstarter project which turns your iPhone into an old-school TV-based game console. It's simple, really: the GameDock, as the name suggests, is a game dock-like accessory where you plug your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, akin to a game cartridge.

You can also pair your device with it over Bluetooth. It includes video output and comes equipped with an USB game controller with physical buttons and an HDMI adapter...

iCade Mobile game controller now available

Cody Lee ∙ July 2, 2012

Still looking for a decent handheld gaming accessory for your iPhone? You might try looking at the new iCade Mobile. ION unveiled the controller earlier this year at CES, and now it's finally available for purchase.

ION has seen a lot of success with its original iCade, and is hoping that it can translate that success into the mobile market. But will users take to the Mobile the way they've taken to ION's mini-arcade?

All hundred Atari’s Greatest Hits games are free for the next six hours

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

As part of Atari's 40th birthday, the publisher just announced an interesting promotion that lets you grab all of its classic game ports for the iPhone and iPad totally free of charge.

The Atari's Greatest Hits app has always been a free download, but each of a hundred Atari 2600 and arcade games found in this collection is normally a paid download through in-app purchases (except Missile Command).

You don't want to pass on this one, but there are some caveats you should know about...

Rovio teases Amazing Alex, a new puzzler launching in July

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Angry Birds maker Rovio today formally announced its next big thing, a new puzzler for the iOS platform based on their IP acquisition of Casey's Contraptions, a charming and addictive puzzle game by Snappy Touch and Mystery Coconut.

Rovio hinted in early-May that it would re-write and re-brand Casey's Contraptions as Amazing Alex. The game will be launching in July on iOS and Android platforms, with Windows following soon after. Here's your trailer...

Infinity Blade is Epic’s most lucrative game ever

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 27, 2012

According to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, the iOS-exclusive Infinity Blade series is his company's most profitable game ever. And for the sake of meme completeness, Infinity Blade is more profitable than Epic Games' Gears of War, a lucrative military sci-fi shooter franchise for the Xbox and Windows platforms. Which is saying a lot considering Gears of War cost $10 million to develop...

Asphalt 7: Heat races into the App Store, costs just $0.99

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

Gameloft's Asphalt is one of the longest standing racing series on the App Store, offering a combination of fast-paced racing action, carrier management, officially licensed cars from hot manufacturers and great multiplayer.

Asphalt 7: Heat arrives just in time for the summer, available at an unbeatable price of just 99 cents, which buys you both the iPhone and native iPad version. It's a steal, really...

Official game for 2012 Olympic Games hits iOS

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

The official game for 2012 Olympic Games is out now for the iOS platform, available both in ad-supported free version. and as an ad-free download priced at threee bucks a pop. You can train your athlete and compete in nine Olympic events: 100M, 110M Hurdles, 100m Freestyle, Double Trap, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, 100m Butterfly, Kayak (K1) and Archery. Here's your trailer...