Monday, April 30, 2012

NimbleBit flies the flag for Mobage's social clout as Android version of Pocket Planes announced


Given that Tiny Tower was released on Mobage, it's no great surprise the Android version of NimbleBit's next game is also coming to DeNA's platform.



Pocket Planes takes the concept of moving your bitizens around a tower to the next level as you have to shuttle them around the world in planes, building up your small town airport to a international travel hub.

No doubt, it will be a great success, although given that Tiny Tower has now done over 13.5 million downloads (of which between 1 and 5 million were on Android), it's up against some stiff internal competition.

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Still, the signs look good given that the art style is the same, as is the attention to detail.

There will be 250 cities, and dozens of types of planes you can customise. Of course, the bitizens also get their share of action as you can tweak them, even down to the level of what the pilots wear.

And neatly making the most of Mobage, you'll also be able to trade plane parts with your friends, which sounds rather like the mechanic NimbleBit first honed its in Pocket Frogs game.

Incidentally, its Android version was powered by Plus+, ngmoco's a pre-acquisition social platform.

As for how the social elements in the iOS version will work, NimbleBit isn't saying. We assume Game Center.

Pocket Planes is due for a summer release on iOS and Android.

Via Pocket Gamer

Gamevil's 3D DotA style game Plant Wars will be coming to Android soon



Gamevil just pushed out an update for their 3D DotA style game on iOS called Plant Wars. Being that a lot of people, including myself, love DotA style games, we figured we would ask our friends at Gamevil if Plants Wars would be coming to Android anytime soon.

Well the good news is that yes, it will be coming to Android and a lot sooner than you might think. For those of you unfamiliar with Plant Wars, in this game you control your hero who goes by the name of Leafy, along with some of his friends, in order to protect your forest from the invading beasts. Each level presents you with swarms of enemies which you have to defeat, eventually destroying their base before moving on to the next level.

Plant Wars also comes with three difficulties as well: Normal, Hard, and Hell modes. Currently Plant Wars is slated for release sometime in May 2012 if all goes well with the last minute developing and testing. It could be a bit longer. When it does get released onto Android, it will most likely be available for download for free.

Via droidgamers

Zynga launches ZombieSmash! for Android



Zynga game ZombieSmash! is now available for Android. This game has already been available in the iOS App Store, with the last update being on the 10th of August last year and the game is already on version 2.1. However, the game has finally come to Android and is available in Google Play for Rs. 52.13. According to a blog post by Zynga, "The game offers sophisticated ragdoll physics combined with the propriety SplatterEngine to create cartoon blood and gore that is both adorable and cathartic -- all at the same time". ZombieSmash! is a defense game where users have to flick and smash zombies until they're dead. Technically, zombies are already dead but the idea is to have them obliterated.

To keep the fight against zombies interesting, Zynga has added access to over 30 upgrades and special weapons which include asteroids, wrecking balls, liquid nitrogen and gigantic rolling boulders, which can either be used individually or in combination. ZombieSmash! will be available in eight languages and will feature four gameplay modes. There is Campaign mode where players are challenged to survive for 31 days against the mounting zombie threat and 30 nights in the Camp Nowhere Campaign. There is the Endless Seige mode where players are confronted with a never ending zombie assault. They need to hold out as long as possible. There is the Sandbox Mode where users have all the tools they need to defeat the zombies without any worry of peril and finally, there is Bonus Nights, where users destroy zombies in new ways. This special mode can be unlocked through extended gameplay, and by using your brains.

ZombieSmash! for Android comes bundled with live wallpaper and is also optimized for Android based tablets. In the spirit of ZombieSmash! coming to Android, Zynga's also made a video (see below) of a timelapse where the Android mascot slowly turns into a zombie.

For more zombie fun on your Android device, watch out for Zombies, Run! which should be out sometime this year. The app, which is already available for iOS helps you with your interval training while you run by making you think that there are zombies chasing you. The app contains 13 missions to get runners running more and contain seperate programs for beginner runners as well as more seasoned runners. In the meantime, enjoy smashing zombies with Zynga on your Android.

Via tech2.com

Garfield game arrives on Android FREE




Garfield, the lasagna loving Odie kicking cat has arrived on Android in his first official game called Garfield Defense: Attack of the Food Invaders. As you may have guessed from the name, this is a defense style game blending elements of tower defense and siege warfare gaming into one title.

Aliens, who happen to look like weird meatballs, have invaded Jon Arbuckles house right before snack time demanding all the food in the house. They won't eat the food though but instead build deadly fighting machines out of it which they will use to take over the world. All the Garfield characters are in the game as well to help out in defending your food.

Garfield Defense Features:

- The most popular lazy cat in the world in an epic new adventure
- Fusion of tower defense and siege styles with non-stop action
- Awesome Garfield art
- Unique gameplay that captures the wackiness of the original Garfield series
- Convince Garfield's friends to join your army by bribing them with popcorn
- Upgrade your army and improve your defenses using cookies that you find around Jon's house
- 60 challenging levels to conquer
- Authorized by Garfield creator Jim Davis and Paws, Inc.

Some of these franchises that have been around for a long time like Garfield and The Peanuts are very particular when it comes to adding new items to their franchises. This is, however, an official Jim Davis / Paws Inc game and a pretty fun one at that. Of course you have upgrades and different 'weapons' at your disposal as well to fend off the evil alien meatballs.

Fans of Garfield will want to grab this game but even if you are not a fan of the fat orange cat, it is a pretty well made defense game. If you have access to the Amazon App Store then you can download Garfield Defense: Attack of the Food Invaders for free.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Gamevil gets a little more retro with their new RPG for Android called Immortal Dusk



Gamevil seems to be pushing forward on Android with yet another RPG being released today called Immortal Dusk. Having released their party-based RPG called just the other day called Advena, it is highly unusual that Gamevil would release another title so quickly, not that we are complaining of course.

In typical RPG fashion, you will be playing as a hero who is destined to save the world from complete destruction. This time around though, Immortal Dusk features some more retro style graphics then you usually find in their games. Granted most of their games do have a retro style to them, Immortal Dusk just has it a bit more.

Immortal Dusk Features:

- DYNAMIC ACTION FANTASY: Immerse yourself in non-stop fantasy action as endless challenges await
- UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE: Delve into a high stimulating storyline and side quests that twist and turn as the mysteries of a secret world unfold
- LEVEL 99 IS MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER: Unending challenges, leveling up options and weapons customizations will leave you playing for hours
- VISCERAL GAME PLAY: Immersive retro game play in an apocalyptic world delivers raw joy with every blow
- RPG ACTION LIVES ON: Relive what traditional RPG feels like through skill building against monsters and enemies in this fantasy world

Immortal Dusk is very much the tradition RPG that you may have played back in the day on earlier console systems which is a good thing as RPGs back then were some of the best. Fans of Gamevil titles know they can expect some humor to be blended in there as well but there are no multiplayer features in this new title.

If you haven't had enough RPG news today just yet and are not currently busy with either Iruna Online or Dark Legends that came out today, you can nab Immortal Dusk off of the Google Play store for free.

Via Droidgamers

Asobimo unleashes their second English 3D MMORPG onto Android called Celes Arca




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Last week saw Japanese game development studio Asobimo release their first English localized game which happens to be an MMORPG called Iruna Online. Well following that, this week we are treated to yet another Asobimo game translated over to English which is another MMORPG called Celes Arca.

One of the unique features about Celes Arca is the ridiculous amount of customization you can do to your character when creating it when first starting out in the game. According the Asobimo, there is over 10 trillion different combinations between your avatar and equipments to sift through. As with their last game, Celes Arca is a full 3D MMORPG for mobile which was just localized for the English market and released onto Google Play.


Celes Arca Features:

- Over 10 trillion dress patterns: Build your one and only character with combinations of various avatars and equipments and go out to an adventure. The combinations are over 10 trillion!
- Find your own style: An job change will occur as you advance on your adventure, you can develop your character to various jobs such as Fighter type, Gunner type, and Mage type.
- Many elements to play such as raising pets: In Online RPG Celes Arca, there are many elements to play, like going out to an adventure with the pet you raised, or solving peoples issues by accepting quests.
- The story of Online RPG Celes Arca: Mysterious rocks and buildings that where fallen down form the sky in the ancient times. You have volunteered in the group of knights called Templum knight, to go on a adventure and discover the hidden side of the world.
- An command type battle with an encounter system: An simple game system with a general command type battle is used so people who have never played an Online RPG (MMORPG) can easily enjoy the game.
- General game play is free: All functions are playable in the free course. Monthly subscription courses feature privileges such as monthly in game coin additions, 30% off on the items in shops, and many more.

The features list above does dip into the background story for Celes Arca which goes along the lines of rocks and building are falling down from the sky. You volunteer and group up with other knights to figure out what is going on and why it is happening. Battles seems to be more geared around the retro style of RPGs with a random encounter system and command-based battles. Sort of like what you would have done in Final Fantasy VII.



Celes Arca is a free to play game with all of the game being accessible without having to drop any cash. However, Asobimo does offer a monthly subscription service for Celes Arca should you want to enjoy a few perks in-game such as discounts at shops, extra cash earned and more. It is an interesting business model considering it is completely optional and you can go ahead and just play the entire game for free if you want to. With that said, Celes Arca is available for download off of the Google Play store and through our Google Play synced catalog.

It looks like Frontier Gunner could very well end up coming to the English market in the future if this trend continues.

Via Droid gamers

Mysteryville 2 for Android is an Addictive Adventure




Laura Winner is an adventurous and inquisitive journalist who we follow in her investigation of her friend, Bill Witowsky, and his strange disappearance. Laura explores the town from her familiar hotel through 22 chapters with puzzling games each step of the way.

As we work our way through the game we hunt for objects, spot the difference and decipher anagrams all at a race against the clock to gather clues to solve the mystery.

Items are very well hidden in the scenes and provide a challenge to all ages, i have to admit i had to use the ‘hint’ button a few times to help out.

Nevosoft have spared no effort in the amazing and detailed graphics for Mysteryville 2. The attention to detail, the crisp edges even when zooming in and the vibrant colors makes this a pleasure just to play.

Each scene was carefully planned and crafted to give the user an incredible visual experience and make for a challenging level to find those well hidden objects.

After you unlock you’re first Achievement you’ll be addicted, hours after playing this game and searching every in and out of the levels you will be wanting more. Luckily there is an in-app purchase with an additional 50 levels over 17 chapters for a small fee of $2.99US.

Mysteryville 2 is a fun addictive game which you wont be able to put down. Gameplay is very good and easy to follow with an excellent storyline – slightly annoying that when you are trying to zoom in and out on a level it will pick it up as a click but nonetheless a small problem with a great game.

Mysterville 2 is compatible with most android devices, check Google Play for exact compatibility.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Upcoming Action/Arcade game Monster of Puppets invading Android at the end of April

 

A new 3D action-arcade game is heading our way sometime at the end of this month (April) called Monster of Puppets which is being published by NuOxygen. Originally developed by Drakkar Dev, Monster of Puppets will be a rather dark tap & slash type of game for Android.

In this game you will be using a slew of different weapons to slash and shoot monster puppets that fly across your screen. While similar to games like Fruit Ninja, the difference is you can lose if you take too many hits as the monster puppets will actually attack you. While there are all types of puppets, there are also boss puppets as well which take a bit more strategy and skill to defeat.

- Lovely Opponents: cute and expressive 3D characters will make you smile
- Fun for Everyone: simple and well known game mechanics allow everyone to have fun from the very first levels
- Stunning Arsenal: a wide expandable set of weapons and abilities will help in your mission.
- Updates: Frequent updates will add new contents and challenges
- Social Features: Share and compare your results with friends

Monster of Puppets does look like it could be a lot of fun, especially if you enjoy games like Fruit Ninja but happen to be looking for a little more challenge since, as the developers love to mention, fruit doesn't slash back at you.No word just yet on pricing but we do know that Monster of Puppets will be available by the end of this month. Check out the gameplay trailer above to see the game in action.

Via Pocket gamer

A remake of the classic The Bluecoats - North & South game is coming to Android


It seems a lot of classic games are being remade and revamped for release on mobile. Another one in currently in the works called The Bluecoats - North & South which is being remade for mobile by Microids. For those of you unfamiliar with this game, The Bluecoats is an action-strategy game set during the Civil War period.

Originally for the Amiga, The Bluecoats - North & South is actually a few gaming genres combined into one title. There is a little turn-based strategy, a little real-time combat and some rather funny mini-games to round it all out. You will be playing as either the Union or the Confederacy, battling it out against your enemy in the hopes to gain victory on the battlefield.

Currently The Bluecoats - North & South is slated for release on iOS May 10th with the Android version coming shortly after the iOS release. You can check out the trailer above to see how the game looks and to learn more about it.

Via Pocketgamer

Samsung Galaxy SIII to be 'official Olympics phone'

Samsung's new Galaxy device is to be unveiled in London because it is to be the official phone of the Olympics, according to reports.

Although Samsung has refused to officially confirm whether the announcement relates to a much anticipated forthcoming phone or to a range of new devices, the launch at London's Earl's Court will, nonetheless, be the closest Google's Android operating system comes to an event on the scale of an Apple launch.

Any phone related to the Olympics would be expected to include the facility for contactless payment as the Games are also sponsored by Visa; the two companies announced a partnership in April last year, and Samsung has already confirmed that it will make an Olympics-themed phone. Online reporting suggests that the Galaxy SIII will be that device, and that it will also include a number of colours and a ceramic body.

The expectation is that the evening event on May 3 will at least include the successor to the popular SII phone, although the name has not been confirmed, but that it could also include a range of other products that build on the success of popular Samsung devices such as the Galaxy Note.

Unconfirmed rumours include a slight increase to the screen size of the product, enlarging the SII's 4.3-inch screen to 4.6-inch and using HD in 1080p. Such an increase could be due to an "edgeless" design, rather than to an enlarged overall device. An improved camera, possibly up to 16 megapixels, is also a possibility, and wireless charging has also been mentioned as a possibility.

The invitation for the event reads simply "Come and meet the next Galaxy", and gives details of the location of the next "Samsung Unpacked" event, said The Daily Telegraph.

Samsung has not, however, hosted a recent Samsung Unpacked event recently at which it has unveiled a single product.

Samsung's Galaxy range however also includes the popular miniature tablet, the Galaxy Note, which includes a stylus and handwriting recognition, as well as two 'Tab' models, that use either 7-inch or 10.1-inch form factors in a bid to produce and Android rival to the iPad.

A number of 'leaks' of the Samsung Galaxy SIII phone have already emerged online, but none of these devices, which are usually slim and tapered, has been confirmed as genuine.

Specifications for the new mobile phone's processor remain unclear as well; many manufacturers are now producing "quad core devices", using improved processors that provide improved performance but have been criticised in some instances, such as the HTC One X, for compromising battery life. If Samsung's new devices are not keeping pace with their rivals, however, the manufacturer is likely to face criticism.

The Samsung Galaxy SII has been the most popular Android handset by search terms for approximately six months, and a successor had been expected to launch at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier in the year.

The SII was released in April 2011, and is still in the process of being upgraded by mobile operators to the latest version of Android. Any new version is expected to run Ice Cream Sandwich, Google's codename for the software.


Via http://www.todayonline.com/

Spark Plug Games Announce Plight Of The Zombie for Android


Spark Plug Games' Plight of the Zombie is a tasty new game coming mid-2012 for your Android and iOS Devices. This game hopes to change your mind about the undead abominations as it lets you walk a mile in the shoes of these starving creatures.

You can help end zombie hunger today! And since the game will be available for zero costs to the user--then you are getting a free meal on the house!

From the Press Release
We are tired of all of these zombie games designed for those apathetic people who just want to kill poor, innocent zombies all the time. They’re just hungry! So, coming mid-2012 to Android and iOS devices, Spark Plug Games is proud to announce our most delicious game yet: Plight of the Zombie.

All we ask is that you to check out our cause and help end zombie hunger. There are those among us who are misunderstood. They’re rejected by society and even killed, just for being who they are! It’s time to walk a mile in someone else’s shoe, or in this instance, someone’s deceased and quite undead shoe as you feel the everlasting pangs of hunger.

You know what it’s like to be counting down the clock to lunchtime, absolutely craving a burger (or veggie burger). Just imagine that feeling every day. And instead of burgers, you want brains. It could happen, right?

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Xbugs: Genetically mutated bugs attack everything. Save the world!


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One mistake in a genetic experiment was made in Dr.X laboratory may change the world as we know it, now it’s your chance to rescue your planet.
Genetically mutated bugs attack everything, they can adapt and overcome, and they are stronger, faster and possess strange abilities!
As you progress through the game, be careful as you will find new bug types to deal with and new moves to predict. Pay attention as the bugs will have new places to hide but you will have new weapons to help you through your struggle. You need to know when and how to use each weapon and you must overcome the bugs by planning a defense strategy.
Warning: Once you start playing you will never be able to stop.
1-Enjoy 60 challenging levels in different stages with 3 Boss fights.
2-Fight for survival, play against time, the more bugs you smash the more time you gain.
3-Many powerful weapons, be careful to use the right weapon for each bug type.
4-There are more than 20 different types of bugs each with special powers.
5-Gain more points by killing bugs in bonus areas.
6-Let your children enjoy the ultimate bug smashing experience without limit just for fun.
7-Compete with other smashers, and see who got the highest score on Openfeint leader’s board.
8-Get bonus lives in Boss Fights, by collecting the golden bugs.
9-Many achievements to unlock on Openfeint.
10-Funny graphics and sounds of the bugs in beautiful environments.
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India’s $35 Aakash tablet to get hardware upgrade as well as Android 4.0




35$ in India will soon get you a tablet sporting Android 4.0 and a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor thanks to Datawind's Aakash.

India’s much-touted Aakash device is getting an upgrade – Ice Cream Sandwhich is coming to the $35 Android tablet along with some hardware improvements.

UK-based Datawind is the company responsible for the cheap tablets. The Indian government quickly took to the possibilities of providing cheap computing devices to many students across the country and agreed to subsidize the tablet from its full price of $45 to $35. The original Aakash device came with Android 2.2, a 7-inch touchscreen and a arm-based 366MHz processor.

Datawind CEO, Suneet Singh Tuli told IDG News that product deliveries for the next-generation Aakash tablet will commence in a couple of weeks. The Aakash 2 will be shipped with Gingerbread; however, in about 6 to 8 weeks the tablet will be Android 4.0 upgradeable. Hardware-wise, the new Aakash will be featuring single-core, 800Mhz Arm Cortex-A8 processor as well as a 7-inch capacitive multitouch screen. Tuli also said that the tablet will most likely be getting a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor by year’s end.

“We’re confident that by the fall, Cortex A9 dual-core processors will be in the same [price] range as what Cortex A8 is at today,” said Tuli.

Datawind, working together with the Indian Institute of Technology in Rajasthan, was on track to provide 8-10 million units to the Indian government last month by March 31. However, there has been a hiccup in that expected number, and at the beginning of the Indian governments fiscal quarter of April 1, the budget is for 5 million units.

Much of the delay seems to be centered around disagreements with the Rajasthan Institute of Technology and the UK-based Datawind; disagreements which stem from testing criteria. In the future, Datawind will be working with the Institute of Technology-Bombay. IIT-Bombay gets first crack at the Aakash 2, set to purchase 100K units

Popular Playstation 3 game, Joe Danger, making its way to Android later this year


More and more console games are starting to make their way to mobile for both iOS and Android. Another title has been announced that will be making the jump from the Playstation 3 over to iOS and Android is Joe Danger from Hello Games. In Joe Danger you will be controlling your hero, along with his motorcycle, as he does crazy stunts and balancing acts across a variety of crazy tracks with said motorcycle. Hello Games also mentioned that this mobile version of Joe Danger will be fairly different than the Playstation 3 version with completely reworked controls for mobile devices that will take advantage of the touchscreens they come with.

One other bit of information regarding Joe Danger and Hello Games is that they are treating this release like any other console game release for them. This means everything will, hopefully, be polished and graphically great just like its PS3 counter-part. As of right now, joe Danger is slated for release sometime later this year. No word on pricing right now either.

Source: Pocket Gamer and Droidgamer

Max Payne Mobile coming to iOS and Android this month

If Grand Theft Auto 3 wasn’t enough for your ten-year-old console game needs, Max Payne is headed to mobile devices this month courtesy of Rockstar Games. Originally created by the great Remedy Entertainment in 2001, the run-and-gun platformer introduced the world to bullet time (though, due to The Matrix, it was never officially called that) and a snarly, arrogant meathead named Max. Rockstar Toronto eventually brought the game to the PS2 later that year, with its neo-noir graphic novel stylings intact, and now the game is arriving on iOS and Android with updated graphics and touch-based controls. It will also have “Social Connect” and customizable controls. Support devices include iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2 and the new iPad, with a list of supported Android devices in the coming weeks. The iOS port will be released on April 12th, while the Android version is coming on April 26th. Let the games begin! Source: Rockstar Games

Football Manager Handheld 2012 coming to Android

Football Manager Handheld 2012 has already proved a huge success on iOS devices, becoming a regular fixture in the highest grossing chart on the App store. The Android version has, according to Sports Interactive’s studio director Miles Jacobson, been in high demand since the game first released on iPhone.

Football Manager Handheld 2012 allows players to take control of clubs from leagues across 12 countries, assuming control of transfers, training, tactics and match-day. The countries featured in Football Manager Handheld 2012 are Australia, Belgium, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain and Wales. The handheld version of Football Manager also includes an exclusive Challenge Mode that places you and your club in a scenario and asks you to complete specific goals. Football Manager Handheld 2012 will be available to download on Wednesday 11 April from the Google Play store priced at £6.99.

The game is only compatible with Android phones running OS 2.2 or higher. In our four-star review of the iOS version of Football Manager Handheld 2012 we said that it was "an absorbing and challenging game that will make the longest train journey pass in a flash" and well worth the asking price. Via telegraph.uk

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Game responsibly: Captain's Conquest plunders iPhone, Android




Admit it: You've drunkenly stumbled into a late night arcade to play video games before--responsibly, of course. Now, Captain Morgan wants you to drink in the safety of your own home and play his game. That's right, the scraggly-looking guy on the popular spiced rum bottles has his own free-to-play iPhone and Android game, Captain's Conquest.

It's common for properties like movies and comic books to get there own video games, but we'd say liquor is somewhat new to the branded games world. Created by award-winning UK-based digital creative production company Unit 9, Captain's Conquest has players command their own pirate ship that has an interesting (if unrealistic) relationship with social media.

The size of a player's given vessel depends on their influence on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. This directly affects players' naval battle prowess, and ultimately, their rank among other players. It's a location-based game, meaning Captain's Conquest players can see other players' ships in their direct vicinity via GPS and send some canon balls into their hulls, if they're so inclined.

Of course, the game features prominent Captain's Morgan branding throughout, as one would expect from a branded game. But Unit 9 takes it one step further with the ability for players to scan physical Captain Morgans bottles for rewards. Hey, we already know that decent branded mobile games are possible, so we say it's worth the free download to see if it lives up to captain's orders.

Trio of Disney-based games heading to Android, starting with Disney Party




Social gaming mega-company DeNA continues its dominance of Japan's mobile gaming scene this month, as it revealed today that it is working alongside Disney to co-develop a number of games for Android devices based on Disney characters and films.

The duo has already released Disney Party - a free-to-play party simulation where players can organise get-togethers for Disney characters and share their shindigs with other Mobage players - in Japan via Mobage this week.

Next week, the duo will release Disney Fantasy Quest in Japan, an online card collecting game in which players, well, collect cards. That's also a free-to-play title.

Finally, coming this summer, DeNA and Disney will release a Marvel Comics-themed game. That one will be a card battler, with players laying into each other with all sorts of Marvel characters splashed on virtual cards. Again, a free-to-play game.

Crossing borders

That's all headed to Japan, but fear not! All three games are also due to be released later this year worldwide, including in our humble UK.

Isao Moriyasu, president at DeNA, said of this new agreement: "Disney's characters and stories have cross-border and cross-generational appeal. DeNA has enormous reach around the world with its proven cross-device platform for mobile social games."

"Together, we can delight millions of players with games featuring Disney's and Marvel's beloved characters.

Via Pocketgamer

Gangstar Rio: City Of Saints, Scratch Your Sandbox Violence Itch


No, it's not a gangster game starring the birds from that one CGI movie. Gangster Rio: City Of Saints is Gameloft's latest addition to its collection of "games that are sort of similar to bigger game franchises you know, but aren't terrible ripoffs either." Gangstar's latest sandbox takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and offers the player all manner of weaponry and missions to satisfy their id.

For a mobile game, Gangstar Rio looks very fully-featured. From Gameloft, and after over four months of being teased, we'd expect nothing less. The game includes over 60 missions, a variety of weapons, vehicles, and something called "the Explosive Football." Side note, Gameloft: "Explosive Football" needs to be its own game. Make this happen.

While we're waiting for NFL Pro Nuclear Edition, though, Gangstar Rio should satisfy your bloodlust for now. The game clocks in at $7, which isn't too bad for a well-rounded game like this. Grab it from the widget below.

Via android police

Temple Run Android gets a whopping 1 million downloads in three days




For months, you waited on developer Imangi Studios to bring its iOS hit Temple Run to Android. For weeks you filled our comments section with hundreds of replies (you kiss your mothers with those mouths?). And when Temple Run finally sprinted onto the Google Play store, you didn’t disappoint. In just three days the Android version of the game racked up a million downloads. And if the graph for new players on the Google Play Store is accurate, it isn’t slowing down any time soon.

For comparison, the iOS version has been downloaded 45 million times in the last seven months. With Android’s larger userbase and a ravenous gaming population, it should be able to match that figure fairly easily. The fact that the game is free on both platforms doesn’t hurt – just ask Rovio. Their free version of Angry Birds has somewhere between 50 and 100 million downloads, and the new Angry Birds Space has over 10 million installs on Android alone.
Most have given Temple Run positive reviews in the Google Play Store, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. Owners of older phones are experiencing some serious slowdown, and the game’s stability leaves a lot to be desired. Considering how long the Android version took to arrive, that seems a little disappointing. Since the game’s launch on Tuesday it has not been updated. For those who can’t see it in the Google Play store or need the 3D graphics to be toned down a bit, check out some modded versions of the game for older phones.

Story Timeline

  • Temple Run for Android delayed till March at least on Feb 25th 2012
  • Temple Run officially hits Android March 27, will be free on Mar 6th 2012
  • Temple Run for Android officially available tomorrow, March 27th on Mar 26th 2012
  • Temple Run for Android hands-on [Video] on Mar 27th 2012
  • Temple Run on Android tweaked for older devices on Mar 28th 2012
  • Temple Run for Android update solves crashes - supports Bionic and RAZR on Mar 30th 2012