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Any regular reader here at IntoMobile knows I love the retro games. Love ‘em. Eat ‘em up. That’s why, when I noticed Arkanoid in the App Store this morning, I almost went crazy! The classic game has been available in the App Store since the end of August, and honestly, I can’t wait to sit down for a session of one of the original paddle/ball games.
Controls are easy and intuitive. Slide your finger across the screen to control your paddle, er, sorry… I mean, ‘VAUS spaceship’. Move it from side to side and bounce the ball, er, sorry again… I mean ‘energy ball’ up into the ‘space wall’, destroying one brick at a time.
Over 100 stages are available, and there’s a branching level progression (neat). The developers at TAITO have also noted that there are some ‘clever additions’ added in that we won’t want to miss. I wonder what they are?
I’d classify this as a must have for any retro gamer. The price tag is a little steep at $4.99, but if it brings that little smile to your face when you pop it open… chances are it was worth the purchase 
Check out Arkanoid in the App Store (iTunes link).
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James was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada. Almost 15 years ago he started out in the 'real world' as a web and graphic designer. Through the years he has finely tuned his skills in SEO, internet marketing, conversion strategy, and project management. To date, he runs his own successful consulting business where he advises companies all over the globe. A co-founder of www.crackberry.com, and sole proprietor of www.mactropolis.com, James in recent years has become very active in the tech blogosphere. Online community building and strategy is fast becoming one of his passions. Watch for James' no frills attitude, unique perspective and to-the-point comments here on IntoMobile!
