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Official Gameloft LIVE! app made available on Android Marketplace

I have to hand it to Gameloft for their continued support of their Gameloft LIVE! service even after Game Center’s release and domination on the iOS platform. Although, some times I find it to be somewhat annoying that all of my hard earned Gameloft LIVE! achievements scores are most likely going unnoticed since not everyone checks their Gameloft LIVE! profile as much as their Game Center profile. But when it comes to the Android OS, there’s still a gold rush of sorts of gaming social media platforms until Google decides Read more

Jetpack Joyride downloaded over 13 million times; Big update planned next month

Halfbrick’s other big game that doesn’t include slicing up dangerous fruit being hurdled in your direction, Jetpack Joyride, has been winning the minds and hearts of anyone that’s played it with its one-button interface and addictive gameplay. In fact, Halfbrick announced today at D.I.C.E. in Las Vegas they have made it past the 13 million download mark, although I would have easily been impressed if they announced they made it past 10 million downloads. What makes this news even more impressive is the fact Jetpack Joyride has achieved this goal Read more

Hands-on Preview: Mass Effect Infiltrator for iOS

EA is getting set to release one of 2012′s most highly anticipated games, Mass Effect 3, on March 6th. They will already dominate the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 scene when the game is released, and they may also dominate your iOS device when Mass Effect Infiltrator is released on March 6th, too. During an EA press event yesterday, I got some hands-on time with their upcoming Mass Effect iOS offering. Mass Effect Infiltrator isn’t another Mass Effect Galaxy which ended up not being a very successful mobile title for BioWare. Read more

Samsung offers Modern Combat 3 free for Galaxy S II users

Like an extra incentive is needed to get the Samsung Galaxy S II, the Korean company keeps offering some free content to its users. Their latest gig involves giving away Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation through Samsung Apps store. That said, this may be Sammy’s way to trick users into tapping the Samsung Apps icon on their smartphones. Honestly, I can’t recall when was the last time I opened it and I guess in that sense (presuming Samsung wants to have more users of its app store) – offering freebies Read more

Gameloft LIVE! keeps gamers connected with avatars, allows them to earn virtual currency

Third-party social networks for games are cool, but big publishers want to control the end-user experience more closely. To that end Gameloft launched the Gameloft LIVE! app for Android, allowing players to keep up with their friends across a number of Gameloft titles. Here’s what you can do with the free to download application: Stay in touch with your friends – invite them to games, send messages and chat in real time. Create your avatar and hub just for you. Build your gamer score and earn XP and virtual Gameloft Read more

Mobile social network for games GREE hits 190 million users, aims for 1 billion in profits this year

GREE, one of the largest mobile social gaming networks, announced its plan to hit over $1 billion in profit this year ($1,050,682,300 – $1,182,017,588) and over $2 billion in net sales ($2,101,364,601- $2,232,699,888). You may haven’t heard about GREE before, but you’re probably familiar with OpenFeint. Well, GREE has acquired OpenFeint in April 2010 and is in the midst of expanding to the U.S. and the rest of the world. Already, the company has 9 offices globally, while the total number of registered users has reached approximately 190 million. Their Read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies receives in-app purchase of in-game points in latest update

One of iOS’ premier zombie murdering first-person shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies received an update over the weekend which allows players to spend even more money on the game by incorporating in-app purchases into the game. The new update allows players to “enhance their experience” by way of in-game point packs that can be purchased via in-app purchases in order for players to receive a bunch of in-game points. The in-game points can then be used in order to purchase weapons, ammo, build barricades, and much more. Of course, Read more

You Jump! for iOS is like a personalized Doodle Jump

Like Doodle Jump? You’ll love You Jump! even more, as it’s pretty much the personalized version of the popular game. How is it personalized, you ask? Simply put – it allows you play with yourself – or someone else if you fancy so. Before starting to play, you can choose a photo from the library or take a couple of the new shots and attach them to the two funny characters that will further appear in the game. The face that is to be attached can be easily proportioned to Read more

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective moves his investigation from the DS to iOS today

Capcom has made another Nintendo DS exclusive title available on iOS today as Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective has moved his quirky investigative prowess to the App Store today. If you recall the first Capcom Nintendo DS exclusive game to jump to the iOS platform was Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney back in 2010. Ironically, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was created by the same man: Shu Takumi. Instead of playing out courtroom drama from case to case, this mystery adventure game has players assuming the role of Sisel as he uses his Read more

Gameloft launches Sprint ID packs, too

If Glu can do it, so can Gameloft. Yep they’re launching their own Sprint ID packs on the Now Network to provide gamers with an “entirely new mobile experience through a customized bundle of widgets, applications, wallpapers and more.” The two ID packs Gameloft and Sprint launched are: HD Games ID Pack – features access to high-definition games like Dungeon Hunter 2 HD+, Assassin’s Creed HD+, Let’s Golf 3 and Order and Chaos Paymium HD+ for devices such as Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Epic 4G Touch, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Read more

Rift Mobile launches for Android

Here’s one for all of you partly living in the world of Telara. Now you can keep up with Rift even while you’re not sitting at a computer from — your Android smartphone/tablet will help you out. iOS version is also available in case you care to know… Available now as a free download to anyone with a Rift account, Rift Mobile allows users to chat with their friends and guild, receive Zone Event notifications, and win some great loot. You can chat with friends and guildmates and get push Read more