We know that a Halo offshoot will be coming to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 and the idea of controlling Master Chief on your phone has many gamers salivating. The company is showing off a brief demo of the Waypoint app and it could just be a taste of what’s to come. If you’re not a…
WhizzBall! Hits the iPhone and iPod Touch
Shortly after I published my brief look at the new Animal Planet iPhone app, the good folks at Discovery Communications came a knockin’ at my door again. This time around, they wanted to tell me about a game they’ve been running online for some time (it’s been on Discovery Kids online for almost 10 years…
Chillingo launched 7 games for the iOS devices
Chillingo announced seven brand new games for the iOS devices to “celebrate the remaining joyful days of summer.” Without further ado, here’s what they got: Lamp of Aladdin – An iPad title that sees you plunging into a world where fairytales come true as players explore exciting and mysterious realms with Aladdin and his magical…
Putty Squad is another classic game that will extend its life on the iPhone
If you remember, Putty Squad was released on SNES back in 1994. Then it was planned for Amiga and even received great reviews in magazines like Amiga Power, but the game was never actually launched for Commodore’s platform. Now it is about to get a second life on the iPhone/iPod Touch and PSP. The release…
Pocket Devil HD – Hell Yeah! launched for the iPad
Pocket Devil just got its iPad version called Pocket Devil HD – Hell Yeah!, which is not only optimized for the bigger screen of Apple’s tablet, but also much better, packing a more torture methods and larger assortment of weaponry. Here’s the official pitch (from the press release): Upon entering Pocket Devil HD – Hell…
Microsoft announces Xbox Live launch titles for Windows Phone 7
In a bit of pre-Gamescom excitement, Microsoft announced the first wave of Xbox Live game titles slated to hit Windows Phone 7 when the platform launches later this year. The software giant also provided some insight into its new Games hub, which will bring Xbox Live features to Windows Phone. The new Games hub will…
Sony PSP Ad Makes Fun of Apple iPhone: “Built for texting your grandma”
There’s no doubt that Apple has some hot games in its iTunes app market, and it has even taken some jabs at the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. Oh, but Apple, these companies are dedicating gaming folks and you’re stepping a little out of your league. Sure, you might have other mobile platforms beat in…
Astraware games to hit the Palm Pre, announcement coming within the week
Astraware has been making games since its Zap 2000 game launched on Palm OS back in 1998. The mobile gaming company has ported its games to almost all major mobile platforms including Windows Mobile, iPhone, Blackberry and Android. As early as next week, Astraware may be able to add webOS to this growing list. The…
Nokia Nintendo phone was planned?
There have been quite a few rumors involving a Nintendo phone. As we all know, something like that has never hit the market. Today we bring you the story that something like that could’ve happened if only Nintendo’s management was smarter. To be fair, they made tons of money with the DS, but if you…
Namco brings Crush the Castle to the Android Market
After porting Firemint’s Flight Control to other mobile platforms, Namco continues to bring popular iPhone games to more mobile phone users. This time their target is Armor Games’ Crush the Castle, which so far has been downloaded for more than 1.5 million times from Apple’s AppStore. If you don’t know what Crush the Castle is…