BlackBerry Storm users have another new puzzle/strategy game to add to their collection. The new offering, from Toysoft Development makes full use of the unique touchscreen interface offered on the Storm. The object of the game is to remove all of the blocks from the screen. Tap blocks of the same pattern as long as…
Nielsen releases top 10 mobile games in the U.S.
Nielsen is out with their top 10 mobile games for the U.S. operator market in 2008. As you’re about to see, classic titles like Tetris, Bejeweled and Pac-Man still rock. Without further ado, here’s the list: 7.0% – Tetris 4.0% – Bejeweled 3.6% – Guitar Hero III 2.6% – Wheel of Fortune 2.5% – Pac-Man…
MetaSquares Game Available for Free in the App Store (For a Limited Time)
Dr. Macenstein tipped me off to this one, and it’s worth noting here. All iPhone users that want a nice little New Years’ gift will love this! MetaTools have decided to offer up their game ‘MetaSquares’ absolutely free via the App Store for a limited time only. No telling how long the game will be…
World of Warcraft Theme for BlackBerry
Since getting back into World of Warcraft for the new Wrath of the Lich King expansion, I’ve been looking for ways to plug in through my BlackBerry. I had used a cool skill and sale order monitoring utility for EVE Online during my brief stint, and was hoping to find something similar for WoW –…
iControlPad to bring gaming controls to iPhone… maybe
The iPhone and iPhone 3G have quickly shored-up the iPhone platform’s reputation as a serious mobile gaming device. Unfortunately, both handsets are limited to touch-only and tilt-based gaming controls, what with the lack of physical controls or buttons on the device. But, that may soon change. We’re hearing that this here iControlPad has already headed…
Big Buck Hunter Pro now on Mobile…
Hands-On Mobile has announced the release of Big Buck Hunter Pro on mobile devices. Interestingly, the games uses EyeMobile® Engine technology, which apparently lets players aim guns by moving the mobile device left and right – I’d assume this is on acceleromter-enabled devices like the LG Secret. Apparently the game is available at the moment…
$80m opportunity in embedded Mobile games?
Well there is if you listen to what M-Biz Global is saying – they reckon the ‘vanilla’ (a.k.a. SIM-free) handset market offers a stack of largely untapped cash for games publishers. Apparently those handset vendors that are embedding it’s ‘Try-and-buy’ mobile software are reporting that about 40% of people purchase mobile games – and that’s…
Player X partners with AdMob for Games + Ads
Player X has announced a partnership with Mob-Ad form AdMob (!), based on the Player X “100% Mobile games portal”. Now I’ve posted on Player X’s games before, and how good they – so it’s good to see them doing a deal that will help drive them forward – and who better than AdMob, who…
Com2US announces new games titles for the iPhone and iPod
Com2US has announced a raft of new games titles for the iPhone and iPod – with a mix of genres that should please everyone: For casual players who enjoy easy controls and whimsical graphics, there is Crazy Hotdogs Tailgate Party For those who like a little strategic thinking with their games, Com2uS offers Trapped: Undead…
SEGA launches free mini-portal gaming website
SEGA of America has launched a new gaming and social networking website, with a stack of free-play titles. It’s available to PC AND Mac users, and is called PlaySEGA. Each game (of which there are a mix of new and recognised titles) allows users to collect PlaySEGA rings – which is the “currency” on the…