I’m going to go out on a limb here and say Rocksteady Studios’ Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City are games that finally got gamers to believe that not only can superhero games be good, but if developed by the right studio, it can sell millions and be in the running for Game of…
Brothers In Arms 2 for Android now available as a free download
Good news folks. No longer will you paying to play Brothers In Arms 2 – Gameloft released a freemium version (it’s calling it Free+) in the Android Market, allowing everyone to re-live segments of the World War 2. Of course nothing in life is actually free, so you’ll have to watch ads from time to…
Dragon’s Lair for Android launched
After iPhone and iPad versions, Dragon’s Lair is now available in the Android Market. If you played the game on the arcade or on Amiga/Atari back in the days, you know what’s it all about — Dragon’s Lair is a cartoon-like game with somewhat weird controls. Your goal is to press the right button (left,…
Microsoft double-dips releases of Xbox Live app for iOS, Xbox Companion for Windows Phone
Microsoft released an update to its Xbox 360 yesterday that drastically changes its UI that they’re hoping will streamline the Xbox experience to both hardcore and casual Xbox 360 owners. Today, the company went ahead and released an Xbox Companion app on Windows Phone, but surprisingly, an official Xbox Live app has finally made its…
Alec Baldwin kicked off plane for playing Words with Friends
We’re big fans of Words with Friends but we’re not addicted enough to get kicked off a plane because of it. Alec Baldwin apparently is though, as he was kicked off an American Airlines flight for playing the game on the plane. Baldwin reportedly was playing while the plane was idle at the gate but…
Fruit Ninja plush toys now available
If Om Nom and Angry Birds can have their plush toys so can Fruit Ninja. As a matter of fact, two such toys have been released as a result of Halfbrick’s partnership with ToyFoundry. Wise sensei is available for $15.99, while sliced watermelon could be yours for $14.99. Together, both plush toys represent a “training…
Grand Theft Auto III releasing on Android, iOS on Dec. 15th for $4.99
October certainly was a big month for Rockstar Games as the announcement of Grand Theft Auto III coming to Android and iOS was received by many a squeal of delight by mobile gamers everywhere. After going hands-on with the game at New York Comic-Con later that week, I can tell you that we all have a very…
An app lets you use Xperia Play as a wireless gamepad for Android tablets
Here’s a scenario – let’s say you own the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and also some solid Honeycomb tablet. Don’t you want to use your smartphone’s gamepad to play games on a tablet’s bigger screen? Yeah you do want the capability and now you can have it. The name of the application is DroidMote and…
Cristiano Ronaldo gets an iPhone game that lets you freestyle tricks
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo got its own iPhone game. Brought to us/you by Digital Artists Entertainment and Biodroid, it combines a rhythmic soundtrack with touchscreen controls, allowing you to perform various tricks and earn points. There are five modes included (Hype Endurance, Time Attack, Freestyle Battle, Don’t Drop the Ball and Freestyle Showdown) and…
Angry Birds Seasons gets 25 new levels – Wreck The Halls
Rovio has once again updated its Angry Birds Seasons game, just in time for the “most wonderful time of the year.” Pigs are up to their usual tricks and your job is to show them who’s in charge, even during the Christmas holidays. There are 25 new festive levels included in the update Wreck The…