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Games

BlackBerry PlayBook updated to version 2.0, Android app support is live

by Kevin Krause on February 21st, 2012

We’ve been hearing about RIM’s efforts to bring an Android app emulator to their tablet platform for some time now. If the functionality had been included out of the box it may have saved the doomed PlayBook, but better late than never. Right? A big update is hitting the BlackBerry tablet today that finally enables [...]

Borderlands 2 Demoed on a Tegra 3 Tablet

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 20th, 2012

With the advent of NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor, developers have been challenged to create games one unimaginable for both phones and tablets. We’ve already got an impressive library of 3D Tegra games to play and it looks like another will be added to the fold. Borderlands developer Gearbox was caught showing off the series’ [...]

One Small Fling for Bird, One Quantum Leap for Birdkind: Angry Birds Space is Coming March 22nd [Video]

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 17th, 2012

Rovio looks to be bringing a much needed refresh to their take on Angry Birds as they have released a new teaser trailer. “It’s one small fling for bird, one quantum leap for birdkind,” the trailer reads as an “Angry Birds: Space” lol is revealed. Martian birds? Alien pigs? Radioactive bacon and eggs? Oh my. [...]

RockStar bringing Max Payne to mobile devices in ‘next couple months’

by Kevin Krause on February 16th, 2012

There are few games from the past that really stick with me, but Max Payne is one of them. Needless to say, when RockStar announced last September that it would be bringing the franchise to mobile devices my interest was piqued. Since that time attention turned mostly to the development house’s release of Grand Theft Auto [...]

The Sims FreePlay for Android Now Available

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 15th, 2012

It wasn’t long ago that we told you guys EA would be bringing The Sims FreePlay to Android and it’s finally here, just as promised. As the name implies, the game is free to download and play. You can create up to 16 Sims, design their homes, give them pets, take care of them and [...]

Valentine’s Day Overload: Apps and deals for the perfect night (and candy hearts for you!)

by Kevin Krause on February 14th, 2012

Love is in the air! It’s Valentine’s Day and there’s no better way than to spend it with your closest companion, the one you keep near and dear to you at all times. That special friend that is always there in your times of need to lend a helping hand. The one that not only [...]

Minecraft Pocket Edition update brings survival mode and more

by Edgar Cervantes on February 11th, 2012

Minecraft players know that the pocket edition is by no means as fun as the full (PC) game. But if you have been waiting for this game to become a bit more like the desktop version, the update will be to your liking. Version 0.2.0 includes survival mode, adding a little bit of violence and [...]

Rovio Has Two-Year Angry Birds Celebration With Birthday-Themed Update

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 8th, 2012

Angry Birds has been available for quite a while now – two years, to be exact – and Rovio wants to celebrate its birthday with a new update. We’re getting 15 birthday-themed levels, bringing the total amount of levels to 300. You’ll get to play with the expandable orange bird, unlock new achievements and have [...]

Dungeon Hunter 3 Coming to Android Next Month

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 8th, 2012

While Dungeon Hunter 3 has been available for iOS for quite a bit, Android hasn’t seen much love at all. We won’t have to wait long for the third installment into this mobile RPG series. Gameloft has tweeted that Dungeon Hunter 3 will be coming to Android sometime next month. It seems a bit far [...]

The Sims: FreePlay Coming to Android [Video]

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 7th, 2012

It looks like EA is set to come out with another Android title soon. They have announced that The Sims: FreePlay is soon coming to Android. The once iOS exclusive title is your run of the mill Sims game, except it’s free to download and play for everyone. It’s a pretty good Sims game and [...]

Yahoo attempts to stay relevant, now searches Android Market apps

by Kevin Krause on February 3rd, 2012

Because apps are the answer to any woe, Yahoo is trying to turn people’s obsession with smartphone software into page views with the introduction of Android Market (and iOS) search results. An apps tab can now be found when using Yahoo to search the web. Users can view Yahoo’s suggested apps or poke around for [...]

Madden NFL 12 Now $.99 for the Super Bowl

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 3rd, 2012

The Super Bowl is quickly approaching and EA wants to commemorate the biggest sporting event in America by putting their game on sale. The game is now just $.99, $4 less than what it would cost otherwise. You get 32 teams with authentic playbooks and you can even play a full 16-game season, as well [...]

Humble Bundle brings its pay-what-you-want indie games to Android

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2012

Humble Bundle has just launched its latest pack of indie games with a twist. For the first time ever, Android is among the supported operating systems (others include Windows, Max OS X, and Linux). Up for grabs are EDGE, Osmos, and Anomaly: War for Earth. If you are unfamiliar with the Humble Indie Bundle concept, [...]

First Three Phoenix Wright Games Coming to Android

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 30th, 2012

Objection! One of my favorite game series on the Nintendo DS is coming to Android. Along with an announcement of Ace Attorney 5 for the handheld, Capcom have announced that the first three Phoenix Wright games will all be coming to Android. They’ll be the same games we’ve had on the DS except they’ll have [...]

Sonic 4 Episode 1 Now Available For $4 in the Android Market

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 25th, 2012

Sega announced that they’d be bringing Sonic 4 to Android starting with Episode 1 this year and the day has finally come! They have released the game in the Android market, inviting users to download it for just $4. You’re getting 4 zones – each with 4 acts – and 7 bonus stages. You’re also [...]

Rovio Says They Could Do More Visually With Angry Birds

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 25th, 2012

It’s no secret that Angry Birds’ formula and style is a bit dated. While the bird-slinging game will always have a place in our hearts you can only take so much of it and Rovio can only do so much with it. Speaking to PocketGamer, NVIDIA’s Neil Trevett says Rovio believes they could do more [...]

8-bit inspired Minicraft from the creator of Minecraft ported to Android

by Kevin Krause on January 25th, 2012

For 48 hours beginning on December 19th, Markus Persson set about to create a new game based on his popular world-building game Minecraft. With a hefty helping of 8-bit simplicity, the result was Minicraft, a completely new title that tasks users with exploring a realm controlled by the Air Wizard, collecting items, building objects, and fighting zombies [...]

GetJar and Gameloft Team Up to Offer Asphalt 6 for Free via GetJar Gold

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 24th, 2012

GetJar have been building up their Android app store and have been trying to gain steam by offering free premium apps in their GetJar Gold program. They have announced another big addition and partnership today. Gameloft is joining the ranks for the first time and their first app is a doozy: Asphalt 6. It’s one [...]

Gameloft partners with Verizon 4G LTE to offer in-game voice chat

by Kevin Krause on January 23rd, 2012

We may have to wait another year for Verizon to switch over to VoLTE services (voice-over-LTE), but a new partnership with Gameloft will allow gamers to voice chat over Big Red’s next-gen data network all they want. The publisher announced earlier in the month that the ability to talk smack to your opponent in-game over [...]

LG brings Resident Evil 4 to Android, exclusive to Korea

by Kevin Krause on January 20th, 2012

LG is giving Korean gamers a bit more incentive to pick up an LTE smartphone with the launch of Resident Evil 4 for Android. The Capcom-made game is being offered exclusively to those signed up for LG’s U+ mobile service. Available in the U+ Market for those with a 4G LTE device, the action/horror title looks [...]