On this week’s podcast, Andrew and Jeremy discuss the blockbusting success of the movie The Avengers, as well as the iOS games that star those handsome superheros. They also talk about the games they’ve been playing, including a high-octane first-person shooter and a physics game that takes place in a sugary dreamland. Click ahead for [...]
There’s gold in them thar apps, or so we’ve been led to believe. But according to a recent study put together by ABI Research, most people who use mobile apps spend no money on (or in) them at all. ABI’s study concluded that up to 70% of mobile users spend “either nothing or very little” [...]
If you’re looking for amazing iOS games, today’s your lucky day! For a limited time, full Must Have games like Wolfenstein 3D, Swordigo, and Death Rally are all marked down to zero dollars and zero cents. These aren’t demos or freemium games, either. Read on for your download links, plus links to our reviews. Wolfenstein [...]
Before it hit mobile devices, Dark Realm Studios’ Pandemic 2 was a complex flash game that pit players against the world as deadly viruses, evolving so quickly that even the most brilliant scientists find themselves outmatched. Pandemic 2.5, a considerable update from the infection sim’s beginnings, is an interesting specimen, but unfortunately it doesn’t engage [...]
Poor Robbery Bob! A lanky sneak thief imprisoned for a crime he did commit, Bob is thrilled when a mysterious stranger breaks him out of jail. There’s a price for his freedom, though, and now he has to sneak through 50 levels of puzzles stealing everything that’s not nailed down. Most levels are built around [...]
The “Twilight” books take a lot of heat for allegedly watering down the ancient legend of the vampire. Whereas the Nosferatu was once feared as a pale-skinned predator that lurked in the shadows and snatched up maidens as easily as a centipede nabs a beetle, today’s vampire is a gentler, shinier creature. Dark Legends, an [...]
There’s a lot to say about Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering. From the very beginning, it’s a fantasy epic. This is a fantasy world we’re all familiar with, full of muscular knights with overly large swords, buxom witches with revealing wardrobes, and monsters that are nothing more than sharp teeth and claws. Big, sweeping cinematic shots [...]
Adorable is hardly a word we would use to describe the fine folks of the TSA and airport security in general. Intrusive and slow, yes. But adorable- Probably never, and it’s a real testament to the ingenuity of the Kedlin Company and their new game, Airport Scanner, that adorable and fun are now words we [...]
Like its older brother, LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias began life as a WiiWare title. Now it’s on iOS, and that’s a good thing. Winter of the Melodias is a charming platformer that’s full of life and is well-suited for the touchscreen. It’s no secret that sidescrollers sometimes fall short on iOS, but Winter [...]
Once a week, we take a look at new game releases on the App Store that are starved for attention. We’ll play through a bunch of them, find five that we can safely recommend, and present them to you along with buy links and extra info. Support your App Store indies by picking up some [...]
Nintendo set the standard for casual boxing games back in 1984 with Punch-Out!! — a game that’s still beloved for its simple controls and zany characters. Gamevil’s Punch Hero is cut from the same canvas, but it adds a few twists of its own. There’s no story to get hung up on here, so all [...]
It’s 2012, and that must mean we get another installment in the somewhat popular KRPG series, Inotia from Com2uS. Part 4 of this seemingly interchangeable series of games offers nothing new, except for the opportunity to spend lots of your real-world money. Are you excited- You play Inotia 4: Assassin of Berkel as yet another [...]
When you review games, you’re always on the lookout for the gold standard– those few games that you can hold up as examples of the very best the platform has to offer. With its combination of well-orchestrated single-player shootouts and multiplayer chaos, N.O.V.A. 3 hits every correct note. If you’re an iOS gamer who demands [...]
Yesterday, we asked our readers which upcoming iOS games they’re looking forward to the most, and one of the most common responses was N.O.V.A. 3. Well, good news– the sci-fi FPS hits the US App Store tonight at 8pm PST, along with a few other big games. Read on for your links to the NZ [...]
Earlier today, Rovio released a headline regarding mass awareness of a certain avian variety. Specifically, the Angry Birds franchise now boasts over one billion downloads. That’s a whole lot of birds, but you probably aren’t surprised. After all, earlier this week we reported on Rovio’s big success with its Angry Birds merchandising efforts. A billion [...]
If you’ve been anywhere in the vicinity of a computer and/or a video game over the past couple of years, then you’ve probably noticed that EA has been really, really working the whole social games thing. The games giant has released a glut of social and casual titles for mobile and the web with mixed [...]
When one sees that there is a new iPhone game based on the DreamWorks film How to Train Your Dragon and the upcoming cartoon series Dragons: The Series, there are perhaps certain expectations which come with that: fast action, dynamic aerial maneuvers, and perhaps even a bit of shooting with the creatures’ famed elemental breath. [...]
It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s time for us to give away some great game promo codes! This week, we’ve got just the best for our readers. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter and tweet a response to win. Win Marvel vs Capcom 2, and learn to solve your differences through [...]
My Little Hero is a game with a lot of soul and imagination. You’ll journey through worlds you would’ve imagined only as a child, and you play a hero with more heart than strength. Visually, the game is remarkable. There’s an attention to detail that is really enjoyable. The concept and the basic story provide [...]
On this week’s podcast, the STP team discusses how terrible airport security is for travelers, and a new game called Airport Scanner which mercilessly spoofs the TSA. We also discuss EA’s strange Rock Band notification, Andrew’s hands-on time with NOVA 3, and the games we’ve been playing the most this week. News: EA sends a [...]
Here’s the thing about the Lego-based game franchise: Its installments look primitive, but they’re stupidly fun to play. There is something unspeakably satisfying about blowing up objects and enemies into clattering chunks of Lego blocks, and that satisfaction carries over to Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 without a hitch. In fact, the game’s acts of [...]
Lately, we’ve been discussing the new Kickstarter iOS project Republique, and how its claims of starting the AAA party on iOS are overblown. High quality games already exist on iOS, and Republique would be a welcome addition, not a party starter. Well, add one more game to that party: Escape from Age of Monsters. This [...]
Rovio reports that it enjoyed very strong revenue and profits in its 2011 fiscal year, and it owes its success to the world’s love for flinging furious fowl into ramshackle buildings put together by sneering swine. In other words, Rovio credits its good fortune to the Angry Birds franchise, including all the merchandising and licensing [...]
This weekend, The Avengers walloped every other opening weekend box office record by earning over 0 million in the US. With Marvel’s superhero team at the height of their popularity, this seems like a good time to remind everyone that most of the Avengers have already starred in their own iPhone games. In addition to [...]
A few years ago we ran a preview of Galactic Keep: Dice Battles, an impressive-looking title by Gilded Skull Games, made in the style of a tabletop RPG. Lots of gamers were looking forward to it, but then it seemed to disappear. Now it’s back, and Gilded Skull is working hard to finish it. We [...]
When developers face fierce competition, it’s the consumers who win big. With so many choices in the App Store, developers are forced to mark their full-sized games down to free, just to encourage more downloads. Take advantage of these limited-time deals, and snag these great games for free while you can. Monster Burner Ubisoft’s attempt [...]
Oh, look… another zombie game. Yippee. But wait; unlike most other games about slicing, dicing, shooting, blasting, blowing up, beheading, and otherwise turning these hordes of mindless flesh-eaters into ground dead meat, Brainsss actually turns the tables and encourages you to help the zombies sate their hunger by putting you in control of them. So, [...]
Gameloft has released its financial earnings report for the first quarter of 2012, and the game company is growing like springtime. Its success with the tablet and smartphone market is especially fruitful, boasting a 59% growth year-over-year. Gameloft has caught some flak from the core gaming community for its recent push towards freemium content, but [...]
Bounty Bots is a game that combines our past with our future by inserting robots into the Wild– er, “Welded” West. It’s a good, and even proven concept (see: Tin Star for Super NES), but does it manage to come together here- Bounty Bots is a third-person over-the-shoulder multiplayer shooter that uses a virtual twin-stick [...]
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s true, iOS darling Tiny Wings should be absolutely flushed right now, as the new kid on the block Sugar High desperately wants to be that game when it grows up. But we hope it stays exactly the way it is: familiar, accessible, and twice [...]
Our weekly Under The Radar segment is for those indie iOS games that wouldn’t otherwise get much attention. These games have been selected out of hundreds of new App Store games for their creative concepts, impressive artwork, or fun gameplay. Check out past Under The Radar posts here, or skip straight to the good stuff [...]
SNK’s classic fighting series made an impression on us last year, and much like the console releases, another year means a new iteration. In this case, sequels are welcome, as this 2012 version sports some great enhancements. Some fighting games are still a little iffy on touchscreens, but SNK has proven its worth and The [...]
With only eight days left to go before their Kickstarter window closes, and over 0,000 in pledges to earn before meeting their goal, the team behind the ambitious game Republique has brought out the big guns. They’ve just announced that Republique’s voice cast will star David Hayter, who provided the voice of Solid Snake, and [...]
For a recent update, two classic Sega All-Stars have joined the race– Knuckles the Echidna and Shadow the Hedgehog. These characters are unlockable for 500,000 and 750,000 Sega Miles respectively. That means you’ll have to play about 50 levels to unlock Knuckles, or pay 0:600 for an in-app purchase. This update also comes with more [...]
Hello and welcome to the future, where making purchases big and small is as easy as taking out your smartphone. Thanks to our rapidly-expanding digital world, you can use your phone to buy stuff online, and, in some cases, utilize a “touch to pay” app in lieu of taking out your wallet and fumbling around [...]
Slingshot Racing is a racing game for people who don’t care about racing games. Not that racing fans won’t like it. In fact they probably will, but not because of realistic handling of tricked-out car specs. It’s just not that kind of game. Slingshot Racing is more about your reflexes and your ability to plan [...]
Since the days of the original Robotron in the early 80’s, twin-stick shooters have had a special place in the hearts of shooter fans. There’s a surprising amount of them on iOS, but we’re always happy to see one more if it’s done well. Lock ‘n’ Load is just the sort of fun diversion older [...]
High-score games are fun because they’re challenging. The best of them get you and your friends battling against one another for the bragging rights of being the best. They’re stamina games, meant to push you until you break. Bravo Force: Last Stand takes these ideas and integrates them with Facebook, creating a social media gaming [...]
Streaming-game service Gaikai has announced that it has teamed up with Wikipad for a gaming-focused tablet. Gaikai offers high-quality console-gaming through the cloud, while Wikipad features gamepad-like controls (pictured below) that envelop a tablet PC. Gaikai games on Wikipad can also be viewed on televisions that support WiDi. Gaikai’s tech is extremely impressive. From what [...]
Cats typically land on their feet after they take a spill. You’ve probably seen your own feline plop neatly on all fours after accidentally rolling off the china hutch (followed by that quick and cool “I meant to do that” groom that the species presumably perfected within 10 minutes of being domesticated). Cannon Cat is [...]
EA and Ngmoco have both announced independently that they’re closing up shop on popular games they released in 2009. That means both games will be unplayable on your iOS devices, even if you have the apps downloaded on your device. The games are EA’s Rock Band and Ngmoco’s Eliminate. Ngmoco is slated to pull the [...]
One of the most interesting and potentially game-changing bits of recent Apple speculation is that the company is going to use its considerable cash reserves to become a mobile carrier. Experts point to Apple’s push for the industry to adopt nano-SIM cards and its patent for “dynamic carrier selection” as evidence. A minority of pundits [...]
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