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Are microtransactions within games the standard for the future?

Games If you own a smartphone, especially one that runs one of the most popular mobile operating systems out there, then you’ve probably got a few games on there. Of those games, you probably paid for at least one of them. Or maybe...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 1

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Taylor's top five free Android games to keep you busy

Android A major advantage that iOS has had on Android since the very beginning is gaming. While Android isn't quite the gaming platform yet, some big changes are coming and we're starting to see a lot more focus on that specific sector. I've...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 10

Angry Birds lead touches on iOS and Android development

Android Angry Birds is one of the biggest success stories of the year, with both the iOS and Android versions of the bird-flinging game constantly sitting atop the list of most popular apps on each platform. Because of this popularity, you know...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 4

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AppNation: Halfbrick shows us the money

Cell Phone Apps Halfbrick shows off Fruit Ninja's new Arcade Mode and talks about the upcoming Android version of their popular game. These guys are making BANK. Plus, Monster Dash! Noah's live from AppNation 2010 in San Francisco.

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Game On: Apple's Game Center quietly ramps up

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from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 7

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Review: Madden NFL 11 for iPhone has a size problem

Games EA Sports' Madden NFL 11 for iPhone is a state-of-the-art game packed full of features and sophisticated gameplay and bolstered by evolutionary new features that make it eminently more playable than its predecessor. Madden blows away its...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 3

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Google acquires game maker LabPixies for $25 million-ish

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from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 2

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MacWorld 2010: Farm Frenzy 2 Game

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from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 3

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MacWorld 2010: GameSalad, Beats by Dr Dre, Speck and Sketch Up

Games The most awesome thing I've seen in two and a half hours at MacWorld? GameSalad.com . Bear in mind that I only spent fifteen minutes with it, so it could turn out to be a pile of hooey, but I kinda don't think so. For $99/year, you...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 1

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Palm Pre 3D Gaming - Sims and Need for Speed

Ces Las Vegas 2010 Palm showed off 3D gaming on the Pre with the help of EA Mobile. Check out Sims and Need for Speed live demos from Palm's CES press conference.

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 10

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iPhone Game: Settlers of Catan has come to the App Store

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from 2009 by Adriana Lee 0

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For iPhone gamers only: Analysts say iPhone could beat out Nintendo and Sony gaming devices by 2014

Games A new report by DFC Intelligence, called “The Market for iPhone and iPod Touch Games and Applications,” says the iPhone platform (which includes the iPod touch) has potential to overtake Nintendo and Sony, possibly by 2014. ...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 12

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iPhone game: Rock Band for iPhone

Cell Phone App Reviews If you’re a Rock Band virtuoso with an iPhone, you might be jazzed about Electronic Arts’ ambitious new app. While not a perfect game, Rock Band for iPhone does offer fans of the original the familiar graphics and popular rock songs they’d...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 2

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Super Mario World: This is why you want a Nokia N900

Games Nokia N900 + SNES Emulator + Wiimote + TV OUT = RetroTastic!

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 15

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iPhone Game: Adrenaline Golf, specifically designed for 3G S graphics

Games I may not be a golf fan, but I’m tempted by Adrenaline Golf, a new game designed for the iPhone. What makes this different from other iPhone distractions is that it may be the first game release that focuses on the 3G S’ mighty graphics...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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Screen Mashing: Sports titles show iPhone OS's gaming limitations

Games Last week I got a review copy of Gameloft's NFL 2010. This week EA Mobile released some screenshots previewing their forthcoming Madden 2010 for iPhone. Must be football season, even though it's still August. Gameloft did a...

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 2

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EA Mobile brings new game titles to BlackBerry App World

Cell Phone App Reviews Though I'm not a gamer in the slightest (Brick Breaker is about as far as I go, or the occasional round of Jezzball, if you remember that game), I realize that there's a large population of them out there. And of that population, some of...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 9

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How well can you text and drive? Try the NYT game to find out

Games Have you tried this? Last month, The New York Times posted an online game that gauges the impact of distraction on players’ reaction times. Users drive through the gates by hitting the corresponding gate number on the...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 6

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iPhone App: iSamurai Bluetooth game app

Bluetooth Use The Force. Or the App Store. Either way, you can get some saber-/sword-fighting action happening right quick. iSamurai Bluetooth is a game app that lets players use their handsets for imaginary swordplay, complete with steel-on-steel...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 7

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Cestos - multiplayer Android app

Android Cestos is not the only multiplayer game in the Android Market, but the multiplayer functions are more well-integrated than I've seen in any other app. Gameplay is fun and a little addictive. But sound effects are the first must for this...

from 2009 by John Walton 4

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"Isn't it about time that we had a full Mario (or Zelda!) game on our smartphone and/or tablet?"

Camar Green Got my vita for soul sacrifice and might get a ds for monster hunter

Willie Lucero Emulators are fine but they can only do so much, really all you can use is GBA if you want smooth running roms to work good, do you have any idea how slow and difficult it is trying to play pokemon platinum on a emulator on your phone?

Martin Smeaton Yes, I still own my physical copies of Ocarina and FFVII. I play them both regularly with emulators and they run great on my note 2. Nothing illegal about it.

Jose Calderon This is the truth. Sorry folks, keep dreaming.

Jose Calderon Nintendo would NEVER do that, therefore, wishing it is extremely naive! Nintendo is the Apple of Asia (arrogant and selfish, but also innovative). It is more likely that they will release a NintendoPhone than to release it's precious games on an sub-par Android tablet!