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The Middle of the Curiosity Cube has been Breached!
Six months after the release of Curiosity, not only has the middle of the cube been breached, we also know what is inside. For those of you unfamiliar, Curiosity was an experimental app where you could tap on the side of a cube to uncover the layer beneath. You could also buy special tools through IAP to increase your cube breaking prowess, but the idea was that sooner or later through the combined effort of all the players, one person would reach the center... and what was there was for them, and them alone. So here's a video of Peter Molyneux explaining what was in the center of the cube (as the winner, Bryan Henderson was ok with the secret being shared with the world). Some…
Warhammer Quest Gameplay Walkthrough
Next week the turn based dungeon crawler based on the Warhammer franchise Warhammer Quest is hitting both iPhone and iPad. Rodeo Games has put together this five minute video showing off some gameplay, and answering fan questions. If you're at all interested in this release, it's worth a watch. Warhammer Quest will be out on May 30th.…
Exzeus 2
The first Exzeus was released in 2009, and was primarily an on-rails shooter, along the lines of a Sin and Punishment or Space Harrier. Now in 2013 developers Hyperdexbox Japan are releasing the sequel. It looks to keep the on-rails gameplay, while adding a third person shooter beat-em-up aspect to the mix. Have a look at this preview video! There is no definitive release date aside from "very soon" so we'll keep a watch out, and certainly review the title once its released. Here's hoping that it controls as well as it looks fun to play!…
Mansion Run is a Multi-leveled Endless Runner
Bones Wellington is enjoying his wine and fire, when he realises he has a ghost infestation. What is a man named Bones Wellington to do? Well in most endless runners he'd be jumping gaps, but in Mansion Run he's cycling throught the many floors of his house. Have a look at the trailer. While it doesn't look too different than most endless runners, fans of the genre will certainly enjoy the small change up, and charming 8-bit presentation. The game is due out on the App Store on May 30th for the price of $0.99.…
Fire & Forget The Final Assault Review
The original Fire & Forget was released on the Amiga in the late 80s. It took the 'at the time' visual fidelity and engagement of a racing game like Outrun, and added shooting. This obviously paid off as not only was there a sequel, but now Microids have rebooted the franchise on iOS with Fire & Forget: The Final Assault. You drive the 'Thunder Master III', a speedy tank chock full of fire-power... that also possesses the ability to fly! You'll need it if you're going to protec…
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They Need To Be Fed 2 Review
There's something to be said for minimalism done right. If you can take a striking visual style and boil it down to simple elements, what you end up with can be iconic, easy to read, and enjoyable. It also doesn't hurt to approach platforming gameplay with the same focus, because you end up with a game like They Need to be Fed 2. The goal of each level is to feed the hungry plant at the end. You yourself are its meal so of course you want to get to it as fast and intact as possible. T…
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Bloom Box is not What you Expect
...and the reason for this is mainly due to a misreading on my part. I moved the L to the second word, and thought that the Wii physics game Boom Blox was on its way to the App Store (cause you gotta admit, it would translate really well to the iOS platform). But after my initial confusion, what I found was an interesting little chain reaction puzzle game in which you have to shoot projectiles to free trapped flowers inside boxes. As a fan of puzzle games, and those that contain chain reactions, my interest was piqued. Have a look at the trailer and see what you think. It looks to be released before the end of the month.…
Can Knockdown 3 Review
You know, sometimes a lot of the gaming ideas on the App Store are akin to walking down the aisles of a carnival sideshow, where all these fun little tests of skill are awaiting you; some that are primed to be more fair than others. This comparison is being used here because Can Knockdown 3 is exactly what it sounds like; the third game in a series where you throw baseballs at cans in order to knock them down. It's like having the carnival in the palm of your hand! Really the game is…
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Manuganu Review
There seems to be a distinct lack of caveman platformers out in the gaming world. Besides Joe and Mac, and the Flintstones game, I can't think of any, and those were over twenty years ago. Well, developer Alper Sarikaya has answered the call with Manuganu, a game that takes a few queues from endless runners, a few queues from Bit.Trip Runner 2, and whips them together into something simplistic, yet highly enjoyable. The goal of each stage is to get to the end, as obvious as that sound…
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App Wrap Up (Week Ending 17th May, 2013) - iPad Edition
Hey hey readers! It's Friday, and that means it's time for another App Wrap Up! I don't have too many iPhone selections for you this week, so I thought i'd dip into the well, and once again focus this article on iPad releases. As always, I will show you a bunch of trailers, comment on them, and if you like what you see, you can follow the link and grab the game for yourselves. Let's get started! Gigabattle (Mego Ltda.) All the cats of Earth have been abducted to create a giant hairball super weapon. Odd to say the least. This looks like sort of a reverse shmup mixed with a bit of real time strategy. Unique and odd enough to warrant a look i'd wager.[App Store Link] Monst…
Frozen Synapse iPad Review
What is a gamer ideally looking for when they're in the market for a strategy game? Are they looking for a lengthy campaign complete with engaging narrative? Are they looking for a robust multiplayer experience with plenty of depth and complexity, or are they just looking for something that's, quote, a little different? Well you're in luck 'fictional gamer created for the sake of this review', because Frozen Synapse has got all those bases covered. Well perhaps not the engaging narrati…
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World War Z Movie Tie-in Game
Now it is easy to be cynical about this release. From all accounts the upcoming movie only shares the name of the book it was based on and nothing else. On top of that, not only is it another zombie game, but it's a move licensed game as well, and those have a pretty abysmal track record. The trailer looks like your normal zombie fare except for one thing, the zombie crowd technolgy on display. Yes it looks a little goofy, but it also looks like it might lead to some fun moments. Watch the trailer and tell us what you think. The game is set for a June release.…
Scurvy Scallywags Plundering the App Store Soon
Ron Gilbert, the creater of Monkey Island, Deathspank, and most recently, The Cave has turned his attention towards the iOS platform with a match-3 game of all things. The pirate theme is certainly not unwarranted given his history, and the gameplay looks to have RPG elements in it (which Puzzle Quest proved can be very addicitive). Most of all though, there's a definite personality and sense of humour in this trailer that looks like it will do well for yet another entry into a saturated genre. Have a look for yourself. No definitive release date as of yet (aside from 'soon'), but they're looking for either the end of May or the start of June.…
Chuck the Muck Review
Chuck yourself before you muck yourself! Sorry about that, but with a game title like Chuck the Muck it can be difficult not to make jokes. The title is also sort of misleading. Yes the game does indeed contain a muck, and as it is a physics flinger, there is certainly a high level of chucking, but the muck must be fed crystals (three in each level to be precise), and so the critter you control is the one being chucked around these single screen puzzles. The muck just looks on, and giv…
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Quadropus Rampage
From the makers of Towelfight 2: The Monocle of Destiny, comes a new arcade style brawler titled Quadropus Rampage. There is a teaser trailer, and you most definitely should take a look. I think it's the 3D isometric viewpoint plus the colours, but I am reminded of Bastion. The game is looking quite good, and we'll have plenty of time for new developments as it won't be released until June 6th. We'll keep you posted.…
