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The Sandbox has been updated with characters from the comic series Invincible, and it's out now on iOS
Do you just so happen to be equally passionate about Pixowl's The Sandbox and the comic book series Invincible by Robert Kirkman?If so, well I guess today's your lucky day, as The Sandbox has been updated with just that. The Android version will get the update 'shortly' but for now iOS users can expect to see four popular Invincible characters in The Sandbox: Invincible, Rex-Splode, Dupli-Kate, and Monster Girl. A second update is also scheduled for late January that features a whole new campaign that's ten levels in length, which should put the powers of these new superheroes to the test. We'll keep you posted regarding the Android release and second up…
The SandboxThe maker of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Brink unveils Tempo, a brand new game on iOS
If the official trailer from Splash Damage is anything to go by, Tempo looks set to be the Michael Bay movie that iOS gamers didn't realise they needed. From the minds behind Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Brink, this sneak peek starts strong with some suited chump asking for a ridiculous one trillion pounds, or else he'll blow up the entirety of London. Cue cover based shooting, reflex-driven martial arts, and all the explosions a Mr. Bay uber fan might need. Tempo will come to iOS in January. We'll keep you updated when we hear more.…
The top 5 gamebooks like 80 Days on Android
80 Days has flown around the world on iOS and has finally made its final stop on Android. You'll know that much already because you'll be playing it as I speak, I'm sure. It's an absolutely astounding game with one problem: it ends. So what we've come up with is a list of alternatives on Android to help you fend off that cold turkey feeling. 1. Banner Saga Banner Saga isn't strictly a gamebook but definitely takes influence from them during the more talky-bits and for that reason it has to make this cut. As far as I'm converned, any reason to promote Banner Saga is a good one. 2. Joe Dever's Lone Wolf This one most certainly is a gamebook and is mighty proud of tha…
80 Days has been updated with a new Arctic route just in time for its Android release
As we mentioned previously, 80 Days has finally landed on Android but that's not the only piece of 80 Days-themed good news - inkle has only gone and provided us with a new update as well. This one is themed on the Arctic tundra and will allow Passepartout and co. to explore the very northern reaches of our planet on their journey around the world. Apparently over 30,000 new words have been added as well. That's a lot of words. Not got the game yet? You fool! Correct your mistake via the links below. [App Store link] [Google Play link]…
Top 4 iOS games coming to Android this week
The Gods are favouring us this week, Android fans, as a lot of hit iOS titles are making the difficult trek over to Android in time for Christmas. Still no news of an Oceanhorn port, though - for shame! We've got a bit handsy with a few of these titles in the past, so you'll most likely be hearing the well-toned voices and reasoned critical opinions of the AppSpy team instead of some trailer acting all official-like. 1. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Hearthstone has bossed the App Store in terms of card-based battling, though it has got a serious competitor in Magic: The Gathering. Shame we've had to wait so long - around eight months in fact - but better l…
Console and PC RPG Lords of the Fallen to be released on mobile in 2015
We're not exactly sure how CI Games is planning on cramming this ultra-gorgeous RPG onto your iOS and Android devices next year, but that's exactly what the studio has announced. Lords of the Fallen was a launch title for Xbox One and PS4, and looked impressive even by those standards. Still, who are we to complain? Another epic RPG on the App Store or Google Play definitely wouldn't hurt.…
Top 5 Temple Run alternatives on Android
Temple Run is still the undisputed champion of auto-runners no matter what mobile platform you're on. Unfortunately, due to its success, a lot of awesome alternatives get completely looked over - especially on Android, where the market is flooded with cheap and tacky alternatives. Not to worry, AppSpies - we're here to help. We've played a whole bunch of them and seperated the wheat from the chaff to bring you this epic list of Temple Run alternatives on Android. 1. Run Forrest Run Who doesn't want to play an auto-runner based on Forrest Gump? This one is more like a cartoon version, with colourful graphics, larger than life versions of the characters, and events that just…
World of Warriors has hacked and slashed its way onto Android
Just over a month after launching on iOS the hit hack and slasher, World of Warriors, is out now on Android. Releases are edging closer and closer, Androiders! World of Warriors looks terrific, with a very unique visual aesthetic. It's a one-vs-one hack and slash brawler in which you can play as pretty much any historical or made up fighter you can think of. Ever wanted to see who would win out of a Viking or an Inuit? Now you can! Check out the trailer below for a tasty visual treat.…
Now you can flip your bike over in abject frustration with friends in Trials Frontier's PvP update
Mobiles are an entirely social tool. You're constantly receiving calls, texts, messenger messages, and a whole host of other irritating pop-ups that cover your beautiful wallpaper. So why, then, don't more mobile games contain PvP so we can play against our friends? Well, Ubisoft have got the message and have updated the, quite frankly, awesome Trials Frontier with a new PvP mode that allows you to do just that. Check out the trailer below for a look at the new mode in action.…
The top 5 best seeds for Minecraft - Pocket Edition's latest update
Minecraft - Pocket Edition was crowned the top selling iPhone and iPad game in this year's iTunes Best of 2014 chart, So, it stands to reason that most of you iOS users will have played the blocky sensation at some point. It is regularly top of the best-selling game section on Google Play as well, so Androiders should also be well-versed in its ways by now. Anyway, onto these seeds. For those who don't know, they're essentially codes that you input into the level generator to enter a pre-built world. All of the old seeds are now unplayable thanks to the latest update, so we've gone ahead and picked five of the best ones we've found so far. 1. super pig You arrive in front of a…
Marvel Contest of Champions lets you kick Iron Man in his metal nads, out on the App Store right now
Marvel fans, we know you'll be too busy playing Contest of Champions to read this. Everyone else - get to the App Store right now. Even if you're not a fan of Marvel, this surprisingly not-too-bad brawler is absolutely gorgeous. It sees you gathering a team of popular heroes and villains to complete quests, level up, and, ultimately, beat up Kang the Conqueror - a mysterious new super villain. We got all handsy with it recently, so if you're unsure about heading over to the App Store [download] right away, why not watch this video first? Can't hurt, can it? Exactly.…
AppSpy's top 6 games to make you rage
Nitrome's Roller Polar is this week's incredibly addictive festive treat - but it isn't half frustrating. It essentially does what Flappy Bird did so infamously last year, but improves on the visuals and sound and even throws some mechanics into the work for good measure. Just for you lovely folks, I've braved the App Store and Google Play store to find the most frustrating, rage-inducing games. Have a stressball at the ready if you plan on playing any of these, as we will not be responsible for the broken furniture. You have been warned. 1. Swing Copters Combine an incredibly frustrating concept with imprecise and, well, rubbish controls and you get S…
Doug Dug going free as part of the Pocket Gamer Advent Calendar
Yes, AppSpies, you read that title correctly. In the spirit of Xmas our very generous sister site Pocket Gamer is giving away a free iOS game every day for 10 days. They're not just any old games, however. These are hand-picked by the editorial staff, and have all won awards of some form this year. Today's freebie - the third game in the list - is Doug Dug, which won the highly-coveted and incredibly rare PG Gold Award - huzzah! Make sure to come back each weekday via the link below to make sure you get all of the games in this rather decadent advent calender treat. Pocket Gamer Advent Calendar…
AppSpy's top 5 favourite games from iTunes Best of 2014
December is becoming a pretty eventful month. You've got Christmas, New Year, and now the regular release of iTunes Best of 2014 list. This year's winners in particular were relatively predictable, with only the most impressive and popular releases taking home the plaudits. Rather than having you sit and stare at boring words all day, we figured it would be best to compile a list of fun videos and trailers of the best-selling apps and games on this year's list. Enjoy, AppSpies! 1. Top selling iPhone and iPad game: Minecraft: Pocket Edition Possibly the least surprising winner on the list, Minecraft: Pocket Edition has sold much better than hot cakes since its launch back i…
Drop Assault is soon set to land on an iOS and Android device near you
Games Workshop has collaborated with Complex Games Inc. to release a mobile game set in Warhammer 40,000's Horus Heresy story. The result is Drop Assault, coming soon to iOS and Android. Drop Assault is a free-to-play tactical strategy game that promises to be a little pacier than traditional games in the genre. Set in the post-apocalyptic land of Isstvan III, you'll be choosing to join forces with either the Loyalists or the traitorous Horus. All of which probably won't mean much to someone who hasn't heard of Horus Heresy before. Everyone will be able to understand the multiplayer Skirmish mode, however, which pits you against one of your friends (or an enemy or stranger) to s…
