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Arcade racer MMX Hill Climb pits monster trucks against tanks
MMX Hill Climb takes a page from the big book of Trials, and then doodles a big tank in the middle of it. It's a 2.5D arcade racer which puts you in charge of a massive vehicle, then tasks you with completing tracks as fast as you can. There's a variety of rigs to drive, ranging from massive monster trucks to APCs, all of which can be unlocked through play and driven across treacherous - and hilly, obviously - terrain. If you want to see how it handles, just check out the video above. Alternatively, if you'd rather download it and find out for youself, you can grab MMX Hill Climb free for iPhone and iPad, and on Android right now.…
Wrath of Gems sees Genera Games update their Star Trek title
If you’ve been known to frequent the classic title in the past, you’ll know that players were able to battle in the guise of weekly tournaments alone. However, with Genera Games’ recent version, Wrath of Gems, players can now get stuck in to its most exciting new feature: Alliances. With this, players can work to curate the strongest, most resilient teams with which to destroy their opposition. This social, strategy-based layer offers a whole new take on the game, allowing players to test their skills by expanding their team based on fleet and crew. For players who have been defeated in the past and would like a rematch on their losses, the game now includes a r…
appleBeautiful RTS title, Battleplans, comes to the iOS platform
To all the iOS fans out there: rejoice! This week, publishers En Masse Entertainment dropped their slickly animated game Battleplans onto the App Store for us all to enjoy – for free. Playing on a modernised take of the genre, Battleplans will be sure to excite RTS lovers new and old. The player-driven publisher pushes the games tendency to allow complex immersion whilst remaining a non-committal title, with the tactical depth of a traditional RTS game and the accessibility and controls of a simpler device. This allows the game to be experienced by those who have perhaps never delved into the genre, too. Focusing predominantly on tactical movement and the careful positionin…
Get behind the wheel with Steampunk Wizards’ new release Dead Hand Drive
If the idea of strategy bores you to tears and you like nothing better than to proverbially bust stuff up, Steampunk Wizards’ new title Dead Hand Drive is going to be right up your street. In a post-apocalyptic land, you must opt for your weapon of choice (a four-wheel drive of death) and set about the streets mowing down zombies like there’s no tomorrow - because, let’s face it, there’s probably not… In the midst of your (un)death mission, you can take some light relief in more chilled out activities like supply runs and seeking out the odd human with an actual heartbeat. To ensure that you’re always leaving the zombies in your dust, there are heaps…
Game Craft’s Legend of War lands in App Store and Google Play
If you’re looking for a title that encompasses the two different worlds of strategy and skill, Game Craft’s new release, Legend of War, is definitely worth spending an afternoon with. Whether it's waging war on opposing legions or forging your own empire, there’s plenty to get stuck into. We spoke to the developers following the game’s release: What were your inspirations behind Legend of War? "Here at Game Craft, we love Clash of Clans for mobile, and Total War on PC, meaning that a Total War-esque experience for mobile was at the top of our priorities. With some of the same strategy elements behind it, yet on a smaller, more bitesized scale, we incorporated el…
How to get big and stay big in Slither.io
Slither.io is kind of a combination of Agar.io and the classic Snake, with your goal being to become the biggest snake in the arena. You do this by absorbing the shiny floating pellets littered about like some kind of stretchy Pac-Man, and then trick other snakes into crashing into you to absorb all pellets they've consumed to grow at a much faster pace. Getting big isn't easy. In fact, it's downright ifficult. So if you manage to get there, you'll likely want to stay here. To help you achieve both of these things, we've come up with a bunch of tips and tricks. Check them out. Start aggressive When you're a little snake with nothing to lose, there's no point in being cautious…
There's a lot of complexity hiding under the spaceship's hood in AstroNest
Seeking a new mobile MMO? Well, look no further than AstroNest - The Beginning, a highly complex sci-fi strategy MMO in which you build a fleet of spaceships and then participate in a battle of wits with legions of other dedicated players.. As an MMO, you'll be doing most of this battling alongside (or against) your friends, as well as taking part in weekly tournaments. Perfecting your fleet isn't easy, as there are a bunch of different aspects to consider. You need to figure out what the absolute best heroes, weapons, and ships are, and then get them working in unison. No mean feat. To learn more about this feature-rich MMO sensation, we reached out to AN Games to find out exactly…
The best 3 new features in Ace of Arenas
Ace of Arenas landed on the App Store and Google Play back in September 2015, and since then five major updates have been released, adding a ton of new content to the game. To give you an idea of what you can expect should you return to this sensational mobile MOBA, we've picked the best three new features and detailed them below. Aren't we nice. All new modes If you're into your variety of different playstyles, then you'll appreciate the number of new modes which have been included since launch. Competitive players will most enjoy the 3v3, 5v5, and Ranked Modes which include a higher level of strategy than the others and allow you to climb the leaderboards right to top of the server.…
Game of Dice has been updated with a ton of new events
Game of Dice has been updated with a bunch of new content that breathes new life into the veteran mobile board game. For a start, there's a new Mysterious Mansion map that actually shakes up the mechanics. The 'Jail' and 'Crimson Aura' tiles create a Toll Increase and 'Fortune Road' has been moved to a new location. You can also now buff yourself up before a game by equipping yourself with one of over 20 different 'Goods' in the brand new menu dedicated to this system, and trade unwanted Dice Fragments in the 'Powder Shop' for items you genuinely need. There's also the sensational return of 'Winning Streak', a popular temporary event that rewards you for consecutive wins, as a permanent…
Take part in an epic battle between good and evil in Magic Duels: Shadows Over Inninstrad
The mobile trading card game, Magic Duels, has received a huge new expansion that includes all new story content and over 300 new cards. Shadows Over Innistrad is that very expansion and is out right now in the App Store for free. It features a brand new story about a power struggle between good and evil. You'll face brutal werewolves in dark forests, noble vampire families vying for power, and the monstrous creatures created by mad scientists in secret laboratories. More importantly though, new cards have been added. There are over 300 of these and they're based on Magic: The Gathering's Shadows Over Innistrad and Oath of the Gatewatch sets. There's much more on offer here like new sk…
Explore an enormous world made up of 10 maps in Mystic Castle on iOS
Mystic Castle is a text-based adventure that just launched on iOS, and is made up of a ton of different genres. Though it includes elements of adventure and simulation games, it's probably best described as a city building RPG, as your goal is to found a successful underground city in a dark and dangerous dungeon. To achieve this you'll use alchemy to generate gold and then use it to hire farmers who'll harvest local resources. These are used to build that city we mentioned earlier. As soon as its flourishing, you can then train your own army of warriors to head out into a massive world made up of 10 maps and 500 areas (which can grow even bigger after purchasing expansion packs) to bat…
Rayman Adventures has been updated with a bunch of new Easter content, here’s what to eggs-pect
Easter is here, and that can only mean one thing in Rayman Adventures - a Rabbids invasion. Don’t worry though, the little critters have brought some chocolatey treats for everyone. The latest update brings Easter eggs to every level of the game, and once you’ve found them you can spend them on exciting new goodies. What sort of goodies? Well, there’s a brand new costume for Teensy that turns him into Rabbiteen. And a new family of chocolate-themed Incrediballs to collect as well. That’s not enough? You want more? Well you’re in luck then, because the update brings a couple of awesome new features to the game as well. First up there’s Gamepad suppo…
Cult Korean horror White Day out now on the App Store and Google Play
Do you like your extreme horror games filled with Asian Motifs, brilliant gameplay mechanics, and finished off with a level of polish that outshines even some console games? Well how about taking a closer look at White Day: A Labyrinth Called School. It’s a mobile remake of a South Korean game of the same name that first came out in 2001 and has gained something of a cult following in the US, the UK, and Canada. One YouTuber has gone as far as to say that it’s a game that you “would never regret playing.” That’s pretty high praise indeed. But White Day backs it up with the sort of gameplay mechanics that are likely to have you on the edge of your seat thr…
Unison League has been updated with a bunch of European languages
Unison League has just been updated by Ateam with a bunch of European languages to ensure a wider audience can check out this innovative multiplayer JRPG. The update is available right now on iOS and Android and includes full localisation for German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese speakers. It's such an extensive localisation that even the UI has been tweaked to ensure that the experience is just as smooth as the previous versions. Since launch, Unison League has been a hit in North American and Japan, and regularly takes a place in the top 15 grossing games chart in the Japanese iTunes App Store. It's also collaborated with some major IPs like Attack on Titan and Puella Magi…
Rescue your friends from the evil Borg in 3D platformer Dragon Land out now
Your friends have been captured by the evil Borg and only you can rescue them in the brand new 3D platformer Dragon Land, out right now on iOS and Android. There are hundreds of levels to run, jump, and glide through, a ton of different enemies to defeat, and a bunch of items to collect like coins, crystals, and secret keys on your journey. Each time you complete an episode in Dragon Land, you'll rescue a dragon friend who is then unlocked as a playable character, and each has its own handy abilities which are key to progressing in future levels. All dragons can also be levelled up to improve these abilities, and this becomes essential later on when the difficulty starts to peak. It'…
