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The top 5 best Voodoo and Ketchapp-style hyper-casual games for mobile
Updated 25th November 2021. Original post by Harry Slater, updated by Himanshu Cheeta Sometimes huge games can become a handful to play. It becomes quite complicated when the game has a massive storyline and complex button controls. Players have to spare a significant amount of time to learn all of this before playing the game. That's where hyper-casual games come into the picture. You will immediately get involved with intense gameplay, and ranking up will be a piece of cake. But these types of games have flooded the digital mobile stores, which makes selecting a single game a hectic task. No need to worry! This article has the best five hyper-casual games that you can enjoy without havin…
Rise UpCatch up on Pocket Gamer's latest YouTube videos - (November 16th)
Good morning, afternoon, or evening, friends. It's finally Friday again, the best day of the week, and that means we get to make our 'to do' lists for the weekend. What? You don't make a list? Well then, don't I look foolish? Rather than me gabbing on at you about what things I'll be doing with my time or what I think you should be doing with yours (answer: anything you damn-well please), I prefer to bring the past week of epic videos from Pocket Gamer's YouTube channel to your attention. Anyone new here – Pocket Gamer's official YouTube channel used to be AppSpy's, but we're all part of the same family so just roll with it and enjoy. Help! I'm Haunted Fans of retro platformers shou…
The top 5 bite-sized golf games on iOS
I've been feeling in a real golfing mood lately. Of course, when I say 'golfing' I don't ever mean super serious Tiger Woods-style golfing, I'm talking about something more bite-sized and adorable. Playing on mobile, I don't really want to get into anything too fussy and the shorter I can play a round, the better. It's still whacking balls in holes (hold your laughter, you fiends) but I've never said no to anything with a cool design or bit of a different outlook on the whole thing. The ironic part is in real life, golf bores me to tears unless the word 'putt-putt' is in front of it. If you're the same and you love those shorter-style bits and bobs, I'm fairly confident you'll love these g…
Top 5 iOS games with dragons in them
After many months of waiting and watching, Spyro the Dragon is finally out with its lovely remaster and I, for one, am very excited. So excited, that I'm feeling like we should celebrate our purple friend by checking out how dragons are celebrated on mobile. Why? Well, why not? From riding them into battle, having them destroy cities, grow into even grander beasts, or even just becoming the crazy cat lady of dragons, you'll be feeling the heat with these titles. Sadly, Spyro isn't available on iOS, but you'll definitely scratch that reptilian itch at the very least. Hungry Dragon – download on iOS If you've played Ubisoft's Hungry Shark before you'll be familiar with the controls an…
Catch up on Pocket Gamer's latest YouTube videos - (November 9th)
Here we are at the end of another week and it's been a pretty busy one overall. Though things haven't been crazy here on AppSpy, over on Pocket Gamer there's been a bucket-load of reviews to get through and, of course, a few videos by James on the official YouTube channel. Where we saw the likes of PAKO Forever, SHUMP, and Old School RuneScape last week, this time around it's more about boats, triggers, and muscly, moustachioed men, and we love it. I've also been a bit cheeky and slipped in one of our other weekly projects and, in my defence, James DOES run it so it's basically related. Maybe the inappropriate auntie or third-removed cousin of the family? I'm just talking to myself now. Bl…
The top 5 digital pet games for iOS
If you've ever wanted to take care of a pet without the mess or fuss, digital creatures might be the ideal things for you. You can walk them, pet them, feed them, and clean them, all without leaving the house. How marvellous! Even if you own a dog or cat or rabbit or bird, these five games might still make you go 'aww' when playing them. Personally, I spam Instagram and Twitter enough with pictures of my cat, so I try to steer away from anything else adorable when I can. It's hardly ever successful though, I'll admit. Axolochi – download on iOS If you fancy a digital pet that's a bit different, you might do well with an adorable axolotl. These cute underwater creatures come in a var…
Catch up on Pocket Gamer's latest YouTube videos - (November 2nd)
I think I speak for everyone when I let out a massive "ahhhhhh" and get ready to kick my feet up as the weekend peers in. But, we can't get too comfortable just yet, oh no. Before the alarm gets shut off and the pyjamas stay on, we should have a quick look at what's been happening with video this week. By now you should know that AppSpy's video channel has changed to Pocket Gamer's official YouTube channel. Don't worry, it's only the name that's changed if it's totally new to you, and it's the same fantastic content. Since James was on holiday until a few days ago, there isn't a tons of stuff to get through. Saying that, as always it's high quality and interesting stuff. Old School RuneSc…
The top 5 free to play mobile RPGs for iOS
Though it's always worth keeping an open mind when it comes to premium mobile games and paying for content, sometimes you don't have to spend an arm and leg to play something truly amazing. If you get a game that manages to smash style and substance successfully, you're in for a treat. Yes, these five RPGs are free to play, but they stand out because of their quality and general content. That's enough of my rambling though. If you're looking for a decent RPG to play this instant, but don't have the cash to spare you'll get on nicely with these. Eternium – download on iOS Made by a team of passionate RPG fans, this action indie game has a feel of Diablo and Torchlight and sports some…
5 excellent cowboy games for iOS
Yeehaw! I don't know about you, but the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 is still fresh as a daisy in my mind and I explored a fair few miles of mountains and wild country at the weekend (digitally). Who doesn't love drinking, gambling, and riding around in the blistering heat on horseback, eh? It got me thinking though – what about cowboy games on mobile? Western-themed titles aren't an outlier by any mark, but which ones are definitely worth playing? Sadly, there's no Red Dead official 'blah's on iOS just yet, besides the companion app, but these should give you the same gun slinging, rooting tooting vibes. Westy West Cowboys – download on iOS It's bite-sized, a bit daft, an…
Catch up on Pocket Gamer's latest YouTube videos - (October 26th)
It's been a busy ol' week in Steel Media, that's for sure. In case you missed yesterday's announcement, Pocket Gamer got a fresh new look that's been well worth shouting about. I know, it's been on the cards for a fair while and you'll see across all Steel Media sites how excited we are that it's finally here. Getting to the point, you should go check that out if you haven't already. Besides that, it's Friday again and you know what that means. It's time to check out the epic videos James has been putting up. He's off on holiday at the moment, livin' life and sleeping 'til noon and whatever it is people do on holiday, but he's not left you hanging. Have a look at the vids you can catc…
Top 5 artistic point and click mobile puzzlers for iOS
The wonderful thing about puzzlers is that they come in all different shapes and sizes. From cosy campfire cookers through to rearranging noir-style frames, all it needs to do is get your brain ticking on. These ones in particular might have a bucket-load of substance, but they're also stunning to look at. More than just getting through levels and solving the challenges at hand, these point and click puzzlers draw you into the story and make you question what's going on as well as wanting to know more. This isn't a closed conversation, though. Because we know there are way more than five artistic puzzlers on the market, let us know what your favourites are in the comments below. Gorogoa &…
Catch up with Pocket Gamer's YouTube channel (October 14th - 19th)
Good day and happy Monday to you all, I know it's been a little while since you last heard from me, but it's been busy AND I was off on holiday last week, lucky me. Since I'm still settling into working after some chill time and I put gloves on my feet this morning instead of socks, let's have a look at what James has been up to. If you've not been hovering about for the last fortnight, you might have missed the fact that AppSpy's YouTube channel has had a makeover. Now it's sporting our familial site, Pocket Gamer's, logo (since AppSpy is connected to PG anyway), but that's the only change. It's still the same great content with the bearded wonder. Night Terrors: Bloody Mary You might re…
The 5 best iPhone games for kids
Updated 6th November 2021. Original post by Harry Slater, updated by Himanshu Cheeta Adults and teenagers are the primary users of tablets and smartphones. But these devices are also becoming better and more targeted at children. There are several games and applications for kids that are both entertaining and educational, while providing excellent value. If you're considering giving your child an iPhone or iPad to play around with then check out these awesome games for kids. 1. LEGO DUPLO WORLD LEGO is not just an excellent physical product for children. They also create some amazing games. Some of these titles include LEGO DC Superheroes, LEGO Scooby-Doo Escape, the NEXO Knights series,…
The 5 best iPhone games with cross compatibility to play with Android friends
Updated 30th November 2021. Original post by Harry Slater, updated by Himanshu Cheeta Nowadays, mobile games are becoming more and more sought after because people can access everything at their fingertips. They can be enjoyed with friends and family because multiplayer and cross-platform support is a thing now, even on mobile. Before the mobile gaming industry's boom, multiplayer and cross-platform play was exclusive to PC and Consoles. The major two platforms for mobiles games are iOS and Android. Most of the games on both are of various genres, and there are numerous excellent games that an iOS and an Android user can enjoy together. Here we will be mentioning the best cross-platform ga…
The 5 best games that are currently up for pre-order for iPhone and iPad
One good thing about Apple starting to take gaming seriously is that we've now got a better idea of when the games we're most excited about are going to land. Ish. So we thought that might be the sort of thing you're interested in as well. With that in mind we've written up this list of the five games currently up for pre-order that you should be getting the most psyched about. We've even including links so you can get your pre-order in within seconds, which is pretty darn nice we think you'll agree. Got your own suggestions that people should be boarding the hype train for? Well make sure you let us know in the comments at the bottom of the article. Until then, on with the list. Reigns:…
