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Sponsored Feature - Cohort Games on Cirkits: Toy Robot Racing
Robots are, arguably, the best toys. A good chunky robo-figurine just can't be beaten. Only, perhaps, by cars. They look cool, can do jumps, and loop the loops. And stuff. Cars are pretty great. Well, if you asked Darran Thomas, CEO of Cohort Games, to pick a winner between robots and cars, he'd probably say both are best. And that’s not cheating. Why? Well, because as the creative director of Cirkits: Toy Robot Racing, he has overseen an almighty mash-up of the two. Darran calls it a "Combat Racer". “If I have to put a label on it, I see it as a fusion between a racing gaming and a free runner. But it draws in influences from lots of genres. At first glance, it can look like…
CompetitionSponsored Feature: Jed Games on JED-GO Untouchable for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone
Zombies. They’re (still) everywhere. These days, though, they’re about as frightening as a bad cold going around the office. We’ve been talking with Jed Games about their new app JED-GO Untouchable, and they are the first to admit zombies may have lost a little bit of their impact of late. (Well, maybe the second.) “Zombies are so popular now, no one’s surprised when you see their semi-decayed faces on-screen any more,” Jed Games say. Oh... and did we mention JED-GO Untouchable is a game about shooting zombies? But Jed Games are confident that their app does enough to blast through the global zombie fatigue and emerge on the 'other side' as a fresh an…
Sponsored Feature: Tyjamaxy Empire on Lava Samurai for iPhone
Haven’t you always wanted to open up a lava lamp and reach inside to touch one of those incandescent shimmering blobs? Well, though Tyjamaxy Empire's Lava Samurai can’t quite provide you with that experience (and I do NOT recommend it trying at home), this game does enable to you to slice and dice as many lava lamps as you ruddy well like. Seems like a fair compromise. We spoke to Karen Scarff, MD at Tyjamaxy Empire, about Lava Samurai, including its suitability for touchscreen devices like the iPhone. “Lava Samurai is a lava lamp-slashing game where you use your fingers to cut up as many lava lamps as possible, while avoiding the dreaded light bulbs. There are three…
Sponsored Feature: Destiny Development on new iOS and Android freerunner Doc & Dog
Freerunning games have been a staple part of mobile gaming for as long as I care to remember. And, yes, I care. Deeply. Before you ask, no, Temple Run 2 is not a freerunning game. It's an endless-runner. Because, well, it doesn't have an end. Freerunners, however, do. See. Anyway, Russian outfit Destiny Development have decided to enter the freerunning fray with their new iOS and Android game Doc & Dog. Konstantin Andryushchenko, the director of international business development at Destiny Development, tells us why the stylish and characterful Doc & Dog doesn't shy away from its freerunning roots one bit. Read on to find out more... AppSpy: First of all, could you summarise D…
Sponsored Feature: Like A Crocodile Games Studio on Tapforss for iPhone and iPad
The App Store has given rise to a whole new generation of indie developers. But, with the increasing popularity of indie games, it has become unclear as to what the term ‘indie’ actually means. We spoke to Janos Filip, the founder of Like A Crocodile Games Studio, who claims to have created “A True Indie Title” called Tapforss. Filip explains the premise of this game in simple terms... In Tapforss, you control “a curious-looking crystal sphere, which you must navigate through mysterious caverns overcoming obstacles along the way". “It is a challenge of both your precision and wit, as many of the tasks need thought as well as action," Filip adds. "Th…
Sponsored Feature: Ladbrokes on Ladbrokes Tomb Raider for iPhone and iPad
Lara Croft has certainly been around the block. Since 1996, she’s climbed onto consoles, swam onto PCs, and swung onto handhelds. Now, though, she’s jumping over to iOS... but not in the way you might expect. Ladbrokes Tomb Raider, featuring Lara Croft, is a slot machine app, you see. We spoke to a Ladbrokes representative to discuss the marriage of one of the biggest icons in gaming with one of the most popular genres in the smartphone market. So, how do Ladbrokes Mobile use Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider name to make their app stand out from all the other slot machines on the App Store? “A new storyline, called the The Secret of the Sword, was created exclusively…
Sponsored Feature: Milestone Interactive Group on Worbble for iOS and Android
Word games and quiz games aren't in short supply on smartphones, so combining the two genres isn't a bad idea if you want to stand out from the crowd. Milestone Interactive Group's latest title, Worbble, does exactly this. And its developer hopes players find it to be an inspired concoction. Jayont R Sharma, chairman and CEO at Milestone Interactive Group, spoke to us about why it decided to combine the two gaming genres, why Worbble should appeal to both puzzle and word game enthusiasts, and why it encourages competitive play between players. Its name might be a little peculiar, but playing a game of Worbble is easy enough to get your head around. "Worbble is a unique 'brain game' t…
Sponsored Feature: IntenseGames Limited on Infinity Run
It's hard to stand out from the crowd - especially when you're a platformer on the App Store. IntenseGames Limited believes its latest title, Infinity Run, has enough fresh and novel elements to make an impact in a highly competitive genre, though. We had an opportunity recently to sit down and chat to Alexander Kutehov, project manager of Infinity Run. Among other things, Alexander revealed more about the aforementioned unique gameplay elements, how much work went into the touchscreen controls, and what's planned in terms of updates for the game. Oh, and whether Android gamers can look forward to a bespoke version of the game. AppSpy: What does Infinity Run offer that peopl…
Sponsored Feature: Gamerizon on Chop Chop Ninja World
There's a very good chance that if you own an iOS device, you've run into one of the Chop Chop titles. Developed by Gamerizon, these games are fairly easy to spot. They usually star cartoon characters with small egg-shaped bonces, and they generally boast easy-to-grasp control schemes. Chop Chop Ninja World is the latest instalment in the Chop Chop series, and serves as a direct sequel to 2010's Chop Chop Ninja. Marton Lizée, chief creative officer at Gamerizon, spoke to us about how this is the most expansive Chop Chop game yet, how the online elements add to the experience, and how the title could be heading to a microwave near you. AppSpy: Can you explain what the aims and ob…
Sponsored Feature: Developer Ayogo on its iTheme app
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You look at your iPhone several times a day. Wouldn’t it be a more enjoyable if your display boasted a stunning and individually designed background? Ayogo has now come up with a design solution - iTheme. The app allows you to change the background of your iPhone’s display to a number of tailored themes, and Kai Banholzer - CEO and developer at Ayogo - spoke to us about how iTheme isn’t just a basic screensaver-changing app. So what exactly does iTheme do that helps it stand out from an increasingly competitive App Store? “iTheme offers a unique and different approach,” Banholzer explains. “While traditional wallpaper apps contain loads of scr…
Sponsored Feature: NARR8 Limited on NARR8 for iPad
Those 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books were impressive back in the day. Nowadays, however, most people will likely want something shinier, something all new - something they've never seen before. NARR8 Limited has created a digital book reader that it hopes will be all that, and more. We spoke to Alexander Vaschenko, founder of the team that developed NARR8, to find out about what the app does; how it is constantly expanding and improving; and the reasons for making it free to download. AppSpy: What exactly is NARR8 - and why should people be excited about it? Alexander: There's no all-in-one application or place where interactive books of different genres - from motion comics to…
Sponsored Feature: Testing games with AppXpert
AppXpert is a new iPhone application that gives you the chance to win rewards for testing applications. We spoke to the team behind the concept to gain some insight into how it all works. "It's simple, really," the development team tells us. "First off, you join our community by downloading the AppXpert application. Then, every day, you receive a push notification telling you that a new investigation has just become available. "You register for the investigation, test out the application, and reply to a questionnaire. Within 24 hours, you'll be credited with 20p on your AppXpert account." Once you hit $5, you can cash in via PayPal. Or if you have the patience, you can get an Amaz…
Sponsored Feature: Mobe Labb on Wars Online for iOS and Android
'Online'? 'Defend'? 'Kingdom'? After seeing these three words in a game's title, you might be forgiven for thinking you've seen all it has to offer before you've even downloaded it. Mobe Labb, developer of Wars Online - Defend Your Kingdom, is adamant, though, that this isn't the case with its latest effort for iOS and Android. Mobe Labb marketing director Andrej Osipov spoke to us about how he thinks his company's game smashes other entries in the genre, how important the online component of the title is, and how the game changes according to the season. While Mobe Labb's game mixes action, strategy, and tower defence, Osipov assures us that Wars Online - Defend Your Kingdom is…
Sponsored Feature: Gamesys bring popular Facebook game Jackpotjoy Slots to iOS
New slots apps are conquering iOS devices. Playing them on your device might be something you would do with excitement, or, on the other hand, you wouldn't even consider downloading it. Whatever your personal choice is, games developer Gamesys hope that their product - Jackpotjoy Slots - will tempt you to give it a go! We spoke to James Gibson, Marketing Manager at Gamesys. He explains how the game attempts to suit a wide range of different skill levels, what problems came up when designing the app, and what the future holds for Jackpotjoy Slots. Considering that there are already quite a few slots apps like that on the market, what makes this particular one stand out? "Our Jackpotjoy S…
Sponsored Feature: EnSight Media on waking up with Radio Alarm Clock
Waking up on time is so important - you don't need me to tell you that, though. It's likely you use a set tone or a panicky spouse to help you rouse from your slumber, mind, rather than a sound you actually want to hear. EnSight Media's latest app Radio Alarm Clock helps to make waking up as enjoyable or bearable as possible, though, offering several radio stations and tones to choose from. Manchul Ko, CMO of Ensight Media, spoke to us about how his company's app stands out in a crowded market, how easy it is to use, and why it shows how the sound of smooth jazz is popular (almost) worldwide. Accessibility is essential in an app like Radio Alarm Clock, and fortunately it's as simp…
