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Settle old scores on the high seas in GameSpire's Warships Universe: Naval Battle
Fans of naval war games can enjoy an early Christmas present courtesy of GameSpire (gift wrapped in a navy blue ribbon, of course). The developer’s new release Warships Universe: Naval Battle puts you at the helm of your own destroyer, setting you against rival players. Manoeuvre a range of historical and customisable vessels across the oceanic battlefield, from Japan’s monolithic Yamato to Germany’s intimidating Bismarck. You’ll get to play around with battleships, destroyers, and cruisers, as you test your skills online in team against team naval shootouts. The controls are straightforward and easy to pick up. On the left of the screen, you’ve got your dir…
AndroidBRIX! Block Blast brings stacks of fun to mobile
The puzzle genre on mobile is beginning to look more crowded than the screen at the end of a Tetris session, but there’s always room for fresh innovation, and that’s what newcomer BRIX! Block Blast brings to the table. Developed by Genera Games, BRIX! Block Blast is a block-matching puzzler for iOS and Android, and it’s ready to take shake up the genre by introducing players to new mechanics. The game takes Tetris-style drop elements and mashes them up with the colour-matching gameplay from modern mobile puzzle titles. It’s a system dubbed ‘drop & match’ and it allows players to combine blocks and earn boosters that will blast them to the next leve…
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…
Mad Rocket: Fog of War brings base-building with a twist to mobile
After doing the rounds in soft launch and attracting positive feedback from an army of fans, base-building strategy Mad Rocket: Fog of War has debuted on mobile devices worldwide. The game offers a novel take on the formula made popular among iOS and Android users by the likes of Clash of Clans and Forge of Empires. Building and destruction are your bread and butter but the eponymous Fog of War differentiates the game from its rivals. Battles play out on a tile-based map and you’ll spend most of your time laying siege to enemy bases, while keeping one eye on yours. But there’s a twist: the opposition’s strongholds are completely shrouded in fog, so you’re essentia…
Munchkin.io is a cute Real Time Battle Royale, out now on iOS and Android
The battle royale category continues to go from strength to strength on mobile, and Munchkin.io is the latest game hoping to capitalise on this trend. Developed by Korean studio Meerkatgames, Munchkin.io isn’t a contender to the throne PUBG and Fortnite are still waging war over. It’s a lighter alternative to the genre behemoths, with streamlined controls, cutesy visuals and fantasy elements. Although the game is designed with accessibility in mind, it doesn’t skimp on strategy or content. There are multiple modes of play to try out, including a 20-strong survival skirmish and the football-themed Munchkin Ball, and each calls for a different tactical approach. Moreover…
Make your way through an unending maze in puzzle game MazEpic, available now on mobile
Fancy yourself to be quick, nimble, and have a great sense of space and timing? MazEpic is a maze puzzle game for iOS and Android set to test all these traits, as players are tasked to navigating a seemingly endless maze. Inspired by classics like Tetris and Flappy Bird¸ do you have what it takes to stay alive? While the concept behind MazEpic may sound simple, players looking for flexibility or a challenge can rest easy knowing that there’s four game modes to dive into. Epic Infinite Maze is the standard playstyle, requiring you to navigate the correct route through an infinite maze that’s constantly rotating on a 3D cylinder. If you make a mistake it’s game over,…
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…
Pocket Gamer's just got a new lick of paint and it's looking good
What's that? Pocket Gamer looks a bit different from before? Well, yes it does and there's a very good reason for that – it's had a spruce. I know, I know, between Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the PG redesign, it was hard to tell which legendary things were just pure myth. We've taken that out of your hands though and made it a reality, or rather Jez Bridgeman (Steel Media, Creative Director) and Jay Filmer (Steel Media, Technical Lead) did with their website wizardry. You may also notice that Pocket Gamer has snipped off its '.co.uk' tail and replaced it with Pocketgamer.com instead. Plus, it's a lot faster and more responsive than before. "The busy Pocket Gamer site was in n…
Social RPG sequel Hello Hero Epic Battle is about to hit the West
After racking up more than 20 million downloads and topping the app store charts in 49 countries, social role-playing smash Hello Hero has spawned a sequel. Hello Hero Epic Battle, which arrived in Southeast Asia and Korea early this year, is launching in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia and China today, and is due to bring its brand of accessible RPG action to iOS and Android devices in Europe and the US early November 2018. Developed by South Korean studio Fincon, the game picks up years on from its predecessor and sees the world of Armon come under threat once again. A new generation of heroes must join forces with the warriors of old to defeat the invading Phobos Army…
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…
