Any article based on iOS software, games or apps.
Words with Friends has been an enormously popular casual multiplayer game on mobile devices since it was first released in 2009. And since I steadfastly refused to buy a smartphone until 2016, I had never played this highly addictive word game that closely resembles the board game Scrabble. When I saw that Words with Friends … Read more
Final Fantasy VI is one of the most popular games in the storied franchise. Originally released on the Super Nintendo in 1994, the game has since appeared on the original PlayStation, Game Boy Advance and the Wii Virtual Console. After years of waiting, fans will soon be able to play Final Fantasy VI on Steam. … Read more
Game of Thrones got off to a solid start with Episode 1: Iron From Ice. Telltale’s six-part episodic series follows a sub-plot of the overarching Game of Thrones television and book series, focusing on House Forrester, the former bannermen to House Stark. WARNING: This review contains plot spoilers from Episode 1 of the Telltale Games … Read more
The sixth and final episode in the Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series came out this week to much anticipation from fans. It is already official that the series is coming back for a second season. Telltale’s CEO, Kevin Bruner, confirmed the news to Hollywood Reporter during an interview discussing the episodic game series. … Read more
Game of Thrones has enthralled fans through its hit HBO television series and the George R. R. Martin books. The action is gritty and the political drama intriguing. Most important to the series’ success is that the characters illicit an emotional response for their duplicity, occasional knuckleheaded decisions, and brazen acts of cruelty. The winding … Read more
Activision Blizzard recently purchased the makers of Candy Crush for $5.9 billion. That’s more than the $4 billion that Disney spent buying Lucasfilm and along with it, the vaunted Star Wars franchise. Coincidentally, the company also announced this week that they were forming a studio to develop original TV content and movies, leading late night … Read more
Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 2 is a bit of a mess. The episodic story-driven Minecraft spinoff has hit a rough patch that it might not be able to get out of in time to save the flailing series. Episode 1: The Order of the Stone proved to be a mixed bag at best, focusing heavily … Read more
In the 21st century, circling the globe is as easy as hopping on a jetliner and enjoying the ride. But globetrekking was once a perilous journey wrought with unexpected bumps and the ever-present potential for catastrophe. 80 Days is a game that takes place at the height of the Second Industrial Revolution. It’s an era … Read more
Have you ever wanted to be a lumberjack? Now’s your chance as indie studio Digital Melody has brought the iOS and Android tree chopping sensation Timberman to PC via Steam. The premise is almost too simple: press the left arrow on the keyboard to chop left and press the right arrow to chop right. The … Read more
Minecraft burst onto the stage in 2009 as an indie project from an unknown Swedish developer nicknamed Notch. Early versions of the game went for only $5 with the promise that updates would be free. Those that bought in early got a heck of a deal as the game has evolved into a massive, procedurally … Read more
TellTale Games has announced the release date for the upcoming Minecraft: Story Mode. The episodic series will debut on October 13, 2015 with the first episode in a five part series. In Minecraft: Story Mode, players assume the role of a male or female character named Jesse as you embark on a journey for the … Read more
Almightree: The Last Dreamer is the first Steam title from Indonesian developer Chocoarts. It is an indie action puzzle game that right off the bat feels reminiscent of the PS2 era. Its low poly-count design is what makes it feel most like a game from a couple of generations ago, though its mobile origins are … Read more
Activision has announced that they are bringing three of their biggest family-friendly franchises to the new Apple TV microconsole. Guitar Hero Live, Skylanders SuperChargers and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved will all be available on Apple TV. In addition to the Apple TV versions, Guitar Hero Live is coming to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch … Read more
The Final Fantasy VII remake is at least a year away (and possibly longer). But one platform is getting a port of the PC version today. Square Enix is launching the iOS version of Final Fantasy VII on the App Store today for both iPhone and iPad. That’s sure to please mobile gamers, even as … Read more
Fallout Shelter is out now for free on Android devices via Google Play. Fallout Shelter is a strategy game where you control a state-of-the-art underground vault. The goal is to protect your little underground community of mole people from the dangers of a post-nuclear apocalyptic world. The game was previously released on iOS in June … Read more
It’s the most popular game in Apple’s App Store. Fallout Shelter first came out in June, quickly rising in the charts as the top downloaded game in 48 countries and the top downloaded app of any kind in 25 countries. Now it is coming to Android devices via Google Play. For those unfamiliar, Fallout Shelter … Read more
Mojang announced that it is bringing an episodic, plot-driven Story Mode – developed by Telltale Games – to its massively successful Minecraft. Minecraft: Story Mode will begin rolling out in 2015, according to the publisher. The episodes will be based in the Minecraft universe, introducing “new characters and familiar themes.” Developer Telltale Games is thrilled about the opportunity to use Minecraft as the … Read more
