Entries in 'app store' (86)

EA pulls The Simpsons iOS from App Store

EA pulls The Simpsons iOS from App Store

Having made somewhat of a splash on iOS, EA has pulled licensed title The Simpsons: Tapped Out from the App Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2012 at 11:42AM in News
EA claims app store success

EA claims app store success

Games publisher EA says it has seven games on Apple's top 25 paid and top 25 free most downloaded app charts.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 23rd 2012 at 10:35AM in News
Battlefield 3 pulled from App Store

Battlefield 3 pulled from App Store

Having released Battlefield 3 on the Apple App Store earlier this month, EA has now pulled the game from sale.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 22nd 2012 at 4:03PM in News
Dance Central 2 spin-off app hits iOS

Dance Central 2 spin-off app hits iOS

Microsoft has launched the Dance Central 2 Dance Cam app which lets users appear in customisable music videos.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 20th 2012 at 10:17AM in News

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Apple goes legal on App Store pirates

Apple goes legal on App Store pirates

Apple has sparked a new legal battle against websites that facilitate illicit App Store downloads, a new report suggests.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 6th 2012 at 8:59AM in News
Zynga releases ForestVille on iOS

Zynga releases ForestVille on iOS

We’ve already seen the success of FarmVille and CityVille – now Zynga has launched ForestVille on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 15th 2011 at 10:23AM in News
EA releases subscription-supported Tetris

EA releases subscription-supported Tetris

A new version of Tetris has been released by EA on iOS that offers additional features for those willing to subscribe.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 2nd 2011 at 10:53AM in News
Apple pulls iOS games subscription app

Apple pulls iOS games subscription app

After just a couple of days of availability, Apple has without explanation removed a first-of-its-kind games subscription service from the iOS App Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 24th 2011 at 1:32PM in News

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Scribblenauts Remix makes surprise App Store arrival

Scribblenauts Remix makes surprise App Store arrival

Warner Bros took the industry by surprise this morning with the surprise release of Scribblenauts Remix on the Apple App Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2011 at 10:05AM in News
69p Indie Bundle hits App Store

69p Indie Bundle hits App Store

A group of mobile developers have teamed up to raise money for charity by selling their games in one cheap and cheerful pack.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 11th 2011 at 11:01AM in News
Angry Birds costumes go on sale

Angry Birds costumes go on sale

Fans of Angry Birds can now embarrass themselves with a new range of themed Halloween outfits and headpieces.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 21st 2011 at 10:15AM in News
Cut The Rope gets premium price on Nintendo eShop

Cut The Rope gets premium price on Nintendo eShop

Nintendo’s decision to bring hit mobile games that have made their name on smartphones seems like a smart one.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 19th 2011 at 12:16PM in News

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Harmonix releases VidRhythm for iOS

Harmonix releases VidRhythm for iOS

The makers of Rock Band and Dance Central have released a new music game on Apple's App Store.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 8th 2011 at 10:46AM in News
Spy Mouse goes free in US Starbucks promo

Spy Mouse goes free in US Starbucks promo

US iOS gamers will be able to pick up EA's new title Spy Mouse for free thanks to a partnership with Starbucks.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 25th 2011 at 10:17AM in News
App Store planned for Windows 8

App Store planned for Windows 8

Microsoft has announced that the next version of its Windows PC operating system will include an App Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 19th 2011 at 10:46AM in News
Ten publishers dominate iPhone top 300

Ten publishers dominate iPhone top 300

More than half of the money made from the top 300 iPhone games is channelled to just ten publishers, new data suggests.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Jul 28th 2011 at 12:53PM in News

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App Store expands into 33 new territories

App Store expands into 33 new territories

Apple has announced the expansion of its App Store program into 33 new countries.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jul 26th 2011 at 12:33PM in News
EA: The App Store model is in freefall

EA: The App Store model is in freefall

Speaking to MCV about the growing cloud gaming segment, one of EA’s leading executives has delivered a damning verdict of the once great App Store model popularised by Apple.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 18th 2011 at 1:10PM in News
App Store game prices rise

App Store game prices rise

Apple has upped the cost of games and other downloads on the App Store platform.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 14th 2011 at 11:31AM in News
Free to play titles take charge of Apple’s App Store

Free to play titles take charge of Apple’s App Store

The growing momentum of free to play games is not just taking over the MMO market – it’s also taken control of Apple’s App Store marketplace.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2011 at 2:05PM in News
Apple App Store downloads pass 15bn

Apple App Store downloads pass 15bn

Significant gaming force Apple has announced that it's sector-bossing App Store has now passed the 15bn download milestone worldwide.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 7th 2011 at 2:49PM in News
Bungie releases iOS title

Bungie releases iOS title

Halo creators and now independent development studio Bungie has released its first title on the iOS platform.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 15th 2011 at 3:58PM in News
Kebab Manager slices up App Store

Kebab Manager slices up App Store

As a rule, kebabs and iPhones shouldn't generally mix. Dried chilli sauce on your touchscreen is never fun the morning after. However, developer Softgames is hoping for a more positive ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2011 at 11:49AM in News
Apple suing Amazon.com

Apple suing Amazon.com

As many had expected, Apple is suing retailer Amazon.com over its use of the term 'App Store' to describe its new Android digital app portal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2011 at 9:19AM in News
Amazon grabs Angry Birds Rio exclusivity

Amazon grabs Angry Birds Rio exclusivity

Fresh from announcing 100 million downloads for its Angry Birds games and predicting that tablets will kill consoles, now Rovio has announced an exclusive deal for the Android version of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2011 at 2:26PM in News