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Sega will this summer release a Super Monkey Ball themed Peggle clone on iOS and Android. Called Super Monkey Ball Bounce, it features over 120 levels and eight playable characters. It will be free to download and presumably then supported via IAPs. That’s about all the info for now, although …
Read More »Apple allowing promo codes for in-app currency?
EA introduces codes for virtual gold in Real Racing 3, but Apple guidelines remain unchanged
Read More »Titanfall companion app available on iOS and Android
EA has released a companion app for multiplayer shooter Titanfall on both iOS and Android. As well as offering an assortment of info regarding the game’s universe, characters, weapons and maps it also allows player to track their stats from the console and PC game. It will also connect with …
Read More »The Walking Dead Season 2’s next episode out next week
The Walking Dead season two episode three will launch next week, Telltale has announced. Dubbed ‘In Harm’s Way,’ the latest content release from the episodic adventure game will debut on May 13th for PC, Mac, and for US PS3 owners via PSN – according to Telltale’s post on Twitter. The …
Read More »Battle for developers heats up between Apple, Google and Amazon
Tech and retail giants seek exclusives for smartphones, tablets and microconsoles
Read More »Google Play downloads tracking 45% ahead of Apple App Store
A new report says that total Google Play downloads are currently tracking ahead of the Apple App Store in terms of volume. Google Play downloads lead the App Store by 45 per cent in Q1 2014, up from 35 per cent in Q4 2013. However, App Annie’s Q1 2014 Market …
Read More »Hitman GO launches worldwide next week on iOS
Square Enix Montreal’s mobile effort Hitman GO will launch globally April 17th on iOS devices, the studio has announced. The upcoming turn-based strategy take on the Hitman franchise, revealed back in February, will be priced at $4.99. Square Enix also confirmed plans to launch Hitman GO on Android shortly after …
Read More »Vast majority of free-to-play users have never purchased in-app – report
Only 2.2 per cent of free-to-play users spend any money on in-app purchases, a new study has found. Re/code reports on new research from app testing firm Swrve, with CEO Hugh Reynolds stating that the findings are a word of caution around user acquisition.” While 2.2 per cent is surprisingly …
Read More »Minecraft Pocket Edition reaches 21m sales
Minecraft Pocket Edition has surpassed 21m copies sold, developer Mojang has announced. The milestone for the game’s mobile edition was confirmed by Mojang’s Jens Bergensten on Twitter. Combined with the most recent sales info on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms, that puts the indie phenomenon damn near 50m copies …
Read More »Run an Empire smashes £15k Kickstarter goal
Pan Studio bringing mobile title to Android
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