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Game of Thrones: Ascent has been pegged for release on iOS and Android platforms, following its stint as a browser-based offering. The standout 2013 Facebook game based on George R.R. Martin’s popular works will land on both mobile platforms in the near future,” developer Disruptor Beam’s CEO Jon Radoff told …
Read More »New RoboCop film gets free-to-play smartphone tie-in
Glu Mobile has released a RoboCop game on iOS that ties in to next month’s movie return for the Detroit law enforcer. An android version is due for release on January 15th. The game is free-to-play and takes the form of a cover shooter in which the resurrected Alex Murphy …
Read More »Sega’s Rhythm Thief pulled from App Store
Having been released on the Apple App Store yesterday, Sega has now pulled Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper from sale. An unexpected problem has been discovered in the version of Rhythm Thief that was available yesterday on the Apple App Store, so we have removed it temporarily from the …
Read More »Developers earn $15bn on App Store
Apple reveals studio takings from its leading mobile marketplace
Read More »New How to Train Your Dragon iOS game features £69.99 IAP
With a second movie on the way later this year, How To Train Your Dragon is the star of a new iOS and Facebook game. Be warned, however – this kids game is just the latest in a long line to feature some eye-watering prices for its in-app-purchases. Apps Playground …
Read More »Disney Hidden Worlds lands on Facebook, mobile platforms
Disney has released Disney Hidden Worlds, a new hidden object game available to download now on iOS, Android, and Facebook. The game features stills from various Disney films with certain items removed from each image. Players must search scenes for these missing objects, craft them, and have them returned to …
Read More »Hello Games releasing Joe Danger Infinity for iOS “soon”
UK developer creating endless runner based on popular downloadable stunt game series
Read More »Original Tomb Raider now available on iOS
Seminal 1996 action title Tomb Raider is now available on iOS. The 69p game is compatible with any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 7. It uses (a considerably high number, it must be said) of virtual buttons to recreate the DualShock-friendly original. Lara’s previous forays onto alternative hardware …
Read More »Free-to-play Family Guy title heading to iOS, Android
A free-to-play Family Guy mobile game likely in the same vein as The Simpsons: Tapped Out has been announced for iOS and Android devices. GameSpot reports the title will arrive in 2014 as a free download packing in-app purchases – microtransactions that will provide players the option to control the …
Read More »How Plarium plans to perfect mobile gaming
Total Domination developer reveals why its Israel origins has helped it crack Facebook
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