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Infinity Blade II and Tiny Wings are just some of the games you can download for free today as part of the iOS App Store’s 5th birthday celebrations. The App Store launched on July 10th, 2008 and its impact on the video games market cannot be understated. Now mobile publishers …
Read More »Plants vs Zombies 2 to launch on iOS, will be free-to-play
PopCap has officially revealed Plants vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time, adding that it will be on display at E3 ahead of its exclusive launch on iOS next month. Unlike its predecessor, PvZ 2 will be free-to-play; and while it will carry microtransactions for in-game items, PopCap states that players …
Read More »Nickelodeon releases Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles app on iOS
The Heroes in a Half Shell have begun their assault on the global games market. Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run is now available for 1.49 on iTunes. The endless runner allows gamers to play as any of the four ninjas. Special features include the bullet-time-esque slow-mo Turtle Time …
Read More »Giggs, Van Persie and Kagawa unite for Thomas Cook iOS app
Zoombugs has released a new Manchester United themed app on the Apple App Store. Called Manchester Untied Challenge by Thomas Cook, the game allows users to choose between three current United stars – aging Welsh winger Ryan Giggs, Dutch striker and former Gooner Robin Van Persie and Japanese international Shinji …
Read More »iPad tops US kids’ Christmas wishlists
Apple’s range of iDevices dominate the Christmas lists of kids aged 6-12 in the US. Its success comes at the expense of Nintendo’s Wii U, which is forced into second place according to new data from Nielsen. Apple’s iPad is the most sought after gift followed by Wii U, iPad …
Read More »SmartGlass goes live on iOS
Microsoft's Xbox app arrives on Apple devices
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Studio CEO provides comical commentary on 3D interactive iPod Touch app
Read More »iPhone 5 is finally official
The iPhone 5 has finally received proper announcement. Let’s go through the relevant details from Apple’s press event today, shall we? First off, the iPhone 5 is officially a thing – Apple’s senior vice president Phil Schiller confirmed as much. It’s launching on the Friday of next week, September 21st …
Read More »The Walking Dead episode one hits iOS this Thursday
The first episode of Telltale’s episodic adventure game The Walking Dead will land on the App Store this week. The developer has announced episode ‘A New Day’ will be available on July 26th for iPhone 4, iPad 2 and 3, and fourth generation or greater iPods. It’ll cost $4.99, and …
Read More »New iOS outing for Skylanders
Activision’s hugely successful new IP Skylanders is coming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Called Skylanders Cloud Patrol, the game is set in a new region of Skylanders. It features all of the 30+ strong cast controlled via gesture control. Codes found with the series’ action figures can be used …
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