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Dec

[New Game] Namco Releases Isaac Newton's Gravity 2 With Even More Physics Fun Than The Original

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, Games, News

I'm not usually in favor of leveraging the name of a long-dead and respected scientist to sell an app, but for Namco I can make an exception. Isaac Newton’s Gravity 2 is the newest physics-based puzzle game on Android, and you can try it out for free.

This game comes with 10 levels in the free download. If you want to play the rest of the game, you gotta pay up. Each of the two 50 level packs will run you $0.99, which is not unreasonable. Gameplay consists of getting a ball to the end of the stage using objects like magnets, trampolines, and bumpers.

Dec

[New Game] Raiden Legacy Blasts Its Way Into The Play Store

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, Games, News

If you're old enough to remember a time when arcades blanketed the landscape, you probably also remember Raiden. This top-down scrolling shooter debuted in 1990 and attracted legions of fans. Now more than 20 years after it showed up in an arcade cabinet, you can play Raiden and its three sequels on your Android device courtesy of DotEmu.

This single download contains the original Raiden, Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2, and Raiden Fighters Jet. All these games follow the tried-and-true formula of shooting absolutely everything that appears on the screen. There are 15 ships to unlock and take into battle, each with unique weapons and abilities.

Nov

[New Game] Infinite Dreams Takes To The Seas With Sailboat Championship

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, Games, News

Sailboats do not have a reputation for being particularly exciting, but the new game from Infinite Dreams is looking impressive anyway. In Sailboat Championship, you can run a different kind of race than you're used to. Basically, this title is a little more leisurely than the typical racing game.

You'll be racing against computer-controlled boats in various stunning environments. What this game lacks in speed, it makes up for in atmosphere. The water shimmers flows realistically, putting your device's hardware to good use. There are towering rock faces, reflections, and even inclement weather. There are also a ton of courses, boats, and achievements to unlock.

Nov

[New Game] Hyperwave Is A Space Shooter Forged Entirely From Lasers

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, Games, News

Hyperwave is a fast paced space shooter that might look a little familiar to you. This same glowing neon style was used in Hyperlight, a previous game from developer CatfishBlues. The two look similar, but the gameplay is quite different. Your goal in Hyperwave is to defend humanity from the luminous hoard of alien attackers as they bombard the defensive shields. It's reminiscent of Space Invaders with a few key differences.

This title relies on dual sliders to move the ship and aim the weapons at the same time. You can move over to one side to grab a shield refill while still keeping up your attack on a cluster of enemies back on the other side.

Nov

[New Game] Gameloft Teams Up With Hasbro To Launch Littlest Pet Shop With An Overdose Of Cute

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, Games, News

Gameloft has figured out what's been missing from most of its recent games. No, it's not a business model that relies on something other than in-app purchases. Gameloft just hasn't been bringing enough cute to your phone. Well, they're setting that straight with Littlest Pet Shop, a game so overflowing with cute that you won't be able to resist giggling and clapping your hands like an 8 year-old girl.

As we all know, the cuteness of animated characters is directly proportional to the size of their eyes. Gameloft has figured this out with Hasbro's help, which is why all 150 collectable pets in Littlest Pet Shop are undeniably adorable.

Oct

[New Game] EA's Theme Park Lets You Create The Happiest Virtual Place On Earth

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Games, News

What's the next best thing to visiting a theme park? If you said "designing one in a game," you're probably wrong. That doesn't mean it isn't fun at all, though. EA's newest game, predictably named Theme Park, lets you design the amusement park of your dreams.

The game follows the 'build it and they will come' mantra. You have to create attractions that will bring patrons to your park so you can make cash. You can turn around and use that money to build more shops and rides. To stay busy, you go around tapping on all sorts of things in your park to collect experience and money.

Oct

[New Game] Royal Revolt Is The Prettiest Medieval Warfare Simulator You'll Ever Play

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Games, News

In Royal Revolt you play the role of the young prince, recently dethroned by his extended family. To reclaim your kingdom there is but one option: storm the castle! Conquer all 30 castles, and you will be restored to your throne. But beware, you will encounter dangerous magic, pointy arrows, and the dreaded in-app purchases during your quest.

The controls in Royal Revolt will take some getting used to – it's all tap to move, not thumbstick based. To make up for this you can enjoy the absolutely wonderful, fluid graphics. The game has a Pixar animation sort of vibe, and the colors are fun and vibrant.

Oct

Rigonauts Finally Arrives On Android With 2 Week Verizon Exclusivity And Snapdragon Optimization

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Games, News

We were originally told that Rigonauts would be out on Android last Spring, but it has just now dropped. If you were waiting on this title, there is yet another barrier to entry. Rigonauts is a Verizon exclusive for two weeks, after which it will be available on other carriers. The kind of ARM chip in your device will also figure into your enjoyment of this game. Aren't exclusivity deals grand?

Rigonauts is essentially a strategy building game where you have to construct a fighting machine capable of turning back the bad guys in each of 30 unique levels. The graphics are really interesting, and it appears to have a great sense of humor.

Oct

[New App] Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution Revs Its Engines On Amazon's Appstore

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, News

Attention gearheads, the app you've been waiting for has arrived. It's clear right off the starting line that Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution is a driving game unlike the competition. This app was previously an iOS exclusive, but it's not in Google Play just yet. As of now, Android users will have to go to Amazon's Appstore to pick it up, but it's free.

The new Top Gear game borrows the supercar vibe from the popular BBC TV show by placing you in interesting locations to pull off stunts and drive like mad. You can customize your car as much as you like by adding bigger engines, better tires, jet thrusters...

Sep

Nvidia Teases The Bard's Tale, Coming Soon To Tegra Devices

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Games, News

The older among you may remember back in the hallowed days of the Apple II The Bard's Tale was a neat text-based RPG that gained quite a following. Well, fast-forward 20-something years and The Bard's Tale arrived on iOS as a reimagined 3D action RPG. Now that same version of the game is destined for Android, and it's going to be a Tegra exclusive.

The original Bard's Tale was heavy on pithy humor, and its modern reincarnation follows that script. In the game, you will play the Bard, a wandering ne'er-do-well that's tired of the questing thing. All he wants is to find some "coin and cleavage." Well, wouldn't you know it...