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Jul

Dead Trigger Is Now Free In The Play Store

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

A little while ago, Madfinger Games pushed a pretty major update to its new zombie-filled apocalyptic first-person shooter Dead Trigger. This update brought new weapons, arenas, levels, and zombies; it also brought an unexpected perk: a new price of free.

Now you can get in on all of the action without paying a dime. Of course, if you still want to show the developers some love (which I highly recommend), you can also do so through the in-app purchasing system.

Hit the widget to grab the game.

Dead Trigger

Thanks, Pariss!

Jul

[Update: It's Live!] Dead Trigger 1.1.0 Update Brings More Blood Than You Can Shake A Severed Arm At (And Tons Of Other Stuff, Too)

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

Update: It's live now in the Play Store. Get it!

A major update is coming to everyone's favorite zombified first person shooter for Android. You want more blood? More guns? More zombies? More awesome? Check, check, and check.

Madfinger packed DT's first big update full of fun stuff - everything from chainsaws to repeating rifles, there are even more ways to slay the undead. That's not all, either; there are new environments, new zombies, and even a casino so you can play the slots. Yes, a casino.

Looks like Madfinger is also catering to those who play on multiple devices, too: DT 1.1.0 will bring a cloud backup and cross platform sync solution so you can pick up and play from the same spot on all devices.

Jul

[Game Review] Dead Trigger: The Most Fun I've Ever Had Playing An Android Game

Posted by David Ruddock in Apps/Games, Game Reviews, Games

Once in a while, an Angry Birds or Temple Run comes along in the mobile gaming sphere. Games that are able to hook you with their simple but endlessly entertaining mechanics, and an ability to immediately "dive in" to the game at any time, even if for just 5 minutes (or 3 hours).

The problem with those games is that they're generally aimed at an audience that has never played video games, or has but doesn't actually love them. This "casual gamer" is a mass market holy grail that many game developers are now trying to tap into. As a result, there are very few great games on any mobile platform that I would classify as being directed toward gamers, somewhat ironically.

Jul

[New Game] Dead Trigger Finally Available In The Play Store For $0.99

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

Last Updated: July 13th, 2012

I have personally been waiting for Dead Trigger to land in the Play Store since it was first announced at the beginning of June. It was originally supposed to be out yesterday, but due to some last minute bug fixes and additional enhancements, Madfinger pushed the release to today. Now, the wait is over: Dead Trigger is now available in the Play Store!

Update: This is universal - it will work for both Tegra and non-Tegra devices.

Why are you still reading this post? Go get it and slay some zombie scum!

Dead Trigger

Jun

[Lock 'n Load] Dead Trigger Officially Coming To The Play Store On Monday, July 2nd For $0.99

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

Zombies: flesh-eating, mindless ex-humanoid beings with an insatiable lust for carnage. If you love those ultra-violent dirty beasts as much as I do, then you've undoubtedly been waiting with bated breath for the new Madfinger (of Shadowgun fame) first person shooter Dead Trigger. And now, the wait is [almost] over.

For the unaware, Dead Trigger puts you behind the gun in the ongoing unholy war against the undead - it's kill or be ~~killed~~ eaten in this post-apocalyptic action-horror thriller. And, starting on Monday, July 2nd, you can finally live out your dreams of surviving the zombie apocalypse (without fear of actually getting eaten) for just $0.99.

Jun

[Review] Zombies, Run! Is A Fantastic App, As Long As You Like Working Out More Than You Like Zombies

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Applications, Reviews

When we first took a look at Zombies, Run! a few days ago, I said that, while the concept is great, I hoped it would be $8 worth of amazing. Not to spoil the ending to this story right away, but the short version is: probably. This app could easily be worth $8 to many users. But not for the reasons you might think. And, before you start reaching for your wallet, you need to answer one very important question: are you willing to commit to a workout routine?

Game Of Moans

To call Zombies, Run! a "game" is, perhaps, a bit disingenuous.

Jun

Zombies, Run! Spices Up Your Running Routine With A Little Undead Uprising

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Applications, News

Since the invention of the smartphone, the number one concern on everyone's mind is "How can I use this to help prepare for the zombie apocalypse?" And if that's not your number one concern, it should be. Zombies, Run! is a game designed to augment your current running routine with a story and extra, *ahem*, motivation. Of the keeping-your-brains variety.

The game actually started as a Kickstarter project (but what doesn't these days?) and was released on iOS a few months ago. The game is fairly straightforward. Plug in your headphones before you go running, and hit play. The audio creates an environment and a narrative that engulfs you in a post-apocalyptic world.

Jun

The Creator Of Shadowgun, Madfinger Games, Announces A New First Person Shooter With Zombies: Dead Trigger

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News, Videos

Oh. My. God. Madfinger games - the same game dev firm that brought us Shadowgun - just announced a new game for Tegra 3 devices called Dead Trigger, and it looks amazing.

Awesome graphics? Check. First-person shooter action? Check. ZOMBIES? Check. This game has it all!

It has all the features that you would expect from Madfinger:

Stunning graphics with advanced lighting and post-process effects
Full 3D characters and environments with an unprecedented level of detail
High quality 3D audio and a lively music soundtrack
Character animations recorded using high-end motion capture
Intuitive controls
Spectacular ragdoll effects

Unfortunately, there's no word as to when the games is expected to release, only that it'll be hitting the Tegra Zone "soon."

And soon can't come soon enough.

Apr

[Friday Bombshell] Bomberman VS Zombies Combines Familiar Gameplay With AI Zombies, Unique Controls

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Games, News

Bomberman vs Zombies by Contlex Labs, which spent "24 weeks in the list of top 10 BlackBerry games," has come to Android, bringing endless zombies and explosions to the palm of your hand.

BvZ should look extremely familiar to fans of Bomberman, or those who remember the rendition we saw a few months ago for Android, but Contlex's creation offers clean, pleasing graphics which can be enjoyed on smartphones and tablets alike, and a somewhat unique gameplay dynamic.

Bomberman vs Zombies pits the player as the heroic Bomberman, who is charged with the mission of eliminating zombies from the planet before they "realize their dark plans" of taking over the Earth.

Mar

[New Game] Glu Mobile's Samurai vs Zombies Successfully Combines Undead, Highly Stylized Monsters With Sword-Slashing Action

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Games, News

Glu Mobile (makers of Bonsai Blast and a slew of other games) has treated Android users to another gem, combining powerful samurai, devilish zombies, and a stylized, adorable art style to make Samurai vs Zombies Defense.

Samurai vs Zombies is reminiscent of tower defense-style games, centering each level around defending a gate. Instead of simply setting up turrets and guns, however, SvZ allows players to go mobile, running toward packs of zombies and attacking them with typical sword swipes or special powerups. Players can also unlock other characters (which are the equivalent of new turrets) to aide in the fray.

The only negative point I can find with this game is its automatic-attack gameplay dynamic, in which moving close to a zombie causes your character to automatically slash the zombie.