Need More After Finishing GTA V? Try GTA III For iOS & Android
If you have already beaten GTA V, and you want more, GTA III on iOS just might scratch the itch for you.
NBA JAM Is A Fantastic Throwback You Can Play On iOS
Back in the day, this game literally defined how much fun a sports game could be when you took out any semblance of realism and threw in a massive dose of arcade fun.
Angry Birds Star Wars II Lets You "Join The Pork Side" on Android, iOS, WP8
Angry Birds Star Wars II is out now for Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8 and the Kindle Fire for 99 cents. On Android, the game is also available as a free download, supported by ads.
SpellTower Is Boggle On Steroids For Your Phone
If you've been on the lookout for a new word game to play on your iOS or Android device, SpellTower may be just what you're looking for. This is Boggle on steroids, and is well worth the $1.99 price tag it comes with. Some word games can get tiring pretty quickly, but SpellTower is one of those games that will keep you hooked. The app is also available as a desktop Mac app, but in this review we're looking solely at the mobile version, specifically on the iPhone.
Plants vs. Zombies 2: Does Going Free-To-Play Mean The Death Of The Series?
Since EA has taken the reigns at PopCap, Plants vs. Zombies 2 has been released for free. By free I am referring to the game being free to download initially, with plenty of in-app purchases to keep the money flowing in. This is a delicate issue but it's usually something that happens with new games, not established franchises. Seeing it happen to Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a big shock, and it leads to the ultimate question: did EA make a mistake, or is going free-to-play the smartest move for the franchise?
Worms 3: Finally, A Proper Worms Game For iPhone & iPad
Team 17 originally released Worms for the Amiga in 1995, and it didn't take long before the world took note and the game was ported to the PC, PlayStation and even the GameBoy. Now, nearly two decades later, Team 17 are still releasing invertebrate-themed turn-based war games with the latest being iOS-exclusive Worms 3. Whether you fondly remember the early Team 17 releases or are simply looking for a first class iOS multiplayer experience, Worms 3 is sure to delight.
Angry Birds Rio: Still Up There With Rovio's Best
If there is one game which has defined gaming on the smartphone, it is Angry Birds, which is quite possibly the most addictive smash hit since Tetris. Angry Birds is not just one game anymore. Its developers, Rovio, have now branched off into different incarnations of the Angry Birds universe and now you can even get an officially sanctioned (by George himself) Star Wars Angry Birds, as well as Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Space, and Angry Birds Friends. However, the one I am most addicted to is Angry Birds Rio.
Move Over, Sim City: The Best City Building Games for iOS
When I decided to highlight the best city building games on the App Store, I didn't realise what a shortage of quality titles there were. Unfortunately progress has been slow for the city building genre on iOS, despite the platform's ability to monetize well-executed concepts. That's not to say there's nothing to sink your teeth into if your mayoral urges take over, though you might want to reconsider what to expect from a city building game on your iPhone or iPad if you've been spoiled by Maxis in the past.
Goodbye Casual Games, These iOS Games Are Made For Hardcore Gamers Only
The App Store has certainly become the home of casual games, which might leave some serious gamers scratching their heads. With enough searching you will find plenty of games made with hardcore gamers in mind. Fans of shooters, strategy, and all other genres can find quality games to play on the App Store. If you're sick of simple games that seem to be made for the casual gamer, the ones you will find on this list will suit you just perfectly.
Nerd It Up With 6 Awesome iOS & Android Simulation Games
Simulation games used to be all the rage. Games like Sim City, Microsoft Flight Simulator and Freespace 2 practically sold themselves. These days PC gaming has taken a bit of a tumble from grace and, generally speaking, simulation games don't work so well on consoles – there's just something about sitting in front of your TV from the comfort of the couch that cannot beat the immersive hunched-upright lit-by-CRT appeal of yesteryear. There's good news though. Many simulations have found a new home on iOS & Android as affordable yet equally addictive apps.
Bored of Angry Birds? 5 Unconventional iOS Games That Do Things Differently
Every day hordes of new games hit the App Store, but far too many of them feel the same. Developers see something selling, and they want to get a piece of the pie. What if you want to play something a little bit different? Are there games on the App Store that really break the mold? Of course there are! You just have to know where to look. Today, we are going to dig into five iOS games that really do something different.
5 Awesome iOS Games Shown Off At E3 2013
Most of E3 this year was dedicated to the consoles. After all, it's not everyday that Microsoft and Sony go all out and show off next generation hardware for the first time. While everyone was drooling over the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the rest of the video game industry did not stop moving forward. Sadly, people are not talking about the other games shown at the conference as much as they should. Plenty of quality iOS titles were on display at this year's E3, as long as you knew where to look.
5 Awesome Must-Play Arcade Shooters For iOS
The arcade shooter is a style of game that I love, but which went out of fashion in the last decade as improved hardware led most developers to embrace the immersion of a first-person or third-person perspective. Fortunately, the constraints of mobile hardware have caused resurgence in the genre, and there’s a hoard of titles to choose from. Perhaps too many, as with tower defense, picking out the really great games from the schlock isn’t easy. That's why I’ve rounded up the five absolute must-play arcade shooters for iOS.
Tower N' Trolls Versus Fieldrunners 2: The Battle Of The Tower Defense Games
Tower defense games are one of the most well-suited genres for playing on the go. Relative to other genres, they are fairly passive, and they allow the player to plant their towers, defend their bases, and only half focus. Today, we're putting two of the more popular tower defense games on the App Store head-to-head: in an interesting clash we have Fieldrunners 2, which comes with a $2.99 price tag, and Towers N' Trolls, which is a free-to-play.
Love Asynchronous Multiplayer But Hate Word Games? You'll Love These [iOS]
It all really blew up with the popularity of Words With Friends, and since then a huge number of games have been released to take advantage of the "with friends" turn-based multiplayer system. Some have come from Zynga, the original creators of Words With Friends, and some have come from other developers. Regardless of who is making the games, more keep coming, and a few of them are really good. The games on this list feature asynchronous multiplayer, but instead of being simple word games, this list features quite a bit more action.
Spread Disease & Destroy Humanity With The Best Pandemic Games [Web, iOS & Android]
The aim of the game is simple: you must infiltrate the human race, spread your disease and try to wipe-out humanity. It’s a game of strategy and vengeance! I was immediately hooked, and over the last decade or so have played as many variations on the pandemic simulation as possible. I’ve collected the best of the best, from old browser games to cross-platform mobile versions.
Bad Piggies Finally Puts the Bad Guys in the Spotlight [iOS]
When people talk about iOS games, and how much their popularity has grown, Angry Birds is generally one of the first examples cited. Those crazy birds with their various gimmicks have become something of a sensation, with shirts, plush toys, and all kinds of other merchandise available. In the background are the pigs, the bad guys of the Angry Birds world who just don't get the same attention as their bird counterparts. That is until Rovio gave them their own game called Bad Piggies.
Middle Manager Of Justice Is Time Management Gaming Is At Its Finest [iOS]
One of the more popular genres of iOS games is known as time management. Most people think of Farmville when they think of these types of games, and it's certainly one of the more popular titles in the genre. However, many gamers would not exactly describe Farmville as "good". If you are looking for a time management game that actually brings something exciting to the table, check out Middle Manager of Justice.
SEQ Is A Puzzle Game That Will Push Your Brain To The Limit [iOS]
A bit like connect the dots for grown ups, SEQ is a minimalist puzzle game that involves linking sequences of numbers. If you are the kind of gamer who enjoys a puzzle game that actually gets those brain juices flowing, SEQ will serve you well. Just don't expect this to be a cake walk because after the first few levels, this game will test the minds of even the most intelligent gamers.
Temple Run 2 Takes What You Loved About The Original & Makes It Better [iOS]
Temple Run is one of those rare iOS games that went completely viral on the App Store. The fact is, there are new games released continually on iTunes, and most of them never even make a blip on the radar for iOS gamers. However, every so often the stars align just right, and a game absolutely breaks out in popularity. Temple Run is a great example of this.