Technically you have been able to play games on your television by way of an Amazon Fire TV appliance since it was released, but thanks to a fresh batch of updates, there are a wider variety of tablet style games available to try (as long as you have invested in one of their official Gamepad controller accessories). Of course, when you consider that you can also mirror the … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Now Doubles as a Gaming Console
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The Wolf Among Us Now Available Outside of the Amazon Appstore
Telltale Games brought out The Wolf Among Us to Android over four months ago, but there was a catch: it was only available through the Amazon Appstore. Fortunately for Android users who choose not to deal with the Appstore, the game is no longer exclusive to Amazon. Built by the creators of The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us stars Bigby Wolf (described as the big and bad … [Read more...] about The Wolf Among Us Now Available Outside of the Amazon Appstore
Angry Birds Transformers Finally Available on Android
Just when you thought that the Angry Birds couldn't get any cuter, Rovio dressed them up to look like your favourite characters from the Transformers franchise (think of Red as Optimus Prime and King Pig as Megatron, just for starters). Angry Birds Transformers was available for iOS a little while ago, and thankfully the wait is over for those of us using Android! From the … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Transformers Finally Available on Android
Star Wars Galactic Defense Joins Tower Defense Game Mania
If you've played any games on your mobile device, chances are you've touched on at least one tower defense title. They are addictive and fun, making them incredibly popular --so just imagine what happens when you combine them with a beloved franchise like Star Wars! I'm pretty sure that the best part of the game is the way it begins, with the game details scrolling up the … [Read more...] about Star Wars Galactic Defense Joins Tower Defense Game Mania
Nintendo Brings Classic Secret of Mana Game to Android
Japan first enjoyed Secret of Mana back in 1993, at a time when this real-time, top-down view battle system was truly unique and innovative. Add to that the ring command menu system that the game introduced: allowing players to user items, change weapons and perform all of their requisite actions without the need to switch screens. With thanks to the developers at Square Enix, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Brings Classic Secret of Mana Game to Android
Dip in Customer Satisfaction Causes Apple To Lose Tablet Market Share
A report released by J.D Power and IDC, indicates that Apple is starting to lose tablet market share again (despite remaining at the top of the list of those device manufacturers). The survey also showed that Apple has slipped into the number two slot for customer satisfaction, right behind Amazon (and their line of inexpensive Fire tablets). Of course, if the survey is … [Read more...] about Dip in Customer Satisfaction Causes Apple To Lose Tablet Market Share
Flipboard News App Receives Major Redesign
Flipboard describes itself as being your personal magazine, and that is about as an accurate a picture as they could paint. From the first moment you download the app, there is little question that it is refined and a joy to use --and with a complete redesign and a generous helping of updates, this is even more true now. By choosing the categories and then the stories within … [Read more...] about Flipboard News App Receives Major Redesign
NHL 2K Brings Mobile Joy to Hockey Fans
Hockey is very important (and when I say that as a Canadian, you can believe it is true). With the season having gotten underway just a few weeks ago, our appetites are whet and we want more. Fortunately, NHL 2K is now available for Android (a little behind schedule, but we can forgive the developers at 2K Games, Inc). The game offers three styles of play: 3v3 mini rink … [Read more...] about NHL 2K Brings Mobile Joy to Hockey Fans
The Longest Journey Finds Its Way to iOS
If you like games that are equal parts book, movie, and game... The Longest Journey is something to be excited about. Described as being an interactive and beautifully created universe, The Longest Journey is told from the perspective of a young art student named April Ryan who possesses the power to pass between worlds (like others are able to pass between being awake and … [Read more...] about The Longest Journey Finds Its Way to iOS
Deep Loot Brings Old-School Gaming Charm to Android
The developers of Deep Loot describe the game as being about "swimming, digging and fighting your way through an infinitely explorable ocean to discover lost ruins, plunder hidden treasures and earn some chunky paychecks!" In reality, for those of us who used to spend their quarters in old-school arcades, Deep Loot is a trip down memory lane (even though it didn't technically … [Read more...] about Deep Loot Brings Old-School Gaming Charm to Android