Dragons Quest is a cultural icon in Japan, much akin to Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy. Dragon Quest VIII sold close to 5 million copies worldwide on the Playstation 2 and now has hit Android. Prepare to set out on the road with Yangus, Jessica, and Angelo on an epic quest to lift the curse that threatens your kingdom.Final Fantasy remakes proliferate the iPad and the … [Read more...] about Dragon Quest VIII Android App Review
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Yo Raises $1M and Gets Hacked in the Same Week
It seems like the kind of story that should be later-revealed as a joke: a crazy simple app is released with $1 million in venture capital funding and then a few days later it gets hacked. This is what happened to Yo --an app that lets you say "Yo" to your friends. Literally. The app, developed by Life Before Us LLC, is actually the result of an April Fool's joke gone wild. By … [Read more...] about Yo Raises $1M and Gets Hacked in the Same Week
Sega Reboots Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for Android
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is definitely not the kind of game you think of when your mind goes to Disney. Sure it includes Mickey Mouse and it's true that he's doing his best to rescue Minnie from the evil witch Mizrabel; in this game he is doing it through a rather dark and ominous setting: the Castle of Illusions. Described by Sega as a 'reimagining' of their … [Read more...] about Sega Reboots Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for Android
Warhammer 40,000: Carnage Brings a Classic RPG to Android
Those of us who love old-fashioned role-playing games will have a soft spot for Warhammer, even if it isn't a title you have played. Known for the custom paint-jobs on tiny figurines and battlements, the franchise made the move to video games some time ago. This move now includes Warhammer 40,000: Carnage, now out for Android (it was available for iOS last month).Complex … [Read more...] about Warhammer 40,000: Carnage Brings a Classic RPG to Android
Enjoy King of Fighters Spinoff ‘Rhythm of Fighters’ on Android
SNK Playmore has a new game in store for us following the success of their The King of Fighters franchise. The new title, The Rhythm of Fighters is set to launch for Android and iOS systems 'soon,' though no specific date is yet known.Being labelled as a mix of 'brawler and music game', actual details on the gameplay are lacking at the moment. Through teasers we are told … [Read more...] about Enjoy King of Fighters Spinoff ‘Rhythm of Fighters’ on Android
Nike Brings Fuelband App to Android
It has taken quite some time, but Nike has finally brought their companion app designed to work with its Fuelband and Fuelband SE activity trackers to Android. Much like the iOS app launched over two years ago, the Android version gives access to your NikeFuel score details as well as letting you sync your wristband over Bluetooth LE (even in the background, should you so … [Read more...] about Nike Brings Fuelband App to Android
Add Animated GIFs to Twitter Using Android
Those of you who were around when the Internet was still an infant will likely remember GIFs very fondly (and properly pronounce it with a hard-G and not like 'jiff'). Not only were they generally nice and small where file-sizes were concerned (something that was especially important back in the dial-up connection days of yore), they allowed for animation at a time long before … [Read more...] about Add Animated GIFs to Twitter Using Android
Aptoide Files Anticompetitive Complaint Against Google
Two months ago Google removed every single third party App Store from Google Play. This resulted in an expulsion of notables including 1Mobile, Good e-Reader and Aptoide. Google cited new policies that did not allow any alternative app stores that competed with Play to be valid content and in one fell swoop nixed them all. Not everyone is taking this lying down as Aptoide filed … [Read more...] about Aptoide Files Anticompetitive Complaint Against Google
Samsung Releases Terrain Home Launcher
It is generally not such a bad idea to try to be like Google (at least when it comes to the visual look and easy-to-use interface of Google Now). This appears to be a theory supported by Samsung and their new launcher: Terrain Home (though technically it is their Accelerator start-up incubator that handled the release). Battling for success among the homescreen options already … [Read more...] about Samsung Releases Terrain Home Launcher
Boom Beach Strategy Game Available Now
My love for turn-based strategy games began with Sid Meir and Civilization almost 15 years ago, though modern day equivalents like Boom Beach by Supercell (made famous by their Clash of Clans game) do satisfy my love of the genre. Fortunately for it has crossed over from iOS to Android.Game-play is straightforward: "storm the beach and win the day!" Like any combat strategy … [Read more...] about Boom Beach Strategy Game Available Now
Facebook Launches Snapchat Competitor Slingshot
We knew it was coming, and today is is here --Facebook has released Slingshot, the social media giant's attempt to compete with the very popular Snapchat app.How it works is very simple: take a photo or video and send it to your friends. If they are willing to share something with you, they can unlock your creation (and react) --once they swipe it away, it's gone!I find … [Read more...] about Facebook Launches Snapchat Competitor Slingshot
Oyster eBook Subscription Service Now on Android
Fellow bookworms will be thrilled to know that their appetites can now be satiated much like movie and television show lovers are by Netflix using the new Oyster - Read Unlimited Books app. Functioning as a subscription service with a library of over 500,000 titles (with additions every week, including New York Times bestsellers), Oyster is a bargain at $9.95 per month … [Read more...] about Oyster eBook Subscription Service Now on Android
Angry Birds Transformers Out Soon
When faced with the possibility of birds disguised as robots in disguise, being told by Rovio that Angry Birds Transformers is coming soon --isn't fast enough! While some people may wonder just how many variations on Angry Birds is too many, but those of us addicted to the franchise look forward to each and every one.Aside from featuring Autobirds and Deceptihogs, details … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Transformers Out Soon