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
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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
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
Monster Strike Arrives from Japan on Android
Fans of classic video game titles such as Street Fighter 2 and Final Flight will be excited to play the latest release from Yoshiki Okamoto: Monster Strike. The game is reminiscent of other monster collecting games, like Pokemon and Digimon, but with action and RPG elements added in. Originally released in Japan, Monster Strike is now available on Android (and iOS) across North … [Read more...] about Monster Strike Arrives from Japan on Android
EA Releases SimCity BuildIt For Android
I have been playing video games for a really long time (longer than I like to admit, truth be told), but few stick out in my mind like Sim City. While it may seem like a rather silly concept, creating cities out of their base elements... decades later, when I drive by a new park, my inner voice says: "parks make people who live near them happier." This lasting addiction (and my … [Read more...] about EA Releases SimCity BuildIt For Android
Blizzard Delays Hearthstone Mobile App Until 2015
Smartphone gamers are going to have to wait a little longer for the popular Hearthstone card game developed by Blizzard. While the PC and iPad editions have been out for a while now, the acclaimed game creators need more time to best accommodate smaller screens (but don't worry, this delay doesn't include Android tablets --that version is still on track to be released by the … [Read more...] about Blizzard Delays Hearthstone Mobile App Until 2015
Sony Releases Fat Princess: Piece of Cake Android Game
In a sea of mobile games with the now traditional match-3 styling (think Bejeweled), Sony has released its Fat Princess: Piece of Cake game. By matching gems (showing either cake or images corresponding to the four character classes: sporting warrior swords, ranger muskets, worker bombs, and priest healer) you can work to defeat the invading army using the attacks they bring … [Read more...] about Sony Releases Fat Princess: Piece of Cake Android Game
Disney Big Hero 6: Bot Fight Game Coming to Android
Only true fans of Marvel comic books will be familiar with Big Hero 6, at least until Disney releases their upcoming animated film based on the series next month. Based in imaginary city of San Fransokyo, Big Hero 6 is based on a team of crime-fighters led by Hiro Hamada and Baymax (his robot). Ahead of the movie, Disney Interactive has built a Big Hero 6-themed mobile game … [Read more...] about Disney Big Hero 6: Bot Fight Game Coming to Android
Dragon Quest II Goes Mobile with Android App
The celebrated Dragon Quest series has gone mobile once again with the second installment of the series arriving on Android and iOS this week. Fans of the franchise should feel very fortunate as they have only been waiting a month since the first volume hit the Google Play store last month. Developed by the famed Square Enix, Dragon Quest II bring the fair lands and foul … [Read more...] about Dragon Quest II Goes Mobile with Android App
Keep Score During Your Next Game With Rounds
I've been playing around in this mobile world since the beginning, so for an app to impress me... it has to soothe a pain point (ideally, one that I didn't even know I had). Rounds is the latest app to surprise me in this way: brilliantly providing an elegant way to keep score for any game you might be playing. It may not have the same old-school charm as your drawer full of … [Read more...] about Keep Score During Your Next Game With Rounds
Disney Pulls the Plug on Two Star Wars Themed Mobile Games
Without a word of warning to players or the developer Nimblebit, Star Wars: Tiny Death Star and Star Wars Assault Team were recently pulled by Disney from the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store. Both titles were under a year old, with Tiny Death Star reaching us last November and Assault Team launching in March. Whether the games will be missed or not isn't … [Read more...] about Disney Pulls the Plug on Two Star Wars Themed Mobile Games
Pokemon Trading Card Game Launches on iOS
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Online for iPad and iPad mini is a free release app available now. Based entirely on the existing PC and Mac version of the game, fans of the Pokemon franchise will enjoy choosing between playing against the computer or other online opponents (of course you can always still purchase physical Pokemon cards). When you begin playing the game you … [Read more...] about Pokemon Trading Card Game Launches on iOS