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Minecraft’s Digital Dollars in Development

Posted May 22, 2012 at 2:09PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: currency, jens bergensten, minecraft, mojang, notch

Jens Bergensten, the dude in charge of Minecraft, has something to show you. Well, to tease you with.


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These Guys Really Love Their Own Game

Posted May 22, 2012 at 7:55AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: ghost recon: future soldier, red storm, Ubisoft

To hear these guys talk about it, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It's out today, so you can judge for yourself. Or just keep playing Angry Birds; it's up to you.


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Have Your Wishes Come True?

Posted May 13, 2012 at 8:39AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: AdultSwim, erasure always, flash games, robot unicorn attack, robot unicorn attack evolution

Angry Birds may steal all the attention with its follow up on the way, but lets not forget other games in the world of bite sized fun; the Unicorn is back to invade your browser, along with some new friends.


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Angry Birds Gets Amazing Follow Up; It's Not Very Angry

Posted May 11, 2012 at 9:40AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: amazing alex, android, angry birds, rovio, windows phone 7

Sony may be enjoying a good start with the Vita, but also in the world of successful mobile gaming comes the next game from Rovio; no, it's not Angry Birds Universe.


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Protect Your Virginity with this Plants vs. Zombies Merch

Posted May 1, 2012 at 2:10PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: angry birds, Bejeweled, plants vs zombies, popcap, rovio

PopCap knows that success in gaming doesn’t come from high quality games, but from t-shirts. So here they come.


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People Love the Shit Out of Angry Birds Space

Posted Apr 30, 2012 at 2:15PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds space, rovio

Want to know how to make a zillion dollars in just a few days? Ask the folks over at Rovio.


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Angry Birds Malware Bombing Android Systems

Posted Apr 16, 2012 at 2:32PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPhone Tags: android, angry birds, angry birds space, malware, sophoslabs

Angry Birds: Space contains more than interstellar adventures and flying poultry—it could carry dangerous malware.


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You've Seen Monkeys Fling Poop But Have You Seen This?

Posted Apr 15, 2012 at 1:08PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPad Tags: angry birds space, houston gallery furniture, monkeys play an ipad, rovio

Another charming video, this time of monkeys doing something you probably haven't seen before. Today is your lucky day.


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The Inevitable Angry Birds Cartoon

Posted Apr 2, 2012 at 3:31PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: angry birds, rovio

What, you’re surprised? People love Angry Birds, so why wouldn’t a cartoon be the next step?


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Infinity Blade is Super Cheap

Posted Apr 1, 2012 at 2:14PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: Epic Games, infinity blade, ios

Looking for something to play this lazy Sunday afternoon? Why not pick up Epic Games’ iOS masterpiece?


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App Review: Angry Birds in Space. New High or Crash and Burn

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: android, angry birds, angry birds in space, app reviews, ios, rovio

It looks like they're out of this world. But are the Angry Birds ready to hit new highs or crash and burn?


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Browser Quest is ready to load

Posted Mar 28, 2012 at 6:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: MMORPG, PC Gaming Tags: browser gaming, browser mmorpg, browserquest, Firefox, html5, mmorpg, Mozilla

Got Firefox? Chrome your Google and become an internet explorer in Mozilla's, Browser Quest!


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Minecraft vs. Angry Birds: Who has more?

Posted Mar 26, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: angry birds, angry birds in space, minecraft, mojang, notch, rovio

War of the Independents! Minecraft tops 25 million downloads and rivals Angry Birds in sales.


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Angry Birds Space May or May Not Be Coming to Windows Phones

Posted Mar 23, 2012 at 4:12PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds space, Microsoft, Nokia, rovio, windows phones

Rovio is sending mixed messages regarding whether its latest game will hit WP7 devices. So what exactly is the plan for Angry Birds Space?


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On Shelves this Week: March 18 – March 24, 2012

Posted Mar 15, 2012 at 1:02PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: angry birds space, Kid Icarus, kinect rush, ninja gaiden 3, rayman 3, resident evil, Silent Hill

With Mass Effect 3 here and gone, what else is on the horizon?


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Angry Birds Space Footage

Posted Mar 11, 2012 at 9:35PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds footage, angry birds space

Some nice handheld footage for you guys to get your teeth sunk into.


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Angry Birds Goes to Space--Literally

Posted Mar 8, 2012 at 2:39PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: angry birds, astronauts, iss, NASA, rovio

Rovio defines overkill by announcing the release date for Angry Birds: Space from the International Space Station.


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Yes, More Angry Birds Updates

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at 2:44PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds seasons, rovio

Because without new Angry Birds levels, the games industry would surely collapse.

If you ask any serious game about the one thing they wish they had, chances are good they’d say, “More Angry Birds stuff.” Angry Birds is, in many ways, the best game ever made, and it’s ridiculous that anyone would play any other game. The immense depth, completely original concept and truly marketable characters set it above and beyond pretty much any other title.

If you, like the rest of the world, simply can’t wait to get your hands on new Angry Birds content, today’s your day. Or, well, March 7 is your day. Rovio, the luminaries behind Angry Birds have confirmed that the next groundbreaking update for Angry Birds Seasons hits digital stores on that date.

The new update, titled Cherry Blossoms, borrows a few themes from Asian culture. Beyond that, there aren’t many details available. But this is Rovio we’re talking about, so the new content is sure to be incredible.

I’m rapt with anticipation for yet another mind-blowing entry in what I would hands-down describe as the most compelling experience any gaming platform has to offer.

Thank you, Rovio.

[Droid Gamers]

Because without new Angry Birds levels, the games industry would surely collapse.


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Vote for PSN Awards, Get Cheap Games

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 6:42PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: game discounts, psn, psn awards, sen

Sony wants you to choose which games go on sale. So, do that.

Sony’s PlayStation Network offers a large number of downloadable and independent games, and each of those games naturally costs money. For the most part, how much money a given title costs is up to the developer and Sony, but starting tomorrow, you have an opportunity to score discounts on titles you’d like to play. Here’s how:

The PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards officially begin February 28 at 3pm PST. If you visit the PlayStation Store after that time, you can vote for your favorite games out of a number of categories. The winner of each category will go on sale March 6—30% off for regular PSN users, 50% off for those with PlayStation Plus.

Follow this link to participate: PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards

Here’s a list of the nominees and categories, courtesy of GameSpot:

Best PSN Exclusive:

Infamous: Festival of Blood (PS3)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (PS3)

Tetris (PS3)

Best PSN Game:

Infamous: Festival of Blood (PS3)

Plants vs. Zombies (PS3)

Resident Evil 4 (PS3)

Best PSN Game Playable Online:

Hard Corps: Uprising (PS3)

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (PS3)

Tetris (PS3)

Best PS3 Full Game:

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (PS3)

Assassin's Creed II: Deluxe Edition (PS3)

Midnight Club LA Complete Edition (PS3)

Best PlayStation Move Game:

4Elements HD (PS3)

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (PS3)

Best 3D Game:

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

God of War: Origins Collection (PS3)

The Sly Collection (PS3)

Best PSone Classic:

Chrono Trigger (PS3/PSP)

Parasite Eve (PS3/PSP)

Xenogears (PS3/PSP)

Best Mini Game:

Angry Birds (PS3/PSP)

The Impossible Game (PS3/PSP)

Pac-Man Championship Edition (PS3/PSP)

Best PSP Game:

Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy (PSP)

Dissidia 012 Prologus Final Fantasy (PSP)

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (PSP)

PlayStation Community Award - Best Indie:

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

Limbo (PS3)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (PS3)

Who will you vote for?

Sony wants you to choose which games go on sale. So, do that.


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Cha-ching: Angry Birds Headed to Space

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at 6:34PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds space, NASA, national geographic, rovio

Next up: Angry Birds in the Hood.

Angry Birds has become more than a game; it’s a cultural touchstone. So many people have played the game or been exposed to it through jokes, videos, friends and merchandise that it has transcended the world of gaming. And what’s the best thing to do with cultural touchstones? Milk them dry, of course!

Rovio has confirmed that it’s working on yet another version of Angry Birds, this one titled Angry Birds Space. As you can probably imagine, the game features the same Angry Birds gameplay you either love or hate, but this time set in space.

It’s worth noting that the game is being built from the ground up, with new physics and special features. NASA and National Geographic are listed as launch partners, whatever that may mean.

You can check out the trailer here:

Angry Birds Space hits digital devices March 22. Be honest, you’re totally going to buy it.

[Game Informer]

Next up: Angry Birds in the Hood.


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Baldur’s Gate On iPad

Posted Feb 17, 2012 at 7:50PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPad Tags: baldurs gate ipad, gemrb android, infinity engine

Ah, you old school gamers and programmers never cease to please.


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Temple Run Scores 36 Million Downloads

Posted Feb 13, 2012 at 6:45PM EST by Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: angry birds, imangi studios, temple run

Need more evidence that mobile gamers will buy anything? Here it is.


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Hasbro and Zynga strike million dollar deal

Posted Feb 13, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: angry birds, Facebook, farmville, Hasbro, rovio, zynga

They could buy Mayfair and Park Lane in a snap and now they go and pull a deal with the Transformer top dogs.


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Apple removes copycat App Store Games

Posted Feb 6, 2012 at 9:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, app store, plants vs. zombies, temple jump, temple run, zynga

So you can no longer get fooled by Assassin Fruit Killer, Flowers vs. Aliens or Upset Foul.


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Scribblenauts Update Incoming

Posted Feb 3, 2012 at 2:37PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: 5th cell, angry birds, scribblenauts remix

5th Cell celebrates one million downloads with new, free content for the iOS hit.

Scribblenauts Remix has officially hit over one million downloads on the iOS platform, and 5th Cell is feeling quite jovial, as you may imagine. To celebrate the game’s accomplishments, along with the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, 5th Cell has dropped a brand new Scribblenauts content update, live now.

The new content features a Valentine’s Day-themed playground area, as well as a variety of new items to explore. For example, the press release issued by the company gives the following suggestions: “loving, polka-dotted charonosaurus" and "giant, pink, flying chocolate box." This is the second such update to Scribblenauts Remix, with the previous release adding 20 new levels.

Scribblenauts Remix has been a massive success on the iOS platform, even toppling Angry Birds for a brief period of time. It looks like the game will continue to perform well into the new year.

Have you played Scribblenauts Remix? What did you think?

[Destructoid]

5th Cell celebrates one million downloads with new, free content for the iOS hit.


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The Voxel Agents interview

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 4:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: the voxel agents, train conductor 2, train conductor 2 android, train conductor 2 ios

Harrison E talks to the creators of the intensely addictive and incredibly popular Train Conductor series, The Voxel Agents.


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Scribblenauts Developer Dropping New iOS Game

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 2:52PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: 5th cell, angry birds, robot unicorn attack, run roo run, scribblenauts

5th Cell is prepping a brand new platformer, set for release this Thursday.

5th Cell recently brought its Nintendo DS hit, Scribblenauts, to Apple’s iOS software. The game was a smashing success, and even managed to topple Angry Birds from the top software slot for a couple of weeks. With performance like that, it’s no wonder that the development company is targeting their newest game, Run Roo Run, directly at the iOS market.

As you can see, Run Roo Run operates in much the same way as Robot Unicorn attack - your character automatically runs across the screen, and you have to collect goodies and avoid hazards as you go. The one major difference is that in lieu of scrolling across an infinite screen, your auto-running will be limited to one screen length. 5th Cell dubs this setup “microplatforming.”

You can expect to find a whopping 420 levels on launch day, with increasingly complex and difficult problems. Plus, you’ll unlock “extreme” versions of every level as you go, giving you a total of 840 levels to play. 5th Cell has promised 10 new levels every week, free of charge.

Not too shabby for mobile gamers, eh? Watch for Run Roo Run on the iTunes Store tomorrow, January 12.

[1Up]

5th Cell is prepping a brand new platformer, set for release this Thursday.


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CES: Microsoft announces Metro and PC Kinect

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 8:50AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: CES, ces 2012, consumer electronics show, kinect, kinect pc, metro, Microsoft, windows 8

Microsoft have priced the Kinect and announced their new interface at the recent CES.


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Black Ops Tops 2011 XBL Activity Chart

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: black ops, call of duty, xbl activity chart, xbox live

Surprise, surprise, surprise.


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Angry Birds Scores 6.5 Million Downloads in One Day

Posted Jan 4, 2012 at 2:37PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: android, angry birds, ios, rovio

One of the most popular mobile games in the world had a huge surge in sales thanks to new device activation.

Well, it looks like two things happened for sure on Christmas day. Number one, a whole hell of a lot of people got iOS and Android devices. Number two, a huge percentage of those new users elected to download Rovio’s smash hit, Angry Birds.

The indie studio reported that the game was downloaded over 6.5 million times on Christmas day – an absolutely absurd figure no matter how you look at it. Judging by smartphone/tablet activations, it looks like almost every person who got a new device downloaded Angry Birds. The game might as well be pre-installed.

It’s worth noting that the figured include free and paid versions of the app, but still – what a massive day for Rovio. Take that, Scribblenauts!

Do you have Angry Birds on any of your devices?

One of the most popular mobile games in the world had a huge surge in sales thanks to new device activation.


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Tony Hawk HD Coming Summer 2012

Posted Dec 12, 2011 at 5:03PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: pro skater, thps, Tony Hawk, VGA

The remastered classic has a new developer and is headed your way sooner rather than later.

The original Tony Hawk Pro Skater started a revolution in the world of sports gaming. It had great mechanics, broad appeal, and one of the best soundtracks ever stuck in a digital product. Unfortunately, the series went downhill fast, with most fans agreeing that the free-roaming, random environment builds of later titles never really lived up to the promise of the original.

Birdman seems to have realized that fans really just want a return to form, and announced at this weekend’s VGAs that a remastered version of the original game will be hitting digital shelves sometime soon. As of today, we have a few more details regarding what players can expect. First, remastered levels from THPS1 and 2, plus a bunch of new skaters.

The game is being developed by the company behind Tony Hawk Ride, Robomodo. But before you get your pitchforks out and storm the nearest GameStop, you should know that Tony Hawk HD is being developed with traditional controls in mind – you’ll play with your PlayStation or Xbox controller.

Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD is slated for a summer 2012 release, the perfect time for a skating game.

Hopefully the game manages to recapture the pure fun of the original. I still remember my friends and I hitting a few rounds of Pro Skater before heading out to get our boards confiscated by angry cops. Those were the days.

Aaaand a quick search for the original Pro Skater indicates that it came out 12 years ago. Man, today I feel old.

[Joystiq]

The remastered classic has a new developer and is headed your way sooner rather than later.


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New Bejeweled on iPhone

Posted Dec 10, 2011 at 2:30PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, bejeweled 2, popcap, Tetris

PopCap re-launches one of the most popular puzzle games ever made, complete with a free version.

PopCap has officially removed the older version of Bejeweled 2 + Blitz, replacing it with a revamped version that features elements from Bejeweled 3. They’ve also gone and dropped a free version of the game, which consists solely of the one-minute “Score Attack” mode originally found in Bejeweled Blitz.

The new game, which goes by the same title as the retired version, contains the Zen and Diamond Mine modes found in Bejeweled 3, plus Classic play. And since PopCap is known for keeping their products updated, it’s only fair to assume that new features will be added over time.

Bejeweled 2 + Blitz is currently available on the iTunes Store for 99 cents – if you’re into puzzle games and time-wasters, it’s definitely worth a look. People love to talk about Angry Birds as the start of the mobile gaming revolution, but Bejeweled is actually second on the list of best-selling mobile games of all time, lead only by Tetris.

If you do download the game, be sure to let us know what you think!

[Edge]

PopCap re-launches one of the most popular puzzle games ever made, complete with a free version.


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Bits and Pieces The Future of Indie Games

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 12:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: bits and pieces, convict interactive, developers, garbage monster, igda sydney, questy, spaceracer, speed assassins, toska, triangle man, zombie team defense

Harrison E went to his first IGDA event in Sydney on Monday night, Bits and Pieces, and met some of the most interesting and coolest future developers you may have never heard of.


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Angry Birds Seasons Update Now Available

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 5:15PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: android market, angry birds, rovio, seasons

If you love playing the same game in different settings, head to the Android Market/iTunes Store and buy Angry Birds, again.

Angry Birds has long had a lock on the mobile gaming market, though it was recently dethroned by Scribblenauts. Still, no game has sold quite as well as the bird-flinging puzzler, possibly due to its simple but incredibly addictive gameplay. Sure, we’ve seen games like Angry Birds before, but Rovio seems to have distilled the experience into a fine solution that’s easy to drink and tasty to boot.

The game is ubiquitous, penetrating all layers of pop culture to the point where even your non-gaming parents have probably heard of it.

Christmas is almost here, which means it’s time for our obligatory Angry Birds update. Angry Birds Seasons: Wreck the Halls is now available for download on the Android Market and iTunes Store, boasting 25 new levels, with each one being made available day-by-day until the 25th. The final level promises a showdown with Big Pig, which I can only assume is the primary bad guy in the franchise (I never finished the original).

If Angry Birds is your game of choice, you may as well download Seasons. If you’ve never played the game and want to give it a shot, it’s better to stick with the original and then move on to the more niched versions. It’s the same game all around, but the seasonal versions feel pretty cheap compared to the much more robust original.

What do you think of seasonal Angry Birds updates? Fun way to celebrate, or sneaky way to cash in?

[Droid Gamers]

If you love playing the same game in different settings, head to the Android Market/iTunes Store and buy Angry Birds, again.


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Humble Voxatron Bundle Breaks 900K

Posted Nov 16, 2011 at 4:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: binding of isaac, blocks that matter, gish, humble bundle, humble indie bundle, indie games, notch, voxatron, zen garden puzzles

Humble Bundle's over but sometimes the fun is about to begin.


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Scribblenauts Topples Angry Birds on iPhone Charts

Posted Nov 15, 2011 at 4:34PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, ipad games, scribblenauts

It’s the end of an era as a game besides Angry Birds finally sits at the top if the iPhone heap. And, it’s Scribblenauts!

Angry Birds may have over 500 million downloads, but it couldn’t possibly hold the top sales slot forever. Today it looks like the game’s time has finally come, with the App Store chart reporting that Scribblenauts Remix has officially taken the number one position.

For those keeping score, the current top three are Scribblenauts Remix, Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja.

The iOS version of Scribblenauts brings levels from both the original game and it only sequel so far, Super Scribblenauts. 5th Cell also added ten new levels to the game to keep it interesting for old players trying out new devices.

Speaking as someone that downloaded Scribblenauts Remix onto my iPad, I can say that the game was practically made for the device. I’m sure it feels equally natural on the iPhone. It’s nice to see an awesome game getting a little love; I think we were all a little tired of Angry Birds steamrolling everything. But, there’s no indicator of how long this pop may last.

Did you pick up Scribblenauts Remix? What did you think?

Via Edge

It’s the end of an era as a game besides Angry Birds finally sits at the top if the iPhone heap. And, it’s Scribblenauts!


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Android and iOS Stomp Nintendo and Sony Handhelds

Posted Nov 10, 2011 at 4:19PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, psp games

Recent numbers indicate that games for the two mobile platforms have outsold PSP and DS software. Like, by a lot.

Nintendo, I think, is considered the champion of handheld gaming. The Sony PSP has certainly made headway, and the shaky launch of the 3DS combined with Vita’s hype threatens Nintendo’s position in the market, but for the most part, they’ve ruled the handheld roost since launching the Game Boy way back in 1989. Pretty much everyone has a DS, right?

But a new challenger has appeared in recent years, one that has managed to put games in the hands of non-gamers and absolutely demolish both the PSP and Nintendo handhelds in terms of raw software sales: the mobile market.

According to numbers from Flurry, mobile games sales represented an astounding 58% of games sales in the last year, compared to 36% for the Nintendo DS and only 6% for the PSP. That means that mobile games have sold more software than the DS and PSP combined. Sony and Nintendo have earned around $1.4 billion in portable games sales this year, combined to $1.9 billion for Android market and iOS. The industry is certainly changing.

Mobile gaming is going to continue to dominate in terms of raw sales, but I think the writer over at TechCrunch has this point severely wrong: “I think Sony and Nintendo have to come to grips with the fact that iOS and Android are capable of much richer play experiences than PSP or 3DSs are.”

He then goes on to list Angry Birds and Disney’s Mobile AppMates as evidence of these “rich” play experiences. That’s a pretty big jump when you start looking at some of the incredible games we’ve seen on handheld consoles, and when you consider that some of the best games on mobile systems are dumbed-down DS or PSP games.

But he’s right about one thing – by not developing games for the mobile market, Nintendo and Sony are missing a big profit opportunity.

What do you think of these new numbers? Do you think mobile platforms provide “richer” games than the DS or PSP?

Recent numbers indicate that games for the two mobile platforms have outsold PSP and DS software. Like, by a lot.


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October PSN Top Sellers List, Payday the Heist comes in at Number 2

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at 9:30AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: nba jam on fire, payday the heist, psn downloads, psn top sellers october, top sellers

Sony has released the October 2011 PSN Top Sellers List, with NBA Jam: On Fire Edition topping the sales chart.


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Trine 2 set for December release on PC and MAC, Collectors Edition details now available

Posted Nov 4, 2011 at 9:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Focus Home Interactive, Frozenbyte, trine, trine 2, trine 2 collector edition, trine 2 release date

Frozenbyte, the RPG developer behind Trine 2 give us some details about the inclusions in the Collectors edition of Trine 2.


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Angry Birds hits 500 Million Downloads

Posted Nov 2, 2011 at 12:19PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds downloads, rovio

The simple but addictive puzzler gives the games industry a new definition for “casual” and makes a zillion dollars in the process.

Angry Birds is more than a game, it’s a worldwide phenomenon. Developed by Finnish games-maker Rovio, the game is based on one simple mechanic – fire birds at structures and knock them over. After its release, Angry Birds became a massive success, topping download charts and bringing a new level of attention to mobile gaming.

As of today, it looks like Rovio can add one more accomplishment to the pile – Angry Birds has officially hit 500 million downloads worldwide.

It’s worth noting that the download total refers to the whole Angry Birds franchise and not just the original game, so Rio and Seasons are both included in the tally. Based on information from GamePro, Angry Birds players have logged over 200,000 years of playtime, a figure that simply blows the mind.

Here’s what Mike Hed, CEO of Rovio had to say:

“This is a fantastic landmark achievement for us, and we're extremely delighted to see such an incredible amount of people enjoying our games. We remain committed to creating more fun experiences and bringing exceptional quality to Angry Birds fans everywhere.”

I actually wrote a guide to Angry Birds a couple of weeks ago and it was my first contact with the game. I have to admit that it’s fun and easy to pick up, but I’m not sure I could see myself devoting specific time to finishing it with so many other games around. It definitely appeals to some gamers though, as many of my friends are addicted to it.

What do you think of Angry Birds? Are you one of the 500 million?

The simple but addictive puzzler gives the games industry a new definition for “casual” and makes a zillion dollars in the process.


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Rovio has no problem with Angry Birds being the most copied brand in China

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at 7:30AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds china, angry birds downloads, mobile gaming, rovio

The Angry Birds developer aims for 100 million downloads in China for 2011.


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Rockstar Games: Mobile developers put profit before quality

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 1:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: chinatown wars, dan houser, gta3

Rockstar Games puts their foot down on Mobile devs.


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Interview with Matti Larsson on style and indie games

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at 3:10PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo DS, iPhone Tags: dsiware, matti larsen, valet parking 1989, zordix

From the creators of the retro styled Valet Parking 1989, QJ.net talks to the creators about their new game, 1950's Lawn Mower Kids and their hopes for the future.


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Will Ice Cream Sandwich Kickstart an Android Gaming Revolution?

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PoV Tags: android 4.0, android games, galaxy nexus, gaming on android, google android, hd mobile games, ice cream sandwich, ios mobile gaming, Samsung

Could the Android 4.0 update, Ice Cream Sandwich, climb the mountain and knock Apple iOs from its perch as mobile gaming kingpin?


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Golden Joystick Awards Are In

Posted Oct 21, 2011 at 12:53PM EST by Listed in: PSP, PC Gaming Tags: gamesmaster, Golden Joystick Awards

Find out what games real gamers selected as the best of the year, from a contest that earned over two million votes.

GamesMaster’s Golden Joystick Awards are different from other award given out in the games industry, because the people who select the winners are the people that play the games. The Golden Joysticks compile their list of winners based exclusively on votes from players, which means there are not usually any big surprises when the winners list comes out.

One could note that since the votes really only represent the popular gaming mind, excellent but less-known games don’t have much of a chance of winning. Either way, the awards do help us get a pretty good idea of what gamers liked in the last few months, and what they’re still playing. You’ll notice a big wins for Mojang (Minecraft), Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed) and Rovio (Angry Birds), but the year clearly belongs to Activision/Blizzard (StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Black Ops and Guitar Hero). It probably doesn’t hurt that most of the titles on the list seem to be available for more than one system.

Here’s the list, compiled by GamePro:

Action/Adventure Game of the Year: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Mobile Game of the Year: Angry Birds Rio

Roleplaying Game of the Year: Fallout: New Vegas

Massively Multiplayer Online Game of the Year: World of Warcraft

Fighting Game of the Year: Mortal Kombat

Racing Game of the Year: Gran Turismo 5

Sports Game of the Year: FIFA 11

Strategy Game of the Year: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Music Game of the Year: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Free to Play Game of the Year: League of Legends

Downloadable Game of the Year: Minecraft

Shooter Game of the Year: Call of Duty: Black Ops

One to Watch Award: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Innovation of the Year: Nintendo 3DS

Outstanding Contribution: Sonic the Hedgehog

Ultimate Game of the Year: Portal 2

I’m pretty surprised to see the 3DS on the list, since it gets a lot of flak from players and the press, but I guess there weren’t’ many other innovations to speak of.

Remember that winners are taken exclusively from games that game out within the last 12 months, so don’t throw a hissy fit if your favorite game isn’t there unless you’re sure it’s eligible.

That being said, do you see anything in this list worth throwing a hissy fit over?

Find out what games real gamers selected as the best of the year, from a contest that earned over two million votes.


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Angry Birds Studio Expands to China

Posted Oct 20, 2011 at 1:28PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, China, rovio

The developer of the runaway mobile gaming hit has chosen Shanghai as the location for its first international expansion, and the decision was no accident.

If you follow the statistics in the iTunes store or the general mobile games marketplace, it’s pretty obvious that one game is still dominating the rest – Angry Birds. The simple, quick and fun gameplay (so familiar to those of us that played games before we owned phones) caught on something fierce, and has turned Rovio into one of the most powerful forces in mobile gaming.

Now Rovio is looking to expand its opportunities in one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the world – China. The Angry Birds game is already a success in China, with 40 million downloads and counting, but Rovio hopes to capitalize on other opportunities offered by the nation.

Peter Vesterbacka, Chief Marketing Officer for Rovio, had this to say on the potential of the Chinese market:

"Rovio chose Shanghai as the first location for an international office because of its uniqueposition as one of the most creative and technologically advanced cities in the world, and also because Rovio wants to show its appreciation to Chinese fans by serving them even better locally.”

One market Rovio is especially hoping to penetrate is that of the “feature” phone, which is industry speak for any phone that doesn’t run off an advanced OS like Android or Apple’s iOS. According to China Daily, which broke the story, there are over a billion mobile phone users in China and almost all of those users still possess a basic feature phone.

This is a largely untapped market, and jumping in early will give Rovio the ability to line itself up as one of China’s premiere game developers. They’re already talking about acquiring smaller studios, so perhaps we’re witnessing the birth of a titan.

Are you a fan of Angry Birds? I’ve known the joy of smashing a few buildings since obtaining my iPad.

Via ChinaDaily

The developer of the runaway mobile gaming hit has chosen Shanghai as the location for its first international expansion, and the decision was no accident.


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Notch and Bethesda break bread and case is dropped

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at 2:34AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, elder scrolls, minecraft, mojang, notch, scrolls, scrolls case, skyrim

Mojang and Bethesda are now bestest of friends, but what happens next?


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iPod touch: Reigning champ of Portable Gaming

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 4:44PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, games centre, ios, ipod touch, Steve Jobs

Whether you're a Nintendo gamer or Sony, it looks like someone else is kicking your behinds.


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Meeting the Face Behind Angry Birds

Posted Oct 1, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: angry birds, ipad games, iphone games, jaakko iisalo, mobile gaming

Heard of Angry Birds before? It's this moderately successful mobile game with oh, more than 300 million downloads! Here's a chance to find out a little more about one of the developers, Jaakko Iisalo.


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XBL Indie Games launches Angry Fish

Posted Sep 20, 2011 at 2:42AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: angry fish, frozen software, Microsoft, xbl indie games

The anger moves from the skies to the waters. Angry Birds spin-off game, Angry Fish, has gone live on Xbox Live Indie Games.

Developed and published by Frozen Software, Angry Fish is, shall we say, almost an exact copy of Rovio's hit title. Except, obviously, for the bit where instead of birds, there are fish.

Notwithstanding the obvious copy, it actually looks to be a pretty fun game in and of itself. I don't quite understand what the cat is doing underwater, but oh well. Whatever suits them.

Angry Fish is now out on the XBL Indie Games, and is available for 80MS Points. I kinda doubt it will achieve the success that Angry Birds has (definitely no movie rights are anywhere in sight for Angry Fish), but since Microsoft still hasn't got them birds on board, unlike the PSN, this will have to do for now.

Via [Xbox]

The anger moves from the skies to the waters.


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