Tag Archive | "gaming"

Capcom to release more than 10 iPhone games by 2010

Posted on 21 May 2009 by

Japanese video game maker Capcom Co Ltd said it intends to release more than ten mobile titles for iPhone by March 2010, "cashing in on growing demand for mobile gaming," as Reuters reported. continued »

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Wolfenstein 3D coming to iPhone

Posted on 25 March 2009 by

id Software today launched its classic Wolfenstein 3D for the iPhone and iPod Touch users. The iPhone version of classic 1991 Nazi-hunting PC game that launched the first-person shooter genre is available on the iTunes App Store for $4.99. continued »

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iPhone game developer Ngmoco raises $10 million

Posted on 23 March 2009 by

Nine months old company Ngmoco has raised $10 million in a second round of funding, according to Venture Beat. Last July, the San Francisco-based iPhone game publisher raised a $5 million from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Maples Investments. continued »

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Using iPhone as a Wii remote

Posted on 20 March 2009 by

Shervin Pishevar of the Social Gaming Network demonstrated how to use the iPhone or iPod touch as "virtual Wii Remotes" at the iGames Summit. Using his new iFun software, Pishevar was demonstrating the iPhone as a virtual steering wheel when playing a PC car racing game. Good even for non-gamers. continued »

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iPhone as a popular gaming platform? The way to go

Posted on 18 March 2009 by

Yeah, there's no doubt that iPhone is becoming a popular gaming platform among mobile users now. There are at least two reasons: (1) the statistics of iPhones  sold and  games apps on the App Store; and (2) the latest features on the device's OS which enriches the upcoming gaming development. continued »

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Metal Gear Solid Touch video: thumb attack!

Posted on 18 March 2009 by

Of all the upcoming iPhone and iPod touch games, one of the most eagerly anticipated has been Metal Gear Solid Touch.  Now video of the actual gameplay has prompted some to wonder whether the UI is entirely satisfactory, given that much of the time the player's thumbs are covering up the action. Announced last December, even the news that it was ... continued »

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More than 6,000 iPhone games now available

Posted on 09 March 2009 by

There is no doubt that the iPhone is going mainstream now. There are now more than 6,000 iPhone games on the iPhone application store, according to iPhone app tracking site Mobclix. continued »

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iPhone, the most popular gaming platform

Posted on 30 January 2009 by

Apple's iPhone, along with the BlackBerry Curve, have replaced the RAZR and low-end flip phones as the most popular gaming platforms, according to comScore. continued »

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Rumor: iTunes App Store to get premium games section

Posted on 29 January 2009 by

It's hard to say that iPhone isn't a promising gaming platform. No wonder Apple always keeps moving forward in this field. As part of their roadmap, Apple is planning to offer a premium games section to its iTunes App Store, say sources. A range of iPhone and iPod Touch games will be sold for $19.99. continued »

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Finally, SimCity for the iPhone

Posted on 17 December 2008 by

Finally, Electronic Arts has released a version of its famous SimCity game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Nicely described by a site as "the grandfather of them all", SimCity now joins other EA-released games such as Spore, Scrabble, Monopoly and Tetris. The game is now available for $9.99 through the App Store. continued »

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Two iPhone Control Pads on the way?

Posted on 25 August 2008 by

It seems gaming on the iPhone is about to get a whole lot more intuitive and a lot more versatile. At least that's what those over at TouchArcade are saying. They've found evidence of two new iPhone control pads that could make it possible to use traditional gaming functions on your iPhone   The iControl pad, pictured above, has four face buttons, ... continued »

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Real Racing networked multiplayer game for iPhone: Video Demo

Posted on 19 August 2008 by

Australian developer Firemint have been showing off their new mobile racing game, Real Racing, which could make an appearance on the iPhone's AppStore by Christmas.  In the video below you can see the graphics capabilities of the iPhone as a gaming platform, as well as Real Racing's use of the accelerometer.  Gaming will either be one-player or head-to-head over either ... continued »

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