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What I played this week - Slenderman, and Ice Riders!

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Slenderman: Unknown Chronicles is one of a few games or apps on iTunes related to the Slender horror genre. The legend is of a tall, slender man that appears in the background of old photographs that include small children. Evidence of kidnappings surround these events, and the Slenderman is purportedly able to stretch his arms and torso to extreme lengths to capture his quarry. The game is sort of like an iOS version of Blair Witch Project (if anyone remembers that)! Ice Riders, a decidedly upbeat, platform-like snowboard simulation combines custom course design with tricky game physics to create a unique, chilly and fun time-killer... Read on for the full reviews!



Less Than 1 Day Left to Get A Sphero! Sphero Glide Needs 7 Percent on KickStarter

Less Than 1 Day Left to Get A Sphero! Sphero Glide Needs 7 Percent on KickStarter

Less than 30 hours remain in Sphero Glide's KickStarter campaign. Mobile gamers and tech fanatics still have one last chance to get their very own revolutionary, robotic Sphero controller for their iOS or Android mobile devices before time runs out. A week ago, Sphero Glide's KickStarter needed 20 percent and since then multiple backers have contributed to the project, filling in slots to receive their very own exclusive Sphero. Now, the campaign needs only 7 percent to complete funding for their project.


Yatzius Rex Free App Review

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Yatzius Rex is a fun “Yahtzee” simulator that actually takes the classic dice game a step further.  To start with you can play in the classic Yahtzee mode which allows each player to take one turn which is up to three rolls of the dice.  There are five dice in all and you're looking to get a wide range of different results in order to fill out your entire score card.  You can build up points by getting the maximum possible score for each section.



15-year-old Releases Debut iOS Game on the App Store

15-year-old Releases Debut iOS Game on the App Store

Isle of Man, UK – 15-year-old James Allen from the Isle of Man has launched his debut game “Save Gloop” – a new, fun and addictive arcade genre game – on the App Store today. The game is made for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and features completely unique gameplay with HD “retina” graphics.


Breaking News: Cow gets abducted by aliens, sells gaming license to german developer

Breaking News: Cow gets abducted by aliens, sells gaming license to german developer

December 6, 2012 - Düsseldorf, Germany- Today Volker Stuckmann releases Moo Maverick - a gravity-based puzzler for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android devices - and marks the occasion by opening a cold bottle of milk for his protagonist. Because where other cows just stand around and ruminate, Moo has a mission: Abducted by aliens and abandoned in the depths of the universe, she flies through space, curves around dangerous obstacles and fights gravity - always on the hunt for some lush green grass!


Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, pushes the boundaries of iOS gaming. [New game review]

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Prepare yourself for the next level in console-quality FPS gameplay with Modern Combat: Zero Hour!

 

The wait is over! The latest chapter in the award-winning Modern Combat series from Gameloft is now available in the iTunes App Store. Read on for the full review...



Review: Magic Orbz by HeroCraft Ltd.

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There was a time when “playing bat and ball” meant your kids were probably out getting a bit of exercise.  Nowadays it could simply indicate that they are sampling the latest variant of the classic Arkanoid.  Mechanics wise there’s no question that Magic Orbz pays homage to such games of old, but the environments and some of the power ups really give it a fresh feel.  Don’t get too laid back while you’re playing, though, or the challenge of the last level set will really smack you in the face.



3 Days Left To Get a Sphero for Christmas! Sphero Glide Needs 17 Percent on KickStarter!

3 Days Left To Get a Sphero for Christmas!  Sphero Glide Needs 17 Percent on KickStarter!

Hurry now before it's too late! Only 3 days left before Sphero Glide's Kickstarter campaign ends and it needs only 17 percent.  You can receive awesome backer rewards such as your very own robotic Sphero ball mobile controller for Christmas and a Kickstarter t-shirt.


Get in the Holiday Spirit with Let's Create! Christmas edition!

 

Infinite Dreams, makers of some mondo-cool gaming and artsy apps like Let's Create! Pottery, Jelly Defense, Sailboat Championship 2013, Can Knockdown 2 and many more (most of which reviewed on our blogs) has cooked up the most elaborately creative Christmas app in the known universe! For 99 cents, you can design and share a realistic 3-D Christmas ornament on your Pad, Pod, or iPhone with the newly released Let's Create! Christmas. Seriously, folks...This app, a fire and some Kenny G in the background? Can't get more X-masy than that!



Space Connection - gorgeous iPhone/iPad puzzle game is released!

Space Connection - gorgeous iPhone/iPad puzzle game is released!

 

Young indie developer, Cliogames today is glad to present their newly-released iPhone/iPad game Space Connection. Space Connection is a logic puzzle game with exciting gameplay, beautiful graphics, and incredible special effects.

 

The storyline plays out through 84 well-designed levels. Each of them can be solved in several ways. Unique game mechanics turns the process into an exercise for all parts of the brain; players have to think logically as well as creatively to find the best solution and not just the obvious one.

 


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