First look: Nintendo's iPad-like Switch hybrid game console launches, with iOS support on the way

Taking a cue from the touchscreen tablet market kickstarted by Apple's iPad, Nintendo on Friday launched a hybrid home and portable game console. It's set to feature integration with an official Nintendo app for iOS, though it is not yet available at launch.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 32

Oculus Rift won't support Apple's Mac anytime soon, co-founder says

In an interview on Wednesday, Oculus co-founder and head of Rift operations Nate Mitchell said that while support for macOS is not currently on the company's roadmap, it might revisit the topic of Apple integration in the future.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 25

The best Warhammer 40,000 games for the iPhone and iPad

There are dozens of Warhammer 40,000 games available for iOS, but which are the must-plays? AppleInsider examines them, and purges the heretical ones.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Future iPhone 'Pokemon Go' updates to include 'abbreviated' trading, PvP battling

In an interview, "Pokémon Go" developer Niantic's claims that trading and player-versus-player battles are in development, and will be available to players incrementally over a few updates soon to come to the title.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Nintendo president gaining confidence in iPhone gaming following big 'Mario,' 'Fire Emblem' launches

Nintendo has latest mobile game, 'Fire Emblem: Heroes', has so far earned the game company $5 million dollars since its launch on February 2, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima advised in an interview, with the Japanese firm increasing its confidence in producing apps for iOS and other platforms.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 18

Nintendo's free-to-play 'Fire Emblem: Heroes' arrives on Apple's iPhone and iPad

As promised, Nintendo on Thursday released "Fire Emblem: Heroes," the first game in the "Fire Emblem" series to make the leap from dedicated consoles and handhelds to the iPhone and iPad.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Following Mario's mobile success, Nintendo plans to release 2-3 new iPhone games each year

Fresh off announcing results for "Super Mario Run"— which for now remains an exclusive to Apple's iPhone — Nintendo will reportedly be sticking to a schedule of just two or three mobile games per year.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Super Mario Run update for iPhone brings easy mode, Korean language support

A new update to "Super Mario Run" eliminates all the stress of the game, with a new "easy mode" removing the timer allowing players to explore the level at their leisure.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4

Android users will need to wait 3 months for 'Super Mario Run' after iOS-exclusive debut

The extremely popular Super Mario Run will soon end its iOS App Store exclusivity with Nintendo advising it will be bringing the game to Android sometime in March, three months after it launched on the iPhone and iPad.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 16

Rejected by Apple a year ago, 'The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth' accepted into App Store with no changes

Cult indie game The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is now available to download from the App Store, after previously being rejected by Apple over themes of violence towards children.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 3

'Pokemon Go' blocked from iPhone launch in China while state censor evaluates security risks

The highly-popular iPhone game Pokémon Go will not be available in China anytime in the near future, until government officials complete an investigation into the potential risks posed by the game, as well as others using augmented reality and location data.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 3

Kanex GoPlay Sidekick portable wireless game controller comes to iPhone

Accessory producer Kanex introduced the first in the GoPlay series at the Consumer Electronics Show on Wednesday, with the GoPlay SideKick consisting of a battery-operated, pocket-sized, controller aimed at iOS game players.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 0

'Super Mario Run' App Store purchases exceed reported 3% guesstimate, Apple says

Reports claiming a low number of $9.99 "Super Mario Run" upgrade purchases are said to be inaccurate, based on supposed "wrong assumptions" made by an app analytics firm, AppleInsider has learned.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

Review: 'RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic' for iOS is faithful port of '90s title

Attention computer gamers from the '90s and early '00s: Atari has launched its third try with the "RollerCoaster Tycoon" franchise, and AppleInsider will tell you how well the port of the early titles in the series has transferred over to mobile, as well as explore if the game is worth the relatively steep price tag for mobile, or not.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Fill your new iPhone with some of the App Store's best 'buy once, play forever' indie games

With the holiday season here, you might find yourself with a little more free time than you're allotted during the rest of the year. AppleInsider has collected a list of some of the independent developer's games that we like that the App Store has to offer, in order to give you some unique gaming experiences on your iPhone and iPad.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

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