Logitech, ClamCase tease iOS-compatible game controllers Following the release of iOS 7, Logitech and ClamCase have both released promotional materials touting forthcoming devices that pair with iOS devices in order to turn them into game controllers. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 19
Amazon extends GameCircle achievements, leaderboards to Apple's iOS Amazon continued to extend its reach across the assorted mobile platforms on Thursday, announcing that its GameCircle and Whispersync game-synching technologies were now available to developers programming for Apple's iOS. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 1
Chair Games shows off cinematic trailer for Infinity Blade III Chair Games is building buzz for the final installment of its Infinity Blade series ahead of the game's launch next week, releasing a cinematic trailer that spells out the stakes for the finale. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 8
Microsoft's OneNote for iOS gets notebook creation, 'Dots' gets new game mode Microsoft has released an update to its OneNote app for iPad that further frees it from from the desktop, and popular time-waster game Dots is going to receive a new play mode for just one week. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 0
Nintendo unveils cheaper 2DS console in bid to secure portable gaming share Japanese game maker Nintendo has announced yet another variant of its popular 3DS portable gaming console, this time a much less expensive version likely aimed at helping the company cement market share as smartphones like Apple's iPhone disrupt the established portable gaming space. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 59
Madden 25 lands on iOS, Marvel Unlimited gets more comic storage Gamers and comic-loving iPad owners may want to head to the App Store today, as Madden 25 is now available from EA, and Marvel's Marvel Unlimited app saw an update that allows users to store twice as many titles as before. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 2
Infinity Blade: Dungeons axed, Worms 3 an iOS exclusive, KOTOR 50% off While mobile gamers won't get to play the now-canceled "Infinity Blade: Dungeons," the upcoming "Worms 3" will be an iOS exclusive, and classic Star Wars title "Knights of the Old Republic" is now available for half off. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 9
Report: Google prepping Android smart watch and game console to counter Apple Google is rumored to be preparing the release of both an Android-based smart watch, as well as a dedicated game console, in moves meant to counter Apple's suspected entrance into wearable computers and gaming. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 68
Revenue from iOS, Android gaming apps now three times greater than portable consoles The trend that's seen portable gaming shifting largely to devices like Apple's iPhone continues apace, according to a new report that pegs revenue from gaming on iOS and Android devices at three times the size of revenue on dedicated portable gaming consoles. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 15
Gameloft's Gangstar Rio, N.O.V.A. 3 go free on iOS for a limited time Game developer Gameloft is giving iOS users a treat starting this weekend, as two of its titles — Gangstar Rio and N.O.V.A 3 — are both free for a limited time. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 6
Sony hopes to counter smartphone games with free PlayStation Vita developer tools Hoping to counter a trend that's seen its portable devices struggling against competitors like Apple's iPhone, Sony on Wednesday announced that it would be removing barriers to publishing for independent developers by doing away with their licensing fees. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 14
XCOM lands on Mac App Store, Lego Batman comes to iOS Gaming fans on Apple devices got two new options for fun on Thursday, with XCOM landing on the Mac platform and Lego Batman coming to iOS. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 0
Microsoft to unveil Xbox successor on May 21 as Amazon mulls set-top box The set-top box segment occupied by Apple TV and others may get a lot more crowded in the coming weeks, as Microsoft has announced a date for the unveiling of its next generation Xbox console, while Amazon is rumored to be pondering a step into the TV arena as well. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 19
Rumor: Apple courting developers to support official gaming controller [u] Apple has allegedly developed its own dedicated gaming controller for release at some point in the future, a development that, if true, could drastically reshape the face of the video game industry. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 108
Firaxis, 2K Games reveal XCOM: Enemy Unknown port for iOS Strategy-loving iDevice owners got an unexpected bit of news this weekend, as Firaxis and 2K Games revealed that the hit turn-based sci-fi game XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be coming to Apple's iOS over the summer. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 23
Ouya CEO on mobile gaming: 'You're not having an emotional experience' AI at Expand: Apple's iOS devices and other mobile platforms may be leading a revolution in the games industry, but the CEO of one upstart gaming company says the shift to mobile has resulted in a wave of games that lack the emotional depth one can experience on traditional consoles. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 95
Xbox project cofounder: Game-enabled Apple TV would "simply kill Playstation, Wii-U, and Xbox" A game-enabled Apple TV would quickly attract developers and likely kill off traditional consoles like the Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii, one of the original developers of the Xbox said on Wednesday. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 85
EA targets Mac gamers with launch of Origin digital distribution service Video game publisher Electronic Arts announced on Thursday the launch of Origin for Mac, a new built-for-platform version of EA's video game download service that will bring some of the company's biggest titles to Apple desktops and laptops. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 16
