Replay Wednesdays: Flashout 3D, Dracula: Love Kills and more!

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We cover plenty of new games here at Gamezebo every week, but the number of games we’ve already covered that show up on new platforms?  It’s staggering.  This Wednesday and every Wednesday, Gamezebo is rounding up the games that aren’t quite new, but might be new to you depending on your platform of choice.  And who doesn't love new(ish) games?

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The Xbox One is why I’m proud to be a part of Gamezebo

May 21, 2013

Following an endless wave of hype, rumors, pomp and circumstance, Microsoft unveiled the third generation of Xbox earlier today at their headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Though I suppose the location didn’t matter too much. Press and gamer alike, you could watch it from anywhere - whether streamed to your desktop or sent straight to your TV via your soon-to-be-last-gen Xbox 360.

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Sonic the Hedgehog Review

May 21, 2013

4.5

More than just a mere update, SEGA's new release of Sonic the Hedgehog rebuilds the Genesis classic from the ground up to not only run on iPhone, but feel optimized for it as well. Fortunately for those who already purchased the original version, upgrading to this version comes at no extra cost.

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A Focus on Quality: Does It Make For Better PR?

May 21, 2013

We spend way too much time in our team Skype chats talking about how to do a better job of… umm… our jobs. Granted, much of it is brought on by my own anxiety about the gradual death of PR as a profession, as well as an unfortunate rebellious streak that drives me to subvert the establishment at any cost…. but the fact is — despite a rather solid reputation (I hope) within the industry — we still struggle constantly to secure publicity for some of our clients. What follows is a look into the thoughts we have as a PR agency that wants to constantly adapt to changing market conditions to stay at the forefront of our business.

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2020: My Country Review

May 20, 2013

3

Don’t ask me what the world is going to look like in 2020, because I was one of those kids who was certain we’d have flying cars by now. While we wait to find out, you can shape you own version of the near future by playing 2020: My Country.As a sequel tothe Facebook city builder My Country,this one goes mobile with some new ideas – but ultimately, not enough of them.

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Brush Master Preview

May 17, 2013

Do you remember that old Mario Party mini-game where you and your friends would have to compete to see who could cover a blank piece of paper with the most paint in 60 seconds? Now imagine an entire game based around that simple, but wildly fun premise. Then ask yourself why nobody thought of this idea sooner.

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2020: My Country Walkthrough

May 17, 2013

2020: My Country by Game Insight is the sequel to the popular My Country: Build your Dream City,in which you will now build and maintain your own futuristic nation. You will place government, commercial, and residential buildings; hire employees to run them; and deal with natural disasters and other unexpected mishaps while keeping your nation strong and protected by reinvesting your profits.  Gamezebo’s quick start strategy guide will provide you with detailed images, tips, information, and hints on how to play your best game.

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Ruby Seven Studios bets big on casino games

May 17, 2013

Back in April, I had the good fortune of moderating a panel at the Social Casino Summit in San Francisco. The panel was about how to stand out in the crowded social casino marketplace.  It’s a topic that Michael Carpenter, CEO of Ruby Seven Studios, knows all too well.

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Rovio partners with Sony Pictures Entertainment for Angry Birds movie

May 16, 2013

We’ve been hearing a lot of rumbling (or squawking) around these parts lately about the hotly anticipated Angry Birds animated movie that Rovio has wanted to make. We already knew that a number of major studios were vying for the rights to purchase the film, but now we have official confirmation this week that Sony Pictures Entertainment has been the early bird to get the multi-million dollar worm.

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A Unique Marketing Tool For Japanese Mobile Games: Collaborations

May 16, 2013

Japan is the only country in the world where mobile games are regularly being advertised on television. And this isn’t about cheap night time slots in niche TV programs no one watches: DeNAGREEGungHo, and many other developers are paying for spots aired during prime time, on national TV channels, and in heavy rotation. This has been going on for years.

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Pet Rescue Saga gets a mobile release this summer

May 16, 2013

Your smartphone and tablet just got a whole lot more adorable, because King has announced this morning that their popular social game Pet Rescue Saga will be headed to mobile devices starting this summer. Pet Rescue Saga is currently the third largest game overall on the Facebook platform, with more than 6 million players visiting the unique and charming fairytale landscapes on a daily basis.

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New gaming service announced for Google Play; brings achievements and Google+ leaderboards

May 15, 2013

Google has announced today at their Google I/O event that the company’s Google Play marketplace for Android devices will be receiving a full-blown gaming service update, in the vein of Apple’s Game Center and Amazon’s GameCircle. 

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Replay Wednesdays: Go Home Dinosaurs, Mini Dash and more!

May 15, 2013

We cover plenty of new games here at Gamezebo every week, but the number of games we’ve already covered that show up on new platforms?  It’s staggering.  This Wednesday and every Wednesday, Gamezebo is rounding up the games that aren’t quite new, but might be new to you depending on your platform of choice.  And who doesn't love new(ish) games?

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Dragon Season Developer Diary #1: Trying To Make An Interesting Endless Runner

May 15, 2013

Hey. I'm Dom. I'm one quarter of our four-man team Ghostbox, and we're making an endless runner for mobile featuring a cute dragon who can blow stuff up. Today I wanted to chat about some of the ways we're trying to make our game stand out from every endless runner you've played before, and hopefully turn you into a fan!

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Pocket Galaxy Preview

May 14, 2013

I'm pretty sure it was Kanye West who once opined that no one man should have all that power. That's here on Earth though. Out in space, you can grab all the power you want as long as you've got the right ship and some allies to back you up. Oh, and you'll also have to be playing Pocket Galaxy, a multiplayer cross-platform space battle game getting ready to launch from Spectacle Games.

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Blitz Brigade Walkthrough

May 14, 2013

Blitz Brigade is an action shooter from Gameloft, wherein you will be able to choose from five classes and take on the opposing team in an online battleground. Learning what each class has to offer as well as strategy can amp up your ability to win, and with Gamezebo’s quick start guide you’ll have all of the tips, tricks and walkthroughs you’ll need to stay ahead of the game.

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PR Pro Tips: Targeting and Pitching Your Game to Media

May 14, 2013

One of the first mistakes developers make when handling their own PR is emailing everyone under the sun who writes about games in any capacity. While initially that may seem like a good idea—I see you writing comments like “Isn’t that what you guys do?!”—writers are busy, and a generic pitch that isn’t in line with what they cover is a surefire way to get Marked As Spam and disappear from their inbox forever.

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Dig! Review

May 13, 2013

4

When it comes to the video game realm, digging may be an oft-recreated theme, but that doesn't mean there's no room left for some awesome newcomers to enter the fold. Games like Digging and Glean are enough to pique your interest when it comes to the genre, but Dig! is a retro-flavored take on mashing through the ground and searching for treasure. Reminiscent of Qix and all the 80s-tinged adventures out there, Dig! is an arcade hit that's sure to please.

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Blitz Brigade Review

May 13, 2013

2.5

Gameloft is doing that thing again. This time it’s by bringing Blitz Brigade, the equivalent of a certain super-popular, cartoony, team-based PC first-person shooter to iOS devices. I made my peace with the developer’s methods a while ago and have since learned to love their games for what they are: high quality approximations we’d probably never see on iPhones otherwise. However, when making an online shooter, it’s extremely important to get the “online” part right.

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Bonds of the Skies Review

May 13, 2013

3

If you had an imaginary friend as a child, you may understand the frustration of others not sharing that same imagination. Now, what if those imaginary friends were real, were gods, and only you could see them? That's the premise behind Bonds of the Skies, Kemco's newest Android RPG. It provides a story about the relationship between humans and gods, and wraps it up in a traditional turn-based RPG.

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