With Nimble Quest, NimbleBit had nothing to prove, but a lot to gain. Earlier releases Pocket Frogs, Tiny Tower, and Pocket Planes had cemented the indie trio as masters of time management, and a studio to watch. That their next title would be a quality release was almost a foregone conclusion. And yet, from the earliest leaks to the most recent footage, this game stuck out as the biggest departure yet from the company's tried-and-true compulsion loop. A chance to show that NimbleBit wasn't a one-genre wonder. A chance I'm very glad they took. 

Unless you've spent the last couple months in a remote jungle, or given up Gamezebo for Lent (how could you!?), then you've almost certainly heard about Nimble Quest. Part cellphone classic Snake, part SNES RPG, it's the latest bite-sized concoction from the trio over at NimbleBit, and one of our most anticipated games of the year. Until recently, we'd been feeding that anticipation entirely with gameplay clips leaked by company co-founder Dave Marsh. Then we got our hands on the beta.

Dave Marsh of NimbleBit, clearly sensing the fans’ angst for more Nimble Quest info, has been sneakily uploading footage of the game to his Everyplay page. If you’ve been wanting to get a better sense of how the upcoming action RPG plays, today’s your lucky day.

NimbleBit has been pretty busy in the months since the release of their insanely popular mobile titles Tiny Tower, Pocket Frogs, and most recently Pocket Planes. But they’ve been quietly teasing their latest project since last Halloween, and now we finally have a name and some concrete details about what this powerhouse developer has in store for us next. 

If you love the holiday season as much as we do, then you'll be happy to know that Nimblebit has just pushed live a Christmas-y update to Tiny Tower. There's festive music, Santas and elves, apartments filled with Christmas trees and wreaths, and all sorts of other merry surprises.

If you own an iDevice of any sort, there’s very little chance you haven’t played a Nimblebit game. The three-man indie studio founded by brothers Ian and David Marsh is responsible for some of the most endearing free-to-play experiences around, including Pocket Frogs, Tiny Tower and the recent Pocket Planes. Well, folks, hold on tight to your wallets, because details of the next title have begun to eek out, and it looks adorable.

Now I know what you’re thinking, and the answer is no. We just met, and I’d like to stay friends for a little while. But seriously folks, I am in fact making a post about Twitter. Because far from being the hub for finding out what sandwich your favorite celebrity just ate, the micro-blogging platform has exploded into a place to keep in touch with relevant news from a personal angle.

It’s not uncommon for a game to undergo dramatic changes before finally seeing release. Downloadable title I Am Alive, for example, began as a full retail release. Deadly Premonition? Totally started out as a PS2 game. It’s no different in the realm of smartphones, and David Marsh of NimbleBit has revealed thatPocket Planes was originally going to be Pocket Trains.

With Tiny Tower, Nimblebit created something rare in the world of iOS: a phenomenon. Downloaded over ten million times, awarded Game of the Year by Apple themselves, and widely billed as an addictive substance, their micro-business sim. set the bar - not only for the genre, but for themselves. So when the brothers Marsh announced they’d once again be returning to the iconic world of the bitizens, the stakes were high. I guess it’s a good thing they brought planes this time.

Oh, hello. I didn't see you there! I was too busy building airports and being captivated by the cuteness of all these Bitizens. I suppose we should get started on this breakdown of Pocket Planes, an airline management game from the likes of NimbleBit. Players are tasked with operating and expanding an airline all their own, a feat that's both enjoyable and well within reach. Gamezebo’s quick start strategy guide will provide you with detailed images, tips, information, and hints on how to play your best game.