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Jim Squires is the Editor-in-Chief of Gamezebo. Everything you see passes his eyes first, so we like to think of him as "the gatekeeper of cool stuff." He likes good games, great writing, and just can't say no to a hamburger. Also, he is not a bear.
  • The Wolf Among Us returns May 27th
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    The Wolf Among Us returns May 27th

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    Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, if they know what's good for them.If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you're missing out on one of the coolest interactive narratives we've played in recent years. Don't worry though, you still have time to catch up. Telltale has announced the release date of The Wolf Among Us Episode 4: In Sheep's Clothing.The Wolf Among Us tells an original tale set in the world of Bill Willingham's award-winning DC/Vertigo series Fables. Players take up the investigative nose of Sherriff Bigby Wolf (Big B. Wolf - GET IT??) tries to solve a gruesome series of murders in the Fabletown community.Armchair detectives will be able to continue their adventure on May 27th.  
  • Epic Games releases Flappy Bird clone
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    Epic Games releases Flappy Bird clone

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    Did you just check your calendar to see if it was April Fool's Day? Me too, but this is no joke. Epic Games has just launched their latest title, Tappy Chicken, to the App Store and Google Play.And yes. It's a Flappy Bird clone.Unlike other Flappy Bird clones, this one is powered by Unreal Engine 4. It was also created by one artist on the Epic Games team with zero programming skills. In other words, this is a showcase for what anybody can do using the latest version of Unreal Engine.That's some clever marketing, Epic. I know you can't hear it over the internet, but I'm giving you a slow golf clap right now.It's nothing groundbreaking, but I'll be damned if Tappy Chicken doesn't have me curious about trying the "Blueprint Visual Scripting" in UE4 that created this. Tappy Chicken is a free download on the App Store and Google Play.You can try to make your own games with a $19/month subscription at unrealengine.com.
  • Get Educated: $1200 of Game Design Training for $79
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    Get Educated: $1200 of Game Design Training for $79

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    Going to school takes time and money, neither of which anyone has enough of. But what if I told you that you could do one year of school on your own schedule, and for less than the cost of a pair of controllers? The latest Gamezebo Deal has arrived, and it's here to help you get educated.You can sign up for one year of mobile game design training from The School of Interactive Design and complete the coursework from the comfort of your own home. The cost? Thanks to Gamezebo Deals, it's just $79. That's quite a bit lower than the $1200 this program would normally set you back.If you've been itching to explore the world of game design, now's the time to get your hands dirty. Click here to sign up now.
  • iOS users spend 45% more on IAP than Android
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    iOS users spend 45% more on IAP than Android

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    If you're a developer making a free-to-play games and you're not sure which mobile platform to target first, you'll probably want to check out today's App Monetization and Engagement Report from the mobile analytics firm Swrve. Based on data gathered from millions of users across dozens of IAP-powered apps, it looks like there's some truth to the generally accepted bias out there: people with iPhones can bring you more money.How much more? Developers are seeing 45% more revenue per user according to Swrve's report. They further claim that there are 32% more users being monetized on iOS than Android, and that paying users are spending 10% more on iOS too.In other words, it's a clean sweep. Swrve's report suggests that iOS is the monetization king for IAP-powered games.
  • Mac Game Deal: Grand Theft Auto Trilogy for $9.99
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    Mac Game Deal: Grand Theft Auto Trilogy for $9.99

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    As my droogie Alex once asked, "are you ready for a bit of the old ultraviolence?"If you just shouted "YES!!" to an empty room, and you own a Mac, it's time to live out your modern outlaw fantasies with a triple-pack of GTA goodness. The latest offer on Gamezebo Deals bundles Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City and San Andreas together for a measly $9.99.It's a criminally good deal. Maybe even a steal. Sick of my puns? No problem. Click here to buy the bundle now and my delightful wordplay will be nothing more than a distant memory. 
  • Super Monkey Ball is going… Peggle?
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    Super Monkey Ball is going… Peggle?

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    Super Monkey Ball is more than a great franchise, it's also an important footnote in mobile gaming history. When Apple debuted the iPhone's gaming capabilities (back in the days of disco and cavemen, if I remember correctly), Super Monkey Ball was the showcase item that proved iPhone gaming might be more than just a gimmick.Now, after a lengthy break from the App Store, AiAi and friends are back - but not as you're expecting.Rather than a typical entry in the series with a shiny coat of 2014, Super Monkey Ball Bounce is SEGA's attempt to capture the Peggle crowd. If they feel a little late to the party on this one, just remember - King's Papa Pear Saga from last year follows the same formula, and has had no trouble staying in the Top 100 grossing games list on the App Store.
  • This Week in China: Hearthstone is even bigger in Beijing
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    This Week in China: Hearthstone is even bigger in Beijing

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    Everybody and their mother loves Hearthstone. Heck, I'm playing my custom mage deck as I type this. But if you think you and your friends are hooked, in China, the game is even bigger.Of course, video game addiction is no joke. This week in China a study surfaced about video game addiction in the country. The most interesting aspect in my opinion? That the collective term in CHina for such gamers seems to be "brain damaged", or so say our friends at Laohu.com.
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    First look at Flappy Bird creator’s next game

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    We don't know what it is, we don't know how you play it, but we do know what it looks like - and hey, that's better than nothing.Dong Nguyen tweeted a picture of his next project on Twitter last night, along with the smirk-inducing message "I am making a new game, so people can forget about Flappy Bird for a while."