Jim Squires

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.

Opinion
April 19, 2016
How Is Steve the Jumping Dinosaur Even a Thing?
By Jim Squires
If you’re an avid App Store watcher, there’s a very good chance you’ve noticed a friendly, bouncy dinosaur climbing the charts in recent days. Steve – The Jumping Dinosaur Widget Game is sitting at #16 on the Free Games chart at …
Upcoming
April 19, 2016
Imbroglio Is the ‘Cousin’ to 868-HACK, Coming May 19
By Jim Squires
There are a handful of names in the mobile indie games scene that make us giddy with excitement, and Michael Brough is one of them. Brough was the creator of the critically acclaimed roguelike 868-HACK, as well as the criminally underrated Helix. His …
Deals
April 18, 2016
Slay While the Slayin’s Free
By Jim Squires
It was only a few weeks ago that I was loudly extolling the virtues of Slayin’ on a mobile games podcast. Slayin’s developer, Pixel Licker, had just announced a brand new game — and that instantly made my nostalgic for their …
Upcoming
April 15, 2016
Orbit’s Odyssey is a Portal Poppin’ Puzzler
By Jim Squires
On a planet populated by robot monsters, there’s really only one thing to do: RUN. But when the planet isn’t much bigger than a postage stamp, there aren’t many places to run to. If you want to stay safe, you’ll need …
The Best
April 14, 2016
7 New iPhone Games You Should Be Playing This Week
By Jim Squires
New release time! Every week there are hundreds of new games on the App Store, but only a few can rise to the top to be the cream of the crop. This week there are seven new iPhone and iPad …
Deals
April 13, 2016
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved is Super Cheap Right Now
By Jim Squires
Tis the season for great deals. Earlier this week we rounded up 10 spectacular sales on the App Store, and at the start of April we learned that Starseed: Origin has officially gone free forever. Today’s deal, though? It might just be the best …
Play
April 12, 2016
Smashy Brick is a Breakout-alike That You Should Be Playing
By Jim Squires
With hundreds of games hitting the App Store every week, it’s all too easy for a great game to slip through the cracks. Smashy Brick from Bulldozer Games is a perfect example. It originally launched at the end of February and has …
Deals
April 12, 2016
10 Spectacular Sales on the App Store Right Now
By Jim Squires
If you’re itching for a great premium game to play but don’t want to break the bank building your collection, there are some pretty incredible deals on the App Store this week. Apple is featuring a “50% off” sale featuring …

Jim Squires

How Is Steve the Jumping Dinosaur Even a Thing?

Imbroglio Is the ‘Cousin’ to 868-HACK, Coming May 19

Slay While the Slayin’s Free

Orbit’s Odyssey is a Portal Poppin’ Puzzler

7 New iPhone Games You Should Be Playing This Week

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved is Super Cheap Right Now

Smashy Brick is a Breakout-alike That You Should Be Playing

10 Spectacular Sales on the App Store Right Now

New Genre-defining Action-Healer, 3 Healers Fables The History of Three Influential Figureheads Without Combat

Thank You For Your Application Is an Interview Sim, Out Now

Combine Tiles to Grow a Home in Dorfromantik-Like TileShire, Coming Soon

Third-Person Action-Adventure Usual June Drops a Demo on Steam