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Mike Thompson has worked each side of the video game industry, both reporting on and creating narrative content for games. In his free time, he gorges on pizza, referees for roller derby, and uploads ridiculous cat photos to the internet.
  • Adventure Bar Story Preview
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    • iOS
    Adventure Bar Story Preview

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    Last summer, Adventure Bar of Wonderland Portable came to Japan's PlayStation Store and snagged a lot of attention because of its premise — a 16-Bit title that blended full-on restaurant management gameplay with turn-based RPG battling/exploration. While PSP players in the West haven't received a localized version yet, the game is about to be released over here for iOS under the new title Adventure Bar Story. TouchArcade got to spend some hands-on time with recent build of the game, and it honestly sounds like it'll blend all your favorite things about JRPGs and management sims.
  • Clay Jam Preview
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    • Android
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    Clay Jam Preview

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    Claymation is a lot of fun to watch, but it hasn't had much luck crossing over into the realm of video games. I think the last time I played a claymation game was with ClayFighter back in the mid-90s. However developer Fat Pebble is getting ready to bring the animation style to mobile devices with Clay Jam, and it looks like the game will be a true work of art.
  • Speed Blazers Review
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    Speed Blazers Review

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    Within a few minutes of playing Speed Blazers, it's obvious that the developer Fraktalvoid made a mistake that's all too common within the game industry: It created a trailer that was a lot better than the game itself. That's a shame, because this new racing platformer isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination, but it's not nearly as polished as the movie would've had us believe.
  • Apple, Zynga, listed as top trademark bullies of the year
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    Apple, Zynga, listed as top trademark bullies of the year

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    Trademarks are tricky beasts, especially during these litigious times. When you're naming your company, product, or service, you have to be very careful to avoid using a word that someone might drag you into court (or demand a fee) for. Companies that are particularly sue-happy when it comes to trademarks are known as "trademark bullies." But who's the worst bully around these days? Here's a hint: it's not Tim Langdell.
  • Paper Monsters Review
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    Paper Monsters Review

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    I've been staring at my screen for the better part of an hour, trying to figure out how to start this review. You see, I've just finished playing Paper Monsters, and the game's left me literally speechless. It's just that good. It's like Super Mario Bros. and LittleBigPlanet decided to put aside their differences, have a beautiful baby, and let the little bundle of awesome grow up on my iPhone. Seriously.
  • Rovio branding executive joins the team at Big Fish Games
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    Rovio branding executive joins the team at Big Fish Games

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    Casual game publisher Big Fish Games may become a household name in the near future, thanks to their latest hire. Wibe Wagemans — who recently finished working at Angry Birds creator Rovio as a senior vice president of global brand advertising — has just been hired by Big Fish to head up its mobile division.
  • LEGO Minecraft is officially going to happen
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    LEGO Minecraft is officially going to happen

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    When it comes to things that go together like peanut butter and jelly, Minecraft and LEGO toys are a no-brainer combination. So it wasn't surprising when a bunch of fans petitioned LEGO Cuusoo (the branch of LEGO that listens to such requests) for an official Minecraft set. Well, LEGO Cuusoo has finally issued a verdict: The project is a go.
  • UberStrike Review
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    • iOS
    UberStrike Review

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    Cmune's UberStrike HD is, without a doubt, one of the goofiest games I've ever played. Based on the initial marketing images, I was expecting a post-apocalyptic futuristic FPS. This couldn't be further from the truth: Instead, this is a strange MMO shooter that manages to hit more marks than it misses, and you could do a lot worse than check it out.