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Even as a little kid, I was quite the video game critic. One of my earliest reviews was of Pokemon Snap, for the Nintendo 64. I wrote about it in my little black and white journal that we kept for …
Sometimes the best gaming experiences come in the smallest packages. Case-in-point: Swipe Me Out. Much like the most popular mobile games, Swipe Me Out employs just basic movement controls (primarily the titular swiping) — but by no means is Swipe Me …
Almost six year ago, a big-little game called Aralon: Sword and Shadow was hailed as “Elder Scrolls on the iPhone.” We actually said that, by the way, in our 2010 review. While we ran into some serious bugs and control …
Another week, another match-3 game. This time, it’s flowers. Not diamonds, bubbles, or candies: just flowers. You string the plants together by color, make the buds bloom, and presto: points. Welcome to Blossom Blast Saga. Fans of the genre can …
Blossom Blast Saga is a new match-3 game from King. In the game players must bloom various types of flowers, collecting points when the flowers fully bloom and burst apart. The catch is that when a flower blooms, it triggers …
If there is one genre that I’ve maintained has no chance at picking up steam on mobile, it’s free-roaming shooters. I’m not talking about the games where you’re stuck in one position like in Sniper X, or where you move from …
Afterpulse is a shooter from Gamevil that is really catching on among mobile gamers. While the flashy visuals are one of the game’s main draws, it’sthe fast-paced yet casual nature of the gameplay that really keeps players playing. Even though …
Well, it’s over. Tales from the Borderlands has officially concluded with Episode 5, “Vault of the Traveler.”. For me, Tales from the Borderlands has been one of the best surprises of the year. After Game of Thrones’ buggy launch and the …