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Category: News
Introducing PlayStation Now: Sony’s new streaming service
By Joe Jasko
Huge, HUGE news at Sony's CES keynote today: and it's actually something that can affect us mobile gamers in a sense! Earlier this afternoon, Sony announced a brand new streaming service called PlayStation Now that's set to debut in the summer of 2014, which is said to allow gamers full streaming access to Sony's entire game catalogue on "Internet-connected consumer electronics devices they use every day." Translation: we'll likely be able to stream games like The Last of Us on our smartphone or tablet one day soon.In fact, The Last of Us and Beyond: Two Souls are confirmed to be two of the first games to receive PS Now support once the subscription-based service launches in full this coming summer (a beta version is also planned to roll out sometime this month). It's also interesting to note that Beyond: Two Souls had experimented a little bit with this kind of thing around its release, with users given the option to control the entire game via a mobile device. Sony also gives the example of a user playing a PS4 game in their living room, and then picking up the action via PS Now on their PS3 system in the bedroom."So there you have it: the full streaming of PS4 games on any number of other non-PS4 devices. While the only confirmed hardware so far to be supporting PS Now includes Sony's own PS4, PS3, and PS Vita systems, in addition to certain models of BRAVIA TV, given the wording of the announcement, I think it's also safe to assume that certain smartphones and tablets will join those ranks in the very near future.Ingress, Google’s location-based game, is coming to iPhone
By Joe Jasko
While we've certainly seen a few mobile games that played around with location-based concepts before in the past, there have been very few to go to the same lengths of immersion that form the foundation of Ingress from Google's Niantic Labs. What starts off as a location-based MMO that uses real-world positioning to influence game events quickly becomes a virtual reality event of epic proportions the more you dive into the constraints of Ingress and start unraveling the mystery of the Niantic Project.So to celebrate the past, present, and future of the ambitious mobile project, Niantic Labs has just released a two-part retrospective video series that documents the creation of the location-based experience and gives an enlightening overview of the storyline so far. You can check out both parts of the official documentary "Ingress Report: Ingress Year One" by clicking here and here, respectively.It's a seriously cool video series that everyone should definitely check out: especially if you've never had a chance to play Ingress before, as there's no finer way to bring yourself up to speed on the captivating real-life mobile event. But now we've saved the best (and most interesting) news for last, as Niantic Labs has let it slip that Ingress will also be headed to iPhone in the very near future.It's pretty surprising, don't you think, that a game made by Google is headed directly to a competitor's platform? But we're certainly not complaining, as the more people playing Ingress the better! If you have an Android device right now, you can scoop up the epic and free-to-play location-based experience over on the Google Play Marketplace.This Astroids trailer is like drinking 6 cans of Red Bull in space
By Jim Squires
Like most anyone in their thirties, I have a considerable weakness for Asteroids. When games that try to recapture its spirit come along, I can't help but stand up and take notice. Games like Space Miner Blast and even Atari's own Asteroids Gunner were great at scratching that itch - but in 2014, Astroids might just take the cake.Giving their game the rather humble title of Astroids: Space Game of the Year, Industry Entertainment has set the bar pretty high for themselves. Still, if this teaser trailer is anything to go by, it might not be that tough to reach. The asteroids appear beautifully modelled as they float in space, and the whole thing has a very hyperkinetic feel to it, almost like Super Stardust HD and Resogun, the space shooters of Housemarque. Though whether or not the vibe of the game matches that of the trailer is anybody's guess at this point.Industry Entertainment is planning to launch Astroids to PC gamers through Steam and their own website by the end of 2014.Mega Jump 2 is leaping onto mobile next week
By Joe Jasko
We're only a few days into 2014 right now, but it's already shaping up to be the year of long-awaited mobile sequels. Last week we got the follow-up to 2010's Jet Car Stunts, and in just a short time from now we're going to be getting another highly anticipated sequel to one of 2010's biggest mobile games: Mega Jump. That's right! The hugely popular vertical jumping game will finally be getting a much-deserved second installment in the form of Mega Jump 2, set for release next week!Get Set Games has unveiled the first few screenshots of Mega Jump 2 in action today, and the game looks like a colorful and fun return to the quirky world and simple gameplay that made the first game such a blast to play. Touch Arcade is reporting that the big changes this time around include a shift from the original level-based gameplay to a more "endless" affair, and a larger emphasis on finding hidden collectables. But the most exciting new addition is the fact that the other unlockable characters will finally have their own unique attributes to put a different spin on the core jumping gameplay."So as per the trend lately, Mega Jump 2 is already looking to bring an excellent blend of nostalgic mobile gaming and some fresh new ideas into the mobile games space. We'll be sure to keep up with new coverage of the game once it hits the App Store next week.Game of the Month: The Walking Dead: All That Remains
By Joe Jasko
Okay well this is a little embarrassing: we were so caught up in writing all of our "Best of" lists at the end of 2013, that we almost forgot to recognize all of the very best games that came out in December! Well it's a good thing we finally remembered, because December 2013 had a few amazing games in store for us to help end the year on a real high note, and to keep us gaming strong well into the New Year.It seems that a lot of December's best games were all about location, location, location: from a pixelated brewery that you get to manage; to an underground mineshaft that's filled with just as many hidden abilities as addictive gameplay; to an enigmatic "room" that's been known to contain the occasional puzzle or two. And of course, let's not forget the zombie-filled apocalyptic world of our very top pick for last month…"So what games had you glued to a screen this past December? Do you agree with our picks? Are there any other hidden gems that you thought should have made the cut? Then be sure to hit the comments section and guarantee that the last month in gaming will truly be a December to remember (even if it might have taken us a few more days than usual).Valve announces over a dozen first-generation Steam Machines
By Joe Jasko
It's a brand new year, so that means brand new information on Valve's innovative Steam Machines! We've known that the "Steam boxes" have been coming for a little while now, specifically designed to bring the popular computer-based gaming service directly to your living room. But until this very moment, all we had to go on was a few pieces of ominous concept art that showcased different-shaped boxes at the heart of various entertainment centers.Well today Valve has announced over a dozen different Steam Machines that gamers will be able to pick up at some point in 2014. The upcoming "first generation" of Steam Machines is being produced by 14 of today's biggest hardware manufacturers, including Alienware, Origin PC, and Falcon NW. What's great about this is that gamers will have a wide range of choices when determining which Steam Machine is the best fit for their own playing style, and taking into consideration things like hardware specifications and pricing points."For instance, certain models of the Steam Machine will be starting out as low as $499, like those from iBuyPower or CyberPower PC. But if you're really into building powerful gaming machines and have the money to spend, then a Falcon NW model can cost you anywhere from $1,799 to $6,000. The interesting thing is that each different Steam Machine looks vastly different in appearance, depending on the manufacturer, and each one will come packaged with Valve's groundbreaking SteamOS controller.You can find out more information on the upcoming first generation of Steam Machines by visiting the official Steam website, and you can download a full product sheet complete with images and specifications of the first line of hardware by clicking right over here.Get primal with intriguing new puzzle game, simian.interface
By Joe Jasko
We're all about weird games here at Gamezebo, because more often than not, the games that end up being the weirdest and taking the most chances also wind up being the most innovative and the most fun to play. I think the same could definitely be said for the latest puzzle game from Bullseye Studio, simian.interface.Described as "an abstract spatial puzzle game for simian participants of all ages and ability levels," simian.interface promises to bring a completely unique gameplay experience to the App Store without the use of timers or even any rules! Supposedly this thing is so simple that even a monkey could play it, and that's exactly what the game's trippy debut trailer focuses on: an ominous monkey playing the game in space as gameplay footage rolls across the screen to a wonderfully space-time soundtrack.I'm still not entirely sure what the heck this game is actually about, but I'm more than a little intrigued now. Luckily we won't have to wait very long to find out, as simian.interface is currently slated for an iOS release this coming Thursday, January 9. We're also not sure if you get a complementary live monkey with your digital download or not.Zynga leads the way with Bitcoin payments for 7 games
When I put together my Top 10 Predictions for 2014 last week, I actually dropped an 11th prediction -- that bitcoin would start to make inroads as a currency for games. Which is a bummer, because had I kept it in there, I would already have proven myself to be an able prognosticator.The Verge is reporting that Zynga has quietly announced it has added Bitcoin support for seven of its web games.Starting today you can buy items on Zynga.com in FarmVille 2, CityVille, ChefVille, CoasterVille, CastleVille, Hidden Chronicles and Hidden Shadows with Bitcoins via a test partnership with Bitpay. Per Zynga's post on Reddit, they are making this move because they say that Bitcoin is getting too big a payment method to ignore. Surely the other reason is that it's a good bit of publicity to start the new year with, and that it positions Zynga as a leader amongst game developers (where it is usually accused of being a follower).