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February 24, 2017
Castaway Home Designer is a Decorator’s Dream Spin-Off
By Jillian Werner
Back in 2014, years before Nintendo even hinted at bringing their lovable life sim to mobile devices, developer Stolen Couch Games gave us their own spin on Animal Crossing in Castaway Paradise. Their relaxing escape saw you shipwrecked on the …
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October 24, 2012
How to build perfect controls in mobile games (Casual Connect Kiev)
By Jim Squires
Virtual d-pads, analog sticks and buttons suck on mobile devices. That may sound like a harsh statement, but I think you'd have a pretty hard time finding anyone who'd disagree. And heck - this is the second time this week I've had to say it. As it turns out, I'm not the only one.
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July 31, 2012
Childs play: 5 ingredients for successful mobile apps for kids (Casual Connect)
By Eli Cymet
If mobile is a whole new world for gaming, kids gaming is a whole new universe for mobile. You're dealing with an audience who's less limited by their pocketbooks and preferences, and more by attention spans and nap times. As designers, parents, or caretakers, we may think we know what's fun, connecting at a child's level? That's a whole different cup of tea... or warm milk, whichever.

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