EA releases Worms for Android

EA Games has released its classic turn-based blaster Worms on the Android Market. The publisher says that Worms' graphics and animations have been optimized for the Android platform, and our initial impressions of the game are that it seems to be up there with recent Worms console titles in terms of graphical fidelity.

Worms for Android offers a host of game modes from previous Worms games including puzzle, racing and banzai. The characteristic voice acting that fans of the series will recognize is also present and correct.

A QR code for the North American version can be found after the jump. European readers can find it by searching for "Worms" in the Android Market.

Source: (Androidcentral)

Parachute Panic HD for Windows Phone 7 coming out this week

The "iPhone hit-game" Parachute Panic will reportedly be launching on Windows Phone 7's Xbox LIVE this week. The game is near identical to the iOS version of the game, but will feature Xbox Live achievements and leaderboards, and of course, will run on Windows Phone 7. The official description reads:

This unique casual game requires you to successfully land a host of parachutists into passing boats. Beware of imminent dangers such as helictopter blades, U.F.O´s, sharks and thunder clouds. The game offers beautiful hand drawn graphics, smooth animations, catchy acapella music and awesome sound effects. In addition to that we created funny animations for any failed enemy encounter :D We had a lot of fun creating this game and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

The game looks like it will be another addictive time-waster for Windows Phone, and we eagerly await its release.

Source: (WP7Central)

iBlast Moki for Windows Phone 7 hands on video

A new physics based puzzle game for Windows Phone 7 called iBlast Moki was just released today on the Marketplace. The goal is to get you little Mokis into the the hole with the use of bombs: place the bomb wherever you want and detonate it to move the little characters. The game’s design looks a lot like Sony’s LocoRoco (and Rolando on the iPhone) and really suit this time of game. The only little bug that I encountered is the sudden disappearance of the inventory menu (happened once and never again..). This is an Xbox Live enabled game so you have achievements and leader boards and obviously a trial version to try it out before paying $2.99. Check out the video after the break:



Source: (MobileTECHworld)

3D Brick Breaker Revolution for Windows Phone 7

3D Brick Breaker Revolution is a port of the iPhone game that was released a couple of years ago. If you have already played it on Apple’s platform that you should know hat to expect given that everything is identical in this newer version besides the Xbox Live integration (and the fact that it cost an outrageous $2.99 compared to$0.99 on the iPhone) . The only downside is that relatively low framerate which is really disappointing especially in such a basic 3D game. It doesn’t really show up in the video below but I assure you that it isn’t running at 30fps or even 25fps. The Marketplace quality control just failed here..or Microsoft just doesn’t care because even the game’s screenshots available in the Marketplace are just horrible grabs of the 3 years old J2ME java version and not representative of the actual Windows Phone 7 version! Anyway, Check out the video after the break:



Source: (MobileTechWorld)

IGN launches coverage of Android games

Now that you have your shiny new Droid X or Vibrant (and maybe even a Vibrant or Captivate?) in hand, you want some games. And you don't want to waste money on bad games, you want the best. IGN has been doing game reviews for the iPhone since the App Store was launched two years ago, and today they announced they will be reviewing Android games as well.

They are kicking things off with a HTC Evo review, top app recommendations, and a number of games including NOVA and Asphalt 5. You might recognize Asphalt 5 from our Captivate benchmarks.

The fact that a mainstream gaming site like IGN is investing time and resources into Android is a great sign of how far the platform has improved since the G1 days. However, there is still a lot that can be done to help it grow further. Hey Google, if you really want to play for keeps, why not get a deal worked out with Valve to get a mobile version of their Steam platform (with 25 million users) built right into Android?

Via: (Android Central)

CP Design's iPhone Game Pad prototype does Donkey Kong Country right

With the iControlPad seemingly slipping further and further from reality, iPhone gamers with an affinity for buttons have fewer reasons to get out of bed in the morning and face the world. If that's you then it's time to wake up, Sunshine, because the iPhone Game Pad is here to bring a little light to your life. It's a somewhat chubby slip-on case that, as of now, works only with the original model iPhone. (There's a 3G/3GS model to come.) On the face it offers four primary control buttons plus a D-pad, what appears to be Select and Start buttons, plus a pair of shoulder buttons atop. This combination should make it perfect for emulation hounds or any 'ol heathen who values tactility over design purity. As of now it's just a prototype, but if you have the resources to bring this thing to production the folks at CP Design who crafted it would surely love to hear from you.



Via: (Engadget)

PlayStation Emulator Hits Android Market with PSX4Droid 1.0, Demoed

We’ve reported on FpseCE for Windows Mobile a few times in the past, but now Android users can join the Sony PlayStation Emulator fun with PSX4Droid 1.0. The much anticipated Sony PlayStation Emulator, created by ZodTTD, was released on the Android Market late last night and judging by the videos below, it looks solid for a first release.

PSX4Droid is listed for "high-end Androids" and can be purchased for $5.99 on the Android Market. You'll need a PS BIOS file and ROMs in order to take advantage of the emulator. Check out the gameplay videos of Need for Speed on the Motorola Droid X and Crash Bandicoot on the Nexus One. Features are also listed below.

Need for Speed: High Stakes on Droid X:



Crash Bandicoot on Nexus One:



Features:
- Uses formats BIN, ISO, IMG, PBP, Z, ZNX, and Eboot (compressed too)
- WiiMote controller works
- Trackball Dpad
- Memory card and save states
- Virtual control overlays
- Scaling modes
- More!

Via: (PocketNow)

Archetype Shooter Game is Optimized for iPhone 4 (Video)

In this video we take a look at Archetype, which is optimized for the iPhone 4 (it scales to the full 960x640 resolution). It's a multiplayer first person shooter that allows you to play deathmatch-style games with ten players over WiFi or 3G. The controls take some getting used to with a dual joystick interface: the left joystick controls movement, and the right control aim. If you've played Halo on Xbox, it's a similar setup.

The game is available for $2.99 in the app store, which is a good deal for such a graphically impressive (and fun) game.

What's your favorite 3D game for iPhone?



Via: (PocketNow)

Hero Of Sparta 2 Gameloft incoming iPhone on July 29th!

Yesterday we have anticipated a new license plate imported Gameloft. The famous software house had in fact started a countdown for the new game Hero of Sparta 2. At the end of Count Down, the company posted another video where is shown the game in action and good news for fans of the genre: Hero of Sparta 2 will be available by July 29th!



Via: (HDblog)

Sudoku Game for Windows Phone 7 Demoed

We've started seeing more and more demoes of Windows Phone 7 applications being written and published and I believe we will see lots more the more we get closer to the release date of the upcoming OS.

Sudoku is today's game demoed for Windows Phone 7 and according to the author, it was built using the new Windows Phone Developer Beta tools. The work is in progress but almost finished and the developer sais "I only have to implement the 'Notes' and 'Import from Camera' features". See it below:



Via: (PocketNow)

Let's Golf 2, Gameloft now available in App Store (Video)

Let’s Golf 2 di Gameloft è finalmente disponibile in App Store. Il proseguo del famoso gioco di Gameloft di Golf è da ora disponibile al download. La nuova edizione della popolare serie Let’s Golf vi offrirà la più emozionante esperienza simulativa di Golf in App Store. Ecco le caratteristiche del gioco.




# 8 personaggi in 3D: Personalizza il personaggio con abiti e attrezzature per aumentarne le abilità.
# Gioca su 108 buche in 6 località come il Monte Olympus Golf Club, un tempio Azteco, la Groenlandia, i boschi della Bavaria, la campagna inglese e persino il selvaggio Royal Safari in Kenya. Ciascun luogo presenta le proprie sfide che aumentano gradualmente di difficoltà.
# Ogni personaggio ha il proprio potere speciale che gli dona un vantaggio inatteso. Esegui tiri incredibili fermando la pallina a piacere, rendendola appiccicosa o persino riavvolgendo il tempo.
# Presenti tre modalità multi giocatore: Wi-Fi online, Wi-Fi locale e Bluetooth.
# Modalità Carriera e le nuove sfide, come Eliminazione, dove viene eliminato 1 giocatore dopo ogni buca, o Vicino al pin, dove ci si gioca tutto con un solo colpo




Via: (HDblog)

Android 3D games, here's a new best of video

Of interesting games for Android we've shown a lot over the past months. Lately the quality of degrees is rising significantly and Gameloft and EA have certainly brought a very advanced graphics in the world Mobile. Here we show a video with a roundup of interesting new 3D games for Android. Surely someone you do not know.



Complete list:

* NOVA
* Asphalt 5
* HAWX
* Let's Golf
* Assassin's Creed
* Real Football 2010
* Hero of Sparta
* Dungeon Hunter
* Gangstar: Hustle West Coast
* Modern Combat
* Speed Forge 3D
* Raging Thunder 2
* ToonWarz
* Wave Blazer
* Armageddon Squadron
* 3D Homerun Battle
* Super KO Boxing 2
* Crusade Of Destiny
* Welcome To Hell
* Magnetic Sports Soccer
* fifa 2010
* Pirate Wings
* Sniper vs Sniper
* Heavy Gunner 3D
* Big Mountain Snowboarding
* HEAVY Gunner 3D
* GrandPrix Live Racing

Via: (HDblog)

Android versus iPhone live multiplayer gaming made possible in SGN's Skies of Glory

Cellphones, Gaming, Mobile Software
Android versus iPhone live multiplayer gaming made possible in SGN's Skies of Glory
By Vlad Savov posted Jul 19th 2010 6:45AM
Shocking as this might sound, there are no only a few games in which iPhone and Android users can go at each other in live multiplayer mode. Exploiting this vast void is Social Gaming Network, whose Skies of Glory aerial dogfighting title has been ported to Android (2.0 and above) while retaining the ability to communicate with iOS devices over WiFi, 3G or Bluetooth connections. Frankly, we can't think of a better game to get the cross-platform multiplayer movement going: fAndroids and iPhoneys gunning each other down while talking smack to themselves should prove therapeutic for both parties. On a more serious note, given the tireless growth that both platforms are showing, this kind of thing should hopefully tend toward being the rule rather than the exception.

Update: Our readers have sagely reminded us that Raging Thunder 2 and Homerun Battle 3D have done the cross-platform dance already. The more the merrier, we say.



Via: (Engadget)

Let's Golf HD Android Game Free for HTC EVO 4G & Nexus One Users (Limited Time)

Gameloft is giving away one of its more popular Android games, Let's Golf HD, to HTC EVO 4G and Nexus One owners. Let's Golf HD is a classic arcade style golfing game, which can be quite fun. It features 63 holes in 4 distinct locations, 4 customizable characters, and advanced/casual control modes. The offer is only available for a limited time, so grab it as soon as you can if you're interested. Visit Gameloft's EVO 4G or Nexus One page to receive your complimentary copy (US only). Check out the short trailer below to see it in action.




Via: (PocketNow)

Fruit Ninja HD Coming July 14th for IPAD

Halfbrick Studios, makers of the smash hit iPhone app Fruit Ninja are about to release an iPad follow-up to one of the App Store’s more popular games. Starting July 14th, iPad owners can download Fruit Ninja HD that comes with updated graphics, multiplayer fruit ninja-ing, and support for eight fingers at once. Addicts of the iPhone app might be disappointed at the higher $4.99 price tag but Halfbrick says they’ve got more unlockable items, modes, and surprises coming in future updates. If you’re the thrifty type you can pick up the iPhone/iPod Touch version for $.99 in the App Store today.


Via: (TechnoBuffalo)

Quake 2 Test: HTC Desire Vs. Samsung Galaxy S

Both run Android. Both have lightning-fast processors (the Galaxy S a Hummingbird/Power VR, the Desire a Snapdragon/Adreno). Both can play Quake 2. But which handles better?

See the side-by-side comparison below. I won't give too many clues away, but I've got to say that I'm pretty disappointed with the outcome. I'm like a proud parent who expected much greater things of her child—even if the initial tests suggested one day I'd be sobbing into my hanky, wishing I'd backed the other horse. Sorry, I'm so upset, I'm mixing up my metaphors.

Got a Motorola Droid? Then you'll be wanting to see how it plays Quake III, right? Right. [Android Central Forums via Android Central]








Via: (Gizmodo)

Shoot 1UP Windows Phone 7 Game

Here's a very cool looking game that's in the works for Windows Phone 7. Developer MommysBestGames is "currently targeting to release the game with the launch of the phone." Not only will the graphics be improved for Windows Phone 7, there will also be a "special game play mode just for that platform, and a new playable ship." Below are a couple videos of the game in action both on the Windows Phone 7 emulator (as a smoke test), and on Xbox in regular speed.




via PocketNow