Full FeedThe iPhone started as a phone. Or an Internet device. Or an MP3 player. Or a combination of all of the above. But with the creation of the App Store, Apple has turned the iPhone and iPod touch into one of the most popular gaming devices available. Everyone from first time developers to long-standing companies such as Taito and Electronic Arts are releasing games for the iPhone, and the staff of Appletell—gamers and Apple fans alike—are here to help you get the most entertainment value out of your app store purchases.
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Gamertell skips a glowing rehash review of The Dark Knight movie and gets right to the extra features offered on this three-disc release including a first look at BD-Live. Also check out the three - yep, three - photo galleries… MORE »Target, Sears and Kohl’s are each offering gamer-themed boxers packaged in coo tins to look like game controllers, guitars and other cool stuff… MORE »Seinfeld Scene It? is a great game for fans of the series but people who are very familiar with the show might find it too easy… MORE »The biggest Matrix boxed set gets a high-def re-release along with a free digital downlaod of the first film for video iPods… MORE »The mini arcade cabinet ornament includes ligths and original sounds and retails for $18.50. Check out the full post for a close-up shot… MORE »Abandon Interactive Entertainment has announced that its Freaky Creatures MMO and action figures will launch in 2009. MORE »he axe-shaped Gene Simmons Axe Guitar is made for both Guitar Hero and Rock Band for the PlayStation 2 and PS3. It’s being sold for $79.99… MORE »Amazon is currently pre-selling exclusive Persona 4 Social Link Expansion Pack for only $29.99. MORE »Batman characters as Legos in a videogame? What’s not to enjoy!? Find out in this review of Lego Batman for the Nintendo DS handeld game system… MORE »
Title: Combat Arms Price: Free System: PC Release Date: July 11, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Nexon (Doobic Studios) ESRB Rating: Not Rated Pros: Vast customization options make for a strategic and personal gaming experience. Frequent updates and patches keep the game fresh, and system requirements are easy on average computers. Cons: Awkward button mapping makes it difficult to select weapons in…
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Title: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Price: $59.99 System(s): PS3 (PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, DS) Release Date: September 16, 2008 Publisher (Developer): LucasArts (Havok) ESRB Rating: “Teen” for violence. Pros: Enjoyable gameplay, fun-to-use Force effects, worthy opponents and beautiful environments. Cons: Some (albeit it short) menu load times and occasional frame rate drag. Overall Score: Two thumbs up; 96/100;…
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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn is a wonderfully challenging and rich strategic RPG for the Wii. Newcomers who haven’t played Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance may feel a bit left out, but overall it is a wonderful title. MORE »
Title: Video Games Live: Volume One Price: $16.98 ($0.99 per song download) Release Date: July 22, 2008 Publisher: EMI Records Ltd. (Angel Records) Pros: An excellent collections of impressive performances. Often well-orchestrated collections and homages to game music with an honest air of respectability that even non-gamers can appreciate. The name implies there will be a Volume Two. Cons: A…
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Super easy to set up, three antennae and an interactive mini LCD that shows the live system status, Belkin’s latest wireless router is very impressive… MORE »
Title: Birds of Prey: The Complete Series Price: $29.95 Release Date: July 15, 2008 Publisher: Warner Bros. Television Rating: Not Rated Pros: The transfer is perfect and the addition of the entire web series, Gotham Girls, is terrific. A bit more palatable than when it originally aired thanks to Smallville. Cons: The series remains as fault-filed as ever with some…
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This latest keyboard by Metadot Corporation is targeting the growing gaming market by offering an all-black form, two USB ports, extra loud clicks and (*sarcastic gasp*) visible markings on the keys… MORE »Freakazoid: Season 1 has been released on DVD, so finally this gem of a show can be enjoyed and viewed over and over by its fans. MORE »
Title: Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing Author(s): Sande Chen, Richard Dansky, Wendy Despain (Editor), Beth A, Dillon, John Feil, Alice Henderson, Erin Hoffman, Chris Klug, Jay Posey, Rhianna Pratchett, Haris Orkin, Evan Skolnick, Anne Toole, Maurice Suckling and Andre S. Walsh. Price: $39.00 (paperback, 250 pages) Release Date: May 19, 2008 Publisher: A.K. Peters Format: Paperback Pros: Written in…
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Title: Game Boys (aka Game Boys: Professional Videogaming’s Rise from the Basement to the Big Time) Author: Michael Kane Price: $24.95 (hardcover) Release Date: June 23, 2008 Publisher: Viking (part of Penguin Putnam, Inc.) Pros: Conveys the excitement, personality and seriousness of competitive gaming in a readable tone. A good book for gamers and pro gaming skeptics. Cons: Starts a…
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Title: Space Invaders Extreme Price: $19.99 System(s): PSP (DS) Release Date: June 17, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Beautiful graphics, frantically fun soundtrack and all-round innovative take on an arcade classic. A decent ad-hoc multiplayer mode. Cons: Some boss levels overly difficult and some elements may be lost on the long screen. No online or single-UMD…
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Title: Space Invaders Extreme Price: $19.99 System(s): DS (PSP) Release Date: June 17, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Chaotic graphics, frantically fun soundtrack and all-round innovative take on an arcade classic. Nice multiplayer features including a simple yet fun online mode. Rumble pack compatible. Cons: Some boss levels overly difficult, compounded by two-screen split. Overall Score:…
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Title: Arkanoid DS Price: $19.99 System(s): DS Release Date: June 17, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: The classic arcade game with multiplayer and online modes, touchscreen controls and twice the height. Also a decent price. Cons: The tiny gap between screens and a few extra frustrating levels. Overall Score: Two thumbs up; 90; A-; * *…
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Title: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Price: $59.99 System(s): PlayStation 3 Release Date: June 12, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Konami (Kojima Productions) ESRB Rating: “Mature” for blood, crude humor, strong language, suggestive themes and violence. Pros: Awesome storyline with new twists to the plot in every chapter, great music and familiar and new characters to interact with. Cons:…
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Title: Grand Theft Aufo IV Price: $59.99 System(s): Xbox 360, PS3 Release Date: April, 28, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Take-Two Interactive (Rockstar) Rating: “Mature” for blood, intense violence, partial nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of alcohol and use of drugs. Pros: Great game play, great narrative story, great mechanics, great online, long game play length, great city details and…
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Title: Gamers (aka Gamers: The Movie) Price: $24.95 (DVD) Release Date: May 6, 2008 Distributer: Monterey Media, Inc. Rating: Unrated Pros: A good mix of both subtle and outrageous humor with engaging characters. Surprisingly well made and funny or an indie film produced in six days. Cons: Starts a little sluggish and goes a little too far with a couple…
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Title: Echochrome (aka echochrome) Price: $9.99 (download only) System(s): PS3 (PSP) Release Date: May 1, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (Studio Japan) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: An innovative use of relatively intuitive controls, cohesive artsy atmosphere and wonderfully challenging platform puzzles. Surprisingly addictive. Cons: Might make you a bit dizzy and large levels make the avatar too…
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Title: The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Price: $27.95 Genre(s): Documentary Release Date: January 29, 2008 Publisher(s): NewLine, Picturehouse Rating: PG-13 Pros: A quirky, funny and often dramatic look into the world of classic arcade competitions and the quest to keep and/or conquer Donkey Kong. A movie even non-gamers will love. Cons: The idiotic second commentary track. Score:…
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Product: X-Arcade Tankstick Price: $199.95 Rating: 9/10 Pros: Easy to install on pretty much any computer and fun to use. Works on Mac and Windows PCs as well as many game consoles (with separate adapters). Cons: Programming the buttons can be a little tricky. It’s not compatible with the Xbox 360, the trackball does not work on all consoles and…
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Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
- Christmas comes to the online Apple Store
- Appletell reviews Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac OS X
- Appletell reviews three accidentally educational games for iPhone, iPod touch
- Droid appearing on Google and causing lines, what about iPhone?
- Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup - November 6, 2009
- Assassin’s Creed 2 extended preview airing during South Park episode
- Child’s Play charity is up and running
- Opinion: Visually impaired gamer’s suit against Sony may be a bit frivolous
- PlayStation Store Update: A war on the moon and monkey business on the PSP (November 8 to 14, 2009)
- Spike TV to premiere Assassins Creed: Lineage short film
