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CES 2010 Hands On: The Simpsons Arcade for iPhone, iPod Touch
The Simpsons Arcade is a 2D side-scroller based around a misadventure of Homer Simpson. One day while leaving Moe’s Tavern he spots a donut. When the donut starts rolling away, Homer chases after it without knowing the donuts terrible secret. The donut contains a flash drive that exposes a scheme that involves some popular Simpson’s characters. A silly story, yes, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from a Simpson’s game. You control Homer’s movement with…
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Steam (deeply) discounting 6 games for New Year’s Day
Steam has discounted 6 games for New Year’s Day only. You can grab both Portal and Mass Effect for under $10 along with Devil May Cry 4 and Sam and Max Complete for up to 75% off.
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Five surprisingly disappointing games of 2009
Despite getting critical acclaim from many, these five games gave me nothing but stress and I have to get this off my chest before 2010 gets underway.
The Legend of Zelda on the iPhone?
FROM APPLETELL – Well, no. Of course not. But Across Age for iPhone and iPod touch may very well be close enough to Hyrule to make Zelda fans feel right at home.
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Nintendo downloads for November 30, 2009
Perhaps Nintendo is looking to take advantage of Cyber Monday shoppers, because it has released 10 games for download this week, four WiiWare, two Virtual Console and four DSiWare titles. Pretty substantial. I guess this also means there’s a good chance everyone will find something interesting to download. The two… Continue Reading »
Game Trends: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 spells doom for XBLA titles
If you sign into your Xbox Live account and take a look at your Friends list, chances are at least half of your friends are playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This shouldn’t be surprising as Activision said MW2 sold 4.7 million copies in its first day of release… Continue Reading »
Konami selling its iPhone, iPod Touch games for 99 cents each
Black Friday deals are always exciting to look at and fantasize about. Getting up and bearing the weather and crowds is a whole new can of worms though. For now lets take the digital approach and grab some iPhone and iPod Touch games from the security of our own dwellings.… Continue Reading »
Gamertell’s 2009 Wii holiday gift guide
Thanksgiving (and Black Friday!) and the December holidays are nearly upon us. You know what that means – it’s the time when gamers’ thoughts turn to their holiday wish lists, eager to play the very best and brightest that the previous year has brought. If you’re a Wii owner, or… Continue Reading »
Nintendo downloads for November 16, 2009
Nintendo has just announced that this week it will begin offering free demos of WiiWare games via the Wii Shop Channel. You look under WiiWare once you’re in the Wii Shop Channel, and look for demos. Right now you can get Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord,… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
New Super Mario Bros Wii exudes games of olde, melding the best aspects of pretty much every Mario-based platformer ever made and then some. But it’s more than just a jumpastic, coin gathering platformer. It’s a speed trek through gaming nostalgia that pretty much any gamer will enjoy. Continue Reading »
Hallmark’s Christmas 2009 Galaga arcade cabinet ornament
As a followup to the 2008 Pac-Man mini arcade cabinet ornament, Hallmark is sticking with the same theme. This year’s ornament is a miniaturized reproduction of the Galaga arcade cabinet (QXI1365) complete with mini buttons, mini joystick, lights and sounds. Press the buttons and you are treated to several seconds… Continue Reading »
‘Splosion Man now supports avatar awards
Splosion Man was one of the shining jewels in the Xbox 360’s summer of arcade festivities earlier this year (2009). It involved the simple concept of exploding your character through platform-heavy levels to end the stage. Splosion Man is also one of the first games to give awards that can… Continue Reading »
Nintendo downloads for October 26, 2009
Hey Gamertell readers. The weekly Nintendo Downloads update has been absent for a while. Did you miss it? Well, its back! This week, if you own a Wii, you can get into the Halloween spirit! Two of the four games released are guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood.… Continue Reading »
Macworld 2010
"Apple may not be at Macworld 2010, but Appletell is, bringing you news, photos and videos directly from the show floor and special events. Join us February 10-14 to see what new products 2010 has in store for Macintosh, iPhone, iPod and iPad (yes, iPad) owners."
Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
