Gamertell

FROM APPLETELL – The iPad doesn’t even have a release date yet, and the mobile maniacs are worried about gaming on the newest portable wonder. So, will it be better then on iPhone? Here’s a look at how it could be. MORE »

Haven’t caught all of the Gamertell news this week?  Here’s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles!

• Nintendo announces DS XL release date, details
  “Nintendo has just sent out a press release announcing the DS XL handheld game system. The system will launch March 28, 2010, and retail for $189.99. Here are the rest of the specs straight from the press release: “The screens…” MORE »
• PlayStation Home Update: Help us Obi Wan Kenobi, aliens are attacking Home
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• Recession Effect: The end of Geek, Play and Girls of Gaming magazines
  ” Three more game-relate print pubs have crumbled under the force of an economic recession and inexpensive online competition. Fusion Publishing, Inc., recently filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, essentially shutting down Geek Monthly Magazine, Play…” MORE »
• 100 Classic Books DS e-reader out June 2010
  “Nintendo’s early 2010 lineup contains 100 Classic Books, an interesting application that turns your DS into an e-reader with 100 books for only $19.99. It could be a boon for students, or people who just enjoy classic literature, when…” MORE »
• Super Mario Galaxy 2, Metroid: Other M to be released in mid 2010
  ” Great news has unexpectedly come later in the evening than usual. IGN has confirmed two major Nintendo Wii games are said to be released sometime in the middle of 2010. Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M are…” MORE »

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FROM APPLETELL – Wow, what a list this week. We saw quite a few quality apps drop on the App Store (and I’m not referring to Apple’s removal of risqué apps).
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FROM APPLETELL – Here’s a game where you throw bananas at monkeys. Is that enough to make a game entertaining? I suppose that depends upon how you feel about dodgeball.
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FROM APPLETELL – Big news this morning is that Freeverse has been bought out by games publisher ngmoco, following a major infusion of funding for the latter company.
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FROM APPLETELL – Created for those who love soccer (and the potential rule breaking that may be involved in it), Hand of God is a pretty interesting application. In essence, instead of being the player, you are the ball.
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Haven’t caught all of the Gamertell news this week?  Here’s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles!

• An Amanda Evert doll will cost you $160
  “Video game collectors with quite a bit of cash to spare should start saving up for the Tonner Doll Company’s rendition of Tomb Raider‘s Amanda Evert. The Amanda Evert doll, which you can see in an image…” MORE »
• Deal of the Day: Nicky Boom 2 free for iPhone, iPod Touch
  “This one ends son so get to it as quickly as possible. For 24 hours, developer DotEmu is giving away Nicky Boom 2 for iPhone and iPod Touch. That’s right, zero dollars. Free ninety-nine. The game is available through the…” MORE »
• Vintage NES system fetches $13,000 USD at online auction
  “I guess many of us have our old NES system lying around somewhere. Mine is in a closet gathering dust after a failed attempt at resurrection a couple of years ago. I tried every hack in the book to make it work…” MORE »
• Fast Finger Keyboards have ASAP, BRB and LOL keys
  ” I don’t like to encourage text message speak, but if you rely on it to get through your daily emails and instant messages, you may want to pick up the Fast Finger keyboard that’s one of the highlights of New…” MORE »
• PS3 DVR Torne arriving in Japan in March 2010
  “The Torne, which is one of the most practical PS3 peripherals, is headed to Japan in March, 2010. Heard of it? No? It’s a shame, as it’s pretty much a tiny unit that attaches to your PS3 and…” MORE »

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FROM APPLETELL – Fricitional Games is offering gamers their first look at actual in-game footage from their brand new horror game, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, due August 2010.
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FROM APPLETELL – This week is all about IM since we finally saw the release of Meebo. But even if IM isn’t your cup of tea, I have you covered with this week’s list.
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FROM APPLETELL – Gendai Games has officially announced the winner of the Macworld 2010 GameSalad Challenge: Stunt Squirrels by Fire Maple Games.
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