Hipsters everywhere have spent this summer anxiously awaiting the release of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the latest film from acclaimed director Edgar Wright. But before it was a film, the Scott Pilgrim game got its start in the world of comic books. Now, thanks to the hype surrounding the film, those black and white comics have come to life in fully playable color. (Read More)
Survival games are a dime a dozen these days, but as is usually the case, Backflip Studios knows how to make their mark. They may not bring anything miraculous to the genre, and the style of gameplay reflects some clear inspiration from the competition, but they’ve put the pieces together with enough unique twists to make Ninjump a game that can stand on its own two feet. Sure there are better survival games on the market, but as a free offering, Ninjump is a game that’s well worth playing. (Read More)
Before we get too far into this review, I have a confession I need to make: I’ve never really liked Slingo. The game definitely has its audience, but the simple combination of slots and bingo just did nothing for me. Now Funkitron has taken the Slingo experience and put it on the iPhone, and I just can’t get enough. If the simple act of going portable can turn a negative nelly like me around, it’s safe to say that Slingo and the iPhone might just be the greatest pairing since peanut butter met chocolate. (Read More)
For many, selecting a smartphone is as much about style as it is about technology. Like any public display of accessory, your phone says something about you. Blackberry users are usually seen as being business-minded people, for example, while Android users are often seen as non-conformists. And iPhone users are sexually promiscuous deviants – or so claims a recent report from the dating site OkCupid.com. (Read More)
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