Articles Tagged “Games”

Temple Run updated to fix problems with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Temple Run updated to fix problems with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

I am not a huge gaming fan, probably because I just don’t have enough time. But there are moments like standing in a queue or waiting for someone, when a little mindless distraction is welcomed. And that is where Temple Run comes in. It isn’t complicated, it doesn’t take hours of game play to get somewhere and you don’t need to invest your life into it. In case you have’t play it, Temple Run is a simple endless running maze game. You need to escape from some nasty looking Monkeys who are upset because you stole some treasure from the temple. The …

Best Android puzzle game apps

Best Android puzzle game apps

Puzzles can be fun, exciting and rewarding, and they can also exercise your brain cells in the process. Mobile puzzle games extend to a wide variety of games from block-version Tetris games to memory pairing card games. All of these games have one characteristic in common: they are so addictive that players have been reportedly spending huge amounts of time on them. With Android leading the pack in mobile gaming, puzzle games have also evolved from simple, ordinary games to visually stunning brain-bending games that eat your time away. Here are some of the best mind and puzzle games to …

Best Android apps for learning math

Best Android apps for learning math

As much as we hate numbers, we know we can’t escape them. Just when you thought you were rid of your primary and high school classes, numbers are everywhere. They can be part of your job and they certainly can be part of your grocery shopping. Whether you’re an adult who wants to keep your skill with numbers sharp or you’re a parent tutoring his or her child on mathematics, we’ve got your back. We’ve put together for you a list that not only includes Android apps for adults but apps for kids, as well. Kids Numbers and Math Lite …

Game PromoBox: Gamers’ best friend for finding the best and latest PC, Linux, and Mac games

Game PromoBox: Gamers’ best friend for finding the best and latest PC, Linux, and Mac games

If you’re an avid gamer, and you’re always on the lookout for new games to play, you’ll definitely appreciate a good deal. With the help of the Internet, deals aren’t all that hard to find. In fact, there are hundreds of websites that crop up when you do a Google search for a certain game. But, having to sift through so many websites, all offering their own version of the best deals, you might waste more time browsing them than you could have spent purchasing and playing a game. For gamers who want to see all the best deals in …

The DRONE controller wants to be your Android’s partner in crime

The DRONE controller wants to be your Android’s partner in crime

With our devices featuring advanced graphics and lightning-quick processing power these days, it is no wonder why we see so many games being developed for today’s latest Android smartphones and Android tablets. Yeah, awesome graphics are pretty darn sweet, but the main issue at work is that devices lack the ability of a decent controller. Since these “high-tech” toys come standard with Bluetooth, why not develop a controller compatible of playing nice? Touchscreen gaming is lackluser at best, and so, ladies and gentlemen, we we proudly present the DRONE. Yes, because its name is capitalized, it’s obviously absolutely incredible. The …

Quick game review: Temple Run for Android!

Quick game review: Temple Run for Android!

At long last, the much anticipated Android version of Temple Run is available! It was extremely popular on the iOS platform and the developers, Imangi Studios, said they would release an Android version on the 27th of march, which they did. In the two days it’s been released, it’s risen high-high up in the Play Store – So is it as addictive and fun as the iOS version? Let’s find out…

Temple Run is now a free download on Google Play

Temple Run is now a free download on Google Play

Temple Run, the ridiculously popular iOS game that has been downloaded over 40 million times, is finally making its way to Android platform.  Having been promised for a February release by the game developer, we don’t mind the one month delay if it means finally experiencing first-hand what people on the dark other side have been raving about. 40 million people can’t be wrong, surely? As is usually the case, Temple Run can be downloaded for free on the Google Play Store. Be careful though, as you may end up breaking your piggy bank on in-app purchases of coins to …

Quick review: Swerve and Destroy, a beautifully simple game

Quick review: Swerve and Destroy, a beautifully simple game

Have you been looking for a game that is a perfect time-killer? One that is quick to load, easy to play, addictive, but can be put down at any time? If the answer is yes, I may have found it for you. Entitled “Swerve and Destroy”, this graphically deficient, bare-bones game for Android is one of the best I’ve ever played, and it’s guaranteed to keep you occupied for hours.

Ceramic Destroyer Game Review

Ceramic Destroyer Game Review

Ceramic Destroyer may seem like a game that doesn’t offer a real challenge or much competitive play. However, the game mechanics will quickly prove you wrong and show you how addictive and difficult smashing virtual ceramic tiles can really be. This fun game will require you to expertly slingshot different types of bombs to destroy ceramic pieces of various shapes. Despite its simple premise, playing Ceramic Destroyer takes more than aiming your catapult to the tiles. You will need to think very hard on some levels and come up with a good strategy. If you’re a fan of Angry Birds, …

Defense Zone HD for Android – tower defense game review

Defense Zone HD for Android – tower defense game review

If you enjoy playing tower defense games like Defense of the Ancients, you’ll find great joy in Defense Zone HD, a newly launched Android game that provides many hours of action-packed gameplay. Like any tower defense game, Defense Zone puts you into the role of a master strategist that must decide what defenses to build and where to concentrate firepower. DZHD is powered by the popular Unity 3D game engine, so you can expect some good graphics and visual effects. You can buy it on the Google Play store or download the Lite version from the same source. Defense Zone HD …

Quick review: Angry Birds Space, the best in the series

Quick review: Angry Birds Space, the best in the series

The Angry Birds are back, and so are their enemies, the green pigs! The birds have taken flight into outer space, but that still isn’t enough to avoid the pigs, who use spaceships to steal the Angry Bird’s eggs. You know the drill by now. It’s time to deal some payback, but with astrophysics! I’ve been playing Angry Birds Space for about an hour now, and I am thoroughly impressed. In fact I think this is the best version of Angry Birds that Rovio has ever released. What’s New? As you’ll soon see if you give ABS a try, the …

iPad 3 vs ASUS Transformer Prime with Android 4.0: Gaming FIGHT!

iPad 3 vs ASUS Transformer Prime with Android 4.0: Gaming FIGHT!

There is an ongoing battle for world domination in the field of technology, which is especially prominent in the mobile phone and tablet industry. As it’s customary in such epic fights,  the best of the best are pitted against each other, and we, the spectators, witness how the process of natural selection takes its course (Over dramatic, I know, but essentially true). In this segment, we will pit one of the best Android tablets currently available, the ASUS Transformer Prime, against the newly released iPad 3. And, the battlefield of choice is gaming! Introducing the ASUS Transformer Prime with Android 4.0 vs …

Draw Something fever hits Android and iOS – 20 million downloads and counting

Draw Something fever hits Android and iOS – 20 million downloads and counting

As a game developer, you know you hit it big when your app has been downloaded 20 million times! You know that hit it “OMG! big” when your game reaches 20 million downloads in just five weeks. We’re talking about Draw Something, the game that induced owners of Android and iOS devices into a frenzied doodling state. Given that it only took five weeks for Draw Something to accumulate that huge number of downloads, it’s fair to say that OMGPOP (the maker of the app) is off to a good start this year, with the game ruling both the Google Play and …

Temple Run Gets Android Release Date: March 27

Temple Run Gets Android Release Date: March 27

Temple Run, one of the most popular free games in the Apple App Store, will soon make its debut on Android as well. According to developer Imangi Studios, the Temple Run Android release date will be March 27, although the game was previously supposed to reach Google’s mobile OS in February. The endless gameplay of Temple Run is fairly simple by nature: collect as many gold coins as you can, using gestures to jump, slide, duck, and run, while evading the evil monkeys guarding the temple and all the obstacles in your path. Here is a YouTube video showcasing the …

Best Addictive Free Games for Android

Best Addictive Free Games for Android

It’s ridiculously funny how people are willing to spend hours and hours trying to beat someone else’s high score. I have to admit that I’m not really willing to spend even a few bucks just to play games. But, yes, I’ve been tempted many times, especially when I knew that the game was worth the price. Thankfully, there are awesome games in the Android Market that are not just fun, but free as well. So, if you’re tired of your boring life or you’re looking to get away for a minute, get a load of these highly entertaining and addictive …

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