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Square Enix launches Final Fantasy tower defense Crystal Defenders

Square Enix has recently launched a tower defense game for the iPhone called Crystal Defenders. The game uses Final Fantasy characters such as the Black Mages and follows a standard tower defense format. At $7.99 for the full version, and a free Lite version, it’s worth checking out.

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Metal Gear Solid for the iPhone

Okay I won’t post too many more iPhone game releases but I know you’re stoked about Metal Gear for the iPhone. The game is based on the characters and story from Metal Gear Solid 4, and according to Konami, 8 levels will be available in the game with more stages to be added later. I’ll keep you updated about its release.

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SimCity now available for the iPhone

EA has launched an iPhone version of the classic game SimCity. SimCity is what started it all. Before virtual worlds were popular, SimCity had everyone going nuts over the idea of making their own city. Created by Will Wright and originally released for the Mac and Amiga in 1989, the game has been a hit release after release.

SimCity is now available for $9.99USD through the App Store.

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Katamari now available for the iPhone

I love the idea of console games coming to mobile. Back when QB was first starting out, we were solely about mobile games. The problem was, they all totally sucked. It made for a really cynical blog that pretty much only doled out bad reviews. Most of our hate was concentrated on the RAZR and every game that came with it. I constantly talked about how the day will come when mobile gaming will be fun and we’ll have genuine console ports. It’s incredible that I’m still blogging and that day has come.

Katamari is now available for the iPhone. Heck yeah! The game costs $8 on the App Store and although I haven’t played it yet, it seems to have most of the functionality of the original game.

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The most innovative mobile games of 2008

Ah booth girls. I wonder if being surrounded by professionals gives them any incentive to change their career from cute girl with a smile, to cute girl with a smile and a real PR job. I would love to do PR for a company that I actually believed in and loved their product. Actually, it would be even better to do PR for something that was totally intangible. Here are some things I would love to help with public relations, not that they need it:

  • Catching stuff people throw at you.
  • That feeling when you’re full but not stuffed.
  • Being the guy who hooks people up.
  • Getting free stuff because you know someone.
  • Oh yeah, and click here to find out the most innovative mobile games of 2008

    LG develops 4G (LTE) Windows Mobile device

    LG has been showcasing various LTE technologies and one of them was a WinMo phone running over LTE. The potential for LTE is amazing and it will definitely be the missing link for full video streaming and media capabilities on a device.

    With LTE technology, users can download a 700 MB movie file in less than one minute at speeds of 100 Mbps. LTE technology would also allow consumers to simultaneously stream four HD movies without any buffering.

    This is going to be an incredible advancement in mobile devices and LG are doing a great job of pioneering the technology. With over 250 staff on the research and development team, expect the first LTE devices to come from LG.

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    Tekken 2 hits Verizon - Win a Tekken 5 arcade machine!

    Namco has announced that Tekken 2 is available on Verizon. The game features 3D graphics as well as the original arcade classics. Also, you’ll be able to unlock characters. Verizon customers who download the game from now until March 3rd 2009, will be entered for a chance to win a Tekken 5 arcade machine and other cool prizes. Verizon Wireless customers who wish to enter without downloading the game from their Verizon Wireless phones may enter by sending a 3×5 card with their first and last name, physical address, phone number and birth date to: “TEKKEN” Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 10849, Rochester, NY 14610.

    Verizon Wireless customers can purchase and download TEKKEN 2 from the What’s New, Verizon Exclusives or Action Games categories in the Games shopping aisle in the Get It Now or Media Center virtual store on a number of popular Verizon Wireless phones. Customers can download “TEKKEN 2″ for a monthly subscription fee of $3.99 or for $9.99 for unlimited use purchase.

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    Gameloft’s Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes for the iPhone

    Gameloft’s Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes is a great take on first-person shooting for the iPhone. I’ve seen a lot of companies attempt to make a good FPS but there are many limitations. The most basic form of FPS involves a virtual d-pad on the touchscreen. This isn’t the best way to do controls because the d-pad requires the ability to slide your fingers between directions, and with a touchscreen, you’re more pressing individual directions. Diagonal is difficult too. The other FPS I’ve seen involves using the accelerometer to move the individual. This isn’t perfect either because it requires you tilt the screen making it difficult to focus on what you’re trying to shoot. Gameloft’s approach is a touchscreen style thumbstick, much like the one you would find on an XBOX 360. Watch the video to see it in action.

    Brothers in Arms is available on the App Store for $9.99

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    Nintaii for BlackBerry - first accelerometer game for BlackBerry

    Fresh off of our review of Nintaii for BlackBerry, where BBCool JB gave it a stellar 4 out of 5, I was contacted today by the fine folks at Mobigloo. They wanted to let me know that Nintaii was now available for BlackBerry Storm users - and is likely the first BlackBerry Storm game to make use of the accelerometer. You can check out the video above demonstrating Nintaii’s addictive gameplay, or read the review below. I can’t wait to see more games which make use of the BlackBerry Storm’s potential.

    Nintaii for BlackBerry Reviewed
    Nintaii for the BlackBerry Storm
    Nintaii for all other BlackBerrys

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