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Blake Grundman

Contributing Writer | 148Apps

Mild mannered programmer by day; gamer, podcaster, and writer by night. Blake is a staff writer for 148Apps, as well as the Managing Editor at GamesAreEvil.com. He also co-hosts and produces the EvilCast Recap podcast with fellow gaming junkies Ross Polly, Keri Honea, and Chris Nitz.

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Ghostbusters Pinball Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on November 12th, 2014
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar :: HAUNTINGLY MEDIOCRE
We ain't afraid of no ghosts! Too bad the Ghostbusters brand is merely haunting another classic table.
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South Park Pinball Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on October 29th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: FAN SERVICE GALORE
It is hard to go wrong when tables are obviously being designed by fans of a specific property.
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NHL 2K Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on October 29th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: FAR FROM ALL-STAR
After three years away, the NHL 2K brand returns to mobile. Can it live up to the advancements made in its absence or will it be left chasing the puck?
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Star Warfare 2: Payback Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on October 22nd, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: ONE-TRICK PONY
Unfortunately, it doesn't take long for Star Warfare 2's free-firing fun to turn into repetitive monotony.
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Here's How the Apple Watch Could Transform iOS Gaming

Posted by Blake Grundman on October 17th, 2014


With the Apple Watch’s generic release date of, “early 2015” hovering on the horizon, it's only a matter of time before gamers begin to ask “What’s in it for us?” The obvious choice would be to place entire games directly on the face of the watch, but its limited form factor could prove to be a problem - to say the least. We've thought long and hard about the impending reality of wearable entertainment and decided to think outside of the box a bit. Here are just a few of the ideas of what developers might have waiting for us very soon.

Banner Saga Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on October 9th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: TACTICALLY TERRIFIC
Rarely do you see an iOS port that goes to such great lengths to preserve what made the PC version so special.
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FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Review

+ Universal & Apple Watch App - Designed for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
By Blake Grundman on October 2nd, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: YELLOW CARD
This season, EA Sports has decided to offer up a more bite-sized portion of the FIFA experience. Unfortunately it still feels like something is missing.
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Almightree: The Last Dreamer Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on September 17th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: CLIMBING HIGHER
Can this Zelda-inspired platformer reach new heights of success?
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The Walking Dead Pinball Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on August 29th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: DECISIONS
Zen Studios is at it again, taking a property that would never seem to work as a pinball table and turning it into an "must play."
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Madden NFL Mobile Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on August 26th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: FINALLY GETS IT RIGHT
It looks like EA Sports has finally discovered how to tread the line between free-to-pay and pay-to-win. Simply put, they finally figured it out.
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They Need To Be Fed 3 Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on August 26th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: GRAVITY-DEFYING GREATNESS
Sequels often fall prey to the success of their predecessors. Sadly, this is another unfortunate case.
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The Firm Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on August 25th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: FREE FALLING FRUSTRATION
Trading stock isn't for the faint of heart, be sure to have an effective exit plan.
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King of Fighters '98 Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on August 6th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: ALMOST A KNOCKOUT
This "Best of" version of the King of Fighters series packs a serious punch, as long as you have a bluetooth controller at your disposal.
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Urban Trial Freestyle Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on July 30th, 2014
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar ::
A rough ride that has trouble keeping its wheels on the track.
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Real Boxing's New Combo Update is a Knockout

Posted by Blake Grundman on July 18th, 2014
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: A KNOCKOUT :: Read Review »

Put up your dukes! The folks over at Vivid Games are proud to announce the newest update to their 2012 Editor's Choice garnering boxing simulator, Real Boxing.

The appropriately titled, "Combo Update," adds a whole new brawling mechanic to the player's arsenal. Successfully landing six consecutive punches from alternating sides will unlock a stamina boost that allows for up to three additional strikes. This should hopefully help simulate the adrenaline boost that a fighter would get when pummeling an opponent into submission.

Real Boxing usually costs $0.99, but it is currently on sale in the App Store for free. So be sure to not miss out on this limited time offer.