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Compression HD Gets Support for iCade

By Carter Dotson on June 30th, 2011

Compression HD is one of the first games to release an update with support for the iCade through their SDK.

iCade Core Hardware Review

By Carter Dotson on May 4th, 2012

The iCade Core is a redesigned version of the original iCade, eliminating the original arcade cabinet motif in exchange for a more portable design.

The Blocks Cometh Is Now Universal With New Characters and iCade Support

By Carter Dotson on August 2nd, 2012

Climb and destroy blocks on the iPad using a heavily-armed araknasaur, pixelated ninja, or app bloggers, with the new The Blocks Cometh update.

iCade Mobile Hardware Review

By Carter Dotson on May 4th, 2012

The iCade Mobile is a handheld version of the classic iCade hardware, repurposed to fit the iPhone and iPod touch.

iCade and Midway Arcade Unite

By Lisa Caplan on April 26th, 2012

Midway Arcade’s collection of classic arcade titles are now iCade compatible

iCade Makes An Early Splash At CES 2012

By Blake Grundman on January 9th, 2012

CES kicks off with a bang!

CES 2012: iCade and PAC-MAN - a Match Made in Geek Heaven

By Lisa Caplan on January 12th, 2012

ION Audio and Namco Bandai pair up to bring Pac Man for iPad to iCade lineup.

ThinkGeek Announces the iCADE 8-Bitty

By Brad Hilderbrand on February 13th, 2012

Mobile gaming just got a lot easier with the announcement of the 8-BItty.

iCade, a Tabletop Arcade Dock for the iPad is Real

By Jeff Scott on January 10th, 2011

The classic arcade geeks dreams have come true.

ThinkGeek iCade Hardware Review

By Rob LeFebvre on June 28th, 2011

Good heavens, this is one sexy beast.

Silverfish MAX Released for iPad with iCade Support

By Carter Dotson on July 28th, 2011

Silverfish from Chaotic Box has been released for the iPad with iCade support as Silverfish MAX.

iMAME Hits The App Store - Classic Gaming Nirvana, But For How Long?

By Jeff Scott on December 21st, 2011

If classic gaming is your thing, I would highly suggest you grab it right this very second, if not sooner. It can’t last long.

Relive the Glory of 80s Gaming With Vectrex Regeneration

By Rob LeFebvre on November 29th, 2012

The Vectrex home console came out in 1982, and was the first console to use vector instead of raster graphics. It also didn’t connect to the TV, but to its own monitor. Shocking! You can grab it today for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and play Minestorm, the game that came with the original [...]

CES 2012: Gametel Controller Brings Console Style Input To iOS

By Jennifer Allen on January 9th, 2012

An ideal alternative to touch based gaming?

60beat Introduces GamePad, A New External Controller for iOS

By Carter Dotson on January 6th, 2012

60beat has introduced a new controller peripheral for iOS devices entitled the GamePad, which connects through the headset port.

Mystery of the Japanese Werewolf Review

By Carter Dotson on May 7th, 2012
Our Rating: :: HOWL AT THE MOON

Mystery of the Japanese Werewolf is a Metroidvania-style platformer with retro graphics and goofy humor.

Link: Simul80 - Use OSX Controllers to Play iOS Games

By Rob LeFebvre on September 7th, 2012

The developer behind 1-bit Ninja, Ben Hopkins, has released a new game, called Oh Hi! Octopi. To celebrate, he’s also released an OS X app called Simul80 that emulates a bluetooth keyboard, allowing you to use your OS X Mac’s keyboard to play his new game, or any iCade compatible game. Check it out in [...]

The Portable Podcast, Episode 117

By Carter Dotson on December 27th, 2011

On this episode of The Portable Podcast, host Carter Dotson and co-host Jaden Walker discuss AT&T data throttling, card games, the iCADE, and asynchronous multiplayer games.

The 60beat GamePad Adds Support for More Games

By Carter Dotson on February 9th, 2012

60beat’s GamePad has added support for several new titles this month.

Guitar Apprentice for iPad Rocks CES 2012

By Jordan Minor on January 10th, 2012

Turn an Apple tablet into an Apple axe.

SteelSeries Free Mobile Wireless Controller Review

By Rob LeFebvre on December 11th, 2012

The SteelSeries Free wireless mobile controller brings super portability and high-end game controller design to a well-heeled game pad that’s compatible with a large amount of iOS games and devices.

Cascadia Game's GameDock Will Make Playing iOS Games on TV Much More Comfy

By Rob Rich on July 13th, 2012

Ever want to play iOS games at home on the television without still having to resort to virtual touch controls? There’s a Kickstarter for that!

Shuttle Scuttle Review

By Carter Dotson on July 6th, 2012
Our Rating: :: A GOOD SCUTTLE

Shuttle Scuttle is an NES-inspired shoot ‘em up that has players trying to rescue astronauts and kill alien invaders.

Oh Hi! Octopi! Review

By Carter Dotson on September 13th, 2012
Our Rating: :: SOUR OCTOPUS

Oh Hi! Octopi! is an arcade game with an interesting arcade-style premise that may be an acquired taste.

Gaming on iOS is About to Get Physical With a Variety of External Joystick and Gamepad Solutions.

By Carter Dotson on February 14th, 2011

Touch screen gaming’s biggest complaint has been the lack of physical controls, a complaint which the Fling, JOYSTICK-IT, iCADE, and iControlPad are all hoping to alleviate with their various physical controller solutions.

Kung Fu Rabbit to Save Baby Bunnies Soon

By Rob Rich on February 22nd, 2012

Bulkypix is set to release yet another stylish-looking platformer. This is not a complaint.

Metal Slug 1 Review

By Carter Dotson on January 2nd, 2013
Our Rating: :: SLUGGISH

Metal Slug 1 is a faithful port of the arcade classic that’s about as good as it can be on the platform. Just one problem: this game was not made to be played with virtual controls.

Neoteria Review

By Carter Dotson on March 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: CONTROLLING

Neoteria is a retro-style shoot ‘em up that plays much better with real controls.

Super Crate Box Review

By Carter Dotson on January 6th, 2012
Our Rating: :: AWESOME BOX

Super Crate Box is an fast-paced arcade action game developed by Vlambeer that makes players try to survive against hordes of enemies swarming them.

Sonic the Hedgehog's Remastered Version Finally Releases, and it Comes Bearing New Goodies and Secrets

By Carter Dotson on May 17th, 2013

Sonic the Hedgehog has been reborn on iOS. There are some spoilers in this article about a hidden feature – so beware!