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CES 2012: Guitarlink Air Provides Axe to Amp or iOS Device Output without the Wires

By Lisa Caplan on January 12th, 2012

The Guitarlink Air systems lets guitarists connect wirelessly with traditional output devices and to iPad and iPhone.

Kung Fu Rabbit Review

By Lisa Caplan on March 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: CHARMING CHALLENGE

Kung Fu Rabbit is a traditional platformer that will have players climbing walls

The Portable Podcast, Episode 119

By Carter Dotson on January 10th, 2012

On this episode of The Portable Podcast, host Carter Dotson talks to Vlambeer about the recent release of Super Crate Box for iOS, and with Gavin Bowman of Retro Dreamer about the recent release of DoubleTake for Android, and his thoughts on the new iCade models.

Dynamite Jack: Hopefully Coming To iPad Very Soon

By Jennifer Allen on April 17th, 2012

And just why you should be so excited.

Best and Worst (and WTF) of CES 2011

By Rob LeFebvre on January 11th, 2011

A quick and dirty round up af what we got to see, hold and touch at the CES 2011 conference.

The Portable Podcast, Episode 125

By Carter Dotson on February 21st, 2012

This week on The Portable Podcast, host Carter Dotson talks to Tunde Olatunji, the developer of The Battle of the Wordsmiths, and to Derek Doucett of Ravenous Games about League of Evil 2.

The Portable Podcast, Episode 154

By Carter Dotson on September 11th, 2012

On this episode of The Portable Podcast, host Carter Dotson talks to Oh Hi! Octopi! and Simul80 developer Ben Hopkins of kode80, and discusses Infinite Surf with developer Jared Bailey.

Gameloft Drops a Huge Bombshell; First Legit Controller for iOS, the Duo Gamer Coming This Week

By Jeff Scott on October 1st, 2012

The Duo Gamer is a huge deal for core gamers. Huge. Officially supported by Apple, the Duo Gamer sees unprecidented iOS support; but, sadly restricted as it only supports Gameloft games.

A Retro Gamer Dream Come True - Atari Greatest Hits App Released

By Jeff Scott on April 6th, 2011

I have been a HUGE fan of Atari since way back before I can remember. Now available, 100 Atari arcade and 2600 games for $0.15 each? Yes, please!

The Other Brothers Review

By Carter Dotson on April 15th, 2013
Our Rating: :: NEW COKE

There’s no game with quite such promise that gets squandered on something so frustrating to play like The Other Brothers.

Vectrex Regeneration Review

By Jennifer Allen on December 5th, 2012
Our Rating: :: FULL OF NOSTALGIA

Offering a bundle of Vectrex games in one attractive and easy to access package. It’s fun but its age does show, of course.

Retro Games Review

By Jennifer Allen on April 11th, 2012
Our Rating: :: 8-BIT MEMORIES

A walk down nostalgia lane with this collection of 8-bit wonders.

Donkey Jump Review

By Jordan Minor on December 28th, 2011
Our Rating: :: GROUNDED

Jump higher and higher to save trapped donkeys in this challenging platformer.

Temple Run: Brave Review

By Carter Dotson on June 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: RUN! AGAIN!

Temple Run: Brave is a new verrsion of the smash-hit endless runner that lets players play as Merida from the Pixar movie Brave.

Vertex Blaster Supports Remote Control Options via Joypad and iControlPad

By Carter Dotson on September 19th, 2011

Vertex Blaster is a twin-stick shooter that features support for both the iControlPad and Joypad for remote control of the game.

Astronot Review

By Carter Dotson on June 26th, 2012
Our Rating: :: IT'S ASTRONOT EASY

Astronot is an old-school Metroid-style game that packs a retro difficulty level with its retro aesthetic.

Kid Vector Review

By Carter Dotson on August 15th, 2012
Our Rating: :: FOR ADULTS

Kid Vector is a trial platformer with a level of challenge that makes it squarely for those adult enough to take on the challenge.

Super Ox Wars Review

By Carter Dotson on July 13th, 2012
Our Rating: :: CAPRICIOUS

Super Ox Wars is the latest game from gaming industry veteran Jeff Minter, a psychedelic bullet hell shoot ‘em up inspired by a festival in a small Brazilian village in the Amazon.

League of Evil 2 Review

By Carter Dotson on February 17th, 2012
Our Rating: :: DELIGHTFULLY WICKED

League of Evil 2 is a sequel to the iOS trial platformer with a new art style, new levels, and new features.

INC Review

By Carter Dotson on November 21st, 2011
Our Rating: :: OCCUPIED

INC is a comic book-inspired action-platformer from retro revival enthusiasts OrangePixel.

Mos Speedrun Review

By Carter Dotson on January 16th, 2012
Our Rating: :: MOST SPEEDRUN

Mos Speedrun is a platformer built around trying to complete the levels as quickly as possible, along with exploring them for treasure and secrets.

Gridrunner Review

By Carter Dotson on March 5th, 2012
Our Rating: :: RUN TO THE GRID

Gridrunner is a remake of Jeff Minter’s series of arcade-style shooters, a hybrid of Centipede and Galaga.

Caverns of Minos Review

By Carter Dotson on January 31st, 2012
Our Rating: :: CAVERNS OF FUN

Caverns of Minos is a hybrid shoot ‘em up and lunar lander game from Jeff Minter’s Llamasoft.

Arcade Jumper Review

By Carter Dotson on November 3rd, 2011
Our Rating: :: A LITTLE JUMPY

Arcade Jumper is a retro-inspired platformer with special features for the iPad.

Rush City Review

By Carter Dotson on February 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: BREAKOUT

Rush City is an endless runner where players control an escaping alien, avoiding helicopters and perilous falls while collecting stars and completing objectives.

Midway Arcade Review

By Carter Dotson on February 28th, 2012
Our Rating: :: ALL THE COINS

Midway Arcade is a compilation of 12 arcade games from the annals of Midway history, with prizes to collect, and a virtual arcade to look around.

Velocispider Review

By Carter Dotson on June 1st, 2011
Our Rating: :: DELICIOUS

Velocispider, the newest game from Retro Dreamer, is a Space Invaders-esque shmup featuring a half-velociraptor, half-spider.

Man in a Maze Review

By Angela LaFollette on December 11th, 2012
Our Rating: :: TWISTED FUN

A family-friendly maze puzzler that’s a little odd on the surface, but its humorous and varied gameplay makes it top-notch.

Chrono & Cash Review

By Carter Dotson on June 20th, 2012
Our Rating: :: STRAIGHT CASH, HOMIE

Chrono & Cash is an arcade game that has players trying to collect treasure and avoid hazards.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Review

By Carter Dotson on April 30th, 2012
Our Rating: :: NOT MARVELOUS

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is an iOS version of the classic Dreamcast fighting game, now available on iOS.