Puzzlings is a whimsical, kid-friendly match-3 with a focus on item collection. While it’s too easy for experienced gamers, it does offer a polished product that should please the casual crowd.

E3 Wrap-up: Canadian Game Studio Bight Games Bringing It Big to the iPhone

At both E3 and WWDC, we had a chance to talk with Stuart Duncan from Canadian gaming studio, Bight Games. They have a number of games coming out this year for the iPhone, published by Sonic Boom.

Tower Defense + Giant 50’s Horror Movie Bugs = Kill All Bugs

Kill All Bugs is a tower defense game with a great 50s monster movie feel. This TD game differs from others in that it is much less complex in the setup, but perhaps more complex in the strategy. You only have 3 different towers that are not upgradable. Their unique power is in their ability to work together to increase their power when placed in certain formations.

Another unique feature is that the bugs in the game are a little smarter than your usual TD enemies. They, apparently, will have the ability to avoid defenses or find the route that will damage them the least.

We should see this game soon as the expected release date is mid to late June. Take a look at the preview trailer below for a better idea of how the game plays.

It’s Puzzling

Puzzlings is a match 3 type game with lots of twists and a huge collection element. As you play the game you will unlock various clothing items that you can dress your character up with. There are literally thousands of different combinations you can create once you unlock all of the items. The actual game play itself looks like your typical match-3 game, but there are some interesting combos and different matching methods you can do that might breath a little more life into the genre.
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Stoneloops! sets a new standard for Zuma-style match-3s. While the gameplay will be very familiar to most, Stoneloops! of Jurassica brings a new level of finesse and polish to the table.

Aurora Feint II: Arena Daemons is a complex, compelling match-3 with actual depth, featuring many multiplayer features and quite a bit of strategy. While it’s plagued with crashes and will drain your battery, the actual game is excellent.

In Dapple, instead of swapping blocks, you have to use your paints to blend new colors and clear clusters of four or more. It’s a fun new take on the color-matching formula that requires some new strategies and makes for loads of fun. If it weren’t for the price, Dapple could be a real hit.