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King.com, Swedish developer and publisher of social games, today released their popular Bubble Witch Saga for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch). The game is one of the most popular Facebook games, with over four million daily users. The mobile version means that players can connect and synch their …
Read More »EA cans Rock Band iOS
Publisher's licensing deal with Harmonix expires after July 31st
Read More »Rock Band iOS apps to be delisted next week
EA has announced it will be discontinuing downloads of all Rock Band iOS apps at the end of the month. The publisher released a Q&A earlier today explaining the decision was made based on an expiring licensing agreement with Harmonix. "EA’s licensing agreement with Harmonix is ending and as a …
Read More »The Walking Dead episode one hits iOS this Thursday
The first episode of Telltale’s episodic adventure game The Walking Dead will land on the App Store this week. The developer has announced episode ‘A New Day’ will be available on July 26th for iPhone 4, iPad 2 and 3, and fourth generation or greater iPods. It’ll cost $4.99, and …
Read More »Apple offers iOS hack fix to devs
Developers are now able to update their apps to prevent users exploiting the iOS loophole that granted users free access to in-app-purchases. The Guardian reports that Apple has approached developers with news of the fix that has to be implemented via an app update. Furthermore, once updated an app will …
Read More »CSR Racing dev defends ‘energy’ micropayment design
The developer behind iOS hit CSR Racing has defended the implementation of microtransactions within the title. The game limits the time players can spend racing in a single session by rationing ‘gas’. Once gas has expired players can either leave it and return later when it will have recharged or …
Read More »Former Epic vets working on UE3-powered iOS title
New studio BitMonster working on 'triple-A' adventure RPG Lili
Read More »Your iPad can now control your Xbox 360
Microsoft’s My Xbox Live iOS app has been updated to offer users the ability to control their console with their iDevice. The app’s v1.6 update allows iPad users to take control of a number of features including launching games, watching Xbox Live videos, in-video controls and browsing of the general …
Read More »The Dark Knight and Justice League mobile titles hit this month
A couple of new titles featuring comic superheroes make their way to mobile devices this month. DC has announced Justice League: Earth’s Final Defense for iOS. The title will be developed by Netmarble according to AppAdvice, and features JL leading members Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and The Flash. …
Read More »Hacker opens up iOS to free in-app purchases
New exploit could cost developers thousands in lost revenue
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