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Though Konami’s iPES app released in late 2009 didn’t deliver on the promise of pocket football, the announcement of a proper release for PES 2010 on iPhone should make up for the disappointment. Timed to coincide with the World Cup in South Africa, the fully 3D title will offer an …
Read More »Apple profits soar on iPhone sales
Apple’s profits have almost doubled as sales of iPhone leap 131 per cent. For the quarter ending March 27th, the firm posted net quarterly profit of $3.07 billion (2bn), compared to $1.62 billion (1.05bn) during the same period a year ago. The company’s revenues were up from $9.08bn a year …
Read More »Jagex returns to Apple with Star Cannon
New shmup the first of more iPhone titles from Runescape studio
Read More »Football Manager coming to iPhone
It’s a title that gamers have been demanding for years and now Sega’s Sports Interactive has finally announced that it is coming – and it will be here within the next 48 hours. Football Manager Handheld 2010, as it will be called, should hopefully be on the App Store by …
Read More »iPhone out-numbers DS and PSP
As part of its OS4 presentation in the US tonight, Apple has taken time to highlight one fight that it can never be accused of losing – the numbers game. Apple’s senior vice president of software Scott Forstall pointed out that there are currently 50,000 games and entertainment apps available …
Read More »Apple reveals iPhone Game Center
Apple has lifted the lid on its next generation of operating software for the iPhone and iPod Touch, bringing with it a brand new game-centric network dubbed Game Centre. The new service will allow developers to implement leaderboards, multiplayer matchmaking and player profiles in their titles – functionality currently offered …
Read More »Unity iPhone 1.7 released
Latest version includes free iPad support - as over 15 Unity-authored iPad apps roll out
Read More »GDC: Unity claims ‘engine with broadest support’
New version of increasingly popular engine unveiled in San Francisco; Adds Android, iPad and PS3
Read More »iPhones Street Fighter IV detailed
Capcom’s iPhone adaptation of combo-heavy 2.5D brawler Street Fighter IV will be released on the App Store next month and will cost $9.99, the publisher has announced. Speaking with GamePro, the company also confirmed that the game will feature just eight characters – less than half of the 19 that …
Read More »SFIV heading to iPhone
It’s a series known for its complicated and precise six-button combos. It’s a series that has spawned many dedicated joypads and joysticks. And now Capcom has said that it wants to bring Street Fighter to the button-less Apple iPhone. More specifically, IGN has confirmed that Street Fighter IV is currently …
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