Author: Jaymes Carter

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Ms. Kong from Headup Games Swings into the Play Store and Revives the Endless Runner Genre

On Nov 20, 2014 5:02 pm, by Jaymes Carter

There have been a lot, and that is putting it lightly, endless runners, since the success of Temple Run. It has been a long time, since I have played an endless runner that is so close in style to Temple Run, without yawning and thinking, this is more of the same. Headup Games, out of Cologne, Germany, teamed up with Level Bit, has just changed my mind again about the endless runner genre. Though the mechanics are exactly the same as other endless runners, Ms. Kong, their latest game, appears to have refreshed the genre. Welcome to the jungle!

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Blitz Racer by Mudloop: A Nimble and Colorful Racer Worth Downloading

On Nov 20, 2014 11:10 am, by Jaymes Carter

Sven Magnus, better known to the world as Indie Game Developer, Mudloop, has just released a dynamic little game into the Play Store. Mudloop is based in Belgium, and Mr. Magnus develops his games in Unity and Flash. He has multiple games in the Play Store, such as ADAM, Bye Bye Kitty and 1-Bit-Hero-Retro Platformer. His latest project, is a wonderful arcade racer that is nimble, colorful and fun, called Blitz Racer.

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[Updated] Coming Soon: New Action-RPG called Taichi Panda from Snail Games

On Nov 19, 2014 3:07 pm, by Jaymes Carter

Not to be confused with KungFu Panda, Snail Games recently released gameplay videos at E3 from their upcoming project Taichi Panda.  Snail Games is known for PC games such as Age of Wushu and Heroes of Gaia. It is great to see PC game developers creating new projects for mobile devices. The first game play videos make me wish I had Taichi Panda on my mobile device now, but alas, we will all have to wait a little bit longer because it comes out later this year.

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Quick Play Review: Planet NamNam is a Colorful and Refreshing Arcade FPS from the Game Cooks

On Nov 17, 2014 7:33 pm, by Jaymes Carter

The first thought I had when I looked at the screenshots of Planet NamNam from the Game Cooks was, “This looks like it will be a lot of fun!” The art work is supremely original, the story line is funny, if not humorously creative, and the genre, arcade first person shooter, is one that could use a breath of fresh air. Did the Game Cooks put the right amount of that special sauce into their game? 

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[UPDATED] Tilt to Live: Gauntlet’s Revenge is Coming to Android Soon

On Nov 17, 2014 4:10 pm, by Jaymes Carter

One Man Left Studios is comprised of two old friends that went to elementary school together. Alex Okafor is the developer, and Adam Stewart, provides the artwork and animation. They work remotely from Georgia and Alabama. That setup is quite interesting, but it works, because One Man Left has created some fantastic and fun games that require good gaming skills. Their latest entry, Tilt to Live: Gauntlet’s Revenge, will be making its way to the Play Store soon.

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Goon Studios Teases Us With Their Next Project: Monster vs. Sheep

On Nov 17, 2014 12:12 pm, by Jaymes Carter

Just a few months ago, Goon Studios, a game developer based in Pasadena, California, released the artistically adorable and enjoyable platformer/runner, Boogey Boy. If you haven’t played it yet, you should. It is fun, unique and definitely worth your time. We’ve been in touch with the Goons, since they released Boogey Boy. Recently, they were kind enough, to share an exclusive piece of art for their next project, Monster vs. Sheep with, Droid Gamers.

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[UPDATED] An Interview with Independent Game Designer Semir Saleh – Creator of Dodo Master, An Excellent Platforming Game Coming to Android

On Nov 16, 2014 10:42 pm, by Jaymes Carter

“Alone in a dungeon sat a Dodo in a cage. She was overwhelmed by sadness, her eggs had been taken away.” So begins your journey with a brilliantly conceived, and challenging platforming game, called Dodo Master. The game was released earlier this year on iOS, with a preponderance of high praise. Android gamers will have the opportunity very shortly, to experience what many iOS users have enjoyed. It is an old school platformer that rewards you for your skills, and punishes you for the lack thereof. Semir Saleh, the independent game designer of Dodo Master, was kind enough to speak with me, to talk about his game, his origins and why he is willing to do it all over again.  I introduce to you, the Dodo Master himself, Semir Saleh.

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Weekend Play: Stick Hero is Another Quick and Fun Game from Ketchapp

On Nov 16, 2014 9:17 pm, by Jaymes Carter

Ketchapp seems to be delivering simple and fun games, one right after the other. In the past month or so, they have pushed The Tower, Amazing Thief and Make Them Fight into the Play Store. Thus far, all of the games have a few things in common. They have clean and simple graphics, they are easy to pick up and put down for quick game play, and each one is entertaining in its own right. Most recently, Ketchapp, in collaboration with WF Games, brought Stick Hero to the Play Store. Anybody in your family can pick up and play this game easily. All it requires is a good judge of distance.

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Weekend Play: Birds of a Feather Flock Together: Endless Doves Comes to the Play Store

On Nov 15, 2014 12:12 pm, by Jaymes Carter

Nitrome has made a follow-up to their popular title 8-Bit Doves. In the same glorious, and almost monochromatic fashion, they have released Endless Doves into the Play Store. Yes, let all the Flappy Bird comparisons begin. In this case, I don’t think they are really warranted. The quality of this extraordinarily difficult game is unmatched in its control, atmosphere and personality. It is a straightforward game, that is as challenging as Wave, Wave to play, by Noodlecake Games. However, accepting failure with this title, is much easier, because of the delightful touches the designers have placed in the game. Endless Doves should be downloaded for the attention to detail alone. The graphics are a throwback to the early days of Nintendo Gameboys.