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  • Guitar Rock Tour

    Guitar Hero was featured recently as being one of the fastest selling gaming franchises in US history, and it’s clear why. Instead of now playing air guitar to yourself, you can do it on a physical guitar – not to mention actually being able to hear what your playing. Just last Friday, World Tour hit worldwide, bringing with it a physical drum set and mic retailing at £149.99.

    … But it’s not just the big consoles which are getting the attention – Oh no – Guitar Hero mobile nearly reached platinum (1,000,000 sales worldwide) last year. Platinum! With this in mind, it comes as no surprise that Guitar Rock Tourâ„¢ which is a mobile reincarnation of Guitar Hero, is currently hot on iPhone … (more…)

  • Interview: MooCowMusic

    Developer of the world renowned Band [App Store], Guitarist [App Store] and Pianist [App Store], we got to ask Mark Terry CEO of MooCowMusic a few questions about iPhone development, and how it all started for him … (more…)

  • Pakoon III: Chick Edition

    Developed by Mikko “Mayoneez” Oksalahati, Pakoon III: Chick Edition is a cute little puzzler for iPhone and iPod touch. Guide your chicks threw dangerous territory to escape the dreaded slaughterhouse. Just like it’s Mac and PC desktop counterparts, the game is free of charge.

    Hit up the jump for a full look … (more…)

  • Apper: App Store News, On the Move [Updated]

    A few months back, I got involved in a little project app review site ‘The Apper’ were setting up. They aimed to provide an easy to use, accessible solution to viewing the latest from 7 top app review sites, including them, and us! Consequentially, I am also responsible for designing the app’s icon … (more…)

  • Zombie Mansion: Pre-release Gameplay [VIDEO] [Updated]

    Over the past couple of days I’ve been looking at and beta testing Zombie Mansion, the FPS for iPhone and iPod touch. Yet to hit the App Store – tonight I got chance to film a short video of it while in game play … (more…)

  • Heads Up: Need for Speed Undercover

    Get ready to race, as Electronic Arts are about the rock the App Store sideways, again – or so they say. This time, bringing with them one of the biggest gaming franchises ever. Need for Speed.

    If you remember way back in September, we gave you a brief heads up it was coming – but it’s been a long time since then. When will it hit? Will it be better than Asphalt [App Store], Raging Thunder [App Store] and the recently released Speed Burst [App Store]? I certainly hope so … (more…)

  • iPhone Spotted in ITV’s The Bill – [Briefly]

    I’m not even entirely sure if this is newsworthy or not, but recently I’ve seen the iPhone and iPod touch featured a lot of adverts, and it was quite interesting tonight to see a fairly major ITV (www.itv.com) drama blatantly advertise the iPhone. Hit the jump for shots. (more…)