Archive for the ‘Portables’ Category
  • Aerikuma (Review) IPod / IPhone

    Posted by on March 19, 2010 under Portables
    One of my favorite review columns was writing about "one-touch" games, designed largely for the handicapped, where all control happened by pressing one key (they could interface with custom on/off devices those with physical impediments could operate). Many of the concepts and control schemes – some allowing navigate-and-shoot spaceships or full platform game movement – were ingenious.  Th... more.
  • SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: STRANGE JOURNEY Gameplay Trailer

    Posted by on March 18, 2010 under News, Portables
    Atlus has just released a new trailer of their highly anticipated Nintendo DS title, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. Check it out: ... more.
  • Street Fighter IV Hits iPhone/iPod Touch (and Makes Apple Happy)

    Posted by on March 11, 2010 under Portables
    Capcom released Street Fighter IV on iPhone/iPod Touch yesterday (sure we are a day behind, takes time to put together a nice news post rather than just copying the Press Release and posting that, like other sites).  Street Fighter IV makes use of an innovative control scheme that is tailored for the fighting games' debut on the controller-less handheld. Capcom hasn't forgotten the modes, a st... more.
  • Annihilation Undead (Review) Iphone — (Warning, Mature Content)

    Posted by on March 8, 2010 under Portables
    Calling Annihilation Undead a mindless shooter is probably flattering to its developer. It's certainly literally true, since this $1.99 twin-stick gorefest is about killing lots of zombies with lots of weapons, and pretty much nothing else. There's an audience for this stuff, just like there's one for the endless Living Dead movie sequels. But Annihilation Undead stirs about as much horror and ... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads March 8th, 2010

    Posted by on March 8, 2010 under Portables, WII
    Some interesting games this week, we get Final Fantasy II for Super NES on the Virtual Console, Max & the Magic Marker (more in depth coverage here), a collectible card game for DSiWare, a horror title, a language learning game and a new Flips book. WiiWare Max & the Magic Marker Publisher: Press Play Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief Price: 1,000 Wii Points�... more.
  • Pocket Gamer Awards 2010 (For Our European Readers)

    Posted by on March 8, 2010 under Euro, News, Portables
    Pocket Gamer has just announced their first awards show, The Pocket Gamer Awards 2010, which comes with 3 categories for voting- iPhone, Mobile and Handheld. Each category has more specific categories like "Most Innovative Game" and "Best Action/Arcade" and of course "Game of the Year". Games were selected by the entire Pocket Gamer team with games that were released between January 1st and De... more.
  • London MCM Expo Looks to Set New Guinness Record

    Posted by on March 4, 2010 under Euro, Portables
    Ever want to be a part of something HUGE? Something that sets a world record? Here is your chance, just a couple of things are needed to take part in this. One, you need to be in London, or close enough to get there. Second, you need a DS or a DS Lite and a game. Third, be at the London MCM Expo on May 29th. That is it. The London MCM Expo is looking to set a new Guinness World Record und... more.
  • SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: STRANGE JOURNEY FOR NINTENDO DS

    Posted by on March 3, 2010 under Portables
    In the future, a growing, black void appears over the Earth’s southern pole. Unable to determine its cause, humanity sends an elite team of explorers into the heart of the phenomenon. Strange Journey’s look and feel represents a return to the heart of Shin Megami Tensei, bringing to mind the all-time classic Nocturne. Strange Journey promises over 300 demons to bribe, coerce, and negotiate w... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads for March 1st, 2010

    Posted by on March 1, 2010 under Portables, WII
    Here are the Nintendo downloads for their various services, ready to grab Mega Man 10? WiiWare Mega Man 10 Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc. Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence Price: 1,000 Wii Points™ Description: Fans of all ages can enjoy the newest entry in this historic 8-bit franchise. As a special service to new players, there’s an Easy Mode –... more.
  • GTI Club Supermini Festa! Squeels it’s Tires onto PSP

    Posted by on February 25, 2010 under Portables
    GTI Club Supermini Festa! has just been released for the PSP and PSPgo systems coming from Konami. Take on race tracks from around the world as you try to be the first to reach the checkered flag. Over 15 courses spanning 5 countries from around the world including Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and finally, the United States. Each stage is littered with rough terrain, hard challenges... more.