Ubisoft is giving gamers a chance to check out Assassin’s Creed II Multiplayer on the iPhone for free…if you hurry that is. The app is available gratis through Tuesday March 2nd, thereafter it’ll set you back $2.99. AC2 Multiplayer features gameplay with up to four people via Wi-Fi where the goal is to hunt down and assassinate the other players before they kill you. The game features three environments to stalk through, six power ups to enhance your lethality, and twenty four achievements to brag about.
Personally, this isn’t as crack up to be as it looks, judging by visuals that is. I Haven’t played it and don’t intend to, but fans might as well give it a go whilst its free
Well Capcom has done it, after breaking the barrel with its release of SFIV on all platforms; they have done a version for the iphone/ipod. Apparently reports state that Capcom spent “months” refining the controls system to accurately replicate an arcade stick, even though it looks like a basic concept. Also the iPhone version pulls its assets directly from the current-gen code, meaning that in terms of graphics, the game should offer the same character models with minimal colour or detail loss
Unfortunately the only characters confirmed thus far are Ken and Ryu, well really you wouldn’t need to confirm these two, they are like a must same with a lot of the main characters carried from version to version, so expect the usual and hopefully one or two new arrivals.
Lastly, the game will feature multiplayer via Bluetooth atm, further details about internet play have not been released but assume they will be included as this game is a PvP based game. Well to all Street Fighter fans and really anyone that here with a “fixed” iPhone/ iPod should have a look when it arrives, purely on the basis you don’t have to pay for it
Activision and game developer Treyarch are giving iPhone and iPod touch gamers a free sampling of Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES starting today.
Details from Activision and Treyarch:
“The Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES Lite App allows iPhone and iPod touch players to experience three rounds of the “Nacht der Untoten” (Night of the Undead) map in single player, explore the map and access a multitude of weapons from the Mystery Box. Multiplayer fans will be able to play for two rounds via Wi-Fi, locally or across the Internet with four players or two players over Bluetooth.”
Yet another great game and game franchise is making it’s way to the iPhone and iPod Touch. This time around, it’ll be Final Fantasy that adds to the great iPhone/iPod Touch game collection. Square Enix have a page set up, saying that the game will be coming soon to the devices. When soon is however, isn’t known but, hopefully it won’t be too long away. Price information is also unknown at the moment.
An update on Square Enix’s Twitter also says that Final Fantasy II will also be coming to the iPhone/iPod Touch but, again there isn’t any more information on that, like date and pricing.
If you love your retro games and own an iPhone, you’ll be glad to know, the Ultimate Sega Genesis collection of games, will be hitting the App Store. The actual app is free, which includes Space Harrier II. Other titles however, will incur an additional cost. Sonic the Hedgehog is priced at $5.99, Golden Axe at $4.99, where as Ecco the Dolphin and Shining Force, will be $2.99.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars has turned up at last on the iTunes app store.
The hit Nintendo DS and Sony PSP title is now available for the iPod Touch and iPhone at a cost of £5.99 in the UK store or $10 in the US store. Your device must be running iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware or higher to run the game,according to the app store.
Following his father’s murder, Huang Lee has a simple mission: deliver an ancient sword to his Uncle Kenny to ensure his family retains control of the Triad gangs of Liberty City. Huang is a spoiled rich kid who expects everything to run smoothly, but his trip does not go exactly as planned. After being robbed and left to die, he will search for honor, riches and revenge in the most dangerous and morally bankrupt city in the world.
I’ve just synced the game to my iPhone, the PSP version was decent and I’m a huge fan of the GTA series so I grabbed this version as soon as I could. The game also includes the DS minigames.
I have been hearing about this game around the web and thought why not try it out. The graphics and sound are amazing, I am a bit off with the controls but I am sure the more I play the better I will get. I know in the title I said Halo but I read some people were saying Crysis. Let me know what you think?
Here’s a little video from Gameloft to talk about the game.
From Gameloft:
N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance provides the most comprehensive content available on the AppStore. Plunge into an unparalleled gaming experience!
EPIC SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN
- 13 insane levels
- 5 radically different environments, from the real to the fantasic – jungle, snow mountains, spaceship, bunker, and an alien city
- 6 weapons: Assault rifle, shotgun, sniper rifle, handgun, rocket launcher and plasma gun – plus grenades & machine gun turrets in certain levels
- An intense drama sustained by transitional cinematics and character voices
FRANTIC MULTIPLAYER MODE
- Play locally or online via Wi-Fi or Local Bluetooth connection
- 1-4 player Deathmatch (1-2 players via Bluetooth connection)
- 5 different maps
- Play against your friends or the entire world through Gameloft LIVE!
- Worldwide leaderboards in the game & on the official website, www.near-orbit-vanguard-alliance.com
TECHNOLOGICAL LEAP
- Full 3D rendered environments enhanced by highly detailed graphics
- 3 control schemes
- Customizable interface
I have noticed that there are some good looking games on the iTouch and iPhone these days and I’m thinking they could even get better looking. Epic has recently demonstrated its Unreal Engine 3 (the same one used for games like Gears of War 2) running on the iPhone 3GS and 3rd gen iPod touch according to Anand Shimpi of AnandTech.
EA Mobile has recently released Need for Speed SHIFT for the iPhone and iPod touch. Details from EA Mobile:
“Racers can hop into the driver’s seat in 20 of the fastest, hottest, most powerful cars in the world in Need for Speed SHIFT, and compete on stretches of asphalt in Chicago, London, and Tokyo in up to 28 street and pro racing events. Players can also enjoy upgrade features, such as top speed, handling, acceleration, and nitrous boosts. The all-new driver profile is the ultimate extension of the true driver’s experience, giving each player a unique persona based on their racing skills and style. Driver profiles can impact a player’s overall career progression, even affecting how they unlock cars. In Need for Speed SHIFT, it’s all about being in control while pushing yourself to the edge. How you drive is who you are behind the wheel.”
I can’t believe how the iTouch or iPhone is taking off in the “handheld gaming” area.
Looks like we win and with Microsoft’s help. After first releasing the 360 Live iPhone app for $1.99 and subsequently being talked to by Microsoft, creator Xavier Larrea has released a free version on the iTunes App Store. As the app now complies with Microsoft’s policy that all Xbox Live apps should be free, 360 Live should be here to stay.
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