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Wolfenstein 3D turns 20, id celebrates with free iOS, web versions
Wolfenstein 3D has turned 20! And I feel old! To properly celebrate the venerable series’ birthday, Bethesda and id have launched a new version of the original as a free-to-play browser-based game. Gamers can head to wolfenstein.bethsoft.com or Facebook.com – Wolfenstein and give Hitler an updated what for. But wait – that’s not all! Later today, Bethesda will also be offering Wolfenstein 3D Classic Platinum for free (for a limited time) for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch on the App Store.
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Victorian Mysteries: Woman in White now on App Store
Square Enix has released a new hidden-object puzzler for iOS today, Victorian Mysteries: Woman in White. The second release in the Victorian Mysteries series, Woman in White is available for $0.99 (iPhone/iPod touch) and $2.99 (iPad HD). To celebrate the launch, Square Enix is offering the first release, The Moonstone, for free until next Monday 7.
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Total War Battles: Shogun now available on App Store
The Total War series is looking to take on the iOS market today with the release of Total War Battles: Shogun on the Apple App Store. A reimagining of Shogun 2: Total War, the portable version is less grandiose but more befitting touchscreen handhelds. As a young samurai, players will go on a 15-hour quest to avenge the death of their father that will see them constructing bases, training armies, and tackling 27 missions and 18 side quests.
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Skylanders Cloud Patrol now available on App Store
The Skylanders line has expanded to iOS today with the launch of Skylanders Cloud Patrol for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The 99-cent download features Trigger Happy retaking back a new region of Skylands from Kaos’ minions in a gallery-style shooter. Players will be able to take command of a sky ship as they tap to shoot and swipe to pull off combos.
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I Am Alive makes its way onto PS Network
I Am Alive, Ubisoft’s latest post-apocalyptic action-adventure title, has launched on PSN. Released last month for the 360, I Am Alive follows a lone survivor of the Event as he crosses a desolate, toxic waste in search of his wife and daughter. Players must scale buildings, horde their goods, and face off against fellow survivors.
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Replay Games looking to Kickstarter for Leisure Suit Larry remake
Replay Games, the current owners of the Leisure Suit Larry license, are looking to get Larry back out onto the market with a new release of an old favorite. The studio is currently seeking $500,000 in funding from the community via the crowd-funding service Kickstarter to remake and release the original Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards for iOS and PC. The remake, Leisure Suit Larry In the Land of The Lounge Lizards Reloaded, will be overseen by series creator Al Lowe.
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I Am Alive release date announced for PS3, companion App launches
Ubisoft’s post-apocalyptic action-adventure title I Am Alive will be launching on PSN on April 4. Released earlier this month on Live Arcade for the 360, I Am Alive follows a lone survivor of the Event as he crosses a desolate, toxic waste in search of his wife and daughter. Players must scale buildings, horde their goods, and face off against fellow survivors.
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Mass Effect 3 hits store shelves, new iOS Apps and DLC launch
It’s time for the millions of Commander Shepards to strap up and get ready because Mass Effect 3 is now available for the 360, PC, and PS3. The trilogy-ending release thrusts players into a massive galactic war as mankind and their allies battle the ancient Reapers. Newcomers will get a chance to meet a large cast of squadmates while series vets will be able to take their old troop into combat once more, for the final time. New to the series is the Galaxy at War system, a co-op online component that ties into the single-player game. Two iOS apps are also available, Mass Effect Infiltrator ($6.99), a cover-based third-person shooter, and Mass Effect 3 Datapad (free). As with Galaxy at War, progress made in the apps will be reflected in the main campaign.
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions brings the battle to iPad
To war! Square Enix’s turn-based strategy title Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has launched on the App Store for the iPad. The PlayStation Portable re-release of the PlayStation 1997 original includes new cutscenes, scenarios, and jobs. The iPad version available for $17.99.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies app gets tweak, weapon update
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies has received a new update today, which includes optimizations and fixes as well as a few new weapons to the zombie-slaying app. In addition to increased performance, players can also look forward to taking down the undead with the Ray Gun and Monkey Bomb. A six-tier Point Pack system has also been introduced, which allows players to upgrade faster with real-world cash. The tiers range from $0.99 for 12,000 points (Tier 1) to $49.99 for 2,000,000 points (Tier 50).
A full breakdown of the point packs has been provided and posted below.
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