Zach Gage hates Solitaire. More specifically, heâs not a fan of the way the game has changed as it shifted from a physical card game to perhaps the most played video game of all time, thanks to the version that comes bundled with every copy Windows. "I love the building blocks of Solitaire," he explains, "but I do hate modern Solitaire. And the more I investigated it, the more I hated it." So he decided to not only try to fix what he believes are problems with the modern game, but also create a new...
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Solitaire gets a much-needed makeover in this new mobile game 1
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Pac-Man Championship Edition DX evolves the classic formulaâand puts it into overdrive 0
August 26th at 10:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsIt's maze madness all over again, only with a fresh look and feel.
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Freemium Field Test: Monsters Ate My Metropolis can eat up your cash in a hurry 0
August 25th at 3:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsAdult Swim's silly series takes a new approachâbut does the freemium design bite?
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5 can't-miss apps: 'Pac-Man 256,' FastCap, Flipboard and more 2
August 23rd at 4:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's list includes an updated version of Flipboard, a lightning-fast video app and the latest animated GIF tool from the GIF masters at Giphy.
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Final Fantasy VII Comes To iOS 0
August 20th at 12:23pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsIf you were cheesed off when Square Enix launched a mobile version Final Fantasy XIII for gamers in Japan only, then we’ve got some news for you. Final Fantasy VII, a true classic in the series, has now landed on iOS — and it is available for all worldwide.
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Final Fantasy VII has arrived on the iPhone and iPad 0
August 19th at 9:09pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsFinal Fantasy VII has finally arrived on iOS. The game is now on sale in the App Store for $19.99 and runs on both the iPhone and iPad, as long as you're using an iPhone 5S or later, an iPad 3 or later, or an iPad mini 2 or later. You may not be able to buy it just yet â we're getting a message saying that the game isn't available in the US store â but developer Square Enix's North American arm posted a YouTube video that says Final Fantasy VII for iOS is "available now," so the game should be...
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Transistor is an unsettling, fun, and subtly cool action RPG for iOS 0
August 14th at 1:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsWith epic boss fights and powerful enemies, Transistor's villains make it a standout RPG.
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Alphabear for iOS rewards big words and big bears alike 1
August 12th at 7:22pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThis charming word puzzler is designed to become your new daily habit. Embrace it.
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Freemium Field Test: Angry Birds 2 is a somewhat muddled return to form 1
August 11th at 2:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsIt's filled with free-to-play elements, but the first numbered sequel does recall the glory daysâto some effect.
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Thrilling choose-your-own-adventure game Lifeline leaves an astronaut's fate in your hands 2
August 8th at 2:42am / Macworld / 0 opinionsYouâre a stranded astronautâs only hopeâand you can only communicate through text messages.
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The best virtual reality apps for iPhone, compatible with Google Cardboard 0
August 2nd at 10:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsBefore virtual reality headsets become mass-market products, iPhone owners can sample the futuristic technology in a cheap and easy way, thanks to Google Cardboard. AppleInsider offers a rundown of the best VR experiences available to download right now on the App Store.
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5 can't-miss apps: 'Qbert Rebooted,' Google Translate and more 2
August 2nd at 4:25am / Mashable / 0 opinionsA big update to Google Translate, an app that cleans up your camera roll and Yahoo's new app for silent video messaging.
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Angry Birds 2 is the 'sequel' you've been waiting for 0
July 30th at 6:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsCan't get enough of smashing those green piggies? Good, neither can Rovio.
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Angry Birds 2 is out now for Android 0
July 30th at 11:09am / The Verge / 0 opinionsOkay, so I know since Angry Birds came out in 2009, we've had Angry Birds Space, Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Friends, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Star Wars, Angry Birds Go!, Angry Birds Transformers, Angry Birds Fight!, Angry Birds Stella, and somehow even more. But none of those titles mattered. Because they didn't have a number. Yes, the wait is over â Angry Birds 2 is out now for Android and iOS. Knock yourself out.
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Freemium Field Test: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation turns the spy thriller into a routine shooter 0
July 28th at 3:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsIt's not impossible to like, but there are frequent barriers to enjoyment.
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5 can't-miss apps: Google Spotlight Stories, Vizo, 'Prune' and more 1
July 26th at 5:25am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's list includes a social news app, a relaxing game centered around a tree and Google's immersive Spotlight Stories app making its iOS debut.
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You Should Play: Headbutt zombies, eat brains in the ridiculous GoatZ 0
July 24th at 10:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThis open-world environment game starring, yes, zombie goats is a fun, weird, and exceptionally unconventional experience.
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Stupid Zombies 3 serves up brainy fun 0
July 24th at 9:44pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsThe zombies are here and they’re standing around waiting to be blown to bits. See, these are “Stupid Zombies” and the object of this third installment in the franchise is the same as the first two: use a knowledge of…
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App Store puts 100 iOS titles on sale for 99 cents, YouTube app updated with 'vertical video' support 0
July 24th at 5:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsIn a pair of iOS App Store developments on Thursday, Apple put a collection of 100 titles up for sale priced at 99 cents each, while Google updated YouTube for iOS to make the "vertical video" viewing experience a bit more bearable.
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Apple's App Store has 100 apps and games on sale 0
July 24th at 3:49am / The Verge / 0 opinionsIf you're anything like us, you already have way too many apps on your phone, but that isn't stopping you from trying new ones. That can get very expensive very quickly, unless it just so happens that the App Store has a "100 Apps and Games" promotion, in which every single app and game on offer is $0.99. But really, when does that ever happen?...
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The best new iOS game is about growing trees 0
July 23rd at 3:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsWhen the iPhone was new and the idea of touchscreen controls was still novel, mobile gaming was a hotbed of creativity. New, completely original games came out so quickly that it was hard to keep up. Today the App Store is a far different place, dominated by me-too clones and free-to-play licensed games. But every so often, a game comes out that reminds you of those early, promised-filled years. They're rare â Alto's Adventure is arguably 2015's only such release so far â but you can add Prune to...
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Freemium Field Test: Disney Dodo Pop is good-natured, gumball-tapping fun 0
July 20th at 3:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsThe latest from the Where's My Water? maker has a breezy free-to-play model and solidly distinctive puzzle play.
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5 can't-miss apps: Red Bull Alert, Flipagram, WifiMapper and more 0
July 20th at 5:45am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's list includes WifiMapper's Android debut, a new alarm clock from Red Bull and an adorable monster-themed puzzle game.
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You Should Play: Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions adds fun new layers to the arcade blaster 0
July 17th at 11:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsAn Adventure mode with new 3D stages is just icing on the cake for this awesome series return to iOS.
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Apple offers 99-cent sale pricing on 24 apps for limited time 2
July 17th at 6:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsApple on Thursday rolled out another of its limited-time-only iOS App Store sections, this time featuring 24 apps on sale for 99 cents each, including popular titles like Pixelmator and GoodReader, as well as hit games Shadowmatic and The Room Two.