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      Jon Mundy
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      Dicey Dungeons – A decidedly un-dicey rogueliteDicey DungeonsA decidedly un-dicey roguelite

      Jon Mundy
      July 7, 2022

    • The classic game: Flight ControlFlight ControlAn early arcade classic for iOS

      Craig Grannell
      July 5, 2022
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      A Musical Story – funky, award-winning beat matchingA Musical StoryFunky, award-winning beat matching

      Jon Mundy
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Which classic games series are worth playing on your iPhone?Classic GamesWhich are worth playing on mobile?

Craig Grannell
May 6, 2021
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Platform, Puzzle, Reviews, Strategy
We delve into gaming’s past and find out which renowned titles and series are fit for a future...
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4.6

Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

Tom Rolfe
January 9, 2021
Card & Casino, Games, Strategy
Cast spells and fight monsters in this roguelike remix of the classic card game Price: $4/£4 Version: 1.0.8 Size:...
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5.0

Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

Andy Price
October 17, 2020
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
A card-based, swipe-gestured game that's 100% designed for smart devices Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.01 Size: 93 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Devolver...
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3.5

Gladiabots – build your own AI robot warriorsGladiabotsBuild your own AI robot warriors

Jon Mundy
January 28, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Sebastien Dubois Price: $7/£7 Size: 157 MB Version: 1.3.22 Platform: iPhone & iPad Gladiabots If we were...
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3.5

Two Spies – hyperlocal turn-based tacticsTwo SpiesHyperlocal turn-based tactics

Jon Mundy
January 22, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Royal Pixel Service Price: Free Size: 104 MB Version: 1.0.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad Two Spies Two...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
August 29, 2019
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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3.5

Miyamoto – solid swords and Samurai strategyMiyamotoSolid swords and Samurai strategy

Tom Rolfe
February 24, 2019
Card & Casino, Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
A strategic card game with board game flair Miyamoto is not – as we first assumed – named...
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3.5

Alien: Blackout – atmospheric stealth strategy gameAlien: BlackoutAtmospheric stealth strategy game

Jon Mundy
February 14, 2019
Games, Strategy
Developer: D3PA Price: $5/£5 Size: 556 MB Version: 1.0.3 Platform: iPhone & iPad Alien: Blackout Amanda Ripley just...
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4.0

Review: Badland Brawl – slick, physical multiplayer actionBadland BrawlSlick, physical multiplayer action

Jon Mundy
October 31, 2018
Games, Strategy
Developer: Frogmind Price: Free Size: 100 MB Version: 1.3.9 Platform: iPhone & iPad Badland Brawl Forget the name...
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iPad exclusives: 8 of the best iPad appsiPad exclusives8 of the best apps for iPad

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2018
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Games, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Strategy
Got an iPad? Want to know the best iPad-only apps? Read on… When the iPad first arrived, it...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
It's Friday, and out of nowhere three excellent iOS games just went on sale. The first is a...
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The 12 best iPhone multiplayer and pass-and-play games – 2017Local multiplayerThe best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
June 17, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Strategy, Word
From bizarre golf to madcap tapping and swiping larks, here’s our pick of the best local multiplayer titles for iPhone...
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3.0

Bit City – next-level freemium city buildingBit CityNext-level freemium city building

Andy Price
April 20, 2017
Games, Reviews, Simulation, Strategy
Next level freemium city-building Price: Free Version: 1.0.0 Size: 206 MB Developer: NimbleBit Platform: iPhone/iPad Games like Sim City were groundbreaking when they...
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4.9

Death Road to Canada – a fun zombie apocalypse adventureDeath Road to CanadaA fun zombie apocalypse adventure

Andy Price
April 6, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Strategy
A fun, choose-your-own zombie apocalypse adventure Price: $7.99/£7.99 Version: 1.01 Size: 53.8 MB Developer: Rocketcat Platform: iPhone & iPad Launched as part of Apple's...
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4.3

Fire Emblem – Nintendo’s addictive strategy RPGFire EmblemNintendo's addictive strategy RPG

Tom Rolfe
February 12, 2017
Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
Fast-paced tactical battles galore as the popular Fire Emblem series gets a mobile makeover Price: Free Version: 1.0.0...
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New strategy-based Pokémon game appears from nowhere on iOSPokemon Duel launchedNew strategy game appears from nowhere

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2017
Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
The Pokémon Company has surprised the gaming world with an out-of-the-blue worldwide release of its latest iOS game,...
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Mario’s arrived on iOS, but Sonic, Pac-Man and these other classics got there firstRetro classicsMove along Mario, these greats arrived on iOS first

Craig Grannell
December 28, 2016
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Kids & Family, Platform, Puzzle, Role Playing, Strategy
We were pretty excited to play Nintendo’s first proper iOS title, but it reminded us of these pre-existing iOS...
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4.7

Review: Warbits – a tactical war simulator for pacifistsReview: WarbitsA tactical war simulator for pacifists

Tom Rolfe
May 29, 2016
Games, Strategy
Colorful turn-based wartime strategy without the bloodshed Price: $3.99/£2.99 Version: 1.0.0 Size: 156 MB Platform: iPhone and iPad Developer: Risky Lab...
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10 great tips to help dominate on Clash of ClansClash of Clans10 great tips to help dominate

Tom Rolfe
January 26, 2016
Games, Strategy
Clash of Clans is the big boy of freemium gaming. It's sat proud atop the top grossing charts...
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    Craig Grannell
    August 5, 2022

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    Craig Grannell
    July 27, 2022
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    Dicey Dungeons – A decidedly un-dicey rogueliteDicey DungeonsA decidedly un-dicey roguelite

    Jon Mundy
    July 7, 2022

  • iPhone Photo School – level up your photography skillsiPhone Photo SchoolLevel up your photography skills

    Tom Rolfe
    June 30, 2022

  • iPhone’s First Year – 15 apps that still hold upiPhone's First Year15 apps that still hold up

    Craig Grannell
    June 11, 2022

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