60beat iOS gamepad offers dual analog sticks, plugs into headphone jack
Third-party company 60beat has released its own iOS gamepad, which features a full set of buttons and doesn't require batteries.
READ MORE >MobyGames Classic: Chrono Trigger community stories
Shacknews readers share their own stories revolving around the classic Chrono Trigger, the latest game inducted into the "MobyGames Classic" series on Shacknews.com.
READ MORE >Zynga releases ForestVille on iTunes
Zynga has released its newest free game ForestVille for iPhone and iPad.
READ MORE >MobyGames Classic: Chrono Trigger
MobyGames.com Classic returns with the Chrono Trigger, the beloved 1995 role-playing game for the SNES that has since seen numerous re-releases on multiple platforms.
READ MORE >"Ok that's fair, but it still makes no sense that I can run a 3D rpg like Chaos Rings but not this."
see all 42 commentsIndie Jeff's Weekly Pick: English Country Tune
This week, I take a look at the tricky, unique, and aesthetically-slick puzzler called English Country Tune by Increpare, and try to keep my head from exploding.
READ MORE >"Sure thing! It's quite fun, indeed. Glad you're enjoying it. (My brain twisted itself into a ..."
see all 3 commentsAngry Birds celebrates second birthday with new update
To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Angry Birds, Rovio is releasing new birthday-themed content, as well as some special "Birdday" events.
READ MORE >MechWarrior: Tactical Command coming to iOS in 2012
The MechWarrior onslaught continues, with a second title set within the classic PC universe announced. MechWarrior: Tactical Command is coming to iOS devices in 2012.
READ MORE >"Please make a Shack News post when it gets released. I don't want to miss out on this one!"
see all 6 commentsMinecraft: Pocket Edition expansion plans detailed
Mojang specifies Minecraft Pocket updates that are in the works, mostly centered around bringing some of the Survival features into the game.
READ MORE >"I've never played minecraft on PC (seen videos) but thought I would try this out for $0.10. The ..."
see all 4 commentsTime Ducks trailer is absolutely bonkers
A new game called Time Ducks has just hit the iOS App Store, and its trailer is -- let's call it "interesting."
READ MORE >"W..T...F was that, i bet there are all kinds of subliminal msgs hidden in that video telling you ..."
see all 10 commentsGREE expansion brings Yakuza, Resident Evil to iOS & Android
The GREE Platform has announced a list of publishers on-board, readying games for the platform. It's set to launch in Q2 2012.
READ MORE >Theme Park 'freemium' version includes $60 DLC
EA Mobile's iOS version of the classic Theme Park series is supplementing its 'freemium' pricing model with some rather expensive downloadable content.
READ MORE >"Game looks like shit. Will never play a game that has a big fucking "BUY" button IN THE GAME"
see all 3 commentsInfinity Blade 2 hits memory bug on iPad 1, iPod Touch
Infinity Blade 2 is running into a bug on the iPad 1 and iPod Touch, apparently hitting memory snags when played on devices with lots of apps installed.
READ MORE >Infinity Blade is prelude to 'much bigger story'
Chair Entertainment co-founder Donald Mustard talks about setting plans in place for the Infinity Blade narrative in the first game, comparing it to The Hobbit and subsequent games to Lord of the Rings.
READ MORE >"They should have made this game free. To get through the mid game grind you pretty much have to ..."
see all 7 commentsUnofficial Skyrim map app incoming
A free interactive map app for Skyrim is coming in to iPhone and iPad in the next few days, offering some relief for users paralyzed by the vast world.
READ MORE >"I got to where I stopped caring if I dumped it. Odds are i'll run into 50 dragons going from ..."
see all 6 commentsReport: Smartphones overtake handhelds in portable game revenue
A new study suggests that iOS and Android games have taken increased their mobile market share 30% in only two years, eating heavily into the business of the DS and PSP
READ MORE >"more people own phones, more people buy more games for phones. casuals.. oh and.. ..."
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"If more developers added support for the 60beat and other controllers, even the non-tactile ones ..."
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