Games

Games for all the platforms

Checkers Free

The game of checkers has been around for a long time, and made their way into desktops laptops and smartphones. Checkers Free from Optime Software is one of the best looking ones for the iPhone yet. The design is simple and clean, something that has become a trademark of the company. Controls are intuitive; tap a piece to select and tap to where you want to put it. The game has an undo button in case you move in the wrong area. The options menu allows you to turn the sound effects on or off, use forced jumps or not and many others.

Need For Speed Undercover: A Blackberry Playbook exclusive

Whenever anyone talks about Blackberry, the first thing that comes to mind is Business. Well, things have changed and this time around we are talking about HD gaming for the Blackberry Playbook. Yes, sometimes the big boys in suits also deserve a fair bit of fun. Need For Speed Undercover is one great racing game and it literally blows the Playbook to uncharted territory. The game was developed by Electronic Arts Inc and was pre-installed on all the Playbook models. Electronic Art is name synonymous with gaming and they have produced and still produce some of the most award-winning titles for PC, Xbox, PS3 and Smartphones. Lets see how this popular game fares up in gameplay.

Driving Speed 2

Driving Speed 2 is a free racing game from WheelSpin Studios. For a free game though, it is very well designed. Players can select from four powerful cars and compete against up to 11 other cars. The race takes place on two exciting circuits. You can also play against human opponents over the Internet (8 multiplayer mode) and LAN. The game also has a Championship mode. Here you can pit your skills against the finest drivers on the Web. You can upgrade cars and even repair it. Driving Speed 2 has a challenging AI, cool sound effects and high quality graphics. The game also boasts of realistic physics, so you need to steer the car properly.

Stickman Snowboarder Free

Stickman Snowboarder Free comes from Turbo Chilli, the same team that gave you Stickman Skater and Stickman BMX. This action / sports / adventure game has all the features that made the first two hits, and adds a whole lot more. The objective is simple: you just jump, grab, slide, spin and grind to victory. Use your snowboard to fly around ski slopes in various cities and terrains. The game is very easy to learn, but it takes a lot to master it. That’s one of the reasons why Stickman is such a hit.

Brightwood Adventures

If a cute game is on your list, then Brightwood Adventures is just the thing for you. This little treat is definitely something that will keep the younger folks in the house, busy for a while, giving you some well deserved break. The game was created by Kiwi Inc, a developer that really garnered impressive download figures with their previous game, Monster Park.

Tiny Tower

Tiny Tower is one of the most popular games for the iPhone, and understandably so. For one thing, it is very simple to learn; you build a tower and maintain it. Only minimal skills are required. Every time you play the game, you’ll progress. But there’s more to this game from Nimblebit of course. Your goal is to provide work for the Bitizens (the tower’s residents). It is like a virtual ant farm. You start with one tower and a lobby. If you go through the tutorial, you will be able to create your first floor and the production floor.

Vindictus

There are a lot of MMORPGs in the market, but Vindictus should not be missed. This action packed multiplayer game from Nexon incorporates solid gameplay with stunning graphics and a gripping story that make it compelling. The game is based on Celtic mythology, and you have to battle your way to the top. Fans of hack and slash multiplayer games will appreciate its fast action. This game took a while to develop and was originally known as Mabinogi Heroes. Compared to other anime-styled games from Korea, the graphics of Vindictus are more lifelike.

Scramble With Friends Free

Scramble With Friends Free is one of the most popular word games for the iOS and Android. The gameplay is addictive, and you can literally spend hours playing with your friends. The game was developed by Zynga, the same company that produced Hanging with Friends and Zynga Poker. The game is easy to learn, but mastering it takes time. The app consists of a board with sixteen Scrabble letter tiles set on a 4x4 grid. Players score by moving their finger along tiles that are adjacent. Your goal is to form words (minimum two letters long). A single game has 3 rounds. You play each board individually. You won’t be able to see your opponent’s score until the round ends. As you win rounds, bonus points become available.