Maniac Manors : Gavin&#8217;s Story By Cezure Production

Sumom Games’ shoot ’em up Humans Must Answer is now available on Steam. The game was Greenlit on Steam back in September. The Steam release brings achievements, Steam Cloud support, and some difficulty tweaks to the game. The difficult change was made in response to player feedback. There are now checkpoints player can return to and lower difficulty levels have been made easier.

Human Must Answer stars a ship full of chicken sailing through the solar system as crew members Colonel Ram and Professor Bez argue incessantly. Players will need to shoot and dodge their way to the Sun, destroying humans as they go. The game is available on Steam for $9.99 and supports Windows only. Until January 23rd, the Humans Must Answer is 30% off.

Oculus Games May Cost More Than Planned

Amelia Craigie

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January 18, 2014

Over the last year, there has been lots of hype and previews for Oculus VR’s virtual reality headset Oculus Rift; however, there is one question that still hasn’t been answered: How much will the virtual games cost?

CEO of Oculus VR, Brendan Iribe has stated that his company has no say in the prices and it would be up to the developers. However, he explained that he would not be shocked to see premium pricing. Previously, there was word that the prices would be about $50 to $60, but the chances are that we may have to empty our wallets a bit more to get a piece of the action. Let’s just hope that premium prices equals premium experiences.

There is time for the prices to be decided as the public release date for the headset has not been set yet. The company won’t even commit to a 2014 release window.

“We’re not going to ship until we have a version that delivers a highly immersive, comfortable experience at a low price … I don’t mean just the foam padding and things like that. The experience of virtual reality has to be comfortable. VR has never been close to comfortable. We’re confident we will deliver a very comfortable experience for version one. It’s my belief that the age of 2D monitors has run its course.” – Brendan Iribe

Oculus VR has recently unveiled is latest prototype Crystal Cove and the gadget shows huge promise. That and coupled with the developer’s promise to deliver means we should be seeing good things coming our way; it is just down to how much you’re willing to pay for it.

Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare Gets AU/NZ Date

Joe Morgan

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January 18, 2014

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, the highly anticipated Xbox One game from Electronic Arts and PopCap, has received a release date for the Australian and New Zealand territories. The land down under will be firing peas on February 27 with our kiwi friends joining the fun on February 28.

Unlike the traditional Plants vs. Zombies titles in the series, Garden Warfare is a third-person shooter that will feature three distinct game modes: the cooperative 4-player Garden Ops mode and the competitive 12v12 Garden & Graveyards and Team Vanquish modes.

For more information on the upcoming Xbox One title, you can head over to the official website here. You can also check out gameplay footage of the 4-player Garden Ops mode below this article.

MasterAbbott’s iOS Game Suggestions #98

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January 18, 2014

MasterAbbott’s iOS Game Suggestions

Welcome back for this week’s iOS Game Suggestions. If you missed last week’s, or are new to the suggestions, click on the link below and check out what cool games you should be picking up for your iOS device along with the introduction on how the suggestions work. (suggestions 1 has how it all works)

A great week on iTunes! As always, it started slow and but ended with a bang! There are many must-buy games this week in all departments, FREE, 99c and over 99c.

This week I’ve suggested a total of 27 great quality titles. Make sure you check them all especially… Across Age 2, Bardbarian, Baldur’s Gate II, Shadow Blade, Super Sanctum TD, Defenders & Dragons, Kiwi Dash and Tank Riders just to name a few.

Break down below :

17 – FREE Games
3 – $0.99c Games
7 – Over $0.99c Games

As always for this week’s suggestions are all new titles that you should take a look at and consider spending your hard earned iTunes cash / time on. Well the Free games just below certainly should all be given a shot as they won’t cost you anything!

For The Cheapskates – FREE GAMES

	MASTERABBOTT’S FREE GAME PICK OF THE WEEK! The Bot Squad – Price : FREE – Publisher – UBISOFT (Lead your Bots to victory in an epic quest for energy, paved with mind bending puzzles & frantic battles! Play both attack and defense. Combine your Bots’ unique abilities to navigate trap-ridden arenas, and to defend your energy against waves of voracious enemies!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Defenders & Dragons – Price : FREE – Publisher –Glu Games (Lead your allies in the century old battle to defeat the evil Balewyrm’s dark army. Protect the realms across the land in this epic tug-of-war defense game! Summon mighty allies and set up defenses to protect the seals from merciless attacks!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Heroes Of Honor – Price : FREE – Publisher –NONSTOP Games (Heroes of Honor™ is a highly immersive strategy game with a city management AND a real time battle experience. The first game designed for touchscreens that still offers real strategic depth. Manage your workers, train troops, evolve heroes with items and lead armies into fierce PvP and PvE combat. Take the challenge NOW!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	NBA Rush – Price : FREE – Publisher –RenRen Games (NBA players from around the globe unite to defend earth from an Alien invasion. Play as your favorite NBA players and compete with friends in this over-the-top , action-packed endless runner! Run, jump, dodge and slam dunk on UFOs to save Earth from total destruction! ) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Kiwi Dash – Price : FREE – Publisher –Gamevil (Jump, dodge, dash, and fly your Kiwi to retrieve the Stolen Totem! The cats are stealing our Kiwis’ totem! Dodge obstacles, collect kiwis, and dash through cats to take it back!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Fail Hard – Price : FREE – Publisher – Fingersoft (Fail Hard is an action-packed and physics-based game from Oulu-based studio Viima Games Ltd. The game is published by Fingersoft and is about a stuntman who tries the craziest stunts, only to (you guessed it) fail hard in all the best possible ways. He falls so hard and often that it almost hurts to play it. It¹s fun for the whole ER!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Hello Kitty Tap And Run – Price : FREE – Publisher –NAMCO (Controls are easy. All you have to do is tap the screen. There are “Warrior Kitty” and “Mage Kitty,” who are huge stars in the game. There are also “Pop Singer Kitty” and even “Otaku Kitty,” as well as many more Hello Kitty Toy characters only available in this game! Keep playing through the stages and you will even encounter giant Kitties!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	94 Degrees – Price : FREE – Publisher – Scimob (“You’re cold, you’re getting warmer, you’re burning….” Does this bring back memories? Play this addicting game and test your general knowledge while having fun! ) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	ZEZ – Price : FREE – Publisher – Pedro Ribeiro (Destroy robots, collect coins, unlock new fists and compete with your friends. From Artbit Studios comes the new style of match 3 game. It’s simple: you tap to match, match to rise and rise to score.) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Tap & Blast. – Price : FREE – Publisher –Raptus Games (Prepare to have a Blast with our new game Tap & Blast from the duo at Raptus Games. Help Red the Imp keep the party going by eating chilies and filling the night sky with fireworks. Don’t let the sun catch you and put an end to your celebration! Explode through over 60 levels of ever increasing challenge! Unlock new worlds, tricks, abilities and powerups! Recruit different characters to help you spread the celebration.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Allies In War – Price : FREE – Publisher –Gamelion Studios (Take command of a powerful modern army and conquer your enemies in Allies in War, a military real-time strategy combat game! Build up your base, upgrade buildings and defenses, and crush the enemy bases to teach them to fear your alliance. Donate to unlock new buildings, and help your friends defeat Bosses in epic fights.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Tank Riders – Price : FREE – Publisher –Polarbit (Enemy forces are swarming across our borders, and their nefarious fleet of tanks is everywhere. You can’t so much as kick a rock without a 120mm muzzle poking out at you from underneath. Time to mount up, buckle down and grease your guns, as the 153rd Tiny Tank battalion faces its toughest challenge yet!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Hipster Smackdown – Price : FREE – Publisher –Phase Two Games (Frustrated, irritated or just plain confused by the rising Hipster population? If so, then Hipster SMACKDOWN is for you! 48 levels and 3 different locations challenge you to smack the hipster and get him as far away from you as possible! The additional Endless SMACKDOWN mode lets you play…endlessly, and compete for high scores and greater distances via instant posting of your magnificent achievements on Facebook.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Small Fry – Price : FREE – Publisher –Noodlecake Studios (The chase is on! Swim for your life as the tiny fish Finley “Small Fry” Fryer in this thrilling and action packed ocean adventure. ) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Mega Jump 2 – Price : FREE – Publisher –Get Set Games (Help Redford and his forest friends jump, boost and smash to the top, grabbing tons of treasure along the way! Mega Jump 2 is everything you love about the original and much, much more! Activate the Mega Fever Mode for huge points and crazy coins! Collect monster eggs to unlock secret characters with special powers! Play hundreds of fun adventures! Boost with Mega powerups and take on brand-new bad guys! Challenge your friends and brag about your new high score! ) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Lollipop 3: Eggs Of Doom – Price : FREE – Publisher –Moonbot Studios (Catch and hatch eggs in this egg-citing arcade game. Experience unfathomable JoyJoy as you help the Kitten of Splendor wield the Eternal Lollipop of Joy!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
	Maniac Manors: Gavin’s Story – Price : FREE – Publisher –Cezure Productions (Explore an intriguing manor in which you will make your way by solving puzzles, interacting with objects and environment, and investigating his shady past. Immerse yourself in this frightening 3D world and haunting music, but try not to succumb to madness.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE

For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games

Bardbarian – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Bulkypix (You play as Brad, who is tired of being a barbarian and always wanted to make music, so one day, when his town is under attack, decides to play music instead of fighting. While playing music, brad inspires the townsfolk to fight for him instead of hiding.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW

CHECK OUT OUR REVIEW FOR BARDBARIAN HERE

Lost Yeti – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Gionathan Pesaresi (Lost Yeti is an extremely cute puzzle adventure where you slide ice cubes to create a path for the Yeti and complete the level. Collect bonus items and be sure to avoid dangerous enemies and traps spread all over the levels.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW

Hyper Havoc – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – EvilDroid Studios (Bringing Havoc into the Space Race genre, Evil Droid Studios presents you with Hyper Havoc!
Hyper Havoc takes you to the endless tunnels of the Havoc Survival world with great spacecrafts that you can upgrade and feel the difference.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW

For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99

	MasterAbbott’s over 99c Pick Of The Week! Baldur’s Gate II – Price : $15.99 – Publisher – Beamdog (Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. Can you resist the evil within you, forge a legend of heroic proportions, and ultimately destroy the dark essence that haunts your dreams? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature, carve a swath of destruction across the realms, and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder?) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
	Across Age 2 – Price : $4.99 – Publisher – FDG Entertainment (‘Across Age’ was the first ever released Japanese Retro Action RPG on the App Store. Its engaging storyline, intense action and eerie dungeons provided a whole new game experience. The sequel improves the formula with over 15 hours of exciting gameplay and beautiful pixel perfect 2D environments- optimized for Retina Display.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW READ OUR REVIEW FOR ACROSS AGE 2 HERE
	Shadow Blade – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Crescent Moon Games (Kuro is a young man on his quest to become the Shadow Blade. He must seek the teachings of the last remaining ninja master. You will guide him through challenging levels, around countless traps, sneaking past enemies or right over their dead bodies. You have to be fast, be stealthy, be aware of your environment. You have to be a ninja.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
	Super Splatform – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – P1XL (In 2002, Splatform started the jumper genre of games, even if nobody knew it. Now, Super Splatform, a challenging platform jumper with authentic NES style graphics and full chiptune soundtrack, is availabe for all iOS devices!) runs on iPhone and iPad. BUY NOW
	9 Clues: The Secret Of The Serpent Creek – Price : $2.99 – Publisher – G5 Games (Your dearest friend, the journalist Helen Hunter, traveled to the coastal town of Serpent Creek to report on the Serpent Festival. Now she’s missing, and the last phone call she made was to you. As a paranormal private investigator, Helen wanted you to weigh in on some frightening things she’d discovered. She asked you to come immediately. ) runs iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
	Magnetized – Price : $2.99 – Publisher – Zhi-Yu Hong (Magnetized is an abstract physics adventure game, up to 80 levels! Touch your screen to active the power of magnets and escape from neon maze! Chasing dreams is like walking alone on an endless road, direction is so clear but way too long, trying so hard but no one knows. Is it worth it anymore? Just carry on!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
	Super Sanctum TD – Price : $5.49 – Publisher – Coffee Stain Studios. (Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled mazing defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. You construct mazes and towers to kill enemies and prevent them from reaching the Core. However, you don’t have to just watch the towers do all the work, you can also use active abilities like Air Strike and Freeze to stun, snare, and destroy your enemies yourself too!) runs on iPad. BUY NOW

There you have it folks these games should keep you busy for quite some time well until next week at least. I’ll be back next week for another dose of iOS goodness, in the meantime if you would also like to suggest your own suggestions, please feel free to share them in the comments section below or in the iOS forum section on the site here.

Remember kids, Play Hard Or Don’t Play At All!

Maniac Manors : Gavin’s Story By Cezure Production

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January 18, 2014

Maniac Manors : Gavin’s Story By Cezure Production

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Rated 9+ for the following:

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

Free
Category: Games
Released: 19 December 2013
Version: 1.0
Size: 151 MB
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Seller: cezure Production
© Cezure Production – Magnificat Films

Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Infrequent/Mild Gambling or Simulated Gambling

Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPod touch (5th generation). This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Description

After the success of “Maniac Manors”, the saga continues with the prelude Maniac Manors : Gavin’s Story!

Explore an intriguing manor in which you will make your way by solving puzzles, interacting with objects and environment, and investigating his shady past. Immerse yourself in this frightening 3D world and haunting music, but try not to succumb to madness.
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You just bought a beautiful manor in an auction fair for a very advantageous price. Curious, you go to have a look at your new acquisition, but then, nothing goes as you planned.
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Maniac Manors skillfully blends adventure, puzzle, investigation, “escape the room” and puzzles in carefully crafted 3D environments. Find and collect items that will serve to progress in your adventure. Your observation skills will be challenged to intercept messages and hidden codes.
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– Sublime graphics that will immerse you in the adventure.
– Soundtrack and high quality sound effects.
– Many items to collect and combine.
– Variated puzzles to solve.
– A world inspired by the myth of Cthulhu

You’ll need an iPad 2 or an iPhone 3 or newer to play this game.

Cezure Production Web Site Maniac Manors : Gavin’s Story Support

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Lollipop 3: Eggs of Doom By Moonbot Studios LA, LLC

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January 18, 2014

Lollipop 3: Eggs of Doom By Moonbot Studios LA, LLC

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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

Free
Category: Games
Released: 16 January 2014
Version: 1.0.0
Size: 70.4 MB
Language: English
Seller: Moonbot Studios LA, LLC
© Moonbot Studios LA, LLC

Rated 4+

Compatibility: Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Description

Catch and hatch eggs in this egg-citing arcade game. Experience unfathomable JoyJoy as you help the Kitten of Splendor wield the Eternal Lollipop of Joy!

An onslaught of eggs descends from outer space, unleashing an army of Meanie Men. You must catch and hatch the evil eggs, turning them into creatures of happiness and spectacularity. Tap and hold the eggs to hatch them. More eggs are dropping every second and you will need every finger (and toe) that you have.

Unlock upgrade capsules such as magnets to attract eggs, nests to hold extra eggs and rainbows to immediately hatch eggs. Play in modes that shoot delicious biscuits, call a queen of great wealth or allow you to hatch eggs turbo-fast. Discover new creatures and unlock the ultimate upgrade: the Eternal Lollipop of Joy!

Features
– Fast-paced, addictive, arcade-style gameplay
– A plethora of upgrades and modes that can be earned or purchased
– Evolving mechanics that are easy to learn but difficult to master
– Hatch adorable creatures brought to life by Moonbot Studios, the creators of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, The Numberlys and Chipotle Scarecrow
– Prove your worthiness, so that one day you may wield the Eternal Lollipop of Joy

…More

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GAMEVIL launches unique action MORPG, Akasha, on Google Play

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January 18, 2014

GAMEVIL launches unique action MORPG, Akasha, on Google Play

LOS ANGELES, CA- January 17, 2014- Leading mobile games publisher and developer GAMEVIL has today announced the release of its latest title, Akasha, on Google Play today. The free-to-play game is an exciting new action MORPG, from the creative minds that brought classics such as Immortal Dusk and Legend of Master 3.

Akasha is a 2D, 8-directional MORPG with full network system capabilities and in-depth content. Featuring 3 retro classes – Fighter, Archer, and Mage, players are able to experience dynamic action gameplay while enjoying the nostalgic feel of the classic MORPG. Through the game’s party-matching system, players can play with friends and enjoy a raiding experience on mobile. What sets the game apart is its special dungeon play and original skill upgrade system, which players are sure to enjoy customizing.

To celebrate the game’s global launch, GAMEVIL has initiated an opening event. Gamers who play before January 26th will receive a Beginner Support Pack and 2 limited edition ‘Akashas’ which are in-game crystals that provide passive stats and bonuses.

Akasha is a third party title developed by KnetP and published by GAMEVIL through its global expansion funds. GAMEVIL and KnetP have shown exemplary synergy between developer and publisher in the past, and Akasha is expected to reignite the passion for grand-scale MORPGs on mobile once again.

“We’re excited to launch Akasha globally,” stated Kyu Lee, President of GAMEVIL USA. “Our synergy with KnetP has helped expedite the realization of our goals and vision for the game, and we’re sure it will recapture the excitment of MORPG fans around the world.”

Akasha is now available for free on Google Play for Android devices at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamevil.akasha.global. Its App Store counterpart is set to launch in 2 weeks.

For more details, please visit http://www.gamevil.com

About GAMEVIL

GAMEVIL®, with over 330 million game downloads and experience publishing hundreds of games on multiple platforms, is one of the most active and innovative mobile game companies in the world. Established in 2000 and with offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul, GAMEVIL is an experienced global mobile game publisher working with more than 70 top studios around the world.

With deep industry and regional knowledge, GAMEVIL has been able to craft numerous award winners through a diverse portfolio of games. Backed by unparalleled expertise in mobile, GAMEVIL continues to lead the sector with a commitment in establishing mobile gaming as a way of life.

GAMEVIL is currently listed on the KOSDAQ Market (Ticker: 063080, Bloomberg: 063080:KS, Reuters: 063080.KQ)

Follow the Twitter feeds at http://www.twitter.com/gamevil and Facebook Pages at http://www.facebook.com/gamevil

Super Sanctum TD By Coffee Stain Studios

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January 18, 2014

Super Sanctum TD By Coffee Stain Studios

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Rated 9+ for the following:

$5.49
Category: Games
Released: 16 January 2014
Version: 1.0.1
Size: 80.3 MB
Language: English
Seller: Coffee Stain Studios AB

Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence

Compatibility: Requires iOS 3.2 or later. Compatible with iPad.

Description

Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled mazing defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. You construct mazes and towers to kill enemies and prevent them from reaching the Core. However, you don’t have to just watch the towers do all the work, you can also use active abilities like Air Strike and Freeze to stun, snare, and destroy your enemies yourself too!

Strategy and skill are leading principles of Super Sanctum TD. Each level you complete will reward you Perk Points which you can use to specialize your towers and abilities to make them even more powerful!

* Carefully plan your towers and walls to master the game on all difficulties
* Towers like Gatling, Flamer, Lightning Tower, Mine Deployer, and more!
* Help your towers to kill stuff by using active abilities like Lightning Bolt, Smart Bomb and Gravity Shift!
* Vast Perk system that lets you specialize your towers and abilities!

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Baldur’s Gate II By Beamdog

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January 18, 2014

Baldur’s Gate II By Beamdog

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