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Doodle Jump creator backs off of other 'doodle' devs
We wish more stories ended this way. Yesterday, we told you about warnings issued by Doodle Jump developer Lima Sky and Apple to App Store developers with "doodle" in the title of their games. Today, not only has the sketch hunt (zing!) been called off, but Lima Sky's Igor Pusenjak, who admits he was overreaching, has taken the time to write a lengthy explanation of the situation, submitted to PocketGamer.biz. We're happy to see this particular situation resolved as well as it seems to be but we can't shake the feeling that, considering the clone-heavy nature of the App Store, this won't be the last story of this sort we'll be covering.
Rumor: PSP Go 'app store' games coming, will be very low-priced
If Pocket Gamer's sources are correct, we'll be seeing some shockingly low-priced downloadable titles coming to the PSP's next iteration, the PSP Go. Reportedly, games on the download-only handheld will be priced at "1, 2 and 5 Euros" per game (roughly 2, 4,and 10 dollars, depending on the exchange rate), apparently challenging Apple's App Store head-on. The piece unfortunately doesn't clarify if these will be existing UMD-based titles, PSN titles, or brand new stuff.A few months back, rumors arose about the unveiling of an app store for the PSP Go at next week's Euro game convention, Gamescom. This report seems to corroborate the idea of an app store for the device and even posits that Sony is currently "sourcing iPhone developers to bring existing titles to PSN." We asked Sony for comment on the subject and will update this post when we hear more.One thing's for sure: Sony has a whole mess of rumors on its hands and Gamescom would be a good place to put some of them to bed ... or bring them to fruition.
BioShock mobile gameplay looks very familiar
This past weekend, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Pocket Gamer UK (our favorite pocket gaming website from the UK) caught shakey-cam footage of BioShock for mobile phones. Promising "Weapons and tactics never seen," the game (at least in its 3D incarnation -- yes, there's a 2D version as well) looks strikingly like the BioShock we know and love only ... smaller ... and with more sharp edges.Though we can't vouch for the atmosphere nor the mood nor the soundtrack nor the gameplay nor, well, anything other than the decent visuals at the moment, we have included the aforementioned shakey-cam footage after the break for your viewing pleasure. The game's publisher Indiagames promises an imminent release, telling Pocket Gamer, "We're getting close." What do you think? Has the BioShock cow stopped giving golden milk yet?
25 hottest games before Christmas
Pocket Gamer UK recently compiled a list of 25 noteworthy games coming to our beloved handheld by year's end (for British gamers, at least). If anyone says the PSP doesn't have games coming up for it, prove them wrong by showing them this incredible list. Which ones do you plan on picking up?Ridge Racer 2Power Stone CollectionSOCOM US Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo 2Every Extend ExtraPilot AcademyMetal Slug AnthologyKillzone: LiberationHOT PXLNeed for Speed CarbonGun ShowdownGrand Theft Auto: Vice City StoriesMadden NFL 07Capcom Classics Collection ReloadedJustice League HeroesWWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2007Metal of Honor HeroesPro Evolution Soccer 6Ace Combat X: Skies of DeceptionLumines IIThrillvilleSEGA Mega Drive CollectionTony Hawk's Project 8Football Manager Handheld 2007Lego Star Wars II: The Original TrilogyTOCA Race Driver 3 ChallengeWhew... that's quite a list. I know I'll personally be picking up at least five of these titles. Also, is it just me, or are game titles just getting way too long these days?
Metareview: Gangs of London
Gangs of London is the biggest release for PSP this week. Sony's been hyping the game through extensive advertisements and elaborate contests. They even printed tons of demos so that people would pick up, play and think "man, this game is a winner." Unfortunately, the plan backfired as I got tons of comments from readers trashing the game. Chris Powell asked me what I thought and I called it "laughably bad." It looks like our negative first impressions of the game were right as the game has been ridiculed by critics the world over. Let's check out some reviews from all over the world: Pocket Gamer UK (40/100) - "Don't put Gangs of London on anyone's Christmas list. Whether it's stealth, driving or shooting, the game feels limited and unengaging, is hampered by unresponsive controls and completely lacks the necessary polish of a modern production." Sydney Morning Herald (60/100) - "With such clumsy controls, the limited intelligence of both friends and foes, and a lack of mission variety, most players would have a lot more fun with GTA Liberty City Stories." GameZone (50/100) - "Gangs of London is a pretty dull game that can border on frustrating due to the clunky controls, lame missions and weak AI. Definitely more 'Swept Away' than 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'." I'm somewhat disappointed at how this game turned out. If Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories wasn't around the corner, I'd be pretty upset.
