Entries for July 2009

Resolution Interactive, the maker of the fine jet ski racer AquaMoto Racing, show they can do down and dirty as well as wet and wild with their new ATV racer DirtMoto Racing for the Iphone. Built upon the frame of their previous racer, they’ve taken the knowledge they’ve gained on the water to give us one of the longest, most comprehensive dirt racing blasts found on the Iphone.

Doom lover’s may well recoil in utter horror and disgust at the mere mention of their landmark classic being placed “on rails”. This seems to go against all that is holy and good in the gaming universe. Yet Doom Resurrection by Id is a product of the genius that is John Carmack and as such we all need to bow our head and pay him the respect that is due the Godfather of the first person shooter.

The Iphone continues to accelerate on the lead as the most prolific mobile gaming platform as each ground-breaking new app sets a pace that few handhelds can match. The latest pacesetter is the aptly named hardcore racing simulator Real Racing from Firemint. Although Iphone games are reasonably priced in comparison to games for other platforms, with so many titles being released, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to decide where to spend your hand-earned gaming buck.