Portabliss: Waking Mars (iOS)

Did you know that you can download handheld games now? That's amazingly convenient! The only inconvenient part of it is finding the right games to buy -- and that's where we come in, with our Portabliss column. In each installment, we'll tell you about a downloadable game on the iPhone, iPad, Android device, DSi, 3DS, PSP, etc. Today: Waking Mars.

Waking Mars, a new iOS action-adventure game by Spider dev Tiger Style, does a great job of putting a console-style narrative experience on phones, matched to a simple method of gameplay that ensures easy touchscreen control and uncomplicated pick-up-and-play design. In short, it's one of the most successful "big" games I've played on my phone.

The game (formerly known as Lost Mars) is based on an extraordinarily... (Continue Reading...)

Amazon Gold Box: save on PS3, Army Corps of Hell, more

Amazon's "Gold Box" of limited-time deals is offering exclusively video game related offers today, starting with an all-day discount on a 320GB PS3 system. It's currently $259.99, only $10 more than the version with a 160GB hard drive, making you a complete fool if you buy the 160GB one today.

Other deals include Army Corps of Hell for $30 (going on right now), and offers on PS3/Xbox headsets, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and UFC games. Find the list of clues after the break and set your alarm... (Continue Reading...)


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