Monstars Inc., a development studio formed by industry veterans whose past work includes Lumines, Rez, Lost Odyssey and Child of Eden, has released Kotomon for iOS. This is the studio's first game. The catch phrase for Kotomon is "Dancing! Monsters! Shooting! Action!". Controlling the Kotomon character with your finger, you catch friendly monsters and shoot them at enemies. The various friendly m... more.

Fans can't get enough of the angry avians. It took only 35 days for Angry Birds Space to cross the 50 million download threshold, which Rovio says makes it the fastest growing mobile game to date. That's nearly two weeks faster than OMGPOP's Draw Something, the previous trendsetter. But for Rovio, this isn't all about the numbers.    ... more.

The Avengers movie, which arrives in theaters on May 4, is going to be big. Now Walmart and Marvel have partnered up to give the fans a free augmented reality iPhone and Android app that gets better the more you, well, shop. Marvel and Walmart partnered up on the Super Hero AR which is both a game and in-store experience. Using Augmented Reality, take pictures with your favorite Marvel Avengers as... more.

3D Dot Game Heroes developer Silicon Studio has released its Android strategy RPG Gyakushuu no Fantasica on iOS. The game runs through Mobage, so it's free to download and play. The Android version was released in February. ... more.

Almost Human Games, the team behind the successful dungeon-crawler Legend of Grimrock, is developing an iOS port of the game. Sword & Sworcery is currently $5.99 as part of a launch promotion that ends April 23. It's a straight-up port so it doesn't rock any new content, but it certainly looks prettier on our monitors than on our iPads. ... more.

Jetpack Joyride is an iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad exclusive mobile, endless running game developed by HalfBrick . In this game, you play as Barry Steakfries, a down-on-his-luck business man whose dead end job is leading him nowhere. He stumbles upon a lab full of scientists testing jetpacks. He then breaks into the facility and steals the machine gun jetpack. This is where the game begins for you.... more.

A portable version of the original Max Payne for PC will soon be available for iOS and Android devices. Rockstar Games says that max payne for ios and android will have HD Graphics and also customizable controls. Max Payne Mobile is due out on iOS devices April 12 and on Android April 26. Max Payne Mobile on iOS supports the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2 and the n... more.

Developer Hello Games confirmed it will release an iOS and Android version of Joe Danger. This version is a completely new game being built from the ground up for touch devices. Joe Danger is a game with a lot of depth to the controls. We want to make very much an arcade game on your mobile," Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray told Gamasutra.  The team is currently only showing off the iOS ver... more.

Team Meat is bringing its grueling platformer to Apple's touch devices. A new blog post on the developer's website outlines its plans for the iOS port. Team Meat says the whole game is being remade from the ground up. They just started working on the project, so don't expect a release anytime soon. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) expect per Team Meat: What the game is: - A feature le... more.

Battlefield 3: Aftershock, a single-map multiplayer-only iOS version of EA's popular shooter, was just released earlier this month, but as of today it is no longer available on the App Store. IGN reports that EA pulled the game amid low ratings on the App Store and complaints from players about the controls and connectivity issues. EA released this official statement on the removal: "EA Mobile ... more.

One of the most played games in the world is headed to space. Rovio will launch Angry Brirds Space on March 22, the developer said. This is a completely new game, not an expansion, with new physics and gameplay elements, such as slow-motion puzzles and "lightspeed" destruction.  Rovio GM Andrew Stalbow said both NASA and National Geographic will be launch partners for the game. Angry Birds Spac... more.

DIG FOR VICTORY! TRENCHES II wants you to join the fight! The Great War has arrived and more nations have joined the struggle. Lead troops through a campaign that spans over 50 locations across Europe. Engage the enemy in more realistic, treacherous battlefields with all-new artillery and troops. Wage a real world war as you compete in Global Multiplayer campaigns. Or dominate your opponents in Wi... more.

Apple fans will soon have the opportunity to plunk down cash on the company's newest iPad. According to a report from Bloomberg, the iPad 3 will go on sale this March and include a high-definition screen, a more powerful processor, and the ability to talk to faster wireless networks. The screen will be a greater resolution than the iPad 2 and communicate with a wireless standard called long-term... more.

Soul Calibur V is coming to consoles at the end of the month, but that's not the only interesting development for the franchise. Namco Bandai has revealed that a port of the Dreamcast and arcade game Soul Calibur is coming to iOS in just a few days. There's no word on pricing, but you'll find out what it costs soon enough. The game's due out for download on the App Store starting January 19. And... more.

A lot of fans were upset when Chair announced it was developing an iPad game instead of working on Shadow Complex 2. Why would a console developer abandon its successful XBLA franchise so quickly to focus on an unproven gaming platform? It turns out their gamble has paid off. In the aftermath of the release of Infinity Blade II on December 1, Epic Games and Chair claim the franchise has earned ove... more.