3 popular mobile games at the moment

Mr. Johan Kovacek Jr. — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 08:24:09 +0000

Mobile phone gaming seems to be here to stay as more and more people are spending time playing games on their handsets. Here we are looking at three of the most popular mobile phone games at the moment:

1. Candy Crush Saga

This highly addictive candy swapping game is simple to learn, the app talks you through the first few levels with hints and tips. As the game moves on the levels become progressively more difficult and new features are introduced. The game itself is free but there is the option for in app purchases.

2. Crossy Road

This simple chicken crossing the road game is similar to the retro arcade game Frogger in style. The cool, block style graphics and ability to unlock different animals make it fun and engaging. The aim of the game is to get across lanes of traffic without being hit or caught by eagles.

3. Flow Free

Flow Free is a simple puzzle game where you use “pipes” to connect matching colours, however some care needs to be taken as the pipes will break if they overlap or cross over. More than 1,000 levels are available in the version, and the game can be played either in a relaxed style or in the hectic time-trial mode that involves racing against the clock.

Why the PSP is the best mobile gaming console

Mr. Johan Kovacek Jr. — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:22:32 +0000

After a lifetime of ten years, and 80 million units sold worldwide, the Playstation Portable (also known as the PSP) was officially discontinued by Sony in 2014. Over that time, the console built a considerable fanbase and became the first handheld to seriously compete with Nintendo’s market domination.But what was it that made the PSP so great? Let’s take a look…

The Hardware

Whilst Nintendo handhelds tend to look and feel cheap, the PSP was very much a grown up console. Its aesthetic fit in perfectly with the Playstation home-consoles, with sleek black and silver casing, and with a modern eye it’s easy to see it wouldn’t look out of place with the stark ultra-modern designs of today’s smartphones. The PSP was ahead of its time in other ways as well, boasting a fully working web browser as well as exhaustive multimedia capabilities. Whilst the Nintendo DS played with gimmicky touchscreen inputs, the PSP stuck with traditional game controls and was all the better for it.

The Games

Over the years the PSP developed an impressive library of games, being home to some of gaming’s most famous IPs, such as God of War, Grand Theft Auto, Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy. But the console also introduced some of gaming’s most unique titles; Patapon was half RTS, half Rhythm Game and entirely charming, whilst the colorful LocoRoco was described as “the happiest game ever made”.It was this combination of classic titles, with new and bold ideas, complete with a serious and modern design that marks the PSP as the best mobile gaming console of all time.