[Gamasutra rounds up the latest news in the world of App Store gaming, featuring standout releases like Blobster, Pocket RPG, 9mm, and Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure.]
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Crescent Moon Games Launches Pocket RPG for iPad
Rimelands and
Gears developer Crescent Moon Games adds a
Diablo-like dungeon crawler to its App Store catalog, boasting multiple character classes and unlockable skills.
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Space Invaders Infinity Gene Creator Unveils New Game
"Reisuke Ishida, the man behind Taito's acclaimed
Space Invaders Infinity Gene revival for iOS/PSN/XBLA, is working on a new title called
Groove Coaster, which the Japanese developer promises will be 'an exhilirating next-gen groove game'."
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Chillingo's Latest: Physics Puzzler Blobster
Prolific App Store publisher Chillingo's latest offering is
Blobster, a well-received and fast-selling physics puzzler from developer Divine Robot.
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Classic RTS 'Z' Gets iOS Port
The Bitmap Brothers' comedic real-time strategy title
Z arrives on iOS, complete with all content featured in the original 1996 PC version.
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Smartphone Physical Controller iControlPad Now Shipping
"After numerous teases, delays, and no-shows from multiple accessory manufacturers, smartphone owners finally have a gamepad accessory in the iControlPad, which is now shipping to preorder customers."
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Gameloft's 9mm Now in App Store
Taking its cues from
Max Payne and the
Grand Theft Auto series, Gameloft's
9mm boasts a series of slow-motion shootouts and brawling sequences.
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Five-Year-Old's Debut Game Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure Arrives on iPad
"The iPad version of
Ponycorn Adventure is a faithful adaptation of the original Flash game, featuring HD crayon drawings, full voice acting, and five collectable Ponycorns."
