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Best of iOS news: From Marvel vs. Capcom 2 to Cannon Cat

Gamasutra rounds up the latest news in the world of App Store gaming, featuring standout releases like Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Graveyard Snuggle, and Cannon Cat.

Danny Cowan, Blogger

May 1, 2012

1 Min Read

[Gamasutra rounds up the latest news in the world of App Store gaming, featuring standout releases like Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Graveyard Snuggle, and Cannon Cat.] - Capcom Launches iOS Port of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Capcom's tag-team 2D fighter hits iOS platforms with its full 56-character roster, a Bluetooth multiplayer mode, and a touch screen-optimized control scheme." - Halfbrick Updates Jetpack Joyride with New Gadgets Jetpack Joyride players now have access to 15 new gameplay-altering gadgets, which are available for purchase with in-game currency. - Graveyard Snuggle: "Twister Meets Hot Potato, But With More Touching" "In Graveyard Snuggle, two or more players sit in a circle, and a skeleton character barks out limb-tangling commands that every participant must obey. If a player jolts the device too severely during his or her turn, the game ends." - Minecraft: Pocket Edition Update Adds Crafting Component Mojang's latest Minecraft: Pocket Edition update introduces damageable items, farm animals, and an oft-requested crafting UI. - Loqheart Releases Debut App Store Title Cannon Cat Loqheart's first App Store release is Cannon Cat, a free-to-play action title with mechanics inspired by the mid-air barrel travel sequences from Rare's Donkey Kong Country series. - Linux Tycoon Coming Soon To Android and iOS "Following up on a recent update adding an online multiplayer mode, Bryan Lunduke revealed that his Linux distro sim Linux Tycoon is in the works for iOS and Android platforms."

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Danny Cowan

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Danny Cowan is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist for Gamasutra and its subsites. Previously, he has written reviews and feature articles for gaming publications including 1UP.com, GamePro, and Hardcore Gamer Magazine.

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