Mobile Games

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The Sims 3 on your mobile

You might be surprised to hear it, but the latest Sims port for your phone is a faithful, full-featured game for your iPhone or Java-capable mobile.

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Articles

  • Pocket God: Tribal torment for iPhone

    While we may never go as far as Dr Frankenstein, the lure of controlling life is a strong one for many people. Here to help you with your deific fantasies are Pocket God and Galcon for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

  • Is quality irrelevant when it comes to iPhone games and apps?

    An iPhone game developer says he believes "quality is mostly irrelevant" when it comes to making games for the new platform. We heartily disagree but the economics of cheap, useless iPhone games could be the voice with most authority.

  • Memory cards: All your questions answered

    With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

  • New App Store section for premium games?

    Apple may be planning a new section of the App Store dedicated to premium game titles that will put more cash in the pockets of developers.

  • Best portable games

    With the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable you can take your games with you, so we've taken a look at the best of the bunch for games on the go.

  • N-Gage to game again

    Nokia to launch new free-to-try games service on a range of its mobile phones in November, no "sidetalkin" required.

  • 5 portable gaming consoles compared

    CNET compares the top portable gaming systems.

  • Nokia N-Gage alive and kicking

    Nokia's keeping the N-Gage alive, promising to support the game deck through to the end of 2006. It also plans to introduce N-Gage functionality in future Series 60 phones.

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Reviews

  • The Sims 3

    The latest Sims game is also the greatest, striking a terrific balance between the fresh and the familiar.

  • Terminator Salvation

    This bare-bones movie tie-in is like a machine with synthetic rubber skin: it's not fooling anyone and you should stay away from it.

    Specs: PC, Xbox 360

  • Metal Gear Solid Touch

    Finicky controls and no real game to speak of make this Metal Gear game less than solid.

  • Metal Gear Solid Mobile

    If we were Solid Snake we'd sneak out of this game and go back onto the PS3. This game is sure to make fans of the series weep or fill them with murderous rage.

  • Monopoly Here and Now: World Edition

    If you love Monopoly then you're sure to love this colourful and faithful recreation. Even if you're one of those filthy Scrabble people, you'll probably have a good time with this game.

  • Fieldrunners

    If you don't mind paying for it, Fieldrunners is a fast and fun game that requires solid strategy to master.

  • Crayon Physics Deluxe

    One of the best iPhone games we've played, Crayon Physics Deluxe definitely deserves a place in your iPhone arsenal.

  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

    If you love Star Wars, or want a decent iPhone game, don't buy The Force Unleashed.

    Specs: DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii

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