Mobile game stories

  • The Sims 3 on your mobile

    12 Jun 2009 4:33 PM

    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.

  • Pocket God: Tribal torment for iPhone

    27 May 2009 4:46 PM

    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?

    25 Mar 2009 2:42 PM

    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

    27 Feb 2009 2:56 PM

    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?

    04 Feb 2009 10:36 AM

    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

    14 Nov 2008 4:49 PM

    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

    30 Aug 2007 9:51 AM

    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

    08 Mar 2006 3:22 PM

    CNET compares the top portable gaming systems.

  • Nokia N-Gage alive and kicking

    18 May 2005 2:27 PM

    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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  • 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.