Monster Flip Review

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Reviews - iOS

Thursday, 26 April 2012 07:45 Written by Brian J. Papineau

Monster Flip Title ScreenMonster Flip from Launching Pad Games is a match three style puzzle game that utilizes an original mechanic and charming presentation to draw you in and create an addictive experience that is perfect for short gaming sessions.

In Monster Flip, you are presented with a field filled with four types of monster blocks that each have a distinct look, colour and personality. You score points by sliding your finger in horizontal or vertical lines and matching groups of three or more monster blocks. Read More...

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Circle Pad Pro Review

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Reviews - Hardware

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 08:02 Written by Brian J. Papineau

Circle Pad ProThe Circle Pad Pro peripheral for the Nintendo 3DS adds a second analog slide pad and two trigger buttons to the system's core functionality. However, it blocks access to the cartridge and stylus slots, as well as the wireless switch, and vastly decreases the portability of the 3DS.

Installing the Circle Pad Pro is fairly simple. You need to open the battery cover using a coin, insert the included AAA battery, close the cover, secure an included wrist strap and snap your 3DS into the peripheral. Read More...

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FWD Progress: Almost There

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Blog - Video Games

Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:48 Written by Brian J. Papineau

PlayStation Vita HardwareWell, we're less than two weeks away from our baby girl's due date and I couldn't be more excited (read: stressed and petrified). Preparing for her arrival hasn't left a lot of, if any time to work on Game Forward, but I decided to share some quick thoughts about what I've been playing over the last little while since I won't have the chance to write full reviews in the near future.

The PlayStation Vita launched last month and I've mostly enjoyed the time that I've had to spend with it. It's a fantastic piece of hardware with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a device released in 2012, though it unfortunately lacks the ability to pair a PS3 controller to it like the PSPGo, which was a great feature for gamers with limited dexterity. Read More...

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