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Disney adds a little originality with Toy Story: Smash It

by Mike Schramm (Feb 28th, 2013)

Last time I spoke with Disney's Bart Decrem, I asked him about the company's plans to put out original mobile games. Lately, they've been on a bender of rebranded iOS hits, including Temple Run Brave, Monsters Inc. Run, and Where's My Perry?, which is a branded remix of Disney's own original ...

Atari follows up freemium Breakout Boost with paid Breakout Boost+

by Mike Schramm (Jan 25th, 2012)

A little while back, Atari continued its releases of updated classic games for iOS with Breakout Boost, a freemium version of the classic brickbreaking game that offers updated graphics and a few new mechanics to go with them. This week Atari announced another title called Breakout: Boost+, and ...

TUAW's Daily App: Helsing's Fire

by Mike Schramm (Jul 15th, 2010)

Helsing's Fire is an interesting little title with a pretty original gameplay premise. The idea is that you place torches in an area full of objects and walls, and you have to target or hide certain creatures with that light. The backstory of the game is about the adventurer Van Helsing and his ...

Video: Steve introduces the iPod

by Dave Caolo (Apr 19th, 2006)

The Cult of Mac blog is pointing to a great video on YouTube featuring Steve Jobs introducing the original iPod to the world. I must admit, I was one of the near-sighted dolts who said, "I'm supposed to get excited over an Mp3 player?" That's why I don't have my own private Gulf Stream. ...