Articles written by Paul Williams
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A Hands-On Review of the Galaxy Tab 7.7
Samsung's newest model in their line of Android tablet computers hits the sweet spot between their Galaxy Note and the 10-inch Galaxy Tab.
Apr 19, 2012
- Paul Williams
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First Impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0
Verizon Wireless releases a powerful launch smartphone for Google's Ice Cream Sandwich - the latest iteration of their mobile operating system.
Feb 16, 2012
- Paul Williams
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Hit the Slopes on the iPad or iPhone with Snowboard Hero
Snowboard Hero is a quality snowboarding game for the iOS platform. This title combines high-speed downhill racing with a robust trick engine.
Jan 24, 2012
- Paul Williams
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A Cheap Android Phone Throwdown: Samsung Illusion v. LG Enlighten
Not everyone can afford high-end Android smartphones like the Galaxy Nexus and Droid Razr. Budget Android phones still provide good function for the cost.
Dec 20, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Sony Announces Game Lineup for Europe Launch of PlayStation Vita
The PlayStation Vita might be Sony's last hope to stave off iOS and Android in mobile gaming. The lineup for their Europe launch was revealed today.
Nov 23, 2011
- Paul Williams
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New Open Source Handheld Video Game System Announced
Today saw the announcement of the GameGadget, an Open Source handheld video game system set to hit stores by the end of the year. Can it beat Android?
Nov 21, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution Finds Superior UI on the iPad
While the iPhone version of CivRev makes mobile conquest fun, the iPad version of the game is preeminent on the iOS platform.
Nov 11, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Galaxy on Fire 2 HD Brings Outer Space Travel and Combat to iOS
The latest HD version of Fishlab's Galaxy on Fire series sets a new standard for outer space combat sims on for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
Oct 27, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Forever Drive - a Stylish Futuristic Racer on the iPad and iPhone
Forever Drive is a futuristic racing game for the iOS platform, featuring excellent graphics reminiscent of the movie Tron.
Oct 17, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Trick or Treat on the PlayStation 3 With the RPG, Costume Quest
There's no better way to celebrate Halloween on the PS3 then with the PlayStation Network downloadable, Costume Quest. It's a RPG for the entire family!
Oct 11, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Plants vs. Zombies Finds a Halloween Home on the PS3 and the PSN
The wildly popular Plants vs. Zombies is the Gold Standard for Tower Defense games. Available for most platforms, the game finds a home on the PS3.
Oct 7, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 for the iPad Takes Pro Golf Mobile
A recent stability update makes Tiger Woods Golf for the iPad the preeminent links title for the iOS platform. Eight courses add to the replay value.
Sep 29, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Theme Park Pinball Brings the Arcade to the iPad and iPhone
Theme Park Pinball is one of the best silver ball games for the iOS platform. Featuring excellent physics and smooth graphics; this is an arcade winner.
Sep 28, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Gameloft's Asphalt 6: Adrenaline is a Top iPad and iPhone Racer
Asphalt 6: Adrenaline is one of the best racing games available on the iOS platform. Tons of cars and great graphics highlight this App Store download.
Sep 16, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Crimson: Steam Pirates Brings Steampunk Strategy to the iPad
A turn-based naval strategy game for the iPad developed by the creators of the Halo series features a compelling storyline and top-notch graphics.
Sep 14, 2011
- Paul Williams
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iDaTank is a Fun 3-D Tank Simulator for the iPad and iPhone
A tank simulator in outer space is the best way to describe iDaTank. This top rank game belongs in the library of all iOS gamers.
Sep 9, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Close Combat: The Longest Day Brings Real-Time Wargaming to D-Day
The classic Close Combat wargames featured gripping squad level action in real-time. An update of The Longest Day centers on June 1944 action in Normandy.
Aug 31, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Let's Golf 3 for the iPad Takes Freemium Gaming Too Far
Gameloft's Let's Golf 3 is available for free at the App Store. Unfortunately, finishing a full round of golf in this game may require spending some cash.
Aug 18, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Death Rally is an Excellent Isometric Racing Game for the iPad
Death Rally brings an exhilarating racing experience to the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The game features both top rank graphics and a host of power-ups.
Aug 11, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Panzer Corps Remakes the Strategy Gaming Classic, Panzer General
The seminal wargame classic, Panzer General, gets a 21st Century update in Panzer Corps. It's recommended for both veterans and those new to the genre.
Aug 9, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Out of the Park Baseball 12 Rules the Computer Game Diamond
The Out of the Park Baseball series consistently tops the critics polls as the best computer baseball game. Incredible detail and realism are the reasons.
Aug 3, 2011
- Paul Williams
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iOOTP Baseball 2011 Brings the Best Baseball Sim to the iPhone
Out of the Park Baseball stands alone as the top computer baseball simulation. iOOTP 2011 brings this quality to the App Store with nary a loss in depth.
Jul 28, 2011
- Paul Williams
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PG Forever Resurrects the SSI Wargame Classic, Panzer General
PG Forever is a free computer game that combines the old wargaming classics, Panzer General and Allied General, with two titles focusing on World War 1.
Jul 25, 2011
- Paul Williams
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Pochi in Space for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Pochi in Space is a fun dodging game with an outer space theme for the iOS platform. Excellent gameplay, graphics, sound, and music make this app a winner.
Oct 6, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Space Station: Frontier Mixes Tower Defense and RTS on the iPhone
Space Station: Frontier successfully combines the RTS and tower defense genres on the iPhone. This game features an elegant interface and great graphics.
Sep 16, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Crazy Test Brings the Flavor of Wario Ware to the iPhone and iPad
Crazy Test brings a collection of taste-questionable mini-games to the App Store. Fans of the Nintendo DS classic, Wario Ware, now have an iPhone option.
Sep 10, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Rise of Atlantis for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Another Bejeweled-clone with a fantasy-themed storyline, Rise of Atlantis plays like an ancient version of the fantasy match-three game, Puzzle Quest.
Sep 1, 2010
- Paul Williams
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SmartGo: a Go Simulator for the iPod, iPad, and iPod Touch
The ancient game Go ranks with Chess in its status as an intellectual exercise. SmartGo does an excellent job of teaching the Art of Go on the iPhone.
Aug 30, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Earth Defender for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Earth Defender is a top rank iPhone arcade shooter that combines old school games like Missile Command and Galaga with excellent touchscreen control.
Aug 25, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Fly Fu is a Top Fighting Game on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Fly Fu adds a bit of style to the fighting game genre. Insects, humor, excellent hand-drawn graphics, and great action highlight this top iPhone game.
Aug 19, 2010
- Paul Williams
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4x4 Jam Brings Off-Road Fun to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
4x4 Jam is one of the best off-road driving sims on the iPhone platform. Great 3D graphics and many different game modes add to this title's replay value.
Aug 12, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Highborn - a Top Strategy Game on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
Highborn is easily one of the best strategy games on the iPhone platform. It combines fantasy, turn-based strategy with a touch of Monty Python humor.
Aug 6, 2010
- Paul Williams
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The Oregon Trail for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
The classic computer strategy game finally finds a mobile home on Apple's iPhone platform. Racing a Conestoga wagon across the USA is still educational.
Jul 30, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Gameloft's Let's Golf on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Let's Golf is one of the better golf games for the iPhone platform. Its cartoon-like gameplay is reminiscent of the popular Hot Shots Golf series.
Jul 23, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Tesla Wars: an Action Tower Defense Game for the iPhone and iPad
While most games in the tower defense genre seem like a lite version of a real-time strategy title, Tesla Wars is all about frenetic action and gameplay.
Jul 15, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Warblade: a Great Vertical Shooter for the iPhone and iPad
Warblade manages to breathe life into a hackneyed arcade genre - the vertical shooter. Strong graphics and gameplay are the hallmarks of this iPhone title.
Jul 13, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Ohio's Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Once known as Mound City, the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park features ancient earthworks and a museum highlighting these mound builders.
Jul 6, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Bit Pilot Brings Retro Gaming to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Bit Pilot hearkens back to the 8-bit era of videogaming, but with top rank iPhone gameplay and other modern features, including social network integration.
Jun 24, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Kelleys Island's Highway 575: Ohio's Most Scenic Drive
Even though Ohio Highway 575 is barely a few miles long, this route on Kelleys Island just might be the most scenic by-way in Ohio.
Jun 16, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Babo Crash is a Top Rank Match 3 Game for the iPhone and iPad
The iPhone platform is home to a plethora of matching games. Babo Crash stands out from the pack with great action, graphics, gameplay, and replay value.
Jun 11, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Kelleys Island is the Perfect Ohio Lake Erie Vacation Getaway
Kelleys Island lies in Lake Erie, just north of the popular Ohio vacation region centered on Cedar Point. It is a perfect spot for a quiet family vacation.
Jun 9, 2010
- Paul Williams
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ReBirth for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
The legendary techno-creation app for the desktop finally finds a mobile home. While the sound is identical to before, its new interface could be better.
May 28, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Zombie Pizza: a Puzzle Game for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Zombie Pizza is a puzzle game like no other. Working at a pizza shop for the undead, making pies was never this harried, nor were the toppings this gross!
May 3, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Draw Slasher for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Zombie killing app for the iPhone OS leverages the touch interface beautifully as well as featuring excellent cartoon graphics and frenetic gameplay.
Apr 27, 2010
- Paul Williams
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BloodNGuns: an Arcade Game for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
BloodNGuns is a top down arcade shooter for the iPhone OS. The game plays like a zombie-infested Gauntlet, with weapons, power-ups, and great graphics.
Apr 22, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Space Miner: Space Ore Bust for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Space Miner takes an old arcade classic, Asteroids, and builds an excellent game with replay value, great graphics, a great storyline, and a sense of humor.
Apr 19, 2010
- Paul Williams
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GT Racing Motor Academy for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Gameloft's racer plays like a version of Gran Turismo for the iPhone and iPad. The game's great graphics and career mode stand out among other titles.
Apr 15, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Devil Invasion, a RPG for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Devil Invasion is a Puzzle Quest-like app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Its real-time game engine keeps the action going in this hybrid RPG title.
Apr 7, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Fingerzilla for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
If everyone had Fingerzilla on their mobile, the world would be a much better place. Destroying imaginary buildings, forests, and vehicles makes for great stress relief.
Mar 31, 2010
- Paul Williams
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Earth vs. Moon for the iPhone and iPad
Earth vs. Moon takes on the old classic arcade game, Missile Command. Combining excellent graphics and gameplay with a wicked sense of humor, this title is a winner.
Mar 30, 2010
- Paul Williams
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