Review: Mad Catz C.T.R.L.i Controller & Joystick Smartphone Controller

I was recently sent two gaming products to review on 8-Bit Girl by the nice guys over at MobileFun.co.uk. Both of these products are designed to work with Smartphones to enhance your gaming experience across a multitude of supported apps. Check them out below:

Lara Croft: Relic Run

Time to get nostalgic for old-school Tomb Raider with the free-to-download Lara Croft: Relic Run.

When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Decked in her classic costume, she collects clues to uncover ancient relics, edging closer to the secrets within. 

"Bad Piggies" Gameplay Footage Revealed

Rovio Entertainment, the team behind the Angry Birds series, revealed their first gameplay trailer for Bad Piggies today.

Launching on the 27th September for iOS, Android and Mac, Bad Piggies allows fans to play as the pigs, with brand new gameplay not seen in the other Angry Birds titles.

In Bad Piggies, players will build a variety of vehicles for these cute little piggies to ride. The objective is to then complete an obstacle course in one piece. 

Check out the trailer below. Personally, I love the green pigs in Angry Birds (come on, they're cute!), so I'm looking forward to giving this a go!

Rovio Announce "Bad Piggies"

Rovio have announced that a sequel to Angry Birds will be coming soon...or should that be a spin-off?

Bad Piggies, coming to iOS, Android and Mac on the 27th September, will be set on the pigs side rather than the birds this time around. Details at this stage are very limited. We can gather from the title that gamers will probably be controlling the pigs this time, rather than the birds. Other than that, a brief teaser video was put up online until more information is released. Check it out below!

Apple Release Patent For Controller

A patent application for Apple has surfaced online. The patent details the companies own games controller (which looks a lot like the Playstation 3 Dualshock controller).


The controller will be used with existing i0S devices and Apple TV, and can turn iOS devices into a remote control. Check out the full patent details here.

The Walking Dead Shambles onto iOS This Week

Telltale Games have launched an iOS version of The Walking Dead: The Game this week. 

The first episode, A New Day, is now available to download on the Apple App Store. Episodes 2 to 5 can also be pre-ordered via the App store. 

Walking Dead: The Game will run on the iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and all 4th generation and above iPods.

Angry Birds Trilogy Hitting Xbox 360

It's already been released on Android, iOS devices and is planned for the 3DS, but there's another one to add to that list now-the Xbox 360.


Developers Rovio and publisher Activision are bringing the Angry Birds Trilogy to the Xbox 360, with Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio being released on one disc. The game promises to be re-designed for HDTVs, will include new cinematics, and extra content. 


Also added are new animated backgrounds, new lighting modes, reactive backgrounds and more. Kinect will be fully supported also. 


Angry Birds Trilogy, will be released this Christmas for the Xbox 360. 

Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Heading To iOS

Today Capcom announced that Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 is heading to iOS.


Released on the App store for iPod Touch and iPhone, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 allows players to battle it out from a choice of 56 characters, including Iron Man, Mega Man, Ryu and Wolverine. Just like the console versions, this App edition sees both the Marvel and Capcom universes fighting against one another. 


The game also includes the "Variable System", which allows players to tag in other team members at any time. 


Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 for iOS will be released on the 25th April 2012. Check out a screenshot from the game below.

Max Payne to Hit Mobile Devices

Originally revealed last September, Rockstar Games will be releasing the first Max Payne game on iOS and Android devices soon apparently. This mobile version of Max Payne will include a HD overhaul (much like most re-releases these days), customizable controls and Rockstar Games Social Club integration. Those who are opposed to using touch screen controls will be pleased to hear that the game will also feature controller support.


Rockstar will confirm the release date and more information soon. 

Minecraft Pocket Edition Changes on the Way

Mojang's successful construction/adventure PC game Minecraft made it onto the iOS and Android platforms after much anticipation. However, many fans were left disappointed that this portable edition seemed a little limited in comparison to the PC version, especially as PC's Creation Mode is the only aspect of Minecraft included in the iOS and Android versions.


It seems that the Minecraft team have been listening to concerns though, as the new blog posted by Mojang details what they are planning on bringing to the Pocket Edition soon. Fans should expect:


A new file system.
Item system to be able to pick up items.
Crafting.
An inventory system.
Mobs-Animals and enemies.
Optimizing rendering code.
Clean up of code and overall optimisation. 


There has been no date announced as to when players will see these changes be put into place as of yet, but I'm sure there are plenty of people who are pleased with these changes.