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Snakes - Move Snakes, Fill Board

Snakes - Move Snakes, Fill Board
/iphone-games/snakes-move-snakes-fill-board   Wan William recently contacted me about his company\'s new puzzle app game Snakes - Move Snakes, Fill Board. The object is to fill the board with snakes of different sizes.  The first 40 levels are very easy.  5 minutes was all I needed,...
20-12-2016 03:30 - ( iPhone Games )
Nielsen Social Content Ratings, Week of Dec. 12: The Voice, NFL Prevail

Nielsen Social Content Ratings, Week of Dec. 12: The Voice, NFL Prevail

NBC reality competition show The Voice once again topped the Nielsen Social Content Ratings for TV series and specials for the week of Dec. 12. Meanwhile, it was a clean sweep for the National Football League, as NFL games accounted for the week?s...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )

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UK Sales Chart: Infinite Warfare Is the Christmas #1, The Last Guardian Falls 13 Places

UK Sales Chart: Infinite Warfare Is the Christmas #1, The Last Guardian Falls 13 Places

After Black Ops 3 did it in 2015, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was able to capture the Christmas #1 in 2016, “comfortably holding off” FIFA 17, which placed in 2nd. Further down the charts, Watch Dogs 2, Dishonored 2, and Steep saw...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
Update Mondays: 'Disney Crossy Road', 'AG Drive', 'Only One', 'Ski Safari 2', and More

Update Mondays: 'Disney Crossy Road', 'AG Drive', 'Only One', 'Ski Safari 2', and More

Hello everyone, and welcome to the week before Christmas! It\'s time once again for our look back at the noteworthy updates of the last seven days. It\'s to be expected, but wow, there are a lot of Christmas updates in this batch. Some great...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony to be Held on January 31, 2017

Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony to be Held on January 31, 2017

The Final Fantasy series officially celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 18, and on January 31, 2017, Square Enix will host the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony in Japan at 17:00 at the Toho Cinema in Roppongi Hills. The...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
'Super Mario Run' Appears to be Doing Well Despite Lukewarm Reviews

'Super Mario Run' Appears to be Doing Well Despite Lukewarm Reviews

It\'s hard to deny Super Mario Run\'s [Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel App Annie\'s numbers show Super Mario Run making over $4 million and becoming top ranked game by downloads across 60 countries. It quickly went on to...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
The Hidden Mass Audience: Why Community Is Bigger Than You Think

The Hidden Mass Audience: Why Community Is Bigger Than You Think

Remember online communities" 15 years ago, it was the future of communication. Back in the day, Usenet newsgroups, IRC chat rooms and bulletin-board forums ruled. Before clickbait and News Feeds and selfies, people transcended their local...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )

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'Pathfinder Adventures' Gets Deck 6 in Latest Update

'Pathfinder Adventures' Gets Deck 6 in Latest Update

Obsidian said that Pathfinder Adventures\' [
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Group Video Chats Come to Facebook Messenger

Group Video Chats Come to Facebook Messenger

Facebook introduced group video chats for Messenger on Android, iOS and via Messenger.com on desktop. Vice president of messaging products David Marcus made the announcement Monday, saying that users who tap the video camera icon within a group...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )
RIGS Mechanized Combat League - Winter Season Update Trailer I PS VR

RIGS Mechanized Combat League - Winter Season Update Trailer I PS VR

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/rigs-mechanized-combat-league-ps4/ Get a sneak peak of the upcoming Winter Season Update content available for free this month! Compete in the new Zurich Stadium (Dec 20th) and master the new APX RIGS (Dec...
20-12-2016 03:34 - ( videosen )
Decorate Your 'Super Mario Run' Kingdom with New Christmas Decorations

Decorate Your 'Super Mario Run' Kingdom with New Christmas Decorations

While Nintendo has been pretty open about the main reason for the online requirement of Super Mario Run [
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Moto Racer 4 Races to North America on January 24, 2017 for PS4 & Xbox One

Moto Racer 4 Races to North America on January 24, 2017 for PS4 & Xbox One

Available in Europe since early November, Moto Racer 4 is coming to North America on January 24, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as a digital-only title, Microids and Artefacts Studio announced today. If you have PlayStation VR, Microids says...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )

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Find All the 'Super Mario Run' Black Coins With These Videos

Find All the 'Super Mario Run' Black Coins With These Videos

Well, Super Mario Run [Super Mario Run 1-1 Secret Black Coin Locations Super Mario Run 1-3 Secret Black Coin Locations Super Mario Run 2-1 Secret Black Coin Locations Super Mario Run 2-3 Secret Black Coin Locations Super Mario Run 3-1 Secret...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Pilot Your Airship To The Enchanted, Puzzle-Filled Castles Of Pocket Kingdom

Pilot Your Airship To The Enchanted, Puzzle-Filled Castles Of Pocket Kingdom

The gods have fled to castles hidden within the clouds, cloaking themselves in mist amidst serene magics and obscured towers. Not really the safest environment for an airship pilot to be flying around in, though, which is what brings about a...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( News Games )
Here’s What Until Dawn’s Early Build Looked Like on PS3

Here’s What Until Dawn’s Early Build Looked Like on PS3

Warning: if you haven’t played Until Dawn then beware of spoilers! If you had been following its development or are a fan of last year’s PlayStation 4-exclusive horror title, Until Dawn, then here’s an interesting video you might enjoy...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
'Clash of Clans' Gets Big Christmas Update With New Levels and More

'Clash of Clans' Gets Big Christmas Update With New Levels and More

Clash of Clans [Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel As the video points out, this new tactic by Supercell of continuously bufingf unused units is very good for the game. Overall, the update seems to be well-received by the players,...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
53% of Women Made Purchases Due to Influencer Posts (Survey)

53% of Women Made Purchases Due to Influencer Posts (Survey)

Despite what could be considered a pervasively toxic environment, women are one of the most active groups on social media. Not only do women rule social media, but they are also influential, discerning and willing to buy based on influencer...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )

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Report: Suicide Squad Game Cancelled By Warner Bros Montreal

Report: Suicide Squad Game Cancelled By Warner Bros Montreal

According to Kotaku sources, Warner Bros. Games Montreal’s unannounced Suicide Squad game has been cancelled, and the studio is now putting their effort into an unannounced Batman game with Damian Wayne as the lead. Hearing the news from three...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
'Bastion', 'Panzer Corps', 'Waking Mars', 'Operation Dracula' and More in Today's Sales Round-Up

'Bastion', 'Panzer Corps', 'Waking Mars', 'Operation Dracula' and More in Today's Sales Round-Up

\'Tis the season for savings, especially for mobile gamers. As usual, there are tons of sales happening right now in the App Store. So many, in fact, that it\'s getting to be impractical to do individual posts for games or even entire...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Kitty in the Box 2

Kitty in the Box 2

Join Sushi in this Kitty in the Box sequel as they dive into the world of Boxing - no, not the one with punching and gloves. We\'re talking about that thing that cats do where they pounce into boxes... What\'s up with that" Who determines...
20-12-2016 03:29 - ( Android Games )

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Xbox One Ad Fires Shot at PSN, Says Xbox Live “Won’t Let You Down”

Xbox One Ad Fires Shot at PSN, Says Xbox Live “Won’t Let You Down”

A brief new Xbox One commercial released over the weekend starring NFL’s Marshawn Lynch claims that Xbox Live is “the network that won’t let you down.” A dig at Sony’s PlayStation Network, the video above actually references a recent...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
Thanos Comes to 'Marvel Puzzle Quest'

Thanos Comes to 'Marvel Puzzle Quest'

Marvel Puzzle Quest [
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Nexon Korea Launches Pinpop VEGAS: Extreme Pinball on Mobile

Nexon Korea Launches Pinpop VEGAS: Extreme Pinball on Mobile

Nexon Korea announced the release of Pinpop VEGAS: Extreme Pinball on iOS and Android. The pinball game allows users to complete single-player story levels, as well as to compete against other players in two-player duels. In each single-player...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )
'Ender Update' (1.0) Just Brought Dragons, Music, and More to 'Minecraft Pocket Edition'

'Ender Update' (1.0) Just Brought Dragons, Music, and More to 'Minecraft Pocket Edition'

After many years in development, Minecraft Pocket Edition [Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel And as if those weren\'t enough, Minecraft PE finally got the original soundtrack, literally my number one request ever since the game...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Bug Princess : Gold Label

Bug Princess : Gold Label

Befriend the princess and her various insect friends to break through the barrage of gunfire!Bug Princess : Gold Label l Version: 1.0.1 | Size: 15.63MB Developers: mobirix ?| Language: English
20-12-2016 03:29 - ( Android Games )
ARK: Survival Evolved Update Today on PS4 Increases Frame-Rate & Performance

ARK: Survival Evolved Update Today on PS4 Increases Frame-Rate & Performance

Update: The update is now live, requiring a 2.8GB download. Original Story: Scheduled to release at around 11am PT/2pm ET today, the latest ARK: Survival Evolved update (v502.0) on PlayStation 4 “uses Adaptive V-Sync for large frame-rate...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
Naughty Dog Co-Founder: “Sony Has Been Incredibly Good to Naughty Dog”

Naughty Dog Co-Founder: “Sony Has Been Incredibly Good to Naughty Dog”

Jason Rubin, who co-founded Naughty Dog with Andy Gavin and is now the Head of Content at Oculus, sat down with IGN recently for a wide-ranging interview. Discussing the relationship between Sony and Naughty Dog, Rubin said: Sony has been...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
'Pinpop VEGAS: Extreme Pinball' Brings Entertaining PvP to Mobile

'Pinpop VEGAS: Extreme Pinball' Brings Entertaining PvP to Mobile

For those craving for another mobile pinball game, Pinpop VEGAS: Extreme Pinball [Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel The game also has you collecting pinballs - because every game has to have collectibles and unlockables now - and...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
As Social Platforms Rapidly Evolve Into Media Companies, What Does This Mean for Brands"

As Social Platforms Rapidly Evolve Into Media Companies, What Does This Mean for Brands"

The next time you ride the bus or step into a coffee shop, look around and count how many people are reading a newspaper. Perhaps a handful" Now look around for cell phones and you?ll see it?s no secret that people are glued to their smartphone...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )
Nintendo Switch Will Run in Lower-Performance Mode When Undocked

Nintendo Switch Will Run in Lower-Performance Mode When Undocked

After the news that VentureBeat confirmed that the Nintendo Switch would use a Tegra chip similar to the Nvidia Shield TV, Eurogamer has chimed in confirming the exact specifications, and an interesting detail: the Switch can run with its GPU...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Facebook Adds Background Colors for Text-Only Status Updates

Facebook Adds Background Colors for Text-Only Status Updates

Your Facebook News Feed may soon be a lot more colorful. The social network announced Monday that it is rolling out a new feature enabling users who post text-only status updates to add background colors to those posts. The feature is rolling out...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )
Dishonored 2 Update Today Adds New Game Plus, Quick-Access Wheel

Dishonored 2 Update Today Adds New Game Plus, Quick-Access Wheel

Update: The update is now live, weighing in at just over 1GB on PS4, 413MB on PC, and 1.54GB on Xbox One. Original Story: Bethesda has announced that the Dishonored 2 update adding New Game Plus is now live on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC....
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
Apple AirPods First Impressions: The Future is Awesome

Apple AirPods First Impressions: The Future is Awesome

When it was announced that the iPhone 7 wasn\'t going to have a headphone jack, I honestly didn\'t think it was that big of a deal. Incorrect. It has turned out to be a significant pain in the butt using some of my "old" accessories. The sleep...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Fruit Ninja VR Is Coming Soon to PlayStation VR

Fruit Ninja VR Is Coming Soon to PlayStation VR

Released earlier this year for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, Fruit Ninja VR is coming soon to PlayStation VR, developer Halfbrick has revealed on their website. If the Trophy listing posted on Exophase over the weekend is any indication, it’s...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
All Six 8-Bit 'Mega Man' Games Confirmed for Release Outside of Japan, Will Be $1.99 Each and "Optimized" for Mobile

All Six 8-Bit 'Mega Man' Games Confirmed for Release Outside of Japan, Will Be $1.99 Each and "Optimized" for Mobile

On Friday, our own Shaun Musgrave picked up on a tweet from Capcom Japan announcing that the six 8-bit Mega Man games were getting special re-releases for mobile. Details were pretty light, and the big question was whether or not these mobile ports...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Listen To The Lion's Song

Listen To The Lion's Song

Alright, help me out here. I played Mi\'pu\'mi Games\' narrative adventure game The Lion\'s Song last week, and I still don\'t know what exactly it is about. It can be read as a rumination on art and the creation thereof, a series of...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( News Games )
'Minecraft: Apple TV Edition' is a Separate $19.99 Purchase

'Minecraft: Apple TV Edition' is a Separate $19.99 Purchase

In a move that is sure to not stir up any controversy whatsoever, along with Minecraft: Pocket Edition [the Apple TV version is finally out. Initially announced at the October Apple event, it has just released on December 19th. And two potential...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Mark Zuckerberg Introduces Jarvis, His 2016 Personal Challenge

Mark Zuckerberg Introduces Jarvis, His 2016 Personal Challenge

How much progress has Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg made in fulfilling his New Year?s resolution for 2016" Zuckerberg said in a Jan. 3 Facebook post that his personal challenge for 2016 was to use artificial intelligence to create a...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )
MLB The Show 17 - PlayStation Experience 2016: Playback Trailer | PS4

MLB The Show 17 - PlayStation Experience 2016: Playback Trailer | PS4

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/mlb-the-show-17-ps4/ theshow.com http://theshownation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mlbtheshow/ https://twitter.com/sonysandiego Ramone Russell from San Diego Studios takes another look at the trailer...
20-12-2016 03:34 - ( videosen )
CD Projekt RED Receives Hefty Fund to Research Seamless Multiplayer, City Creation and More

CD Projekt RED Receives Hefty Fund to Research Seamless Multiplayer, City Creation and More

Back in September, CD Projekt RED submitted a proposal to the Polish government, seeking funding for research into technology “for creating a huge living city, playable in real time” alongside seamless multiplayer, technology for quality...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
Best of 2016 – Best Horror Game

Best of 2016 – Best Horror Game

Kicking off our final Best of 2016 game awards of 2016 is our best in horror choices for the year. With the genre not getting as many games as it did last year, we’ve decided to include PlayStation VR titles as well, which is a no-brainer given...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
'Pokemon GO' Probably Delayed for Apple Watch Because Niantic Is Making Wearables

'Pokemon GO' Probably Delayed for Apple Watch Because Niantic Is Making Wearables

Pokemon GO [Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel The Niantic wearable will apparently have much more functionality than the Nintendo Pokemon GO one, but the question is whether people not into Ingress - Niantic\'s other big game -...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
George E. Sheep?Unreleased?

George E. Sheep?Unreleased?

Set off for adventure with George E. Sheep, a casual 3d endless runner game.George E. Sheep?Unreleased? l Version: 2.1.2 | Size: 49.47MB Developers: Joel Detter ?| Language: English
20-12-2016 03:29 - ( Android Games )
Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass DLC “Concept Exploration Images” Revealed

Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass DLC “Concept Exploration Images” Revealed

Over on the official Battlefield website, DICE has revealed a few details regarding Battlefield 1’s first expansion, “They Shall Not Pass.” While the studio didn’t want to give too much away, it does talk about the setting, and released a...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
PSA: All App Store Versions of 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' Are Fake

PSA: All App Store Versions of 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' Are Fake

A word of warning for anyone who sees a game called Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on the App Store, particularly as there are multiple fakes right now, including one that\'s number 3 in the US iPhone App Store. Totally Accurate Battle...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Facebook 2016 Open-Source Year in Review (Infographic)

Facebook 2016 Open-Source Year in Review (Infographic)

Facebook launched 77 new open-source projects in 2016, yielding 60,000 commits and bringing its total to nearly 400 projects and more than 500,000 followers. Open-source developer advocate Christine Abernathy offered an overview of the social...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )
Best of 2016 Awards – Best Fighting Game

Best of 2016 Awards – Best Fighting Game

It’s been one heck of a year for fighting games on the PlayStation 4, what with a slew of fighters being available on the console. Continuing with our final Best of 2016 game awards winner for the day, we pick the best fighting game released on...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
Patches and Pirate Warrior, Gadgetzan Decks, Crazy Trump Videos, and More 'Hearthstone' Weekly News in 'Touchstone' #77

Patches and Pirate Warrior, Gadgetzan Decks, Crazy Trump Videos, and More 'Hearthstone' Weekly News in 'Touchstone' #77

Hello everyone and welcome to our pre-holiday Touchstone Tavern, our weekly roundup of the best Hearthstone [Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel The problem was the synergies with some of the older cards, so they cut it again,...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
No Way (Unreleased)

No Way (Unreleased)

\'No Way\' is a game that tests your reaction times and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout your entire journey. Build your own road by snapping a bridge across troublesome waters as you go and try to stay alive no matter what. Try not...
20-12-2016 03:29 - ( Android Games )
The Last Guardian Had Items for the Boy to Eat When it Was In Development for PS3

The Last Guardian Had Items for the Boy to Eat When it Was In Development for PS3

As part of an interview with creator Fumito Ueda, Glixel learned some interesting things about The Last Guardian, including the fact that there was once a time during development where the boy also ate, but it was cut when the project moved from...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( PlayStation )
'Agent A' Chapter 3 "Ruby's Trap" Releases on December 22nd

'Agent A' Chapter 3 "Ruby's Trap" Releases on December 22nd

Good news: the long-awaited third chapter of Agent A [
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Arcade )
Instagram?s Jim Squires Shares 7 Predictions for SMBs in 2017

Instagram?s Jim Squires Shares 7 Predictions for SMBs in 2017

Small and midsized businesses have increasingly turned to Instagram as a resource to promote their brands, and Jim Squires, director of market operations at the Facebook-owned photo- and video-sharing network, shared his seven predictions for the...
20-12-2016 03:28 - ( Facebook Games )

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