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Best of iOS News: From Arkham City Lockdown to Chrono Trigger

Gamasutra rounds up the latest news in the world of App Store gaming, featuring standout releases like Batman Arkham City Lockdown, Bejeweled, Chrono Trigger, and Time Ducks.

Danny Cowan, Blogger

December 13, 2011

2 Min Read
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[Gamasutra rounds up the latest news in the world of App Store gaming, featuring standout releases like Batman Arkham City Lockdown, Bejeweled, Chrono Trigger, and Time Ducks.] - Warner Bros. Launches NetherRealm-Developed Batman Arkham City Lockdown A spinoff of the recently released console title Batman: Arkham City, Lockdown is an Infinity Blade-inspired series of battles in which players face off against villains from the DC Comics universe. - Classic SNES RPG Chrono Trigger Arrives In App Store Square Enix's time-traveling RPG Chrono Trigger hits iOS platforms with an overhauled interface suited for touch screens. - Relaunched Bejeweled Features Multiple Gameplay Modes Replacing the now-delisted Bejeweled 2 + Blitz, PopCap's new Bejeweled app includes Classic, Zen, and Diamond Mine modes, along with a version of Bejeweled Blitz that is also available as a free standalone app. - Time Ducks: Frogger Meets Braid Meets Slot Machines, On iOS "The game's developers promise a revamped Frogger experience helmed by all-star cast, including 'a bear body builder, a celebrity teen idol, two house bands, [and] a private instruction/insult lesson.'" - The Behemoth Releases Alien Hominid: PDA Games For iOS Originally a minigame featured in the console version of Alien Hominid, PDA Games is available in the App Store as a free 15-level download, with an additional 500 levels unlockable for 99 cents. - Microsoft Premieres Official Xbox Live iOS App Microsoft's official My Xbox Live app allows Xbox Live members to track their achievements, manage friend lists, and dress up Avatars on any compatible iOS device. - Grabatron: UFO Catcher With A Vengeance "Hungry Shark series creator Future Games of London has released Grabatron, an iOS action game in which a vengeful UFO wreaks havoc upon 1980s-era middle America with a giant retractable claw."

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Danny Cowan

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Danny Cowan is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist for Gamasutra and its subsites. Previously, he has written reviews and feature articles for gaming publications including 1UP.com, GamePro, and Hardcore Gamer Magazine.

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