http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/game_center/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fstop_the_apple_game_center_cheaters%2F&seed_title=Stop+the+Apple+Game+Center+Cheaters%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/stop_the_apple_game_center_cheaters/ Cheaters, who hack Apple’s Game Center to enter phony high scores, are threatening to ruin the leaderboards. What’s Apple doing about it? Apparently nothing, and Ted Landau wants that to change. Columns and Opinions, Ted Landau's User Friendly View, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPhone, iOS, iPad Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:06:32 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fangry_birds_head_to_space%2F&seed_title=Angry+Birds+Head+to+Space http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/angry_birds_head_to_space/ Rovio released Angry Birds in Space on Thursday, adding a new twist to the popular bird shooting, pig smashing game. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:16:06 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F11_pangea_software_games_free_today_only%2F&seed_title=Pangea+Offers+iOS+Games+for+Free%3A+Update%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/11_pangea_software_games_free_today_only/ Looking for some Cro-Mag Rally, Otto Matic, Nanosaur, or Bugdom action on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, but don’t have an extra $3 to spare? No problem, because Pangea Software is celebrating five years of success in developing games for iOS by giving away its entire catalog of iOS games for free on Monday. News, Product News, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:40:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F2_free_gamecenter_shooters_for_iphone_ipad%2F&seed_title=2+Free+GameCenter+Shooters+for+iPhone+%26amp%3B+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/2_free_gamecenter_shooters_for_iphone_ipad/ In this week’s installment of Free on iTunes, Vern Seward looks at two examples of freebie games from Glu: Men vs Machines and Gun Bros. He also talks about iCloud and the notion of what it means when “it just works.” Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPhone, iCloud, iPad, iPod Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:57:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fangry_birds_seasons_gets_summer_pignic%2F&seed_title=Angry+Birds+Seasons+Gets+Summer+Pignic http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/angry_birds_seasons_gets_summer_pignic/ Rovio released an update for Angry Birds Seasons on Wednesday that adds yet another set of levels to the bird tossing, pig popping game for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:41:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fios_5_gets_new_push_notifications_imessage_more%2F&seed_title=iOS+5+Gets+New+Push+Notifications%2C+iMessage%2C+More+%5BUpdated%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ios_5_gets_new_push_notifications_imessage_more/ Apple showed off iOS 5 during its World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation on Monday. The next version of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch operating system will include a redesigned push notifications system and a new iMessage messaging service, and drops the need to connect to a computer to activate devices. News, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:15:35 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Finfinity_blade_adds_multiplayer_support%2F&seed_title=Infinity+Blade+Adds+Multiplayer+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/infinity_blade_adds_multiplayer_support/ ChAIR Entertainment released Infinity Blade 1.3 for the iPhone and iPad on Thursday. The update for the fantasy world battle game added support for playing against friends via Apple’s Game Center. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad Thu, 19 May 2011 11:33:20 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fangry_birds_rio_adds_beach_levels%2F&seed_title=Angry+Birds+Rio+Adds+Beach+Levels http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/angry_birds_rio_adds_beach_levels/ An update for the movie tie-in version of the ever popular Angry Birds, Angry Birds Rio, is out and it adds yet more levels to the game. The app is available in versions for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as the iPad. News, Product News, Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad Fri, 13 May 2011 08:41:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fangry_birds_seasons_adds_easter_levels%2F&seed_title=Angry+Birds+Seasons+Adds+Easter+Levels http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/angry_birds_seasons_adds_easter_levels/ The ever popular Angry Birds franchise received a new update on Monday with the release of Angry Birds Seasons 1.4. The latest update includes 15 new levels themed for the Easter holiday. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:07:42 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_highlights_came_center_in_new_iphone_ad%2F&seed_title=Apple+Highlights+Game+Center+in+new+iPhone+Ad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_highlights_came_center_in_new_iphone_ad/ Apple released a new commercial in its “If You Don’t Have an iPhone” campaign Thursday night. In this ad the company highlighted its Game Center service and also showed the iPhone as a versatile gaming platform. News, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:35:59 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Frovio_releases_angry_birds_rio_for_iphone_ipad%2F&seed_title=Rovio+Releases+Angry+Birds+Rio+for+iPhone%2C+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/rovio_releases_angry_birds_rio_for_iphone_ipad/ Rovio released Angry Birds Rio for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on Tuesday, offering customers yet another game to lob birds at pigs. The latest title in the Angry Birds series is a tie-in to the new animated movie Rio. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:51:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_game_center_tc_now_shares_full_names_w_friends%2F&seed_title=Apple+Game+Center+T%26amp%3BC+Now+Shares+Full+Names+w%2FFriends http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_game_center_tc_now_shares_full_names_w_friends/ Apple has updated the Terms and Conditions agreement for its iOS Game Center feature. The new terms, which must be accepted to begin or continue using the service, stipulate that users will be sharing the full name associated with their Apple ID if they send or accept a friend request with other Game Center users. News, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, Game Center Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:48:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fangry_birds_gets_st._patricks_day_update_new_funding%2F&seed_title=Angry+Birds+Gets+St.+Patrick%26%238217%3Bs+Day+Update%2C+New+Funding http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/angry_birds_gets_st._patricks_day_update_new_funding/ Rovio’s Angry Birds Seasons received yet another update adding new St. Patrick’s Day-themed levels. The busy little video game company also managed to bring in some US$42 million from investors that it plans to use to exploit Angry Birds in new ways. News, Product News, Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:43:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fzomg_angry_birds_seasons_adds_15_valentine_levels%2F&seed_title=ZOMG%21+Angry+Birds+Seasons+Adds+15+Valentine+Levels http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/zomg_angry_birds_seasons_adds_15_valentine_levels/ Rovio released the long-expected Valentine’s Day update (Hogs & Kisses) to Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Seasons HD Monday. The free update includes 15 new levels of pink-infused levels with a Valentine’s Day vibe. News, Product News, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPhone, iTunes, iPad, iPod Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:50:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fangry_birds_hd_updated_with_15_new_levels%2F&seed_title=Angry+Birds+HD+Updated+with+15+New+Levels http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/angry_birds_hd_updated_with_15_new_levels/ Chillingo released a new version of Angry Birds HD for iPad this week. Version 1.5 includes 15 new levels, support for Apple’s Game Center, a new Golden Egg, a new theme, and a new feature called The Mighty Eagle that allows users to bypass a level. News, Product News, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPad Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:55:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdoctor_who_steps_out_of_the_tardis_into_the_app_store%2F&seed_title=Doctor+Who+Steps+Out+of+the+TARDIS+into+the+App+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/doctor_who_steps_out_of_the_tardis_into_the_app_store/ The BBC’s popular science fiction series Doctor Who has finally worked its way from your TV to your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad in the form of a new game called Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time. The game features the 11th Doctor and is companion Amy Pond in a time travelling adventure where they race to save a family from the Daleks. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:41:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmyst_sequel_riven_comes_to_the_iphone%2F&seed_title=Myst+Sequel+Riven+Comes+to+the+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/myst_sequel_riven_comes_to_the_iphone/ Cyan Worlds’ Riven, the sequel to the popular game Myst, is available for the iPhone and iPod touch as of Tuesday. Riven was originally released for the Mac and Windows in the late 1990s, and the new iPhone version faithfully recreates the game play from the original release. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPod Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:35:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmathemagics_for_iphone_adds_ipad_game_center_support%2F&seed_title=Mathemagics+for+iPhone+Adds+iPad%2C+Game+Center+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mathemagics_for_iphone_adds_ipad_game_center_support/ Blue Lightning Labs announced the immediate availability of Mathemagics 3.0 for iOS devices on Wednesday. The new version of the iPhone and iPod touch math skills training app added a native iPad interface along with Game Center support. News, Product News, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:35:54 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgame_center_coming_into_its_own_on_ipad%2F&seed_title=Game+Center+Coming+Into+Its+Own+On+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/game_center_coming_into_its_own_on_ipad/ The release of iOS 4.2. 1for iPad brought a lot of great features to the device, including Game Center. Vern Seward is excited about this, and he talked to several developers to learn more about Game Center gaming on the device.  Columns and Opinions, Just a Thought, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPad Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:02:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft_too_invested_to_let_apple_win_mobile_gaming%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+%26%238220%3BToo+Invested+to+Let+Apple+Win%26%238221%3B+Mobile+Gaming http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_too_invested_to_let_apple_win_mobile_gaming/ Microsoft isn’t planning to just let Apple walk away with the mobile gaming space, what with its iPhone and its iPad and iPod touch. No, Big Redmond is “very serious” about Windows Phone 7, and the company said there are too many players in the market to let Apple take that market without a fight. News, Analysis, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:41:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fepic_games_releases_infinity_blade_for_iphone_ipad%2F&seed_title=Epic+Games+Releases+Infinity+Blade+for+iPhone%2C+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/epic_games_releases_infinity_blade_for_iphone_ipad/ The highly anticipated Infinity Blade from Epic Games appeared on Apple’s App Store on Thursday, and within hours had already climbed to the top of top grossing apps list. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:43:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fangry_birds_seasons_lands_on_ipad_iphone%2F&seed_title=Angry+Birds+Seasons+Lands+on+iPad%2C+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/angry_birds_seasons_lands_on_ipad_iphone/ Angry Birds fans have yet another way to spend their time now that Angry Birds Seasons is available. The holiday-themed version of the popular iPhone, iPod touch and iPad game is available as an update for the Halloween edition of Angry Birds and includes an advent calendar-style layout with a different level for each day in December leading up to Christmas. Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:29:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgame_center_adds_names_to_friend_requests%2F&seed_title=Game+Center+Adds+Names+to+Friend+Requests http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/game_center_adds_names_to_friend_requests/ Apple updated Game Center on Tuesday so that user’s names are displayed when making friend requests instead of just their account handle. The company introduced the change with an updated terms of service agreement that appears when users launch the Game Center app on their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. News, Reports, Games, iObserver, Game Center, iPhone, iOS, iPad Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:26:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fseparate_patch_notes_detail_ios_4.2_ipad_improvements%2F&seed_title=Separate+Patch+Notes+Detail+iOS+4.2+iPad+Improvements http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/separate_patch_notes_detail_ios_4.2_ipad_improvements/ As we reported earlier on Monday, Apple released iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The patch notes for iPad differ markedly from the patch notes for iPhone (that we already covered) because many features that are new to iPad were introduced in iOS 4.x for iPhone and iPod touch. News, Product News, iObserver, App Store, iAd, Game Center, iOS, iPad Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:21:30 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fgame_center&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgame_center_edition_farmville_farm_story_city_story_and_more%2F&seed_title=Game+Center+Edition%3A+FarmVille%2C+Farm+Story%2C+City+Story%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/game_center_edition_farmville_farm_story_city_story_and_more/ Apple’s new Game Center has potential, but only three free games; FarmVille, Farm Story, and City Story. Vern Seward takes a brief look at all three in this installment of Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, Game Center, iPhone, iOS, iPad Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:10:02 -0400