Archive for the 'Games' Category
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
I will preface this post with a big warning and a complete disclaimer that if you device decides to self implode I take no responsibility. This game is not for the faint of heart. In short if don’t enjoy making software work than just ignore this post.
I have just found a wonderful port of the [...]
3 Comments » | Posted in Free Software, Games, News
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
I was just contacted by Magmic about a new deal they signed with In-Fusio to release their games for BlackBerry devices. In-Fusio has quite a catalog of mobile games ranging from Battlestar Galactica to Terminator games. You can check out the games that In-Fusio currently offers to get an idea of what Magmic will be [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in Games, Magmic, News
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
I have been asked countless times about a Nintendo and Gameboy Emulator for BlackBerry Devices. I wanted to set the record straight that there is an emulator that can be downloaded at PinStack.com which uses the vNES engine to run a few classic Nintendo games such as Super Mario Bros. Keep in mind this is [...]
5 Comments » | Posted in Free Software, Games, News
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
While poking around on the BlackBerry mobile site I ran across a new free Blackjack game from Handmark. The game is actually quite fun to pass some quick minutes before a meeting. Its a standard Blackjack game and it adds shortcuts so the game flows quicker. The D key deals a new hand, the H [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in Free Software, Games, News, RIM
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007
I just noticed that BlackBerry is offering a free copy of Monopoly Tycoon by Magmic to the first 10,000 downloaders. You can get the game by going to BlackBerry.com and following the links to the owners lounge. If you already have an account just go to this link otherwise you have to register first:
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/ownerslounge/downloads/games.jsp
The game [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in Free Software, Games, RIM
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
Magmic has quietly released another two great looking games for BlackBerry devices. They have released both IQ Academy and NFL Gridiron. Sadly both of the games do not have trial versions. Below are the descriptions from Magmic.com:
NFL Gridiron: NFL GRIDIRON is a simulation-style football game featuring 8-on-8 gameplay. All 32 NFL teams are [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in Games, Magmic, News
Friday, August 31st, 2007
I just discovered and tried something new on my BlackBerry and I thought I would share it with you all. If you transfer a JAR (JAVA) file to the media card or memory of your device using either mass storage mode or desktop manager you will be able to install the file from your BlackBerry. [...]
3 Comments » | Posted in BlackBerry FAQ, Free Software, Games, Multimedia
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
Concrete Software has released UNO Classic 2007 for BlackBerry. The price is set a bit high for a game at $14.99 but if you are a UNO fan this may be worth the price. The game is the same addictive UNO that many of us grew up with. Sadly there are no multiplayer options in [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in Games, News
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
The JAR 2 ALX converter by Brandon Swift that we mentioned earlier has gotten some much needed upgrade love. The new version 1.2 has a new design, new options, and better help file. Brandon has also fixed some alx errors which called an XML problem. He has also updated the program so that it [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in Free Software, Games, News, Utilities
Monday, August 20th, 2007
I have been waiting for Monopoly for awhile and Magmic has finally stepped up to the plate and delivered. Monopoly is a great time wasting game to port to the BlackBerry and I hope to review it in the next few days. I am crossing my fingers and hoping that Magmic offers online multiplayer options [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in Games, Magmic, News