Review: Canabalt
Game: Canabalt
Format: iPod touch/iPhone
Developer: Adam Atomic
Publisher: Semi Secret Software
Run. Jump. Couldn't be simpler... or more addictive, as it turns out.
Canabalt is another game which began life as a free-flash game, and made a very fast conversion when it set the net on fire with its amazingly addictive nature. The App version takes all of the features of the web based game, and somehow manages to make it even better.
The Newb Review: Episode 9
It's quite possibly the sleepiest podkey ever recorded as Braindead_hero, Crofterz, LavaLampBamboo and Tom01255 talk about the weeks news, site updates and new releases including;
Final Fantasy XIII going gold
Are rythmn games killing the games industry?
and SonyMotion Controller delayed to Autumn.
We also have all your e-mails, our terrible pokemon impressions and the debut of Dialogue Hard with a Vengeance.
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Review: Crush the Castle
Game: Crush the Castle
Format: iPod touch/iPhone
Developer: Armor Games
Publisher: Armor Games
Crush the Castle is the mobile version of Armor Games' smash flash game of the same name. It costs £1.19 on the App Store. But is it worth the money? Well let's take a look...
Review: Mass Effect Galaxy

Game: Mass Effect Galaxy
Format: iPod touch/ iPhone
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: EA
Mass Effect Galaxy is an iPod touch/iPhone game that roughly takes place between the events of Mass Effect and its soon-to-be-released sequel. The main character, Jacob, and his female accomplice Miranda play a role in the upcoming Xbox game. Although, BioWare have said that playing through Galaxy isn't required to understand what's going on in Mass Effect 2.
The Newb Review Episode 4
This week Braindead_hero, Crofterz, Lavalampbamboo and Tom01255 get together to talk about the latest in the video gaming world such as calling Nintendo nazis, suggesting a new direction for the Call of Duty franchise and give our thoughts on the Sony Motion Controller and Natal as well as the latest news, site updates and of course, Stephen Fry.
If you want to send us any questions, comments or suggestions please email podcast@newbreview.com
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Review: Shadow Complex
With 2.5D being the one of the fashionable “things” in gaming at the moment (along with procedurally generated content and online co-op play), it was only a matter of time until someone decided to do a Metroid style game in the second-and-a-half dimension. That “someone” was Epic Games, and the game was Shadow Complex.
For anyone who has never played a side-scroller Metroid game, the gameplay is relatively simple; run around a large map collecting upgrades and furthering the story, normally by defeating large bosses. The upgrades to your weapons will often provide you access to new areas previously rendered inaccessible. This formula is used in Shadow Complex, and works perfectly. Starting off with nothing but a flashlight, you slowly work your way up through weapons and armour until you become some kind of unstoppable cyborg ninja, capable of disintegrating people with a punch. Seriously.
Interview – Mode 7 Games and Frozen Synapse
Today we welcome another new contributor to Newbreview.com. Eddie "LavalampBamboo" Johnston kicks off with an interview with Mode 7 games, so I'll hand off to him right now - ed
Mode 7 Games are a small indie developer based in Oxfordshire, and are currently working on their latest game, Frozen Synapse. I caught up with the guys to find out what it’s like to develop games in the UK, and how their current game is shaping up.








