You don’t have to be the developer of Angry Birds to rake in some serious dough in the mobile game space: Epic Games, developers of the Infinity Blade series for the iPhone and iPad, have announced that the franchise has generated $30 million in sales so far. That’s quite a feat, considering Infinity Blade only retails for $7 bucks on the iOS store. The latest version, Infinity Blade 2, topped $5 million in revenue in just one month. Of course, it helps that the title is the most stunning game currently available on iPhone and iPad — it’s something that tends to drive up sales on any platform.

Many games as of late feature high tech gameplay, amazing graphics and more. Of course, this isn’t much of a surprise as game developers are doing everything they can to harness the hefty hardware packed into current generation consoles. However, while many games feature great gameplay, some folks have suggested that developers are switching their focus from gameplay and only worrying about making ridiculous, over the top graphics.

Luckily, if you’re one who thinks that games of yesteryear are more your thing there is no shortage of rereleases. In fact, it was just noted today that the iconic beat-em’-up Streets of Rage 2 is now available for $2.99 on the iOS App Store. What’s great about this game is that it features all of the content we’ve come to know and loe from the original title but adds in much welcomed features such as Bluetooth multiplayer.

Go get it and let us know what you think!

Thanks to the App Store Apple’s iOS powering devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has become a premiere gaming platform. Sure many of the titles aren’t as full fledged as something you’d find on a dedicated portable console like the Nintendo 3DS but many big studios have gotten down on the fun releasing many top notch titles.

EA, for example, is one of the biggest game studios getting down on iOS with several of their hardest hitting franchises already available. In fact, just today it was announced that EA will be holding a sale on their iOS games bringing many of the hottest titles to a more palatable price tag. For example, Dead Space, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12, SimCity Deluxe, The Sims 3, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and The Simpsons Arcade.

All of these titles have been dropped to $5 or less with several of them dropped to just $1.

3D displays are getting quite a bit of buzz lately thanks to their inclusion in just about every piece of technology that sees fit. In the gaming world the Nintendo 3DS has largely popularized the technology thanks to its glasses-free 3D display and if you’ve played with one you’ll know that the results are quite stunning. But, wouldn’t it be nice if you could just whip up a peripheral that would give any display glasses-free 3D capabilities? It seems that perhaps there has as Big Head Games has just announced a clear film that, when applied to a device like an iPad or iPhone, makes for a glasses-free 3D effect.

Unfortunately there isn’t more information about this peripheral but here’s to hoping it isn’t an April Fool’s Joke.

Not long after we got done telling you about how popular mobile platforms like Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android have become one of the most popular games from iOS has gotten updated. No, it’s not Rovio’s Angry Birds but it does focus on birds and if you haven’t played it you definitely need to… now. The game I’m talk about of course is Andreas Illigers Tiny Wings.

For those not familiar with this game it’s very simple – the goal of the game is to utilize various hills as ramps to gain speed and fly higher and higher without losing momentum. Sure, it seems simple but priced at 99 cents you can’t really ask for better value.

Anyways, it was just made known that Tiny Wings has gotten an update today that will add support for Apple’s Game Center but also makes the sixth island easier for gamers to get through. Check it out for yourself and let us know how it goes!

While dedicated portable consoles like the Nintendo DS and PSP do quite well for themselve, many believe that smartphone platforms like Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android will eventually fade these consoles out. Of course, this is probably a stretch for the near future but games like Dead Space on iOS will definitely help things along.

As you’re sure to know Apple recently released the iPad 2 tablet which features a dual-core processor, front/rear facing cameras and a new thin design. However, the only thing us gamers care about is that super fast dual-core processor. EA is keeping on top of things announcing today that an update has been released for the iOS version of Dead Space that will otpimize the game for iPad 2 gamers giving them the treat of increased graphics and more.

Expect additional game developers to follow suit looking to take control of the iPad 2′s beefed up hardware.

As you’re sure to know Minecraft is a highly successful and popular game that was developed independently by Mojang  Specifications. Well, now that the desktop version of the game has been selling like hotcakes, the game’s original creator, Notch, told us not too long ago that they would be making the jump from the PC to mobile phones a port to Apple’s iPhone.

Unfortunately, if you were looking to get your hands on the device soon you may be disappointed as Notch recently came forward during GDC to let us know that the company has yet to start work on the iPhone port. He also elaborated on what the game will be like by saying he considers it more of a “spin-off” seeing how the exact gameplay that we’ve all come to know and love from the PC version wouldn’t work too well on a 3.5-inch screen.

Are you excited for the Minecraft iPhone port?

Apple has unveiled the successor to its best-selling tablet, the iPad. The new iPad, simply called iPad 2, sports a brand new design which is 30% slimmer and 15% lighter. Inside, there’s now a dual core 1 GHz CPU, and a new graphics chip which is up to “nine times faster than previously”, according to Apple.

The new iPad will start at the same $500 price point, with the 16GB retailing at $500, 32GB at $600, and 64GB for $700 with two 3G models as well, going from $629 to $829. The new iPad will go on sale March 11 in the US and March 25 in other countries.

Apple’s iOS mobile platform powers very popular devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. While there is a ton of productive software baked into the platform, everyone knows that the real joy comes out of the massive library of games found within the App Store. Of course, while hardcore gamers may find Angry Birds a bit boring, Infinity Blade from Epic Games may be more up their alley. In fact, this game is regarded as being one of the most graphically advanced games ever released for the iOS platform.

Unfortunately, not all gamers may want to spend $5.99 on a game for their iPhone but Epic has just announced today that it will be dropped down to just $2.99. In addition to the price cut, it’s also been made known that a major update will take place at some point in the near future that will include new enemies, a new dungeon area and competitive multiplayer.

Sounds great, we’ll keep you posted.

Ever since its release Crysis has been regarded as one of the most graphically advanced games of all time. Unfortunately, t the time of its release only those with the most technologically advanced computers could partake in the joy. Luckily, Crytek (the game’s developer) is looking to bring the game to the masses with Crysis 2 which will be available for home game consoles like the Xbox 360 and PS3.

However, it seems that the studio is looking to take things a step further as they have recently posted a job listing for iOS developers. While it’s not confirmed, this quite obviously leads us to believe that they will one day soon be developing games for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Then again, it could also mean they are creating supplementary mobile applications to generate buzz for forthcoming console titles so it’s any one’s guess at this point.

We’ll keep you posted.

via develop-online