‘Dr. Mario World’ hits iOS a day early

The doctor is in, at least on iOS, as Nintendo's latest mobile game, Dr. Mario World, has arrived a day early on iPhone, iPad and iPad touch. Several Engadget editors were able to play Nintendo's match-three puzzler before the expected launch date of...

‘League of Legends’ might be coming to smartphones

League of Legends might eventually take up residence on fans' iOS and Android homescreens. Developer Riot is said to be working with parent company Tencent on a mobile version of the ultra-popular MOBA.

Get the Best of Both Worlds with This Handheld Game Controller for Your iPhone

When it comes to playing games, nothing beats the nostalgic, interactive feel of a handheld controller. But then again, how convenient is it to use a touchscreen, like the one on your iPhone? Now you can get the best of both worlds, with Gamevice for iPhone.

Gamevice attaches to your smartphone and transforms it into an intense handheld gaming device. You’ll get the immediacy of the touchscreen paired with the familiar joysticks and controllers of a handheld. Best of all, you won’t have to wait for pairing — just plug it in and you’re ready to play. Gaming couldn’t get any easier.

It’s $99.95 (USD), plus you’ll receive a $10 iTunes Gift Card to be used toward game purchases. Get Gamevice for your smartphone today at the Technabob Shop.

 

 

 

This DIY Robot Plays iPad Games Super Fast

You might know Piano Tiles 2. It is a touch-based mobile game that’s very difficult; at least for humans. So DenverFinn built a robot that slips over an iPad and acts like human hands, super fast human hands. Make that robot hands.

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It works by using an iPhone overhead that captures the game at 120 frames-per-second and sends visual input to a controller that knows to seek out the black keys and avoid the white spaces. When a black key aligns with one of its conductive-tipped “fingers,” the controller fires a tiny motor to make the appropriate finger tap the screen.

Pretty simple really, but it produces some great results. This finger bot hit a record speed of 21.079 keys per second. That is crazy fast. How fast? Watch near the end and see if you can even follow the game with your eyes. Now imagine your own fingers hitting the keys at that speed.

I’m just wondering what other games this finger bot could master. Someone package this up as a cheating aid for mobile games and I bet people would buy it.

[via Gizmodo]