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• Real Racing 3 is Available for Download on iOS & Android [w/Video]

  In Video Games / By Vinh Pham / 28 February 2013

  

  Firemonkey’s Real Racing 3 is out now for both iOS  and Android as a free to play game. Real Racing 3 has a brand new Mint 3 engine rebuilt from the ground up that provides stunning real-time graphics that rivals almost anything you see on a console game like Forza or Gran Turismo. There are enough control configurations to satiate everyone, which includes everything from gyroscopic controls to a traditional touch-based steering wheel and pedals.

  New to the series is the Time-Shifted Multiplayer provides a seamless asynchronous experience amongst you and your friends. This unique spin on online gaming allows a player to race “ghost” versions of their friends that is controlled by a dynamic AI. Players can also race against top global scores, and be notified of when their time has been beaten.

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• Pocket Liveries: Motorsport Backgrounds for your iOS Device

  In Design, Motorsports / By Vinh Pham / 13 February 2013

  

  Looking for some fresh backgrounds for your iPhone? PJ Tierney runs a daily exercise of converting famous racing liveries into minimalist backgrounds for your iDevice. Many of his designs include the upcoming 2013 liveries for all of Formula One, as well as classic designs like the BASF BMW M1, LeMans-winning Mazda 787B, and my personal favorite, the Gulf livery that adorned the legendary Ford GT40 Mk1.

  There is currently only support for iPhone 4 and iPhone 5, but iPad support should be coming in the future. Head over to his site to check out the rest of his work.

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• Real Racing 3: Latest Dev Diary Details Asynchronous Multiplayer [iOS] [Video]

  In Video Games / By Vinh Pham / 4 February 2013

  

  Check out the latest Real Racing 3 developer diary from Firemonkey, the studio behind the Real Racing series on iOS. The team details game’s time-shifted multi-player feature, which is a unique spin that combines a standard “ghost” mode common in most racing games and asynchronous play found in popular iOS games like Letterpress and Words with Friends.

  Time-shifted multi-player fills every race with your friends’ ghosts that is controlled via a dynamic AI that behaves as your friends would. This mode makes it possible for friends to race at their own leisure. Players may also race against the top scores of the week, and a push notification will let you know if someone crushes your time.

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• Freebie Alert: Need for Speed: Most Wanted [iOS]

  In Video Games / By Vinh Pham / 2 February 2013

  

  Heads up, everyone. They’re giving away free copies of Need for Speed: Most Wanted for iOS over at IGN. The promotion should run through the end of February. The app is currently selling for $4.99 (Universal) in the App Store, so you’ll want to take advantage of this if you have an iOS device.

  For those of you who are not in the loop, Need for Speed: Most Wanted is EA’s latest racing game in the Need for Speed franchise. While the console version was developed by the highly talented Criterion Games, this mobile version was developed by Firemonkey, who you may be familiar with from their Real Racing series. This version of the game features over 40 unique and customizable cars that include the recently added Pagani Zonda R.

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• Top 5 Racing Games for the New iPhone 5

  In Video Games / By Vinh Pham / 29 September 2012

  

  The release of the new iPhone 5 and fifth generation iPod Touch will bring a flood of new gaming enthusiasts to Apple’s platform. If you’re new to iOS, you are likely on the hunt for some apps to make use of your fancy new iDevice. Here are five suggestions for great racing games to get you started…

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