Although it was always a long shot, the news that Nintendo still has absolutely no plans to publish their games on any other platforms will have come as a disappointment to many.  But not to worry, as help is at hand for those who don’t mind substituting the real thing for a clone or two! Here are the first five in our top ten countdown of popular published-by-Nintendo games and their closest iOS equivalents: Easily the most recognizable of any Nintendo game, or perhaps of any video game, Mario is perhaps the hardest to clone without attracting the attention of the lawyers.  We reviewed Super World Adventures and found it to be a fun platform experience, with more than a little hint of Super Mario games of old.  It’s still available for free inside the App Store, and although we don’t want to tempt fate, it could be worth grabbing it Read More

December 14th, 2009 Daniel Silva Yep it’s sale time again for Konami. Yes, all their games are on sale for $0.99. Crazy! I know right?! How many kart racers are in store? And of those how many are playable online? Konami attempts to answer both those questions with Krazy Kart. It’s the closest thing we’ll get to Mario Kart, but does it stand on its own? The multiplayer is still somewhat broken, but it’s no brainer at this price. Though it has received criticisms for having a gameplay NOTHING like the console version, MGS Touch remains to be the most sophisticated games we’ve ever played. It utilizes great graphics and rolls it with touch controls that just works for the device. Forget your knowledge about the console versions, and you’ll be fine. Full Games List: This is as cheap as these games can go, so if you’re interested in any of Read More

There have been quite a few Kart Racing games on the iPhone platform: Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D, Shrek Kart, Cocoto Kart Online, etc. But none of them has really lived up to the grandaddy of the genre: Mario Kart 64. Krazy Kart Racing adopted many of the features of the brilliant title we all know and love and then made it their own with unique characters, krazy-fun levels, and an original soundtrack. Currently, there are 10 Konami characters, including Power Pro-Kun, Frogger, and Pyramid Head; 16 creative tracks to play on; five single player modes; and an online mode. Krazy GP (Grand Prix) is the mode where you will most likely spend the majority of your time. There are four cups, each with four tracks, including the typical game-play we’ve all come to love. Trials is a mode where players will complete different challenges such as beating a level in Read More

By Jeremy Sikora, Friday, Nov 20, 2009 | If you are not familiar with our posts, they are a great way for us to point out a few good iPhone (and iPod touch) applications available in the App Store that are currently on sale, or ones that have come down permanently to a price that we feel are worth mentioning to our readers. Today we have some good news for all of you Konami fans out there. Konami has announced that every single game in the iPhone catalog is on sale for $.99 until November 30th. The titles are as follows: If you see any other great deals, let us know in the comments, or send them our way any time for inclusion in a future Apps for Less! Read More

...a buck? Own an iThing? Like to game and save money? Sweet! Then you’ll be really happy to hear that Konami’s entire collection of iPhone / iPod... Read More

Save up to $5 on each game in Konami's impressive iPhone catalog. I once wrote for an app review site where the guidelines insisted price shouldn't factor into a game's rating. Nuts, right? That's like saying as long as you like the car you're test-driving, forget about the sticker. For a cheapskate like me, price absolutely matters, which is why I'm happy to see every game in Konami's iPhone catalog temporarily on sale for 99 cents each. That includes Metal Gear Solid Touch, which is widely regarded as one of the top iPhone shooters. It normally sells for $5.99 (and was $7.99 at launch). Other 99-cent titles include: These prices are good until Saturday (November 21), at which point they'll return to their previous levels: anywhere from $2 to $6. Most of Konami's games have earned pretty high ratings from users, but there are some--like Frogger and Power Pros--that I just Read More

All of Konami’s iPhone and iPod touch games are on sale for $.99 for an unspecified amount of time.  Yes, every single one.  Even the games that were formerly priced at $4.99 and above are only $.99. Konami’s iPhone and iPod touch games collection could be considered hit and miss, but there are certainly a few gems on this list. Frogger has been priced at $.99 for a while now, but it’s still worth mentioning, and the same goes for Field Prowlers Police Rush. It’s also worth mentioning that it appears these sale prices only apply to the U.S. App Store. Read More

Konami is having a massive sale discounting every single one of their games to $0.99. No matter what your take on the games, there's definitely deals to be had here. There's no indication how long the sales will last, but it's safe to say that despite any shortcomings every game listed above is worth at least $0.99. ■ Flee from the Farmer, at all costs. Your days of peacefully living in the chicken coop are gone. It’s that dreadful time of the year, and Farmer Brown is looking for the next unfortunate chicken to fit in his freezer. Miraculously, the pig next door lets you out of the coop just in time! Now it’s up to you and your little hot wings to make the greatest escape of your life. ■ May the best chicken win. 1. Some chickens will become burgers, some may be fried, and a select few roasted Read More

...Kart Racing for #iPhone is currently on SALE for $0.99 (reg. $2.99). 3.5/5 stars. http://bit.ly/1jFZDZ... Read More

November 16th, 2009 James Isabel Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. But it’s the right side of the bed for you consumers. has gone completely haywire by putting (read-my-lips) EVERYTHING on sale. Let’s look at two of the most worthy options… How many kart racers are in store? And of those how many are playable online? Konami attempts to answer both those questions with Krazy Kart. It’s the closest thing we’ll get to Mario Kart, but does it stand on its own? The multiplayer is still somewhat broken, but it’s no brainer at this price. Though it has received criticisms for having a gameplay NOTHING like the console version, MGS Touch remains to be the most sophisticated games we’ve ever played. It utilizes great graphics and rolls it with touch controls that just works for the device. Forget your knowledge about the console versions, and Read More

Everyone likes good ol Mario Kart right? For now, this next title should do. How many kart racers are in store? And of those how many are playable online? Konami attempts to answer both those questions with Krazy Kart. It’s the closest thing we’ll get to Mario Kart, but does it stand on its own? Presentation Krazy Kart has lots of modes, and lots of locations to play with. Each level is a different location and are differently themed. You can either be in a creepy old castle, or in the Arctic ice-cold winter. The 3D graphics are top-notch. The graphics vary by the worlds you chose, and as you progress, the tracks get more complicated. Sometimes it’s a bit more tough: you have to use the speed-up power-up to slightly jump up a bit and get onto the raised surface (which is a shortcut ). As you play the tracks Read More