As you may have seen from our angry post a few days ago, Adobe and iOS 8 conspired to hamper life on our early episode of Grab It - our iPad digital magazine about iPad games. But let's use this as an opportunity. We currently have 150 codes - 100 for Episode 2 and 50 for Episode 3 - that will become redundant as soon as the new, iOS 8 friendly versions of Grab It go live towards the end of the week. So let's give them away.
NOTE: These two episode currently do not work on iOS 8, which means you either need to have iOS 7 still installed OR accept that you will not be able to read it until you update to the new version, which will go live hopefully before or on the weekend. Either way, it will be free. Cool?
So to claim your free code, all you have to do is join our network by either
First in best dressed; get in quick guys - there be some good reading. Here is a trailer for Episode 3 below.
If you are wondering who we are, we’re a AAA digital magazine that you can pick up for US$2 on the App Store anywhere in the world to get dedicated coverage of the indie iPad gaming scene. We’re trying to not only push the boundaries of what a digital magazine can be by making the reader experience feel like playing a dynamic and interactive game, but we’re also full of hours of reviews, exclusive developer interviews, footage, images, insights and more. Below you will find links to each edition. - Episode 1 - Includes The Making of République (*free sample issue*) - Episode 2 - Includes The Making of Oceanhorn - Episode 3 - Includes The Making of Monument Valley - Episode 4 - Includes The Making of Last Inua - Episode 5 - Includes The Making of World of Tanks Blitz - Episode 6 - Includes The Making of Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers - Episode 7 - Includes The Making of Tiny Troopers Alliance and Midnight Star - Grab It Presents Nihilumbra - Classics Collection
One of the highlighted games in Episode 5 of Grab It is Leo's Fortune by 1337 Game Design. Easily one of the most visually spectacular games to ever grace an iOS device, it also offers challenging and charming platforming fun. Here is a snippet from our review, where we gave it 4.5 stars:
"1337 Game Design has created a beautiful and charming platformer that deserves to sit amongst some of the App Store’s (and the genre's) best."
To celebrate Leo's Fortune's awesomeness and also our exclusive interview with the developer (that you can read in Grab It Episode 5, too) we're giving four copies of the game away. To enter, all you need to do is:
1. Download our Free Episode of Grab It to your iPad and check it out (or any of the episodes listed below) 2. Leave a review of the an episode on the App Store 3. Send a tweet to @grabitmagazine or leave a message on our Facebook page with your App Store alias so we can confirm the review's existence and we'll send you your code.
The first four people to do it, win. And there's 4 out of 4 left, so what are you waiting for?
Imagine if there was a magazine dedicated to iPad indie games, and that instead of reading like a bunch of PDFs, it was a fully interactive, rich media, multi-layered experience akin to playing a game in itself? Well there is - have you collected every episode of Grab It? - Episode 1 - Includes The Making of République (*free sample issue) - Episode 2 - Includes The Making of Oceanhorn - Episode 3 - Includes The Making of Monument Valley - Episode 4 - Includes The Making of Last Inua - Episode 5 - Includes The Making of World of Tanks Blitz - Grab It Presents Nihilumbra - Classics Collection
YouTuber Jane Jones just did a pretty awesome review of Episode 4 of Grab It - you can watch it below. For those of you yet to dive in, it's a great way to see what type of content we have in a typical episode. It's our first video review, so why not celebrate?
The next five people that sign up to our newsletter will not only get delivered daily their indie iPad gaming fix, but they'll get a free copy of Episode 4 - be quick!
Have You Collected All The Grab It Episodes? - Episode 1 - Includes The Making of République (*free sample issue) - Episode 2 - Includes The Making of Oceanhorn - Episode 3 - Includes The Making of Monument Valley - Episode 4 - Includes The Making of Last Inua - Grab It Presents Nihilumbra - Classics Collection
Globosome: Path of the Swarm is an “exploratory-action” game from German developer Navel Games. Recalling the lush worlds of the Pikmin series and the rolling fun of Marble Madness it tasks you with reuniting with your swarm as you guide your lost Globo through the flourishing and dangerous environment. As you feed on your surroundings to create your own swarm of little Globos, you unlock new abilities and areas, learning more about the universe as you roll along.
The concept for the game spawned from the Globosome 2012 short film. The film, directed and written by Sascha Geddert, explores the similarities in how humans and bacteria develop and advance. So it’s definitely got more behind it than your average platformer, and we like its isometric perspective, which is unusual for a platformer.
The promise of shifting environments and brain-teasing levels should provide hours of entertainment and we look forward to directing our Globo through the diverse worlds now that it has just been released. You can grab it here.
Now for some extra cool news! To celebrate this new release – Navel Games has given us five amazing posters (you can see one above) to give away to our Grab It Fans! They’ll be sent to whatever part of the world you exist in.
How to Enter: All you need to do to go in the draw is like the Grab it Magazine Facebook, Twitter or Google+ networks before May 27, or sign up to our cool new newsletter! If you are already a follower, simply retweet or share one of our posts to go in to our draw. Good Luck!
Have You Collected All The Grab It Episodes: - Episode 1 - With The Making of République - Episode 2 - With The Making of Oceanhorn - Episode 3 - With The Making of Monument Valley - Episode 4 - With The Making of Last Inua
Music fans looking for a neat little arcade experience can jump into Lumena today. A collaboration between developer Elevate Entertainment and electronic beatsmith Modbom, it tasks you with flicking a ball at rotating coloured lights, matching the colours to increase your score. As simple as it may sounds, it's a super challenging (and addictive) task, testing your reflexes and memory in an environment where flashy visuals and a pumping soundtrack offer plenty of distraction.
Elevate has been kind enough to offer us 10 copies of the game to giveaway, too. To enter, simply follow us on Twitter, or on Facebook, and put up a post saying...
"I want to win Lumena by @elevatefun from @GrabItMagazine - http://www.grabitmagazine.com/blog/post/lumena-out-now-10-copies-to-giveaway/"
...and you are in the running. We'll draw the winners on May 16 and announce through our social media.
You can check out the trailer below and also grab the soundtrack separately. Plus, if you like this style of game, we also recommend checking out Avoid Sensory Overload, another music-based skill tester.
Ukando Software’s real-time 4X strategy game Alien Tribe 2 is as big as its space setting. Built specifically for the iPad, it is widely regarded as one of the genre’s best on touchscreens, implementing elements of tower defence and sandbox gameplay into its deep combat and resource management core. This is the type of game you sit down and get stuck into for hours.
Already an award-winner, Alien Tribe 2 has just received a hefty update that adds over 30 gameplay and user interface improvements based on fan feedback. This includes new build options, new research options, improved planet scanning and terraforming, improved A.I, shields for cargo and research ships, a better save system, fancier graphics, sharper sounds and plenty more. To celebrate, the developer has provided us with 15 copies of the game to giveaway to Grab It enthusiasts.
How To Enter: To enter in, all you need to do is like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter before May 5 and you’ll go into the draw. To double your chances, or if you already follow us, simply share/retweet one of our posts or stories before May 5.
Have You Collected All The Grab It Episodes: - Episode 1 - With The Making of République - Episode 2 - With The Making of Oceanhorn - Episode 3 - With The Making of Monument Valley - Episode 4 - With The Making of Last Inua