New Android free-to-play MMORPG launches at PAX.
Until recent years, games utilizing mobile device GPS for localization experiences have been few and far between. Android, iOS, Windows Phone, -- even Sony's PS Vita, with its "Near" feature -- all support this relatively new take on games. Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst ventured into localization as a tower defense game set anywhere in the world of Bing Maps. Shadow Cities dabbled with augmented reality and location. Red Robot Labs, developers of Life is Crime, are also huge supporters of location-based gaming.
Pete Hawley has worked on a lot of games you’ve probably played. He’s been present at the beginning of many a great franchise such as Driver, Fable and Resistance. Now Pete is trying his hand at the mobile gaming market with Life is Crime, a new mobile game that lets you run a crime syndicate using real life locations. We sat down to talk with him about his new game and get some tips on how to become a successful mob boss.
GameZebo: Location-based element adds an interesting twist to the mafia game formula. Well-designed interface. Excellent use of still art and music. Doesn't drain battery too much.
