Posted on April 22, 2013, at 7:10 AM .
The Ottawa International Game Conference is coming and it’s a great opportunity to meet some of the world’s most innovative tech and gaming companies including BlackBerry, Microsoft and Google. The conference features 2 days worth of speakers, a full day for developers, a game design day and a Gamification Summit. Not to mention there are some amazing parties with lots of great people to meet.
If you’re interested in going to the conference and you’d like a discount, we have discount codes available for 25% off the ticket price. Simply write to kyle at blackberrycool dot com for a discount.
For more information, head over to OGC2013.com.
Posted on April 11, 2013, at 12:32 PM .
Here at BlackBerryCool, we’re not very fast with device reviews. Personally, I like to take my time with the device, use it for a while, and wait to see if there’s any immediate software updates to give the manufacturer the benefit of the doubt. After 60 days of using the BlackBerry Z10, I think it’s time to release the full review. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the BlackBerry Z10.
Continue reading ‘BlackBerry Z10 Review: 60+ Days With The Latest BlackBerry 10 Touchscreen Smartphone’
Posted on March 23, 2013, at 3:37 PM .
Magmic’s Texas Hold’em King has been an immensely popular game for BlackBerry since the early days when it got a special preload on legacy BlackBerry devices. The latest version, Texas Hold’em King for BlackBerry 10, is now available for free in BlackBerry World. The game features real-time multiplayer over Magmic’s fast game servers, and in-app purchase of chips if you want to be a high roller.
Download Magmic’s Texas Hold’em King for BlackBerry 10 at this link.
Posted on March 4, 2013, at 5:32 PM .
Flash developers will find this interesting: BlackBerry is currently sponsoring the Haxe NME (Neko Media Engine) project on Github. NME allows developers to build cross-platform 2D games or apps. The platform allows developers to deploy to Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and BlackBerry, while also supporting Flash Player and HTML5. According to the About section:
“NME mirrors the traditional Flash API, so developers can leverage their existing experience to target new platforms, with better results. Developers with experience in ActionScript 3, Java or C++ can quickly learn to use NME without a long on-ramp.”
Continue reading ‘BlackBerry Sponsors Haxe NME for Cross-Platform 2D Games’
Posted on March 4, 2013, at 2:55 PM .
10tons Ltd. has announced the release of their hilarious physics/destruction game: Tennis in the Face. Use your tennis racket to take down an evil energy drink company’s unhealthy beverage racket. This game is available on all the major smartphone platforms and 10tons will be bringing a lot more of their titles over to BlackBerry 10. Continue reading ‘Tennis in the Face: Physics and Ragdoll Fun for BlackBerry 10 and PlayBook’
