Dead Space arrived to us early on when we really needed fresh new games on the BlackBerry PlayBook.  The game has been seen on other platforms including iOS, so it’s always nice to have BlackBerry included.  Any way, the game updated today to version 1.0.79 from 1.0.8 which seems to be an odd “upgrade”.  There’s no change log attached, but perhaps it’s just some bug fixes.  Click the link below to get redirected to BlackBerry App World for the update.

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During the BlackBerry World 2012 keynote, Gameloft came on stage to make some cool announcements on what they have in store for BlackBerry devices.  The company announced they will be bringing 11 of their top games to the BlackBerry 10 platform. Gameloft didn’t announce all 11 games but they did mention a few titles such as:

• Shark Dash
• N.O.V.A 3
• Ice Age
• Oregon Trail

Browsing via BlackBerry? Click here to view videoBlackBerry World Conference  in Orlando Florida welcomed FishLabs popular game maker for both the iOS and Android Platform. Today they announced that they will be bringing a popular game of theirs called Galaxy on Fire 2 HD to the BlackBerry PlayBook.  Check out the official trailer from Galaxy on Fire 2 HD.

You might be more familiar with the game “Tomb Raider” which includes this same character Lara Croft.  We’ve seen this game demoed by RIM on stage during past BlackBerry events, but could not get our hands on it until now.  Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is now available for BlackBerry PlayBook for $3.99.  Features include:

• Fast-paced action/adventure gameplay
• Breathtaking environments
• Focussed puzzle solving
• Player upgrades and unlockable weapons
• Console-quality HD graphics

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light >>

  If there’s one thing I love about the BlackBerry PlayBook, it’s the ease of typing thanks to Portrait Mode which calls for a lot of thumb typing – something us Berry users are really good at.  With native email on the BlackBerry PlayBook, you can only type in landscape mode which was somewhat a disappointment.  I came across a free application in BlackBerry App World called Compose Email which allows you to type any way you want in (portrait or landscape).  Once the email is all written out along with the subject, you click the send button and the native email application will open and paste all that you wrote into the corresponding places (subject, body).  From here, all you have to do is select which email account you would like to compose from and of course the recipients.  Simple as that.

Of course it is a bit of an annoyance to need a third party application to successfully compose emails in portrait mode, but if you’re like me and really like the feature then it’s not a big deal and definitely a good workaround.  Otherwise you can resort back to composing emails via Bridge mail and use Portrait Mode that way.

 Compose Email for BlackBerry PlayBook >>

Originally Angry Birds Space for the BlackBerry PlayBook showed up in App World a few weeks back then was pulled out for unknown reasons.  The game’s presence has been available in BlackBerry App World as of this morning for several hours now (hoping it does not get pulled again).  So for those who didn’t catch the quick availability before, you can grab it now.  It’s $2.99 to purchase in App World.

Angry Birds Space for PlayBook >>

There’s a few remote desktop applications available for the BlackBerry PlayBook and now we see another one added to the list.  Remote Desktop for BlackBerry PlayBook by SolverLabs is unique in the sense that no third party software to download on the computer you want to remote into is required.  There has been another remote desktop app for the PlayBook which provided the same feature a couple months ago as well.  You will be able to remote in using the IP address of the machine which excludes Home editions of Windows.  In any case, Remote Desktop for BlackBerry PlayBook is $4.99 to buy at BlackBerry App World.

Remote Desktop for BlackBerry PlayBook >>

I don’t know what it is about the retro arcade games like Vector Runner, and Pew Pew 2, but they really grab my attention. It really must be the bright lights or the cool sounds. Well while browsing App World on my PlayBook I came across Aeon Racer, which is another retro looking arcade game. This game is action packed, and as long as you like fun, looking for adventure while dodging obstacles and going fast then this is a must have for you.

Aeon Racer features

• 40+ levels
• Infinite mode for endless entertainment
• Smooth space ship controls
• Neon-styled graphics

Aeon comes in both a FREE and a paid version. So check out the free version to see if this is a game for you, and if you like it make the upgrade to the paid version for a small cost of $1.99 Do you have what it takes to conquer the challenging universe of Aeon Racer? If you do enlist now by following the links below.

Aeon Racer For BlackBerry PlayBook FREE>>
Aeon Racer For BlackBerry PlayBook $1.99>>

On April 19, 2011 the BlackBerry PlayBook had officially launched in the U.SA., and in Canada. I remember that day as I rushed to my local Staples store and purchased my 16gb PlayBook for $499. With the bridge not being fully functional and working for AT&T users, no Facebook app, a smaller App World selection, and a first look at QNX at work I was very excited. Many other PlayBook users were excited but entwined were those who were less than impressed and of course the “expert analyst” who did nothing but bring negative press towards the PlayBook, and RIM. The launch of the PlayBook wasn’t all fun and games, and everything wasn’t perfect. While many features that were promised were pushed back, the PlayBook still managed to be an amazing piece of equipment; especially while the pieces of the puzzle were put together.

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Back in February we let you know that popular Android and iPhone game Pew Pew was now available on the BlackBerry PlayBook. Well it looks like the follow up Pew Pew 2 has made its way over to the PlayBook as well. Pew Pew 2 is bound to leave you playing for hours in this multi directional shoot em up game with it’s retro feel, megaton of enemies, newer ships, and different game modes.  You can grab a copy for for $2.99 at BlackBerry App World. Follow the link below to get this amazing game now for your BlackBerry PlayBook.

 Pew Pew 2 For The BlackBerry PlayBook>>