Ruan Shiels
Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Ruan Shiels is a writer, artist and entrepreneur. He founded iFanzine.com in 2009 after buying his first iPod Touch and being blown away by the potential of iOS as a gaming platform.

Ruan Shiels

Hands-On Preview: Squids

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If the past few weeks were excellent for Real-Time Strategy fans on iOS, the next few are bound to leave the Action RPG crowd in similar ecstasy. Recently we previewed Pixel and Texel's "Fara," and today it's The Game Bakers' turn. Can their upcoming iOS debut, "Squids," truly bridge the gap between the casual crowd and RPG fanatics? You'll have to wait until next week to find out, but check inside for a peek at how the game's shaping up!
Previews
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Vertex Blaster Review

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Okay, so calling an iOS game ‘addictive’ may seem like a tired cliché at this point – heck, if their descriptions are to be believed, every second title on the App Store is basically digital crack, right? – but in all honesty, I can’t think of a more appropriate adjective to describe Warner Skoch’s new twin-stick shooter...
Reviews
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Hands-On Preview: Fara

Ruan Shiels·
Are you tired of the same old gameplay model appearing time and time again in iOS Action RPGs? Pixel and Texel feel the same way, and their aim is to usher in something quite different with their upcoming genre entry, "Fara!"
Previews
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Interview With Bane Games

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With the release of Bane Games' naval warfare shoot 'em up, "Battle Group," nearing, it's about time we whip out our chat with Director Alistair Doulin. So, just how did Bane Games conjure up a sense of military realism in their latest game? You might be surprised by the answer!
Interviews
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Giveaway: Win Shadowgun, Jelly Defense, & Terrafarmer HD!

Ruan Shiels·
It’s the weekend again, which can only mean one thing here at iFanzine: time for another awesome giveaway! And, oh boy, do we have some absolutely great stuff in the virtual prize-bag this week. Up for grabs are free copies of Jelly Defense, Terrafarmer HD, and a little game you probably haven’t heard all that much about yet called Shadowgun.
Contests
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