Adding too many mechanics to a game often results in an unpolished and confusing mess. Thankfully, Zen Studios – famed for its downloadable pinball titles – has beaten the odds by combining the catapult antics of games like Angry Birds with tower defense strategy and a splash of 2D brawling... More

In the next issue of Game Informer, we break down the fun action and strategy elements that CastleStorm mixes. To get a sense of how these elements come together, check out this exclusive gameplay video. The video below demonstrates many of the elements that make Zen Studios' castle smashing so interesting... More

Zen Studios is best known for its excellent pinball series such as Pinball FX and Zen Pinball, but the studio is expanding into other genres in the digital space. At this E3 we got a chance to play its creative twist on tower defense, and walked away impressed. Unlike most tower defense games, CastleStorm... More

“Building castles and then knocking them down was fun as a kid, and it’s still fun now," says Neil Sorens, Zen Studios' creative director. He's talking about the Pinball FX developer's latest downloadable game, CastleStorm, which looks like a hybrid of tower defense, real... More