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Release Archive for January 2010

  • Gear Up for the Big Game with HDTV Deals, Free Xbox 360 Controller This Week at Target

    Target deals beginning Sunday, January 31, 2010

    Get in the game and score big saving on HDTVs at Target. You’ll find deals on Magnavox, Philips, Sylvania and Vizio, including a Magnavox 42” 1080p LCD for $499 (a savings of more than $180). Also, take advantage of in-home TV delivery and installation starting at $99.

    HDTV highlights at Target this week include:
    * Magnavox 42” 1080p LCD HDTV on sale for $499... Read more

  • New Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West Assets Released

    Paradox Interactive's Launch onto Consoles Coming Soon

    Coming off of the buzz surrounding the title's exhibition at the Paradox Interactive Convention, Paradox Interactive has released brand new assets of the upcoming team-based online shooter, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. Developed by Fatshark, Paradox Interactive's debut on consoles is set for a launch in early Q2 2010.

    Amongst the new game assets released is an interview with... Read more

  • Sourcebits - iPhone App Leader - Launches iPad Lab

    Developing Super Apps Over the Next 60-90 Days for the iPad Release

    Sourcebits, a leading developer in mobile and social app, gaming and digital solutions for iPhone, Mac, Android, Blackberry and Web, today revealed their aggressive solution for iPad App design and development, rightfully named the Sourcebits iPad Lab. The company, which currently employs over 150 talented software developers, has dedicated a team of 80 iPhone developers and Apple award winning designers to focus solely on creating SUPER APPS... Read more

  • Latest Audition Patch Features Music from Ne-Yo and Boys Like Girls

    New Update Also Includes User-Generated Content from Music Remix and Fashion Design Competitions

    Dance the night away to some of today’s biggest music hits in the latest patch for Audition, the online rhythm and dance game from Redbana US. The latest update includes the songs "Love Drunk" by Boys Like Girls and "Closer" by Ne-Yo, in addition to three new original songs from producer MJP featuring singer Jackie Boyz.

    Continuing their commitment to giving fans direct input into... Read more

  • Zattikka’s Alphabet Racer Finger Frenzy World Out Now for BlackBerry

    UK Speed-Typing Tournament Finally Settles “iPhone vs. BlackBerry” Debate

    Finger Frenzy World throws down the gauntlet with one deceptively simple question: How fast can YOU type the alphabet? Zattikka’s hit flash game made a big splash on iPhone, and now BlackBerry users can join in the action. Finger Frenzy World is now officially available for purchase in the BlackBerry App Store. Battle friends for the title of Fastest Thumbs in the World - with online leaderboards plus Twitter connectivity, it’s easy to keep tabs on the competition. Finger Frenzy World... Read more

  • Softkinetic Partners With Raytheon BBN Technologies to Bring Gesture-Based Solution to Military Virtual Training

    3D Gesture Recognition Technology Allows for Natural Interaction with Synthetic Characters in Virtual Environments

    Softkinetic, the leading 3D gesture recognition solutions provider, today announced that Raytheon BBN Technologies, the legendary R&D provider, has selected Softkinetic’s iisu™ middleware to develop a gesture-based interface for their military virtual world training systems.

    Raytheon BBN’s virtual world technology allows users to... Read more

  • Rule a Frozen Paradise in Pocket God’s 30th Episode, “Great Job Ice Hole!”

    iPhone Favorite Keeps Players Hooked with Another Free Update

    Bolt Creative will keep releasing Pocket God updates even if hell freezes over, and things are getting chilly on the island with "Great Job Ice Hole!," the 30th free episode for the best selling app of all-time. The new episode gives Pocket God fans plenty of fresh content – it packs the punch of two regular updates says Bolt founder Dave Castelnuovo. Building on the success of... Read more

  • Red 5 Studios Announces Reorganization

    Red 5 Studios, Inc. is currently working on an unannounced massively multiplayer online game. Recently, the team formed around a new direction and took on additional investment from a strategic partner in the online games industry.

    Red 5 remains committed to releasing a AAA quality, online title targeted for a worldwide release. The company has restructured the team in order to accomplish this goal. As part of... Read more

  • Test the Waters and Dive Into New Casual Game Deep Blue Sea 2

    Engaging Game for PC and Mac Offers Immersive Match-3 Puzzles and Hidden Object Challenges Set in Underwater Worlds

    The Game Equation today announced that development is underway on a new match-3 puzzle game titled Deep Blue Sea 2. Sequel to the successful hit title Deep Blue Sea, the next edition in the series delivers superior match-3 puzzles and hidden object gameplay set in exotic locales and a fantastical underwater city. The demo will soon be available so players can get a first look at the... Read more

  • Devoteam Partners With Softkinetic-Optrima to Bring Gesture-Based Interfaces to Television

    Leading IT Consultancy Recognizes Market Potential of 3D Camera and Gesture Recognition Solutions for Consumer Electronics Markets

    Devoteam, the leading consultancy and engineering company in information technologies in Europe, and Softkinetic–Optrima, the leading provider of integrated hardware/software 3D imaging solutions, today announced a partnership to create a prototype for the next generation TV interface.

    "The IT and telecommunications markets continue to experience strong... Read more

  • On Your Belly, Soldier! Slug Wars Slimes the App Store Today

    Test Your Military Might with the Mollusk Militia

    Republic of Fun, the designers behind the iPhone hit Tiki Towers, and developers of Scrabble Journey, today announced the release of Slug Wars, their first self-published game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Slug Wars is a real-time strategy game that brings to light the epic battles fought by brave slugs in yards across the nation.

    Slug Wars is all about managing unit queues for maximum... Read more

  • Pink Monday Special – Balloon Headed Boy Now Free for iPhone

    Combat Winter Doldrums with Light-Hearted Mobile Platformer

    Zattikka, the leading online and mobile game company, today announced that they have found a solution to Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. Blue Monday is known as the most depressing day of the year because it falls near the middle of Winter, in the distant memory of Christmas, at a time when most of us have failed at our New Year’s resolutions. The solution to those blues is Pink Monday, the day that marks the arrival of Balloon Headed Boy... Read more

  • Paradox Interactive Convention Wraps Up Successful Week

    Today, Paradox has wrapped up an exciting week in Stockholm, as the city was host to the Paradox Interactive Convention. Serving as a hub for internal and external developers, publishing partners, journalists and other friends of Paradox, the Paradox Interactive Convention featured upcoming game presentations, developer roundtables and loads of entertainment for all parties involved.

    There was... Read more

  • Joymax Announces the Launch of Arabic Language Service for Fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online

    Community Event Celebrating the Arrival of Arabic Language Support to Run from Jan 19 to Feb 2

    Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced that Arabic language service for fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online will launch on February 2. The addition of Arabic language service is the second of four planned multilingual expansions, and will be followed by additional updates for Spanish... Read more

  • Ph03nix New Media’s iPhone Game Rebate Program Launches in the UK

    Initial Promotion for Rebates on iPhone Games Extended Through January 31

    Ph03nix New Media, a leading game development company focused on creating inspiring and engaging games for audiences of all ages, today announced that their ground-breaking iPhone Game Rebate program is now available to users in the UK. Now iPhone and iPod Touch users from Canada, the United States and now the UK can enjoy a $1 rebate on the purchase of any game from the App Store until... Read more

  • Super Happy Fun Fun Indulges iPhone Gamers with First Free Update for Snowboarding TnT and Special Star*Burst Sale

    Tilt, twist, flip and flaunt your skills with extended App Store entertainment

    Super Happy Fun Fun, creators of iPhone game chart-topper Big Buck Hunter Pro, today announced the first app update for their fast-paced wintery racer, Snowboarding TnT. The new version will up the downhill challenge with the addition of a new Black Diamond course, “Thunderbolt,” and will be available as a free download for anyone who has previously purchased Snowboarding TnT... Read more

  • Prepare for the Goblin Invasion in Majesty 2: Kingmaker

    Kicking off the Paradox Interactive Convention 2010, Paradox Interactive is proud to unveil Majesty 2: Kingmaker, the first expansion to the heralded fantasy strategy title, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim. Featuring a brand new "Return of Grum-Gog" campaign, players will be called upon to challenge Lord Blackviper and his army of goblins as they wreak havoc and bring turmoil to the lands of Ardania.

    Coming soon for download on all major digital distribution portals, Majesty 2: Kingmaker

  • Crush the Castle 1.2: iPhone Destruction Fit for a King

    Powerful New Weapons and Level Editor Round Out a Massive Update

    Armor Games is proud to announce a kingdom-sized update for their medieval rock-slinger, Crush the Castle. The puzzle-action game challenges players to rain down destruction on increasingly fortified castles. Armed with a trebuchet – a specialized and highly accurate style of catapult – players hurl projectiles over and through castle walls to crush both the castle and its royal denizens. This iPhone classic is the heir to the realm of its father, the wildly successful flash-based ... Read more

  • 2 Million Pocket God Fans Can’t Be Wrong

    Bolt Creative’s iPhone App Continues to Sell

    Bolt Creative has announced that Pocket God has now sold over two million copies, becoming the first paid app to cross the two million sales mark. While the announcement comes too late to put Pocket God in the “2010 Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition,” the game is now securely in the hearts and home screens of over 2 million users. If you were to stack all the Pocket God iPhones and iPod touches... Read more

  • Bytemark Unleashes Bloodthirsty Zombies onto the App Store with Dawn of the Dead Game

    Slay killer zombies and fight for survival in exciting, terrifying gameplay for iPhone and iPod touch

    Zombies are on the loose and invading your iPhone and iPod touch in the newly announced Dawn of the Dead game, created by Bytemark Games and Universal Partnerships & Licensing. Based on the smash hit movie of the same name, the Dawn of the Dead App takes you inside the legendary Crossroads Mall in a series of intense and terrifying levels as you fight to survive an... Read more