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Release Archive for February 2010

  • Gear Up for Spring with Sales on Video Games and Gadgets

    Target deals beginning this Sunday, February 28, 2010

    Target® has great deals on video games and on-the-go gadgets to fill your spring break with family entertainment at exceptional values.

    Great Gadget Deals
    • Target’s lowest price of the season on Garmin nuvi 205W GPS navigation system with 4.3” touch screen, only $99 this week (save over $50)
    • $15 GiftCard® with purchase of either Apple 8GB iPod nano ($145) or Flip Ultra camcorder... Read more

  • Evil Stirs Within the Watery Heart of Droes Dungeon in Florensia

    Burda:ic Announces New Quests, a New Boss, and Powered-Up Potions for the Maritime Fantasy MMORPG

    Burda:ic, a leading publisher of online games worldwide, today revealed that the seals on the Abyss of Oblivion have been broken and something sinister is stirring in the depths of Florensia’s Droes Dungeon! Once it truly awakens in the coming months, high-level players will be faced with a series of new, challenging quests and a truly terrifying boss monster to tackle.

    The broken... Read more

  • Hook-Up Some Cash with the Hottie Hookups iPhone Game Rebate

    Ph03nix New Media today announced a rebate offer for Hottie Hookups through their innovative iPhone Game Rebate program. Starting today through March 10, customers who purchase Hottie Hookups from the App Store qualify for a $1.99 cash rebate. There are only 1,000 rebates available so act fast!

    Hottie Hookups is a unique time-management game from the creators of the acclaimed #1 iPhone game Sally’s Spa. Blending elements from line drawing and castle defense games, Hottie Hookups... Read more

  • 2010 Oscar Race Update: The Red Carpet Shows A-List Celeb Favorites Trailing Behind Underdogs

    Jeff Bridges leads George Clooney and Morgan Freeman for Best Actor in Public Voting

    According to the iPhone’s premier app for Oscar® season, The Red Carpet , recent polling data shows that mega stars like George Clooney and Morgan Freeman are struggling to hold their own against Jeff Bridges, who has never won despite five nominations. The app also states that Precious has a 20% lead over The Hurt Locker, flying in the face of most... Read more

  • Casual Game Fun Foreseen as The Tarot’s Misfortune Is Released Exclusively on Big Fish Games

    Triple Hippo Studios Reveals Engaging Hidden Object Game for PC

    Triple Hippo Studios, the casual games division of premier game development company, Ph03nix New Media, today announced that the much anticipated casual PC title, The Tarot’s Misfortune, is now available exclusively on Big Fish Games. The Tarot’s Misfortune leads players on a mysterious and dangerous adventure as they solve puzzles and uncover intriguing... Read more

  • Titan 4 Games Licenses Silhouette™ from Softkinetic Studios

    World’s First 3D Gesture-Based Coin-Op Entertainment Platform Introduces Full-Body, Controller-Free Rhythm and Music Game

    Softkinetic Studios SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Softkinetic SA, today announced that Titan 4 Games has licensed the rights to Silhouette™, a controller-free rhythm video game, for the coin-operated market.

    Titan 4 Games designs, manufactures and markets gaming terminals for the coin-operated amusement market. With the goal of evolutionizing the out-of-home coin operated industry,... Read more

  • Redbana Extends the Deadline for the Audition Call for Artists Campaign

    Indie Musicians Now Have until March 15, 2010 to Submit Their Music for a Chance to be Featured in <i>Audition Online</i>

    Due to the success of the Audition Call for Artists Campaign, Redbana US has decided to extend the deadline for aspiring independent artists to compete for a chance to have their music featured as a playable song in Audition Online . From now until March 15, 2010, independent musicians can visit http://www.audition.redbana.com/event to submit original music and compete for a chance to have their song featured in Audition Online... Read more

  • You’re the Designer in Engineous Games’ Sketch Nation Shooter for iPhone and iPod Touch

    Photograph Hand-drawn Art and Watch Your Drawings Come to Life!

    Engineous Games today unveiled Sketch Nation Shooter, a creative, revolutionary game for the iPhone and iPod Touch where users fill the game world with their own custom art. Sketch Nation Shooter features a revolutionary image recognition technology that imports the player’s artwork as interactive sprites. Players can also customize their own levels with unique enemies, bosses and environments, and share them with friends via the Sketch Nation network. In Sketch Nation Shooter... Read more

  • Gamedoctors Announces ZombieSmash!, the iPhone Castle Defense Game Staggering, Creeping and Clawing its Way Into the App Store Soon

    With Amusing Ragdoll Physics, the SplatterEngine™ Gore Simulator, and Irresistible Art Direction, iPhones Everywhere will be Infected this March

    Gamedoctors, an independent game development studio, today announced ZombieSmash!, an undead-themed castle defense game for the iPhone and iPod Touch that casts players as Joey, a lone survivor pit against a herd of writhing, unrelenting zombies. To defeat the undead masses, players must use their fingers to flick and smash them until they're un-undead.

    Set to hit the App Store in March 2010 for $1.99, ZombieSmash!... Read more

  • Fight Your Friends with Battle Blasters’ Bluetooth Multiplayer Update

    Free Demo and Price Drop Brings Mayhem to All

    Little Guy Games, an independent Toronto-based game studio, today announced an update that enables multiplayer via Bluetooth for their debut title Battle Blasters, a futuristic, 1-on-1 fighting game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The most-requested feature from fans and players allows fighters to have maximum control over the battle as they swipe, flick and tap their opponents to death.

    Also announced today is the release of a free demo for Battle Blasters, available now in the App Store. ... Read more

  • Super Happy Fun Fun Releases Lite Version of Popular Game Star*Burst

    The original designer of KLAX Gives Away Early Levels, all Cards and Achievements for Free

    Super Happy Fun Fun (SHFF) is exceptionally pleased to announce a free, Lite version of their critically acclaimed Star*Burst game. See why the critics all agree that this is a truly unique and wonderfully addicting twist on the wildly popular puzzle genre. Designed by the original designer of Klax, Star*Burst’s rich heritage shines like the well-polished gem that it is. The Lite... Read more

  • Paradox Interactive Announces GDC '10 Line-up

    Paradox Interactive today officially announced their presence at this year's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. GDC '10 marks a particularly momentous occasion for Paradox, as the company will show off a playable version of their debut console title, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West, along with a stellar lineup of upcoming PC titles, highlighted by the long awaited Mount & Blade: Warband.

    The... Read more

  • Women In Games International and Social Gold Announce 3rd Annual GDC VIP Event

    An Exclusive Mixer for Games Industry Professionals on March 10

    Women in Games International (WIGI), in partnership with Social Gold, today announced that it will host its 3rd annual mixer at GDC 2010 on Wednesday, March 10 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. This year’s industry exclusive VIP party will be will be held at one of the most unique venues in San Francisco — the California Historical Society Museum located a few blocks away from... Read more

  • Do You Want to Tap Hotties? BigStack Studios Releases New iPhone Game

    Created by the Designer and Programmer Behind the Popular <i>Sally’s Salon</i> and <i>Sally’s Spa</i> Games, <i>Hottie Hookups</i> is the Best Way to Tap Hotties on the iPhone & iPod Touch

    Furries and Geezers and Fatties! Oh, my! Defend hotties from a motley crew of nerds while making love connections. Hottie Hookups is a whole new kind of time management game for the iPhone & iPod touch created by the designer and programmer behind the #1 iPhone game Sally’s Spa. Download Hottie Hookups from the App Store today: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hottie-hookups/id355189912?mt=8

    Developed by Blue Unit Studios and published by BigStack Studios, Hottie Hookups... Read more

  • Audition Online Unleashes February Patch

    Update Includes a Portable Dresser, 2 New Songs, and 20 New Story Mode Episodes

    Redbana US today launched the newest patch update for Audition Online, their online dance-themed rhythm MMO. Continuing their commitment to keep Audition fresh with new updates, hit songs and compelling gameplay additions, the following additions were made to Audition Online in the February patch update:

    - 11 Total New Songs
    - 50 Apparel Items
    - New Story Episodes
    - New BRBP NPC Additions
    - Portable... Read more

  • Joymax Reveals Legend V: Heroes of Alexandria for Fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online

    Exciting Update Includes an Increased Level Cap, Dangerous Dungeons, and Plenty of New Adventures for Players of <i>Silkroad Online</i>

    Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced Legend V: Heroes of Alexandria, an update for historical fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online. The Legend V expansion includes a new level cap of 110, never-before-seen weapons and armor, a sinister tomb, and a dangerous temple, providing plenty of exciting new gameplay for players hoping to be the next hero in Silkroad Online.

    The land of Egypt in Legend V: Heroes of Alexandria... Read more

  • The Game Trail Shows the Way to the Best iPhone Games

    New Video Based Game Discovery Solution is First To Show You Apps In Action Before You Buy

    The Game Trail, a brand new solution designed to show off the greatest iPhone and iPod Touch games on the App Store, was released today by Swedish mobile developer Fabrication Games. The Game Trail is the first ever app discovery system to allow iPhone and iPod Touch owners to watch video of games in action before they buy rather than having to make decisions on a text description and still... Read more

  • Digimon Emerging Online!

    Good Digimon need humans to help defend the earth and the Digital World from evil Digimon. Do you have what it takes to become the best Tamer and be declared a hero among the Digimon? The first details on the challenge have just been released online at http://www.digimonbattle.com.

    The very first online multiplayer game based on the Digimon TV series, Digimon Battle, is coming soon to a PC near you from WeMade Entertainment.... Read more

  • Social Gold Announces 'Cha-Ching' Virtual Currency Workshop Series with Virtual Economy Advisory Panel

    Panel of Economist Advisors Led by Former Linden Lab CFO John Zdanowski and Former Gaia Online SVP Prakash Ramamurthy

    Social Gold, the leading virtual currency and payments solution for thousands of online games and virtual worlds, today announced a new workshop series focused on virtual currencies called “Cha-Ching” along with the launch of the Social Gold panel of virtual goods economists. Panelists include John Zdanowski, CFO of Avatar Reality, makers of Blue Mars... Read more

  • Armor Games Delights and Baffles Players Again with This Is The Only Level TOO

    Are You A Bad Enough Dude To Complete Another Level?

    Armor Games today unveiled This is The Only Level TOO, the sequel to the strangely addictive platformer with only one level, but many, many ways to play it. Players must guide the heroic elephantine protagonist to the exit pipe without touching the pointy, ubiquitous spikes. The super-simple controls, Atari-era graphics and succinct polka tune make one thing clear:... Read more