IUGO Mobile Entertainment Announces Leaderboard Capabilities for Popular iPhone and iPod Touch Title Zombie Attack!

Starting January 15, 2009, Pricing for Zombie Attack! will Increase to $1.99 US; Players Can Still Download the Popular Tower Defense Title for $.99     

 

VANCOUVER, BC – December 18, 2008 – IUGO Mobile Entertainment Inc. today announced that its widely downloaded tower defense title Zombie Attack! for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch will now feature an online leaderboard, and will remain at the promotional price of $.99 US until January 15, 2009 — at which time it will increase to $1.99.  The leaderboard feature will enable gamers to post their scores and view competitors’ rankings via their iPhone or the IUGO Web site (www.iugome.com).   

 

“IUGO listens to its fan base to not only make the games they want but to add the features and functions that they ask for,” said business development executive Sarah Thomson.  “The new Zombie Attack! leaderboard will help players keep an eye on other players’ scores, so they know who the best Zombie slayer is.”

 

Zombie Attack! is an addictive 3D tower defense strategy game with a special, scary twist!  Choose from an array of Zombie-blasting weapons such as flame throwers and cannons.  Earn points and cash to upgrade your weapons and bolster your fire power.  Easy tilt and touch-screen controls have made Zombie Attack! an instant favorite.  Superb graphics, attention to detail, and IUGO’s signature high polish makes Zombie Attack! the best value on the App Store.

 

In the future, via the Zombie Attack! leaderboard, players will be able to earn points for prizes and other fun incentives.  IUGO also plans to make leaderboard capabilities available for a number of its existing and upcoming iPhone and iPod touch titles.

 

Additional titles from IUGO that are available at the App Store include:  Shaky Summit, Toy Bot Diaries, Toy Bot Diaries 2 and Toy Bot Diaries 3.

 

For more information about IUGO Mobile Entertainment or its products please visit: www.iugome.com.  To purchase applications created by IUGO Mobile Entertainment, please visit the App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=295873663&mt=8

  

Konami Announces Plans to Release Top Franchise Titles For the Apple® iPhone and iPod touch in North America

Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution, and Frogger Coming Soon

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the company will be releasing mobile games for the iPhone and iPod touch based on four of its top-selling franchises in North America. Metal Gear Solid Touch, Silent Hill: The Escape, DanceDanceRevolution S Lite and Frogger will all be specifically designed to take full advantage of the iPhone’s unique touch screen capabilities. “Konami Mobile offers gamers nothing but the best by developing high quality, big-name titles with unparalleled mobile entertainment experiences,” said Anthony Borquez, Vice President of Konami Mobile and Online. “We are extremely excited to be working with Apple to introduce North American consumers with popular franchises that are compatible with the iPhone and iPod’s advanced technologies.” All four of the top-selling Konami titles have been re-designed to take full advantage of the iPhone’s capabilities, including the innovative Multi-Touch™ interface and accelerometer. For more information, please visit www.konamimobile.com.

Publisher X Announces That HydroTilt is Available Now For the iPhone and iPod Touch

Publisher X Announces That HydroTilt is Available Now For the iPhone™ and iPod® Touch

 

This Unique Brain Teasing Puzzler Is a Colorful Game That Will Appeal to Players of All Ages

 

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – December 16, 2008 – Roll-out with HydroTilt! Publisher X, a videogame publisher committed to providing fun, exciting and entertaining titles through the growing digital distribution channel, and Codeglue, a Dutch game development studio that specializes in arcade games for mobile, handhelds and consoles, announced today that the 3D puzzle game HydroTilt is now available for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch.

 

 “We were able to take full advantage of the iPhone’s innovative controls, offering an intuitive and compelling experience for both casual players and hardcore gamers alike,” stated Doug Kennedy, co-founder of Publisher X. “For anyone who enjoys brain teasing challenges, HydroTilt is truly a must have for the iPhone.”

 

In HydroTilt, players guide a bead of water on suspended platforms by tilting the iPhone left, right, up, and down to carefully navigate safely through abstract and brightly colored environments to reach the finish line. Like real water, players can alter the form of the droplet from a liquid state into a solid state (ice) and even a gaseous state (water vapor)…but foresight is a must! Players will need to use these different forms to solve various puzzles, such as freezing their droplet to roll over a switch in order to trigger a bridge, or use the liquid state to connect electrical wires to activate a freezing machine.

 

Key Features Include:

• Intuitive control physics allowing for superb interaction with the iPhone and iPod touch
• 25 challenging levels with 5 unlockable Bonus Levels and side missions for extended play
• Auto Save feature allows players to save progress and replay unlocked levels to obtain a faster time
• Gorgeous cartoon style 3D environments

 

HydroTilt is available through the App Store with a limited time, special introductory price of $2.99. To purchase HydroTilt, please visit the App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299770095&mt=8.

 

For more information about Publisher X, please visit the website at: www.publisherx.com.

The Final Chapter of Toy Bot Diaries Arrives on the App Store!

IUGO Mobile Entertainment Unveils Toy Bot Diaries 3 for the Apple® iPhone^TM and iPod® Touch

VANCOUVER, BC – December 16, 2008 – IUGO Mobile Entertainment Inc. today announced the debut of its highly anticipated title Toy Bot Diaries 3. Just in time for the holiday season, and priced just right at $3.99 US. The final chapter in this highly acclaimed series is now available for the Apple® iPhone^TM and iPod® touch.

“The tiny Toy Bot hero has a huge heart that makes him very appealing to a wide audience, and over the last few months the series has developed somewhat of a cult following, said business development executive Sarah Thomson. “Those who have enjoyed the first two chapters of the Toy Bot Diaries are going to love the final adventure of this little hero!”

Toy Bot Diaries 3 offers a crescendo of challenges, superb levels and is an exciting conclusion to this App Store classic. Hot on the trail of his enemy, Toy Bot sets a course much closer to home; Planet Bot. In order to confront his nemesis once and for all, our bite-sized hero must first traverse the expanses of space and befriend new allies. Time is running out to save Earth from War Bot’s latest weapon. But fortunately for us humans, Toy Bot still has a few tricks up his sleeve!

Toy Bot Diaries 3 is suitable for all ages, and utilizes the iPhone and iPod touch accelerometer and touch controls in a very natural way – making it a win for all skill and experience levels.

Additional titles from IUGO that are available at the App Store include: Toy Bot Diaries, Toy Bot Diaries 2, Shaky Summit and Zombie Attack!.

For more information about IUGO Mobile Entertainment or its products please visit: www.iugome.com. To purchase applications created by IUGO Mobile Entertainment, please visit the App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299856691&mt=8

Lode Runner For iPod Launches Today

Hudson’s Second Title for the Platform Now Available in 22 Countries Worldwide

Lode Runner™ For iPod® Launches Today

Hudson’s Second Title for the Platform Now Available in 22 Countries Worldwide

REDWOOD CITY, CA – December 16, 2008 – HUDSON SOFT COMPANY, LIMITED today announced the simultaneous global release of the action puzzle game, “Lode Runner™,” custom-made for iPod, in 22 countries. The game will be sold on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com) for $4.99 and can be played on the iPod nano (3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, and iPod (5th generation). One of the unique features is the casual style of play through use of the Click Wheel while listening to music on the iPod. HUDSON SOFT COMPANY, LIMITED released “Bomberman,” custom-made for the iPod, in December last year, and is planning on releasing many more casual games for the iPod in the future.

The classic action puzzle series, “Lode Runner™,” for iPod makes full use of the iPod’s unique control system. In this single player game, you have to collect all the gold and climb the escape ladder as you avoid or defeat the robots that are out to get you in each stage. There are 5 game modes available: Standard, Expert, Master, Puzzle, and Gold Rush. Standard, Expert, and Master modes follow the same classic rules, but vary in difficulty while Master mode is the biggest challenge.

Puzzle mode is quite different than the normal modes; instead of avoiding or defeating robots, the challenge is to dig holes in the right order to collect all of the gold. Gold Rush mode is exclusive to the iPod. The player must navigate the stage, which automatically scrolls downwards, as they collect the gold to achieve the highest score. This mode introduces a completely new style of gameplay to “Lode Runner™”. There are several types of gold available with bonus points being awarded for collecting the same type in a row, making the game highly strategic. Being trapped at the top of the screen as it scrolls down means game over.

For more information visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGame?id=299820353

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NCAA Football 09 (Mobile)

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Realtime Associates Announces Limited Time Promotion for Interactive Audio Adventure Game Soul Trapper

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – December 11, 2008 –Realtime Associates is proud to announce a special limited time promotion for Soul Trapper, its interactive audio adventure game, available for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch. Consumers who download the game beginning on Thursday, December 11, through Monday, December 15, 2008 will enjoy a special promotional price of $1.99, a drop from the standard cost of $8.99.

In Soul Trapper, players follow the turbulent life of Kane Pryce, a 27 year-old drifter who possesses a mysterious device known as the Soul Trap. The Soul Trap is a supernaturally-charged object that allows him to hunt down, capture, and send ghosts from the earthly realm to the afterlife. In this chilling adventure story, players help Kane unlock the mysteries surrounding a haunted church that stirs newfound emotions while navigating a maze of gangsters, dames, ghosts, and demons!

Realtime Audio Adventures are compelling “interactive radio dramas” or “audio text adventures” that intertwine audio stories with interactive gameplay to create in-depth storylines that require the active participation of the listener to complete. This innovative approach taken by Realtime Associates has made Soul Trapper one of the most unique games of 2008.

“From our brief time with Soul Trapper, it’s clear that these adventures could be the beginning of a new form of entertainment…” – John Davison, WhatTheyLike.com, October 6, 2008.

“Stellar sound drives the experience. Remarkably accomplished recording and editing ensure every spooky effect achieves its intended goal.” – Tracy Erickson, PocketGamer.co.uk, November 19, 2008.

Due to the download restrictions on the iPhone, Soul Trapper can only be purchased from your home computer via iTunes. To buy Soul Trapper, please visit the App Store at:http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=292616556&mt=8.

To find out more about Realtime Audio Adventures, please visit: www.RTAudioAdventures.com.

Blockdot Releases Chicktionary Game for iPhone

December 11, 2008 (Dallas, TX) – Dallas-based Blockdot has released an iPhone version of Chicktionary, one of the most popular word games on the internet.

Your goal in Chicktionary is to unscramble a roost full of letters and create as many words as possible. Each chicken bears a letter. Tap the chickens and spell out a word, then watch as the word appears below them. The more words you create, the more points you earn!

Besides the egg-citing game play, Chicktionary has cool features that give it depth, making for one of the most engaging game experiences on the iPhone and iPod Touch:

· Shake your iPhone to shuffle your chickens and get a new look at your word options.
· Earn Eggchievements for crazy stuff or just playing the game like a pro.
· Play 100 levels in the full version and 12 levels in the “lite” version.
· Save your game and complete it at a later time.
· Send a challenge-a-friend message directly from your iPhone.
· Post your scores to a worldwide leader board.
· Find hidden Chicktionary Easter eggs that are as fun and farm-fresh as the game itself.

You can purchase the full version of Chicktionary for only $1.99 by visiting the iTunes Chicktionary homepage at http://www.blockdot.com/ourServices/mobile.aspx.

IUGO Mobile Entertainment Announces Major Holiday Sale for Acclaimed iPhone™ and iPod® Touch Casual Gaming Title

Starting Today, Shaky Summit to Sell for $.99 US on App Store  

 

VANCOUVER, BC – December 15, 2008 – IUGO Mobile Entertainment Inc. announced today that it will run a special holiday promotion for Shaky Summit, an award winning casual gaming title available only for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch.  Consumers who purchase the application beginning Monday, December 15 will enjoy a special promotional price of $.99 US, a drop of $4.00 off the standard cost of $4.99.  The promotion ends Thursday, January 1, 2009.

 

“Shaky Summit is a great game that anyone can play,” said IUGO’s business development executive Sarah Thomson. “It’s set in high altitude amidst mountainous terrain.  The casual game play, dead-easy controls and simplified interface allows for a quick learning curve, while the vivid 3D graphics combine with an enthralling, interactive environment.”

 

Shaky Summit is casual gaming at its finest!  Join the Summit crew as they dash and clamber their way in a no-holes barred 3D race to the top.  The goal is simple: touch the screen to cause boulders to loosen, stalactites to fall and much more.  Change between paths and avoid obstacles as you attempt to reach the top of the mountain before your opponent.  Strategy is the key to success, so plan your shakes carefully — don’t accidentally help your enemy.  To shake, or not to shake: that is the question.

 

Shaky Summit is suitable for all ages, and offers:  dynamic 3D levels; 4 unique and colorful characters to choose from; 2 player split-screen; and 3 difficulty levels.

 

Additional titles from IUGO that are available at the App Store include:  Zombie Attack!, Toy Bot Diaries and Toy Bot Diaries 2.

 

For more information about IUGO Mobile Entertainment or its products please visit:  www.iugome.com.  To purchase applications created by IUGO Mobile Entertainment, please visit the App Store at:  App Store NOW! 

Gameloft’s “The Oregon Trail(R)” Wins “Best Casual Mobile Game” at Spike TV’s Video Game Awards

Iconic Game Braves the Journey Onto Handsets and Wins Big

NEW YORK, December 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of video games on mobile, phones and consoles, won “Best Casual Mobile Game of 2008″ for its hit mobile title, The Oregon Trail at Spike TV’s Video Game Awards (VGAs). The awards honor the best mobile, computer and video games of the year. Nominees and winners are chosen by a panel of judges comprised of journalists within the gaming industry. The winners were announced live today at the VGA awards ceremony in Culver City, California.

“We are honored to win this coveted award and pleased that The Oregon Trail game continues to excite new audiences on the mobile platform,” explains Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of publishing, Gameloft. “The Oregon Trail is one of our best selling titles and we are proud to see how players are engaged with its nostalgic, fun and casual game play.”

“We’re extremely pleased by this award. Gameloft has done a great job recreating the Oregon Trail experience on mobile platforms,” said David Bass, General Manager of The Learning Company, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing. “The immense popularity of this mobile game confirms our belief that The Oregon Trail continues to be a strong brand with universal appeal, more than 30 years after it was originally conceived.”

The mobile title remains true to the original version of The Oregon Trail, which is still published by The Learning Company(R), while also offering brand new features and gameplay innovations. The game allows players to serve as wagon leader and make strategic decisions to ensure the safety of their party along the perilous trail. The Oregon Trail is available across most US carriers. To check the game’s availability with your carrier, text “WAGON” to 82174 on your mobile phone.

To learn more about the awards visit: http://www.vga.spike.com