iOS Daily AppDate - 1 April 2011

As always, loads of iOS game news compiled and condensed for your quick viewing pleasure. Some big names enter today’s list including Mastiff and Zoo Entertainment. GDN iOS daily update There is no joke in these releases, we think.

Zoo Entertainment Announces The iPAD Release of Fractal

Zoo Entertainment, Inc (NASDAQ CM: ZOOG), a leading developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, today announced plans for its indiePub division to release Fractal for the iPad. Following the debut of the critically lauded music puzzler Auditorium, Fractal is the second collaboration between indiePub, a community of independent video game developers, and Cipher Prime Studios.

Fractal is a rich environment that lives and breathes with the player. Amazingly intuitive but still complex, players cluster and chain their way through a pulsing technicolor dreamscape that includes more than 30 varying levels and 60 challenging puzzles. Players arrange fractals, defined as a rough or fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, by pushing them into larger clusters that will bloom, exploding outward. Clusters of any size are possible, chain reactions can go on indefinitely and power-ups allow the player to clear an entire board in an instant. Three different modes of play - Campaign, Puzzle, and Arcade - create varied problems and emphasize different aspects of gameplay.

Everything in Fractal, from the vibrancy of the colors to the audio tone, is linked to overall experience. Cipher Prime’s new MusicBox audio engine ebbs and flows with the pace of gameplay. More than just a puzzle game, Fractal is a sentient world that fails and prospers alongside the player.

Fractal for the iPad will be available Spring 2011 for $4.99.

RedLynx Reveals 1000 Heroz for iPhone and iPad

Every 24 hours, you will take control of a new hero and embark on a treasure hunt through history. In total, there will be 1000 heroes to guide, 1000 levels to explore and 1000 relics to gather. The previous levels remain playable, and you can go through them to gather gold and relics for your Hall of Records.

In addition to finding relics, you can also take part in daily time-based challenges. Each level will have its own Leader Boards, so there will be intense competition every single day. You can also create a Custom League to challenge your friends.

1000 Heroz is currently slated for an April release. The iPhone version will be priced at $0.99, and the iPad version will launch at $1.99.

Features:

A New Adventure Every Day for 1000 Days
Explore 1000 Levels, Guide 1000 Heroes, Gather 1000 Relics
Daily Leader Boards Competition
Challenge Your Friends in Custom Leagues
$0.99 for iPhone, $1.99 for iPad
Releasing in April

Infinity Control Strategy Game is Now Available on the App Store

Canada based RenegadeCitizen is proudly announce the release of Infinity Control strategy game based on easy to pick-up but challenging gameplay, original HD graphics and intuitive controls. Players are challenged to maneuver crafts around asteroid fields and dock their space crafts while avoiding collisions. In Infinity Control users have a great opportunity to discover 3 incredible worlds in high resolution retina graphics while enjoying a dynamic orchestral score.

Device requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 30.4 MB

Pricing and availability:
Infinity Control 1.0 is only $0.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

RenegadeCitizen: http://www.renegadecitizen.com/
Infinity Control 1.0: http://www.renegadecitizen.com/infinitycontrol/

Schogini Systems’ tPori Game for iPhone Offers Chance to Win iPad 2

California based Schogini Systems has launched tPori, a strategic puzzle game for iPhone that requires users to test their ability to think quick and plan perfectly to move a fireball across a series of blocks to ignite the bomb. Users can create their own levels which can be shared with the tPori-playing community. The best levels will be incorporated in future versions of the game, with the owners’ names engraved on them. The best custom level created will win an iPad 2.

tPori features:
* Innovative game of strategy that is fun and captivating
* An addictive game of skill and strategy that is easy to learn, but hard to put down
* Race against time to score the most points
* 3 skill levels make the game fun for both beginners, experts and veteran gamers
* Veteran gamers can publish the solutions for a level to the tPori playing community

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later
* 12.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
tPori 1.1 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

SchoGini Systems: http://schogini.in
tPori 1.1: http://schogini.in/app-websites/tpori/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id422250351

Anuman Interactive announces Special Discovery Offer

(until next Sunday April 3th included) (iPhone, iPad and Mac AppStore)

- "Alice in the wonderland - Extended Edition" (on iPhone) starting from $0.99 instead of $2.99
- "FBI Paranormal Cases - Extended Edition" (on iPad) starting from $0.99 instead of $4.99
- "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde - Extended Edition" (on Mac AppStore) starting from $2.99 instead of $7.99

LastStandStan Stands Up To Expectations: iOS Arcade Shooter a Sure Thing

Baltimore based developer Christopher Turner and GreenBeanGames announce LastStandStan 1.2 for iOS. LastStandStan is a classic space shooter arcade style offering that ramps up the appeal of traditional arcade shooters with beautiful graphics and a supremely finessed game design. LastStandStan features Game Center integration, two modes of play, and an impressive array of weaponry and foes.

LastStandStan features Game Center integration, two modes of play (campaign and survival), and an impressive array of weaponry and foes. At an average of 4 1/2 out of 5 stars with 204 reviews on the iTunes Appstore, Last Stand Stan is already off to a good start. There is a free lite version available or for the slim price of $.99, it’s a perfect pick-up-and-play option.

Game Features:
* Game modes: two electrifying modes campaign and survival.
* 20 Exciting levels to battle through.
* 10 Explosive weapons
* 9 different kinds of enemies and bosses
* Game Center Integration with 46 different awards

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later (iOS 4.0 Tested)
* 23.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
LastStandStan 1.2 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. There is also a free lite version available.

LastStandStan 1.2: http://www.laststandstan.com/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id417222670

Legendary Wars Springs to Life with Retina Graphics and Free Version

California based Liv Games announces the release of a Free version and the first major update of the acclaimed hybrid fantasy game, Legendary Wars, for iPhone and iPod touch. Legendary Wars offers a unique blend of traditional RTS, RPG, and castle-defense game-play, set in a beautifully crafted, fantasy world. Legendary Wars Free offers players seven custom levels that introduce an assortment of units, from noble Elven Archers to brash Magical Unicorns.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later
* 158 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Legendary Wars 1.3 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category and is also available in a free version. Promotional codes for review purposes are available upon request.

Liv Games: http://www.liv-games.com
Legendary Wars 1.3: http://legendary-wars.com/

Mastiff Launches Weapons and Tactics Simulator "Reload" for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Leading video game publisher Mastiff today announced Reload, their top-selling realistic weapons and tactics simulator, is now available for the iPhone, the iPad and the iPod Touch, and will be available for Android phones later this year.

Reload offers:

17 levels, custom built for iPhone and iPad.
Some of the greatest firearms ever made, including the Remington Model 1100™ Tac4 and the Modular Sniper Rifle (MSR™), Desert Eagle pistols, the M249 and the AK-47
100+ medals, achievements, badges
2-4 hot seat multiplayer. Up to 4 players can take turns on a single level on one phone to see who can get the highest score.
Facebook, Twitter, the iPhone Game Center, online leaderboards, and achievements integration via OpenFeint.

Bulkypix Deskplorers available now.

Deskplorers is an original, highly entertaining and immersive, game filled with fresh with fun animation and interactive features that will keep them engaged for hours. In Deskplorers you meet a series of characters that transport the children across time and space on a variety of adventures though books and mini games. The game introduces children to great stories as well as promotes strong values in them. Children learn to trust each other, help one another, respect people and their differences, and nature and life.

iPhone: Episode Zero: Jump In A Book http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-deskplorers-episode-zero/id418552865?mt=8 (FREE)

iPhone: Episode One: Knights http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-deskplorers-episode-one/id421793810?mt=8 ($1.99)

iPad: Episode Zero: Jump In A Book http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-deskplorers-episode-zero/id423790311?mt=8 (FREE)

iPhone: Episode One: Knights http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-deskplorers-episode-one/id421793878?mt=8 ($3.99)

Mario Ducks 1.2 App for iPhone - Classic Duck Hunt Game with a New Spin

1Tucan today released Mario Ducks 1.2 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. Users who loved playing Nintendo’s Duck Hunt will recognize the classic fun and challenge presented in Mario Ducks. This app uses the same play concept but in a more modern format. Mario Ducks has better, more modern graphics and the ever snickering dog in Duck Hunt has been replaced with a funny, mocking monkey. Something else new in Mario Ducks is the global leaderboard, where players can vie for ranking.
These are some of the fun features offered in Mario Ducks:
* Smooth navigation, easy to use
* Shoot the ducks, a finger is the gun
* Incredible modern graphics
* Mocking monkey instead of a snickering dog
* International leaderboard for comparing scores
* Same fun and challenge of the classic Duck Hunt game
* Gives a nice feeling of nostalgia

Since Duck Hunt existed prior to home internet service, there was no way of knowing how a player did in comparison to others unless they asked someone. Nowadays, that’s not a problem. Mario Ducks has a global leaderboard that shows the top scorers from around the world. It’s easy for players to compete internationally for top positioning and to figure out just how rusty their duck shooting skills are.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 5.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Mario Ducks 1.2 is only $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

Mario Ducks 1.2: http://www.1tucan.com/duck_hunt_mario_duck_iphone.php
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mario-duck-shoot-ducks-patos/id389205355?mt=8#

Bostorm introduces Cascai 1.0 for iOS - Fast Paced Arcade Action Game

Bostorm today introduces Cascai 1.0, an arcade action game for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. This fast paced game challenges the player in several disciplines. The player controls an animated rolling ball by tilting the device. The goal is to catch or evade the so-called Pucks, depending on the game variant. The game offers four different variants with four difficulty levels each. Cascai is fully integrated leaderboards and achievements provided by Apples Game Center.

Feature Highlights:
* 4 Game variants, each with a unique gameplay
* 4 Levels in each game variant
* Leaderboards for all levels
* Higher levels are achievements, which will unlock when lower levels have been mastered several times
* Fully animated objects
* Realistic behavior of the objects collision and movement. The game uses a physics engine for this
* Based on cocos2d for iPhone, also using Box2D

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.2 or later
* 11.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Cascai 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Bostorm: http://www.bostorm.com
Cascai 1.0: http://bostorm.rehsco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60:cascai&catid=41:games-allg&Itemid=57
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id415301711