Nearly Daily iOS Games Update - 19 April 2011

It has been a few days since we had any amount of news in regards to iOS games but we have put together the little that has come our way for this update.

QBox Plus for iPad - The next generation of Word Puzzles

UK based Eisham Networks has released Qbox Plus 1.2 for iPad. Qbox invites players to solve over 1500 different quotes of wisdom spanning over 3 eras of time and offering hours of game play. The plus version adds improved graphics, longer game play and multiple game modes in various levels of difficulty. With quotes from everyone from Gandhi and Einstein to Confucius and Bierce, adults and children alike will love solving quote puzzles and discovering new words of wisdom.

Qbox Plus Notable Game Features:
* 3 different historical eras
* 27 levels to really challenge you
* Easy non-timed levels for beginners, super-hard professor mode for the pros
* Over 1500 different quotes of wisdom
* 300 new quotes exclusively in the iPad version
* 3 kinds of bonuses for "for a little extra zest"
* Sharing your wisdom on Facebook
* Endless hours of fun

This game is educational, fun, and is suitable for anyone from 8-80 years. Players are sure to become a little smarter while getting hooked on this addictive word puzzle game.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 4.2 or later
* 13.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Qbox Plus 1.2 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Qbox Plus 1.2: http://www.itaynoy.com/qbox/

Wordrive 1.4.2 - Funny Word Puzzle Game for iPhone/iPad

Independent developer Rauf Aliev today announces Wordrive 1.4.2, his multilingual word puzzle game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Wordrive is a crazy blend of humor and puzzle solving. With a focus on fun, sarcasm, irony and dark humor, the goal is to put the carefully selected and ranked words in the right order to make a sentence. It is really fun to open new phrases while playing and useful for those who is eager to learn languages and glean wisdom.

Examples of the phrases in English:
* Reality is an illusion caused by alcohol deficiency
* There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot
* What has four legs and an arm? A happy pit bull, etc.

Supported Languages:
* US English, French, German, Russian and Spanish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later (iOS 4.0 Tested)
* 26.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Wordrive 1.4.2 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. We will be glad to provide you as many promo codes as you need for testing. The lite version is Free (WordriveLite). If you wish to run a contest/competition for promo codes on your site - we will also be glad to provide you several promo codes. Also we have a lot of ideas how to make contests work best.

Wordrive 1.4.2: http://wordrive.com/en/about/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id430326108

Beat the Meltdown with Generator Jay for iOS

Jamboware Ltd. introduces Generator Jay 1.0 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Generator Jay is a unique, multi-level platform game that requires skill, speed and logical game-play. The player must reset each generator to zero degrees, collecting the right combination of hot and cold rocks while avoiding security guards and other obstacles. The game features over 40 challenging levels, Facebook integration and a global leader board with OpenFeint support.

Features:
* Physics-based graphics and exciting sound effects
* Simple-to-use interface and controls
* 40+ challenging levels
* Auto-save feature; allows the player to easily build up a high score
* Post high scores to the player’s Facebook wall
* Compete against other players worldwide via an online (OpenFeint) leader board

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch 3G or later, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
* 8.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Generator Jay 1.0 is $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and is available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. Generator Jay Lite (free) is also available through the App Store in the Games category. The Lite (free) version features the first 4 levels of the game.

Generator Jay 1.0: http://jamboware.iapphost.com/generatorjay
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jamboware-ltd/id426175845

Destructopus Rises to Destroy Polluters and Greedy Industrialists on iOS

GlitchSoft announces that Destructopus, their highly anticipated side scrolling destruct-em-up arcade game is nearing release. Destructopus is normally a peaceful creature, but after being rudely awoken from slumber by greedy oil drilling industrialists, the massive monster does not like what he finds. Consumed with rage and longing for the green Earth it once knew, The Destructopus solely seeks Revenge in this iOS game.

GlitchSoft’s Destructopus has been submitted to Apple and is under review for sale in the iTunes App Store. The team reports that preview copies along with complete press kits are available for interested parties and journalists. Press Destructopus is anticipated for release at the end of April.

GlitchSoft: http://www.glitchsoft.com
Game Updates and Information: http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?threadid=89084

iPad game Touch Soccer 3D HD hits the Apple App Store.

Sauce Digital’s latest iPad game, Touch Soccer 3D HD has reached the Apple App Store.  Touch Soccer 3D HD, as the name suggests, is an iPad version of the highly original iPhone game Touch Soccer 3D and is the most satisfying way to score on your iPad.

The game cost $0.99 at can be found on iTunes here:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=429905622

GAME MODES:

* Single Match.
* Cup: Group stages, then knockout.
* League: 10 teams playing twice.
* Challenge: 16 unique challenges, such as free kicks, penalties, volleys and other skills.
* Practice mode.

FEATURES:

* 3D physics and visuals
* Auto player movement.
* Gesture based controls: flick to kick, swipe or tilt to run.
* flick and move in 360 degrees
* volleys, headers, backheals, trapping and flick ups
* swerve and dip
* penalties and freekicks
* Landscape or portrait mode
* 32 international teams.
* Saving for each mode, so you can have a cup, league and more all in progress at the same time.
* settings: invert swipe/run direction, auto player select on/off, match length, sound on/off, difficulty pro/semi-pro/amateur
* automatic goalkeepers
* auto player selection for good passes