Nearly Daily iOS Games Update - 24 May 2011

It’s been a while and we have a nice set of updates for you iOS gamers in the audience. First up is a big announcement from GameHouse that shows a list of their popular games coming to the iPad and iPhone soon.

GameHouse Announces Mobile Games Line-Up

Delicious: Emily’s Taste of Fame

More than 5 million fans worldwide have downloaded Delicious games from GameHouse, making it one one of the most beloved time-management games of all time.  In Delicious: Emily’s Taste of Fame, Emily’s trip to Hollywood comes to a halt, and she needs all the help possible to get back on the road again.  Gamers will whip up a huge variety of dishes, desserts, and drinks in 50 challenging levels, mini-games and special events. Delicious: Emily’s Taste of Fame marks the first time the franchise is available on mobile devices, including iTunes and Android now for $2.99.  Coming soon for carriers worldwide in summer 2011.

 Delicious: Emily’s Childhood Memories

Rekindle the magic of growing up with Delicious: Emily’s Childhood Memories, a brand-new game in the timeless hit series! Emily’s parents are selling the farm she grew up on sending her on a touching journey down memory lane.  Players will reminisce with Emily and meet old friends, play games from the past and get out of childhood predicaments. New content, including a strategy guide and a memory scrapbook, will bring childhood memories back in this touching time management adventure.  Delicious: Emily’s Childhood Memories will be available in June for the iPad.

Marooned 2: Secrets of the Akoni

Descend deeper into the mystery surrounding a chain of beautiful, but perilous, islands with Marooned 2: Secrets of the Akoni, the captivating second installment of the series for iPhone and iPad.   Follow Macy’s journey to escape the island and solve the mystery around an ancient people called the Akoni and a powerful crystal known simply as the Resource.  In a twist of fate, she must join her nemesis in a race against a greater foe and try seizing the remaining Resource to prevent a deadlier secret of the Akoni leaking out into the world and wreaking havoc. With challenging puzzles and engaging mini-games, players will need to explore 27 all-new locations and ruins in this beautiful and captivating hidden object game. Marooned 2: Secrets of the Akoni is now available on the iTunes store for iPad and iPhone.

 Doodle Jump Deluxe

Jump, jump, jump to the top, top, top with Doodle Jump Deluxe, based on the original top smartphone game of all time! Just when you thought it was safe to put the game down, Doodle the Doodler returns! Gamers must help him continue his springy journey upwards with a massive set of new features including monsters, platforms, power-ups, and special bonuses. For feature phones, Doodle Jump Deluxe will include four new themes; Snow, Night, Space, and Jungle!  Players will leap from platform to platform, finding their way higher and higher using brilliant power-ups like springs, propeller hats, and jet packs all while avoiding broken platforms, menacing black holes, and UFOs. Doodle Jump Deluxe offers endless, addictive excitement that over 10 million happy smartphone gamers have enjoyed!  Doodle Jump Deluxe launches on feature phones in carrier stores worldwide in June 2011. Doodle Jump will also be launching for the first time on Windows Phone June 1. 

 Mortimer Beckett Series for iOS

This summer, players will experience more gameplay thrills when the seek-and-find mystery series Mortimer Beckett makes its debut on the on the iPad.  This is the first time this highly acclaimed series has ever been available on any mobile device.

The first installment, Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor, launches on the iPad in May 2011.  Mortimer, in a search of his missing uncle, must uncover bizarre clues by exploring 30 creepy rooms, playing captivating mini-games and banishing ghoulish ghosts!

In Mortimer Beckett and the Time Paradox, the second installment, players will take a wild trip through history to recover a time bomb and close a threatening time portal. Mortimer will travel through eight different eras including the French Revolution, the grandeur of Egypt, ancient Greece, and much more. Gamers are challenged to search through interconnected scenes, solve a whole new series of inventive puzzles, play fantastic mini-games, meet incredible people, and find a way home! Mortimer Beckett and the Time Paradox will be available for iPad in June 2011.

The third installment concludes Mortimer’s homebound journey in Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King™. After stopping a deadly time bomb, Mortimer finds himself in a strange new world very far from home. His only clue to figuring out how to make it back is to find the Lost King and restore peace to the land now ruled by an evil general. However, the Lost King has been missing for 30 years and the only hope of tracking him down lies in locating the missing jewels of his crown. In this exciting Hidden Object adventure, players will travel a strange land in search of its king, meet odd inhabitants including trolls, wizards and fairies, search bizarre locations to locate the crown jewels, restore peace and ultimately, bring Mortimer back home.  Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King will be available for the iPad in July 2011.

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FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT AND GOOD GAME PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE FULLMETAL BATTLE

Based On The Wildly Successful Anime Series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, The New Turn-Based RPG Is Set To Launch This Summer For iOs, Android and Browsers

Fullmetal Battle is a fast-paced, turn based group RPG that will capture longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike.  Players will design their own state licensed alchemists and choose from a vast array of abilities and effects inspired by the "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" series to arm themselves for battle.  Players can challenge popular Full Metal Alchemist characters-including favorites Alphonse and Edward Elric---while receiving helpful tips and advice from Roy Mustang. 

Players band together with fellow alchemists in three vs. three battles, but will level  independently through skills and attributes. With unique access to special potions and single-use
items, players have the opportunity to upgrade their core Alchemy transmutation circles that are central to the game. In addition, gamers have the option to recruit friends and fight with or against them in action-packed clashes! 

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Nom Nom - New Puzzle Game for iPhone and iPod touch

Firebirdgames announces the release of Nom Nom 1.0. Nom Nom is a new physics-based puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It features 60 levels of action with four different themes (Jungle, Farm, Tundra, and City). Feed the hungry animals by bouncing food to them via the geometrical shapes. Nom Nom’s simple concept belies it’s challenging gameplay. Take the time to figure it out and you’ll be rewarded with 60 levels of brain-teasing fun.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* 4.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Nom Nom 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Firebirdgames: http://www.firebirdgames.co.uk
Nom Nom 1.0: http://www.firebirdgames.co.uk/nom-nom/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id436255863

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SEGA Releases Dinosaur King D-Team Adventures on iPhone and iPad

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. announced that Dinosaur King D-Team Adventures™ is now available on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Based on the hit cartoon series, the app allows dinosaur fans of all ages to explore an expansive menagerie of their favorite prehistoric creatures via interactive pictorials and games. The app can be downloaded from the App Store for $2.99.

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The Deskplorers Egypt NOW for the iPhone and iPad

New features in Deskplorers

With The Deskplorers Egypt, Happy Blue Fish offers a game as polished as the previous episodes. Also, this new episode features a new mini game to enhance game experience further.

In this new mini-game Spoon, our starving hero must catch the food thrown by the "not so nice ones" to help Spoon consume a healthy meal. Kids must choose between various food items thrown by the "not so nice ones" to Spoon: vegetables, fruits, and a bit of proteins and must be cautious not to overfeed him with things that are not good for him, like sugars.

Kids will also be taken on new adventures with new objectives, they will find new objects to catalogue and will be able to unlock numerous bonuses.

Last but not least, kids will now also receive medals for their accomplishments.  

Features

·       Original desk-like graphic style

·       A new fun way of learning and thinking for kids

·       Mine-games fully designed to the iPad/iPhone functionalities

·       Parents ability to optimize the game experience for kids

·       Brand new features for this episode

Visit the official website www.the-deskplorers.com and more info on www.bulkypix.com

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Jireh Studio introduces Raging Birds 1.0 - Brand New iPhone Game

Vancouver based Jireh Studio today introduces Raging Birds 1.0, their first game for iOS Devices. The simple cartoon graphics and easy-to-learn controls are designed for people of all ages. The player can control an army of birds with different specialized abilities to help protect their beloved eggs from a young prankster. The game includes several unique features which adds to the intensity of the war between the birds and mankind.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 12.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Raging Birds 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Raging Birds 1.0: http://www.ragingbirds.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id432270836
 

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Pirate Subs!!! 1.2 for iOS - Now featured in Games for Scallywags

Super Boise Studios today announced that Pirate Subs!!! 1.2 has been featured by Apple in their ’Games for Scallywags’ section. Pirate Subs!!! is the new fast-paced submarine blasting game for iOS devices. Players must first tap the subs to nuke them out of the water and then swipe across the screen to launch missiles salvos at them. Over 12 million subs destroyed and counting! Version 1.2 brings some major new features to the game including 2 new modes.

Device Requirements:
* IPhone 3GS, IPod Touch 3, or IPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 21.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Pirate Subs!!! 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. Pirate Subs Lite v1.2 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Pirate Subs!!! 1.2: http://superboise.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33:pwe&catid=3&Itemid=34
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/super-boise/id395742206

 

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Space Cleaner Game for iPhone and for Free and Clean Space
 

Small independent team from Russia have announced Space Cleaner 0.9.1, their new game for iPhone and iPod touch. Should you happen to scrupulously inspect the night sky above your head, you will discover not only amazing stars, but satellites, space stations and other arguably useful things. While the best of scientific minds are trying to find a permanent solution for the issue, one little robot cleaner is trying to do all he personally can.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
* 28.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Space Cleaner is $0.99 USD (equivalent amounts in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively in the App Store in the Games category.

Space Cleaner 0.9.1: http://sites.google.com/site/spacecleanergame/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id430793275

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Guide the orb of fire with the Burney game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

KDS Investments Ltd is excited to announce the launch of the Burney game for iPhone and iPod touch, a story-driven puzzle game that invites players to bend their minds with a fresh and unique challenge. 

The game is centered around a captivating story that is revealed to players through a series of comics. The main character, an orb of fire named Burney appears to have escaped from the lab, where the science team attempted to create an endless source of energy.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
* 5.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Save Dodo 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Game category.

Save Dodo 1.0: http://www.ootb.net.au/savedodo/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id432288652

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Pistol-Packing Fun In “iShot: Pirates” Aimed At The Apple iPhone & Apple iPad

In “iShot: Pirates” you draw your weapon and let rip a slew of bullets into the dastardly pirates invading your ship! But be careful to aim well though, as you have a limited supply of bullets and will need to get maximum accuracy if you want to one day be named king of the pirates! The controls are ridiculously simple - so intuitive and easy that even a one-eyed, one-legged pirate can play: touch the virtual pistol and quickly drag to the target, then release. To attain additional ammo you hit the same ring 3 times in a row!

“iShot: Pirates” has just walked the plank, and is now available on the Apple iPhone, Apple iPod touch and Apple iPad by crossing the seas to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ishot-pirates/id437019723?mt=8

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Zoomed! 1.0 for iPhone - New Visual Mind-Bending Puzzle Game

How strong are your visual perception skills? Find out with Zoomed!, a fun new, and addicting puzzle game for iPhone. View pictures of ordinary objects and choose the matching word in the list. Pictures are Zoomed-in on objects, showing only part of the object, plus the matching word list is about 400 words long. Challenging and fun game for all ages, Zoomed! 1.0 includes over 90 puzzles and is Game Center enabled for earning achievements.

App Features:
* Over 90 challenging puzzles
* Beautiful Images
* Over 400 hundred words to choose from not simple multiple choice 
* Great game for sharpening your visual perception skills
* Fun for all ages

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

Pricing and Availability:
Zoomed! 1.0 is currently only $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available upon request. All future updates, including chapter additions, are included with initial purchase of full version.

288 Vroom: http://www.288vroom.com
Zoomed! 1.0: http://www.288vroom.com/zoomed.cfm?r=p1
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id428879266