iOS Gaming Update 01 July 2011
The Fourth of July weekend is upon us and that means one extra day to game. Why not check out some of these new iOS games and updates?
PlanetSave TD a new Tower Defense game is released
Verbena Games is pleased to announce the release of PlanetSave TD 1.0 for iOS. PlanetSave TD is a tower defense game that pits you against the aliens. Your mission is to go from point A to point B without being destroyed by the aliens. To accomplish your mission each tower has its own unique set of defenses that is upgradeable as you accomplish new levels. Be careful though as the aliens also have their own unique skills including invisibility and increased speed.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 4.0 or later
* 53.6 MB
Pricing and Availability:
PlanetSave TD 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Promo codes are available upon request.
PlanetSave TD 1.0: http://verbenagames.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/planetsave-td/id444568626
RC Plane 2 iPhone and iPad Application Live in App Store
Frozen Pepper, iDev2 and Ethervision today introduce RC Plane 2, their new ground breaking universal binary application for iOS devices. RC Plane 2 offers the ultimate in radio controlled plane flight simulation paired with exhilarating race and gaming challenges. In addition to Free Flight and twelve exciting races, it includes two visually stunning environments to fly in, Seaside and Tuscany, as well as six new game modes and seventeen different planes.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd/4th Gen), and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2.2 or later
* Universal Application
* 66.6 MB
Pricing and Availability:
The RC Plane 2 application can be purchased for $0.99 (USD) on iTunes, and comes complete with four assorted planes (3 CH Cessna, 3 CH Mig 29 Jet, 4 CH Cessna and 4 CH Stunt Plane), two full flight environments, twelve different races, five training sessions, Game Center Integration and Free Flight. Also available for in-app purchase are six new game/plane bundles (Cargo, Carrier Ops, Airbus, Bird Catcher, Fire Fighter and Road Runner) and three additional state of the art planes (Spitfire, Euro Fighter and Beach Craft Air Rocker).
RC Plane 2 (v1.0): http://www.frozenpepper.it/rc-plane-2-2/
More Info: http://www.ethervision.net/ipad-development/rc-plane-2-ipad-iphone-live/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id442082328
Baccarat 88 released for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch
UK based Code Redman today announces Baccarat 88, the fourth in a range of card game apps exclusive to the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Baccarat 88 is a hand held version of the popular casino card game Baccarat. The aim is to bet on the outcome of two hands. The options are a banker win, a player win or a tie. This implementation of the classic game includes large animated playing cards, quick responsive gameplay and optional backgrounds and sound effects.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 7.1 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Baccarat 88 (v1.0) is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Cards and Casino Games categories.
Code Redman: http://www.coderedman.com/
Baccarat 88 (v1.0): http://www.coderedman.com/baccarat88
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id441906556
Seek Revenge & Destroy All Mankind In Physics-Based
Action Game Now Available On The App Store
Burn The City features not only an amazing 45 levels of high-polished action, but also incredibly intuitive controls – touch, drag and release. Similar in style to Angry Birds™ and Worms™, this game will keep you addicted for hours, and includes explosive physics and Game Center support for the competitive players. At your aid to destroy all mankind you have your fireball attack, and by eating different colored YUMs that are gathered by destroying crates throughout the levels, you obtain 3 special attacks: the first is TNT, which turns the standard fireball into a green explosive shot! The second is “Sniper”, which gives better accuracy across far distances, and finally the third special attack is “nuke” (YES!), which unleashes a nuclear blast (oh yeah!!) when the screen is tapped! Go ahead! Download your personal copy of Burn This City, and get busy destroying humanity!
Get Blown Away by a Unique New Game: Blowing for iPhone
LNA Studio proudly announces the release of Blowing 1.1.2 for iOS. Blowing is a cute, simple game that has earned its title as a novel piece of development by instituting a brilliantly new control system. In Blowing, the objective is to keep the ants and other critters from creeping up on your delicious goodies. To meet this objective, players blow. Not virtually: players actually blow into their iPhone microphone to chase away the ants, ladybugs, and snails determined to find a free lunch
Key Features:
* Blow on the microphone to defend your food from ants and their creepy friends
* 3 types of whimsically animated enemies: ants, beetles, and snails
* Three stages: Dining room table, restaurant table, and picnic blanket
* Combo and multi-blow point systems
* New game items: Tornado, Ice, Flame, Recover
* Prove your defensive skills by collecting titles
* A blow gauge system to prevent abuse of the game
* Dynamic interaction between your breath, game items, and blown away bugs
* Local and online scores supported: Top 10 local scores each stage PLUS Game Center integration
* Twitter and Facebook integration: Brag about your victories over the bugs
* Awesome effects and BGMs
* Optimized for Retina display
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 4.1 or later
* 17.7 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Blowing 1.1.2 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.
LNA Studio: http://www.lnastudio.com/
Blowing 1.1.2: http://www.lnastudio.com/blowing_eng.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id408380896
Chillingo Launches ’Color Bandits’ & ’Piñata Smash’ for iOS!
Chillingo is delighted to announce the launch of two new titles on the App Store. Color Bandits is a side-scrolling, shooting adventure with a pounding electro soundtrack, while Piñata Smash is a crazy, fun-filled tapping riot. Both games offer something for every gamer, from the recreational to the hardcore. More information on these titles can be found below.
Color Bandits
Add a little color to your life...
The evil steampunk boss has stolen the color from your home world! Get it back by blasting up his army. Color Bandits is a fast and furious side-scrolling shooter with colorful weapons and extreme (and extremely fun) boss fights.
Developer: Kiai Games
Price: $.99, $1.99 (HD)
App Store: http://bit.ly/jiZb1n
App Store (HD): http://bit.ly/k7eX5m
Piñata Smash
Get your fingers at the ready and smash that piñata!
This kid loves candy and it’s your job to get it to him. Smash piñatas as they appear to shower him with sweet treats! Watch out for pesky “healthy rabbits,” and keep your eyes peeled for awesome upgrades along the way! Piñata Smash is a pick-up-and-play hit for all gamers.
Developer: BlitShake LLC
Price: $.99
AppStore: http://bit.ly/klCA6e
3D Methods releases Cryptic Keep - Classic Adventure Style Game for iOS
California today 3D Methods today introduces Cryptic Keep 1.0, its classic adventure style game for iOS devices. Players will solve mysteries and encounter puzzles throughout a vast castle in search of a vanished king’s lost sword. Each puzzle the player solves brings them one step closer to finding the true location of the sword. Will you be the one to find The Sword of Ire and enter the keep? Cryptic Keep features beautifully crafted scenes and a vast variety of items to discover and use.
Features:
* Discover a vast medieval castle
* Adventure style point and click
* Variety of items to discover and use
* Over 40 individually crafted scenes
* Beautiful and detailed environments
* Fun and engaging puzzles
Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 27.6 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Cryptic Keep 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.
3D Methods: http://3dmethods.com/
Cryptic Keep 1.0: http://3dmethods.com/2011/05/05/cryptickeep/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id445291846
Knock It for iPhone, iPod and iPad - Nice Game To Spend A Weekend
d-Studio, Ltd. announces the release of Knock It 1.0. The aim of the game is to conquer archipelago by winning battles on each island where your army will meet with an enemy opposition. You must beat all enemy balls out from the island’s area to win the battle for the island and open the way on to the next one. Nice design, comfortable controls, eight areas with 64 different levels in total will let you to have an exciting and pleasant time.
Game Features:
* 64 different levels with different number of opponents balls and different barriers
* Intuitive controls - you can choose the type of controls: either Aiming Beam, or Usual Arrow
* Sound effects control - for more comfort you can turn in-game sounds On or Off
* Comfortable interface
* iPad/iPhone/iPod universal application - after the you have purchased the game, Knock It can be installed on any of your iOS devises
* Game Center Support - Best Scores table shows the rating of total scores of all users
How to Play:
To make a shot, touch the picked ball, pull it aside the direction opposite to the strike and let it go. The arrow shows the direction of the shot and its pressure appropriate to the length of the arrow.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later
* 16.0 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Knock It 1.0 is available now for $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in Games category.
Knock It 1.0: http://d-studio.com.ua/products/games/knockit.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id425671850
Catch every ball in Pro Baseball Catcher, the iPhone game
UK-based mobile games studio Neon Play, has released Pro Baseball Catcher 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod. This new sporting title expands Neon Play’s Pro Sports Collection and puts the player in the position of a baseball catcher. Players face the pitcher and must try to catch every ball that is thrown. Successful catches result in multipliers, high scores and a stadium full of cheers. All four game modes are included for a single purchase of Pro Baseball Catcher.
There are four exciting game modes to get stuck into:
* Three Strikes - three chances to catch every pitch. Starts easy, gets harder
* Sudden Death - Miss one catch and you’re outta there
* Multiball - 50 balls. Non stop - Can you handle it
* Curve Ball - Prepare for the most difficult pitches in baseball! This one’s for the pros
There are 34 challenging achievements to obtain before you can be crowned a baseball superstar. Scores can be posted to Facebook and Twitter for bragging rights and the live global leaderboards are hosted by Apple’s official gaming platform, Game Center.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* 17.9MB
Pricing and Availability:
Pro Baseball Catcher 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.
Neon Play: http://www.neonplay.com/
Pro Baseball Catcher 1.0: http://www.neonplay.com/pro-baseball-catcher.html
