February 2012

California-based game studio GreenPleco today introduces GreenPleco: The Sucker Fish 1.0, its latest gaming title for iPhone and iPad devices. GreenPleco contains one full game and a series of three mini-games, each of which features a lovable animal helping to rehabilitate the environment. By combining fast-paced action with memorable characters such as The Sucker Fish, Mr. PigBounce, Claudia the Crab, and Gemma the Turtle, the game appeals to both adults and children alike.

Nevosoft today is pleased to announce the release of Annabel, an Egyptian-themed hidden-object 3D adventure game. Annabel begins in modern times, when a young female archaeologist visits a museum in Egypt. She hears a disturbing ancient tale about another “Annabel,” a princess whose lover was sacrificed to the gods by an evil high priest. The nasty priest is keeping Princess Annabel captive and forcing her to marry him so he will become a full-fledged Pharaoh and control Egypt.

Just in time for Sunday’s Oscars telecast on ABC-TV, NYC-based second screen startup Umami will let users of its free “companion TV” app instantly grab and share, via Twitter and Facebook, images from the programs they’re watching. The “freeze frame” feature is one of several Umami has updated since it launched its free continuously synchronous app for the iPad in November. Umami is announcing Dishboard, a new social TV dashboard that visualizes the conversation occurring around a TV show.

DreamZapps today is pleased to announce PikiShooter & PikiShooter HD 1.0 for iOS, is a exciting and challenging physics-based puzzler completed with stunning graphics, intuitive controls and awesome musics. The goal of this game is to shoot the Piki towards into the white bucket in certain amount of shots. PikiShooter & PikiShooter HD is available in the app store under the Games: Puzzle for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch as well.

Al’liqu’a Al’leezat! Burst! is a hit! 2012 began with Burst! in the top 10 on multiple iTunes charts across the world. The only unlimited-projectile action puzzler game has entertained hundreds of thousands of players, and is only getting started. The latest release of Burst boasts multiple upgrades including a new map pack, twenty new levels, a new arrow, and three free level-skips for those extra tough levels. Burst! 4.0 is available for download on Friday, February 24, in the iTunes AppStore.

Durham-based Baked Ham Games today introduces Narratavius Story Engine 1.0, their new interactive fiction app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Narratavius is a free app for playing a variety of original text-based adventure games. Different stories or adventures from any number of independent authors and genres can be downloaded and played. From there, the user can engage in an unlimited variety of quests, very much in the style of a choose-your-own-adventure.

California based Vestram Software today introduces Fruit Rumble 1.0, their new and addictive gaming title for iOS devices. Featuring lovingly animated graphics and ever-evolving gameplay, Fruit Rumble offers addictive arcade family-fun that anyone can pick up and enjoy. Users are transported to one of 8 gorgeously rendered tabletops where they must use the strength of various fruits to shoot at oncoming insect invaders before they reach the fruit bowl.

UK based Portable Pixels Ltd. today announces Hatchi 2.0, an update to their retro gaming title for iOS devices. Hatchi has been rebooted for a new generation of fun-loving virtual pet owners. Players can now nurture, clean, feed and play with their pets, right from their device. Your Hatchi monster will go through several stages of growth, and will develop differently depending on the quality of care the player provides. Version 2.0 is a huge update, including many new user requested features.

Lawyers for Justin Bieber have sent a “Cease and Desist” order to the maker of a game app called “Joustin’ Beaver”. A new single-player arcade-style adventure game for iOS and Android devices, Joustin’ Beaver allows fans to help their favorite pop star poke fun at the overbearing and aggressive paparazzi. The Joustin’ Beaver game is a parody and is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. Nowhere in the game is Justin Bieber’s name, photo, image, or life story mentioned.

Independent software developers Francesco Chessari and Nicola Pacini today announces Stamp Art Fever V.15.0, an update to their popular simulation game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. In Stamp Art Fever you trade and collect artistic stamps, manage your Gallery, compete against players of over the world for the most valuable collection. Version 15.0 brings new March themed collections: 60 new art-stamps to collect.