April 2012

Loqheart, a two-man game studio, is testing whether the combination of a genius programmer and a rocket scientist can make a blockbuster mobile game. Their first mobile game, Cannon Cat, is a cute 2-D action-adventure game that follows a heroic cat flying through the sky from cannon to cannon, whose mission is to save all the flying fish from an Evil Emu. This epic story, easy one-tap gameplay, and 80+ levels are available now for free on the App Store for all iOS devices.

Just over a month after independent Australian developer Comicorp Worlds released ‘Striding Bird – An Interactive Tale’ for iOS, Striding Bird has shot into the hearts of Apple and Aussies and is being featured on the What’s Hot Books section for iPad on the Australian app store. “This is exciting new for us, and the What’s Hot feature shows that even the little guys can still make their mark on the app store” says director Wenpo Sun. Downloads of the Striding Bird app have been worldwide.

Murion Games has announced Push and Hold! HD will be available April 28th. Push and Hold! is twister-like game with new concept developed by lead programmer Denys Ianchyk. This game is perfect for parties, because there is up to 4 players multiplayer on one iPad. You can train your twist of the wrist while having fun and playing 4 different game modes. Price of Push and Hold! HD will be available for a discount price only one week after release.

Hot Shot uniquely combines sports games, puzzle games and the features of an iOS device. Touch the screen to drop the basketball and tilt the device to guide it into the trash can. A simple concept indeed, but blocking the way are a myriad of obstacles including nails, pipes, fans and chewing gum. So be careful… but not too careful. The faster you dunk the ball, the more coins you’ll be rewarded. Coins can later be redeemed for new basketball skins in the in-game store.

Unbelievable action will make you run the game again and again. The Fleas combines the timeless appeal of classic arcade games with stunning graphics you have to see to believe. The gameplay is simple but fun at the same time in small doses and one that younger gamers will enjoy. A different approach with the control scheme in this one, which should be applauded. The entire game looks vintage, the soundtrack is vintage and you’ll instantly recognise it.

10tons’ latest adventure puzzle game Azkend 2: The World Beneath is now available on the Mac App Store. Azkend 2 is the second installment in the acclaimed Azkend-series. Azkend 2 will take the player deep into the bowels of earth and waltz him through some of the most awe inspiring scenes ever seen in a puzzle game. Azkend 2 features thoroughly polished match-3 gameplay and leads the player in to an amazing world beneath our own.

MGame Mobile today introduces G.O.D 1.0, its new defense-oriented gaming title for iOS. In G.O.D [God of Defence], players will protect their fortress from legions of undead skeleton warriors. While traditional defense games typically employ a home army as the defending force, players of G.O.D. will be literally “playing god” against the opposing force. Rather than focusing their defense strategy on combat units, they will build up the skills and strengths of one ultimately powerful character.

Mobile app developer Swag Soft has launched an iPhone application for Singapore celebrity Dee Kosh. The first of its kind, the application offers a convenient way for fans to keep up-to-date with their favorite celebrity’s activities on the numerous social media platforms. Dee Kosh is a popular Singapore video blogger featured on Channel News Asia known for his loud and fast-speaking YouTube rants. The app has received a few thousand downloads by the end of the first day.

Seattle based Spiderweb Software, Inc. today announced that, this week, their hit fantasy role-playing game for the iPad, Avadon: The Black Fortress HD, is now available for half its regular price. Avadon: The Black Fortress HD is an epic adventure in a strange and dangerous world. You are a spy and warrior, tasked to fight the enemies of your homeland. Avadon held the #1 RPG spot on iPad for over a week at launch and is now available at its lowest price ever.