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Smileypop introduces Charaku 1.0 for iOS, the new way to play Sudoku. No numbers, just cute characters. Instead of typing or tapping, users drag and drop the different funny faces into place. For the countless Sudoku fans out there, they’ll enjoy a more visually appealing way to play their favorite puzzle game. For everyone else, the unique gameplay mechanics will have them flexing their fingers and their brain as they solve each increasingly difficult challenge.

Independent developer, Albert Wang, today announces Starry Melody 2.0, a major update to his popular iOS puzzle game. Combining music creation and puzzle solving, Starry Melody creates a beautiful starry sky and provides a relaxing yet fun gaming experience. In the 2.0 version, players can now link stars to form shining constellations while enjoying romantic piano tracks, and share the achievement using the new starry camera.

PlayPhone, Inc., a mobile social gaming global leader, today announced that it has ramped up the games offerings for its state-of-the-art social gaming network, PlayPhone Social Gaming Network, for mobile devices supporting Android, iOS, HTML5 and Windows Phone 7 platforms. For the third quarter ending September 30, PlayPhone will add more than 500 new developers to its program and 40 additional games, bringing the total games live on the PlayPhone Social Gaming Network to more than 200 titles.

Global Whirl LLC has announced that Stick Run 5.0.1 has hit #1 in 3 countries. It features a stick man that runs from side to side based on the tilt of your device while avoiding blocks. The game is easy to play, and it has Game Center integration, so playing against friends is simple. Michael Naber, CEO of Global Whirl LLC, is 14 years old. Over the past few months his games have been at the top charts on a global scale. At their peak, they have reached #1 in Argentina, Chile, and Finland.

KickStart Development introduces Bit Blast Pro 1.0, its new retro inspired arcade puzzle game exclusively for iOS. Challenging players to blast bits off the screen by linking together game pieces of the same type, Bit Blast Pro has players taking on the clock in an infinite array of random levels for top scores against friends and players world wide. With a dynamic board size and progressive game piece introduction, Bit Blast Pro ensures players will never truly play the same puzzle twice.

Sunrise Software has released a truly unique game – Atlantis Oceans HD – for iPad. Atlantis Oceans is an adventure game, where the player dives into a beautiful underwater world and challenges his scuba diving skills on a quest to re-discover Atlantis. Swimming amongst fish dolphins and whales, the player collects treasures and ancient artifacts. Easy to play and perilously addictive, this game will draw the player into the dark depths of the oceans… where danger is never far away.

Zhangming Ltd. today introduces Where’s My Candy 1.0.1 for iOS, their fun new puzzle game that anyone can enjoy. Players control Joy, an adorable panda with a desire for candy, as he travels through the bamboo forest, sky, castle, and more locations in search of sweets. The game features several levels that increase in difficulty as well as four separate character modes for Joy to adapt. By guiding Joy through the puzzle and avoiding enemy spiders, players gain points and new challenging levels.

Notus Games studio introduces Deep Voyage HD 1.0.0, a new puzzle game for iiPad that the whole family can enjoy. In this game you set off for a voyage with a gorgeous mermaid outside the gates of the Underwater Kingdom. Complete exciting levels and help the mermaid to find all she needs to make your sea garden perfect. Clear your way through more than 200 levels of puzzles. Match colorful gems and earn a variety of helpful power-ups, as you relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Pixel Knights Ltd. today introduces Stackimals (Anipeiliaid) 1.0, its engaging new puzzle game for iOS and Android devices. Fun for all ages, Stackimals (Anipeiliaid) will be sure to keep the entier family entertained with its vast array of fun yet puzzling levels. Save the animals which fall from the sky by dragging them to the safety of the landing pads. Plenty of puzzles, obstacles and bonus levels to keep the most hardened animal stacker occupied.