Electronics

Paris based independent developer The Game Bakers today introduces Squids 1.0, their popular tactical RPG now available for Mac OS X. Set in a colorful underwater kingdom, Squids is a creative RPG with a humorous storyline, gorgeous cartoon artwork, and turn-based battles that pit a team of scrappy Squid heroes against hordes of ooze-infected crabs and shrimp. Squids for Mac incorporates much of the bonus content released for iOS, such as additional missions, stat-boosting helmets and more.

On The Mob and Tarnegol Games, leading publishers of internationally acclaimed mobile apps, have united to announce the latest update of their hit social card-game, Yaniv on iPhone and iPod touch. Legends swirl around the origin of the game: some say that Yaniv was invented in the depths of an Israeli prisoner camp, while others claim that it was spread by two adventuresome backpackers named Yaniv and Assaf as they journeyed the globe.

Byte By Byte announces the release of Run And Jump, a side scrolling endless runner with a few tricks to appeal to gamers of all skill levels. Run And Jump is free for the iPhone and iPod. Run and Jump has a minimal control interface requiring only the attention of the player and the tapping of the screen. Start the game up and enjoy some simple addictive game play. Run And Jump supports extended content by unlocking through high enough scores or use In App Purchase and have the content now.

Digital Poke today introduces The Drop Out 1.0, their cute physics puzzler for iOS. The Drop Out is an action adventure based on Furrie little creatures and their buddy Boo. You take the role of different Boos and use their abilities to aim and drop these cute Furries. The Drop Out succeeds in creating levels that are intriguing and are designed to either test your timing, logic, skill or force. The game offers six different types of Boos which can be unlocked by gathering stars from the levels.

Jelly Oasis today announced that Elf Defense 1.0.3, their new tower defense game for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, has been deeply discounted as a way to introduce even more fans to the already popular game. Elf Defense pits the player against human warlords intent on taking advantage of their elven neighbors. By using a variety of elven defense towers, specialized mercenary warriors, and special skills and items, players design their own strategies to survive against the marauding hordes.

Dallas based Dudeman Games today introduces Skullcracker 1.0, its new breakout-based arcade action game title for iOS devices. Skullcracker combines HD art, intense action and pinball elements in a spooky, dark and creepy atmosphere. With your paddle of destiny, you will smash your way through the hordes of evil skulls. Armed with power-ups like multiball and powerball you can work your way through the first three dimensions of this action packed nightmare.

Quake Escape, a new mobile app game for iTunes has released infographic parodying the Mayan calendar prophecy that the world will end after 2012. The infographic details various ways to survive the natural disasters that Mayan conspiracy theorists expect to plague the earth this year. An example of their helpful but humorous tips for surviving an earth quake include: avoiding cities, which are likely to crumble at any moment. The graphic suggests everyone live, instead, in a moon house.

BAM Entertainment LLC today introduces Angry Planes 1.0, its new gaming title for iOS devices. Featuring simple and intuitive controls, Angry Planes offers superb pick-up and playability. Users must drop bombs from their Angry Plane onto swimming squid below, bombing a designated number of squid before time and bombs run out. Version 1.0 features 90 levels that progressively unlock, and combined with a ‘3 Star’ rating system, A.P. provides high replay value and countless hours of gameplay.

Sponge Forge today introduces Instamory Pocket Edition, the iPhone version of the beautifully designed concentration game in which you memorize and collect matching pairs of Instagram photos. Users can play with their own Instagram photos, or choose from millions of public ones with four different photo sources available: My Photos, Popular, Featured and Tag Search. Instamory for iPad has delighted thousands of players of all ages, and starting today, you can enjoy it on your iPhone too.

Kdan Mobile today announces a major update for both the iPhone and the iPad versions of Animation Desk, offering users a new and creative way of storytelling. This award-winning drawing and animation app helps its users flesh out ideas into e-cards, storyboards, and animation projects. Now with enhanced audio capabilities and upgraded stamp features, Animation Desk makes it easier to create digital story books or short-length animated films that will grab the attention of a wider audience.