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Sonic 2 Set to Launch Tonight
The second game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series is set to launch into the US AppStore around midnight tonight for the launch price of $5.99. App Info: Introducing Miles "Tails" Prower, Sonic and Tails must stop Dr. Eggman's diabolical scheme to take over the world. This time, Dr. Eggman is enslaving scores of Sonic's friends in order to create an army of Badniks, which will build his ultimate weapon - the Death Egg, a planet-sized space station of unthinkable power. Dr. Eggman must be stopped before he can collect all seven Chaos Emeralds and power up the Death Egg - a move which would spell the end for Sonic and Tails! Using only his super sonic speed and the all new super spin dash, S…
Chaos Rings Arrives Tonight
From Square Enix, the creators of the Final Fantasy series comes Chaos Rings, a brand new RPG for the iPhone and iPod Touch set to launch on the US AppStore around midnight. Checkout the YouTube preview: App Info: CHAOS RINGS takes full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch's capabilities. Using a classic game system that any RPG fan will enjoy, it presents an epic tale consisting of four different scenarios, all brought to you with gorgeous sound and unbelievably smooth 3D graphics. The story revolves around a tournament where combatants fight for their lives: the Ark Arena. Upon choosing a pair of characters, one male and one female, you will then have to fight against the…
Ninjatown: Trees of Doom! Coming Soon.
Venan Entertainment, creators of Space Miner: SBpace Ore Bust have teamed up with toy studio Shawnimals on a new game for the iPhone called Ninatown: Trees of Doom following their previous successful collaboration on Ninjatown for the Nintendo DS. You play a Wee Ninja who must impress his wise mentor Ol' Master Ninja by running straight up a pair of towering trees, jumping between the two to avoid treacherous hazards. The trees become more deadly as the Wee Ninja ascends - watch out for slippery patches, untouchable Dark Syrup, Deadly Swarms, and demonic enemies like Flying Devils, Syrup Devils, and spear-wielding Tribal Devils. Oh, there is also a live volcano spewing lava balls nearby!…
Sword of Fargoal Free for Today
The arcade dungeon adventure Sword of Fargoal is available to download for free from the AppStore for today. The call to adventure cries out for a hero. Are you brave enough to dwell deep into a 20 level dungeon and find the enchanted Sword of Fargoal? Let's hope so. Players will embark on a Gauntlet style journey and must defend against monsters, avoid traps and collect as much gold as possible all while seeking the magic blade. Read Full Review. Watch our Video Review: Get Sword of Fangal for Free on the AppStore!…
X2 Soccer 2010 Coming Soon
Following the success of X2 Soccer 2009, X2 games have announced that X2 Soccer 2010 is on its way to the AppStore early next month. Featuring teams from 12 global leagues as well as 150 international teams, online multiplayer, Bluetooth multiplayer and a new Dream Team mode, X2 Soccer 2010 may even knock EA's Fifa out of the game and is going to be a must own for any Soccer enthusiast. Checkout the Teaser:…
Alive 4 Ever Returns
Meridiand Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of Alive 4 Ever RETURNS, the sequel to the popular Alive 4 Ever on the iPhone and iPod Touch. An improved game engine, stunning visuals and realistic environment effects are just a few of the new features boasted in this new zombie shooter. New weapons include dual handguns, grenades for mass killing, rocket launchers, and sticky bombs that slow down the zombies. Alive 4-ever RETURNS also features improved RPG elements, including as new skills and power-ups, and two new modes of play. With Survival Battle and Horde Battle modes it's time to get bloody! "We are excited about the release of Alive 4-ever RETURNS. With the new fea…
Undead: The Last Refuge Coming Very Soon!
Bulkypix and Magic Pockets will soon be releasing Undead: The Last Refuge, a new great looking single player zombie shooter similar to Call of Duty: World at War Zombies. The game features OpenFeint scoring, three weapons (pistol, shotgun and machine gun), and unlockable features like new levels and weapons which you can gain access to after earning money from your kills. Story: The coming of the Apocalypse had been announced for centuries, so we were not to know that it was so close. The dead have risen from the ground and destroyed everything in their path. You have managed to survive until now, but you are alone and cut off... How long will you be able to survive? Screenshots:…
IMO: The World of Magic hits the AppStore
Com2uS's new IMO: The World of Magic drops you into the realm of MMORPG, literally, in this new free App. Play with friends or players around the world in this SNES like, real time RPG, with customized characters and wide range of weapons and armour. Live chat and guilds are also available anywhere through WiFi and 3G. Checkout the YouTube Trailer: Features: ENDLESS PLAYTIME Classic MMORPG style gaming with endless enjoyment. THREE CLASSES Choose from 3 unique classes: Warrior, Ranger, Magician SOCIAL NETWORKING Chat modes include speak, whisper, guild, party, and shout. PvP ARENA Fight against players from different realms in real-time. Get IMO for the iPhone, iPod…
Go Karting?...why not?
Funmiller have just released Go Karting, a neat racer with great graphics and gameplay for only $1.99. Checkout the YouTube vid: App Info: With the Go Karting game, Funmiller brings you an amazing go kart driving experience. Kart handling, track design and the lap time results are all closely based on a real life track in Sweden. This makes for an unusually enjoyable racing challenge with an accurate sensation of speed and thrill. As your driving skill increases, your lap times will naturally become more and more competitive. Upload your results to the global leaderboards available at www.funmiller.com and see how you fare in the international competition. Features: - Rac…
N.Y. Zombies Bites into the AppStore
Foursaken Media has released their new zombie shoot'em up N.Y. Zombies, and to celebrate, they are offering a 3 day launch sale of $1.99. Full of freaky graphics and gory blood splatters; N.Y. Zombies looks to be one of the higher quality zombie releases of late. Checkout the YouTube Trailer: App Info: New York City is in ruins, the streets are filled with zombies, and it's up to you to fight your way out and find safety. Blow away zombies with an incredible arsenal of weaponry in a stunning variety of locations including the streets of New York City, underground subways, abandoned highways, rural farmlands, broken down suburbs, mountain caves, and more! Or, try your hand at end…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Coming April 19th
Sonic returns in a port of the original Sonic 2 which will feature all 11 zones in this nostalgia classic. There is word of no multiplayer and Tails takes a back seat in this version, but there is surely to be some high speed platformer fun!…
Fruit Ninja Coming April 21
Aussie game developers Halfbrick have announced the upcoming release of their first iPhone game Fruit Ninja. Swipe your finger across the screen to deliciously slash and splatter fruit like a true ninja warrior. But be careful of the bombs, which are explosive to the touch and will put a swift end to your juicy adventure! "Violent and visceral combat. It's you versus a watermelon," says Luke Muscat, lead designer. "Who hasn't wanted to attack a melon with a sword just to see it explode? We've captured the awesome feeling of splatty squishiness, and thanks to the hands-on touch controls of the iPhone, you really feel satisfied with the sweet, juicy carnage on the screen!" Fruit Ninjas a…
Say Hello to Scarface Last Stand
The official Scarface Shoot'em up is now out. Starwave has released Scarface Last Stand, not just an adaptation or homage, but a chance for you to play Tony Montana in the epic shootout from the mansion scene. App Info: - Send them all to bloody hell in 30 levels of intense action - Bury those cockroaches with more than 15 weapons including machine guns and rocket launchers - Get what's coming to you with achievements, unlockables and more - Defend your empire in two game modes The game starts when you 'Say Hello'. Visit Tony's office to change weapons, check stats, view achievements and unlock even more Scarface surprises. To Play: Scarface Last Stand is an arcade shooter, not a…
StickBound Now Out
Gamenauts have recently released StickBound for the iPhone and iPod Touch, a horizontal jumper which several game modes to choose from. The angle and placement of your stick determines the speed and trajectory of your jump as you launch yourself on and off of strange but familiar obstacles such as hamburgers and dairy cows, collecting stars and travel points. To celebrate the launch, Gamenauts are offering StickBound for the special price of $0.99 Checkout the YouTube Preview: Features: - Addicting and innovative gameplay! - Gorgeous graphics. - 2 Game Modes: Normal and Timed Modes. - 3 extra unlockable characters. - Fun ragdoll physics action. - Catchy music and sound effects.…
Silent Swords Zero Now Out
Oniric Games have recently released the prequel to the stealth action 2D game Silent Swords. App Info: Silent Swords ZERO goes back in time to reveal more about the story of the Little Black Ninja. Who is he? What is he looking for? Why are the Silent Swords so special? All the answers lie hidden under the cold white snow in this thrilling new installment of the Silent Swords saga. YouTube Video: Features: - Learn more about the story behind the Silent Swords and the Little Black ninja through more than 10 beautifully drawn comic book pages. - 25 story levels across 3 different settings: the dangerous underground mines, the freezing snow-covered mountains and the mysteriou…
