Puzzle Robo, geographical quiz Travel Genius and Hexxagon Labs video games on iPhone and iPod Touch

HeroCraft proudly announces the release of its first three iPhone games – the great puzzle Robo, the unique geographical quiz Travel Genius and the multi-award winning Hexxagon Labs. Utilising the company's specially developed NioCore engine to port its latest smartphone titles to the iPhone.

Alexander Polukord, Sales and Marketing Manager of HeroCraft's smartphone division added "We are hopeful that our existing catalogue of PDA and Smartphone games will be ported to the iPhone within the coming months" and that "all our upcoming titles will be developed for iPhone as well as Palm, Windows Mobile and Symbian. 

We have worked hard to update the user interface to reflect the iPhone look and feel and utilised the iPhone's touchscreen for the game's controls".

Robo is the engaging puzzle contains over seventy diverse levels, a huge variety of brain twisting tasks and superb graphics. Let's help two loving cybernetic hearts to find each other!

Travel Genius is the original quiz entirely devoted to geography and all that it involves. The game fits the entire globe in your hand and tells you what you don't know about the world we inhabit.

Hexxagon Labs is the amazing logic game, which contains over a dozen arenas filled with intellectual challenges where you are able to compete with computer rivals or play with your friends!.

Niki - Rock 'n' Ball and Wonder Boy in Monster Land video games added to WiiWare

You'll find plenty of monsters in your midst this week, courtesy of the Wii Shop Channel. A brand new WiiWare game invites you to battle an army of deceptively cute creatures, while a classic Virtual Console release pits players against ferocious foes and fire-breathing dragons. Think you've got what it takes to defeat these outrageous beasts? Grab a Wii Remote controller and get busy.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

WiiWare

Niki - Rock 'n' Ball (Bplus, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief, 500 Wii Points): Are you in love with those unforgettable arcade classics where the only goal is to vanquish all opponents to reach the next stage? Niki - Rock 'n' Ball is a new interpretation of those games with a completely innovative and unique gaming mechanism. Roll along with Niki through fantastic worlds, find all the ZeLeLi pearls, and liberate your village from cuddly-yet-evil monsters before it's too late. Timing is everything. Jump in the nick of time to avoid landing amid barbs. Hop across the stages thanks to the realistic gaming physics. Snap on the ZeLeLi amulet, transform yourself into Niki Rock, and force even the most obstinate monster to its knees. Explore all the stages and win valuable medals while dribbling through them, alone or with a friend. Use familiar controls in Retro style, or experience novel controls in the Wii style.

Virtual Console

Wonder Boy in Monster Land (SEGA MASTER SYSTEM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Alcohol Reference, Mild Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): After the defeat of the evil king, the kingdom of Wonder Land was a paradise…for a time. The peace was broken when a ferocious, fire-breathing dragon struck without warning and took over Wonder Land with a swarm of evil, monstrous henchmen, turning the once-peaceful land into the utterly chaotic Monster Land. Unable to fight, the people now look to Wonder Boy. Realizing that he is Wonder Land's last hope, Wonder Boy sets out on an incredible journey to rid the country of the monsters and defeat the "invincible" evil dragon. Guide Wonder Boy through various environments and dungeons, and defeat enemies using Special Weapons and Spells.

The Maiden, Monk and Ogre, a puzzle-adventure game transporting players to a mythical land hidden deep in the valley of the Swiss Alps.

Blockdot has released “The Maiden, Monk and Ogre,” a puzzle-adventure game transporting players to a mythical land hidden deep in the valley of the Swiss Alps.

Your mission: keep the Maiden and the Monk safely out of the grasp of the hideous Ogre by moving the characters through each map, grabbing purple gems to advance to the next level. The craftiest of players will learn when to push barrels into chasms to make temporary bridges, grab keys to open gates, and land on bounce tiles to spring you over obstacles. The farther you advance in this 100-level game, the more difficult your quest!

Visit Blockdot’s gaming portal, Kewlbox.com, to begin your journey through “The Maiden, Monk and Ogre”

http://www.kewlbox.com/games/GameLaunch.aspx?GameId=215#

War Plan Pacific - patched to version 1.0.1.0123. The patch not only shoots down the dreaded Model 99 Bug but enhances overall gameplay experience

Smash Computer PTO Wargame For Windows Patched!

War Plan Pacific, the acclaimed wargame from developer KE Studios and publisher Shrapnel Games, has now been patched to version 1.0.1.0123. The patch not only shoots down the dreaded Model 99 Bug but enhances the overall gameplay experience.

The patch includes the following fixes/additions to the full retail version of War Plan Pacific:

Bugs

• If an invasion fleet without carriers attacked a base without any defending aircraft (either carrier or land based) the invasion would silently fail. Fixed.
• Saving and reloading on turn 1 no longer provides the Japanese extra SNLF groups.
• Task Force mission text now updates if transport groups are added or removed (changes from Raid to Invasion and vice-versa).
• Occasionally "ghost" patrol icons would remain even after all patrols were cancelled. Gamers no longer have to be spooked by these, as this has been fixed.
• Spelling errors in scenario files fixed.

Enhancements

• Music and Sound now support three levels: Full (louder setting for those playing using laptop speakers), Quiet and Off.
• Added extra feedback for base growth. Now bases will show a lighter colored segment of their size bar to indicate growth during the previous turn. Note: this only appears during single player games to maintain compatibility between versions for multiplayer.
• The Allied AI has received several boosts. It is slightly less aggressive in raiding the Home Islands, more aggressive in reopening the Sea Lanes, and not as static during the first turn.
• Increased reaction moves. Task forces on patrol can now respond to action up to 72 hours sailing time, instead of the one day limit in the initial release. The reaction limit can also now be changed in the scenario file. In multiplayer games both players must have patched to the latest version or the mechanic will default to the original one day limit.

War Plan Pacific is a computer wargame for the Windows operating system developed by Seattle based developer KE Studios. Released last month War Plan Pacific has already earned kudos from Out of Eight reviews, IGN, Flash of Steel, Cyberstratege and the tough Usenet crowd.

In War Plan Pacific one or two players battle for control of the Pacific during the Second World War, beginning with the opening surprise assaults by the forces of Imperial Japan on the Western Allies. Commanding air and naval units (ground combat is abstracted through invasions) players wage war with a variety of objectives in mind. As the Allies strangle Japan's resources or bomb them into submission after an island hopping campaign. For the Japanese player survive long enough for the Allied public to grow weary of battle or force a delay of American forces that tilts the conflict into an assured victory.

While play encompasses the Pacific from Singapore to San Francisco, using a historical order of battle, one of War Plan Pacific's greatest strengths is its single session games. A typical game only takes a few hours to play, making it ideal for weeknight gaming or multiplayer sessions.

The version 1.0.1.0123 patch can be downloaded from the official War Plan Pacific games page.

War Plan Pacific is only $39.95 and comes in two flavors: on CD in a DVD case for those who prefer a physical product and a digital download if you'd prefer to go that route. And unlike other naval wargames War Plan Pacific features no intrusive DRM scheme.

Runes of Magic Open Beta on DVD available now

We are currently working with Frogster Interactive to promote Runes of Magic, a PC MMORPG that is currently in open beta and has created a huge interest in the online gaming community by redefining the standard for free-to-play titles, not only for the quality of game but the fact that the game already has more than 300,000 active players since the launch of its open beta in December, with hundreds of thousands more expected as word of the game's features and community spread each day.

Already a winner of multiple awards for its content and overall gameplay, Runes of Magic is expected to be a major international hit in 2009 and beyond.


As the client for Runes of Magic is currently over 3.3GB, we have recently created a press only DVD that we can send directly out to you today. As well as including the Runes of Magic client, the DVD will also contains the latest press kit containing screen shots, concept art and videos.

Once you have the client installed and a username set up, we can then add the in-game currency diamonds to your accounts so you can use the item-shop in game.

Mortal Kombat v DC Universe video game sells 1.8 million

Well Over One Million Units of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Sold Worldwide

Midway Games, a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, today announced that the company has shipped approximately 1.8 million units of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe worldwide for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was the result of countless hours of hard work by many people, and seeing the game surpass the million-seller plateau makes it worth all the effort," said Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat co-founder and creative director, Midway. "We're already hard at work on our next version of Mortal Kombat, and look forward to being able to reveal more details in the future."

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe also continues to set a number of internal Midway records. The game was the most pre-ordered MK title in company history, and more than 3.6 million Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe matches have been played online worldwide for the PS3, according to numbers from GameSpy Technology,* which provides connected gaming, multiplayer and statistics gathering services to the title.

The standard edition of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is available for a U.S. suggested retail price of $59.95, and a limited number of copies of the Kollector's Edition are still available for a U.S. suggested retail price of $69.95.

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, and is available for the PS3 and the Xbox 360. For more information please visit www.worldscollide.com.
About Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

For the first time ever, Scorpion, Sub-Zero and the Mortal Kombat warriors battle with Batman, Superman and other popular DC Universe Super Heroes. Choose your side and challenge your opponents with a new fighting system including Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat inside dynamic multi-tiered environments. Plus, pick your favorite character from Mortal Kombat or the DC Universe and pursue a fighting adventure in the new single player mode with an intertwined storyline and two unique perspectives.

Although this is the first Mortal Kombat title to be given a "T" rating by the ESRB, the game embodies all the qualities that made the franchise such an integral part of gaming culture, including the ability to perform the unique Fatalities and Heroic Brutalities that are a signature of the Mortal Kombat series.

Metal Gear Online Bomb Mission out 27th January

A battle to destroy or protect target areas on the map.
The attacking team will claim victory if they can plant time bombs in the target areas and protect them until any one of them detonates.

The defending team can win by protecting all of the target areas on the map until the timer expires. The defending team can use Coolant to nullify planted time bombs.
The attacking team can only have one bomb at a time.


The defending team can use Coolant to nullify a bomb, or defeat the player with a bomb and then eliminate it by leaving it on the ground for a set period of time.
When the bomb is eliminated, it will reappear at its original location.
To win the defending team must either hold the base until time runs out, or eliminate all of the bombs.

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, a casual hidden object-adventure game inspired by the classic masterpiece by Daniel Defoe

MagicIndie Softworks (www.magicindie.com), announced today the release of Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, a casual hidden object-adventure game inspired by the classic masterpiece by Daniel Defoe.

About the Game

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is a story of a XVII-th century mariner who survives a terrible shipwreck and finds himself cast away on an island in the Caribbeans. The game takes the player through all most important events of the book from exploring of the Wrecked ship and to saving of his man Friday.

Two game play modes, 36 unique locations to explore, unique mini-games and a fun adventures spirit awaits the player in this incredible story of survival and hope.

Trial version of the game offers 60 minutes of play time and is available for free, immediate download. For more details visit www.crusoegame.com.

About MagicIndie Softworks

MagiIndie Softworks is located in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Tales of Pirates - Lunar New Year Event

As the old saying goes, the early bird catches the worm! At the start of 2009 Tales of Pirates ( http://top.igg.com/ )will greet many new players in the launch of the new version 2.0. In order to let the newbie players do some preparation in advance, they have specially arranged the cool Leveling Contest throughout all of the servers. If the players can reach the required level, they will obtain the big rewards that IGG has prepared for them!

Event Duration:
12:00a.m. January, 25th -- 12:00a.m.February, 9th EST (GMT-5)

Event Location:
All Servers

Event Description:
Entrants should create an account during the period between January, 25th and January 31st and strive to level up quickly. Until 12:00am EST (GMT-5) February, 9th the TOP official will check the players’ levels in a ranking list. Entrants who have reached Level 60 and level 69 will obtain a Chest of Enigma as reward and those who are level 70 or above will obtain a Chaos Chest.

The challenge of the new map, the challenge of the new BOSSes, also the chance to make new friends in TOP version 2.0 ! We want to see what you can do!

Rock band add six pack from Grateful Dead Psychadelic Band

Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the addition of six new Grateful Dead tracks to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content. The tracks include “Cold Rain & Snow” from the band’s original 1967 album, The Grateful Dead.”

"Hell in a Bucket” from the 1987 In the Dark album, “Uncle John’s Band” from Workingman's Dead (1970), “Fire on the Mountain” from Shakedown Street (1978), “Don’t Ease Me In” from Go to Heaven (1980) and “Doin’ That Rag,” from the 1969 album Aoxomoxoa.

Grateful Dead, well known for its 30 years of wild and lengthy tours, announced last week its first tour in over five years. Founded by the infamous singer-songwriter Jerry Garcia, the band’s journey ignited in San Francisco’s Haight and Ashbury district during the psychedelic ’60s. In 2007 the Recording Academy honored Grateful Dead with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for its contribution to the evolution of rock music.

The “Grateful Dead Pack 02” is the second Grateful Dead pack to join the Rock Band Music Store. “Casey Jones,” China Cat Sunflower,” “Franklins Tower,” “I Need a Miracle,” “Sugar Magnolia” and “Truckn” were released to Rock Band fans last March. In addition, Grateful Dead’s “Alabama Getaway” is featured on the Rock Band 2 disc.

Release Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 (Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360)
Thursday, January 29, 2009 (PlayStation Store)

Tracks:

Grateful Dead “Hell in a Bucket”
Grateful Dead “Don’t Ease Me In”
Grateful Dead “Cold Rain & Snow”
Grateful Dead “Doin’ That Rag”
Grateful Dead “Fire on the Mountain”
Grateful Dead “Uncle John’s Band”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

Price: $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$9.99 (800 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the Grateful Dead 6-pack

Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network