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Gameloft releases Heroes: The Mobile Game

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Gameloft has announced the release of a mobile game based on the hit NBC show Heroes.

Originally announced in March, Heroes: The Mobile Game follows the events of season one of the show, but also offers an exclusive spoiler from season two that will not be revealed to fans until later in the season–although revealing this secret is not necessary for completing the game. The game itself was written in collaboration with the show’s writers and allows gamers to experience the thrill of discovering and exploring the strange power thrust on a group of otherwise normal people. Gamers will take control of Hiro, Niki, or Peter from the show, as well as interact with other well-known characters.

“With such a massive fan-base, we knew it was critical to work closely with the writers and producers of the television series to develop a game that matched the dynamic atmosphere,” said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of publishing at Gameloft. “Surpassing expectations is what we aimed for and achieved with the game, so we are very happy with the end result and look forward to fans enjoying it worldwide.”

The game is available now through most U.S. carriers.

Runestone and GlobalFun to release PicoPix Winter Edition

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Runestone Games and GlobalFun have announced PicoPix Winter Edition, sequel to the brain-teaser PicoPix.

Players have to use clues to solve puzzles and reveal the hidden picture. There are over 40 puzzles of varying difficulties, all of which are a variation on picross. Players are told how many consecutive groups of spaces are colored in each row and column, and must use the information to reveal the entire picture. All the puzzles in this edition have a winter theme.

“To publish the Winter Edition of PicoPix was an easy decision for us, having seen the initial uptake on PicoPix that we also publish for Runestone Games,” said GlobalFun COO Bertil Krumnack. “Seasonal games are much more interesting than games solely targeted towards one specific date, such as Christmas.”

There’s no word yet on a release date for the game.

Glu announces Phoenix Shadowalker

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Glu has announced a new hack ‘n’ slash action game called Phoenix Shadowalker.

Very little is known about the game, save that it will feature 20 levels and Glu envisions the eponymous heroine as taking the place of Lara Croft in gamers’… hearts.

The game is being developed and published by Glu, and will be available across all gaming-enabled mobile phones. We’ll post more details as they’re available.

Ojom releases Manager Pro Football 2008

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Ojom has announced the release of Manager Pro Football 2008, the first new release in the series since the 2006 edition.

Players take on the role of the manager of a football team, controlling everything from finances to training, with the eventual goal being to make it to the top of the masters division and become league champions. The 2008 edition introduces new features to the series, such as an experience points system, player health values, and more.

“This game appeals to both mobile gamers and football fans alike and with Euro 2008 well on its way, the much anticipated Manager Pro Football 2008 comes at the right time,” said Marc Buße, channel manager of Ojom. “This is a strategic and addictive game that will have you cheering from the dugout.”

More information is available on Ojom’s website.

I-play releases results of market research

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I-play has released the results of some market research, which indicates that a great many players of casual online games are or want to be mobile gamers as well.

According to the survey, 38% of casual online gamers play mobile games as well (22% said “yes,” 16% said “sometimes”), and nearly half, or 45%, would play their favorite online games on their phone if a version were available.

When asked how often they play games, 66% of respondents played on a daily basis and 22% played three times a week.

The findings come from a poll of 1,000 online casual gamers visiting game sites served by Oberon, of which I-play is a subsidiary, during the month of September.

Vivendi releases Crash of the Titans

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Vivendi Games Mobile has announced the release of Crash of the Titans, the latest game in the long running Crash Bandicoot franchise.

The game features the familiar Crash Bandicoot armed with a host of new fighting abilities. He’ll have to use them all to beat his arch nemeses, Neo and Nina Cortex, who are trying to mutate the local fauna into huge, titanic creatures. The game also allows Crash to hijack the minds of some of these titans and control their actions.

“Having sold more than 40 million units worldwide, the Crash Bandicoot franchise is one of the most successful of all time across all platforms, and we are pleased to bring back Crash Bandicoot to mobile in an all-new epic adventure,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “Players will enjoy the exciting new gameplay features including advanced acrobatic combat, punches, flying kicks, multiple attacks and special counter-moves.”

The game is available now throughout Europe and will be available in North America this November.

Two new HeroCraft releases

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HeroCraft has announced the launch of two new games: Bravian Lands and Sun Valley.

Bravian Lands is the story of a hero who must save his land from a horde of monsters accidentally summoned by a wizard who made a mistake while casting a spell. The game features four areas, each with four levels, and a boss monster that awaits at the end of each area.

Sun Valley is a match-three puzzle game in the style of Bejewelled. Help King Arthur defeat a dragon and win the heart of a lady by matching tiles to unlock cells. There are 40 increasingly-difficult levels, and a number of bonuses to help you along.

Bravian Lands was developed by VisualMedia Mobile, while Sun Valley was developed by Mobila-Games.ru. Both games are available now.

Hands-On to distribute The Witcher: Crimson Trail

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Hands-On Mobile has announced a deal with Breakpoint Games to distribute The Witcher: Crimson Trail.

The game is based on a book series of the same name, first published by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski in 1986. Players take on the role of Geralt, a famous monster slayer and master swordfighter. Using his supernatural abilities and reflexes, as well as his skill with many weapons, gamers have to fight through hordes of creatures spread throughout 12 levels.

“The Witcher is a highly anticipated PC game launch and we are very excited to be delivering the mobile version to a global audience,” said Eric Hobson, President and General Manager of EMEA at Hands-On. “The Witcher has an amazing history and a pedigree in the RPG genre which will mean that we will be delivering a premium product to an enthusiastic fan base.”

Hands-On will be distributing the game throughout Western Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.

Firefly and I-play team up for flyPhone

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I-play has announced a partnership with Firefly Mobile, makers of a mobile phone called the flyPhone for users in their early teens.

The flyPhone will come pre-loaded with a demo of I-play’s Jewel Quest II. Users will be able to purchase additional software on Firefly’s online store, called the flyStore. I-play has adapted the following games, in addition to Jewel Quest II, for the flyStore: My Dog 2, Skipping Stone, Hexic, Fish Tycoon, Bubble Town, Bricks of Egypt, and Bricks of Atlantis.

“Oberon’s I-play brings an exciting collection of games that tweens can choose to personalize their phone,” said Patrick Marry, CEO of Firefly Mobile. “Parents can be assured that at Firefly Mobile’s online store, tweens will find only age appropriate materials.”

The phone will hit stores sometime this month.

End2End buys Terraplay

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End2End has announced the acquisition of Terraplay, makers of connected-gaming services.

End2End hopes that the move will expand their presence in the mobile space, and believes that they are now well-position for a variety of future plans.

“We expect connected gaming to be major factor in the dramatic growth of the mobile gaming market and Terraplay are the best in the business,” said Bernadette Lyons, Managing Director at End2End. “Connected gaming can transform the experience for the gamer, with features such as multiplayer, competitions and buddy lists, but it can also have a major impact on operators, creating opportunities for flexible business models such as pay-per-play, rental and advertising.”

Financial details were not disclosed.