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Arkadium Ends 2009 with Twelve Prestigious Industry Awards for Outstanding Game Development and Executive Accomplishments
Arkadium, a leading game solutions developer for the advergaming and casual game markets, is proud to wrap up 2009 with 12 prestigious awards for outstanding game development as well as an award for executive accomplishments. Arkadium’s 2009 awards achievements include: · Creativity... - January 09, 2010 - Arkadium
Premier Event to Promote International Computer Game Development
The Global Game Jam is the premier event promoting international game development and teamwork has grown to include 112 venues in 30 countries. Miami University will be the only host location Cincinnati/Lexington area. Teams of participants age 16-35 will be working to create the next great independent video game in a single weekend. Participants are involved in a game-making binge, eating, sleeping, and working at the event. - January 09, 2010 - Global Game Jam: Miami University
The First Ever Online World Team Poker Cup Will Start on January 10th and Will be Arranged by The Free Poker Room
On January 10th the first ever World Team Poker Cup starts on The Free Poker Room. 16 teams from different nations battle it out at the poker table for the title of Team World Poker Cup champion 2010. - January 08, 2010 - The Free Poker Room
One Coin Comics Releases Free Interactive Comic for the iPhone
One Coin Platform Entertains Readers, Enables Artists - January 08, 2010 - One Coin Comics
BarcodeGames.com Releases Professional Football Simulator
BarcodeGames.com announces the release of Professional Football Simulator. Professional Football Simulator, or PFS, is a new text-based simulation game for professional football fans. - January 08, 2010 - BarcodeGames.com
Ecapay and GameDesire Announce Efforts to Bring Hundreds of New Computer Games to Asian Markets
Ecapay, one of the largest online payment solutions for Asian countries, has announced a working relationship with GameDesire, the leading online games provider in Poland, Brazil, Turkey and Romania. Gamers throughout Asia will now have access to GameDesire's uniquely social games. Virtual... - January 06, 2010 - Ecapay
New MMO Magazine Debuting from Blank Page, LLC, in January, 2010
Online gamers devoted to such titles as World of Warcraft™, Everquest II™, Age of Conan™, and other massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) now have a thoroughly unique and exhaustive gaming magazine at their disposal. P.u.G. MMO Magazine is designed for the... - January 03, 2010 - Blank Page, LLC
A Family Matters Hits iTunes What's Hot List and Soars
Weiner Family Studios today announces "A Family Matters" iPhone application has been selected by Apple for inclusion on the App Store "What's Hot" list. It has shot up the charts and is currently ranked #3 Top Paid Travel Application in the US and continues to climb. This... - January 02, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios
Only Days Remain in Rostami Magic's iForce iPhone App Video Contest
Rostami Magic Offers Cash Prize for Best Performance Video - December 29, 2009 - Rostami Magic
Reading Horizons and Its Users Give the Gift of Literacy This Christmas Through Its Charitable Vocabulary Game
Reading Horizons is awarding a free software package to Cecily and Nicole of Pennsylvania, its latest spotlights for the Lemons for Literacy donation program. Cecily, 17, and Nicole, 15, are sisters who struggle with learning disabilities and have not received the needed assistance from their... - December 24, 2009 - Reading Horizons
HoneyMilk Labs Releases Seawasp, an Action-Packed Android Game Set to the Music of Chris Huelsbeck
Shoot down enemy ships and avoid incoming missiles from an underwater submarine in this riveting new Android game - December 23, 2009 - HoneyMilk Labs
Handster Launches SMS Payments in Its Appstore Worldwide
AppStore white label and branded solution company Handster has integrated a new “Pay by Mobile” billing option, placing itself as the first smartphone appstore to introduce this payment worldwide. Because mobile payments are easy, safe, fast and accessible, they are available to... - December 22, 2009 - Handster Inc.
One Circle is a Great App for Holiday Travel; Kids and Parents Love New iPhone™ App
During busy holiday travel, or whenever kids want a creative activity, One Circle is a great new app that is fun for the entire family. Currently on sale on the App Store℠ for $0.99, One Circle lets you build cute animated characters that you can play with and share. Email your favorites to friends and use them to personalize IM and social network icons. - December 22, 2009 - one circle inc.
Crunch Lite an Egyptian - Gorilla Monkey Crunch Hits Top of Free Games Chart
Gorilla Monkey Crunch Lite for the iPhone and iPod Touch by Appnoose has topped the iTunes Appstore Kids Games charts in three countries. Apple device users in India, Slovakia and Egypt have downloaded the Lite version above many more established brands, catapulting the first game by UK based Appnoose to the number 1 slot of the Kids Games chart and in the case of Egypt, all Free Games chart. - December 22, 2009 - Appnoose
Gallen Technologies Announces Special Holiday Pricing for Sphere Raider ™
Leading game developer Gallen Technologies, LLC announced today special Holiday Pricing for its innovative iPhone iPodTouch game Sphere Raider, ™. In the spirit of the holiday season, it is releasing the game for $.99 cents. The tech community and players continue to give Sphere Raider,... - December 22, 2009 - Gallen Technologies, LLC
Gallen Technologies Announces iPhone-Scoop.com Declares Sphere Raider™ is an Excellent Buy for the Holiday Season
iPhone-Scoop.com says: “An excellent buy for the holiday season, especially if you feel that you are missing out on a lot of action and would like to channelize your spare time into some wonderful gaming adventures.” - December 18, 2009 - Gallen Technologies, LLC
Exclusive ixgames Bonus When Carbon Poker and PDC Poker Joins Forces
The merge of Carbon Poker and PDC Poker will bring in new levels of fun and a definite upgrade in special deals. More funds in the bonus account are available even with smaller deposits. - December 17, 2009 - Ixgames.Com
Palace of Chance Launches More Exciting Slots
Palace of Chance online casino continues to successfully set the bar for online slots gaming, and has recently introduced even more fantastic slots games to their already robust collection of games. - December 16, 2009 - Palace of Chance
POCKET GAMER Says SPHERE RAIDER ™, Spins Onto iPhone
Game developer Gallen Technologies, LLC announced today, its iPhone game SPHERE RAIDER ™ has been resoundingly received. Pocket Gamer’s Jon Jordan, says “SPHERE RAIDER, ™ puts a “twist” on tilt based games. With its seven month product development, Gallen... - December 14, 2009 - Gallen Technologies, LLC
Enigma Games, Inc. Announces the Release of Wargods Trading Card Game
Just in time for the holidays, the latest addition to the Wargods Online franchise, the Wargods Trading Card Game (TCG) starter kit, is available for sale. - December 14, 2009 - Enigma Games
Two New Exciting Game Releases from Slots of Vegas Casino
Slots of Vegas Casino has introduced two new action-packed casino games including Triple Twister casino slot machine as well as Bonus Texas Hold’em, offering players more casino jackpots and exciting bonus features. Both games are now available from the Slots of Vegas Casino lobby. - December 12, 2009 - Slots of Vegas
Fort Wayne Company Launches Charitable Holiday Application on Facebook
g3c LLC, Great Games, Good Causes, announces the launch of Wishing Well Cards, a new virtual card application for Facebook. When users send one of the premium holiday cards, g3c will make a donation to one of three deserving charities. - December 12, 2009 - g3c LLC
Sphere Raider(TM) for the iPhone and iPod Touch Released Today
www.sphereraider.com Game developer Gallen Technologies, LLC announced the release today of its long awaited iPhone game Sphere Raider(TM). It is available for the iPhone and iPod Touch through Apple's App store. Sphere Raider(TM) brings exhilarating game play for all ages. Sphere Raider(TM)... - December 11, 2009 - Gallen Technologies, LLC
Gallen Technologies, LLC to Release SPHERE RAIDER ™for the iPhone on 12/11/09
Game developer Gallen Technologies, LLC announced the pending release on December 11, 2009 of its long awaited iPhone game SPHERE RAIDER™. It will be available for the iPhone and iPod Touch through Apple’s App store. SPHERE RAIDER ™ brings exhilarating game play for all ages. - December 09, 2009 - Gallen Technologies, LLC
MO Group International Expands to Provide MMO Localization Services
MO Group International, game testing and localization agency, has announced the formation of a specialist MMO team which will provide QA testing, translation and audio services. - December 06, 2009 - MO Group International
Screaming Bee Voice Changer Software Compatible with Windows 7
Screaming Bee ships MorphVOX Pro voice changing software that is fully compatible with Windows 7. - December 04, 2009 - Screaming Bee Inc
Christmas Themed Video Game Helps with Recession Blues
JV Games Inc. is pleased to announce that Christmas Clix, rated “E” for everyone, is now available on WiiWareTM . Christmas Clix is a casual family friendly game for the Nintendo WiiTM, with all the Christmas cheer included to help combat the recession blues. Christmas Clix is an... - December 02, 2009 - JV Games Inc.
The Onverse Virtual World Goes to Space
The highly successful online virtual world of Onverse has now doubled in size with their recent addition of the Ancient Moon community. The community takes players to a space-themed moon full of new exploration, housing, games, puzzles and shopping. Along with the Ancient Moon, Penthouses are now available, complete with rooftop pools, jacuzzis and automatic doors. Engine optimizations were also made, reducing the client's RAM footprint by up to 40% in most cases. - December 02, 2009 - Onverse, LLC
Video of Santa in Your Own Home. Instantly Prove That Santa Claus is Real.
Upload a digital picture from your home and follow a 5 step process to instantly create a video proof of Santa. Select from 10 different video scenarios, including leaving presents, dancing, and cookies and milk. The result is a video of Santa Claus in your very own home. - November 29, 2009 - TheSantaVideo.com
Debut iPhone™ Game from DN Publications Ltd Records Global Reaction Times
In the past it has been very difficult to accurately measure reaction times but now iPhone™ technology has made this possible. The debut release of the iPhone™ game 'BATAK Duel' from DN Publications Ltd is a major step forward in the analysis of how fast people can react to different visual stimuli. Visit the Official BATAK Duel website at: http://www.batakduel.com. - November 25, 2009 - DN Publications Ltd
Dogracer.com Goes Live 1 December 2009. Breed and Race Your Own Virtual Greyhound.
Palamax Betting and Gaming Ltd launches Dogracer.com, a strategy and simulation game where you can own, breed, train and race your very own virtual greyhound against other members from all over the world. Every dog has unique genetic potential which directly influence its performance on the track. The breeding needs good judgment and strategy in order to produce future champions. The game is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. - November 23, 2009 - Palamax Betting and Gaming
Enigma Games, Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement with Verizon Vcast Application Store
Enigma Games adds Verizon Vcast application store as another distribution channel for its popular mobile applications. - November 23, 2009 - Enigma Games
Zombies Infect Google MapsⓇ
Flash game developer, Binary Space releases "Zombie Outbreak Simulator" (ZOS), a sandbox application running on Google MapsⓇ. ZOS allows players to unleash waves of zombies on the unsuspecting people of Washington DC. - November 22, 2009 - Binary Space
Read Books on Your Phone? Science Fiction Writer Mike Luoma's Books Out Now on Mobipocket via White Wolf Press
Science Fiction Catches Up With Technology? Author Mike Luoma announces publication of The Vatican Assassin Trilogy and Alibi Jones on Mobipocket through White Wolf Press, LLC. - November 21, 2009 - Michael Luoma
VHDRI Skies: Magic Hours, Out Now
Hyperfocal Design releases new High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) collection, 'VHDRI Skies: Magic Hours.' Digital Art developer Hyperfocal Design has bowed to demands for a VHDRI sunset and twilight collection by offering a huge VHDRI collection with 20 sunset and twilight HDRs. The sky panoramas in Magic Hours weigh in at 14,000 x 7,000 pixels with super high dynamic range - up to 20 stops. Magic Hours is the third product in Hyperfocal's "V Series" of products. - November 20, 2009 - Hyperfocal Design
Trackbuzzer.com Launches Site and Twitter Giveaway
New York City based company trackbuzzer.com official launch site and twitter giveaway contest for followers. - November 19, 2009 - Track Buzzer LLC
Online Casinos Elite Explain the Benefits of Online Casinos
Jeff Grant, actual manager of the popular directory "Online Casinos Elite," talk about benefits of online casinos, and the impact that this industry has on individual users. - November 14, 2009 - online casinos elite
YouTube video Based on iPhone Game Programmed by ScienceSoft Received Over 130,000 Views
The video based on Endless Racing Game - iPhone application developed by ScienceSoft - was viewed more than 130 000 times in its first week on YouTube. - November 13, 2009 - ScienceSoft
The Spirits Are Calling... There is Now an App for That
WE-JA, an innovative and unique iPhone app, from Believe It Tour has just launched on Apple’s iTunes site. This exciting new app for the iPhone and iPod touch is available for download at http://www.believeittour.com/apps or on the iTunes site under “WE-JA.” WE-JA is a... - November 13, 2009 - Believe It Tour
Xfuel Offers Sponsorship Package to All Gamers
Xfuel has joined up with ShareASale to bring gamers the ultimate affiliate based sponsorship package. The program is open to all teams, single players and gaming websites and offers unlimited sponsorship dollars. Xfuel’s new program is based solely on the participants’ level of... - November 11, 2009 - Xfuel
JV Games Inc. is Pleased to Announce That Christmas Clix, Rated "E" for Everyone, Will be Available on WiiWare™ Dec 7th
Christmas Clix is a casual family friendly game for the Nintendo Wii™ system. The goal of Christmas Clix is to quickly remove the colored presents and ornaments that Santa stacks by clicking on the same colored presents. - November 09, 2009 - JV Games Inc.
Magnetic Sports Soccer Edition and Magnetic Sports Hockey Edition iPhone / iPod Touch
Revo Solutions and Bulkypix are announcing their collaboration to provide games on iPhone and iPod Touch. Bulkypix is going to publish Revo Solutions “Magnetic Sports” game series before Christmas. There will be a Soccer and a Hockey Edition. Andrei Hanganu Lead Programmer @Revo... - November 07, 2009 - Bulkypix
New iPhone App for Walt Disney World's Hidden Mickeys
The hunt for "Hidden Mickeys" goes high-tech with the release of an iPhone app based on Steve Barrett's best-selling guidebook. - November 06, 2009 - The Intrepid Traveler
Amperor Introduces Online Virtual Showroom for “Location-Shifting” Whole-Home Media Distribution Center
Amperor continues its leadership in home entertainment with the "Virtual BOCS" showroom experience. Customers can take a guided tour of the showroom, interact with the BOCS system and chat with a live product specialist. - November 05, 2009 - Amperor Inc.
888 to Launch CTXM’s New Freaky 3D Slots
Leading online gaming software developer CTXM extends its relationships with 888 – CTXM’s new 3D slots from The Freaky Slots Family will be launched on 888 sites. - November 04, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
William Hill Bingo Turn Pink for Breast Cancer Care
Leading gaming company William Hill has teamed up with leading breast cancer charity Breast Cancer Care, to support their ‘Pink Fridays’ fundraising campaign as part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - November 03, 2009 - WHG Trading Limited
Deal or No Deal Bingo Comes to William Hill Bingo
One of the nation’s favourite television programmes is coming to the countries most popular bingo room as William Hill Bingo launches its brand new Deal or No Deal game on Tuesday 6th October. - November 03, 2009 - WHG Trading Limited
Frima Studio Has Created a New Epidemy with Zombie Tycoon
New Undead Brain Muncher for minis on PlayStation®Network - October 31, 2009 - Frima Studio
99games Releases Its New iPhone Game - Fish Fun
An action-packed ocean-survival game designed for casual gamers across all ages - October 25, 2009 - 99Games Online Pvt. Ltd.
Artificial Intelligence Lives Among and Interacts with Real People in Online Virtual World
Zabaware is the maker of the award winning Ultra Hal software, artificial intelligence technology that won the “most human” computer of the year in the 17th annual Loebner Prize Competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Zabaware’s Ultra Hal has joined the Second Life metaverse as a permanent resident and interacts with real people in this huge online virtual world. - October 22, 2009 - Zabaware, Inc.