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Playrix Launches Playrix Platinum Pack for Mac OS X

All Hit Mac Games from Playrix for One Low Price. - January 28, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Nevosoft Announces the Release of Million Dollar Quest

Nevosoft, a top Russian casual game developer, as well as one of the leading casual game distributors in Russia and Eastern Europe, announces the release of a new game, Million Dollar Quest. It is played from the perspective of a girl who has decided to answer an invitation to participate in a... - January 27, 2010 - Nevosoft

Enigma Games, Inc. Celebrates the First Anniversary of Wargods Online Role Playing Game

Wargods Online has grown and expanded in its first year. The twelve month celebration acknowledges the social gamers who have joined the battle, and offers them several new features. - January 25, 2010 - Enigma Games

MetaGU Launches CargoF ™ - a Low Cost Flash™ Casino Game Generator and ‘Deep Rebranding’ Solution

Meta Games Universal Ltd (MetaGU) bring the advantages of its award winning Cargo™ system to the on-line Casino and Instant-Play markets with the launch of its CargoF™ Flash Casino and Instant-Play game generator, which included “Deep Rebranding" facilities. - January 24, 2010 - Meta Games Universal Ltd

Gain the Ultimate Gaming Experience with an Advanced Orientation Sensor in the Latest Version of Seawasp from HoneyMilk Labs

With Version 1.5.0 of the riveting new Android game, players can move their submarines simply by tiling their phone - January 23, 2010 - HoneyMilk Labs

Seawasp Android Game by HoneyMilk Labs Achieves More Than 10,400 Downloads in Three Months

Noteworthy success attributed to valuable support and feedback from Seawasp players. - January 23, 2010 - HoneyMilk Labs

DCI Mobile Studio Releases the Hit Musical ‘Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa’ Songs in App Store

Along with Sony Music Entertainment, DCI Mobile Studio, one of the top 25 mobile app developers in India, today released their iphone app based on the songs from the movie “Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya” at the App store. - January 14, 2010 - Dot Com Infoway

Microsoft-Picked Safari Studios Game is Released

One of Microsoft's Dream Build Play finalists was released last week, and it's getting a lot of attention. - January 13, 2010 - Safari Studios

Realms Apart Studios Partners with Mind Juice Media to Develop iPhone Game

Realms Apart Studios and Mind Juice Media are pleased to announce that they've joined forces in the creation of games for the iPhone platform. The first title in development, Duels of the Runemasters, is a groundbreaking new take on the CCG, RPG and board game genres. Mark Sanges of Realms Apart... - January 12, 2010 - Realms Apart Studios

Get Your Teeth Into Vampire Saga: Pandora’s Box - Out Now on PC CD-ROM

If you’re into all things ghastly and ghoulish, then you’ll love Vampire Saga: Pandora’s Box, the latest hidden object adventure game from Focus Multimedia. Licensed from Alawar Entertainment, the game joins Focus’ range of best-selling casual games. - January 10, 2010 - Focus Multimedia

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

Psi-Pay Introduces Free iPhone Application for EcoCard

Psi-Pay Ltd, the FSA authorised and regulated payment solution provider, announces the launch of the EcoCard Money Manager application for Apple iPhone users. The new application, is one of a number of planned innovations that PsiPay is developing to make payments simpler and bring customers closer... - January 09, 2010 - Psi-Pay Ltd

FIDIM Interactive, LLC Releases Netrikulator 1.5

FIDIM Interactive, LLC today announced the release of Netrikulator 1.5, and addictive puzzle game where the user attempts to create network connections from randomly supplied pieces. The update fixes several minor bugs, brings compatibility with modern operating systems, adds an online high scoring... - January 09, 2010 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC

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.

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

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 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