Game Connection Announces Nominees for Indie Game Competition

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Selected Projects puts indie games in the running for major publishing deals

SAN FRANCISCO – March 6, 2013 – Game Connection has today announced the list of Selected Projects for Game Connection America 2013, 15 game developers and their projects that have been nominated for the prestigious “Best Project 2013” award. Sponsored by Microsoft, the contest is open to console, mobile, PC, social, casual, and online games at any stage of development and from any genre, and will be decided by the Game Connection Advisory Board at Game Connection America 2013, held March 25-27 at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. Continue reading Game Connection Announces Nominees for Indie Game Competition

Raft Pirates Plunder the Mobile High Seas

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6waves’s mobile MMO out now on the App Store

SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 28, 2013 – Leading global and mobile social game publisher 6waves, and Big Blue Bubble, the biggest, baddest buccaneers of game development, today announced the launch of Raft Pirates, an MMO featuring adorable robot pirates made just for mobile devices. Starting today, sailors can explore the online seas for resources to build armed rafts, plunder other pirate ships for loot, and protect themselves against enemy captains bent on snatching the booty for themselves. Join the Raft Pirates for free on the shores of the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/raft-pirates/id539098940 Continue reading Raft Pirates Plunder the Mobile High Seas

Frog Orbs for iPhone: a Modern Twist on Rapid-Fire Arcade Action

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Command Missiles? Cast magic spells instead! Ballpit Monster launches arcade shooter

February 7th, 2013— Montevideo, URUGUAY—Ballpit Monster Studios, the Uruguay-based studio of bouncy mobile fun, today released their debut title Frog Orbs, a “ribbiting” re-imagining of the old school arcade shooter for mobile devices. Starting today, players can harness the powers of elemental orbs to destroy wave after wave of invading Benglings bent on destroying all your delicious flies. Cast a dozen powerful spells to defend your turf, then earn flies to upgrade your magical wizard’s cap and wand. Dive into the frantic action of Frog Orbs, now available free on the App Store. Continue reading Frog Orbs for iPhone: a Modern Twist on Rapid-Fire Arcade Action

Fly the Friendly Skies with Airline World, Now Available Free on Google Play!

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Virtual airline management game now allows users to build a travel empire on Android devices

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Feb. 5, 2013 – NeoWin Games today announced the launch of Airline World for Android devices after a successful launch on Facebook. Airline World, a free time-management airline game, puts players’ entrepreneurial skills to the test as they strive to build a world-class airline empire. Gamers customize their fleet of planes while competing to rule the friendly skies, with simple controls and fun animations appealing to gamers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Take to the skies and download Airline World today on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neowingames.airline. Continue reading Fly the Friendly Skies with Airline World, Now Available Free on Google Play!

Siege the Day! Siege Hero from Armor Games Now Free, For a Few Days Only

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Over 300 levels in four unique zones provide all the boulder-slingin’ and fireball-launchin’ you can handle!

IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 25, 2013 – Today, publisher Armor Games and developer WarSpark Games are pleased to announce that Siege Hero, the beloved physics-puzzler/castle-smasher, is now available free for a limited time only on iPhone! Normally $0.99, players can now download the full game free of charge. Optimized for iOS 6 and iPhone 5 and featuring retina graphics, the casual game is free today for iPhone, and also available for iPad and iPad Mini. With countless rave reviews and 300+ levels to smash up and crash through, this physics puzzler truly belongs on every iDevice. The promotion won’t last long; download Siege Hero today! (iPhone link, iPad link) Continue reading Siege the Day! Siege Hero from Armor Games Now Free, For a Few Days Only

Civilization’s End is Just the Beginning! Downfall: Clash of Factions Brings Strategic Modern Combat to iOS

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New military strategy title now available for free on the App Store

THE END OF CIVILIZATION – January 17, 2013 – Playlore, an independent game development company with uncommon vision, today announced the launch of its first iOS title, Downfall: Clash of Factions. Following humanity’s struggle for survival at the end of civilization, Downfall asks players if they have what it takes to build a powerful army and do battle for resources and power with thousands of other players online. Prove you’re ready to rule by downloading Downfall: Clash of Factions today for free from the App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/downfall-clash-of-factions/id580144430?mt=8!

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Audio-enabled Social Sharing App Digisocial Launches

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Exclusive iOS release features seamless sharing of image, text and audio content across major networks and an ad-free, privacy-focused environment

BOSTON – Jan. 16, 2013 – Digisocial, Inc. today launched its social sharing app for iOS, introducing a new way for users to share content and connect globally. Now available for free on the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/digisocial/id529473443?mt=8), Digisocial is an audio-enabled, always ad-free social sharing app that combines the best elements of social tools with the power of voice, in an experience that is as private or public as a user chooses. The app’s audio capabilities allow users to create and share content in new ways, with tools like “VoicePhotos.” Shareable publicly or privately on the Digisocial network, Facebook and Twitter, VoicePhotos are high-resolution images with high-definition audio recordings attached. VoicePhotos can be used to quickly and conveniently share audio commentary alongside pictures, or in other innovative ways such as adding a live music sample to a photo of a band in action. Continue reading Audio-enabled Social Sharing App Digisocial Launches

AppGratis Launches Daily-Deals App in the US; Global Success with Over One Million Daily Visitors

 

With a tailored approach, AppGratis simplifies app discovery while helping developers build new audiences with games, productivity and entertainment apps

PARIS – Dec. 6, 2012 – AppGratis today announced the US launch of their daily-deals app service, working closely with developers to turn quality paid apps free for 24 hours. With one million daily visitors and an install base nearing six million, AppGratis regularly sends featured apps to the App Store’s top five and beyond. The more the app is used, the more it is subtly tailored to suit user preferences. With 700,000+ apps in the App Store, people increasingly rely on AppGratis’ editorial approach, which makes it easy to find oft-overlooked apps for iPad and iPhone. To get a taste of their hand-tailored approach to daily deals, download the free app today for the iPhone, with iPad to follow by the end of the year.

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