Connect2Media Reveals Timeloop Teaser Trailer

Following on from Friday’s announcement of Connect2Media’s summer lineup of iPhone games, the developer has revealed a teaser trailer for the first of its forthcoming releases, the innovative time shifting puzzler Timeloop.

The game is similar to other brain-teasing puzzle titles Braid and Portal, requiring some truly out of the box thinking to succeed. With its mind bending concepts and charming aesthetics, Timeloop takes handheld puzzlers to the next level.

Here is the video trailer:

The Biggest Snooker Star in the World is now on your iPhone

Key selling points:

• Headed up by 3-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan
• Real life footage of Ronnie O’Sullivan
• Realistic in-game ball physics
• Fully 3D environments including Ronnie’s practice room
• Scenario mode – recreate Ronnie’s key career moments
• Multiple user-controlled camera views

iPhone Features:

• Internet and Wi-Fi Multiplayer features.
• Landscape mode
• Touch screen aiming mechanic

Ronnie O’Sullivan says: If you fancy taking me on then get your hands on my new iPhone game, Ronnie O’ Sullivan’s Snooker 2009 and see whether you are up to the challenge.

Check out the game on iTunes for $4.99.

My first video to promote Toki Tori on iPhone

It was a boring Sunday so I decided to use some of my creative juices to create a video to help promote Toki Tori on iPhone.

Here is the video.

The Toki Tori Contest has been extended to July 6th 2009! Check out the video below to get an impression of some of the submission that were received to date.

If you think you can beat that, submit your promotional entry on

www.tokitori.com/contest.

Knights Onrush on sale for $0.99 now

Knights Onrush is on sale for the next 2 days. You can get it over weekend for 99 cents – As you know, Knights Onrush is pure fun.  This fantastic action-strategy game takes tried and true game play mechanics and molds them into something completely new. The game well designed, graphics are crisp, explosions make you lust for more carnage. And now at its new price is a total steal.

Check it out on iTunes for $0.99, I am sure you will enjoy it.

3D Rollercoaster Rush Speeds into Apple App Store

Digital Chocolate launches 3D Rollercoaster Rush based on the original award-winning Rollercoaster Rush game on iPhone and iPod touch.

San Mateo, CA.,–June 26, 2009 – Digital Chocolate, today announced that 3D Rollercoaster Rush is now available on Apple’s App Store. Adapted specifically for iPhone and iPod touch, this game will thrill players with its stunning 3D graphics and expertly crafted tracks with realistic coaster physics.

“We were thrilled to see the original Rollercoaster Rush become a top downloaded game in June,” said Trip Hawkins, CEO of Digital Chocolate. “Apple customers who enjoyed the original are going to love this 3D version where camera angles shift with the coaster.”

3D Rollercoaster Rush comes with 40 different rollercoaster tracks set in the Wild West, each with a Challenge Race Mode where you can play against the designer of the game! The game leverages the devices’ accelerometer feature allowing players to easily accelerate and brake by tilting the device to make the carts go faster and slower.

3D Rollercoaster Rush is available for $4.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. There is also a free version available that will provide a limited number of levels.

For more information about Digital Chocolate’s apps for iPhone and iPod touch, go to www.digitalchocolate.com/iPhone.

Check out 3D Rollercoaster Rush on iTunes.

California Gold Rush Blasts into Apple App Store

Digital Chocolate launches its addicting and stunning California Gold Rush game on iPhone and iPod touch.

San Mateo, CA.,– June 26, 2009 – Digital Chocolate, a quality leader in original mobile games for iPhone and iPod touch, announced that California Gold Rush has tunneled its way into the Apple App Store and is now available. Created especially for iPhone and iPod touch, California Gold Rush boasts rich graphics, high production values and creative gameplay.

California Gold Rush allows players to explore up to 30 mines and features a compelling story with a colorful cast of characters. Your objective is to help Mandy dig for gold, artifacts and gems below the depths of the earth as you avoid collapses, cave bats and other dangers! The game leverages the innovative Multi-Touch user interface of iPhone and iPod touch, allowing players to move Mandy and start digging with the touch of their fingers. California Gold Rush provides depth and long lasting gameplay that will keep players digging for hours.

California Gold Rush is available for $2.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. There is also a free version available that will provide a limited number of levels.

For more information about Digital Chocolate’s apps for iPhone and iPod touch, go to www.digitalchocolate.com/iPhone.

Check out California Gold Rush on iTunes now.

Crazy Penguin Catapult 2 Launches on Apple App Store

Digital Chocolate releases highly anticipated sequel to multimillion download title Crazy Penguin Catapult for iPhone and iPod touch.

San Mateo, CA,-June 26, 2009 – Digital Chocolate, , a quality leader in original mobile games for iPhone and iPod touch, today announced Crazy Penguin Catapult is back! The sequel to the award winning and top reviewed game with 4 stars is now available on Apple’s App Store. Help the penguins continue the fight against pesky polar bears who are invading the South in Antarctica.

“Fans of the original Crazy Penguin Catapult craved for more levels, power-ups and penguins,” said Trip Hawkins, CEO of Digital Chocolate. “We heard them loud and clear. As a result, we will be providing 50 all-new levels, crazier power-ups and more action!”

Crazy Penguin Catapult 2 will feature brand new maps and power-ups including: Grenade Penguin and Houdini Penguin. The humorous game puts you in the role of helping penguins win back Antarctica and involves using a catapult to hurtle courageous penguins at invading polar bears. Crazy Penguin Catapult 2 takes full advantage of the platforms’ accelerometer technology and lets gamers tilt the device to navigate the map and flick it to launch the penguins to the sky. Crazy Penguin Catapult 2 is available for $2.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

Crazy Penguin Catapult 2 is available for $2.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. There is also a free version available that will provide a limited number of levels.

For more information about Digital Chocolate’s apps for iPhone and iPod touch please visit http://www.digitalchocolate.com/iPhone.

Check out Crazy Penguin Catapult 2 on iTunes now.

Javaground USA announces Pocket Gold for iPhone Gaming.

Javaground USA, is pleased to announce their latest offering for iPhone and iPod Touch gaming called Pocket Gold.

Pocket Gold is a simple, fun, and addicting arcade game that requires zero learning curve and offers quick arcade style gameplay and humorous fun!

How to Play:
Collect and organize your newfound treasure in this
thrilling time sensitive game as you work to collect
as much of your treasure as possible into the proper
buckets before the dynamite nearby explodes!!

Pocket Gold is available exclusively on the iPhone and iPod Touch and includes:

• Easy pickup and play game play.
• Hundreds of challenging levels.
• Hilarious sound effects and gags!
• Hidden Easter egg and more!

If you loved simple and addicitve games like Flight Control, StickWars, Bloons, and Pocket God, you’ll love Pocket Gold!

Check out Pocket Gold on iTunes for $0.99.

High Speed Chase 2.0 coming soon on App Store

High Speed Chase 2.0, developed by London-based studio JohnnyTwoShoes,  is a game which has superb mix of Burnout, Spyhunter and Twisted Metal. This means it has 20 stages of intense road battles, explosive gunplay and mental stunts. This is a high-octane action game, perfect for on the go play.

Some key features:

• 20 missions, each with different targets to eliminate
• Alternative touch controls to suit your preferred play style including on-screen joystick and tilt steering
• Increased view distance, allowing players to better line up their attacks and manoeuvres
• Players can fully upgrade their vehicle and purchase eight explosive weapons using credits earned during each mission
• Dynamic camera zoom ramps up the tension when travelling at high speed
• Improved tilt controls allow for precision handling, making every movement more responsive
• All new menu structure and design, together with animated interval screens ramp up the aesthetic quality considerably
• New jump attacks let players crush cars beneath their vehicle and use the resulting explosion to slingshot into the air for combo attacks
• Power ups allow players to drag enemy cars into walls, oncoming traffic and other obstructions using touch screen control
• Revamped health pickups let you keep going for longer

JohnnyTwoShoes are one of the UK’s fastest growing innovative flash and iPhone developers with a string of unique IP under their belts,

High Speed Chase 2.0 looks set to be their most ambitious and exciting game launch yet. The game is due for launch July 3rd on iTunes. Look out for it in due time.

CONNECT2MEDIA Announces IPHONE Games Line Up

Connect2Media, has announced their iPhone release schedule for the summer with a line-up that includes titles like classic casual title ‘Tumblebugs’ and brand new IP ‘Timeloop’.

Connect2Media has already released ‘Go! Go! Rescue Squad!’ on the App Store and the next game will be ‘Timeloop’, another brand new IP created in-house at the company’s Manchester development studio. Timeloop is an arcade puzzle game which sees the player using short jumps in time (Timeloops) to travel back in time to help their previous self solve puzzles – really, it makes sense in-game!

Next up comes classic casual game ‘Tumblebugs’. With well over 35 million downloads or free-plays to date of the web version the game is a true ‘mass market’ product. The game has topped download charts on all of the major games sites including Yahoo!, Big Fish Games, Shockwave, AOL and Oberon and spent four months in Real Arcade’s top ten. The iPhone version has been created by Tag Games who have scored a massive App Store hit with their excellent ‘Car Jack Streets’.

‘String ‘Em In’ hits the App Store next. The interactive TV smash hit is already played by millions around the world. The intuitive word game is available to over 11 million homes in the UK alone, enjoying exceptional replay rates and becoming the most played game on Virgin Media UK cable network. The game has recently launched on Facebook where it has enjoyed immense international success.

Then the first of brand new, cross-platform, franchise ‘365 Sudoku’ arrives on the App Store. The 365 brand is aimed squarely at casual gamers and is the first in a line of trustworthy products that will deliver timelessly playable games in a slick, iPhone environment with presentation and features that make full use of the iPhone’s features.

“Like the iPhone, the App Store is a unique channel that demands new ways to market product,” said Eric Hobson, CEO of Connect2Media. “By not rushing into the market immediately we have been able to come in with a dedicated roadmap and marketing campaigns that will address all manner of iPhone and iPod touch consumer.”