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Unity Supporting iPad Game Development

Unity Technologies, provider of the Unity development platform for 3D interactive content on the Web, PC, Mac, Wii, Xbox 360, and iPhone, today announced the release of Unity iPhone 1.7. With this release, Unity has extended its market-leading iPhone development and deployment platform to include support for the just-released Apple iPad. This is a free upgrade for all existing Unity iPhone customers. Unity iPhone/iPad 1.7 adds the following new functionality: iPad deployment for both Unity iPhone Basic and Unity iPhone Advanced iPad Simulator support so developers can create iPad apps, even if they do not yet have iPad hardware Universal … Continue reading Unity Supporting iPad Game Development

Seven Wonders Hits iPad

7 Wonders of the Ancient World, a Match 3 favorite from leading developer and publisher MumboJumbo, will be available for the Apple iPad when the new device gets into consumer hands this weekend. "We’re excited about another great platform from Apple," said Mark Cottam, CEO of MumboJumbo. "Obviously this expands distribution opportunities for our titles, but it also opens up more development possibilities. 7 Wonders is a great fit for the iPad, and we’ve incorporated a Multi-Touch feature that allows you to play the game with family or friends, which we think players will really enjoy." 7 Wonders of the … Continue reading Seven Wonders Hits iPad

COD, Geometry Wars Ships For iPad

Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today the launch of Geometry Wars: Touch and Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies Apps for iPad are now available on the App Store. The launch of the iPad allows Geometry Wars: Touch for iPad and Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies for iPad to utilize higher graphics and faster processing to enhance the game experience and immerse players deeper into non-stop shooter pandemonium. In addition to the six original Geometry Wars gameplay modes: Deadline, King, Evolved, Pacifism, Waves and Sequence, Geometry Wars: Touch for iPad will feature a brand new, adrenaline-filled … Continue reading COD, Geometry Wars Ships For iPad

Warships: Sea On Fire Sails to iPad

I-play, Oberon Media's publishing division and one of the world's leading multi-platform casual game publishers and Tequila Mobile, a leading premium games developer, today announced the App for iPad is now available on the App Store. The app, developed specifically for iPad, is a unique, beautiful and feature-packed variation of traditional pen and paper battleships, the classic strategy game. With its high resolution graphics, smooth animations, more than 20 different levels, three unique themes, excellent music, and rich sound effects, the Warships – Sea on FireWarships – Sea on Fire App for iPad is a must-have app. "We're very excited … Continue reading Warships: Sea On Fire Sails to iPad

Morita Shogi Hits iPad

TAITO Corporation (TAITO), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced the release of its MORITA SHOGI HD App for iPad on the App Store. The app, based on a Japanese chess simulation game, has been specially optimized to take full advantage of iPad’s high quality display and innovative Multi-Touch user interface. MORITA SHOGI HD features the famed Morita Logic engine designed by Kazurou Morita, winner of the World Computer Shogi Championship. This unparalleled engine allows the opponent in the app to respond to the player’s every move in a wide variety of ways, resulting in a … Continue reading Morita Shogi Hits iPad

Super Monkey Ball 2 Bounces To iPad

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced its Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition App for iPad is now available on the App Store. The app offers fans exclusive features for this highly entertaining game that has iPad users grabbing bananas in a series of crazy mazes. Featuring stunning visuals on iPad’s large screen, the Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition App offers gamers over 100 levels of single and multiplayer gameplay including 10 all-new levels from the Far East World. To add to the fun, the game also includes the mini-game Monkey Bowling found in the original Super Monkey Ball … Continue reading Super Monkey Ball 2 Bounces To iPad

Evony Launches Age II

Evony, LLC, creators of the free-to-play gaming phenomenon Evony, today announced the arrival of a massive content expansion with Evony: Age II. In less than a year, Evony has grown to a thriving community of over 16 million players, and the team has taken their enthusiastic feedback into consideration with the launch of Evony: Age II. Evony: Age II builds upon the foundations established by Evony: Age I, enhancing the player experience and offering new depth in gameplay. With new quests involving historical heroes and cities, a redesigned graphical interface and Facebook Connect integration, the lords and ladies of Evony … Continue reading Evony Launches Age II

Tor Publishing Eve Online Novel

Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC-the largest publisher of science fiction in the world-and CCP Games are pleased to launch Hjalti Daníelsson’s grand new space opera set in the universe of EVE Online, PC Gamer’s 2009 Game of the Year and the second largest MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) gaming universe with over 330,000 active subscribers. EVE: THE BURNING LIFE (A Tor Trade Paperback Original; 0-7653-2529; List: $14.99) goes on-sale nationwide Tuesday, March 30th. A grand hybrid of

Mount & Blade: Warband Marches

Medieval battlegrounds rage once more with the thunder of galloping hooves and the clash of swords, as Paradox Interactive and developer TaleWorlds bring forth Mount & Blade: Warband, now available on all major digital distribution outlets and shipping to North American retail stores. Watch the release trailer for Mount & Blade: Warband here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGxzdGqEDg The sequel to the original Mount & Blade introduces grueling 64 player multiplayer battles in the action-RPG that truly sets the standard for equestrian combat. With a host of new features and improvements, including a new campaign, highly-detailed open environments, and the ability to find love … Continue reading Mount & Blade: Warband Marches