It would seem that the generosity of spirit, love and compassion which the games industry is famous for, is shining out like a beacon for Christmas 2011. A variety of developers have provided promo codes for their games to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or more ecumenically, have a lovely couple of weeks off... Here's …
Play For Good – Fat Bob, PlayMob & SpecialEffect Launch Drop Catcher For Charity
We covered the launch of Drop Catcher earlier this year, when the game hit the App Store. Now however, Fat Bob Games, the developer of Drop Catcher are working with Play Mob & games charity Special Effect to raise money via the game's in-app purchases. Drop Catcher is free to download and play, but will …
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Wrestling Manager – Out Now For iOS
Serious Parody's Wrestling Manager game is now live on the Apple App Store for iPhone, iPod and iPad. It's one of the first games to offer players the challenges and tribulations of pro-wrestling management. The game's been picking up some serious interest from a number of wrestling sites around the world, as you'll see in …
Pugs Love Beats – Bringing The Awesome
Ladies & gentlemen today, with only twelve days of the year left, we present what may be 2011's most adorable - and best sounding game. The constantly surprising team at Edinburgh's Lucky Frame studios today released Pugs Love Beats, a brand new game for iOS. Players take charge of a growing army of space Pugs. …
Sh, Sh, Sh… Sh, Sh, Sh – Share Your Booty!
Outplay has clearly been borrowing some of Santa's elves, as the company has been a positive avalanche of news, information and updates in the last few weeks. With social gaming much in the media, thanks to Zynga's initial public offering (which is what IPO stands for, fact fans...) last week, Outplay has announced two new …
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Yo Deshi – Updated & Unleashed. There Is No TRY, Only DO…
Proper Games Yo Deshi has been given a major update and is now out for your favourite iOS devices. Yo Deshi now includes an online multiplayer and story mode, as well as features including: Online Multiplayer through Game Centre Local Two Player / Story Mode Configurable Boards Unlimited Tile Combinations Yo Deshi Training with Master …
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The Crystal Maze HD – Out Now For iPad
Dynamo Games reinterpretation of the cult TV favourite The Crystal Maze, appeared on the iPhone back in the days when the App Store was young, dynamic and had yet to reach its first billion downloads. But technology moves on, hairstyles change, hemlines rise and fall and games, ever the bellwether of all that is fun, move endlessly …
Outplay – Two New Games, Two New Board Members
Social games publisher Outplay, which launched at the start of 2011, has officially announced its first two titles - Word Trick and Booty Quest. The company has also today appointed two new non-executive directors. Karen Thomson, the former president of AOL Europe has joined the company as Chair, while Randy Breen, a former executive of …
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Proper Games – We’re Jamming
Breaking news this morning. The extraordinary posse at Proper Games are having a festive games jam. The company has split into SIX competing factions or TEAMS, who will now do battle to design and develop a brand new GAME in a matter of mere hours. Proper has created a Facebook page, which will chronicle the …
Now Hiring – Chunk
2011 is ending on a decidedly upbeat note, with a number of Scotland's most creative developers looking for new staff. Chunk is a name you may not have come across in the past, although Scottishgames.net is definitely a fan. The Glasgow-based company creates online, interactive and digital experiences for companies and brands. They launched their …