MapleStory Comes to the Apple Apps Store

Nexon Mobile announced the hit online games, MapleStory has been released on the iPhone.  MapleStory: Thief Edition is based on the original Maple Story and offers the same features as the original game. “MapleStory: ‘Thief Edition’ is developed to give iPhone users the game’s original uniqueness as well as recreate the original features from MapleStory,” said Seunghan Lee, Nexon Mobile CEO. “Now we can enjoy MapleStory, which has been loved by millions of users globally, even on the iPhone.” The “Thief” theme gives Robin the quest of becoming the world’s greatest thief. The game includes game graphics from the original version. This RPG promises an intuitive interface which helps users learn and control the game easily and quickly. Additionally, game level and difficulty were reproduced based on the original version in order to match the players’ skill level. Players will find exclusive quests and hundreds of main and sub quests

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Review: HexaLex

The game is done in the spirit of Scrabble but instead of blocks of tiles, player draw hexagons which add another dimension of gameplay as well as another dimension of difficulty to the game. HexaLex is hard! Fortunately, HexaLex is also very fun.

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PlayOn Introduces Hulu & Netflix to iPhone/ iPod Touch

This morning, MediaMall Technologies announced a free update to PlayOne Premium which allows users to stream content via Safari. This update allows streaming from PlayOn’s full library using 3G or Wi-Fo connection. This library includes Hulu, NetFlix, YouTube, Comedy Central, Amazon VOD, CBS, ESPN and others. Existing subscribers will be able to download the update and immediately start streaming content while new users will have a 14 day free trial.  After the trial period, new users will be charged $39.99 for the first year and then $19.99 for each year after. PlayOne Basic subscribers will be required to upgrade to Premium prior to using the new service. “PlayOn has established itself as the easiest way to consume online video on your home television screen in an affordable way, and now we’re ready to bring that same level of access to consumers on the go,” said Jeff Lawrence, CEO of MediaMall

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Star Trek Meets iPhone

Paramount has released the Captain’s Log Communicator app to the Apple Apps Store. Trekkies are now able to capture voice recordings, type text entries, take photos and map GPS locations. Users can also choose to use this app as whatever officer class they choose or even a Klingon or Romulan. Logs are also compatible with Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. So, it’s easy to share logs with all your friends. If social networks aren’t your thing, you can also email logs. Captain’s Log uses iPhone 4 features including the front facing camera, retina display, multitasking, and gyroscope support. Captain’s Log is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch devices with OS 4 and is currently available for $1.99 from the Apple Apps Store.

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Last King of Africa Available for iPhone

White Birds Productions have teamed up with Bulkyix to bring The Last King of Africa to the Apple Apps Store. This adventure puzzle games is the first iPhone game from Benoit Sokal who brought the hit games Syberia, Syberia II and Amerzone to gamers. Last King of Africa introduces us to Ann Smith. Following a plane crash, Ann has wakes up in an African hospital and it is up to us to her help solve the mysteries behind the crash and her lost identity. The game promises beautiful graphics and cinematics, a unique world to explore, unlockable trophies and bonuses, and  an iPhone exclusive puzzle. The Last King of Africa is now available from the Apple Apps Store for $2.99.

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Cooking Academy Available on Apple Apps Store

Fugazo has released it’s hits PC/Mac game, Cooking Academy for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  Play as a student in the kitchen of a prestigious culinary school and learn to prepare to prepare over 50 different recipes. “Fans of the Cooking Academy series have been asking for Cooking Academy on iPhone and iPod Touch for a long time” said Andrew Lum, CEO Fugazo, Inc. “And thanks to the touch screen and accelerometer, Cooking Academy has never played better.” Cooking Academy features: Over 50 Unique Recipes 5 Courses to Master: Appetizers, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert Over 35 Different Mini-Games 8 Trophies with 4 different ranking Cooking Academy is available now on the Apps Store for $1.99 US.

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Huge Space Invaders Update iPhone/ iPod Touch

TAITO Corporation has announced a huge update to the iPhone/iPod Touch game, Space Invaders Infinity Gene. This update is free and includes a new playable ship and a new side scrolling play mode. Players will be able to activate this new mode by tilting the iPhone/ iPod Touch. A series of paid content packs based off of classic shooters with additional playable ships and new stages have also been made available. Each of the new paid content packs includes a new playable ship, two stages featuring the appearance of a special boss enemy, two new original music tracks, and one remixed music track. Here are the specifics: The Darius-Themed Pack includes the playable ship, Silver Hawk which is armed with missiles, lasers, bombs, and wave attacks and is protected by the Arm energy shield. This theme is based off the 1986 side scrolling arcade game, Darius and is noted for having three video

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Namco Releasing Flight Control for Multiple Mobile Devices

Namco has teamed up with Firemint to bring the hit game, Flight Control to Java, Brew, Rim, Windows Mobile, and Android. Scheduled for a July release, this version of Flight Control promises the same addictive gameplay, four different airfields and 10 types of aircraft. Non iPhone mobile gamers will be able to join the fun!

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Namco Releases Despicable Me and Other iPad Titles

A day after the premiere of Despicable Me movie, Namco has released Despicable Me: Minion Mania for the iPad and iPhone. Awesome weapons and power ups include an anti-gravity potion. Namco’s iPad version is coming out July 7 with the film’s official release two days later on July 9. Namco also released PAC-Match Party HD for the iPad. This Match-3 Puzzle Game, includes 30 levels of crazy combos and power-ups. In celebration of Pac Man’s birthday, Namco released a Flash version of PAC-Match Party. Accompany this two great titles, Namco added Isaac Newton’s Gravity HD for the iPad. This physics-based puzzle game promisses 100 brain-teasing levels of fun. Despicable Me: Minion Mania, PAC- Match Party and Isaac Newton’s Gravity HD are all available from the Apps Store & the Flash version is available at http://pacman.com/en/games/flash/pac-match-party.

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Whack’N Roll Coming to iPhone

French developer, KoolFing, is bringing the Whack a Mole concept to the iPhone/ iPod Touch. Set for a July release, Whack’N Roll promises fast paced and strategic gameplay. Players will whack birds through 45 levels. Armed with fast paced action and cute graphics, we’ll be sure to check out this Apple Apps Store exclusive!

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