ngmoco

ngmoco, leading developer of iPhone games and where I’ve been for the last couple of days, has announced that they are adding ex-MySpace executive Jason Oberfest to the team. Oberfest brings knowledge of social applications to their network of games.

“It’s clear that, like the iPhone, social gaming is an essential facet of a next generation games company and Jason will bring a valuable perspective and incredible horsepower to an important segment of our business as we look to expand strategically to the social web,” Neil Young, CEO, ngmoco, explained.

ngmoco has a large library of games for the iPhone and iPod tough as well as their social network launched earlier this summer, Plus+. Oberfest will probably be responsible for building out Plus+ ideas to be even more socially interactive.

“I have long had a passion for games and could not be more thrilled to join such a talented and accomplished team as ngmoco,” Oberfest said. “We have only seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the marriage of social applications and games. I am very excited to help build ngmoco’s vision as a next generation games company.”

Look for an introduction to ngmoco and their title Eliminate this weekend on GamingAngels.com!

“Guinness World Records is one of the most unique games on the App Store,” said Gary Edwards, Business Development Director of TT Games.  ”Players can instantly upload their scores to Gamespy’s online leader board and truly gain bragging rights as they not only compete against friends – but the whole world.”

“Guinness World Records” features 36  challenging games including:

*  ”Cockroach Eating” – Feeling hungry?  ”Eat” the most in-game arthropods in the fastest time possible without ever having to touch a real bug.  The current real life Guinness World Record of 36 cockroaches eaten in one minute was set by Ken Edwards.  Mmm…crunchy!

* ”Watermelon Crushing” – Feeling destructive?  Smash the most watermelons with your head in one minute to beat John Allwood’s actual Guinness World Record of 40, without ever having to pick seeds and bits melon out of your hair.

*”Longest Burp” – Make Mom proud as you try to beat Michele Forgione s current real life Guinness World Record of 1 minute 13 seconds 57 in the iPhone/iPod Touch game.

*”Largest bubblegum bubble blown” – Chad Fell’s current real life Guinness World Record bubblegum bubble had a diameter of 20 inches and took more than three pieces of gum to accomplish, but all you need is the game app.

Fans can view the games’ global leader board by visiting www.guinnessworldrecordsgame.com.

The Guinness World Records app works with iPhone 3G, the original iPhone, and iPod Touch and is available now on the App Store for $4.99.