Posts Tagged ‘indie games’
Tiny Utopia Launches Soda Star
Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 05:45 Written by iUseMac Friday, 17 May 2013 05:45
Tiny Utopia, LLC today introduces Soda Star 1.0, a fast-paced sorting puzzle game for ages eight to adult. Soda Star lets players control a soda bottling plant gone haywire as they grow their soda empire by unlocking levels in a constantly expanding bottle factory. Players sort bottles and pack them into similarly colored crates by switching levers to ensure bottles get on the right conveyer belt. It is currently available on the iTunes, Android, and Google Play stores. Continue reading
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Space Terror – New iOS Game Based on 50s Sci-Fi Movies
Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 12:55 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 30 April 2013 12:55
A wave of terror from outer space is upon us! New indie games studio, StacheBits, is releasing its first game Space Terror 1.0, now available on the App Store. The app was inspired by 50s sci-fi movies and all the cheesy stuff that comes with it. It is a 2D cartoon style game for all iOS devices with easy controls, fun gameplay and great design. In the game, players take control of the planet itself, in defence against all the terror that attacks from Outer Space. Continue reading
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9th International Mobile Gaming Awards Announce Nominees and Open Voting
Last Updated on Thursday, 31 January 2013 12:55 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 31 January 2013 12:55
The nominees for the 9th Annual International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) have been announced. 52 different countries were represented by the 600 games submitted. This year with the expertise of 15 jury members consisting of both press and industry leaders, 57 games were nominated in six different categories and will move on to the final round of judging. On March 28th winners within all categories will be announced at the awards ceremony held in San Francisco. Continue reading
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How Tom Recovered Time HD: iPad Book based on game The Tiny Bang Story
Last Updated on Wednesday, 4 April 2012 03:35 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 4 April 2012 03:35
An illustrated, interactive book for the iPad by Colibri Games, an independent video game developer, is now out. How Tom Recovered Time HD is based on our popular game – The Tiny Bang Story. This book is written by Karin Afshar, children’s author, and includes over 50 illustrated pages with a variety of minigames. Fun for the whole family! It is available in English, German, and Russian languages. Just for one week the price of The Tiny Bang Story will be a low price for iPad and Mac version. Continue reading
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Pop Artist Ron English Brings his work to Techno Kitten Adventure Game
Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 April 2012 07:15 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 3 April 2012 07:15
Pop artist Ron English created original artwork for his own “Popaganda” level in the popular Techno Kitten Adventure video game, released for iOS & Xbox Live Indie Games, developed by 21st Street Games. Ron English’s “Popaganda” pack features some of his signature characters kitteh-fied, including his signature Grin and MC Supersize. American artist Ron English has been recognized as one of the top modern artists today. Continue reading
Tags: adventure pack, cartoon characters, flatiron district, indie games, iPad, modern artists, pop artist, street games, windows phone, xbox live | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Skrillex, Mashable, Maxim Propel Nyan Cat Adventure Downloads
Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 April 2012 07:10 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 3 April 2012 07:10
Nyan Cat Adventure, the iOS and Xbox Indies game featuring internet phenomena Nyan Cat, developed by 21st Street Games, has gained attention from tech website Mashable, lifestyle magazine Maxim and world-class electronic music artist Skrillex. Skrillex, iconic electronic music artist who uses Nyan Cat in his live shows, tweeted his score on the popular Nyan.cat website on Friday afternoon. “I HAVE NYANED FOR 806.6 SECONDS!” Skrillex tweeted. Continue reading
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Dino Palooza update gets New Episode – Achievement Support – Price Cut
Last Updated on Thursday, 2 February 2012 01:30 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 2 February 2012 01:30
Cat Nigiri Studio announces Dino Palooza 1.2.1, an update to their popular touch-based tower defense game for iOS devices. Dino Palooza aims to put another spin in the popular tower defense genre. Current and future buyers of their favorite prehistoric action/defense title will now count on a brand new episode, consisting of six new volcano-themed hardcore levels and five extra dinosaurs. This update also packs in nineteen Game Center integrated achievements for even more hours of gameplay. Continue reading
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Steak Baby Brings Hong Kong Insitution to iPad
Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 February 2012 02:35 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 1 February 2012 02:35
Indie Games Publisher Steak Baby launches new Big2 app to iTunes. The company claims to have created a more sophisticated AI for Big2 with virtual opponents who will challenge even seasoned players and a tutorial for those who have never played before. Big2 a.k.a Chinese Poker is a Hong Kong institution when it comes to backstreet card games and has a cult following around the world. Big Dai Di is a premium version of Big2 and is available now on iTunes. Continue reading
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Cat Nigiri Studio releases Dino Palooza LITE
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 January 2012 01:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 19 January 2012 01:00
Cat Nigiri today announces Dino Palooza LITE, a free, content-limited version of the innovative dinosaur-themed tower defense game for the iPhone. Imprisoned in a prehistoric jungle, help the small team of scientists fix the timeline they broke while surviving the wrath of Professor Nigel Racik. Now users can take a sneak peek at Dino Palooza’s gameplay before acquiring the full version app – featuring twenty four levels and tens of enemies and weapons. Continue reading
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Dino Palooza – The ultimate action-based defense game
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 December 2011 01:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 22 December 2011 01:00
Indie development studio Cat Nigiri today introduces Dino Palooza 1.0.1, their new touch-based tower defense game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. With great focus on action, precision moves & tactics. Dino Palooza aims to put another spin in the popular tower defense genre. Set in the late Cretaceous Period, the game tells the story of a small team of scientists, imprisoned in a prehistoric jungle, struggling to both fix the timeline they broke and surviving the wrath of Professor Nigel Racik. Continue reading
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Slakinov Games Launches Space Rubbish for Mac App Store
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 June 2011 05:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 16 June 2011 05:00
Slakinov Games, a brand new indie games outfit with retro sensibilities which carries the motto If You’re Gonna Slack Off, Do It Properly, is pleased to announce that the neo-retro physics based smash-em-up Space Rubbish has been approved for the Mac App Store. Space Rubbish is a highly polished remix of the classic Asteroids arcade game with a modern twist of realistic physics and glowing neon pixellated vector graphics. Continue reading
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Playroom Racer Is Out For iOs and the New Update is Coming Soon
Last Updated on Monday, 4 April 2011 11:18 Written by iUseMac Monday, 4 April 2011 11:18
Intuitive Computers is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Playroom Racer, and Playroom Racer HD 1.0, a new unique micro racer game in top-down racing style for iOS. Children love toy cars, now you can play on your iOS device in top-down racer style. Playroom Racer provides challenging gameplay with excellent HD graphics, fast cars, beautiful and creative racing environments with three different game modes and various control methods. Continue reading
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Penumbra: Overture, HPL1 Engine and OALWrapper released as open source
Last Updated on Friday, 14 May 2010 12:00 Written by iUseMac Friday, 14 May 2010 12:00
Frictional Games today announces the release of the source code for their first game Penumbra: Overture, together with the source code for the engine and tools used in its creation. Penumbra: Overture contains a unique physics interaction system for first person games, a system that has been exclusive to the series and not found in any other game. The source code is currently running on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Continue reading
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Grappling Hook – Every 10th Order is Free
Last Updated on Monday, 15 February 2010 04:30 Written by iUseMac Monday, 15 February 2010 04:30
SpeedRunGames today announced a special limited offer for Grappling Hook, the multi-platform first-person puzzler/platformer. Every 10th Order is free. Take your chance and get your copy of Grappling Hook for free plus a 50 % Off Coupon for a friend. Players use a grappling hook to overcome various challenging obstacles by performing incredible moves and fast combinations of daring tricks. The game features 30 dynamic, animated, and unique levels, 30 achievements and 240 challenges. Continue reading
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