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Snails Reloaded released!

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (sponge) — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:42:14 +0100

Perennial PocketPC gamers PDAmill send along word that their tribute to gastropods, Snails, has received an overhaul, and has been re-released as Snails Reloaded....

Machines at War: carnage continues

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:31:44 +0100

Isotope244 has updated Machines at War to version 1.2, making over 27 changes to the excellent real-time strategy game which features fully destructible terrain....

DoomGLES update, many fixes

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:15:03 +0100

Many thanks to Micha�l Ryssen for writing in to tell me that DoomGLES has been updated to version 0.7, significantly enhancing the support for the GoForce GPU and adding some extremely impressive lighting effects....

Win Orions with World of Handhelds

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:46:02 +0100

Many thanks to Eric Pankoke for drawing my attention to a competition on My World of Handhelds, where they're giving away a copy of Clash of the Orions, worth $29.90....

Pigs might fly

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:34:35 +0100

As spotted on Clickgamer is Barnyard Flyers, a game which targets the animal-flinging fetish that lurks deep inside all of us. According to the blurb, "It's hurricane season again and the lake has flooded the highway. The winds are gusting from all directions. To avoid losing the farm, you must get your animals to market. Your only option is to break out the old catapult and fly them there. The market is surrounded by hazards. Still, you'll have to risk it; you will boldly launch your Barnyard Flyers!"...

Pachinko! Go! Released!

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:33:58 +0100

Fresh from the PDAmill studio is Pachinko Go!, a Windows Mobile version of an immensely popular Japanese game. I'd never heard of it before, so I'll let the blurb do the talking: "What the heck is Pachinko? Gravity, Skill, and Luck! It's a unique game which is kind of a cross between a vertical pinball game and a slot machine which is extremely popular in Japan (and growing more popular worldwide every day). This simple, yet addicting game contains 3 unique Pachinko games in one package, including many unlockable extras to acquire, extending the gameplay even more!"...

PDAmill games now free...

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:17:41 +0100

...for Palm devices. It used to be that admitting to being a Palm owner was tantamount to excommunication from the Windows Mobile community, but times change and with them is an announcement from PDAmill that all their Palm games are now completely free....

All quark and no play

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:26:35 +0100

HeroCraft is hard at work preparing the release of Hexxagon Labs, described as an "amusing tactical logic game". Featuring "15 original hard-to-solve levels, the goal of the game is to occupy as many cells on a field as possible, capturing pieces of an enemy. Your rivals will be the best American and European professors whose brains were implanted [so that's why my tutors took so long to mark my dissertation - David]in the game�s artificial intellect system. You also will have an opportunity to play Hexxagon Labs with one or two friends using only one device!" ...

P-p-pick up a Penguin

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:51:30 +0100

U Mobile Game (formerly Ur Mobile Game) has released Greedy Penguins, a completely free action platformer, where the aim of the game is to "jump down through an infinite shaft of platforms,try not to fall off the screen and get coins as more as possible. Move the penguins with the arrow keys or Touchscreen, moving from platform to platform. "Life" decreases when you touch the pillards, but you can recover the "life" guage by eating fish. Multiplayer mode will request you getting more coins than your competitor."...

Orions - now save 40%

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:14:35 +0100

We posted a few days ago on Clash of the Orions, already being sold at a 20% discount. The offer has been increased to 40% for the next day or two only, which I thought was worth a mention....

Platypus released!

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:48:09 +0100

A press release from Astraware announces Platypus, a "fast, frantic and fun side-scrolling arcade shooter with a difference - the entire game is made from clay! The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion, and tall buildings cover every available space. The Collosotropolan leaders have decided the simplest solution is to invade the neighbouring country of Mungola. They don't anticipate much of a struggle - Mungolans are simple, earthy types without much love for industry. In fact, Mungola's entire defence force consists of a single squadron of fighter planes - the venerable F-27 'Platypus'."...

I've seen this before

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:57:02 +0100

As spotted on Clickgamer is Through Enemy Eyes, a game where "you play Steven McCoy - dauntless adventurer, whom fate has brought from England to a camp of the French Foreign Legion in Egypt. Since you have had the good luck to find a magic amulet, you are able to see the world through the eyes of your enemies. You will encounter the shadows of formerly powerful Egyptian gods, find heaps of treasure, and ultimately face Anubis in combat. The magic amulet will be your trusty guide during your journey through this murky world, and at the end of the game a certain individual will help you to return to England in a highly unusual manner..."...

Save 20% on Orions bundle

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:16:22 +0100

As announced on Clickgamer is Clash of the Orions, which includes both Orions: Legend of Wizards, and Orions: The Second Age at a 20% saving over the normal price. Clash of the Orions is available to try or buy for $23.95....

Platypus nears completion, release next week

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:31:23 +0100

Many thanks to Alison Barclay from Astraware for writing in to announce Platypus, a Pocket PC port of the original scrolling shooter PC game developed by Squashy Software....

Back to black

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:56:30 +0100

Another new release from the code monkeys at XFlib is BlackFlip, a Windows Mobile clone of the popular game Polarium. If like me you've never heard of Polarium, according to Wikipedia it's a a Nintendo DS game originally released in Japan....

May the force be with you

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:45:36 +0100

XFlib has released Pocket Gravity, an addictive physics-based scene-building app. Don't let my rubbish description put you off, based on the Box2D physics library it really is rather good. I should know, I scraped through physics at university......

Skinz Sudoku beta testers sought

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:34:09 +0100

As spotted in the XFlib forums is a request for beta testers for Skinz Sudoku Pro, the enhanced payware version of the freeware game by the same name. ...

Save $10 on Amiga games pack

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:20:43 +0100

It still feels odd to mention Amiga on a Pocket PC gaming website, but the name lives on even if their computers don't. Clickgamer has the exclusive Amiga Mega-Blast, which bundles Invasion and Planet Zed together for $14.95, a saving of $10 on the usual combined price....

Lost for words

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:54:08 +0100

As announced on Clickgamer is Word Search Xtreme, a (not too surprisingly!) a word search puzzle game. Featuring 16 levels, over 12,000 words, and "beautiful" graphics, Word Search Xtreme is available to buy for $9.95....

Save 50% on Crazy Spot, Wild Gears

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:41:29 +0100

This week's Clickgamer newsletter is back to the good stuff with a cracking offer on the new PDAmill mini-RC game, Wild Gears. Along with Crazy Spot, the prices have been cut by 50% to $7.48, and $9.07 respectively. ...

To hell with this

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:38:54 +0100

As spotted on Clickgamer is Arcade From Hell, described as an "exciting collection of eight popular arcade games." Titles in the pack include:...

A prickly customer

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:58:22 +0100

We're pleased to bring you exclusive news on the beta of Pocket Cactus, a brand new and feature packed title from one of the industry's hottest developers. Described as the "latest in bio-modelled enhanced Cacti simulation", Pocket Cactus is simultaneously action-packed and stress relieving. ...

Giveaway: Win 10 free copies of Sudoku Touch!

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:39:21 +0100

A big thank you to Resco for very generously donating ten copies of Resco Sudoku Touch for us to give away to PocketGamer readers. Featuring a puzzle generator, solver, pencil markings, and more, the polished Sudoku Touch would normally set you back $19.95....

Infusio cuts prices by 10%

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:09:33 +0100

Working our way through this week's email newsletters, the next noteworthy item is a saving of 10% on Infusio (note: the Infusio website still appears to be off-line) titles sold on Handmark, including Line Rider, Advanced Brain Trainer, and Fried Chicken. Full details are available here. ...

Save 40% in this pyramid scheme

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:01:04 +0100

Sadly, this week's Pixel Perfect newletter from Clickgamer doesn't bear much in the way of Pocket PC discounts, except for a 40% saving on Lost In The Pyramid, cutting the price to $11.97....

There be gold in them thar hills

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:13:09 +0000

As seen on Clickgamer is Armadillo Gold Rush, a puzzle game in which you "roll your armadillo 'round 75+ wild western mazes! Grab all the gold coins, but keep your eyes peeled for scorpions, spikes, traps, and other dangers. You'll need quick thinking and careful timing as you explore and navigate snake-infested swamps, perilous canyons, lava-filled caves, underground tunnels, dangerous deserts and more."...

Resco play by numbers

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:52:12 +0000

Many thanks to Eduard Kirchner for writing in to announce Resco Sudoku Touch, bringing the typical Resco polish to the next in a long line of Sudoku games. ...

Rex Hispanarium expansion

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:35:25 +0000

As announced on Clickgamer is the Economy Expansion pack, an add-on to Armor: The Rex Hispanarium Campaign, adding "12 new campaign acts, economy units and resource gathering."...

Astraware puts final touches to Hexic, Mozaki

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (David) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:35 +0000

Many thanks to Alison Barclay from Astraware for sending in news of Hexic and Mozaki, two new games nearing completion and scheduled for a Wednesday release. Both are based on the MSN Games titles by the same names, and will be priced at $9.95 each. As you'd expect from Astraware, they're both Windows Mobile Professional, Classic, and Standard compatible (I ask how: how does that make judging compatibility any easier?), and available with full VGA support too. ...

Self Pluggage: Beta testers needed!

undisclosed@pocketgamer.org (sponge) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:23:32 +0000

I'm getting ready to publicize a little PocketPC non-gaming project I've been working on, and am looking for a few people to try and play around and break it (which probably won't be hard to do)....