Today, Kiloo announced the worldwide launch of the Mattel brand Whac-a-Mole™ for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch. The Whac-A-Mole™ game represents more than three decades of brand heritage and is developed and published under license from Mattel (NYSE:MAT). Whac-a-Mole® dates back to 1971 and has provided countless hours of entertainment to millions of people worldwide.
“As we continue to explore ways to bring our brands to new dynamic platforms it becomes more clear that this is an ideal location for games like Whac-a-Mole,” said Geoff Walker, Senior Vice President, Mattel. “By taking games out of the home and adding play features via the mobile platform we not only give loyal players a new way to experience the property but bring new players into the brand.”
“We are excited to launch this unique entertainment application! Whac-a-Mole is one of the most popular arcade machines ever made” said Jacob Moller, Chief Executive Officer at Kiloo. “Our application is a fantastic example of how to combine a powerful brand with an innovative mobile platform. With the launch of Whac-a-Mole for iPhone and iPod Touch we have brought a great game directly into the hands of millions of devoted fans.”
“Whac-a-Mole™ – Raise Your Mallets” is now available World Wide for $3.99 from the Apple App Store.
About Mattel
Mattel, Inc., (NYSE:MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R), Radica(R) and TycoR/C(R), as well as Fisher-Price(R) brands, including Little People(R), Power Wheels(R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2009, Mattel is recognized among the “100 Best Corporate Citizens,” as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel’s vision is to be the world’s premier toy brands–today and tomorrow.
About Kiloo
Kiloo is a leading global publisher of mobile entertainment content. The company is a pioneer on the mobile entertainment market. Founded in Aarhus, Denmark in 2000, Kiloo has been developing and publishing games from the earliest days of WAP, SMS and Java. Today Kiloo has a catalogue of games featuring some of the world’s most highly regarded consumer brands and licenses, including LEGO™, LEGO BIONICLE™, Commodore™, Whac-a-Mole™, Hugo The Troll™ and Happy Tree Friends™, as well as many original titles.
For more information about Kiloo, please contact: Jacob Moller, CEO, +45 27 112 234, [email protected]
Sniper Vs Sniper: online, the next generation of Homerun Battle 3D
Sniper Vs Sniper:Online, from the makers of Homerun Battle 3D, has been submitted their game to Apple‟s App Store on Monday (Sept 21st). Com2uS who boasts to be the best publisher for online games on the iPhone/iPod Touch is scoping out to be the next big online game.
Com2uS has optimized their hit game, Homerun Battle 3D, to deliver their second visually stunning online game. To fully understand Com2uS‟ methods, let‟s break down what makes their new sniper game so addicting:
Game play
Where Homerun Battle 3D generates riveting competition between a live opponent to hit home runs, Sniper Vs Sniper tests the players ability to calmly aim and shoot at the opponent. As opposed to Homerun Battle 3D, mere milliseconds in Sniper Vs Sniper can be the difference between an extra medal on your plaque and a headshot from your opponent. This difference in game play makes the game much more interactive while utilizing the player‟s ability to stay cool under pressure.
“Imagine the thrill you get when you‟ve finally found your opponent, just to find out your opponent had you in his scope the whole time.” says Joony Koo, team leader of global business team at Com2uS.
It really keeps you at the edge of your seat.
However, it‟s not just about having your opponent shake their iPhone in frustration. Sniper Vs Sniper also contains an online ally mode where you team up with a friend to take down AI terrorist groups.
“If two terrorists are standing side by side, killing one of them will alert the other terrorists nearby. But if you ally with another live sniper and shoot both terrorists at the same time, then the enemies won‟t have a chance to fight back emphasizing an extreme importance to teamwork” says Koo.
Peer to Peer
Another long awaited update from their former online game is the new in-game chat feature. Players from around the world can chat with each in chat rooms before and after each game. This feature adds a whole new world to trash-talking that never existed before.
In addition, players can send pre-recorded voice messages to each other such as: “I‟ll take the left, you take the right” during the ally mode or threat opponents with messages like “What do you want on your tomb stone”.
And parents need not worry of profanity because Com2uS has embedded a filtering system into their chatting system.
Last but not least, Sniper Vs Sniper has added online ranking which uses a military hierarchy system depending on your scores. Unlike Homerun Battle 3D, now a mere number doesn‟t define your greatness instead you are awarded metals to show off your trigger happy skills.
Network experience
The huge success of Homerun Battle 3D has caused some minor server issues with „weak connection‟ pop-ups. With an average of over 600 users logged in simultaneously, data packets would on occasion miss their destination.
Com2uS has remedied this problem in Sniper Vs Sniper with an independent server in the U.S., where approximately 70% of the players are based. Although this may seem like an advantage for only U.S. players, all players on the western hemisphere will experience less latency and a more responsive game play.
With a high expectation of simultaneous users, Sniper Vs Sniper‟s chatting feature has integrated 99 channels to avoid overcrowding of chat rooms.
To further let players know who‟s boss, Sniper Vs Sniper has added a Twitter and Facebook feature within the application.
Game without the network feature
With all the great online features, Sniper Vs Sniper is not restricted to only online use. In Single Player Mode, the game contains 6 stages for story mode, 6 stages for campaign mode, and 30 unique missions for special mission mode. And to reward the player‟s diligence to complete the special missions, the player is awarded upgraded equipment which can then be used in the online mode.
Com2uS is still working on Homerun Battle 3D as it will add in-app items in the coming update.
Sniper Vs Sniper: Online will be the game that gives Com2uS the right recognition as a publisher with an expertise in network/online gaming.
About Com2uS
Com2uS Corporation (KOSDAQ 078340) established in July 1998, became the first and leading mobile entertainment provider in Korea. Since then, Com2uS has developed a reputation for creating innovative and entertaining games and applications around the world, which are available in over 40 countries in Asia, Europe and North America.
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There are quite a few new release games being released this week on all platforms.
Some to take note are :
Xbox 360 : Halo 3 – ODST (Bungie)
Wii : SPYBORGS (Capcom)
PC : AION (NCSOFT)
All games should be available in the US by the 23rd of September.
PC GAMES
Aion, Aion Limited Collector’s Edition, Fallen Earth, Heroes Over Europe, James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club – Twice In A Blue Moon , Order of War, The Price Is Right: 2010 Edition, Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey
PlayStation 2 GAMES
Scooby-Doo! First Frights, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash Up
PlayStation 3
Katamari Forever, Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
Xbox 360
Halo 3: ODST, Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
Nintendo Wii
Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun,Scooby-Doo! First Frights, Spyborgs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash UP, The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft, The Price Is Right: 2010 Edition, Wacky World of Sports, Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey
Nintendo DS
Fabulous Finds, James Patterson: Women’s Murder Club – Games of Passion, Just in Time Translations, Scooby-Doo! First Frights, The Price Is Right: 2010 Edition,Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey
I was walking down the street and out of nowhere these monsters attacked me .. I was able to fend them off with my bare hands put them in these little boxes for everyone to see.
These are really cool (or as they say in Japan – SUGOI !! ) Capcom Monster Hunter 3 TRI Collector Toys.
Created by BAN DAI there are a total of 9 Monsters from Monster Hunter 3 TRI to collect.
Check out the packaging and what you get inside.
Front and Back of Box
Instructions if you get a little confused on how to put the toy on the stand 😉
And The Monster itself looks very very cool. This one is : RAGIAKURUSU
The monsters are available at any local toy store and even a few take away convenience stores as well. Priced at roughly $7 US dollars each there a great addition to your Monster Hunter 3 TRI ADDICTION 🙂
Tokyo game show is not too far away .. 24th – 27th only another 4 more days to go. For everyone that is going. I would like to hear your thoughts on what your look forward to seeing and doing whilst your there.
Capsule Computers is very interested in what Capcom have on offer this year.
Good news for all AUSSIES that have pre-ordered their copies of Halo 3 ODST at EB Games Penrith. You will be able to attend the Official Launch on Monday 21st September at 10am : Penrith Plaza. Everyone else in Sydney looks like your gonna have to wait till the 22nd to get your copies. Check out the advert below for more information and what else EB have planned on the night.
I was looking for around at the local Lawson’s (similar to Seven-11) and guess what they had there.. Yep Monster Hunter Ramen. For a very low price of $2 US dollars.. I picked up a pack and took it back to my hotel room and go stuck into them. Yes they were very delicious. Its what every Monster Hunter needs to recharge their batteries after a long day of slaying those pesky Monsters 🙂
If you want to a pack bowl of these Ramen. I think the only place to get them is gonna have to be Japan. Sorry rest of the world. Correct me if i’m wrong but this sort of whacky stuff can only be available here in the land of the rising noodle… i mean sun 🙂
Take a look at the pics.. Let me know what you think
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