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Angry Birds Rio is a puzzle video game developed and published by Rovio for Apple iPhone, inspired by the the blockbuster Angry Birds and the hit animated movie Rio. The game release date to be announced later.

In the game, the original Angry Birds are kidnapped and taken to the magical city of Rio, where they eventually escape their captors and set out to to save their friends, Blu and Jewel -- two rare macaws and the stars of the movie Rio. Like the incredibly-popular original edition, Angry Birds Rio features hours of gameplay, physics-based demolition challenges and loads of replay value -- all with unique twists based on the feature film. Angry Birds Rio launches 45 dedicated levels and offers regularly-added new levels via app updates.

Liqua Pop is puzzle video game developed and published by Electronic Arts for Apple iPhone. This innovative match-3 puzzler from iChromo includes advanced liquid simulation features and spectacular graphics for hours of addictive, droplet popping fun!

In Liqua Pop, Toadie the Frog really wants to get to the top of the leaf so he can move on to new and exciting levels – and you’re the only one who can help! Pop matching color droplets by dragging them together and clear the way for Toadie.

2Bit is a puzzle video game developed and published by Industrial Brothers for Apple iPhone. In 2Bit, your aim is to successfully navigate your way through The Grid while avoiding a series of shooting turrets, trip wires, hydraulic plugs, screwblades and much, much more!

Your 2Bit can only move forwards and backwards but the challenges become more numerous and more frequent as you negotiate a series of ever more challenging obstacles. It's simple to play, hard to master and extremely addictive. 

Fish Tank is an arcade-style matching game developed and published by iFun4All for Apple iPhone. The game will be available on the iOS platforms in a few weeks time. 

In the game, instead of matching gems or blocks, you are matching colors of fish, and the gameplay happens horizontally, not vertically. Different colors of fish swim from the left-hand side of the screen to a 5X8 grid on the right-hand side of the screen. You control their up and down movement by tilting the iPhone or iPad and guide them into rows, though it can be a little tricky telling just which row they are going to end up in. Its all in the wrist and your strategic execution. 

There is a great deal of strategy as to when you should cash in your matched fish. The matched groups don't automatically vanish when you reach the minimum number in a row. You need to manually clear the group of matches. The bigger the group, the more points it is worth, and you also get more points if you cash in more than one group at a time. Also complicating matters is a large number of power-ups. These drift along like the fish, and you play them at the right time. Most of these have good effects, but some will remove fish without adding to your score, which can be a mixed blessing.

Fish Tank game features:

•Fun and addictive gameplay

•Two modes, arcade mode and challenge mode

•24 different challenges, and in each one you can win a different medal

•Original implementation of arcade-style matching game, one you'll want to return

over and over to play

•Challenging for hardcore gamer, great way to introduce new players to the genre

Another World is an adventure video game for Apple iPhone. The game is developed by DotEmu and published by BulkyPix. In the game, Out Of This World places the player in the role of Lester Chaykin, a young nuclear scientist. When an experiment goes badly wrong, Lester finds himself transported to Another World - a strange, desolate and very alien land. Now Lester has to try to survive and find some way - any way - back home. Explore this strange world and make friends in the most unexpected places in this portable version of the classic originally by Delphine Software's Eric Chahi.

Another World will make its debut on the iOS later this year. For more information please visit: BulkyPix website, www.bulkypix.com

3D Twist and Match is a puzzle video game for Apple iPhone. The game is developed by Sanuk Games and published by BulkyPix. The game challenges your dexterity and imagination. You are tasked with rotating 3D objects to match their shaded silhouettes.

The game features 10 themes: Beach, Halloween, Christmas, Jungle, Food, Vehicles, Tools, Music, Sports and Electronics, 3 Game modes: Arcade, Frenzy and Free Play and 3 Levels of difficulty. There are 200 objects to match and oodles of trophies to unlock!

3D Twist and Match game features:

•10 themes: Beach, Halloween, Christmas, Jungle, Food, Vehicles, Tools, Music, Sport, Electronics...

•3 Game modes: Arcade, Frenzy and Free Play

•3 Levels of difficulty

•200 objects to match

•Oodles of trophies to unlock thanks to Game Center compatibility

The Godfather: Empire is an action video game developed by Oceanside Interactive and published by Highway 1 Productions. The game is now available on App store for the iPhone and iPod touch, and its free to download. Based on Paramount Pictures' iconic movie franchise, The Godfather: Empire lets players take on the role of a Corleone family member challenged with recruiting new associates, bringing down rival organizations, and building the most powerful organization in 1940's New York.

The Godfather: Empire puts mobile gamers in the shoes of a Corleone associate striving to make the family New York's most powerful force while doing multiple calculated tasks and "favors" along the way. With over 200 'associates' to choose from -- ranging from mafia affiliates to corrupt politicians -- players alone will control the Organization's recruitment and destiny. However, players must choose wisely as each potential member has their own unique ability to contribute to the organization.

Players can take advantage of weekly content updates for added muscle in their pursuit of street dominance. Players can also recruit their real-life friends to join the fray, adding even more strength to their organization while leveling up more rapidly. Gifting options are also available, allowing fans to unlock special jobs and associates.

The Godfather: Empire game features:

•Expand your Organization by recruiting over TWO HUNDRED unique Associates.

•Play online against other players.

•Add friends to your Mob to take our other players and level-up Associates faster.

•Do Jobs to recruit Associates, learn Skills, acquire Equipment, and take-out NPC

Bosses.

•Free updates - new Jobs, Equipment, Associates, and more!

•Further explore the story of the first Godfather movie.

•Hundreds of different items, classic cars, old-school weaponry, and more!

•Purchase Favors in-game to give your Organization an advantage over the other

guy.

•Turn-based fighting system - choose Associates to head up your crew and equip

your Mob with the equipment gear to win!

•Every Associates has a special ability that helps your organization: Stat Boosts, Improved Investment Cost/Payout, Faster Timers, Increased Chance of Job Loot/Money/XP.

For more information, please visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-godfather-empire/id408712295?mt=8

Cardboard Castle is a puzzle video game for Apple iPhone, available now at App Store. The game is developed by White Birds Productions BulkyPix and published by BulkyPix. In the game, a fearless knight travels his realm in search of frightened orphans, damsels in distress, and the occasional princess to save. He meets various obstacles and dangers in his path such as hideous monsters, hellfire, and dark bottomless pits - that YOU have to help him overcome. How? Well, If a dragon blocks your path, simply strike a match, and Poof! No more dragon! If a wall is proving tiresome, simple snip it down with scissors. Can you avoid the pitfalls and not wind up as papier-mache?

Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranc is an adventure video game developed by Her Interactive for Apple iPhone. The game is available now for $2.99 (iPhone and iPod touch) or $9.99 (HD version for iPad) from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. In the game, everyone's favorite teen detective is off on a new sleuthing adventure, complete with all the twists and turns readers – and game players – have come to love in a Nancy Drew mystery. But in this app adventure, both reading and game play are critical to solving the mystery. And, there's more than one way to solve this mystery. Nancy, along with best friends Bess and George, travels to Arizona and the rustic Shadow Ranch. But when they arrive, Nancy quickly discovers that Shadow Ranch hides a sinister past. A recent rash of ghost sightings and a series of accidents are driving customers away. It's only a matter of time before the ranch closes its doors for good. Play the story to piece together the mysterious events and uncover the dark secret before it's too late. There are items to collect, numerous hidden object and other mini-games to solve, and stories to unlock. Shadow Ranch can be read and played repeatedly to fully explore all the twists and turns. 

"Nancy Drew has and continues to inspire girls and women the world over," continues Gaiser. "By introducing a modern twist to this timeless classic, we expect to see more moms and daughters, grandparents and grandkids, and mystery-lovers of any age embrace the never-give-up attitude of Nancy Drew."

Puzzle Agent 2 is an adventure videogame for iPhone and PC, release date to be announced later. The game is developed and published by Telltale Games. Puzzle Agent 2 is Inspired by the popular Professor Layton games, Puzzle Agent centers on unusual happenings in the Nordic town of Scoggins, Minnesota, and garnered PC Gamer’s Puzzle Game of the Year in 2010, along with much critical acclaim. In the second Puzzle Agent game, ace puzzle investigators will return to the snowy mid-west to help Agent Tethers solve the mystery haunting the realm.

Poker with Bob is a card game available now on iPhone and iPod Touch for $0.99 for Apple iPhone. The game is developed and published by Scary Robot. Poker with Bob is a lighthearted draw poker game with a twist. Face off against Bob, a real time, fully animated 3D character loaded up with several minutes of lip synced animation. Sit down and play a few hands with Bob and enjoy a realistic casino setting with ambient background noise and 3D scenery that moves when you move your phone. Bob rants and raves when he loses and taunts the player mercilessly when he wins.

Herman the Hermit is a platformer video game available now on the Apple App Store for Apple iPhone for a limited time launch price of $.99. The game is developed and published by Capcom Mobile. In the Herman the Hermit, players take control of Herman, a crazy old hermit that lives high up in the Himalayan Mountains. Through years and years of meditation and training, Herman has developed Ninja-like skills and the mindset of a mad man. Take control over this lunatic and jump from platform to platform in this endless, extremely addictive game.

Rendered in bright and beautiful 3D, "Herman The Hermit" includes unique power-ups such as a Rockets and Teleporters that allow Herman to jump further and progress farther. Leaderboard rankings are available through Game Center and players can post their favorite score to Facebook.

Double Dragon is an action video game for Apple iPhone, set for release in March 2011. The game is developed by Brizo Interactive and published by Aksys Games. In the game, the Black Warriors have taken Marian hostage, and they present Billy and Jimmy with a grim ultimatum: give up the sacred Sousetsuken scrolls or never see Marian again. Not taking the news lying down, they take to the streets to hunt down the Black Warriors and save her. Equipped with their deadly martial arts prowess and slick street smarts, Billy and Jimmy must carve through an entire army of thugs to see Marian safe again.

Double Dragon game features:

•Double Dragon iPhone has been completely reborn with new remixed music and all new art and character sprites.

•With new attacks, enemies, bosses, and even achievements and hidden characters to unlock, Double Dragon iPhone is nothing short of a new Double Dragon experience.

•With an easy to use on-screen controller and combo system, you’ll be ready to take on an entire horde of thugs in no time!

•Team up with a friend via Bluetooth in Double Dragon Mode and take to the mean streets together.

Empire Online is an RPG video game for Apple iPhone developed and published by Lakoo. In the game, players can join forces with other users to adventure, battle and build their own handheld kingdom - obtaining territories and developing conquered lands across numerous world maps along the way. Players can fight together in parties of up to five for turn-based combat, or face off one-on-one in PvP (player-versus-player) gameplay. The game features several chat options and vast possibilities for character development, all for players to easily access and play via iPhone or iPod Touch. To get started, you'll create an avatar from one of five distinct classes - warriors, kung-fu fighters, wizards, hunters and shamans - within four legendary races - Eastland, Nordic, Atlantis and Maya. The game allows players to learn skills designed for other classes, as well as collect power-up gear to outfit your avatar and customize your play experience.'

Grim Joggers is an arcade-style survival video game with online leaderboards and achievements. The game is developed and published by 10tons for Apple iPhone. The goal is simple: Lead the joggers as far as possible before they all have faced a gruesome death. The game has a unique gameplay mechanic where the player controls a group of joggers. The first jogger in line does exactly as the player tells him to and the following joggers will mimic these actions. The more room for error the player can leave, the less joggers will usually die.

Grim Joggers has three unique worlds with original perils for each world. In the jungle there are jogger eating plants and in the mines the joggers may turn into a fine mist after running into a barrel of TNT. Each world has its own achievements and a leaderboard. There are also global achievements that can be achieved on all worlds.

Devil May Cry 4 Refrain is an action video game published by Capcom for Apple iPhone, release date to be announced later. Devil May Cry 4 refrain immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with evil. As Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful "Devil Bringer" arm.

Brilliant visuals and intricate details come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with explosive fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

MaXplosion is a platformer video game published by Capcom Mobile for the Apple iPhone. It is the game that challenges the player to escape the clutches of the nefarious M.A.D. (Ministry of All Destruction) organization. Fortunately, Max has the ability to explode at will which gives him the ability bounce off surfaces and reach far flung locations. Max's predilection for pyrotechnics also comes in remarkably handy as an offensive weapon against the M.A.D. scientists and evil minions attempting to thwart his escape.

The game includes 20 explosive levels filled with interactive objects including Rotating Platforms, Water Jets, Lasers, Rideable Nukes, Missiles and more. The game supports Game Center out of the gate and features 44 achievements and high-score leaderboards for each of the 20 levels, as well as an overall high score leaderboard.

Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World is an adventure video game for Apple iPhone, release date to be announced later. The game is developed by Cateia Games and published by LAYERNET. In an alternate reality Kaptain Brawe invites us to an interstellar adventure of epic proportions. Life in the universe can really take it out of you: as if it weren't enough trouble hunting down galactic pirates on a daily basis, now two alien scientists have to be rescued from captivity. And even though the biggest conspiracy in the history of space travel is blamed on Kaptain Brawe too, he's not put off by that at all and eagerly jumps at the chance of even more adventure.

In Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World players take control of, amongst others, Kaptain Brawe himself, whose duties as a proud member of the Space Police include maintaining peace and order in the universe.

Instead of relying on a modern spaceship, Brawe prefers traveling the galaxy in a custom built star speedster of his own. With his crew consisting only of his helmsman and his wooden robot Rowboat, Brawe has to survive many exciting adventures using his wits rather than any kind of modern equipment.

Kaptain Brawe is a classic, colorful point & click adventure. With its unusual and humorous story, challenging puzzles and intuitive controls the game will particularly appeal to seasoned players and take them on a trip down memory lane to the "good old days" of adventure gaming. But thanks to the challenging gameplay of Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World, younger players will be able to play it just as easily. Experience four unique planets full of bizarre surprises and details. Prepare yourself for encounters with space pirates, secretive secret agents and the interstellar government.

Terrorist Zombies is an action video game developed and published by Appular for Apple iPhone. In the war-ravaged future, terrorists have resorted to injecting themselves with an experimental neurotoxin that turns humans into ticking time-bomb-toting zombies. Waves of the infected horde are threatening the last bastion of humanity, and after a hair-raising heli-drop, players must take up post as the lone Marine responsible for securing and defending the area against total zombie domination.

A full military battalion is at the player's disposal, waiting to unleash a lethal air-barrage on the game's three main war zones. Players arrive on the scene equipped with an extensive arsenal of zombie-shredding weapons, ammo, and stim-packs to hold off attacks until all unaffected civilians have safely evacuated the battlegrounds.

Hordes of mutated undead threaten the player and will explode as they reach the shooter, resulting in significant damage to a player’s health points. Brain-splattering head shots maximize the payout in each round and players use their hard-earned blood money to purchase rifles, automatic machine guns, grenade launchers, and laser chainsaws made especially for mowing down mutated terrorist zombies.

To aid in the fight against genetically altered terrorists, random power-ups appear on the battlefield during open-fire, enabling players to summon air-strikes, annihilate every enemy on sight, re-up their artillery, or restore their health.

Block Rogue is a puzzle adventure video game developed and published by Buzz Monkey Software for the Apple iPhone. Jump into a gargantuan dungeon with 300 rooms, challenging puzzles, intriguing mysteries, and...shhhh!...lots of secrets in Block Rogue. Use your ingenuity and puzzle-solving skills to see if you can escape!

Block Rogue starts out as a simple block-pushing puzzle game, but quickly introduces complex amalgamations of rolling boulders, death rays, rising columns, switches, traps, and more, through eight different game mode combinations.

You find yourself in a massive dungeon and you’re suffering from amnesia. Your lost memories, however, have been thankfully preserved in a magical talking mirror. The magic mirror says your name is Ilbin and you must push some puzzle blocks around to open a door to the next room where another puzzle awaits. Conquering each puzzle presents you with a choice: Left or Right? The path you choose will determine which puzzles you'll confront and which hidden secrets you'll find. With over 300 dungeon rooms with mind-bending configurations, Block Rogue players will enjoy hours of challenging fun.

But the Block Rogue adventure doesn't stop there. Selecting the "Random" game mode generates hundreds of brand new puzzles using ingenious and sinister puzzle-generating algorithms. So even after you've solved the mysteries of Block Rogue, the game never truly ends!