Retro

Frogger iPhone now on Apple App Store

Frogger never seems to die, and why should it?

Konami announced today that the 27 year old car-leaping Frog is now available on the iPhone and iPod touch at the Apple App Store. This is Konami’s first title for the App Store which has been re-designed to take full advantage of the platform’s capabilities, including the innovative Multi-Touch Interface and accelerometer.

Joe Morris, Vice President of Konami Mobile.

“We see the iPhone platform as an opportunity to showcase the legendary Konami brands in a truly unique fashion,” “Konami is committed to providing players with games that leverage the latest technology. Fans of the best-selling Frogger franchise can now experience the title like never before, and we look forward to releasing more of our popular titles for the iPhone soon.”

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Transformers G1: Awakening

Glu Mobile Inc. will be developing the Transformers mobile game, based on the Generation 1 series cartoon, called Transformers G1: Awakening released this Fall. The upcoming game will take you back to Transformers and include characters, storyline and classic visuals from the TV show to which I clearly remember.

Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu:

“TRANSFORMERS has a vast consumer base worldwide, and we saw great enthusiasm and reception with the launch of our TRANSFORMERS game last year,” “With TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING, we’ve incorporated classic elements true to the original franchise while creating an innovative and enthralling mobile strategy game that will appeal to TRANSFORMERS fans new and old.”

TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING will be available September 2008 and available worldwide.

Stay tuned for screenshots and videos.
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Nicky Boom on Your Smartphone

DotEmu specializes in bringing class games to your mobile, and Nicky Boom, originally published on PC, Commodore Amiga and Atari ST in 1992 is next up on your SmartPhone. DotEmu has signed a deal with the original game publisher Microïds to bring the charming little boy with red cheeks and a tubby belly back to life.

Xavier Liard, DotEmu CEO:

We are really pleased to be able to give a new life to this platform/puzzle game which will remind some of us of childhood memories. The original game has been faithfully adapted, while ensuring optimal gameplay for mobile phones. We are willing to seduce the nostalgics, but also casual gamers.

Some highlights:

• Addictive, enchanting platform/Puzzle game.
• Save your game anytime, anywhere!
• 4 huge worlds with many different monsters to defeat.
• Dozens of bonus items to discover!
• Numerous teleporters and hidden passages to explore. • Gorgeous colorful graphics from the 90s, enhanced for mobile devices.
• High quality remastered original sounds and music.
• Play with phone keypad or stylus (if available).
• Download the game directly from Internet.
• Try the game directly on your PC Web Browser at : www.nickyboom.com

Nicky Boom is also playable online
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