I just received the following press release about the latest Call of Duty offering. Now, you can download a mobile version of a spin on Call of Duty: World at War. This mobile version is called Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES! I don’t have an iPhone or iPod touch (I’m more of a Blackberry kind of guy, personally), but it looks kind of fun!

Here’s the press release for more information on the deets of this app:

Santa Monica, CA – November 16, 2009 – This holiday season, bring the joy of slaying Zombies to the palm of your hand – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and developer Treyarch, announced today the availability of the Apple iPhone & iPod Touch app: Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES. This mobile version of the hit gameplay mode from Treyarch’s blockbuster title Call of Duty®: World at War delivers upon the experience of one of the most popular and played online games of 2009. Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES offers both single player and the game’s highly-addictive co-op gameplay experience in full 3-D, allowing up to four players to join a game via Wi-Fi, locally or across the Internet, and up to two players via Bluetooth, all on the go!

“This is a great opportunity for fans of Call of Duty: World at War to take the fight against the Zombie masses wherever they are,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “Zombies is a single player and co-op gameplay mode that people from all over the world have enjoyed playing and have spent countless hours conquering limitless waves of Zombies.”

The Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES App, developed by Ideaworks Game Studio for the iPhone and iPod touch, is available for $9.99 from the App Store at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

Introduction of the Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES game on the iPhone and iPod Touch follows the August release of the free iPhone application that allows registered Call of Duty: World at War fans who own iPhones to remotely access important news and updates, and further allows players with linked accounts on www.CoDWaW.com to see key stats from the blockbuster game. The Call of Duty: World at War Companion has been downloaded more than 800,000 times since its release.

Call of Duty: World at War is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Intense Violence, Strong Language, Blood and Gore. For more information about Call of Duty: World at War, visit www.CoDWaW.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

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In a world where spouts at the top of a screen leak drops of liquid, one player will have to spin a series of round dials studded with different types of path formations in order to link those top droppers to the collectors at the bottom of the screen. Four unique play modes. Unlimited replayability. When drops start dripping, dials must spin. Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360, PlayStation Network, Windows PC, and iPhone near you. No droplitz were harmed in the making of this game.

Key Features
Infinitely accessible, instantly addictive — Turn dials, open paths, and don’t let the droplitz go to waste! Casual and hardcore gamers alike will be mesmerized as they rotate and connect puzzle pieces to let the droplitz flow and earn high scores!

Four unique game modes — Distinct layers of complexity keep the challenge fresh with Classic, Zendurance, Power Up, and Infection modes! Learn how to deal with sluggish, infected dials; strategically use bombs to clear sections of the game board; speed up the action or just aim for the highest score in a limited amount of time.

Endless replayability — The timeless satisfaction of making combos, clearing boards, and earning top scores will keep you coming back for more. Ever increasing speeds and larger boards ensure that there will always be a challenge ahead!

Compete for high scores — Online leaderboards and 12 trophies/achievements mean that when you’re the best, everyone will know it. Score-based gameplay makes every game a competition to get to the top of the charts!

Technorati Tags: Atlas, Droplitz, Screenshots, Trailer, Gaming, Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, Puzzle Game

Download the Toy Bot Diaries Series from the App Store for Your Chance to Win

VANCOUVER , BC – February 16, 2008 – IUGO Mobile Entertainment Inc., a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced that Toy Bot’s $10,000 Excellent Adventure has begun. This special promotion for the critically acclaimed Toy Bot Diaries series will put $10,000 US in the hands of one lucky winner who completes an in-game challenge among all three Toy Bot Diaries games on the App Store for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch.

“The Toy Bot Diaries series has been a big hit on Apple’s App Store, so we wanted to go the extra mile and give back to the people who play our games,” said IUGO’s business development executive Sarah Thomson. “This promotion highlights IUGO’s desire to create a unique, fun experience for our players.”

In order to be eligible to win, each participant must collect 25 datapads from each of the three Toy Bot Diaries games—for a total of 75 datapads. Each player must play all three Toy Bot Diaries games on one device, and must submit an email address from the same device for each of the three achievements in order to be considered for the prizes.

The first place winner of Toy Bot’s $10,000 Excellent Adventure will be awarded $10,000 US. There will be 10 second prize winners, each of whom will receive a $100 iTunes gift card and the one third prize winner will receive a lifetime membership to all published IUGO iPhone and iPod touch games, free of charge.

Toy Bot’s $10,000 Excellent Adventure ends on March 16, 2009 and is for IUGO’s critically acclaimed Toy Bot Diaries series, which is available exclusively on the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. Additional information regarding Toy Bot’s $10,000 Excellent Adventure is available at www.iugome.com.

Toy Bot Diaries is suitable for all ages, and utilizes the iPhone and iPod touch accelerometer and touch controls in a very natural way — making it a win for all skill and experience levels.

Technorati Tags: Toy Bot Diaries, iPhone, iPod, App Store, Adventure, Debut, Contest, Challenge, Ten Thousand Dollars

Capybara Games in conjunction with Publisher X is pleased to announce Critter Crunch for the Apple® iPhone™ 3G and iPod® touch will drop from its original App Store price of $9.99 to a limited time promotional price of $5.99. The promotion will begin on Friday, August 1 and will continue throughout the following week ending Friday, August 8, 2008.

Learn more about Critter Crunch, including Screens and Trailer.

Phantom EFX, in conjunction with War Drum Studios and Publisher X, is offering a special seven day promotion for the popular casino game, Reel Deal Texas Hold’Em available for the Apple® iPhone™ 3G and iPod® touch. Consumers who download the game beginning on Friday, August 1 through Friday, August 8, 2008 will enjoy a special promotional price of $.99, a drop from the standard cost of $4.99.

Learn more about Reel Deal Casino Games including Trailers and Screenshots.

Technorati Tags: iPhone, iPod Touch, Capybara Games, Reel Deal, War Drum Studios, Phantom EFX, On Sale, Games, Texas Hold Em, Critter Crunch

“The Apple iPhone 3G and iPod touch are revolutionizing how digital content is consumed and we are extremely proud to include the Reel Deal lineup in the initial launch,” stated Jim Thomson, president of Phantom EFX. “The lineup will consist of four titles that engage players of all ages, specifically capitalizing on the easy-to-use interface of the iPhone 3G.”

The Reel Deal casino games are portable titles with intuitive controls. The flexible game options let players personalize and control the game’s difficulty to meet their own unique style of game play, allowing for the most realistic experience possible.

The lineup includes the following titles:

Reel Deal Slots Features:
- Five separate bonus games and in-game treats abound in the media rich interfaces of the titles, with spectacular effects
- Play slots with real world odds and hope for big money or play with special “Dream World” odds and guarantee yourself big money!
- Phantom’s point and click games translate well to the iPhone 3G for a casual and intuitive experience

Reel Deal Blackjack Features:
- Double tap your cards to hit, swipe over your cards to stand, just like a casino
- Play with 8 different characters and personalities
- Learn the art of the game by taking advice from your in game avatar
- Customizable game rules allow you to personalize your Blackjack experience or even to match your local casino!

Reel Deal Texas Hold’em Features:
- Advanced AI with configurable difficulty
- Play with up to 8 players at once at a single table
- Learn each of the character’s traits and play styles so you can call the bluff
- Raise, call, or fold with just a single intuitive swipe
- Change the rules of the game in real time through an intuitive menu interface
- Configure blinds, pot limits, and AI difficulty to fit your play style

Reel Deal Video Poker Features:
- Select cards to hold with a multitouch and swipes, it’s never been so simple or intuitive
- Try your skills at Jacks or Better, Double Premium Poker, or Deuces Wild
- Personalize your experience with four different beautiful game skins and cards.

Phantom EFX is well known for delivering some of the most realistic casino gaming experiences to date with its Reel Deal series of slot machine, table and card games for Windows PCs. For more information about Phantom EFX or its products please visit: www.phantomefx.com.

Technorati Tags: iPhone, iPod Touch, Games, Casino, Blackjack, Texas Holdem, Slots, Video Poker, PC, Windows, Phantom EFX, Reel Deal, Game Trailers, Screenshots

In Critter Crunch, players assume the role of Biggs, a friendly, furry forest dweller with an unending hunger for tasty critters. Using his long tongue, Biggs must set the food chain in motion by launching smaller critters into the waiting mouths of larger ones, clearing the screen and filling his belly.

Critter Crunch game features:

- Multiple award-winning “Food Chain” puzzle style: Feed smaller critters into larger ones and watch them pop! The longer your chain, the larger the jewel!
- Tons of levels and four amazing game modes to unlock: Adventure Mode, Puzzle Mode, Time Trial and Survival.
- Cute critters, lush hand-painted background and catchy tunes keep the game bouncing!
- Lots of Power-ups and special critters keep things fresh by providing new challenges
- Intuitive tutorials teach you every aspect of the game: Learning to play Critter Crunch is a snap!
- Slick touch controls make playing Critter Crunch a breeze: Simply drag Biggs to move from column to column, and tap him to grab the critters above. Tap again to spit a grabbed critter into the waiting mouths of larger critters above and help the food chain along. Critter Crunch’s drag and tap controls are intuitive, precise and perfectly suited to the iPhone’s touch screen.

For more information about Capybara games and Critter Crunch, please visit www.capybaragames.com.

For more information about Publisher X, please visit www.publisherx.com.

Technorati Tags: Critter Crunch, iPhone, iPod Touch, Critter, Games, Adventure, Puzzle, Time Trial, Food Chain, Publisher X, Capybara games, Game trailer, Screenshots

Zen Studios, creator of the critically acclaimed Xbox LIVE® Arcade game, Pinball FX, announced recently that ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster is now available for download for the Apple® iPhone™ 3G and iPod® touch.

ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster’s endless levels of fun, combined with the colorful and exciting table, provide players with hours of fun. ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster, released by Publisher X, is the first pinball arcade simulator that utilizes the innovative Apple touch Screen.

ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster Game Features:

- Fascinating graphics – full 3D environment, all intricately detailed and rendered with the Rollercoaster theme!
- Addictive, fast gameplay with five main game modes, plus multiple multiball modes!
- Bumpers, ramps, towers and run lanes galore!
- Sophisticated physics model in 3D — perfect physical modeling of the ball and its interaction with the environment
- Explore the playfield in 3D, thanks to the gyroscopic capabilities of the iPhone 3G!
- Nudge the table by shaking the iPhone 3G!
- Hit the High Striker to test your toughness, then go further, and enjoy being hit with 4Gs on the Rocket Ride!

For more information about ZEN Studios and ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster, please visit www.zenstudios.com

For more information about the new iPhone gaming platform, please visit www.apple.com/iphone/appstore/.

For more information about Publisher X, please visit www.publisherx.com.

Note: We will add a trailer to this as soon as we have a chance.

Technorati Tags: iPod touch, iPhone, Zen Studios, Pinball, Zen Pinball, Rollercoaster, Game Features, Game Trailer, Multiple Levels, Publisher X, Screenshots

iPhone users that have a penchant for playing casino style games might want to check out the newest offerings by Publisher X. One of their newest games in the Reel Deal series is Blackjack. Thanks to Phantom EFX, War Drum Studios, and Publisher X, iPhone and iPod touch users can enjoy Blackjack on the go! You will have all of the standard blackjack moves include hit, stay, and double down. Best of all, you can enjoy this anywhere with just the tap of your finger.

The features for the New Reel Deal Blackjack Include:

- Gesture System – Double tap to hit, swipe cards to stand – just like a casino
- Avatars – Choose from 8 different characters and personalities
- Advice – Learn the art of the game by receiving advice from your in-game avatar to hone your skills
- Customizable game rules let you personalize your experience or even match your favorite casino!

You can learn more about this and other Publisher X games at their website.

Technorati Tags: Blackjack, Casino, iPhone, iPod Touch, Game, Casino Game, Gamble, Bet, Publisher X, Phantom EFX, War Drum Studios, Reel Deal