Existing owners of the Wolfenstein 3D for iPhone, here’s a piece of good news for you. An updated version of the first person shooter classic for your favorite handset/iPod Touch has been released. Included in the mix are Spear of Destiny levels – 21 new maps, five new bosses and a new enemy type – ghosts. In addition — and this is where it gets really cool — now you can create and download custom-made maps, just like you could do it in a computer version of the game!
iD Software has set a special page explaining how to use all those custom maps, which you can check out from this link.
The price of the game remains unchanged and it’s $1.99 (AppStore link), quite a bargain considering you’ll get hours of entertainment for those two bucks.
Angry Mob Games‘ upcoming top-down, twin-sticks shooter Guerrilla Bob is one badass looking game. The main character wears a beret, has tons of weapons, and is named ‘Bob’. That right there is the recipe for badass, folks.
Guerrilla Bob will take players across a number of locations like canyons, deserts, and deserted towns. Along the way, he’ll most likely meet some opposition as well as “epic boss battles”. The game will also include multiple levels of difficulty, scoring system, and online leaderboards so you can compare with your friends who the best Bob is!
A company called Sonic Boom has launched a new game for the iPhone and iPod Touch called Alice in Bomberland. Yap, you’ve read that correctly and there’s no any “wonder” about it.
Chris Delon is the main man behind the app, the same guy who made the hit iPhone game – Topple.
The goal of the game is to help Alice get through 48 challenges, themed with the legendary story’s eight most popular characters including The Cheshire Cat, The Hatter, and The Queen of Hearts, while trying to outmaneuver a never-ending barrage of explosives. Alice in Bomberland also features an 11 song soundtrack, 24 types of power-ups, and an artwork designed by professional children’s book illustrator – Mark Meyers.
If this sounds like something exciting, you’re free to check out additional details as well as few more screenshots from the AppStore (the price is $1.99).
Samsung and Handmark are teaming up to launch a new Global Venture Fund to invest in companies and/or individuals with “innovative, market-changing game ideas” for Samsung mobile phones.
The two companies are searching for games that best showcase Samsung mobile phones and the “advanced features they offer.” Both current and new content ideas are encouraged, taking timing and cost into consideration.
Companies and/or individuals selected will receive up to $250,000 each to fund the development of winning ideas. In addition, Handmark will provide assistance with development, testing and certification, as well as distribution of the application through the Samsung Application Store.
If you’re interested, you can get more information from a dedicated website. The deadline for entries is November 20, 2009 at 5 PM CT.
One of the world’s most popular TV icons is getting an iPhone app. It’s David Hasselhoff, whose application is called “Ask The Hoff.”
Here’s what it does (from the press release):
According to the app, scientists have downloaded Hoff’s brain into the iPhone. After the user asks a question and shakes the phone, an animated version of the Hoff replies with one of a number of pre-recorded responses, voiced by Hasselhoff himself.
As you can see, the app is super simple and in that sense I’m not sure many people will pour out a buck to grab it. Then again, many people dig David, me NOT being one of them.
Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) certainly succeeded in getting other major brands on its side. Today we bring you the story of Volkswagen of America, which is launching the latest GTI exclusively on an iPhone game app. And that’s their main marketing vehicle – rest of the budget will be used to entice users to find the app and download it! Yap, that’s mostly PR as well as some paid search marketing.
Apparently, this will cost the auto-maker about $500,000 which is a small change compared with their 2006 GTI launch that ended up costing $60 million. If proves efficient, I’ve no doubts we’ll see every friggin’ auto-maker adopting this approach, turning a novel idea into something super dull.
A company called Mobile Thunder introduced iScratcher, a free application that turns an iPhone/iPod touch into a scratch-to-win game card. The main idea is in getting a portion of mobile marketing dollars. In that sense, the company applied for a patent in an effort to protect its unique idea/use for marketing purposes.
Advertisers sponsor scratch-off games that display on mobile device screens. Players “scratch off” a game card by wiping the screen with a finger to reveal sponsor brand images and potential prizes such as cash, products, coupons, promotional codes, lottery results, or content. Using GPS technology, iScratcher will provide location-specific game odds, prizes and — with another tap of the finger — a map with directions to nearby stores where prizes can be instantly redeemed.
At the moment this is the iPhone/iPod Touch thing only, but I’ve no doubts Mobile Thunder will port its technology to other platforms in no time — they even say Android and BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) versions are in the queue.
I like the idea, as it promotes the win-win concept, with both advertisers and users getting something out of it. The only problem is whether it will reach the tipping point to scale. Without further benefits, I can’t see myself scratching for coupons on a daily basis. We’ll see. In the meantime, you can check out a dedicated website for more information.
Catan – The First Island has found its way into the iTunes App Store, letting you trade clay, build roads, train soldiers, and do everything that made the Settlers of Catan board game a classic. Multiplayer is available, but involves handing off the phone rather than via Bluetooth. Still, even if you want to hone your settling skills solo, characterful AI players are available to keep you on your toes. Additional expansion content is in the works, alongside more game options and scenarios. Go ahead and grab it in the iTunes App Store for $4.99, or if you’re hankering for something free, check out their online game. A more toned-down version for feature phones is also available.
Earlier this month, EA Mobile mentioned NBA Live was making its way to the iPhone platform later this month. As we all know, time does fly, and thus explains NBA Live finally releasing on the App Store.
NBA Live is a great effort by EA to bring its popular basketball game franchise to the iPhone. Players are controlled by touching the left side of the screen, which pops up a virtual control stick onto the screen. You then tilt your finger in the direction you want your player to move to. If you’re in possession of the ball, you can either shoot or pass. Depending on your momentum and how well you’re covered by a defending player, you can even perform a variety of dunks with a flick of your thumb. While on defense, you can steal or attempt to block a shot by jumping.
NBA Live features all 30 NBA teams, players, and accurate stats. Multiple game modes allow players to either play a quick game in Exhibition Mode, or dedicate themselves to a full season of play in Season Mode. Player models and animations are pretty detailed as well, considering the platform its running on. All in all, NBA Live is a title basketball loving iPhone owners should absolutely consider owning.
Reebok is out with a second title (as far as we know) in the AppStore. Released in conjunction with UsTwo and Inside Mobile, Reebok iSprint is a neat little game that sees you running the 100 meters with your fingers to get the fastest time through four courses – indoor, outdoor, grass, and tarmac. That’s done by flicking your finger around — it’s super simple, hence the game is free with the point not only to entertain you, but also to keep the Reebok brand engraved in your brain.
Of course, a social element is also there, thanks to the global scoring system. Last time we checked, the record was around 7.5 seconds, which is quite impressive. In addition, you can also compete with your buddies via Bluetooth.
Finally, Reebok wants to use the app as a medium to reach its customers. Hence, from time to time you can expect to learn about their latest offers…
Catan – The First Island has found its way into the iTunes App Store, letting you trade clay, build roads, train soldiers, and do everything that made the Settlers of Catan board game a classic. Multiplayer is available, but involves handing off the phone rather than via Bluetooth. Still, even if you want to hone your settling skills solo, characterful AI players are available to keep you on your toes. Additional expansion content is in the works, alongside more game options and scenarios. Go ahead and grab it in the 
