LUMA, by Walt Disney, is a unique puzzle game. The game has a simple objective, connect the lighted paths by linking the nodes. As easy as that sounds, the game provides a challenging game play.

The controls are nicely designed, you are able to rotate the lighted nodes using a control bar on the left side of the screen. As you rotate a node the lines inside the node will connect to the lines in the next node causing it to light up. You continue to connect the nodes until you have reached the end.

LUMA contains two game modes; Adventure and Survival. The Survival mode is locked until you have completed all the levels in Adventure mode. You are also able to view any acheivements you have unlocked.

A few things to note. You may only rotate nodes that are lighted and you do not have to use all the nodes on the screen. You only use as many nodes as are needed to connect the beginning to the end.

I have to be honest, I’m a puzzle-gameaholic… LUMA not only provides the challenge I love to see in a puzzle game it does so in a well-designed, entertaining and relaxing manner. If you are into puzzle games, LUMA is most definitely worth the $0.99 price tag.

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App Description:

LUMA. CHOOSE LUMA FOR BRILLIANT GAMING!

In LUMA, your goal is to connect the lighted path from one end to the other. Connect the path by linking colorful branching nodes. Rotate each node clockwise or counterclockwise by sliding your finger up or down the control bars.

LUMA includes two game modes, Adventure and Survival, with more than 50 levels of varying challenges. The game also features great graphics, cool sound effects and engaging music.

LUMA, discover puzzle gaming in a new light.

iBlast Moki, a very cool physics game, has been updated to version 1.1. The update includes quite a few updates and improvements.

Main features for the update:
- New completely redesigned online menu with new filters (filter by level designer, style, difficulty and featured by Godzilab).
- New Scary Halloween Mokis
- The Halloween environment can also be used when creating your own levels.
- New languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Turkish.

Smaller improvements:
- Added a button quit when you finish a level.
- Better item manipulation when zoomed in or out.
- New sound when timing the bombs.
- Fix crash bug when placing elements outside of the physical space.

As we mentioned previously, iBlast Moki is having a Level Creating Competition. The ten best levels will be selected and will be included “in their own dedicated world with new graphics for the next iBlast Moki update.” Here is a little more info about the 1.2 update.

“We are actively working on the next update (1.2) which will have new content, including 3 new worlds with their exclusive graphics as well as 2 completely new items with their own physics.

One of the world will contain the 10 best levels selected from the iBlast Moki creation contest. Participant of the level creation contest can win up to 250$ of iTunes Gift Card. More information about the contest can be found on our website – www.godzilab-games.com”

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Command & Conquer RED ALERT, by EA Mobile, is now available in the App Store. They didn’t quite make their October released date but, two days late isn’t too bad. You can pick the game up for $9.99.

Check out THIS post for a video demo and more screenshots of Command & Conquer RED ALERT.

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App Store Description:

ACHIEVE VICTORY WITH TOUCHSCREEN POWER
Drag and scroll to gauge the battlefield. Pinch-zoom in and out of the action. Select and move units with a tap. Control multiple units at once!

CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE FACTION
Fight for Soviet domination or battle to restore peace with the Allies. Deploy military might unique to each side and engage in different campaign storylines.

BATTLE THROUGH 12 COMBAT LEVELS
Fight in Skirmish Mode on two different battlefield maps with war squads you create and control.

MANAGE TROOPS ON REALISTIC BATTLEFIELDS
Command units in different environmental conditions. Build your base and manage supplies with a new easy-to-use combat system.

ARM YOURSELF FOR ALL-OUT WAR
Employ classic units like Kirov Air Ships and new units like the Paladin Tank. Or R&D new technologies to destroy your enemies.
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READY FOR MORE ACTION?
Add our Map Pack containing SIX MORE skirmish maps for an additional low price. Playable in both single and multiplayer modes!
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UPCOMING FEATURES…

FREE MULTIPLAYER: Download the FREE multiplayer function to go head-to-head against your opponents via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

“EMPIRE OF THE RISING SUN” EXPANSION PACK: Expand the action with a third faction with its own story, units, and buildings for an additional low price. Get extra elite Soviet and Ally units for even more battlefield intensity.
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CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EXCITING GAMES:
ROCK BAND, The Sims™ 3, TETRIS®
& MADDEN NFL 10 by EA Sports™

Just a week and a half after it’s initial release, Rock Band is on sale. The popular game is on sale for $6.99 this week-end only. So, if the $9.99 launch price was a little steep for you, you could always pick it up while it is 30% off.

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App Store Description:

30% OFF – ROCKIN’ SAVINGS THIS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND ONLY!!

“Rock Band is the best music/rhythm game on the App Store.” – Chris Reed, Slide to Play

“This is a real Rock Band experience.”
– Levi Buchanan, IGN.com
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JAM ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS
Play solo, or push it to the limit with LIVE BLUETOOTH MULTIPLAYER. Play with 2-4 bandmates, earn unison bonuses, and save friends that drop out by activating overdrive.

Enjoy the first full band multiplayer experience on the iPhone or iPod touch.

ALL 4 WAYS TO PLAY, ANY DIFFICULTY
Rock out on guitar, bass, drums or vocals to MP3-quality songs on easy, medium or difficult. Play solo, or start a band with friends from around the world. Jump into Quickplay for casual sessions or take it on the road in Tour Mode.

TURN IT UP ONLINE
If you can’t get your band together over Bluetooth, sync up via Facebook on your own time.

Use the in-game message center to check your band’s status and get Push Notifications when friends invite you to rock out.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC
Play along with 20 legendary songs from great bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, The Beastie Boys, and more!

TAKE IT TO THE TOP & EARN THE PERKS
Start out playing in grungy dives and work all the way up to stadium-rock stardom. Collect rewards and achievements that provide replay value and depth to even the most experienced Rock Band veterans.
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THE ROCK DOESN’T STOP!
Check out the in-game Music Store to purchase additional tracks from OK Go, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Lenny Kravitz, Social Distortion, Devo, and more for an additional great, low price!
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NOTE: Rock Band requires 3.0+ OS.
For optimal performance, Rock Band plays best with versions 3.1 and above. Live Bluetooth Multiplayer not available on first gen iPhone or iPod touch.

Today Sunstorm Interactive, the developer of the original PC Deer Hunter game, announced the release of Real Deer Hunting. Real Dear Hunting is a realistic hunting game that “boasts realistic deer behaviors, outstanding graphics, and the most immersive hunting experience available.” You can pick the game up for $0.99 the App Store (this is a limited-time, half-price launch sale).

“Real Deer Hunting tests players’ skill, patience, and persistence as they find themselves in realistic locations, using all the tools of the trade to bring in and bag that elusive monster buck. Playing the game is an incredible experience that closely simulates real-life hunting where you’ll need the same techniques and feel the same thrills as on opening day of deer season! Unmatched graphics and sounds, realistic deer behavior, rain and snow effects, use of rattling antlers or a buck grunt call will satisfy even the most diehard hunter.”

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App Store Description:

*** -SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICING- ***
50% OFF – Buy now before the price goes up!

Introducing Real Deer Hunting from the developers of the original Deer Hunter game – and founders of the hunting game genre back in 1997. Real Deer Hunter is the first in a series of ultra realistic hunting games. Real Deer Hunting boasts realistic deer behaviors, outstanding graphics, and the most immersive hunting experience available.

Hunt the hardwoods of snowy Indiana or the scrubby plains of rugged Texas all while being surrounded by the sounds of nature, blowing clouds, falling snow, or pouring rain!

Use your hunting skills to call in doe, bucks, or elusive, non-typical monster bucks! Deer have real-life behaviors: they wander to food sources, hear your calls, and respond to your scent and movement. A spray of cover scent will keep you hidden while you spot distant deer with range-finding binoculars. Use rattling antlers and doe bleat or buck grunt calls to attract the biggest buck for your trophy. Unlock new stands as you work toward the most prized hunting spots in the state!

GAME FEATURES:

* Amazing, realistic deer behavior for the best in hunting simulation
* Realistic location art and environment sound effects accurate to the actual hunting areas
* Selection of weapons: a shotgun, rifle with scope, and compound bow
* Choose to hunt from 16 different hunt stands in Texas or Indiana
* Realistic weather conditions including wind, moving clouds, rain and snow effects
* All the tools of the trade – rattling antlers, a buck grunt call, a doe bleat call, and binoculars for luring deer in for a clean shot.
* Track your progress with ongoing hunting statistics: number of hunts, longest shot, biggest buck, and others…
* Fill your trophy room with doe or up to 8 different trophy bucks including monster bucks and non-typical racks
* Brag about your trophy room with friends by emailing them your trophy room and hunting statistics

Can you bag the big bucks?

Recommended for fans of:
Flick Fishing, iHunt, Deer Hunter 3D, Turkey Hunt, & 3D Hunting

Future Updates will include:
-Even more hunting stands for endless hunt variety
-Have a suggestion or comment?

Visit us on the web at: www.sunstorm.net for news, product announcements, and the latest games from Sunstorm.

Please email us your comments. We value your opinion and want to build games that you want to play. Email us at: comments@sunstorm.net

Follow us online at: twitter.com/sunstormgames

Press Release:

Sunstorm Announces Real Deer Hunting Game for iPhone and iPod Touch

iPhone and iPod Touch users can finally enjoy an amazingly realistic hunting experience in the palm of their hand with the new Real Deer Hunting iPhone app developed by the founders of the hunting game genre! It’s now available for download on the App Store at a special introductory price of $0.99.

Indianapolis, Indiana – (October 26, 2009) – Sunstorm Interactive Inc. the founder of the hunting game genre and the developer of the hit game Deer Hunter proudly announces the release of their first hunting game for the iPhone platform. Building on the style and knowledge of over 50+ value games and hunting simulations, Real Deer Hunting provides the most realistic hunting experience available on the App Store for less than $1.00!

Real Deer Hunting tests players’ skill, patience, and persistence as they find themselves in realistic locations, using all the tools of the trade to bring in and bag that elusive monster buck. Playing the game is an incredible experience that closely simulates real-life hunting where you’ll need the same techniques and feel the same thrills as on opening day of deer season! Unmatched graphics and sounds, realistic deer behavior, rain and snow effects, use of rattling antlers or a buck grunt call will satisfy even the most diehard hunter.

The game also features:

*Selection of weapons: a shotgun, rifle with scope, and compound bow
*Choose from 16 different hunt stands in Texas or Indiana
*Binoculars with variable zoom and range finder to spot deer in the distance
*Camera to document every trip and share those photos with friends over email.
*Hunting statistics to track progress and establish bragging rights!
*Trophy room where you can view10 different deer trophies in stunning detail
*Brag about your trophies! Send the trophies to your friends over email – proof you are a skilled hunter!

“As the developers of the original Deer Hunter, we’re excited to bring a realistic simulation of deer hunting to the iPhone and iPod audience. From casual gamers to hardcore hunters, Real Deer Hunting provides an amazing and immersive gameplay experience. This is just the first in a series of hunting games and a small part of our catalog of up and coming iPhone games.” – said Anthony Campiti, president and founder of Sunstorm Interactive Inc.

For more information, please visit: www.sunstormgames.com

About Sunstorm Interactive:

Sunstorm Interactive, founded in May of 1995 by Anthony Campiti as a software development studio focused on game development, is best known as the creator of the run away hit Deer Hunter. Deer Hunter was the number one game in the country for three months in 1997, shocking industry experts, and spawning a new gaming genre – the hunting simulation. Sunstorm continued with its success, developing over 50 different games which have sold in excess of 6 million units worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sunstormgames.com.

NBA Live, by EA Sports, is now available in the App Store. The game was due to be released by the end of the month and it looks like they made it. Like most AE Mobile games when they are first released, you can pick up NBA Live for $9.99.

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NOTHING BUT NET
NBA LIVE by EA SPORTS™ delivers the most realistic 5-on-5 action available for iPhone® and iPod touch®!
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AUTHENTIC TEAMS, REAL STARS, TRUE LEGENDS
With real NBA rosters, you can dominate the game as Dwight Howard and other All-NBA stars. Or unlock legends from favorite NBA teams like the Lakers, Celtics, Sixers, and more.

MULTIPLE MODES FOR EVERY KIND
OF NBA ACTION
Match up all 30 NBA teams in the new 82-game Season Mode. Play a casual game in Exhibition Mode, or battle all the way the Finals in the ultra-intense Playoff Mode.

PLAY WITH TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL
Control the game with a virtual analog stick. Use the accelerometer to accurately shoot free-throws. Press the clipboard to pick from multiple plays on offense or to set your strategy on defense.

KEEP HOT WITH A COOL SOUNDTRACK
Stay in the zone with the beat of15 music tracks from artists like Matt and Kim, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit.

COMMENTARY FROM A BROADCAST LEGEND
Hear legendary announcer Marv Albert accent the action as you rain 3s from downtown.

A PICK-UP-AND-PLAY GAME
Tip-off anytime, anywhere, and watch your game come to life in vivid 3D. It’s intuitive enough for the casual gamer, but delivers the authenticity that hardcore fans demand.

“Qwiboo proudly presents Aqua Globs – a fun, bewitchingly addictive game! Very easy to get into with the main aim to gain points by joining cute wiggly globs. Touch and drag to navigate them and join them together. But watch out! Blue & orange globs don’t like each other, and you only have three lives!

Will you be able to handle the gaining speed as time goes on? Before you know it, the globs are coming from every angle! Keep your cool to navigate the little foolish creatures! Aqua Globs is an entertainingly strategic game where agility and quick thinking are essential. Guaranteed you won’t be able to put down this tantalizingly exciting game that will always having you wanting ‘just one more go’!”

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Enigmo 2 is currently on sale for $2.99. This is down from it’s original price of $3.99. This is the first time the app has been on sale since it’s launch sale early September.

“The best puzzle game for the iPhone has entered a new dimension! Enigmo 2 is the successor to our award winning puzzle game, Enigmo. There are streams of falling water droplets, plasma and laser beams, and your goal is to get them into their container by using the various puzzle piece that you are given. Enigmo 2 goes to a new dimension as the puzzles are now three-dimensional! We’ve also added tons of new gameplay elements including lasers, plasma, gravetoids, teleporters, gravity inverters, etc. There are 50 all new levels in Enigmo 2, and an awesome music soundtrack!”

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The developer’s of iBlast Moki, a very cool physics puzzle game, are holding a level creating contest. The ten best levels will be selected and will be included “in their own dedicated world with new graphics for the next iBlast Moki update.” The winners will also receive a $25 iTunes gift card. Below is more info about the context.

If you haven’t check out iBlast Moki yet, you will want to take a look at it. It remains one of my favorite games. For more info about the game, check out my review HERE.

iBlast Moki Contest

The rules
- You will have to create totally new levels with original puzzle ideas using a variety of items.
- We will select the 10 best levels we receive and include them in their own dedicated world with new graphics for the next iBlast Moki update.
- You can win multiple times and will get a 25$ iTunes gift card for each of your levels that is selected and published.
- You will also get your name in the credits if your level is selected.

How to participate
- Create a level with the level editor in iBlast Moki for iPhone/iPod Touch.
- Try to create complex and difficult level using a wide variety of items in the nature environment.
- You level name should start with XX so that we can identify it for the competition.
- Upload it using the online sharing feature in iBlast Moki.
- Take a screenshot of the solution and email it to contest at godzilab-games dot com
- All levels should be uploaded before midnight on Sunday 8th November 2009
- We will select the best levels, and you will receive an email if your level is chosen

Notes
- We won’t accept existing or similar levels to the ones already uploaded or in the game, so please make sure your levels are completely new with original ideas.
- The levels should be using the standard physics (not the water physics).
- We would like to see complex and hard levels using a wide variety of items.

The much anticipated Rock Band, by EA Mobile, is now available in the App Store. As I predicted, you are going to have to shell out $9.99 for the game. Let us know in the comments if you decided to take the plug or if you are holding off for a sale.

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** FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! **
Play Rock Band, the best band music game of all time – now on your iPhone® or iPod touch®!
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JAM ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS
Play solo, or push it to the limit with LIVE BLUETOOTH MULTIPLAYER. Play with 2-4 bandmates, earn unison bonuses, and save friends that drop out by activating overdrive.

Enjoy the first full band multiplayer experience on the iPhone or iPod touch.

ALL 4 WAYS TO PLAY, ANY DIFFICULTY
Rock out on guitar, bass, drums or vocals to MP3-quality songs on easy, medium or difficult. Play solo, or start a band with friends from around the world. Jump into Quickplay for casual sessions or take it on the road in Tour Mode.

TURN IT UP ONLINE
If you can’t get your band together over Bluetooth, sync up via Facebook on your own time.

Use the in-game message center to check your band’s status and get Push Notifications when friends invite you to rock out.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC
Play along with 20 legendary songs from great bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, The Beastie Boys, and more!

TAKE IT TO THE TOP & EARN THE PERKS
Start out playing in grungy dives and work all the way up to stadium-rock stardom. Collect rewards and achievements that provide replay value and depth to even the most experienced Rock Band veterans.
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THE ROCK DOESN’T STOP!
Check out the in-game Music Store to purchase additional tracks from OK Go, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Lenny Kravitz, Social Distortion, Devo, and more for an additional great, low price!
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NOTE: Rock Band requires 3.0+ OS.
For optimal performance, Rock Band plays best with versions 3.1 and above. Live Bluetooth Multiplayer not available on first gen iPhone or iPod touch.

Today, Lexic has been update to version 2.0. I very rarely write about App Store app updates but, this is absolutely my favorite word game. The update adds a new game option called Quest.

Quest adds a whole new dimension to the game. The object of Quest is still to earn as many points as possible but, in order to advance to the next level, you have to collect the specified amount of Gold letters (by using them in a word). That sounds easy enough however, you have to collect them while navigating through Bomb, Lock, Virus and Letter Switching titles.

A very nice update to an already superb application. If you love a good word game, this is a most definitely a must-have. Check it out.

Version 2.0 Full Change Log:
• New Game: Quest
• 3 New Feats
• More Unlockable Content

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“It’s an iPhone gem, a must-have word game.” – Zack Shapiro, Tumblr iPhone App Reviews

“…fun and engaging with a stylish design and well implemented user interface. All the elements we like to see in an iPhone game.” – Kelvin Beecroft, Phoxware.com

“I honestly cannot think of one thing that I would like to see in this app that it doesn’t already have.” – Brooke, Apple iPhone School

“…will have you playing anywhere you’ve got 10 seconds peace.” – Jon Mason, MacApper.com

FOUR IN ONE!
Immerse yourself into the beautiful and exhilarating world of Lexic, where variety of gameplay is king and your lexical skills are stretched to the max!

Craft words, rack up points, unlock gorgeous tile sets, and battle for worldwide fame and honor on our global high score leader boards.

And with four unique play modes, you’ll be able to come back to Lexic again and again.

QUEST
As you craft words and pass through levels of ever increasing difficulty, you’ll encounter an assortment of special tiles that will challenge and help you on your way to points and glory.

CASCADE
Find as many words as you can in an everlasting stream of tiles.

BLACKOUT
Choose your words carefully to clear the board and advance to ever higher rounds.

STASIS
The tiles don’t disappear, so try every word you can find.

There’s something for everyone in Lexic—strategy, speed, and just plain fun!

FEATURES
• Four play modes: Quest, Cascade, Blackout & Stasis
• Timed play & practice modes
• TWL & SOWPODS word lists
• Listen to your music while you play
• Global high scores
• 18 challenging Feats: unlock tile sets, frames, and special abilities
What’s new

• New Game: Quest
• 3 New Feats
• More Unlockable Content