The initial European release was basically summed up as an interesting idea that needed better execution. But the developers, Dynamic Systems, took the criticism to heart and went back to the drawing board and retooled the game (and renamed it to Age of Hammer Wars) for its upcoming NA release (which will hopefully be soon?).
This update is apparently also available in Europe, free if you’ve already bought the game or won it in the contest here. They addressed the main complaint (the controls) and changed some of the levels for the better.
When Sony announced the Minis program, they announced a lot of games that never came out, some despite having descriptions and screenshots released for them. But perplexingly to me, we’ve also gotten the complete opposite of that, games that just come from out of nowhere. Hive Sweeper is one of those games, coming from Skylon Games. They have a website, but it’s almost completely blank, no mention of this game at all. So apologies for the screenshots from my digital camera, I couldn’t find any proper ones.
Still, the name is a pretty big clue as to what the game is about. It’s essentially Minesweeper, the game included with Windows. But with a bee theme. If you aren’t familiar with it, basically it’s a sort of logic game where you have to figure out where there are mines and where there aren’t, by sort of deducing it. You are given some clues in the form of numbers on the squares, which tells you how many mines are adjacent to it (including diagonally). Read the rest of ”Hive Sweeper – Minesweeper With a Bee Theme” »
*EDIT: This draw is now closed. The winners will be announced in the comments and emailed personally with their codes. Thanks to everyone who entered.
FREEBIES TA-HAYM!
Alexey from Beatshapers magnificently sent us a heap of codes to give away to all of you (actually only 8 of you). If you always felt left out from our previous giveaways because your territories aren’t eligible for the competition, celebrate! This time both US and European players can join the fun! Four from each territory will win the code, so fire away!
These codes allow you to download Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter for free. If you don’t know anything about this game check out our review here: Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter.
Entry Details:
- All you have to do is comment on this post below. That gets your name in the hat. After 5 days we will pick 8 (4 from each territory) names from the hat and send them the codes.
- IMPORTANT: Kindly specify your territory, put “US” or “EU” right below your comment. Those who didn’t follow instructions will be automatically disqualified.
The ESRB has just rated this game from Fair Play Labs. It’s rated just for the PSP, but it’s originally an iPhone game, so it seems likely to be a Mini. Curiously, the publisher on the iPhone was Chillingo (who have brought over numerous Minis, including the upcoming Angry Birds) but the ESRB lists Creat as the publisher in this case (they also bring over a lot of games).
Basically it’s a beat-em up where you play a giant monster. Sort of like the old game Rampage, only deeper.
WackyLands Boss is a frenzied virtual monster game, where players assume the role of a gigantic creature attempting to destroy the magical kingdom. Once players have designed and given life to their monster, they will explore the quirky environments of WackyLands and fight brave heroes defending each region. Princesses beware – they are the monster’s most favorite food in this fun, role-reversal game!
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The Game Atelier sent us a robust press release regarding the release date of their mini: The Flying Hamster. Flying Hamster is an action-horizontal shooter that lets you control Newton a…well, a flying hamster to save his girl. This game will be released on Sept. 8th, 2010 priced at 6.99€. North American players will have to wait for future updates regarding the date of its release in their territories. Here are The Flying Hamster’s features:
- 6 unique environments packed with fun from the sunflower fields to the big Japanese city or crazy ancient Egypt
- 8 freaky weapons scattered among the levels
- More than 35 different enemies (sneaky penguins, anti-air cows, exploding foxes, ninja squirrels, toaster-robots…)
- 6 dreadful and unpredictable bosses
- A neat and powerful Soundtrack made from catchy tunes and killer guitar solos
- An unlockable Hard Mode specifically designed for veteran players
Read the rest of ”The Flying Hamster: Release Date and Price” »
3 new minis in the World this week
Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling is a sports game featuring classic air hockey and bowling.
Fort Commander: King’s Gambit is a twist on the tower defence genre of strategy games as the player has both defensive and offensive game play modes.
Hive Sweeper is a mine sweeper kind of game. Let us see if they can offer something new.
Here’s the release list:
*Red = New Worldwide
US Minis
- *Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling – ($3.99)
European Minis
- *Hive Sweeper (£3.49/€3.99)
- *Fort Commander: King’s Gambit (£3.49/€3.99)
Price Drops (US)
- Let’s Golf! – Sale (was $4.99–now $0.99)- Review
Price Drops (EU)
- Let’s Golf! — Sale(was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)- Review
- Breakquest — Sale ((was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)- Review
