Postman Pat is a puzzle game for the iPhone/iPod Touch. The puzzles consist of a few different types of mini-games. Sometimes players will have to stamp envelopes as they are coming off of a conveyor belt and other times they will have to match two letters going to the same person. Each game requires the user to attain a certain amount of points.

The points the player needs to advance to the next level is given to the player before the game starts. If the player is not able to attain the allotted number of points, the level will need to be played again. The player can keep playing until they pass the level. In Story Mode players can not progress to the next mini game until the one they are on is complete.

The mini games are not too difficult, but some of them take some getting use to. The stamping of envelopes took a time or two to get use to touching the stamp in the correct spot. If the player touched the envelope in the wrong spot the stamp would go over the address, which would result in no points for the envelope.

The touch controls work well and the game never mis-registered a touch. The touch mechanisms are easy to use and make it easy to navigate through the game.

Over all, Postman Pat is a fun set of mini games that will keep players entertained for a while. The game is set up perfectly for short bursts of game play. Players can play much longer, but each mini game can be played in a matter of minutes, which makes them convenient for waiting in line or for an appointment. Players that like puzzle games in the form of mini games can’t go wrong with Postman Pat.

PlayFirst has announced an update to Diner Dash for the iPhone/iPod Touch. The update adds improvements and additions to the game. The update will entice new and old players alike and adds more content for players on the go. The update adds new graphics and levels, as well as, refined controls.

The update offers an exclusive restaurant for players on the iPhone/iPod Touch. The new restaurant comes just in time for Valentines day and is appropriately named, Romantic Rendezvous. The new place comes with 10 levels that require players to take a run down shack and turn it into a great restaurant and the perfect place to take a Valentines date.

“Diner Dash on the iPhone and iPod touch has been a big hit with mobile gamers and fans of the Diner Dash series,” says Chris Williams, Senior Product Manager of PlayFirst. “With the new Diner Dash update we’re giving players more of what they love about the series: the ability to tap, touch or slide their fingers to seat and serve customers on their way to restaurant renown, improving the landscape of time-management games in the mobile space.”

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NinjaBee has announced A World of Keflings will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade. A World of Keflings is the follow up game to the popular A Kingdom for Keflings.

“A World of Keflings is much more than a sequel,” said Steve Taylor, President of NinjaBee. “It’s a new game with a ton of new features, including some innovative ideas that stand out from both Live Arcade and full retail games.  A World of Keflings also has a new story focus, with new exotic lands, characters, quests, buildings, customization options, and a lot more.”

Players will be treated to a more complete chronicle of the Kefling world than in the first game. Players can play as their Xbox Live avatar and build Kefling lands. Each land contains its own climate and culture as well as unique resources, buildings and tech trees.

If you are into building type arcade style games, check out A World of Keflings when it arrives on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010.

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G5 Entertainment has announced the release of Jane’s Hotel for the iPhone/iPod Touch. The game is a time management game where players have to run a functioning hotel chain. They have to handle the customers and take care of the luggage and anything else the customer needs.

Jane’s Hotel was originally a game for the PC and has been brought over to the mobile devices. Now players can get a time management fix any where they are. Players will have to keep patrons happy by making sure their rooms are clean, bringing them drinks and preparing meals for the guests.  If players can manage to keep the guests happy, they will bring in money. The money can be used to upgrade the hotel from a 2 star hotel to a 5 star hotel.

If you like time management games, check out the 40 levels Jane’s Hotel has to offer.

Big Head Games has announced the release of Revs! for the iPhone/iPod Touch. The game brings old school racing to new devices. Old school racing games are the good old ones with 8 bit graphics, such as Super Sprint and R.C Pro-Am.

Players have the option to play the Championship and attempt to conquer eight different courses against four different opponents. Players are battling to finish first and get the Championship Gold Cup.  If the championship does not sound appealing to you, you can compete for the fastest time. Players can upload their times to a central server and attempt to get the top time in the world.

If your looking for an old school racing game, check out Revs!.