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Astraware has announced the release of Astraware Casino for mobile phones that run Android. The game is a collection of Casino games from around the world. Some of the games include Texas Hold ‘Em Poker (Limit and No Limit versions), Roulette, Slots, Blackjack and Craps.

Players have 11 games total to test their skills out on. The players will start out with $1000 of virtual money and try to grow that $1000. If luck is not on their side and they end up losing all their money, there is a bank in the game that is more than willing to loan the player more money to gamble with. The other use for the bank is a place for players to stash their mad cash they get from winning big.

“We’re thrilled to be releasing Astraware Casino for Android devices today,” said David Oakley, Astraware’s Chief Technology Officer. “We’ve designed the game to make the most of each Android phone’s capabilities, from the HTC Tattoo up to the Motorola Droid or Google Nexus One.”

Astraware Casino can be purchased from the Android Market.

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The Game Equation has announced they have started working on Deep Blue Sea 2. As you may expect, Deep Blue Sea 2 is the sequel to Deep Blue Sea and keeps the match three game play style. The setting is exotic locations and underwater cities.

The goal of the game is to release the buried artifacts. Players release the artifacts by matching three of a kind of sea creatures and treasure. Match three games have been around for some time, so Game Equation has added other features to keep the game fresh and exciting. Players will have to rotate the board and perform other advanced maneuvers.

Players will have plenty of game play with over 200 match-3 levels and more than 60 hidden object levels in three unique locations. The game boasts easy to learn game play and controls. Players can also earn money to upgrade, purchase new equipment or purchase other divers to work on their crew.

Brian Meidell, founder of The Game Equation, said, “Casual games shouldn’t sacrifice quality, innovation or complexity. The superior graphics and level of engagement are unprecedented in Deep Blue Sea 2 and will appeal to first-time players and experienced casual gamers alike.”

Deep Blue Sea 2 will be available in March 2010.

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A Tale in the Desert is a unique MMO game that is based more from a social aspect. The massive multi-player online (MMO) game is not one big game, but a collection of mini-games. Players can build their own world from scratch and move the game along at their own pace. The only thing limiting the story is the pace of the player.

There are two stories going on at the same time and this is the first time this is taking place. The new server runs the second story and the first server runs the original story. The other feature that sets this game apart from other MMO games is there is no combat and death occurs very rarely.  The game is based on trade skills and players will find it easier to work with other players, but it is not required.  If players choose, they can go against the crowd.

If you like MMO games that don’t require you to run around and fight things, but concentrate more on the social aspect, check out A Tale in the Desert.

99Games has announced the release of Create a Mall for the iPhone/iPod Touch. The game is a building simulation game and requires players to fill the mall with stores people want to shop at and will spend their money at. It is not good enough to just get one mall up and running, players have to create thriving malls across six different cities.

Players take on the role of Kelly, an up and coming mall developer. As the players complete the levels, they will earn money and can spend that money on jewelry, clothing or office decorations. Players will have the chance to earn shopping credits, as well, but they have to make the goal of the level or will not be rewarded with the shopping credits.

”We are very excited to work with 99Games on the iPhone version of Create A Mall, the game did wonderful as a casual download and the iPhone should extend this IP to millions of new customers,” said Lloyd Melnick, CCO at Merscom.

If you are into building simulation games, check out Create a Mall.

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THQ has announced the upcoming release of Nancy Drew: The Model Mysteries for the Nintendo DS. The game is a compendium of three books, “Model Crime,” “Model Menace” and “Model Suspect”. Players will be able to jump into the adventure of all three books in one game.

Nancy Drew is known for being a great detective and the game focuses around her detective skills. Nancy is a bridesmaid in a wedding, but it is not an ordinary wedding. The wedding is being filmed for TV because the Groom is a reality TV star. The wedding was hectic, but going all according to plan until an unknown villain started sabotaging the wedding.

Players will have to interrogate fifteen different suspects and try to put together the clues and determine who is sabotaging the wedding. Players find the person causing the sabotage by playing mini games, solving baffling puzzles, searching locations, and interviewing evasive suspects. Nancy has to be careful and not get herself hurt along the way.

If you are into puzzle/adventure games, keep a look out for Nancy Drew: The Model Mysteries. The game will be released in February.

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