Alfabetweter has announced the release of Antletics, a new interactive story for the iPad. The story was designed for the iPad and to be interactive with the user. The story is told in rhyming verse, contains animation and is an audiobook. Any age can interact with the story and learn about bugs.

The story is designed with learning in mind. There are little lice, yes lice are a bit gross, that will explain words to the reader. The reader simply tap on words in the text and a little lice pops up and explains the vocabulary word. The story takes place from an ants point of view. The ant takes a journey to find out what a white object is.

“I wanted to create a universe that brings fun into the hearts of children and their parents,” says Johan Veldeman, author of Antletics. “The children will enjoy the story while their parents can laugh with the hidden lice, depicting cultural icons from their childhood. The Antletics universe expands to the worldwide web with a website offering free goodies like wallpapers, e-cards and colouring pages.”

If you are looking for an educational game about bugs, check out Antletics in the Apple App Store.

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The latest Mac update brought the App Store to the Mac and many of the companies that have had games out for iOS have launched titles for the Mac too. Astraware is one of those companies. Astraware has announced three games for the Mac, Astraware Solitaire, Astraware Mahjong, and OddBlob.

Astraware Solitaire is a collection of single player card games. The game contains twelve of the most popular solitaire games. Astraware Mahjong is a modern version of the old tile-matching game. The new version adds 3D graphics and thirty different puzzle layouts. OddBlob is a puzzle game. OddBlob contains unique graphics that are hand modeled clay.

“We’re eager to extend our success with iOS gaming to the Mac,” said Howard Tomlinson, CEO of Astraware. “We look forward to reaching even more customers with our new games on the Mac App Store.”

If you are looking for a new Mac game, check out the Astraware titles on the App Store for the Mac.

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Apple has announced the New Mac App Store, which is very similar to the App Store for the iPhone/iPod/iPad. The games or apps in the Mac App store are all for the Mac computer. MumboJumbo has wasted no time and has developed ten games for the Mac App store.

The ten games are all available now and can be bought through the Mac App Store. The ten games are Salem Witch Trials, Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials Collector’s Edition, Samantha Swift and the Fountains of Fate, Samantha Swift and the Fountain of Fate Collector’s Edition, Unlikely Suspects, Chainz Galaxy, LUXOR Quest for the Afterlife, Discovery!, Mad Caps, and Twisty Tracks.

“As original pioneers of Mac OS gaming with MacPlay, we are extremely excited to make our new games, as well as our catalog of games for Mac OS from the past 20 years, available directly to our customers on Apple’s world-leading digital distribution platform,” said Cottam.  “Our games span everything from mystery-adventure to innovative matching games to strategy puzzle games—there’s something for everyone.

If any of these games are interesting you, head over to the Mac App Store and pick up a copy for the Mac. It is great to see more games coming to Mac.

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TikGames has announced the release of Ricochet HD on the PlayStation Network. The game is only available in North America, at this time.

Ricochet HD is an action game that combines skill and strategy. The player has to use both skill and strategy equally to pass the levels. Players have to break bricks in an extraterrestrial setting. The use of power ups along the way makes the game a bit easier. Players can choose from 24 different ships all with their own unique weapons that will launch customizable balls at objects.

“We enjoyed the Ricochet series on other platforms and are delighted to recreate it for the PlayStation Network.” said Anatoly Tikhman, Founder and CEO of TikGames.  “With its robust feature set including a ring collection game, countless levels and the unique ability to recall a ball while in play, Ricochet HD is by far the best in class for brick busting games.”

If you like brick breaking games, check out Ricochet HD on the PlayStation Network.

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Launching Pad Games has announced that Scarlett and the Spark of Life is now on sale for 99 cents in the Apple App Store. The price cut coincides with a new update that has been released. The update adds a ‘Visual Commentary’ feature. The commentary features allows users to behind the scenes and explore the development of the game.

Scarlett and the Spark of Life takes players on an adventure with a sharp-tongued princess and her mechanical horse. Players have enjoyed the story line and the ease of game play. The game was designed specifically for Apple iOS devices. It features easy touch game play.

Scarlett and the Spark of Life is on sale now, so don’t pass up the opportunity to grab a great game for a discounted price.

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