King.com has announced the release of Miner Speed for the Android platform. King.com has been dedicated to making cross platform games and this release marks the beginning of the Android games.

Miner Speed is a match three game that requires players to match three of the same color gem in order to increase their multiplier. The higher the multiplier the more points players can achieve. The Android version can play with friends on Facebook or play alone on their Android platform to prepare for later games against friends.

“With more than 500,000 Android devices currently being activated on a daily basis, the launch of Miner Speed for Android provides users even more access to experience our social games.  As the fastest growing and most widely used operating system – now owning 36 percent of the worldwide mobile marketplace – we are now able to connect to millions of potential new users,” said Riccardo Zacconi, CEO, King.com. “Entering the Android arena with Miner Speed is another testament to our team’s mission to give users the games they want, anywhere and anytime, on any device or platform.”

If you own an Android phone or tablet, look for Miner Speed in the App store.

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PopCap Games has announced they will be releasing Bejeweled 3 on five different platforms. Bejeweled 3 will be released on Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PSN, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE Arcade. The title will be released on all five platforms at the same time in Q4 2011.

“Critics agree that Bejeweled 3 raised the standard for match-3 games to new heights,” said Ed Allard, studio head at PopCap Games.  “This holiday, we’re bringing that experience to PlayStation 3, PSN, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and Nintendo DS gamers with adaptations that look great and play even better on each platform.”

Bejeweled 3 took the match three genre to the next level. The third installment added eight mini-games and a complete revision of sound and graphics. The fundamental game play has not changed; players still match three or more of the same gem. Bejeweled 3 is a fun game and it is great news that it will be coming to more platforms.

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PopCap Games has announced a deal with Amazon where PopCap will offer two games exclusively on Amazon’s Android App Store. These are the first PopCap games to come to Android. The games will be available during two different two week periods. Chuzzle will be available beginning tomorrow through May 30, and will be followed by Plants vs. Zombies for Android during a second exclusive offer later this month. Both games will be entirely free for the first day. After the first day, the games will retail for $2.99.

“Our relationship with Amazon is pivotal to PopCap’s overall strategy in bringing a growing roster of mobile titles to the ever-widening base of smartphone users,” noted Giordano Bruno Contestabile, PopCap’s senior director of global product and business strategy for mobile.  “By making these titles available on the Android platform, we’ll significantly extend the reach of our top franchises to legions of new mobile customers and gaming fans alike.”

Chuzzle is a a match three game where players have to match three or more of the same color chuzzle. Players drag the line of chuzzle to like them up in three or more of the same colors. Plants vs Zombies is a tower defense type game where players have to stop the on coming zombies.

If you own a device with Android, check out PopCap’s offerings.

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Avanquest has announced the upcoming release of Jewel Link Chronicles: Legend of Athena for the Nintendo DS. The game features match three game play and challenges the players to match three objects of the same kind to complete the level and progress through the game.

There are five different eras to challenge the players. The player will travel through the eras constructing different buildings and battling mythological creatures, while collecting gold and jewels. Players use the stylus to drag orbs onto the board and destroy blue marble slots. The levels is complete when all blue slots have been destroyed.

Jewel Link Chronicles: Legend of Athena will be available February 25th.

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Taito has announced that the classic Puzzle Bobble (known in some circles as Bust-a-Move) is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch, with some new features not seen in the original.

The updated version, called New Puzzle Bobble, features a new way to fling bubbles in an attempt to match 3. Joining the regular Tap Shot and Sling Shot is the Jump Shot, which is new to the series. The Jump Shot offers the ability to launch a bubble over interposing obstacles, landing at a point chosen by the player.

Another new feature is the Game Over Countdown. While in previous editions of PUZZLE BOBBLE, bubbles reaching the bottom of the play field instantly led to a Game Over result, NEW PUZZLE BOBBLE offers a three-second countdown, allowing quick-witted players to save themselves from defeat. Particularly helpful for newcomers to the series, the Game Over Countdown adds an additional dimension to play that can also be appreciated by veteran players.

New Puzzle Bobble comes with 80 Story Mode stages and 55 unlockable Achievements, and is available from the iTunes Store for $6.49. You can order the game here.

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