OGPlanet announced Hockey Dash has entered open beta. Hockey Dash is a free to play online game that is a combination between street hockey and ice hockey. The strategy is taken from ice hockey, while the fast pace action is taken from street hockey.

Players attempt to score on their opponents by finding the weakness in their defense and getting the puck into the goal. It is easier to say than do, though, considering the game uses street hockey physics. Players have to master the movement of street hockey to be able to score on their opponents. Hockey Dash has simplified the rules of hockey so anyone can jump into the game and have fun while playing.

“OGPlanet has found success with gameplay styles that most companies don’t think are suited to online play, like Rumble Fighter,” said Sangchul Park, CEO of OGPlanet. “We think we’ve got another winner with Hockey Dash. Its fast pace and unique game mechanics make for a very high-energy, fun multiplayer experience.”

If you like hockey style sports games, check out Hockey Dash.

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Gamers can do many different things on the Nintendo Wii, but now they can use the Nintendo Wii to earn a virtual black belt in karate. THQ will be releasing All Star Karate, in the spring, for the Nintendo Wii.

Players of All Star Karate will have an opportunity to earn their black belt. The main character in the game attempts to save an old man that is being attacked by Ninjas. The fight introduces the main character to the sensei that will teach him the ways of karate. Players will have to master karate moves using the Wii remote and nunchuck. Players will earn 7 different colored belts including a black belt in karate. Once players have mastered their techniques, they can battle each other in Combat mode.

If you like karate or want to learn some moves, check out All Star Karate when it is released this Spring.

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Just in time for that scary time of year, Mumbo Jumbo has announced Zombie Bowl-o-Rama. The zombies have taken over the bowling lane and they must be stopped. Never knew zombies were into bowling, but these zombies are and they are not going to give up their establishment easily. Of course the zombies are in the bowling lanes in search of brains.

Players have to bowl the zombies down with bowling balls. There are ten different bowling balls to choose from and one zombie head. Players select a ball and use it in six different lanes to combat the zombies and work their way up to the final show down. Sticking with the Halloween theme, there are tricks and treats at the players disposal to help them send the zombies back to where they came. Players have a few different tricks at their disposal, such as Werewolves, MiniCorpses and Dance Fever. The treats are ZombieNator, Meatball, ZomBees and Brain Balls.

Zombie Bowl-o-Rama is a bit different than normal bowling. Besides the obvious, players are bowling down zombies and not pins, the zombies will advance down the lane if they are missed on the first hit. Players have to be fast and accurate.

If you are into bowling games and want to keep with the Halloween/spooky theme, check out Zombie Bowl-o-Rama.

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Players now have the opportunity to make money playing golf even when they are not on the green. Skill Technology has announced their game, Gimme Golf, is offering players the option to play in cash tournaments. Cash prizes are awarded for first and second place and for special accomplishments, such as sinking the longest putt.

Skill Technology is excited about this new feature and is enticing new players to sign up to play golf with a $1 gift to use in their first tournament. Skill Technology is not leaving out their faithful players, those players will get a matching contribution from Skill Technology on their first time deposits.

“We’ve always been proud of how fun the game is,” said Jeff Clapper, president, Skill Technology. “But now that you can put real cash on the line, the game has reached a new level of excitement.”

If cash tournaments are not your thing, Gimme Golf offers online multi-player games for fun with no money involved. The online games allow one to three players to compete against each other or against other online players. There is the option to practice in single player mode, as well. Players get to perfect their game before going into competition with other gamers. Gamers that have played a few games can complete 18 holes in around 25 minutes, which makes for a perfect lunch break.

If you like golf and want to win money or just want to experience golf when you can’t be on the green, check out Gimme Golf.

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The people that released International Athletics for the iPhone/iPod Touch have announced a price cut on the game. The price has been reduced for one week to coincide with the World Championship in Berlin this week. The price is being reduced from 3.49 (GBP) to 1.79(GBP) / 2.39(EUR) / 2.99(USD).

International Athletics allows players to try and win the gold medal in eleven different track and field events. The players can choose the country they would like to represent and then attempt to win the gold medal in the events. Check out a full review here.

The developers received some decent feedback and constructive criticism and have taken that feedback and addressed some of the issue in a recently released patch for the game. They expect to have another patch in September to fix some of the othe issues that arose.

If you are into track and field games, check out International Athletics while it is on sale this week.