Worms Crazy Golf features many levels and objects from the Worms universe such as the sheep, old woman, mole, magnets, mines and crazy chain reactions making an appearance. The game has three surreal 18-hole golf courses (four in the iPad version), with a diverse range of skill-based challenge modes as well. Each level has increasingly puzzling hole design and an array of obstacles; from castles that teleport your ball, cannons that shoot it across the landscape and even obstructive comedy bats. The game requires skillful shot execution and clever use of special powers such as the parachute ball, or the ability to slow time down will see you hit par and progress to the next hole. On the iPhone version, the fourth course (‘The Carnival Course’) is available as an In-App purchase.

The game can be purchased on the iTunes Store or directly from here.

The concept is a brilliant one – use the Worms tactical strategy model and apply it to miniature golf. Get the ball to the flag area in as few shots as possible, while getting bonuses for the ball touching gold coins and bonking enemies and opposing golfers.

Check out the gameplay trailer in the video below. Worms Crazy Golf will be coming out on PC and PlayStation 3 later this year.

Players have control over the players on their team. The player can pick the team name and create the team uniform. The next step is customizing the avatars and leveling up their skills. Once your team is in order, you can attempt to recruit players from friends teams to get different talent.

After the teams are created, they players can play a one on one game against their friends or go “pro” and play against other teams from around the globe.

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Players are challenged to gain power-ups, navigate obstacles and deal with unexpected twists. Players will have to deal with courts moving from side to side beneath their feet or may have to lob bananas at their opponents. Each character has a special move, such as Mario being able to twirl in the air and dunk the basketball from anywhere on the court.

“With Mario Sports Mix, players get four full sports games packed onto one disc, which is a great value,” said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America’s director of Public Relations. “In addition, the ability to jump into games as your own Mii character and play with Mario and other Mushroom Kingdom characters makes Mario Sports Mix a unique sports experience that can’t be found anywhere else.”

Mario Sports Mix will set you back $49.99.

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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– With Mario™ and his Mushroom Kingdom pals on your side, why take up just one sport when you can play four? Launching today exclusively for the Wii™ system, the MARIO™ SPORTS MIX game invites players to enjoy the outrageous, fast-paced fun of four different sports – volleyball, basketball, hockey and dodgeball – each packed with imaginative twists and challenges. All four sports are available on a single game disc at a suggested retail price of $49.99, offering inclusive, irresistible game play at an unbeatable value. Best of all, players can share the spotlight with Mario and his friends by playing each sport as their own customized Mii™ characters.

MARIO SPORTS MIX enhances the basic elements of all four included sports with a flurry of eye-catching power-ups, obstacles and unexpected twists. Players might fling banana peels and green shells to thwart an opponent, or an entire court might move from side to side under players’ feet. Each character also has a powerful special move, such as Mario’s ability to swirl in the air and dunk a basketball from anywhere on the court. Throughout the game, players can also boost their scores by collecting coins to earn bonuses. Whichever sport they choose, newcomers and experienced players alike can count on a memorable mix of athletics and imagination.

“With Mario Sports Mix, players get four full sports games packed onto one disc, which is a great value,” said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America’s director of Public Relations. “In addition, the ability to jump into games as your own Mii character and play with Mario and other Mushroom Kingdom characters makes Mario Sports Mix a unique sports experience that can’t be found anywhere else.”

MARIO SPORTS MIX offers multiplayer options that allow friends and family to hit the court together. Up to four players can play together in the same room using additional Wii Remote™ controllers (sold separately). Up to four players with broadband Internet access can also connect online via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection and play cooperatively or competitively in two-on-two or three-on-three matches.

To help commemorate the game’s launch, Mario himself will conduct a press conference on Feb. 7 to answer some of the most pressing questions of his illustrious career in sports. The conference will begin at 5 p.m. Pacific time and can be viewed by fans and media alike via the Web at http://mariosportsmix.com.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://wii.com.

For more information about MARIO SPORTS MIX, visit http://mariosportsmix.com.

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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El Segundo, Calif.-June 3rd, 2010-OGPlanet, the global leader in multiplayer free-to-play online entertainment, today announced that its newest game Hockey Dash has gone into open beta test and will launch throughout North America on June 9th, 2010. Hockey Dash blends the strategy of ice hockey with the breathtaking pace of street hockey for an adrenaline-fueled competition that takes skill and smarts to succeed.

“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.”

As in ice hockey, Hockey Dash players must expose the opponents’ weak spots to land the puck in the goal, but because the game uses real street hockey skating physics, players must master dexterous and agile movements to be successful. Hockey Dash rules are simplified and gameplay focuses on teamwork and heavy contact moves so even newcomers can jump in and have a blast, while more experienced players can sharpen their strategies to create an edge.

In match mode, players may freely create teams with other users against other user-created teams or against AI NPC teams. Single player modes feature mini-games and missions with leader boards to earn in-game currency and purchase items and skills. As with all OGPlanet games, community activities such as league matches and tournaments encourage a high level of achievement and glory.

For more information on Hockey Dash and to download the game, please visit hockeydash.ogplanet.com.

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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All Star Karate, due out this spring, is the first karate game that utilizes the Nintendo Wii’s unique motion control gameplay as players embark on a quest to earn their black belt under the guidance of a sensei.

In All Star Karate, players will follow the life of a young, martial arts novice whose noble attempt to save an elderly man from a pack of ninjas brings him face-to-face with a true karate master.  The sensei, a cantankerous old-timer, offers his services and teaches his new protégé the proper techniques and disciplines of karate and guides him toward achieving the black belt.

In single-player, Career mode, players will execute and master various karate moves utilizing the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk, or two Wii Remotes, in order to attain the seven different colored belts or achievement levels in karate, including the black belt.  Additionally, players can show off their hand, kicking and blocking techniques by sparring with a friend in Challenge mode or by creating their own move sequences to perform with the Kata Editor.

Take this opportunity to share with your readers these brand new screenshots of All Star Karate in action, released from THQ.

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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Zombie Bowl-o-Rama Now Available!
The Zombies have taken over your favorite lanes, and it’s up to you to send ‘em back to the graveyard where they belong! Select a colorful character to take on the attacking Zombies with your favorite ball and a few tricks and treats. Give a whole new meaning to Zombie strike when you set ‘em up and take ‘em down with cool power ups and tricky obstacles.

Key Features:
•    Six screamy lanes to battle your way through to the big Showdown!
•    10 terrifying balls and 1 Zombie head to choose from
•    Crafty tricks to throw those Zombies for a loop: Werewolves, MiniCorpses, Buzz Saw and Dance Fever
•    Delectible treats to help you knock ‘em dead: ZombieNator, Meatball, ZomBees and Brain Balls
•    Zombies advance if you miss them the first time, so get your aim on!

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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New Players Receive a Free $1 Gift to use in Intro Tourney

The grass just got a lot greener for casual gamers. Skill Technology, an independent game studio in Chicago, announced that their first online game, Gimme Golf, is now offering players the opportunity to compete in real cash tournaments.

In these cash tournaments, prizes are awarded for first and second place, and for special accomplishments such as sinking the longest putt. Once a tournament is filled, a new one is immediately opened, allowing players to compete for cash around the clock.

To help players get started, Skill is offering new sign-ups a free $1 gift to use in their Intro Tourney, perfect for new players looking to experience the thrill of playing for real cash. Additionally, players also receive a 100% match bonus on 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.”

Additionally, Gimme Golf supports multi-player online games which allow players to compete against one to three friends or other players online. Multi-player games offer live chat and real time score updates. There’s also a single player option that offers players the opportunity to practice by themselves before diving into the competition.

After completing just a few short games, most players can finish 18 holes in under 25 minutes – perfect for a weekday lunch break. There’s also a stop-and-start function that allows players to come back to their game throughout the week from any online PC.

The game includes four courses of varying difficulty, set in locations that real golfers could only dream of playing.  Additionally, players can choose from four avatars with distinct skills and back stories.

To get started, there’s a simple one-step registration process. Head over to http://gimmegolf.com to check it out.

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.

International Athletics offers three playing modes, Quick Event, Decathlon and Tournament. The Quick Event is a great mode to for two reasons. Players can practice all of the different events and players can play short bursts of the game as their time permits. Some of the events took a good amount of practice to get the hang of them. Basically, anything that involved throwing took me a while to get use to. The item being thrown would land foul most of the time, until I got the hang of the controls. All of the modes have difficulty levels as well. Players can play as a rookie, pro or advanced.

The Decathlon lets players compete in ten randomly chosen events. The events are mixed from the track and field events, the throwing events and the jumping events. The difficulty comes down to the events that are chosen for you. Some events are a bit easier to compete in than other events. The running events are the easiest and the throwing events are the most difficult.

The Tournament mode has players competing in randomly chosen events, but this time you are competing for a country and not for yourself. The events are still a mix of jumping, running and throwing.Players can choose from three different countries to represent, Spain, Canada and China.

The control mechanisms are all touch based. Some events are easier to get the hang of the controls than other events. The running is the easiest event to control. Players simply rub their finger back and forth on the screen to get their character to run. The throwing and jumping events can take a bit to get use to. Players have to touch the screen multiple times at different points to get all of the actions complete. For instance, if the player is doing a long jump, they rub their finger back and forth to get the character to run and then before the white line, touch and hold your finger on the screen to get the angle meter to appear and then tap the screen again at the desired angle. It doesn’t sound too difficult, but it is hard to get it all right when the character is in the middle of the long jump. It takes some practice, but most games do.

International Athletics offers many hours of game play and has a ton of different events. There are enough different types of events to keep the biggest sports fan entertained for quite some time. The other nice thing is there is a mode for the amount of time you have available. If you are waiting around and have a bunch of time on your hands, you can start up a Decathlon, but if you only have about 5 to 10 minutes to spare then you can play a quick event. If you are a sports fan, you can’t go wrong with International Athletics. Head over to the Apple App Store and check it out.

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