http://news.freeverse.com/ News and updates from Freeverse Software HQ! en-us lydia@freeverse.com 2010-03-10T12:52:26-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/03/10/freeverse-to-re.php BROOKLYN, NY -- April 20, 1969 (March 10, 2010) -- Freeverse announces Flick Bowling 2, the newest installment of the hit Flick Sports series, available soon on the iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Flick Bowling 2 takes you on a journey through time and space to defeat the insidious Baron Von Schtopwatch as he tries to hatch his dastardly plan to... well, he hasn't quite figured that out yet. Play as one of six historical figures like Cleopatra or Genghis Khan as you bowl through five different bowling alleys throughout time, all created with little to no historical reference. Freeverse's newest title features beautiful 3-D graphics, a precision engineered real physics engine and game-play that is easy to learn but hard to master. Simply position your player and flick across the screen to roll the ball. Add a hook to your roll by moving your finger left or right at the end of your flick. Earn awards and compare scores with Plus+ integration and play against your friends with Bluetooth multiplayer. Read more about Flick Bowling 2 here! About Freeverse: Freeverse was started in 1972 as a monster truck newsletter. One day, instead of sending out his report on MONSTER JAM '87, founder and president Ian "Crazylegs" Smith accidentally coded Hearts Deluxe. Freeverse now sells prescription diet pills on its website from it's secret headquarters in Mexico.... 476@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-03-10T12:52:26-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/02/23/big-news.php Hold onto your hats... I'm happy to announce that Freeverse has been acquired by ngmoco! After 15 years as a boot-strapped and wholly independent company, the decision to accept this offer was not one we took lightly or out of necessity. It's because Colin and I believe, after having watched ngmoco for the past two years, that these guys really have the right stuff. They have the resumes, the backing and the vision to build a world-class company. And we want to be a part of that. We're proud of the games we make, and are excited about the future of Freeverse and ngmoco! -Ian Lynch Smith President, Freeverse Read more about it here!... 472@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-02-23T13:17:41-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/02/23/freeverses-newe.php BROOKLYN, NY-February 23rd, 2010: Freeverse's newest release, Zombie Cannon Carnage, is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch! The highly anticipated zombie ragdoll-blasting game centers on three intergalactic zombies who crash-land on our lovely little Earth and try to launch themselves back home into space. Use the Zombie Cannon to fire your zombie into the night sky, and activate your Jet Pack to rocket through the city avoiding everything from air conditioners to the pesky Police Helicopter.  Rack up insane points with power-ups, pinball bumper obstacles scattered around the destructible city skyline, and try to travel the furthest distance possible. Wreck havoc and destroy everything in your path, including yourself! With Upgrade items from chainsaws to TNT, this exploding ragdoll blaster game, developed by H.grenade, will have you leaving a flaming path of carnage in your wake. ZCC features realistic physics, Plus+ integration and 11 signature impact trophies to collect. Available now on the iTunes App Store here, Zombie Cannon Carnage is priced at $1.99. Read more, watch video and see images from ZCC online here. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Our company is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. About h.grenade: h.grenade games was established to develop casual gamers for hard core gamers. Created by artists Se7en and Kelly X to bring hard core attitude, style and design to gamers looking to fill those in-between moments in their lives. h.grenade has racked up 20+ years of award winning graphic design, game development and more for top companies. h.grenade's first iPhone game Circuit_Strike.One was critically acclaimed with an average review score of 81 and was featured twice by Apple in What's Hot and Best Shooters reaching number 36 in the App Store games chart. ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 212.929.3549... 471@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-02-23T11:15:26-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/02/22/parachute-ninja-1.php BROOKLYN, NY--February 19, 2010: Freeverse announces Parachute Ninja Free, available now for the iPhone and iPod Touch! Parachute Ninja Free gives users a taste of the popular new Parachute Ninja, which sees players launching their ninja through 30 challenging levels and 4 visually stunning regions to seek revenge on a mysterious enemy. Parachute Ninja Free features 6 of those 30 levels and Plus+ integration for leader boards and awards. Gameplay is in a unique slinging platform-style with tap-activated parachute and spectacular physics. Defeat hovering enemies, avoid danger and collect fireflies on your flinging, flying adventure. Parachute Ninja Free, developed by ZeptoLab, features a selection of Story Mode levels and the full version contains both Story and Survival Modes. Innovative and easy to learn gameplay means you can pick up and play anytime, anywhere! Addictive and simple, Parachute Ninja Free is the perfect game on the go! Fans of Parachute Ninja Free can upgrade to Parachute Ninja with all 30 levels and Survival Mode for only $.99. Parachute Ninja Free is available on the iTunes App Store now! Parachute Ninja is available on the iTunes App Store here, and Parachute Ninja Free is available here. Check out more online here! About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. About ZeptoLab: ZeptoLab is an independent software studio focused on quality. Dedication and the expertise of the studio team drives it towards the modern trends of the entertainment technology. ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 212.929.3549... 470@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-02-22T10:46:13-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/02/19/freeverse-annou-12.php BROOKLYN, NY-February 19th, 2010: Freeverse Inc., today announced that it has sold over five million games and apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. As one of the leading developers and publishers on the platform, Freeverse has had a string of hits on the iTunes App Store, including #1 Top Paid Titles in 2008, 2009, and 2010. With 24 games and apps on the iTunes App Store today, the New York based company continues to be a popular and prolific name in the mobile game market. Ian Lynch Smith, President of Freeverse, has said, "We're excited to be hitting such a major milestone, and want to take the opportunity to thank the development teams and partners who have created such compelling content." Mr. Smith went on to say, "The iPhone has changed the way we think about and interact with games, and we want to keep learning and innovating as we strive for the next milestone." Hit titles in the Freeverse portfolio include; Skee-Ball, Moto Chaser, Flick Fishing, SlotZ Racer, Flick Bowling and NBA Hotshot, among many others. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 212.929.3549... 469@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-02-19T10:29:07-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/02/17/freeverse-set-t.php BROOKLYN, NY-February 16th, 2010: Freeverse is pleased to announce Zombie Cannon Carnage, a wild, destruction-filled, undead ragdoll-blasting game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. In ZCC, three intergalactic zombies crash land on our lovely little planet and quickly build a cannon in a brilliant attempt to fire themselves back home into space. Use your Zombie Cannon to fire your zombie into the night sky, and activate your Jet Pack to rocket through the city avoiding everything from air conditioners to the pesky Police Helicopter. Utilize many other obstacles, power-ups and pinball bumper-esque objects to further up your bonus multiplier. Travel the furthest distance possible, do the most damage possible and then choose something nice to crash into. This exploding ragdoll blaster game, developed by h.grenade, includes destructible environments with realistic physics and 11 signature impact trophies to collect. Upgrades, combos, additional weapons and Plus+ integration assure endless fun and carnage! Available on February 23rd, 2010 on the iTunes App Store, Zombie Cannon Carnage will be priced at $1.99. Read more, watch video and see images from ZCC online here. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. About h.grenade: h.grenade games was established to develop casual gamers for hard core gamers. Created by artists Se7en and Kelly X to bring hard core attitude, style and design to gamers looking to fill those in-between moments in their lives. h.grenade has racked up 20+ years of award winning graphic design, game development and more for top companies. h.grenade's first iPhone game Circuit_Strike.One was critically acclaimed with an average review score of 81 and was featured twice by Apple in What's Hot and Best Shooters reaching number 36 in the App Store games chart. ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 212.929.3549... 468@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-02-17T11:08:37-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/02/02/parachute-ninja.php BROOKLYN, NY--February 2, 2010: Parachute Ninja has dropped! Freeverse's newest platform action game for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available for only $.99. Launch your ninja through 30 action-packed levels and 4 picturesque regions to exact revenge on a mysterious enemy. Defeat hovering enemies, avoid danger and collect fireflies as you embark on your flinging, flying adventure, using tap-activated parachute mechanics. Parachute Ninja, developed by Zeptolab, features Story and Survival Modes, which both unfold in beautiful, eye-catching environments. Challenge yourself, friends, and family with online leader boards and Plus+ support for gathering awards. Innovative and easy to learn gameplay means you can pick up and play anytime, anywhere! Addictive, simple and value-priced, Parachute Ninja is the perfect game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Available on the iTunes App Store soon! Download here on the iTunes App Store! About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. About ZeptoLab: ZeptoLab is an independent software studio focused on quality. Dedication and the expertise of the studio team drives it towards the modern trends of the entertainment technology. ### Lydia Heitman 212.929.3549 lydia@freeverse.com... 467@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-02-02T10:02:47-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/01/26/freeverse-annou-11.php BROOKLYN, NY--January 26, 2010: Freeverse announces Parachute Ninja, coming soon for the iPhone and iPod Touch! Launch your ninja through 30 action-packed levels and 4 picturesque regions to exact revenge on a mysterious enemy. Parachute Ninja is a unique slinging platformer with tap-activated parachute and satisfying physics. Defeat hovering enemies, avoid danger and collect fireflies to get the highest score as you embark on your flinging, flying adventure. Parachute Ninja, developed by ZeptoLabs, features Story and Survival Modes, which both unfold in beautiful, eye-catching environments. Challenge yourself, friends, and family with online leader boards and Plus+ support for gathering awards. Innovative and easy to learn gameplay means you can pick up and play anytime, anywhere! Addictive, simple and priced upon release at $.99, Parachute Ninja is the perfect game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Available on the iTunes App Store soon! Check out more online here. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. About ZeptoLab: ZeptoLab is an independent software studio focused on quality. Dedication and the expertise of the studio team drives it towards the modern trends of the entertainment technology. ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 212.929.3549... 465@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-01-26T10:56:03-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/01/18/freeverse-to-do.php BROOKLYN, NY-January 18, 2010 -- Freeverse announced today that it has partnered with AppRelief.com to aid Haiti quake victims. App Relief is a group of App developers donating their app sale proceeds to the Haitian Earthquake relief effort through the Red Cross. From now until Wednesday, Freeverse will donate 100% of its share of profits from the popular iPhone and iPod Touch game Skee-Ball, which has sold over a million units since its October release. "We are eager to participate in this relief effort and excited to see some great developers from the community banding together to help in any way possible. I hope together we can leverage the popularity of the App Store to bring more attention to the need in Haiti." said Ian Lynch Smith, president of the Brooklyn-based developer and publisher. To aid in the Haitian Earthquake relief efforts, download great apps from the App Relief site or straight from the iTunes App Store. App Relief website. Skee-Ball on the iTunes App Store. ### Lydia Heitman 212.929.3549 lydia@freeverse.com... 464@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-01-18T12:05:09-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2010/01/05/freeverse-relea-13.php Brooklyn, NY--January 5th, 2010: Freeverse's NBA Hotshot, an officially licensed NBA arcade game, is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. NBA Hotshot features true 3D graphics, realistic physics, and addictive gameplay in both timed and un-timed modes. Sink baskets to fill up your prize meter and then claim team balls from each of the NBA teams! Freeverse has brought all of its technology to re-create this classic coin-op game. Full-motion graphics encourage the player, while true physics demand skill and attention as well as speed. Local networking allows up to five players to compete head-to-head on their own devices, while online achievements and leader boards are provided by the Plus+ system for comparing scores with friends wherever they are! The latest "Flick Sports" title, NBA Hotshot joins, Skee-Ball, Flick Fishing and Flick Bowling in this hugely popular series of games. NBA Hotshot is priced at $1.99 and is available to download on the iTunes App Store here. More information can be found online here. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse
 212.929.3549... 460@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2010-01-05T11:24:15-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2009/12/28/official-nba-ho.php Brooklyn, NY - December 28, 2009 - Freeverse today announced that NBA Hotshot for the iPhone and iPod touch will be available soon on the iTunes App Store. NBA Hotshot is an officially licensed, casual pick-up-and-play arcade experience that incorporates the responsive and authentic flick-based shooting controls from Freeverse's hit Skee-Ball. Bringing the classic basketball shooting arcade game to life, NBA Hotshot immerses players in an authentic shoot-out game on the go. A simple flick of the finger sends the ball soaring towards the hoop as players race to sink as many shots as they can before time is up, or challenge themselves in a high scoring mode. In addition, players have the chance to win fabulous prizes such as official NBA team balls for use in-game and other basketball souvenirs! In NBA Hotshot, up to five players can participate in multiplayer battles via Bluetooth, while Plus+ integration allows easy access to leader boards and achievements. NBA Hotshot will be available soon on the iTunes App Store for $1.99 with a limited time introductory price of $0.99. For screenshots and more information, please visit the NBA Hotshot.. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 
212.929.3549... 459@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2009-12-28T11:06:44-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2009/12/22/thor-smashes-in.php BROOKLYN, NY - December 22, 2009 - Thor, Freeverse's newest side-scrolling action game for the iPhone and iPod Touch, is available to download now on the iTunes App Store. Throughout the game from Icelandic developer On the Rocks, players battle as the title character, guiding him through four different worlds, tapping and swiping through enemies and obstacles. The worlds take users through six earth, four ice and three air based levels to gather energy orbs, lightning bolts, and special items to power Thor's hammer Mjolnir. Not all is perfect in the beautiful realms of myth, as enemies have set traps and attack Thor on his journey. Live up to Thor's legendary name and overcome all the evil creatures and bosses to save the World of Men! Don't forget to capture the hidden raven spies tucked away in every level for score multipliers and extra bonuses. Create up to four local user accounts to keep several adventures going, or play with family and friends. Thor is available now on the iTunes App Store for a special release price of $.99 from its original price of $3.99. Download here now. For screenshots and more information, please visit Thor's website. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. About On The Rocks: On the Rocks Games is aiming to raise the bar in producing high quality iPhone games with amazing graphics in titles such as, "Thor - Son of Odin" and the highly anticipated "Legion of Amon". ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 212.929.3549... 458@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2009-12-22T14:26:15-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2009/12/18/freeverse-flexe.php BROOKLYN, NY - December 18, 2009 - Freeverse announced today that Thor for the iPhone and iPod Touch will soon be hitting the iTunes App Store. In this action packed side-scrolling game, players battle by tapping and swiping their way through the dominions of the gods. Playing as Thor during his epic journey through six earth, four ice and three air based levels, users tap to gather energy orbs and lightning bolts to power the magical hammer Mjolnir. Players must take care to avoid the traps set by enemies and mythical creatures that reduce their achievements to those of mere mortals. Those who have the skills to guide Thor through each challenge will battle bosses and navigate beautiful 3D-style terrain. Obstacles hamper the legendary character throughout the game, ensuring that Thor will provide a demanding quest for those worthy of guiding a god. Those needing a little extra help can seek out the hidden raven spies tucked away in every level. If all are uncovered, players will receive score bonuses and achievements. Up to four local user accounts can be created, making it easy for friends and family to play and compete against each other in Thor. Thor will be available soon on the Apple App Store for $3.99. For screenshots and more information, please visit Thor's website. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. About On The Rocks: On the Rocks Games is aiming to raise the bar in producing high quality iPhone games with amazing graphics in titles such as, "Thor - Son of Odin" and the highly anticipated "Legion of Amon". ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse.com 212.929.3549... 457@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2009-12-18T10:05:34-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2009/12/14/hanged-iphone-g.php BROOKLYN, NY - December 14, 2009 - Freeverse's Hanged, a haunting cinematic word game experience for the iPhone and iPod Touch, is now available on the iTunes App Store. The highly anticipated interactive art piece features the art of Patrick Dorian. Hanged combines deconstructed elements of the common word game hangman with captivating stop-motion animation and realistic water effects for an iPhone game unlike any other. "Hanged is a perfect example of Freeverse's commitment to creating games that intersect the realms of creativity and technology," said Colin Smith, Freeverse vice-president and co-founder of the annual Outsider Art Fair in New York. "Patrick Dorian's stop-motion art adds empathy and rich emotion to Hanged, blending this game into an artistic app that everyone can enjoy." For more information, including a Hanged teaser-trailer, visit the game's website. Download now from the iTunes App Store. About Freeverse: Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games. ### Lydia Heitman lydia@freeverse,com 212.929.3549... 455@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2009-12-14T10:22:17-05:00 http://news.freeverse.com/archives/2009/12/10/freeverse-in-th.php It's been a busy few weeks over here at Freeverse! We've been making headlines as well as games. Some recent articles include a New York Times business section article on Apple's App Store, and Ian Lynch Smith making the 2009 Silicon Alley's Top 100 in the NYC digital community list. In Jenna Wortham's article, Apple's Game Changer, Downloading Now, which ran in the Sunday New York Times on December 6th, Freeverse is mentioned as an App Store success. On our "list of best-selling downloads" were "Moto Chaser, Flick Fishing, Flick Bowling and Skee-ball." Ian Lynch Smith got the chance to discuss the opportunities created by the App Store and how Apple has changed the way we see our cell phones/mobile devices. --> Ian Lynch Smith was also chosen as one of the Silicon Alley Top 100 digital community individuals for 2009. The Top 100 is "a list of people in the NYC digital community" who spent 2009 "doing important, interesting, and/or cool stuff". Ian and Freeverse, which Silicon Alley notes has become "one of the top iPhone gaming companies", join the likes of Tim Armstrong of AOL and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. Click on the images above to read the full articles!... 454@http://news.freeverse.com/ 2009-12-10T14:33:54-05:00