Astraware

Press Release: Astraware Creates in Clay!

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Staffordshire, UK - March 2nd 2010 - Astraware(r), the UK-based smartphone games studio, is excited to reveal details of its newest game creation, OddBlob. The game, starring a groovy purple character with big eyes and an even bigger appetite, features hand-crafted clay graphics modelled by Astraware's own art team.

What's New: OddBlob - a creation in clay

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

If you're reading this then you'll have noticed a new game on the site called OddBlob. The game has been entirely created from clay by the Astraware art team, and to give a little background to how the graphics were created, we've put together an article and photo album on our Facebook Page. Why not head over and take a look?

OddBlob is out now for iPhone and iPod touch and versions for Android, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and other platforms will follow soon!

What's New: PocketGamer.biz interviews Howard!

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

PocketGamer.biz has just published a new interview with our very own Howard Tomlinson. In the piece Howard talks about our strategy for making games available across a range of different platforms and talks about the types of games we're making and the processes behind that. He even gives a few details about upcoming titles!

Check out the full interview here!

Review: The Wars for iPhone reviewed by David Eaton of 1st Impressions

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Progress through the ages of time, beginning from the stone age all the way to the nuclear age in The Wars David Eaton of 1st Impressions has reviewed The Wars for iPhone: ...a hybrid between a tower defense game and a strategic game like Civilization because you have to balance your strategy between fighting against your opponent and upgrading your civilization through 6 different periods of time. The Wars is available in the iTunes store for the very reasonable price of $0.99 and worth every dollar.

Review: Astraware Board Games for iPhone reviewed by David Eaton of 1st Impressions

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

8 classic, family-friendly board games that everyone can enjoy! David Eaton of 1st Impressions has reviewed Astraware Board Games for iPhone: I can think of one situation in particular where this game would really come in handy and that is to occupy your kids in the back seat of a long road trip. They could spend hours occupying themselves individually or playing together. How many parents wouldn't pay a lot more than $3.00 to keep their kids occupied while you drive? LOL

Review: OddBlob for iPhone reviewed by Jane of RazorianFly

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Bounce your way to a high score! Jane of RazorianFly has reviewed OddBlob for iPhone: The aim of the game is very easy, you are a colourful clay creature who loves to bounce around! You have to guide OddBlob from the bottom of your screen to the top by bouncing and you do this by tapping your finger on the screen where you want him to go. Highly recommended!

Review: Funkyball Worlds for iPhone reviewed by David Eaton of 1st Impressions

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Roll, slide and jump the Funkyball through 3 groovy worlds in this physics-based platform game! David Eaton of 1st Impressions has reviewed Funkyball Worlds for iPhone: The things that impressed me the most about the game is the ease in which you control the game as well as the fact that, after playing just a few levels, you begin to get addicted to it to the point that I can't even put it down...

Review: OddBlob for iPhone reviewed by Sammy McLoughlin of Palm Addicts

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Bounce your way to a high score! Sammy McLoughlin of Palm Addicts has reviewed OddBlob for iPhone: I have to say that Astraware produce some great games and OddBlob is one of them. It's a game that naturally makes me happy and one for all ages, it's addictive and adorable all at the same time and will keep you occupied for hours.

Release: Bejeweled 2 1.33 for Pocket PC

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0000

The legendary, award-winning, color-matching puzzle game for your smartphone!

Bejeweled 2 for Pocket PC was updated on March 10, 2010:

Improved support for newer devices
Fix to battery display in VGA resolutions
Fix to make about screen text easier to read while scroll text is selected

Release: Bejeweled 2 1.33 for Windows Mobile Smartphone

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0000

The legendary, award-winning, color-matching puzzle game for your smartphone!

Bejeweled 2 for Windows Mobile Smartphone was updated on March 10, 2010:

Improved support for newer devices

Release: Bejeweled 2.65 for Windows Mobile Smartphone

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Bejeweled is the official handheld version of the gem-swapping phenomenon

Bejeweled for Windows Mobile Smartphone was updated on March 10, 2010:

Improved support for newer devices

Release: Bookworm 2.03 for Pocket PC

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:59:00 +0000

Feed the bookworm's appetite by making words from connected letter tiles

Bookworm for Pocket PC was updated on March 10, 2010:

Improved support for newer devices
Added native support for WQVGA screens

Release: Bookworm 2.03 for Windows Mobile Smartphone

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:59:00 +0000

Feed the bookworm's appetite by making words from connected letter tiles

Bookworm for Windows Mobile Smartphone was updated on March 10, 2010:

Improved support for newer devices

Release: Bejeweled 2.65 for Pocket PC

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Bejeweled is the official handheld version of the gem-swapping phenomenon

Bejeweled for Pocket PC was updated on March 10, 2010:

Improved support for newer devices
Added native support for WVGA and WQVGA screens

Release: OddBlob 1.00 for iPhone

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Bounce your way to a high score!

OddBlob for iPhone was updated on March 01, 2010:

Bouncy clay arcade game with 2 fun game modes
First release for iPhone and iPod touch!

Release: The Wars 1.1.2 for Android

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Progress through the ages of time, beginning from the stone age all the way to the nuclear age in The Wars

The Wars for Android was updated on February 26, 2010:

New release on the Astraware site!

The Wars features:

Progress through 6 ages, each one with its own set of units and weapons
Add enhancements to your base to make it stronger
Attack your enemy's base and destroy it to win The War
3 difficulty levels
Can you become the War master?

Release: The Wars 2.2.1 for iPhone

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Progress through the ages of time, beginning from the stone age all the way to the nuclear age in The Wars

The Wars for iPhone was updated on February 26, 2010:

First release on the Astraware website!

Save functions modified
Problem with run game fixed

Release: Astraware Casino 1.03 for iPhone

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Try your luck with 11 of the best known casino games in one pack!

Astraware Casino for iPhone was updated on February 23, 2010:

Improved hand evaluation in Texas Hold 'Em
Added OpenFeint achievements to the Souvenir Suitcase!