Blitz 1UP and Anthill Games release Monkey Pole Climb for PC

27 OCTOBER 2011 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz 1UP have gone totally bananas with the announcement of the final release from their indie games initiative, PC action puzzler Monkey Pole Climb.

Winner of the Best Gameplay category at the International Mobile Gaming Awards, Monkey Pole Climb, is now available worldwide for PC and the mischievous monkeys will soon be scampering to iPhone and iPad. Combining utterly fabulous hand-drawn animation from David Hankin and a funky monkey-themed soundtrack, the game challenges players to help groups of monkeys reach the top of their poles.

Heston the Gorilla loves balloons. He can’t get enough of them and even makes his own. When the monkeys started taking the proverbial out of his hobby he decided it was time to teach his hairy cousins a lesson! If the monkeys can get to the tops of their poles at the same time, Heston the gorilla will give them back their fruity yellow gold… But it won’t be as easy as it sounds, because Heston has concocted a whole range of devious new balloons to try and stop them reaching their goal. The player will have to re-arrange the balloons to help the monkeys get to the top and win back their delicious treasure.

With 100 levels, three game modes, an ever increasing variety of balloon types and bonuses and dozens of medals to win along the way, Monkey Pole Climb is an addictive primate-themed game like no other.

“What’s not to love about monkeys? I can’t get enough of ‘em!” says Blitz 1UP Producer Neil Holmes. “Whether they’re stealing your precious hoard of golden bananas or flinging their faeces at each other in a comical fashion, they’re always entertaining and addictive. Monkey Pole Climb is a super-cute combination of action, puzzles and monkeys which is bound to make everyone go ape!”

Paul Carruthers of Anthill Games adds, “David and I are really excited that after all our work and effort, Monkey Pole Climb is now available. We’ve been busily polishing the game for some time now and finally people will be able to see what we’ve been up to! It’s very difficult to produce a completely new type of game and keep it playable, fun and exciting, but I think we pulled it off with Monkey Pole Climb.”

Find Monkey Pole Climb here: www.blitz1up.com/MonkeyPoleClimb

For screenshots: www.flickr.com/photos/blitzgamesstudios/sets/72157627866159799/

For Blitz 1UP videos go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-TzClGbXpU

23 SEPTEMBER 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz Games Studios’ Indie game initiative, Blitz 1UP, has announced that Mole Control, developed by Remode, is now available on Big Fish Games.

Mole Control is an addictive puzzle game that brings the classic logic-based game play of Minesweeper into the 21st century. Players can pilot a crazy invention through a mind-bending adventure to unlock the mystery behind the runaway moles, or enjoy a frantic time attack challenge in the village mole control competition! Enhance this brain teasing experience using ‘supermole’ power-ups through six zones and over 35 randomly populated, totally re-playable levels – all with the comical aim to rid one town of exploding moles!

For screenshots go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32483062@N08/sets/72157623248791948/

“It’s great to see Mole Control coming out with one of our major casual games distribution partners,” says Chris Swan, Blitz 1UP’s Business Development Director. “By releasing with Big Fish Games we’re very excited to be showing the game to a largely new market of people and I’m sure they’re going to love its charm and accessibility.”

Adds Remode’s Managing Director, Ella Romanos: “We are thrilled to see Mole Control released on Big Fish Games as it gives us an opportunity to reach a whole new casual audience.”

To buy the game go here: http://bit.ly/aXURIz

What the press say:

“Buy this… This game is a perfect example why not to underestimate the indie scene in gaming.”MyInsideGamer

“Mole Control is one of the best games I have played so far this year and I expect it to be near the top of my list for months to come.” Go! Gaming Giant

“Mole Control is an incredibly addictive, bright, colourful and, more importantly, fun title which has casual gamer written all over it but will suck in even the hardcore gamers who will find it hard to tear themselves away from the cosy world of Molar Creek.”ready-up.net

“Mole Control is good fun and definitely a great time-waster.”indiegames.com

“If you enjoy quirky puzzle games then there is no two ways about it – Mole Control has got to be in your collection.”gamefire.com

“The game play will keep you occupied for a very long time… Cute, fun, and very addictive, a game anyone can enjoy!”ironhammers.org

Visit us at: www.Blitz1UP.com

To follow Blitz 1UP on FB, go here: www.Facebook.com/Blitz1UP

To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.Twitter.com/Blitz1UP

For screenshots: www.flickr.com/photos/32483062@N08/

For Blitz 1UP videos go here: www.youtube.com/Blitz1UP

For developers interested in discussing further opportunities with the Blitz 1UP initiative please contact developers@blitz1up.com

If you are a publisher/vendor/distributor looking for games please contact gamelicensing@blitz1up.com

Media contacts:
For all enquiries, contact Elizabeth Miller, Blitz Games Studios’ PR Coordinator at emiller@blitzgamesstudios.com.

About Blitz 1UP:
The Blitz 1UP initiative was launched in 2008 as an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles – finished and unfinished – to market on XBLA, PSN, PC, WiiWare, iPhone Flash and Mac. The scheme offers tailor-made packages to indie developers including PR, QA and access to its established distribution channels. The initiative provides a wide range of services, from design and production advice through to assistance with finding distribution and publishing partners. www.Blitz1UP.com

About Blitz Games Studios:
Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded by industry veterans Philip and Andrew Oliver. It now has more than 220 staff and its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). www.BlitzGamesStudios.com

About Remode:
Remode was founded in Plymouth in 2007 and is owned by two university graduates, Ella Romanos and Martin Darby. The company now has a team of nine people and develops games and simulations. www.remodestudios.com

03 AUG 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz 1UP, an initiative from Blitz Games Studios, has announced the signing of Your Doodles Are Bugged! and its upcoming PC release. Previously released in February this year on Xbox Live Indie Games, Your Doodles are Bugged! is being brought to life for the PC with a host of new features. Other possible platforms for release are also being looked in to.

Your Doodles Are Bugged! is a game with a lovingly hand-doodled art style and unique gameplay. Follow the story of Doodleus, the Master Doodler, who has accidentally hexed his pet bugs into his doodles during a magic explosion in his studio. Your job is to grab the magic pen and draw new lines into the doodle, changing the layout, building roads, bridges and stairs that allow the squeaky-voiced bugs to reach the honey pot and their route to freedom.

Find out if you’ve got what it takes to become a master doodler with the following features:

· The Doodle Studio allows you to create your own doodles, play through them and share with your friends

· Improved controls for the PC version with full mouse play support

· Four completely new levels

· Record lists, including five new music tracks

· Unlockable free-play arena

· Unlockable bonus doodles

New additional features TBA for other platforms – stay tuned!

Chris Swan, Blitz 1UP’s Business Development Director, says: “We are extremely excited to be working with Spyn Doctor to help bring the expanded version of their fantastic game Your Doodles Are Bugged! to PC and other platforms later this year.”

Adds Spyn Doctor Games’ Johannes Hubert: “I am very happy that I can finally introduce my little crawling, jumping and squeaking bugs to the wide world of PC players out there. It has been really difficult to keep them bottled up in the Xbox all this time! The partnership with Blitz 1UP allows me to do this while staying focused on the actual game development and still remaining an independent game developer.”

Visit us at: www.Blitz1UP.com

To follow Blitz 1UP on FB, go here: www.Facebook.com/Blitz1UP

To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.Twitter.com/Blitz1UP

For Blitz 1UP videos go her: http://www.youtube.com/Blitz1UP

About Blitz 1UP:

The Blitz 1UP initiative was launched in 2008 as an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles – finished and unfinished – to market on XBLA, PSN, PC, WiiWare, iPhone Flash and Mac. The scheme offers tailor-made packages to indie developers including PR, QA and access to its established distribution channels. The initiative provides a wide range of services, from design and production advice through to assistance with finding distribution and publishing partners. www.Blitz1UP.com

About Blitz Games Studios:

Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded by industry veterans Philip and Andrew Oliver. It now has more than 220 staff and its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). www.BlitzGamesStudios.com

About Spyn Doctor Games:

Situated in a light-flooded, post-industrial loft that was converted from a former mirror factory, in the sprawling metropolis of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany, the one-man independent game studio is headed and operated by Johannes Hubert, who does all of the game design, programming, artwork, sound effects, play testing, desk cleaning and swiping-up-spilled beverages – that is, if he can find the time between playing all those other cool indie games. http://www.spyn-doctor.de

17 AUG 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK All royalties from the first weekend’s sales of Clover: A Curious Tale, now returned home to the XBLIG service, will be donated by Binary Tweed and Blitz Games Studios to international charity War Child.

Extra content has been added to the already critically acclaimed game from Binary Tweed and Blitz 1UP to further support the charity. All profits from the sale of the XBLIG version will be donated to War Child during the weekend of 21-22 August 2010.

Blitz 1UP, an initiative from Blitz Games Studios that assists up and coming indie developers, has helped Binary Tweed to hugely enhance the original political-puzzler Clover. Now with new features including full voice acting, Clover: A Curious Tale boasts 50 per cent more puzzles, overhauled animation, multiple endings and French and Spanish translations.

Blitz 1UP Producer Neil Holmes says: “Blitz Games Studios is thrilled to be able to support such a worthy cause, and it’s exactly this kind of initiative that the indie spirit fosters. Clover: A Curious Tale is a great game any thoughtful gamer will enjoy, and a shining example of how indie games can maximise their potential through Blitz 1UP.”

Adds Binary Tweed’s Deejay says: “The donations to War Child really enable people to make a difference, as well as exploring issues through the game. War Child is a perfect fit for Clover.”

War Child’s Sara Bowcutt said: “War Child is thrilled to have been chosen to receive royalties from the newest version of Clover: A Curious Tale. The charity has always had strong links to the gaming world and this new fundraising initiative from Binary Tweed continues in this vein. The money gamers are raising during the weekend will go towards helping the children we work with who have been hit the hardest by war. On behalf of War Child – thank you!”

To follow Blitz 1UP on FB, go here: www.Facebook.com/BlitzGamesStudios

To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.Twitter.com/_BGS_

About Binary Tweed:

Binary Tweed is essentially founder Deejay reinventing classic games genres to make ‘new games that are bit like old games, but better’. He aims to bring original takes on vintage games to new and experienced gamers alike, using the power of his 10” moustache.www.binarytweed.com

About War Child

War Child is a small international charity that protects children from the brutal effects of war and its consequences. Working in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Uganda, they are on the ground supporting the most vulnerable children that are too often forgotten in the aftermath of conflict. These include former child soldiers; children living on the streets; children put in prison and girls at risk of rape or violence. www.warchild.org.uk

About Blitz 1UP:

The Blitz 1UP initiative was launched in 2008 as an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles – finished and unfinished – to market on XBLA, PSN, PC, WiiWare, iPhone and Flash. The scheme offers tailor-made packages to indie developers including PR, QA and access to its established distribution channels. The initiative provides a wide range of services, from design and production advice through to assistance with finding distribution and publishing partners. www.Blitz1UP.com.

About Blitz Games Studios:

Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded by industry veterans Philip and Andrew Oliver. It now has more than 220 staff and its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). www.BlitzGamesStudios.com

Blitz 1UP are giving away a copy of SFG Soccer: Football Fever for every 2010 FIFA World Cup match played in the tournament, with more exciting prizes to be announced later

10 JUNE 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK – Blitz 1UP have today announced a massive game giveaway to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The ‘Man of the Match’ competition will be run via the Blitz 1UP Twitter account (www.Twitter.com/Blitz1UP) throughout the tournament and the lucky winner, picked at random from every retweet-and-follow logged during each game, will receive a free copy of SFG Soccer: Football Fever for PC, an updated version of the hit Xbox Live Indie Games arcade football title, developed by Stir Fry Games. Further prizes will be available at later dates to tie in with the closing stages of the World Cup.

SFG Soccer: Football Fever is a six-on-six soccer game with deep RPG-style player progression and levelling systems. Players can challenge their friends, with up to four local players supported and a full league system, which they can play co-op or solo while leading their team to battle it out in the 1st Division Championship Game. Bicycle kicks, headers, one-touch passes, slide-tackles and instant replays, it’s all here, with a host of special features:

* Easy to learn controls, suitable for the whole family
* Fast, addictive, arcade-style game play
* New enhancements include mouse controls, and a two-button ‘Casual Mode’ for more laid back gamers
* Customizable teams and leagues
* Multi-season Career Mode, featuring 64 teams from around the world.

The game is available to buy on Blitz1UP.com, Ztorm, GameStreamer Impulse, Real and GamersGate.

“We’re looking forward to Twitter going football crazy in the next few weeks and hope our ‘Man of the Match’ competition helps everyone enjoy the fun,” says Blitz 1UP Producer, Neil Holmes.

For screenshots please go to the Blitz 1UP Flickr Page.

For developers interested in discussing further opportunities with the Blitz 1UP initiative, see: www.blitz1UP.com/details

Visit us at: www.Blitz1UP.com
To follow Blitz 1UP on FB, go here: www.facebook.com/Blitz1UP
To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.twitter.com/Blitz1UP

About Blitz 1UP:

The Blitz 1UP initiative was launched in 2008 as an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles – finished and unfinished – to market on XBLA, PSN, PC, WiiWare, iPhone and Flash. The scheme offers tailor-made packages to indie developers including PR, QA and access to its established distribution channels. The initiative provides a wide range of services, from design and production advice through to assistance with finding distribution and publishing partners. www.Blitz1UP.com.

About Blitz Games Studios:

Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded by industry veterans Philip and Andrew Oliver. It now has more than 220 staff and its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). Blitz also runs the Blitz 1UP initiative, which is an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles to market on a variety of platforms. www.BlitzGamesStudios.com

About Stir Fry Games:

Stir Fry Games is an independent games developer based in Guelph, Canada. It was formed by ex-Rockstar Games employee Andy Kwiatkowski in 2009. www.StirFryGames.com

Blitz 1UP signs SmashMouth Games’ music sensation Ongaku

1 JUNE 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz 1UP, an initiative run by UK developer Blitz Games Studios, has signed up music game Ongaku – a the tenth game in its ever-expanding catalogue. Developed by SmashMouth Games, Ongaku is set for worldwide release on PC with other platforms to be confirmed.

Ongaku is a 2D rhythm action game combining an original score and stylized artwork. Players take the role of the magic crystal Ongaku and progress through the fantasy kingdom of Melody by popping paint bubbles in time to the music. If successfully popped, the paint bubbles reveal an artistic masterpiece, bringing the canvas to life with its unique artwork. There are endless possibilities with a wide range of features to customise and share your experience:

· 11 brand new lusciously animated levels, each with their own new music theme.

· Create your own levels with The Melody Maker, where you can import your favourite music track, picture or video.

· Share the levels you’ve created with your friends and see their creations.

· Auto-generate playable levels from your imported media using the Tune-O-Matic.

· Five difficulty settings allow you to enjoy playing whatever your level ofexpertise.

The Flash prototype of Ongaku won the prestigious Armor Games Rhythm Action Competition and was then nominated for Game of the Year 2007 on the international website Newgrounds.

This is also the start of the SmashMouth Games Gamers Club; anyone who joins via their website (www.SmashMouthGames.com) can enjoy a variety of different perks including the opportunity to get their name in the credits of their games, such as Ongaku.

“We’re really looking forward to working with SmashMouth Games on bringing this fantastic new version of Ongaku to market,” says Chris Swan, Blitz 1UP Business Development Director. “With its unique audio-based gameplay, eye-catching graphics and impressive social features, Ongaku will breathe new life into the rhythm action genre.”

Adds Zuby Ahmed, SmashMouth Games’ Managing Director: “SmashMouth Games is incredibly pleased to partner up with Blitz Games Studios. We are very excited about the release of Ongaku, which we hope people of all ages will enjoy, especially with the many customisation features the game has to offer. Together with our educational links with The University of Salford and being based at Futureworks Manchester School of Media, working with Blitz 1UP has helped us to appreciate the importance of the independent developer “

Visit us at: www.Blitz1UP.com

To become a fan on FB, go here: www.facebook.com/Blitz1up

To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.twitter.com/Blitz1UP

13th MAY 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz 1UP, an initiative run by UK developer Blitz Games Studios, announces the release of KrissX for the Mac, now available on Steam. The Mac version of KrissX, developed by Regolith Games, joins other releases by Blitz on Steam, including; Fluttabyes, Mole Control, Droplitz and Buccaneer. This is the first game released by Blitz Games Studios for Mac, with more to follow soon.

In KrissX, players must help Wordsworth the Owl on his mission to solve jumbled word puzzles by following clues and swapping letters around. With over 3,500 words to unscramble and a variety of game styles including Quests, Time Attack Mode and Timeless Play, there is endless replay value.

Decipher brainteasers and test your trivia knowledge with a host of great features:

· Intuitive and instant pick up and play appeal with uncomplicated controls provides an interactive and fun gaming experience for players of all ages

· 150 vibrant levels to master at your own pace in Quest Mode

· Time Attack mode where your challenge is to beat the clock

· Huge numbers of bonuses to unlock to complete your collection of badges

· The option to challenge family and friends with puzzles of your own creation

· Unique puzzles every time you play – never play the same game twice.

“We’re very supportive of Steam’s move to support Mac games on their platform, and are therefore very excited to have KrissX as one of the launch titles,” says Blitz 1UP’s Business Development Director, Chris Swan.

Adds Regolith Games’ Andrew Docking: “The Mac is a great platform for games and it’s fantastic to see Steam – a world-beating games service – come to Mac. I’m thrilled that we can support it by launching KrissX on the service.”

www.Blitz1UP.com

To buy the game on Mac, go here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/23140/

To play KrissX on FB, go here: http://apps.facebook.com/kriss_x/

To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.Twitter.com/Blitz1UP

About Blitz Games Studios:

Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded in 1990 by industry veterans Andrew and Philip Oliver and now has more than 200 staff. Its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). www.BlitzGamesStudios.com

About Blitz 1UP:

The Blitz 1UP initiative was launched in 2008 as an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles – finished and unfinished – to market on XBLA, PSN, PC, WiiWare, iPhone and Flash. The scheme offers tailor-made packages to indie developers including PR, QA and access to its established distribution channels. The initiative provides a wide range of services, from design and production advice through to assistance with finding distribution and publishing partners. www.Blitz1UP.com.

About Regolith Games:

Regolith Games is a small developer dedicated to making games that anyone and everyone can enjoy playing. Regolith was founded in 2007 by Andrew Docking, an experienced game maker with an extensive background of well over 30 titles across a wide range of platforms. http://www.regolithgames.com.

07 MAY 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz 1UP have today launched SFG Soccer: Football Fever for PC, an updated version of the hit Xbox Live Indie Games arcade football title, developed by Stir Fry Games. The game is out today on Blitz1UP.com, Ztorm, GameStreamer Impulse, Real and GamersGate.

With the World Cup looming, now is the time to get some practice in and start your own championship. SFG Soccer: Football Fever is a six-on-six soccer game with deep RPG-style player progression and levelling systems. There’s also the chance to challenge your friends, with up to four local players supported. There’s even a full league system, which you can play co-op or solo while leading your team to battle it out in the 1st Division Championship Game. Use bicycle kicks, headers, one-touch passes, slide-tackles and instant replays, it’s all here, with a host of special features:

* Easy to learn controls, suitable for the whole family
* Fast, addictive, arcade-style game play
* New enhancements include mouse controls, and a two-button ‘Casual Mode’ for more laid back gamers
* Customizable teams and leagues
* Multi-season Career Mode, featuring 64 teams from around the world.

“With every, man, woman and child across the globe gearing up for a summer of football madness we are extremely pleased to be helping Stir Fry Games bring their amazing Xbox Live Indie Games smash to PC gamers the world over,” says Blitz 1UP Producer, Neil Holmes.

Adds Stir Fry Games’ Andy Kwiatkowski: “This is the football game I’ve always wanted to make. Working with the terrific Blitz 1UP team has really helped to take SFG Soccer to the next level.”

Visit us at: www.Blitz1UP.com
To follow Blitz 1UP on FB, go here: www.facebook.com/Blitz1UP
To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.twitter.com/Blitz1UP

About Blitz 1UP:

The Blitz 1UP initiative was launched in 2008 as an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles – finished and unfinished – to market on XBLA, PSN, PC, WiiWare, iPhone and Flash. The scheme offers tailor-made packages to indie developers including PR, QA and access to its established distribution channels. The initiative provides a wide range of services, from design and production advice through to assistance with finding distribution and publishing partners. www.Blitz1UP.com.

About Blitz Games Studios:

Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded in 1990 by industry veterans Andrew and Philip Oliver and now has more than 200 staff. Its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). www.BlitzGamesStudios.com

About Stir Fry Games:

Stir Fry Games is an independent games developer based in Guelph, Canada. It was formed by ex-Rockstar Games employee Andy Kwiatkowski in 2009. www.StirFryGames.com

Blitz 1UP releases three new indie titles on Steam with a whopping 20% discount

21 APRIL 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz 1UP, an initiative run by UK developer Blitz Arcade, have today released three of their top indie titles on Steam. Mole Control, KrissX, and Fluttabyes are all now available with a 20% discount and can be bought at the following locations:

Fluttabyes – http://store.steampowered.com/app/23150/

KrissX – http://store.steampowered.com/app/23140/

Mole Control – http://store.steampowered.com/app/23130/

Developed by indie studio Red Chain Games, Fluttabyes is a fun, quirky take on a Match 3 game. Easy to pick up and play, yet deeply addictive, the aim of Fluttabyes is to help the butterflies fly away by matching four or more of the same colour. The game is gorgeous and cute, with sunny countryside summer settings in a unique and colourful art style. For screenshots go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32483062@N08/sets/72157622617170874/

KrissX (pronounced ‘kriss cross’), developed by Regolith Games Ltd., is a casual puzzle game designed to test your vocab and brain power to their limits with a plethora of mind-bending word games. Help Wordsworth the Owl on his mission to solve jumbled word puzzles by following clues and swapping letters around. With over 3,500 words to unscramble and a variety of game styles including Quests, Time Attack Mode and Timeless Play, there is endless replay value. Uncomplicated controls mean instant pick up and play appeal so it’s an interactive and fun gaming experience for players of all ages. For screenshots go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32483062@N08/sets/72157623169427643/

Mole Control, developed by Remode Studios, is an addictive puzzle game that brings the classic logic-based game play of minesweeper into the 21st century. Pilot a crazy invention across a mind-bending adventure to unlock the mystery behind the runaway moles, or enjoy a frantic time attack challenge in the village mole control competition! Enhance this brain teasing experience using ‘supermole’ power-ups through six zones and over 35 randomly populated, totally re-playable levels – all with the comical aim to rid one town of exploding moles! For screenshots go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32483062@N08/sets/72157623248791948/

Chris Swan, Business Development Director for Blitz Arcade, says: “We’re delighted to have all three of these games released simultaneously on Steam. The 20% discount makes them an absolute bargain for anyone looking for some rewarding pick up and play fun.”

For developers interested in discussing further opportunities with the Blitz 1UP initiative, see: www.blitz1UP.com/details

Visit us at: www.Blitz1UP.com

To follow Blitz 1UP on FB, go here: www.facebook.com/Blitz1UP

To follow Blitz 1UP on Twitter, go here: www.twitter.com/Blitz1UP

About Blitz 1UP:

The Blitz 1UP initiative was launched in 2008 as an outlet for small, independent teams to bring their titles – finished and unfinished – to market on XBLA, PSN, PC, WiiWare, iPhone and Flash. The scheme offers tailor-made packages to indie developers including PR, QA and access to its established distribution channels. The initiative provides a wide range of services, from design and production advice through to assistance with finding distribution and publishing partners. www.Blitz1UP.com.

About Blitz Games Studios:

Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded in 1990 by industry veterans Andrew and Philip Oliver and now has more than 200 staff. Its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). www.BlitzGamesStudios.com

BLITZ GAMES STUDIOS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS WITH NEW GAME SIGNING

31 MARCH 2010 LEAMINGTON SPA, UK Blitz Games Studios is celebrating 20 years since it was formed (as Interactive Studios) in 1990. From humble beginnings creating the Dizzy franchise in the mid 80s, the Oliver Twins have transformed Blitz into one of the most stable and respected independent development studios in the world.

Blitz is now poised to jump into the next 20 years of success with the signing of a major new title for 2011 just a few weeks before its biggest ever game release – Dead to Rights: Retribution.

Blitz today is well known for its family games (Blitz Games) including the SpongeBob, Karaoke Revolution and The Biggest Loser franchises. Its other divisions encompass mature AAA titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim) and internal training and external development of the next generation of game developers (Blitz Academy).

A slew of new indie-developed titles through the Studios’ Blitz 1UP label (within the Blitz Arcade short-session division) will also be released throughout 2010. The Studio’s devotion to technological innovation means its licensable middleware engine, BlitzTech is on the cutting edge of new console capabilities and has provided the bedrock for the company’s wide range of games, including titles released across all console generations and the world’s first Stereoscopic 3D console title – Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao.

Blitz and particularly CEO and co-founder Dr Philip Oliver (a founder member and director of TIGA) have also been integral to recent government lobbying for the long-term benefit of the UK games development industry, resulting in the recent tax break announcement.

“When we started out 20 years ago we could not have dreamt of having such a talented and dedicated bunch of people working with us to make fantastic games for a worldwide audience,” says Philip. “We’re immensely proud of the people that work here. During this time we have worked with many wonderful people and companies – I cannot imagine what our lives would have been without video games!”

Adds Dr Andrew Oliver, Blitz Games Studios’ CTO and co-founder: “We’ve stayed true to the mission statement we set up at the beginning: to create critically and commercially successful games within a stable, friendly and professional environment.

“We’ve also created some amazing technological firsts with BlitzTech, and we’re now in the position where we’re trusted by major companies to work on their most important intellectual properties. What’s more, it’s still an exciting experience to keep up with and lead the latest technological advances, which is what makes the games industry such an amazing place to work.”

Blitz’s business strategy has been highly influenced by Richard Smithies, a former investment banker and corporate finance advisor, since he joined the company as CFO more than five years ago. He says: “Philip and Andrew are two of the most creative and innovative people in the games industry. I’ve known them since before the company was formed and we share similar ethical business values. During this period I’ve seen Blitz go from strength to strength – here’s to the next 20 years!”

To follow Blitz Games Studios on FB, go here: http://bit.ly/clPomZ

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About Blitz Games Studios:

Blitz Games Studios is based in Leamington Spa and was founded in 1990 by industry veterans Drs Philip and Andrew Oliver and now has more than 200 staff. Its six divisions encompass mature titles (Volatile Games), Serious Games (TruSim), family titles (Blitz Games), licensable middleware (BlitzTech), downloadable games (Blitz Arcade) and its education division (Blitz Academy). www.BlitzGamesStudios.com