Unity Technologies Announces Award Winners of Its Third Annual ‘Best of’ Contest

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    Unity Technologies Announces Award Winners of Its Third Annual ‘Best of’ Contest
    Bestows Top Honors on Submission Winners for Creating the Best Interactive Content on the Unity Platform

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 30, 2009

    Today at the Unite conference, Unity Technologies, the leading provider of multi-platform game development for Web, PC, Mac, Wii™ and iPhone, announced the award winners of its third annual contest. This year, there were 129 submissions, twice the number of submissions last year, spanning four categories: Best Overall, Best iPhone Game, Best Visual Design and Best Technical Achievement; prizes totaled $9,500.


    Best iPhone Game:

    Winner: Monospace, developed by Nonverbal (Daniel Lutz)
    Runner Up: Samurai: Way of the Warrior, developed by Mad Finger Games
    Finalist: Snake Galaxy, developed by DigDog
    Finalist: Battle Bears, developed by SkyVu Pictures & Blackish
    Finalist: Touch KO, developed by Adam and Matt Mechtley

    1st place

    Monospace

    Monospace is a unique puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch, where players need to think in both 2 and 3 dimensions.…
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    Monospace is a unique puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch, where players need to think in both 2 and 3 dimensions.

    The goal is to collect a certain amount of white cubes in every level. To do that, the player is given the ability to switch between 2 and 3-dimensional views of the game situation. Possibilities and solutions change depending on the players perspective.

    Monospace contains 64 challenging levels, divided into 4 difficulty stages.

    A step by step tutorial is included in the game.
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    Genre:Puzzle, Strategy
    Release:Jan 21, 2009
    Updated:Nov 30, -0001
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    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating:Unrated
    Your Rating:unrated
    Compatibility:HD Universal


    2nd place

    Samurai: Way of the Warrior

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    ☞SAMURAI II: Vengeance released☜ ☞ More then 800 000 downloads for Samurai I☜ Best iPhone games of 2009 by Apple, Best …
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    ☞SAMURAI II: Vengeance released☜ ☞ More then 800 000 downloads for Samurai I☜ Best iPhone games of 2009 by Apple, Best App Ever Awards 2009 - Best Game Graphics Honorable Mention Award from 148Apps; and number 16 in the Top 100 iPhone Games of All Time from AppDdvice. ------------------------------ AppAdvice.,com - 4.5/5 touchmyapps - Kiss It rating iphoneapps-review.com: - 5/5 AppVee.com - 4/5 AppofMyEye.com -Highly recommended TruthBombers.com - 9/10 Applemania.pl - 100% ------------------------------ Become a wandering samurai in the ancient Japan during chaotic times of war. As Daisuke Shimada you must defeat evil Daimyo Hattoro who spreads terror and fear around the country. Will you dare to stop him? Will you follow the Way of the Warrior ? • First hack and slash game developed specifically to leverage the iPhone touch screen. • No more virtual joyisticks or gamepads, only your finger and touchscreen. • Visit several unique environments in the Japan in a feudal 16th century setting. • Unlock all combo attacks and master your skills. • Never before seen comics storytelling • Special Dojo mode. • Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements • Original soundtrack. • And much more... Recommended for fans of hack 'n slash games as Ninja Gaiden, Devil May Cry or Heavenly Sword Special thanks to : Devilishly Good, le'deuche123, Fletch, Prab, PureSkill, Rocco, squarezero, Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/MadFingerGames
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    Seller:MADFINGER Games, a.s.
    Genre:Action, Adventure
    Release:Sep 01, 2009
    Updated:Nov 04, 2010
    Version:1.8
    Size:55.0 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating: (1)
    Your Rating:unrated
    Compatibility:HD Universal


    Finalist

    Cannot find Snake Galaxy on App Store, so here is Snake Paris

    Snake Paris

    DigDog Studio, developers of Snake Galaxy, in collaboration with Presselite, developers of Métro Paris, are proud to pre…
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    DigDog Studio, developers of Snake Galaxy, in collaboration with Presselite, developers of Métro Paris, are proud to present a new version of the snake game named "Snake Paris".

    Enjoy the most beautiful city in the world in your pocket with this new and graphically impressive planet.

    As always:

    -An accurate touch control.
    -The ability to accelerate with a double-tap.
    -The ability to slow down by holding two fingers on-screen.
    -A combo system.

    Enjoy!
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    Genre:Action, Arcade
    Release:Dec 12, 2009
    Updated:Nov 30, -0001
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    Size:0.0
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating:Unrated
    Your Rating:unrated
    Compatibility:HD Universal


    BATTLE BEARS ZOMBIES AR

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    Play the very first BATTLE BEARS game that started the award-winning series with over 30 MILLION downloads! "Best Games…
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    Play the very first BATTLE BEARS game that started the award-winning series with over 30 MILLION downloads! "Best Games of the Year" TouchArcade "Top 100 iPhone Games" iLounge “Battle Bears is a must have!” SlideToPlay “A survival shooter with a ridiculous story line that is almost worth the price of entry by itself.” –Touch Arcade “The story for Battle Bears is hilarious, it’s one of the reasons I kept on going through the levels.” -TouchGen "That one game that brings everything you've experienced up to that point sharply into focus. A gaming epiphany... Friends, I have found that game, and it is Battle Bears." -iPhoneLife.com BATTLE BEARS stars OLIVER, a teddy bear stuck behind enemy lines who must fight off unending waves of Pink Bears wishing to HUG HIM TO DEATH. Game play is simple and fun. Use one thumb to aim and the other thumb to tap-and-fire. AR TIPS: AR mode requires iOS 11 and ARkit on iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPad Pro, or iPad 2017. AR mode is best experienced in a well-lit open space with AirPods or headphones if you dare! To Save AR Video Recordings: Use the Share Button THEN press Save Video. To PAUSE the game: Tap on the pink bear icon. CAMPAIGN TIPS: To fire the LASER: Press and HOLD for a long time while using your other thumb to aim the laser beam. Aim at COLBEAR's feet, hands, and face! COLLECT ALL THE BB GAMES! Battle Bears Gold Multiplayer FPS (FREE!) FOLLOW US: Discord.gg/BB join the revamp talks Facebook @BattleBears Instagram @BattleBears YouTube @BattleBears Twitter @BattleBears A LETTER FROM BEN: Using ARkit, we've brought to life our classic hit game BATTLE BEARS ZOMBIES. Players can experience Zombie Huggables & Unicorns chasing them in real life. Players simply tap to zap them away as long as they can. On sale for a limited time, players also get the 64-bit optimized award-winning offline campaign mode which won TouchArcade's Best Games of 2009 for its hilarious cutscenes, wacky weapons, and epic boss battles. With over 4 million downloads, we're happy to introduce AR to the BATTLE BEARS' iOS fan base with this epic new update that's under 150MB for space savings. This is the first update for BB ZOMBIES in 5 beary long years! Thank you for everyone's patience and support. It's great to get a least one of our BB TRILOGY games updated to 64-bit for iOS 11. We're hard at work on revamping BB GOLD ROYALE with new weapons, new maps, new mode, chat and clans. SHOUT OUT to all the amazing fans that have stuck with us since 2009: InstableGriff, Wilpower784, Hackey5, Grimreaper0100, thecheeselover, Clinkzbone, Lethal, Massengrab, Soo_hey, smtony, FISHDO, CryCry, MooseOnTheLoose, Oyster, Can'tTouchThis, Dban1, TeddyRuxp, DrMilkyWay, Reckless04, Boboimo, SSP Rism, SSPooky, Cloud[SS], LoneWarWolf, TacticalWarrior, Nightlock429, Assassins Ace, saltshaker99, Pirate, N.Y.C.O, goose, alpha, NooseOnTheLoose, ChaoTicKraze, TrueChico1415, HuggableIsTrue, Oops_killed_ya, Fluttershyisbestpony,Slate, eXTCy, SleepylilReapy, Earmuffs, DoodleQuick, LXSXL, Naporu, MyLittlePwnies123, Muzzle, FishThing, theLurker, Guyfromanotherplanet, OCOliver234, Dylan, Dunchaxman, Hug2Death, Zorua52, Gnifle, Buckets, Alpha, candyissweet, akurotetsu, Cat_God, Spectrum_of_truth, Quantum,Slimefon, ComfySofa, WingedDragon, Imapeaceadvocate, Cryo, Ultimate_Bear, Wraith, FREESH, 88kai1, UltimateSwimmer, AI Crunk, AI Evil Surge, icezazae, NUGAT, DTA Delirious, chanceyboii, S8 Royalty, Chase81, WhiteHero, SnapPlay, DTA OssianKllYou, Cruzzzey, Sloaney panda, WeNoodle, Wildman, Nuclear Dawn, Shane77, AI Dank123, Hectic, S8 MARIO, OG Evolution, M0rty, Garlic, SAmik37, kidgunso, Hayden, Mudssun, Grunt, Kenmister1, Kenneth, Crayola.bbg, GrieverXVII, Storm, TotallyExist, PlasticMemories, bwearpoe, Conkers, Freddy, Gebarmutterhals and many more. WE <3 YOU ALL! BATTLE BEARS was created by @BenVu and developed @SkyVu in Omaha, Nebraska. BATTLE BEARS is a registered trademark of SkyVu Inc.
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    Seller:SkyVu Inc.
    Genre:Adventure, Arcade, Action
    Release:Aug 31, 2009
    Updated:Nov 30, 2017
    Version:1.7.3
    Size:187.6 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating: (3)
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    Compatibility:HD Universal


    Touch KO

    You are a rising star about to take on contenders from around the world. Do you have the drive to make it to the top? Us…
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    You are a rising star about to take on contenders from around the world. Do you have the drive to make it to the top? Use your talents, dedication, and sportsmanship to build your own boxing legacy starting from humble beginnings and fight your way up to massive arenas!

    Features:
    - Intuitive control system designed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch lets you effortlessly bob and weave while executing attacks with each hand!
    - Quick Play game mode with dynamically adjusting difficulty to get your fix on the go!
    - Career game mode tracks your progress as you earn cash, fame, and titles!
    - Upgrade your stats with different training routines--hit harder, recover quickly, or move faster!
    - Character creator lets you fully customize your pugilist's appearance with body, tattoo, and equipment options!
    - Fight your way across three unique environments with lively animated crowds!
    - Online leaderboards and unlockable achievements powered by optional Blurst account!
    - Uses the full power of the Unity 3D engine with detailed 3D graphics, high-resolution textures, motion-captured animations, dynamic lighting, and Ageia PhysX!
    - Create your own custom playlists from your iPod using iPhone OS 3.0!

    Great for fans of fighting, action, and sports games, as well as players looking to blow off some steam!

    -Quadrant-based control scheme for executing crushing body blows!

    Developed by Adam Mechtley & Matt Mechtley
    Published and distributed by Chillingo Ltd.
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    Genre:Simulation, Sports
    Release:Jul 25, 2009
    Updated:Nov 30, -0001
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    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating:Unrated
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    Congratulations, Marek -- well deserved second place (should have been first!).
     
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    Snake Paris

    So Snake Galaxy is not on the app store, BUT, made by the same company is Snake Paris which looks like the same game with a different theme, and its FREEEEE! :p

    Hope that helps.
    -Ex
     
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    Thanks I updated main post..
     
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    Took the words right outta my mouth.
     
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    Congrats Marek :D Can't wait for your next game
     

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