Astraware Sudoku/Casino

KANSAS CITY, MO (USA) and LONDON, UK - Aug. 21, 2009 - Handmark ^® has today released its award-winning Astraware Sudoku and Casino games for S60 ^® phones, including the new Nokia 5800 and N97 touch screen devices.

Recognized as one of the best Sudoku games for smartphones, Astraware Sudoku is packed with features, including its popular Puzzle of the Day which allows players to compete against other players worldwide to post the best time for that day's puzzle, in addition to an integrated Puzzle Builder which creates billions of unique puzzles. The game offers a range of different options to help players solve puzzles including manual or automatic pencilmarks, a smart hints system and the hold and highlight system which can display an overlay for a specific number or pencilmark helping players to see where to look and what to look for. Astraware Sudoku is suitable for all levels of players and includes six levels of difficulty.

Astraware Casino features 11 of the best-known games found in casinos around the world, including Texas Hold 'Em No Limit Poker, Roulette, Slots, Craps, and Blackjack. The game includes full instructions on how to play each of the 11 games and gives players $1,000 in a virtual wallet to begin playing. Higher stake tables and games unlock as players progress. Astraware Casino also includes a fun achievements system - the 'Souvenir Suitcase'. During the game players will unlock different 'Souvenirs' to place in their suitcase to mark special achievements in the game. Souvenirs include special chips, fluffy toys, and fun items of clothing.

Astraware Sudoku and Astraware Casino are both available now at www.handmark.com for S60 3rd Edition and later devices as well as several other smartphone platforms. For more information visit: http://www.astraware.com/sudoku and http://www.astraware.com/casino

About Handmark

Handmark delivers an engaging, personalized experience for your mobile phone with the industry's best connected information services, games, lifestyle applications and more to help make your phone your own. As one of the leading developers and distributors of mobile content and storefronts for 10 years, the company has established itself as one of the premier developers for top-quality mobile content, as well as a trusted mobile content partner. For more information, visit www.handmark.com.

© 2009 Handmark, Inc.; Handmark ^® , Astraware ^® , and the distinctive hand design are registered trademarks of Handmark, Inc. in the U.S. and other territories. All rights reserved. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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