Naughty Bear

505's ursine scare-'em-up now available on the iPhone.

Feature by GamesIndustry International Contributor

Published on Sept. 27, 2010

Milton Keynes, UK – 27, September 2010 – Following the worldwide success of Naughty Bear for the home console systems, 505 Games and developer Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M) today announce the release of an Apple iPhone/iPod ^® Touch game featuring everyone’s favourite omni-present and, let’s face it, omni-moody bear.

“In the last six months Naughty Bear has captured the imagination of a very wide fanbase and very quickly become an icon within the gaming world and a beacon for the disenfranchised and the disgruntled everywhere,” said Tim Woodley, Head of Global Brand Management, 505 Games. “With the launch of the iPhone version, Naughty Bear fans can finally, and quite literally, take matters into their own hands.”

“We knew that Naughty Bear was perfect for on-the-go gaming and we have put a lot of time into refining the experience to reflect the new format, controls and objectives,” said David Osborne, creative director at Artificial Mind and Movement.

Naughty Bear for the iPhone delivers an all-new way to take control of the vengeful title role and once again wreak havoc on every stuffing-filled foe that crosses your path. With a unique control system tailored specifically for the iPhone and iPod Touch’s touchscreen inputs and a top-down viewpoint, the camera zooms in for up-close-and-not-so-personable signature kill moves which have become the trademark of our hapless bear.

Following the already established formula of the console versions, the game features a vast array of weapons, objects and scare tactics for gamers to employ to maim, bash and slash their island cohabitants in the quest for ever-important Naughty Points, earned by exacting sweet revenge against any stuffed animal brave—or stupid—enough to cross Naughty’s path.

Naughty Bear is available now for Apple’s iPhone & iPod Touch through the App Store for £1.79 GBP.

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About 505 Games

505 Games Ltd. is headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. 505 Games is dedicated to the publishing and international distribution of full price, mid-range and budget computer and video games across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) markets and Australia. The current portfolio includes the best selling games Cooking Mama, ArmA II, IL2 Strurmovik: Birds of Prey and consists all gaming platforms, including Nintendo’s ^TM home video game console, Wii ^TM, Nintendo DS ^TM, Nintendo DSi ^TM, PlayStation ^®3 computer entertainment system, PSP ^® (Playstation ^®Portable) system, Xbox360 ^® video game and entertainment system and the Windows based PC. For more information on 505 Games Ltd. and its products please visit www.505games.co.uk

About Artificial Mind & Movement

Based in Montreal, Quebec, Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M) is Canada’s best independent game developer, employing 500 talented people in Montreal, Quebec and Santiago, Chile. Since 1992, the company has developed 120 titles across every game platform, including its highly-stylized third person shooter WET ^TM. Our studios work with the industry’s top publishers and licensors, including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Disney, Electronic Arts, Fox, Konami, LucasArts, Viacom and Warner. Artificial Mind & Movement is committed to producing unparalleled game experiences with original or licensed Intellectual Properties. From 2006 to 2008, the company has ranked simultaneously amongst the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ^TM and also as Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies ^TM.

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