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ELIMINATE CO-OP IS HERE! Go Frag with Friends

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:55:34 -0800

ELIMINATE CO-OP IS HERE! Go Frag with Friends

Meet the next generation of Arsenal weaponry, The Hurricane....

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:20:00 -0800

Meet the next generation of Arsenal weaponry, The Hurricane. Unleash a cyclone of bullets this Thursday.

See Eliminate CO-OP in action.

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:54:48 -0800

See Eliminate CO-OP in action.

We Rule news you missed last week...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:36:00 -0800

Members of the ng:community get exclusive access to news (like the very first details on GodFinger and We Rule) and are called upon to help us make games better.

Here’s what the ng:community learned last week.

Your castle is not just the centerpiece of your We Rule kingdom, it’s also a status symbol. It grows more elaborate as you level up — and instantly tells your friends how awesome you are at the game.

We Rule is all about building your own kingdom, but it pays to check in on your friends. Hunt through neighboring realms for open businesses. When you find one, place an order for special items. You’ll then work with your friends to ensure the goods are delivered. If you succeed, you’ll both profit.

Oh, and that we’ve submitted We Rule to Apple.

Producer Matt Roberts takes you on a tour of his WE RULE...

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:52:00 -0800

Producer Matt Roberts takes you on a tour of his WE RULE kingdom.

2009 Best App Ever Awards

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:27:00 -0800

We are proud to announce that ngmoco:) is the proud recipient of 9 nominations and 1 win for the Best App Ever awards! Eliminate receives 5 total nominations. Epic Pet Wars and Eliminate share the top 2 spots as the Best MMO Games of 2009.

http://bestappever.com/awards/2009

Eliminate - Best App Ever, Best Use of Social Gaming Platform Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Action Game, Best MMO Game [RUNNER-UP]

Touch Pets Dogs - Best Use of Social Gaming Platform Game

Epic Pet Wars - Best MMO Game [WINNER]

WordFu Plus+ - Best Dice Game, Best Word Game

Thanks to all of our fans who voted!

ng:community roundup...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0800

Last week we kicked off the ng:community. Members not only receive exclusive news (like the very first details on GodFinger and We Rule), but will also be called upon to help us improve these games once they hit the App Store. We’re also dropping new details about these games into ng:community exclusive Facebook and Twitter channels.

Here’s what the ng:community learned last week:

The importance of followers.

Followers make your planet go round. Without them, you’re a powerless god.

Your super powers require mana. Without mana, you won’t be able to convert new followers, strike denizens with lightning or do much of anything. Get more mana by commanding your followers to worship at your shrine.

Beware of skeletons.

They are bad. They like to eat followers for breakfast. Kill ‘em dead, again.

Why you should care about building buildings

There are three main building types in GodFinger. Those that earn you mana, those that earn you gold, and those that will keep your followers from working to exhaustion.

This week we’ll be focusing on We Rule. And have fun things planned for the future—like community-led QAs with the teams behind these two titles.

Want to join the ng:community? Visit next.ngmoco.com.

Eager to see GodFinger in motion? Watch the new ngmoshow,...

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:43:00 -0800

Eager to see GodFinger in motion? Watch the new ngmoshow, starring GodFinger Producer Stephanie Morgan.

ngmoco has a new social game, We Rule, in the works. We’re excited to share it with you. In We...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:02:58 -0800

ngmoco has a new social game, We Rule, in the works. We’re excited to share it with you.

In We Rule, you will govern your very own kingdom. You will act as a city planner and landscaper—customizing your realm with buildings, banners, and botany. You’ll decide what crops to plant and ensure they are harvested on time. You will collect taxes from your citizens and manage a variety of shops and businesses - from bakeries and inns to lumber mills and ore mines.

We’re also pleased to announce we’re collaborating with App Store star Newtoy to create this innovative, next-gen social game. Newtoy has a strong development pedigree on a host of platforms - before iPhone and iPod, the team helped create Age of Empires and Halo Wars. More recently they’ve engineered smash mobile hits Words with Friends and Chess with Friends.

Soon you’ll have a chance to build a kingdom of your own. We’ll be revealing more about the game soon. And if you’d like access to exclusive info and screens, chat with gamemakers and help us make We Rule better, join the ng:community.

Eliminate with Friends!

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:41:14 -0800

Co-Op is coming soon to Eliminate. Currently dubbed Extermination Mode, you’ll team up with with fellow employees to eliminate AI-controlled enemies.

Chris Plummer, Eliminate producer, reveals the first Co-Op details on Kotaku Talk Radio. Jump to the 40 minute mark for Co-Op talk. You can listen to it here.

More details coming soon on the Eliminate Blog.

A brand new map and a new upgradeable weapon drop into Eliminate...

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:07:00 -0800

A brand new map and a new upgradeable weapon drop into Eliminate Wednesday.

Meet GodFinger

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:40:00 -0800

We’re excited to introduce you to the next ngmoco game, GodFinger.

Pull on the gloves of a fledgling deity. You’re in charge of your very own planet, and must flex your fingers if you’re going to make a name for yourself amongst the pantheon of gods in this universe.

You’ll need followers. Their worship will help you grow stronger, perform wonders and learn new abilities. You’ll zap, flood and terraform. You’ll create buildings to keep your followers busy; they’ll give you gold. You’ll exterminate skeletons. And for fun, you’ll even torment your planet’s denizens.

We’re also pleased to reveal our collaboration with Wonderland Software. Prior to running off to make iPhone games, the team worked on Black & White and Fable series. They know their god games.

GodFinger is rapidly approaching its App Store debut. We’ll be releasing more info about the game soon, so stay tuned to our blog.

Crave inside info on GodFinger and other upcoming ngmoco projects? Join the ng:community.

Eliminate 1.1.1 is LIVE!

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:43:37 -0800

Run to the App Store, loyal Arsenal Megacorp employees! Our new update does two important things. It speeds up Eliminate connection times — especially for employees with large friend/follower lists. The update also includes the ability to disable aim inertia, allowing for more precise aim and look control.

In other Arsenal Megacorp news, we’ll soon be releasing the DEVASTATOR. This new upgradeable weapon is built on the Antimatter Jet platform. You can find out more about it on the Eliminate blog. It will be available in the armory later this week.

Happy Eliminating!

Introducing the Titan line of missile systems, available this...

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:52:00 -0800

Introducing the Titan line of missile systems, available this weekend only in Eliminate.

You can learn more about them on the Eliminate Blog.

ngmoco:) is among PocketGamer’s top iPhone developers of...

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:04:00 -0800

ngmoco:) is among PocketGamer’s top iPhone developers of 2009

Now your pup can take on the role of Sherlock Bones with the...

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:57:00 -0800

Now your pup can take on the role of Sherlock Bones with the newly launched Detective Career Track. Happy sleuthing!

Vote for ngmoco:) in the 2009 Crunchies Awards

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:32:36 -0800

The Crunchies are to technology what the Oscars are to Hollywood. The awards celebrate the best tech accomplishments of 2009.

ngmoco:) and Neil Young (our CEO) have been nominated in the 2009 Crunchies for Best Overall Startup and CEO of the Year - we’re delighted to be in the running.

If you want to show your support - click on the Vote Now logo and scroll to the categories then vote ngmoco & Neil.

Thanks

Epic Crime Wars is Here!

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:37:25 -0800

You’re fit to be kingpin. Hire gangsters, train them, and claim your turf in Epic battles. Grow your gang by inviting friends to Epic Crime Wars and boast about your growing notoriety on Facebook and Twitter. It’s also FREE.

Start memorizing your rights and padding police pockets - you’ll need your freedom if you’re going to be the boss. Download it here.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Santa Paws has come to town

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:03:07 -0800

Deck out your dogs in the latest holiday fashions! Touch Pets update 1.3 is available in the App Store and brings a sleigh-full of winter-time content for your pups. Get holiday-themed clothing, items, accessories, and a new winter wonderland play area (with falling snow!).

Eliminate 1.1 is live!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:01:06 -0800

The new update to Eliminate is now live in the App Store. It brings Arsenal Megacorp employees a new map (Knox), prototype armors, mod armor skins, and ranks 51-100.

Learn more about the update from Producer Chris Plummer in the latest ngmoshow.

1.1 Features:

New Map - Knox
A new arctic test facility. The design is informed by employee’s love of Bedlam and On-Rail.

Prototype Armors
These limited-use armors come fully upgraded to the maximum level for your player rank and include bonus upgrades that surpass the limitations of normal armor. Prototypes are the most potent armors available.

Armor Mods
Skins outfitted with ability enhancements. You can increase your jump, speed, or aqua ability – so for instance you could use a mod to increase the speed of your Tanker armor. Or boost Infiltrator speed beyond its upgradable limits.

New Skins
A bevy of new skins are available for your armor. Dress up for the holidays. Equip a target to your torso. Or don some oh so cool tribal prints.

Invert controls
Flick down to look up.

Ranks 51-100
A stronger employee is, after all, a better employee.

Don’t have Eliminate? Grab it from the App Store; it’s free!