Archive for January, 2012

Hotter than Ever: Fishlabs announces Galaxy on Fire 2 – Supernova

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Fishlabs is going to release another add-on for their award-winning outer space adventure Galaxy on Fire 2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in Q2 of 2012.

Today, Fishlabs announces Galaxy on Fire 2™ – Supernova for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Supernova™ is the second add-on for the highly successful sci-fi saga featuring the dare-devil space adventurer and mercenary Keith T. Maxwell and kicks off right where the first add-on Valkyrie™ ended. This time, however, the focus will be laid on the long-lasting struggle between the Nivelian Republic and the Midorian Confederation and the gamers will have to face a vast number of new challenges and prevail in an extensive set of new missions. Galaxy on Fire 2™ – Supernova, which will be introduced to the press and media at the GDC 2012 in San Francisco, is currently set to be released in the second quarter of 2012.

Head Hunter - Galaxy on Fire 2 - Supernova (by Fishlabs)

Head Hunter - Galaxy on Fire 2 - Supernova (by Fishlabs)

’Supernova will not only be more cinematic and more varied, but also at least twice as long as Valkyrie,’ says Fishlabs CEO Michael Schade. ‘We’ve put a lot of time and effort into the writing of the complex new storyline, which includes a lot of new mission types and makes for a truly outstanding gaming experience. But also the graphics and the sound design will be absolutely top-notch! When it comes to Supernova, the name really is the game!’

Mining Plant - Galaxy on Fire 2 - Supernova (by Fishlabs)

Mining Plant - Galaxy on Fire 2 - Supernova (by Fishlabs)

After the unravelling of the Valkyrie conspiracy, daily routine has returned to the Deep Science space station. Carla dreams of a quiet and idyllic life with her sweetheart Keith, but the restless space war hero is not ready to settle yet. Hence the desperate plea for help of an old friend comes right in time: A gigantic supernova, which seems to be of unnatural origin, threatens to destroy the whole Mido sector and its inhabitants.

Troop Carrier - Galaxy on Fire 2 - Supernova (by Fishlabs)

Troop Carrier - Galaxy on Fire 2 - Supernova (by Fishlabs)

In the course of Galaxy on Fire 2™ – Supernova, which promises more than 10 hours of action-packed gameplay, the gamer will not only meet again a lot of acquaintances such as the brilliant scientist Khador, the fierce weapons dealer Alice or the shady drug dealer Mkkt Bkkt, but also come to face a hitherto unknown faction and lay his hands on a vast number of new space ships, weapons systems and high-tech gadgets. More than ever, Supernova™ will focus on the delicate political tensions, which make the Galaxy on Fire universe a tenuous danger zone, which is about to crack apart at the factional seams any moment.

About Fishlabs Entertainment

Fishlabs Entertainment specializes in the development and publication of 3D premium games for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Among others, the Hamburg-based studio’s 50-strong team is responsible for a number of award-winning titles such as Galaxy on Fire™, DEEP™, Blades & Magic™, Rally Master Pro™, and Snowboard Hero™.

In addition, Fishlabs is also world-famous for the development of extremely successful ad games for blue-chip clients such as Volkswagen and Barclaycard, which have dominated the App Store download charts in a multitude of countries for weeks. To date, Fishlabs’ smartphone games have generated more than 65 million downloads.

For more information visit www.fishlabs.net.

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Pimped! Fishlabs announces Valkyrie in HD and Full HD

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

In Q1 of 2012, the first add-on for Fishlabs sci-fi reference Galaxy on Fire 2™ will be released in an exclusive HD-version specifically optimized for the A5 chip of the iPhone 4S and iPad 2.

Fishlabs announces today that an HD-version of Galaxy on Fire 2™ – Valkyrie for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 will be released in the first quarter of 2012. And approximately four weeks later, the Full HD version of the add-on will enable all Mac pilots to experience the new storyline and missions in stunning Full HD visuals as well. So far, the first add-on for the successful sci-fi saga has only been available in SD for the Xperia PLAY smartphone by Sony Ericsson as well as iOS devices.

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

For the HD-version of the add-on, all 3D models and textures have been re-done from scratch in order to take full advantage of the sevenfold graphics power of the dual core chip of current generation Apple devices. Furthermore, individual texturesets for diffuse, normal and specular maps create stunningly realistic surfaces and new post-, explosion- and special effects make for a cinematic experience in console quality.

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

And for all long-time fans of the Galaxy on Fire™ series, Fishlabs even has a special goodie up their sleeves: All gamers, who have already bought the first iOS version of Galaxy on Fire 2™ (non-HD) on the App Store, will be able to get Valkyrie™ HD for free. However, the installation of Valkyrie™ HD requires an iPhone 4S or iPad 2 as well as the purchase of the main game Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD.

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

“A lot of fans have bought the HD-version of Galaxy on Fire 2 despite the fact that they already owned the SD-version of the game. And they have not only bought the HD-version to max out the capacities of their new iPhones 4S or iPads 2, but also to support us,” says Fishlabs-CEO Michael Schade. “Hence, we would like to thank our fan-base for their support with this special offer.”

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

The release of Galaxy on Fire 2™ – Valkyrie HD also includes another two eagerly awaited features: On the one hand, the Galaxy on Fire 2™ fans will now finally be able to freely synchronize their save games via iCloud and Open Feint. Once the update is live, platform boundaries will no longer exist in the Galaxy on Fire™ universe and all save games can be transferred freely between all Apple devices: Mac, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPad 2 – SD, HD and Full HD. And on the other hand, the gamers will now also be able to obtain their own space station, namely the notorious Kaamo Club, which can either be unlocked in-game or bought via in-app purchase. At the Kaamo Club, the GOF-pilots can not only store valuable goods but also gather as many space ships as they want.

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

Galaxy on Fire 2 - Valkyrie HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (by Fishlabs)

About Fishlabs Entertainment

Fishlabs Entertainment specializes in the development and publication of 3D premium games for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Among others, the Hamburg-based studio’s 50-strong team is responsible for a number of award-winning titles such as Galaxy on Fire™, DEEP™, Blades & Magic™, Rally Master Pro™, and Snowboard Hero™.

In addition, Fishlabs is also world-famous for the development of extremely successful ad games for blue-chip clients such as Volkswagen and Barclaycard, which have dominated the App Store download charts in a multitude of countries for weeks. To date, Fishlabs’ smartphone games have generated more than 65 million downloads.

For more information visit www.fishlabs.net.

Media Inquiries

swordfish pr
Freyja Melhorn
Habsburgerplatz 2
80801 München
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)89 – 961 6084-12
freyja@swordfish-pr.de
www.swordfish-pr.de

More Ad Games and Multiplayer: Fishlabs welcomes two new Employees on Board

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Fishlabs Entertainment starts into the new year with the addition of two new members to their team, namely producer Maren Nötzelmann and web developer Jannes Gneist, who have both joined the ranks of the renowned Hamburg-based smartphone and tablet game developer and publisher on January 1st, 2012.

 

Fishlabs - Maren Nötzelmann - Producer

Maren Nötzelmann (Producer)

Since the successful ad games, which Fishlabs develops for blue chip clients such as Volkswagen or Barcleycard, have become more and more complex and ambitious over the years, the company hired Maren Nötzelmann as their new ad game producer. Before her engagement with Fishlabs, Nötzelmann (28) had been working as a localization manager at dtp entertainment for four years. In that position, the graduate media technologist supervised more than 50 titles from the early stages of development to the final release in various languages. For several of these games, she also took over the project management.

 

Fishlabs - Jannes Gneist - Web Developer

Jannes Gneist (Web Developer)

The qualified IT specialist Jannes Gneist will from now on be in charge of Fishlabs’ web presence and prepare the Hamburg-based company for the upcoming online rush, which is to be expected due to the implementation of multiplayer gameplay and social features in future Fishlabs releases. Before he joined Fishlabs, Gneist (23) had been working for a number of different companies as a web developer and administrator.

‘With more than 50 million downloads, Fishlabs is the world’s leading developer of ad games,’ says the company’s CEO Michael Schade. ‘Sports Car Challenge, our current ad game for Volkswagen (China), has shown once again that the quality of ad games is constantly increasing these days. Consequently, the development of such titles, as well as the communication with the clients, becomes more and more challenging and demanding as well. Hence we are glad to have found an experienced project manager with Maren, whom we believe to be the perfect choice for this position. Jannes, on the other hand, will be indispensable for us when it comes to the extension of our online presence, which will serve as the hub for our online gaming community in the not-too-distant future.’

About Fishlabs Entertainment

Fishlabs Entertainment specializes in the development and publication of 3D premium games for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Among others, the Hamburg-based studio’s 50-strong team is responsible for a number of award-winning titles such as Galaxy on Fire™, DEEP™, Blades & Magic™, Rally Master Pro™, and Snowboard Hero™.

In addition, Fishlabs is also world-famous for the development of extremely successful ad games for blue-chip clients such as Volkswagen and Barclaycard, which have dominated the App Store download charts in a multitude of countries for weeks. To date, Fishlabs’ smartphone games have generated more than 65 million downloads.

For more information visit www.fishlabs.net.

Media Inquiries

swordfish pr
Freyja Melhorn
Habsburgerplatz 2
80801 München
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)89 – 961 6084-12
freyja@swordfish-pr.de
www.swordfish-pr.de