iPhone and iPod touch users can now play the most popular Facebook games either solo or against their friends. PressOK Entertainment and Large Animal Games announced the release of Bumper Stars Mobile. The game along with Facebook connect gives over 40 million users the ability to play games by combining mobile and social networking capabilities.
Bumper stars is a mixture of pinball, pool and shuffleboard, already available on the Facebook Platform. Now for the mobile too, the game allows players to earn points by bouncing, bumping and propelling their favorite characters off customizable bumpers.
“As a publisher of mobile entertainment products, PressOK Entertainment is always trying to make games more accessible and dynamic for players iPhone and iPod touch users will love playing Large Animal’s very entertaining game and connecting to the thousands of Facebook users playing it every day,†notes Ryan Morel, vice president of business development, PressOK Entertainment. “Using Facebook Connect, we are able to provide Facebook users the ability to play, score and challenge their existing Facebook friends straight from their handsets.â€
“The iPhone and iPod touch are the perfect formats for Bumper Stars, enabling existing fans to play, challenge and enjoy Bumper Stars wherever they are. This version also opens the game up to a whole new set of players that may otherwise have missed out on the fun,†said Wade Tinney, CEO and founding partner of Large Animal Games. “With over seven years in the mobile game business, PressOK Entertainment is the perfect partner to bring Bumper Stars to mobile.â€
Players earn points by playing, creating, participating in and winning challenges. They can also invite their Facebook friends to play. The points earned can be used to purchase downloadable content like backgrounds, bumpers or new characters.
iPod or iPhone users can now enjoy the Bumper Stars Mobile through the iTunes App store for just $2.99. This game is also available on the Blackberry, Android, J2ME and BREW platforms.
