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Personae Studios Releases Monkey Sailor; A Free Strategic Puzzle Game for iPhone and iPod touch

SINGAPORE June 14, 2010 – Singapore-based game developer Personae Studios announce the release of their twelfth game title:  Monkey Sailor, a strategic-thinking puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch.  Monkey Sailor offers hundreds of unique game puzzles, and is available for free within the iTunes App Store.

Game play involves navigating the “Monkey Sailor” through the ocean to find a banana treasure.  Players move the sailor through a series of puzzles, each delivering a unique array of obstacles.  Game play is timed, so players must solve each puzzle quickly to move onto the next puzzle; and ultimately win the game.  Monkey Sailor game features include rest, undo, and hint options; as well as sound and music options.

Since its recent release, Monkey Sailor has gained fast popularity within the iTunes App Store.  Earlier this week, Monkey Sailor topped the charts, becoming the number one game download in Thailand.  Many contribute Monkey Sailor’s popularity to its game play simplicity, attractive graphics, and value – with over 300 strategic puzzles available, players can enjoy hours of game play for free. › Continue reading

Personae Studios Unveils New Shopping Mall Game; $pree for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad

SINGAPORE June 3, 2010 – Singapore-based game developer Personae Studios recently unveiled a new addition to their suite of game titles:  $pree, a shopping mall game for iPhone™, iPod touch®, and iPad.  $pree is the eleventh game released by Personae Studios, and the first iPad game developed within Singapore.  Previous game titles released by Personae Studios include Air Hockey, Carrom, and 2Up.

$pree game play revolves around strategic shopping mall planning, development, and shop placement. Players strategically build shops on a shopping mall map to satisfy shopper demands, score points, increase profits, and win the game.  $pree features include six unique shops types, sound and music options, and over a dozen unique shopper types.  $pree is available for download in the iTunes App Store.

Although $pree has its share of competition within the iTunes App Store, there is one key feature that sets it apart from the rest:  $pree is the only shopping mall game in the App Store that allows players to strategically select a map location for each individual shop.  This unique feature offers players ultimate flexibility for game play planning, strategy, and shop development.  For more information on $pree, or to view a game trailer, please visit PersonaeStudios.com. › Continue reading