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rionc

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Oct 1, 2011
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Pocket bombs is a remake of the Newton Messagepad game “Bombs!” An explosive strategy game with sudden upsets and, of course, exploding bombs!

- Place multiple bombs in key areas to create massive chain reactions! Take over all opponent squares to win.

- Multiplayer: Combat up to 3 human opponents OR

- Defeat the AI in singleplayer mode (adjustable difficulty levels)

Requires: iPhone or iPod Touch running iOS 3.1 or higher

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Pocket Bombs v1.0.1 Released

Changes from previous version:
- Bugfix for Hard AI Algorithm
- Adds a 'Play Again' button at the end of a game
- Saves user settings

Be on the lookout for version 1.1 which should be out on the App store in the next 10 days or so (depending on Review time).

Example of gameplay (1.0.1):
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Out a little earlier than anticipated: Version 1.1!

Apple approved this update in less than 48 hours- that's the quickest I've ever seen an update go through!

New in version 1.1:
- Normal AI Mode added
- Interactive Tutorial
- Graphics enhancements
- Improved 'Settings' Screen
- Alternate themes

Want a different look? Multiple themes are available:
- Default (Traditional Bombs)
- Dark (Reversi-style board)
- Smilie (It's HAPPY)
- Invade (A retro arcade experience)

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