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Polarbit surpass one million Android downloads
Mar 9th
Polarbit announced today that their applications have exceeded one million total downloads on Googles Android Market.
The announcement follows hot on the heals of Polarbits millionth Ovi Store download in early February. Polarbit are now one of an exclusive few, possibly the only, developers to have seen more than one million downloads on each of the big three mobile platforms – Symbian, Android and iPhone. This goes to show Polarbits strength as multiplatform developers, and their dedication to support as wide a range of platforms as possible.
Not satisfied by resting on their laurels however, Polarbit will continue to expand platform support in their middleware platform Fuse to ensure they reach as many gamers as possible, and are looking forward to breaking the million download mark on many further platforms in the future.
Raging Thunder 2 – Updated (v.1.1)
Mar 9th
Raging Thunder 2 has been updated. Version 1.1 is available on the android market. This update includes download of assets,
making it easier to install the game. It will install the downloaded assets on the SD card.
Raging Thunder 2 – The Boost is Loose on iPhone and Android
Mar 4th
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – March 4, 2010
Unfasten your seatbelts and abandon everything you know about safe driving as Raging Thunder 2, sequel to the most popular mobile racing game of all time, arrives today on iPhone and Android. From Polarbit, a leading developer of high-end 3D games and middleware for mobile phones, comes the most intense, high-speed reckless driving experience ever.
Featuring online, cross-platform multiplayer, Raging Thunder 2 allows players to challenge strangers around the world to heart pumping racing action whether on an iPhone or Android phone. Get behind the wheel of a fleet of fully-upgradeable tuner cars and push them to the limit on ten different tracks, all featuring some of the best 3D graphics ever to appear on mobile phones. Compete to become the best and most reckless racer on the road through eight champion cups in Career mode. Raging Thunder 2 lets you put your opponents into the wall with devastating tackles. Defensive drivers need not apply.
Raging Thunder 2 features:
- Six single player game modes: Career, Arcade, Single Race, Time Attack, Survival, Instant Race
- Online or local, cross-platform multiplayer with pre and post-race chat
- Choose from a fleet of tuner cars with the ability to upgrade wheels, body, wings, and engine
- Multiple upgrade options for each area with visual enhancements
- Ten beautiful, varied and animated track environments with tons of hidden shortcuts
- Stunning, console quality 3D graphics using OpenGL 2.0
“After all the hard work we put into Raging Thunder 2, we’re proud to introduce the sequel to one of our best-selling games of all time,” said Mitri Bautista-Wiberg, Founder of Polarbit. “RT2 is the definitive mobile arcade racer and offers a fantastic cross-platform multiplayer experience to boot!”
Available now on the iTunes App Store for $4.99, you can download Raging Thunder 2 for iPhone and iPod Touch here: http://itunes.com/apps/ragingthunder2
You can download Raging Thunder 2 for Android phones from the Android Market.
For more information please visit: http://www.polarbit.com/our-games/raging-thunder-2/
About Polarbit
Polarbit is a leading developer of high-end 3D games and middleware for the mobile and handheld markets worldwide. They have developed acclaimed licensed IP for mobile platforms including Krazy Kart Racing, FIFA 10, Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D, Spore, Indy 500, Tiger Woods 07 and SSX. Polarbit also develops original games including Raging Thunder, ToonWarz, Armageddon Squadron, Iron Sight and others. Their proprietary Fuse middleware platform is used by mobile developers around the world looking for high-end 3D graphics, online excellence and cross-platform compatibility.
Founded in 2005 and based in Sweden, Polarbit is a private company.
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Polarbit races past one million downloads on Ovi Store
Feb 8th
Stockholm, Sweden – Polarbit, noted cross-platform mobile game developers announced today that their applications exceeded one million total downloads in two weeks on the Ovi Store by Nokia.
Says Anders Nilsson, founder and CTO of Polarbit:
“We take great pride in being early adopters, as well as in our ability to deliver a consistent, high quality gaming experience across all platforms. We are greatly aided in this ambition by our Fuse middleware platform which has allowed us to utilize the full potential of the Nokia Game API plug-in to quickly bring Raging Thunder, Armageddon Squadron, WaveBlazer, Iron Sight and ToonWarz to the Ovi Store.
Considering the tremendous reception we’ve seen for these releases, this is evidently a good strategy. Too many developers focus their efforts entirely on the iPhone and release sub-par, Java-like versions on new platforms and markets which are capable of so much more, whereas we are dedicated to ensure that Nokia Ovi gamers receive the same rich, high-end gaming experience as iPhone gamers.“
About Polarbit AB
Polarbit AB, founded in 2005, is a game and middleware developer focusing on high-end mobile and handheld devices. Their experience, dedication and uncompromising attitude towards quality ensure customers and users that Polarbit technology is always synonymous with world-class entertainment technology.
About Fuse
Fuse is Polarbits’ proprietary middleware solution for cross-platform development on smartphones and handheld devices ; a highly optimized framework comprised of SDK, toolset and game engines supporting all major mobile platforms including iPhone/iPod Touch, Android, Symbian, Brew, Nintendo DS, Wipi and Windows Mobile.
Polarbit connects iPhone, Android, Ovi Store gamers
Dec 23rd
Stockholm, Sweden – Polarbit, pioneering developers of games for mobile and handheld platforms announced today the immediate availability of their games on Android Market.
In addition to already available award-winning street racer Raging Thunder, titles include powerboat racer WaveBlazer, arcade shoot’em-up Armageddon Squadron, FPS ToonWarz and futuristic strategy title Iron Sight. Polarbit titles are known for their visual excellence as well as their accessible gameplay and controls, ensuring that they appeal to casual as well as hard-core gamers.
The truly distinguishing feature that sets Polarbit titles apart from competitors is their cross-platform multiplayer capabilities. For the first time ever, iPhone, Android and Nokia Ovi Store device users from all corners of the globe will be able to face off in intense deathmatches, gut-churning races, brutal dogfights and epic battles!
Polarbit bring racer Raging Thunder to Android Market
Dec 18th
Stockholm, Sweden – Polarbit, a leading developer of high-end mobile games, announced today the immediate availability of award-winning game Raging Thunder on Android Market. Raging Thunder is a fast-paced, arcade street racing game that garnered much praise for its appealing visuals, excellent playability and rich internet and local multiplayer functionality on its AppStore release.
Raging Thunder is the first Polarbit title to be released on Android Market, shortly to be followed by powerboat racer WaveBlazer, arcade shoot’em-up Armageddon Squadron, FPS ToonWarz and futuristic strategy game Iron Sight. Polarbits support for the Android platform follows hot on the heals of the release of their portfolio on Ovi Store by Nokia.
As all Polarbit titles, Raging Thunder will feature cross-platform multiplayer functionality enabling Android, Nokia Ovi and iPhone gamers to face off against each other.
Polarbit games on Ovi Store
Dec 17th
Stockholm, Sweden – Polarbit, a leading developer of high-end mobile games, today announced that their products will be globally available in Ovi Store by Nokia from 16th of December 2009.
Titles include award-winning racing game Raging Thunder, powerboat racer WaveBlazer, arcade shoot’em-up Armageddon Squadron and FPS ToonWarz. Polarbit titles can be distinguished by their visual excellence, their accessible gameplay and controls and their cross-platform multiplayer functionality – ensuring that they appeal to casual as well as hard-core gamers.
Says Polarbit founder Mitri Bautista Wiberg:“We’re very excited to be working with Nokia in bringing our titles to the Ovi Store. Nokia is the leading handset manufacturer in the world and this represents a great opportunity for us to reach an unprecedented number of mobile gamers globally.”
ToonWarz – release of online FPS
Dec 16th
Polarbit, the developers behind such iPhone bestsellers as Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart and FIFA10, announced today the release of ToonWarz, an action/arcade FPS featuring internet and local WiFi multiplayer as well as a fully stocked single player campaign.
ToonWarz gives players control of a lone commando, fighting against hordes of vicious enemy soldiers. In order to prevail, players will need to utilize all their wits and skills, as well as an extensive arsenal of shotguns, flame-throwers, bazookas and much more.
Says Janne Korpela, co-founder of Polarbit and ToonWarz lead developer:
“As always, we’ve striven to provide an accessible, great-looking and smooth gameplay experience that appeals to casual gamers as well as die-hard FPS fans.
Multiplayer deathmatches over the Internet and local WiFi are of course features that we’re tremendously exited about, and we really look forward to getting players from all over the world in our digital crosshairs real soon!”
Polarbit have repeatedly proven themselves to be among the most prolific developers of games for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and are currently preparing the release of all their AppStore titles also on Ovi Store and Android Market – including cross-platform multiplayer between iPhone, Android and Nokia devices.
Read more about the game here.
FIFA 10 shoots straight to the top
Jul 7th
FIFA 10, developed by Polarbit and published by EA, has shot straight to the top of the AppStores highest-grossing list just days after its release.
FIFA 10 marks the iPhone debut of the best selling franchise, and shows gamers and industry alike that quality is always worth waiting for.