Engineer Dr. James Brighton took two MGF Sports-cars – which were dressed to match the Maxima car in Reckless Racing 2 and hooked them up so that they could be controlled entirely remotely by two Xperia phones.

A dirt-track was then built on an abandoned American Cold War airbase, and designed so that the cars would be able to powerslide around, just like in the mobile game.

Then, Martin Noriander, co-founder of Pixelbite, faced off against Hunter Skipworth, expert gamer and journalist for Pocket-Lint. The result was mobile-controlled dirt-track drifting on scale never before seen.

Take a look at the video and let us know what you think:

Says Mitri Wiberg, CEO at Polarbit: “First published by First Star Software in 1984, Boulder Dash® is a landmark in computer gaming, and the definition of a true classic. We’re thrilled to be a part of bringing the game to as wide an audience as possible, and in introducing it to a whole new generation of gamers.”

Developed by InstantCom, Ltd. for Android, Boulder Dash®-The Collection™ is a fast-paced action/puzzle game challenging the player to make their way through a series of caves, filled to the brim with boulders just waiting to fall, sneaky enemies, deadly traps and helpful tools. Players will need all their cunning and dexterity to collect enough diamonds to open exits and find their way out of the caves.

Richard M. Spitalny, First Star Software’s president added: “We’re thrilled to work with Polarbit and leverage their success on the Android Market and with their numerous channel partners throughout the world. With only a few exceptions, Polarbit will be our exclusive distributor throughout the world.”

The multi-million unit selling, much loved original game from 1984, with original graphics, sfx and music is just one of the five games from the Boulder Dash® series that comprise Boulder Dash®-The Collection™. Three of the cave packs/games are from the 1980’s, two more recent games include new features such as the ability to access inventory to rotate caves 90 degrees, kick objects or use bombs.

With over 250 cave permutations available players can buy Boulder Dash®-The Collection™, Complete Set as a single download containing all five cave packs for USD $3.99; or, they can select Boulder Dash®-The Collection™ Pick Your Pack for USD $0.99 with each additional cave pack then sold for USD $0.99 as an in-app purchase.

Languages supported are English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Optimized for Xperia Play, players can elect to play in Zen mode, without a game clock; select from 3 sets of user-Configured Controls; play in Portrait or Landscape; use ‘Pause & Explore’ and/or the variable zoom to plan their next move. On the Android Market, Boulder Dash®-The Collection™ features OpenFeint, allowing players to earn achievements and share their top scores with friends.

A follow-up to Pocket Gamers 2011 Android Game of the Year, Reckless Racing 2 shares the intense top-down racing gameplay laid down in Reckless Racing, but improves and expands upon it in every way.

In addition to improved driving physics and controls, Reckless Racing 2 includes more cars, more tracks, more characters and more game modes than did its predecessor. Further features include customization and balancing options for cars, global leaderboards and Internet multiplayer mode.

Reckless Racing 2 features world-class visuals, with beautifully crafted tracks and cars and graphical features.

Key features:

• Probably the best power slides in the world.
• Tune and tweak the performance, handling, tires, rims and colours of your cars.
• Shader based game engine with normal maps, reflections, specularity,
• shadows, particles and more.
• Improved and optimized shaders for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S.
• Online leaderboards with downloadable ghost cars.
• Online multiplayer over the Internet.
• 17 characters, including your favorites from Reckless Racing 1.
• 5 control layouts with customizable button positions.
• Optional assists, such as race lines, mini map, chase camera and more.

Get Reckless Racing 2 now your store!

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Each year, the emperor penguin hikes across a hundred kilometers of freezing arctic wasteland to reach their ancient spawning grounds. Lately, however, the march of the penguins is increasingly obstructed by gaping chasms of open sea. Driven by insatiable avian lust, and in stark denial of their flightlessnes, the desperate penguins hurl themselves across the gaps, only to plummet into the icy sea. If nothing is done, the majestic penguin will soon go the way of the dodo…
Penguin Palooza is a physics-based puzzle game suitable for all ages and gamer types – from the casual to the hard-core. Its’ beguilingly accessible gameplay mechanics veils a depth that will tax both your fleetness of finger and your strategic thinking, ensuring hours on hours of frantic fun.

FEATURES:

• Palooza, VS and Challenge game modes
• Physics-based trampoline action
• Head to head battle on one device
• GameCenter leaderboards and achievements
• 36 challenges and hours of fun

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We at Polarbit are nothing but big kids at heart, and there’s nothing we love better than Christmas! To celebrate, we’re sleighing (ho, ho, ho) the price of all our games on Android Market and iTunes to a measly $.99. Be quick to pick them up, before the eggnog wears off and we’re back to our grinchy, grouchy selves!

Tank Riders will replace Wave Blazer the 13th of December!

The Android ecosystem is coming up on a true landmark event, as Google gears up to celebrate the ten billionth application downloaded from Android Market. Each day, for ten days, prices on ten stand-out applications will be slashed to a measly ten cent.

We at Polarbit wouldn’t miss this celebration for anything, and are extremely happy to participate with a choice selection of apps from our prominent portfolio.

Reckless Racing: 7th December
Reckless Getaway: 8th December
Toki Tori: 8th December
Raging Thunder: 11th December
Tank Riders: 13th December
Raging Thunder 2: 14th December

Attack hordes of oncoming baddies with an arsenal of cannons, missiles and mortars!

Bounce shots off walls to hit lurking enemies before they have a chance to attack!

Blast through walls and charge ahead, or find hidden paths to sneak up on enemies unawares!

Tank Riders is a 3D tank battle game, which combines charming, colourful graphics, action and exploration to create a package that will charm everyone – from hard core gamers to wet-eared newbies.

A challenging single-player campaign, downloadable levels and campaigns and the ability to face off against friends and foes in frenzied multiplayer battles ensures an experience that will stay fresh and fun for a long time!

Tank Riders is available now for iOS (iphone – ipad), Android and very soon also for Mac OS X!

Stay tuned!

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