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November 20, 2009
Cerebral Vortex Games Releases Word Burst and Sonus for iPhone/iPod Touch
Thorold, ON – November 20, 2009 – Cerebral Vortex Games, a Thorold, Ontario-based developer of casual games, is pleased to announce that the games Word Burst and Sonus are now available for download on the iTunes App Store.
Word Burst is the on-the-go version of the company’s popular word/action Flash game. Gamers are presented with a grid full of random letters while a timer ticks down. Players spell words by rapidly clicking on letters. Creating a word and making it “burst” will award you points and more time—the longer the word, the better!
“Word Burst is a maddeningly addictive game,” said Keith Makse, President of Cerebral Vortex Games. “We’re very excited it’s now available for iPhone users. We know it’s one app you’ll go to again and again.”
A high-tech variation on a classic memory game, Sonus challenges players to study a pattern of musical tones and multi-colored lights. They must repeat the pattern back by touching the correct buttons on screen. The stakes get higher as the pattern gets longer!
“Think you’ve got a good memory? Prove it with Sonus,” says Mr. Makse. “We have two awesome modes available: Repeat After Me and Reverse. We’ll be adding more cool modes for Sonus in the future,” added Mr. Makse. “So stay tuned.”
Word Burst and Sonus are now available on iTunes for the iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPod Touch for the Launch Rate of $0.99. After this weekend, they will settle at a $2.99 value.
Word Burst can be found at itms://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-burst/id330306772?mt=8.
Sonus can be found at itms://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sonus/id329689579?mt=8.
Both games can be found directly on www.cerebralvortexgames.com.
July 14, 2009
CEREBRAL VORTEX GAMES ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF MYSTERIOUS WORLDS: THE SECRET OF OAK ISLAND
ST. CATHARINES, ON - July 14, 2009: Cerebral Vortex Games, Inc. (CVG), a St. Catharines, Ontario-based developer of casual games, has announced that their latest game, Mysterious Worlds: The Secret of Oak Island, has been released.
A classic hidden object game full of devious puzzles, The Secret of Oak Island challenges players to find the hidden treasure of Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Oak Island is the center of a real-life mystery that has confounded treasure hunters for centuries. Players will find themselves cracking codes, navigating a treacherous current maze and hunting for a variety of objects that will help them fulfill their quest.
A free trial of the game is currently available at CVG's own recently relaunched webpage:
http://www.cerebralvortexgames.com/index.php?p=Secret%20of%20Oak%20Island
"We are delighted that we could share the fascinating story of Oak Island in interactive form," said Jason MacIsaac, Design Director with Cerebral Vortex Games. "Whether they're familiar with the story or not, casual gamers will love trying to unlock the secret."
To celebrate the launch of The Secret of Oak Island, CVG is offering a $5 discount on the game if players purchase it through the company webpage. Simply enter the code 5Y32CQ in the Coupon Code box when you purchase the game. The offer expires midnight, EST, July 21, 2009.
"We're thankful to our partners at Ontario Media Development Corporation for their generous assistance," said Keith Makse, President of Cerebral Vortex Games. "Not only did they help us get The Secret of Oak Island off the ground, but the entire Mysterious World brand."
Mysterious Worlds is a series of casual hidden object games that focuses on real-world mysteries.
July 13, 2009
Cerebral Vortex Games Announces Stellar Game Line-Up For Casual Connect Seattle
July 13, 2009: Cerebral Vortex Games Inc., a St. Catharines based multi-platform developer of casual games, will be showcasing a diverse line-up of games at Casual Connect Seattle next week. The line-up includes addictive titles for iPhone, PC downloadable and web.
"Cerebral Vortex Games has a great line-up for fall 2009," said Keith Makse, President of Cerebral Vortex Games, Inc. "Whether you want to solve crimes, give your brain a workout or battle ghosts, we've got you covered."
The line-up includes live playable demos of:
Ghost Breaker (iPhone): Battle murderous phantoms using your iPhone camera, powered by a mystical artifact that drains spectres of their essence. The spookiest part is not the ghosts, but the fact that you battle them in your own home, literally!
Trace Evidence: The Hunt for the Black Orchid (PC downloadable): Detective work and forensic science meet in a match 3 game! The Black Orchid is a master criminal who swears nobody will ever catch him. Match the tiles to compare DNA, check for bomb residue, detect fingerprints and more. Every clue will bring you closer to arresting the Black Orchid!
Sonus (iPhone): The classic memory and rhythm game gets a high-tech makeover! Four modes and up to 10 buttons will give your brain and ears a challenge they'll never forget!
Word Burst (iPhone): The hit web word game comes to your iPhone! In Word Burst, players are presented with a grid full of random letters while a timer ticks down. Players spell words by rapidly clicking on letters. Creating a word and making it "burst" will award you points and more time-the longer the word, the better!
Mysterious Worlds: The Secret of Oak Island (PC downloadble): A hidden object game based on the real-life mystery of Oak Island, Nova Scotia, players are challenged to search museums, mineshafts and a mysterious island for items and clues. Assemble pirate maps. Decode ancient tablets. Solve fiendish puzzles. Each clue brings you closer to the fabled treasure of Oak Island!
"We're actively seeking partners to distribute our games," said Makse. "We encourage everyone who loves games to drop by booth B10 to see what we've got."
February 10, 2009
Cerebral Vortex Games To Develop iPhone Game “Ghost Breaker” With Funding From Ontario Media Development Corporation
ST. CATHARINES, ON – February 10, 2009 – Cerebral Vortex Games Inc., a St. Catharines, Ontario-based developer of casual videogames, is pleased to announce that they have been granted funding from the Ontario Media Development Corporation’s Screen-based Content Initiative.
The funding will be used to develop a prototype iPhone/iPod Touch game, codenamed “Ghost Breaker.” More details on this action-horror title will be revealed at a later date.
“The Screen-based Content Initiative is funding 60 projects chosen from over 330 proposed projects by 167 different companies. Our game is one of the lucky 60, and one of only six videogame concepts approved,” said Keith Makse, President of Cerebral Vortex Games. “Once again, our games stand out from the crowd.”
“The iPhone offers many opportunities for innovative gameplay,” said Jason MacIsaac, Design Director with Cerebral Vortex Games. “That’s why Ghost Breaker is a natural fit.”
For press inquiries, contact:
Jason MacIsaac, Design Director/Public Relations
jason [at] cerebralvortexgames.com
416-875-9805
For business opportunities, contact:
Keith Makse, President/Executive Producer
keith [at] cerebralvortexgames.com
905-341-4263
About Ontario Media Development Corporation
More information about OMDC can be found here.
August 18, 2008
Cerebral Vortex Games Announces the Release of Word Burst
ST. CATHARINES, ON – August 18, 2008 – Cerebral Vortex Games Inc., a St. Catharines, Ontario-based developer of casual videogames, is excited to announce the release of their web-based game Word Burst. The fast-paced word game is now playable exclusively through TELETOON.COM, completely free of charge.
In Word Burst, players are presented with a grid full of random letters while a timer ticks down. Players spell words by rapidly clicking on letters. Creating a word and making it “burst” will award you points and more time—the longer the word, the better! Gamers with the biggest vocabulary will find themselves at the top of TELETOON’s highscore table!
Gamers can find the game here.
“With over 130,000 words, Word Burst has a bigger vocabulary than your English teacher,” said Keith Makse, President of Cerebral Vortex Games. “Everything from ‘Aardvark’ to ‘Zymurgy.’”
Word Burst is currently available to play on TELETOON.COM in both French and English editions.
About Cerebral Vortex Games
Established in October 2006, the St. Catharines, Ontario-based Cerebral Vortex Games is a developer of games for casual audiences. Previous titles developed by CVG include the click management game Ice Cream Dee-Lites, which is available for download at the company’s website.
Cerebral Vortex Games’ premier title, Ambush! Trivia, was a finalist in Telefilm Canada’s Great Canadian Video Game Competition.
The company webpage is located at www.cerebralvortexgames.com.
For press inquiries, contact:
Jason MacIsaac, Design Director/Public Relations
jason [at] cerebralvortexgames.com
416-875-9805
For business opportunities, contact:
Keith Makse, President/Executive Producer
keith [at] cerebralvortexgames.com
905-341-4263
About TELETOON
TELETOON is where cartoons live – all day, every day. Available in both English and French in over 7.2 million Canadian homes, TELETOON brings kids, youth and adults the best in animated entertainment. Too hot for daytime, from 9 pm ET/PT The Detour on TELETOON is the place to catch fearless and irreverent cartoons aimed at teen and adult audiences. TELETOON is also available On Demand and on Mobile TV. Founded in 1997, TELETOON is owned by Canada’s Astral Media Inc. (50%), and Corus Entertainment Inc. (50%)
August 6, 2007
Ambush! Trivia, Cerebral Vortex Games in Playback magazine!
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June 14, 2007
Cerebral Vortex Games in the "Trigger Happy" column of the Georgia Straight!
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June 7, 2007
Ambush! Trivia in NOW Magazine!
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May 2, 2007
Keith Makse and Jason MacIsaac Address IGDA Toronto
Executive Producer and Design Director of Ambush! Trivia speak to local development community. Click here to read the report.
March 23, 2007
The Globe & Mail @Play: And Then There Were Four
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March 22, 2007
Ambush! Trivia on CBC Radio Canada!
"A twisted trivia contest." Click here to download and listen to the MP3! (2.1 MB)
Gamasutra.com: Telefilm Canada Announces Game Competition Finalists
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