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Ramp Champ 1.1 – Available Now and FREE for a Limited Time

December 2, 2009

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The Iconfactory & DS Media Labs are pleased to announce the immediate availability of version 1.1 of Ramp Champ, our addictive ode to the classic boardwalk games Skee-Ball and pinball. Since its release in August, Ramp Champ has been receiving rave reviews from users and critics alike.

Version 1.1 of Ramp Champ offers a host of enhancements, most notably:

Greatly improved performance on older generation devices
An optimized physics engine
In-game boasting of prizes, scores, & goals via Twitter and Facebook
New audio controls
Plus much more!

But we’re not stopping there, oh no. From now until midnight e.s.t Monday, December 7th, Ramp Champ, complete with its four default ramps, will be absolutely free! That’s right, to help celebrate the launch of the new version, we’re setting the app’s price to $0.00 for just 6 days – so get on it! Now’s your chance to roll, absolutely free.

We encourage iPhone & iPod touch users to take advantage of this incredible, limited time offer. Visit rampchamp.com to learn about the game, view screen shots, download wallpapers and read the complete list of what’s new in version 1.1. Then before it returns to its normal price of $1.99, surf over to the App Store and pick up your free copy of Ramp Champ. Four ramps: Clown Town, Breakwater Bay, Space Swarm & Icon Garden are all included. During this limited time promotion, in-app purchases of add-on ramp packs will remain at their normal low price of 99

Twitterriffic Bluebird Can Be Yours!

December 1, 2009

By Webmaster

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If you know Twitterrific, you know Ollie, the sweetest bluebird around for those who like to tweet. If you’re a fan, the one-of-a kind set of vinyl prototypes for the Ollie toy will be auctioned on eBay from November 30 to December 7, 2009. 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and will be matched by the Iconfactory up to $500.00.

The Ollie character and the vinyl toy were designed by David Lanham of the Iconfactory and produced by StrangeKiss Art Toys. There are four original, unique prototypes for the toy that will be auctioned as a set. Each one-of-a kind Ollie is a different color and the set even includes a fuzzy flocked version.

If you can’t make the auction or find yourself outbid, you can still get an Ollie toy of your own. Follow @twitterrific to find out when the new Ollie toy will be available at Iconfactory Gear. They make great holiday gifts for your tweeple!

There is only one set on the auction block so get your bid in early and help a wonderful cause. Bid now!

UPDATE: The generous folks at StrangeKiss Art Toys have donated a $250 gift certificate good for all merchandise available at their website to the auction listing. How cool is that?

Give Thanks for the Pixels

November 24, 2009

By Webmaster

The last of the technicolor leaves fall, the temperatures drop and the sun sets earlier each evening as we enter a season of food, family and football. Before we shut down the assembly line for the long weekend we are assembling a few seasonally relevant items just for you. Please enjoy this cornucopia of Thanksgiving goodies that the factory workers have cooked up.

We wish everyone a safe, happy and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday before the mad rush towards Christmas begins. Enjoy!

Pickin’ Time v1.1 for iPhone

November 18, 2009

By Webmaster

We’re pleased to announce that our fun, fast-paced elimination-style game for the iPhone, Pickin’ Time, has been updated to version 1.1. This update fixes bugs but also allows players to select which vegetable they’ll be harvesting in single player mode. Don’t want to hunt for acorn squash? No problem, simply tap on the veggie until Harold the Bunny presents you with your favorite choice. In addition, multi-player hosts now see the total number of connected players, useful for large groups. The 1.1 update to Pickin’ Time is available via iTunes either on the desktop or via your iPhone or iPod touch.

Pickin’ Time is available today from the App Store for $1.99. We invite you to visit PickinTimeApp.com to get the veggie skinny, and then head on over to the App Store to pick up Pickin’ Time just as fast as you can!

“Our crew is replaceable, your package isn’t.”

November 17, 2009

By Webmaster

As fans of Futurama know, around here we’re agog for the show. The exploits of Fry, Bender, Leela and the rest of the Planet Express crew are the stuff of comedic gold. So when Comedy Central announced that they were bringing the show back for 26 all-new episodes in 2010, we literally jumped for joy.

While we await the new adventures of our futuristic friends, Gedeon Maheux has forged ahead and created a desktop picture any Futurama fan is sure to love. Now you can grace your computer desktop or iPhone with Planet Express, the memorable home of our beloved delivery crew. Be sure to also check out the scores of other Futurama goodies we’ve released over the years. Something tells us the best is yet to come. Oh my, yes!

New Web Collections now Available

November 12, 2009

By Webmaster

A few short weeks ago we proudly announced a new set of products at stockicons.com. Web collections include fresh metaphors for all of your online application needs and expand the flexibility of our stock icon families. Today we are adding new web collections to two of our most popular families, Satin and Harmony.

Satin Web and Harmony Web are available now and include concepts like blog, news, security and publish. Like our other web collections these new sets include 26 unique icons and are our most affordable products at $89 each. They include sizes from 16×16 to 512×512 pixels, scalable vector files, downloadable trials, secure ordering and friendly technical support. If you’re looking for professional, ready-made and affordable icons for your project, stockicons.com has what you need.

Ramp Champ Flurry Icons for your Desktop

November 10, 2009

By Webmaster

Iconfactory artist Louie Mantia is pleased to bring you an all new set of Flurry icons based on the iconic glyphs of Ramp Champ. This set of 12 icons contains the logos for each ramp in our popular iPhone game and makes a great addition to Louie’s original Flurry System icon collection. If you can’t get enough of Flurry or are a huge Ramp Champ fan, then this is the icon set for you. Head on over and grab Flurry Ramp Champ for your Mac or PC desktop or as a handy CandyBar iContainer.

Ramp Champ is available from the App Store for $1.99. Additional Ramp Packs can be purchased in-game for just 99

Special Deals Abound for Twitterrific Users

November 7, 2009

By Webmaster

We’re pleased to announce that the Mac version of Twitterrific is participating in the newly released MacHeist nanoBundle. MacHeist traditionally offers a pack of Mac-based software at an amazing low price, but this time around the bundle is completely free. This means that you can pick up at least 5 high-quality Mac apps, normally worth over $150, without spending a dime. While Twitterrific for the Mac has always been free for use, our participation in the bundle means that you’ll receive a code to remove advertising from the app’s timeline.

But that’s not all. To help celebrate Ollie the Blue Bird’s inclusion in MacHeist, we’re knocking 25% off the price of Twitterrific for the iPhone for a limited time. If you’ve been using the ad-supported version of our mobile Twitter client, now would be a perfect time to pick up Twitterrific Premium for the low price of just $2.99. You’ll receive all the awesome features of Twitterrific, advertising free.

We urge you not to wait to grab either the MacHeist nanoBundle or Twitterrific Premium for iPhone. These deals won’t last long so be sure to swoop into action while you can. You won’t regret it.

Veggie Icons are Good for You!

November 3, 2009

By Webmaster

iPhone and iPod touch users are discovering the frantic fun of our latest application, Pickin’ Time. This elimination-style game pits you against Harold the Bunny or up to 21 of your closest friends as you race to pick vegetables as fast as you possibly can.

Now, Iconfactory artist David Lanham is pleased to bring the illustrated veggies of Pickin’ Time to your desktop in the form of this week’s freeware icon release. All 21 veggies are here, from the dreaded cabbage to everyone’s favorite fruit, the strawberry. As an added bonus we’ve posted a short video on YouTube showing how David “grew” the vegetable icons for Pickin’ Time. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into the artwork behind our software, you’ll want to check it out.

Don’t be caught lollygagging around the farm, head on over and harvest the Pickin’ Time icon set for your Mac, PC or as a handy CandyBar iContainer today. Then visit PickinTimeApp.com to learn all about the game, view screen shots and more. Pickin’ Time is available today from the App Store for $1.99.

UPDATE: The web magazine Playgrounder has featured Pickin’ Time and will be giving away 5 free copies beginning at noon est. Follow @ThePlaygrounder on Twitter to earn a chance to win a free copy of Pickin’ Time for iPhone from the U.S. App Store.

Ramp Champ Halloween Treat!

October 29, 2009

By Webmaster

Good news for fans of Ramp Champ, the Iconfactory & DS Media Labs’ skee-ball game for the iPhone. The fine folks at Atomicon have conjured up a special album version of the Grave Danger soundtrack from the game and released it as a free, downloadable MP3 just for you. If you enjoyed the creepy melodies of the boneyard while hunting ghosts and skeletons, or if you just love Halloween, then head on over and grab this deliciously wicked audio file today. If you’d be interested in owning the entire soundtrack to Ramp Champ, drop us a line and let us know so we can gauge interest in such an effort.

Ramp Champ is available from the App Store for $1.99. Additional Ramp Packs, including the Halloween pack can be purchased in-game for just 99

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