With the announcement of the PSP minis program early last week it's been an interesting look at the now large variety of digital download avenues now available to Indie developers - but we stil don't know a whole lot about it. Today PocketGamer came across a "Level 2 Confidential" document from Sony Entertainment Europe's licensing website TPRnet revealing details on the intent of the PSP minis program and what developers will be dealing with.

Let's have a look, step by step:

There is no requirement for content approval

For some time it's been known that the PlayStation Network has been keeping a tight leash around concept approval. Sometimes in the most bizarre circumstances - such as Sony Europe approving of Outrun Online Arcade while Sony of America passed on it. Now it seems that Sony Europe will not be doing such a thing, and will instead let the buyers decide.

This could be a good and bad thing - on one hand a lot of smaller developers who don't have the pull of a large publisher can get their game on the marketplace - on the other hand it could mean a lot of awful games could come to the platform. Going by the current list it doesn't seem to be much of a problem though.

As this is a SCEE document it is unknown whether this is the same for the American arm of SCE.

SCEE is ‘open for business’ and looking for minis developers right now

With the list of PSP mini games showing off the variety of publishers and developers, Sony continues to bring more to the table - simply register your company on SCEE's TPRnet website.

Quality Assurance (QA) is transparent, trackable and predictable

On the PlayStation 3 it's been difficult to see where a game is during certification - "Dude, where's Fat Princess?!" and so forth. Now Sony appears to be streamlining the process a little more, allowing developers to see their updates somewhat on the fly. They also expect the time taken for the QA process to be much shorter - but I'd imagine they're assuming that the PSP mini system doesn't become ar large as the iPhone platform, which tends to take weeks to a month before being made available.

SCEE offers monthly revenue, no penalties for minimum sales, no quota of games on publisher, no bandwidth charges

Publishers will receive their earnings made on a monthly basis - much like how the PSN already operates. However they've also made it clear that there will be no penalties for minimum sales - it was revealed some months ago that WiiWare developers will not get any money unless they reach a certain threshold in sales.

There is also no quota for the amount of games being released through a publisher. The Xbox Live Arcade had (or has) some policies regarding how many games a publisher could release a month - Sierra during its prime was releasing a game a month. With no quota you could see a company like Gameloft or Sega release several games in a month.

It was also revealed that games, demos, and anything on the PlayStation Network required a 16 cents fee per gigabyte of data - this will not be the case for PSP mini games.

Publisher retains control of release dates

Currently Microsoft keeps a tight leash on when new Xbox Live Arcade titles are released - it's not due to any real draconian policy - it's that the Wednesday only release style has now become overly cramped. It appears that publishers will have complete control for the PSP mini games - whether that means they can release a game on any day of the week, ala iPhone games, or whether they can choose the specific Thursday to be released with the PlayStation Store update, it unclear.

The current price for a PSP™ Development Tool is €1200

Earlier this year PSP development kit prices were slashed by 80% - we can now reveal that it only costs €1200 (likely $1200USD) to get a PSP development kit. In comparison iPhone SDK and XNA Indie Games simply require the $99 subscription fee, but in the case of the iPhone a Macintosh Computer is also required. Either way it's an incredibly good price for small developers to get in on the action.

You can read the document for yourself if you wish. It's still uncertain if the games will be based on any price tier system or whether or not seperate submissions per region is required - you may have noticed that all PR for PSP minis have been directly from SCEE while SCEA haven't said a word.

Source: Pocket Gamer - Sony's PSP Minis confidential approval document leaks onto web

In our latest employment-docious round-up, we highlight some of the notable jobs posted in big sister site Gamasutra's industry-leading game jobs section this week, including positions from Telltale Games, LucasArts and more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site's daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, 'serious games', independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

While there have been a large amount of new Xbox Indie Games out this week, two have been the standout titles - I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1 and Deadline A Go!

Z0MB1ES is the newest game by Jamezila, creator of ZP2K9 and The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. This title is a very simple twin stick shooter. It's very simple but is fun - but it's main draw is the bizarre song playing throughout the game. The game is only 80MSP ($1) and supports 4 player cooperative play. Check out the video of it below, or download the trial here.

Deadline A Go! is a Desktop Tower Defense game in the style that Crystal Defenders followed - a strict line where you must place game developers around the office as as they battle the oncoming onslaught of game bugs! The game is unfortunately all in Japanese, so it's a little difficult to understand what everything is, but if the developer Zenryokutei can get himself some fellows to translate the game, I would grab it. Download the trial here.

Gameloft have revealed the first trailer for the DSiWare version of UNO, coming to the system sometime next month.

The game will feature online play as well as the local single and multiplayer modes. It will also use the Nintendo DSi's camera in order to create a small icon of your face. The Wii version, seen here, will feature Miis. What the PlayStation Network and PSP minis versions will support (camera? icon edit?) is currently unknown.

Source: planetds.de

Polish developer Gamelion studios have revealed that their IP Furry Legends, coming to WiiWare sometime this year, will be making its DSi debut.

It was revealed through their twitter page that Furry Legends has just been approved by Nintendo. How similar it'll be to the WiiWare version is unknown, but it now looks like the DSi has it's own Loco Roco competitor.

The game is set to be released in Q2 2010.

Source: Gamelion Twitter

It appears that 2K Games are further attempting to get into the realm of digital downloads - but instead of dealing with sport games they're planning on... a point and click adventure?

Both the ESRB and OFLC rating boards have updated with the game being present. The ESRB describes the game as a game where players "guide an artist and his dog through surreal and abstract environments". Players will solve puzzles by using objects, such as mirrors and rocks, to continue through the game.

The game is being developed by 2K CZECH, who are currently hard at work on Mafia II. The OFLC states the game is being developed by Silver Wish Games, a studio which was a part of the 2K buyout of Illusion Softworks, who are now 2K Czech.

[Update: 2K Czech have revealed that Silver Wish Games are an internal studio in Czech, but are not the developers of Mafia II]

Nothing else is known currently - but the premise is at least promising. Look for more information in the future.

Source: ESRB, OFLC via Shard on NeoGAF.

Square Enix plans to release a ton of Xbox Live Arcade titles in the next year - not to mention all of their Taito titles, but they're not leaving the PlayStation Network in the dust -they're reviving an old classic Thexder for PS3 and PSP, according to the ESRB.

Thexder NEO is a maze game with a laser shooting robot that can turn into a Jet. It was a very popular game in Japan back on the MSX computer - it was published by Square and was Game Arts first developed game. It was then released on the NES and many other systems through Game Arts and Sierra and even got a sequel - Fire Hawk for the MSX2 and DOS platforms.

Since a semi remake released in 1995 by Sierra the license has remained dormant until now. I will be interesting to see how the game will be received 20 years after the original game. The game had a shooting element, but the aiming was all automatic - I'd say a twin stick style might be good now, but it's coming on the PSP as well - so it's not a very good option. Perhaps it will go over the top, Bangai-O style, or maybe like Turrican?

What say you readers? Should the game keep the same shooting style, or try something new?

The compeittion for the next Sega XBLA game is over- Toe Jam & Earl is now the winner, by a fairly large margin.

The game will appear on XBLA sometime in the future - well after their XBLA version of Sonic & Knuckles is released I imagine. like other Sega Vintage Collection games, expect the game to also have online multiplayer - probably the major reason why it won.

Hopefully with Backbone Entertainment now being well versed in online multiplayer with Street Fighter II HD and Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 that they'll be able to do the game a proper update. I also hope they find some way to save and resume online multiplayer games - the likelyhood of people completely finishing TJ&E in one sitting is quite small I'd wager.

Source: Genesispoll.com

"Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is the first 3-D kung fu game on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the ideal game for fans of martial arts movies and classic beat-'em-up action games. Feel like you're part of a classic 70s kung fu film as you defeat waves of ruthless enemies and cunning bosses with a variety of unique attacks and combos."

Invincible Tiger will be available this Wednesday for 1200MSP.

Click here to see the game in action.

"It's June 1977, and any day now the passage of the Keene Act will outlaw all masked vigilantes not sanctioned by the government. Rorschach has uncovered a mysterious missing person's case. Together with the help of Nite Owl, the pair has set out to find the young girl in Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2. Their search takes them deep into the depraved, sleazy corners of the city, and eventually face-to-face with the mysterious Twilight Lady. The seedy underbelly of New York beckons … will you take the call?"

Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 will be available this Wednesday for 1200MSP ($5 cheaper than the first episode).

Click here for the official trailer for Watchmen: Part 2

"Enhance your NBA 2K10 experience with NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, the exclusive game from 2K Sports that allows you to create your own custom NBA player and live the life of an NBA hopeful going through the real NBA Draft Combine in Chicago's Attack Gym. Improve your game through drills and Draft Combine scrimmages to increase your NBA draft stock, then pick up a copy of NBA 2K10 to find your created player waiting for you in the all-new My Player mode to experience the NBA Draft and begin your path to NBA stardom."

Draft Combine will be available this Wednesday in North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and India for 400MSP.

Click here for a video overlook of the features of Draft Combine.

PopCap revealed, very quietly mind you, that Plants Vs. Zombies is currently in development for the Xbox Live Arcade. Their hit PC and Mac game will also be coming to the iPhone.

If it's anything like the the Peggle XBLA game it will likely come with some additional features, like online multiplayer as well as online Leaderboards. I'd also imagine that the game will require some major rethinking as the "sun power" pickups require clicking, but I'm sure they'll manage something.

But the question I have is, what about everything else? It's been nearly a year since PopCap released Bejeweled Twist on the PC, and they've also released Bookworm Adventures 2, a game with no prior XBLA version outside of the one on the original Xbox, and announced Zuma's Revenge for next month. There has also been absolutely no DLC for Peggle despite now being 200,000 players strong.

PopCap aren't one to sit on their hands, but surely they're up to something for these franchises on XBLA. It's like they don't want money!

Mr. Driller W

Wii Points: 800
Game Type: Puzzle
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1
Publisher: Namco Bandai

"Mr. Driller W is the newly updated version of the exciting game that challenges players with level upon level of frantic underground drilling action. Experience more than 20 varied stages and missions. Drill through a seemingly endless onslaught of colored blocks while avoiding falling obstacles and strategically managing your air supply. Multiple degrees of difficulty now challenge everyone from novices to hardcore Mr. Driller veterans. A tutorial will even help first-time players learn the rules quickly and easily. Vibrant graphics, engaging game play and loads of characters make this a modern twist on a gaming masterpiece."

Click here to view a video of the Japanese version of Mr. Driller W.

Super Empire Strikes Back

Original platform: Super Nintendo
Publisher: Lucasarts
Wii Points 800

"Pursued across the galaxy, Rebel forces now marshal new strength on the remote ice world of Hoth. Though tracked by probe droids, attacked by ice monsters and confronted by an army of gigantic Imperial Walkers, you must not give in. You are the Alliance’s only hope. Learn the ways of the Force, then test your skills in this fast-paced, action-packed sequel to the hit game Super Star Wars."

Click here for a video of Super Empire Strikes Back in action.

Pop+ Solo

Nintendo Points: 500
Game Type: Puzzle
Players: 1
Publisher: Nnooo

"Pop bubbles, build chains and try to keep the timer alive in this awesome puzzle/shooter. Pop your way through 16 waves of bubbles in Adventure, Normal or Advanced modes. Race against the clock in a one-, two- or five-minute run. Try the new Bonus Round mode, where each bonus round can be played in three, five or 10 rounds of increasing difficulty. Or just chill out in the relaxing Chill mode with no score or time pressures to worry about. Pop+ Solo comes to the Nintendo DSi system with eight modes and five bonus rounds, plus plenty of new badges to collect. Adventure mode introduces some new elements to the game with mines, golden fish, jets of water and four boss battles. The new Challenge mode lets you create and customize your own challenges to play again and again."

Click here for a video of Pop+ Solo in action.

With the announcement of PSP minis last week, it appears that Nintendo might be trying to sweeten the deal for developers looking into DSiWare, according to Pocket Gamer.

This new initiative will supposedly make it easier for developers to get into DSiWare titles, and will continue to use the currently 200, 500 and 800 Nintendo Point price ranges, but will also reward developers who make a game that is less than 20MB with a smaller royalty fee.

It's an initiative I see as trying to get more new games onto the service. It's unfortunately that the majority of DSi software has either been cut down versions of retail NDS games (Brain Training) or the equivalent of retail titles entirely (Real Football 2009), but I would also imagine that most DSiWare titles aren't even close to 20MB, so I don't really see how it'll change anything.

Will it help? Who knows - but for the sake of the DSiWare store let us hope it does.

Source: Pocket Gamer - Nintendo to reignite DSiWare for indie developers

Surprise! Death Tank, one of my favourite Xbox live Arcade titles, has just recieved a big, free update featuring 13 new weapons and 10 new, unlockable tank designs.

The update marks the return of some classic weapons from the original Death Tank, such as the Air Strike (a big bombing run) and the hover coil (hover around the screen and annoy your mates), and also brings a ton of new ones too.

Do you like rolling mines? Why not try the rolling NUKE? Stuck in a corner? Why the teleporter is just the thing you're looking for. Guy too hard to hit? Give the orbital laser a shot.

You can also check out the 10 new tanks, which are unlocked by getting certain ranks among your friends, or if you win against the developers in their new weekly competitions!

Remember - this update is completely free, and if you'd like to give the game another shot, remember - the online is free in the trial version for up to an hour!

You can check out all the details for the new update at Flat Games' website. Go and download the trial version here, and get ready for action.

"Kunio" is a classic set of old games made by Technos, including old NES titles like River City Ransom and Super Dodgeball. Early last year it was revealed that a little Japanese indie company Miracle Kidz were working with the original creators of Famicom Kunio titles to create some Kunio fangames. One of them was Downtown Dodgeball, a remake of sorts for Super Dodgeball on the NES and SNES.

Now Miracle Kidz have ported the game over entirely with Downtown Smash Dodgeball, now available on XBL Indie Games. The game is currently sporting an 800MSP price point (which will have to go down in price in October) but the game looks and feels just like the original games, only a lot smoother and in high definition.

Check out the trial version here, or see a video of the PC game in action here. For the official website, jump over to this link.

It looks like Fieldrunners won't be the only Desktop Tower Defense game coming to the PSP mini - Square Enix are also on board, bringing their popular Crystal Defenders to the PSP, according to the German USK rating system.

This is likely a port of the iPhone version of Crystal Defenders, which itself was ported to the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network earlier this year, but sans Trophies or Achievements.

Source: USK Rating System.

Trials HD's map editor features every single object that the official levels were made out of. Some have gone wild about it - like the one in the above video. Fantastic work!

Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao

Developer: Blitz Arcade
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Genre: Action
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
Availability: Worldwide
File Size: 263 MB

Click here for the official Xbox.com splash page.

Click here to add the trial to your download via Xbox web marketplace.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2

Developer: Deadline Games
Publisher: WB Games
Genre: Action
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
Availability: Worldwide
File Size: 888 MB

Click here for the official Xbox.com splash page.

Click here to add the trial to your download via Xbox web marketplace.

NBA 2K10 Draft Combine

Developer: 2K Sports
Publisher: 2K Sports
Genre: Sports Games
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Available in North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and India
File Size: 362 MB

Click here for the official Xbox.com splash page.

Click here to add the trial to your download via Xbox web marketplace.

Castle Crashers - Necromantic Pack

Price: 160 Microsoft Points
File Size: 108 KB

"Add to your arsenal of evil with 2 new playable characters plus additional weapons and animal orbs. There are no refunds for this item. "

NinjaBee have kept fairly quiet this year with their only releases being an expansion pack for Band Of Bugs and an iPhone version of Kalioki Adventure, but today they've announced their first foray into publishing on WiiWare - The Amazing Brain Train.

Many of you are likely groaning at the name - it is a collection of 15 thinking minigames after all - but The Amazing Brain Train was a contestant for the PAX 10 award back in 2008 alongside XBLA's The Maw, so if the Penny Arcade guys can see some good in this I'm giving the benefit of the doubt. Originally developed by Grubby Games, NinjaBee will be porting and publishing the game on WiIWare.

To check out screenshots and the PR for the game check out the official NinjaBee website.

Just a few days after I was whinging about the lack of more Peggle - more Peggle arrives! PopCap have revealed that the full Peggle Nights PC title will become available through DLC for Peggle XBLA this fall.

The Peggle Nights DLC will feature all 60 new boards, 60 new challenges and the new Peggle master Marina. It will come with 3 new achievements for a total of 50 extra Gamerscore.

The game will also see a title update which adds new style shots from Nights into the main game, and feature all the additional content the XBLA version provides, such as multiplayer.

The only thing we don't know is the price - realistically PopCap could sell this for an additional 800MSP as it is a full sequel to the original. 600 maybe? A generous 400? What would you pay for more Peggle?

We spoke of 2K Games bringing indie-sounding Axel & Pixel to the Xbox Live Arcade, and now it appears that they're continuing on the same notion by revealing that P.B. Winterbottom is coming to the Xbox Live Arcade in early 2010.

P.B. Winterbottom is a silent movie star and has a love for pie - but he's willing to break through time and space to get more pie.

The game uses mechanics similar to Braid's 'time double' puzzles - various pies can cause Winterbottom to create doubles of himself to open doors or use them as platforms to grab more pie, but has the level structure of N+ or Scribblenauts.

Confusing? Just watch this trailer, or watch the old 1UP Show crew play the game here.

The game was considered for many awards at E3 2008's Indiecade, and will be fleshed out from its original prototype to feature over 80 levels.

Source: Gamasutra

Shadow Complex is pretty big right now, but what are you going to do for your Metroidvania fix afterward? You'll need to check out Grapple Buggy.

This new trailer shows off the game's storyline, which Nathan Fouts tells us will be fully voiced. The game is slated for Xbox Live (Arcade or Indie, it's all still on the table) in 2010.

Slick Entertainment, the development team behind N+ for the Xbox Live Arcade, have announced their newest title Scrap Metal for the Xbox Live Arcade.

Scrap Metal is in essence Super Off Road but with guns - or more specifically the old Apogee game Death Rally, which can only be a good thing.

This two man team (two people? crazy...) are hard at work on this game right now, and will be showing off the game at the Penny Arcade Expo at booth #3106, so if you're going next weekend give the game a look - Klei Entertainment will also be there, hopefully showing off Shank.

Gameloft have revealed their plans for the PSP minis program - 5 of their most popular titles are making their way over from the iPhone and onto the PSP mini program - Hero of Sparta, Let's Golf, Real Soccer 2010, Asphault 5 and UNO.

But what are each of these games, and what can we expect from them? How do they differ from their iPhone or DSi counterparts, and what prices might they retail at? We look at them all to give you a quick idea on what you might be seeing in just over a month's time.

Microsoft's Deal Of The Week promotions have been quite the success for the Xbox Live Arcade - not so much for anything else (A theme price reduction? Really?) but Microsoft are planning on a full month of XBLA bargains, according to the official Japanese Xbox blog.

According to the blog the month will start with Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 2, which on August 31st will be priced 33% off at 800 Microsoft Points. On September 7th Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords will be priced for a bargain 400MSP - 50% off its current price, and 66% off the price it originally started at. I'm surprised that it's not Galactrix, but oh well.

On September 14th Tozai's Lode Runner, much like their R-Type Dimensions did this month, will be 33% off at 800MSP. Finally on September 21st Pinball FX will be made cheap at just 400MSP.

Also they have revealed that Yo Ho Kablammo, one of the last winners of Dream-Build-Play 2007, will be released next week alongside Defense Grid for 800MSP.

Now although these have been unveiled by the official Japanese blog, this might not be the case for America. If the Deal Of The Week is something that is not available in Japan they tend to get something else - like how they got 50% off SoulCalibur this week instead of GTA Lost & The Damned. Just keep that in mind.

Source: Xbox 360 Blog JPN

After appearing on the ESRB website just a few days ago, 2K Games have revealed Axel & Pixel, a new point and click adventure for the Xbox Live Arcade.

Axel & Pixel is a story about a man and his dog, lost in a strange dream world. The game involves large, hand drawn environment where you must solve puzzles with a point-and-click interface.

The official website shows off some of the mechanics you may use in the full game - using your dog to make a water wheel move or using a pump to bring the water level up.

The game is developed by Silverwish games, and is intended to be released this Fall.

Say what you will about Turtles In Time Reshelled, but the game has sold incredibly well since its release on the Xbox Live Arcade. Clearly people want some classic beat-em-up action featuring the four colored Turtles, and now they'll be able to take it on the road - with the Nintendo DSi.

The Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification has added a separate rating from the XBLA and PSN versions specific to the Nintendo DSi. It appears that it will be developed by Ubisoft Singapore, who are the people behind its console cousin.

This version will be interesting to watch - will it still try to push a 3D version on the system, or will it be a return to the strictly 2D routes of the original? We'll have to wait and see.

Source: OFLC - TMNT Turtles In Time Reshelled - DSi

Where there's a digital platform, there's Texas Hold'em Poker, and it appears that Hudson have got dibs.

High Stakes Texas Hold'em has been rated by the German USK rating system. Hudson hasn't dealt with Poker before, but hopefully they'll be adding online and local multiplayer modes.

Source: German USK

Mr. Driller W

Wii Points: 800
Game Type: Puzzle
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1
Publisher: Namco Bandai

"Mr. Driller W is the newly updated version of the exciting game that challenges players with level upon level of frantic underground drilling action. Experience more than 20 varied stages and missions. Drill through a seemingly endless onslaught of colored blocks while avoiding falling obstacles and strategically managing your air supply. Multiple degrees of difficulty now challenge everyone from novices to hardcore Mr. Driller veterans. A tutorial will even help first-time players learn the rules quickly and easily. Vibrant graphics, engaging game play and loads of characters make this a modern twist on a gaming masterpiece."

Click here to view a video of the Japanese version of Mr. Driller W.

Texas Hold'em Poker

Wii Points: 600
Game Type: Poker
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-6
Publisher: Gameloft

"Prepare to experience the intensity of a real Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament! Whether you're a poker novice or a veteran, you'll enjoy Tournament, Cash Game, and Heads-up mode with simple and fun Wii Remote controls. Hit the tables as one of 6 fun and charismatic characters, or import your own Mii to really put on your poker face. Take on the world's most prestigious casinos - from Monaco to New York - and challenge opponents that won't hesitate to taunt or comment on your playing style, creating a very realistic poker atmosphere!

"Or you can impress friends with wild poker parties thanks to an Online mode that allows you to play with up to 5 friends and create your own tournaments, in addition to joinging official Gameloft tournaments. You can even challenge random online opponents in any skill level you want.

"Even if you've never played poker before, you can learn all the rules and strategy with the Advanced Tutorial that teaches you everything from winning hands and betting to bluffing."

Oscar In Toyland

Nintendo Points: 800 (Not available in Australia)
Game Type: Platformer
Players: 1
Publisher: Virtual Playground

"This fabulous jump and run game is easy to play,packed with hours of fun & non-stop action,
100’s of collectables & surprises! In psychedelic Worlds of Candy, Soda Pop, Amusement Park Rides, Board Games, Fantasy Land & more, meeting lots of cool Toys and Animals in hidden rooms and Bonus and Bogus mini games. Use Wings to Fly, Springy Shoes to Jump and Oscar’s secret weapon – his magical Yo-Yo to swing on and zap enemies in some of the craziest platform levels you’ll ever play!"

Click here for the official trailer for Oscar In Toyland.

In our latest employment-tastic round-up, we highlight some of the notable jobs posted in big sister site Gamasutra's industry-leading game jobs section this week, including positions from Rockstar North, Grasshopper Manufacture and more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site's daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, 'serious games', independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

Smash Cars

Category: Driving
Publisher: Creat Studios
Players: 1-6
Price: £11.99 / €14.99 / $23.95AUD

"Real-time physics, innovative stunts and next-generation graphics combine into a dynamic, tricked-out single and multiplayer RC car racing experience where players twist and turn, grind and gear up, performing aerial tricks and stunts while racking up trophies and points as they race to the finish in an unlikely location. Set on a beautiful resort island, the fast-paced, bumper car gameplay transforms the relaxing setting into a frenzied raceway."

For a quick look at Smash Cars, check out this trailer.

Battle Tanks

Category: Shooter
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
Price: £7.99 / €9.99 / $15.95AUD

"Take control of your WW2 tank and challenge friends and online opponents in crazy,
over-the-top tank battles! Enjoy classic run-and-gun gameplay in over 50 levels of bullet bouncing action. Adapt your strategy to each location as you collect power ups while dodging enemy fire. Fire a ricochet shot or drop mines to prevent enemy tanks from following you. Destroy blocks to reach tactically important territory, and much more!

"Battle Tanks offers the ultimate multiplayer experience: Addictive classic gameplay enriched
with tons of features, game modes and custom options."

Click here for a trailer of Battle Tanks in action.

Crash Commando Patch, Price Drop

A patch has been released for Crash Commando - the game will install all of the DLC to the system, but will require you to buy the unlock keys separately. The game is also getting a price drop to £3.99 / €4.99 / $8.45AUD until the 10th of September.

Combo Pack (this combines the four packs below)

Price: £3.99 / €4.99 / $8.45AUD

"Download this bundle to add 2 new maps, the new Heist gameplay mode, and 6 new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando! Please reboot Crash Commando after in game purchase to activate the new map pack."

Heist Map Pack

Price: £2.39 / €2.99 / $4.95AUD

"Download this add-on to add 2 brand-new maps and the new Heist game mode to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Colonel Chaos and Army Chick Pack

Price: £1.19 / €1.49 / $2.45AUD

"Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Gangsta Rapper and Reggae Rasta Pack

Price: £1.19 / €1.49 / $2.45AUD

"Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Nukem Ninja and Maid Mayhem Pack

Price: £1.19 / €1.49 / $2.45AUD

"Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Topatoi: The Great Tree Story

Price: AU$15.95

This game is now available in Australia and New Zealand.

Invincible Tiger: The Legend Of Han Tao

Category: Fighter
Publisher: Blitz Arcade / Namco Bandai
Players: 1-2
Price: $14.99

"The Evil Overlord must be stopped! Perform devastating combos, swift dodge maneuvers and punishing finisher moves on waves of ruthless minions to protect the Star of Destiny. Enjoy a variety of modes like Endurance and Time Trial in addition to the action packed story mode! Travel to a variety of beautiful locations while rocking out to the funky 70’s soundtrack. Play cooperatively with a friend at home or online and teach your foes the true meaning of pain. Feel closer to the action than ever before as the 3D features thrust the action right into your living room."

Crash Commando Patch, Price Drop

Combo Pack (this combines the four packs below)

Price: $4.99

"Download this bundle to add 2 new maps, the new Heist gameplay mode, and 6 new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando! Please reboot Crash Commando after in game purchase to activate the new map pack."

Heist Map Pack

Price: $2.99

"Download this add-on to add 2 brand-new maps and the new Heist game mode to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Colonel Chaos and Army Chick Pack

Price: $1.99

"Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Gangsta Rapper and Reggae Rasta Pack

Price: $1.99

"Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Nukem Ninja and Maid Mayhem Pack

Price: $1.99

"Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!"

Tomb Raider 2

Price: $5.99

"Returning for her highly acclaimed second adventure, Lara is back in search of the fabled Dagger of Xian. Her adventures take her from China, to Europe and across the globe as she battles a group of fanatics seeking unimaginable power. New characters, moves and weapons are just the beginning in Lara’s second exciting adventure."

SimCity 2000

Price: $5.99

"SimCity 2000 is the second title in the revolutionary SimCity franchise. Design, build, and customize the city of your dreams with the ultimate city simulator. Watch as your city comes to life, and help it grow as you deal with education, health issues, and crime, and manage traffic, the city’s budget, and the needs of the citizens."

CoolBoarders 2

Price: $5.99

"Head to the slopes to test your courage, skills, and boards. Enjoy all the classic moves plus an additional 40 maneuvers!"