Halfbrick have announced Jetpack Joyride is getting a new free update this April. the game has already been downloaded over 16 Million times and this update will be bringing new features to the game including new items in the stash and:
- Air Barrys - Leap gracefully over obstacles with these designer sneakers.
- Ezy-Dodge Missiles - If you're going to play a game of chicken with a missile, make sure it's an Ezy-Dodge!
- Free Ride - Stop off at the motor pool before smashing through the laboratory wall. Why didn't Barry think of this earlier?
BRISBANE, Australia -
Mar. 6, 2012 - Strap in and buckle up joyriders! Acclaimed
mobile developer Halfbrick today announced the biggest content update
for its hit iOS sensation, Jetpack Joyride 1.3 . To
enhance Barry Steakfries' escapades, scientists at the "Legitimate
Research" laboratory have been busy inventing a massive array of
gadgets.
"With over 16
million people playing Jetpack Joyride, we want to continue
doing what we do best - awesome updates for our fans." said Phil
Larsen, chief marketing officer at Halfbrick. "These
achievements and gadgets bring an all-new layer of gameplay and
customization that will provide our fans with a unique experience
every time they fire up the game."
Gadgets are available
for purchase in the Stash, giving more options for players
stockpiling those hard-earned coins! Players can also mix and match
any two gadgets to suit their own game and goals. The first three
announced gadgets include:
- Air Barrys - Leap gracefully over obstacles with these designer sneakers.
- Ezy-Dodge Missiles - If you're going to play a game of chicken with a missile, make sure it's an Ezy-Dodge!
- Free Ride - Stop off at the motor pool before smashing through the laboratory wall. Why didn't Barry think of this earlier?
1.3 will be available
as a free update to Jetpack Joyride players during April
2012.
Jetpack Joyride will
skyrocket players into the latest adventure featuring the lovable and
mischievous hero Barry Steakfries, who captured hearts in previous
Halfbrick mobile games, Age of Zombies and Monster
Dash. Down on his luck, Barry discovers the ultimate opportunity to
turn his boring life into one of adventure, heroics and beach chairs!
Inside Legitimate Research filled with jetpacks and mysterious
obstacles, he commandeers the fun-fueled technology and literally
shoots for the skies on a shower of bullets, rainbows, bubbles and
more!
Jetpack Joyride is
now available for free on the App store for all iOS devices. To
download Jetpack Joyride, check out the official iTunes
information page
at:http://itunes.apple.com/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957?mt=8
For more information
about Halfbrick and Jetpack Joyride, please visit:
http://www.halfbrick.com
About Halfbrick
Founded in 2001,
Halfbrick has been on the forefront of the Australian game
development industry for more than a decade. After years of
experience developing licensed titles for platforms such as Game Boy®
Advance, Nintendo DS™ and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), the studio
has begun expanding its portfolio with a range of original
self-published games for downloadable platforms. In 2010, Halfbrick
became one of the most well known independent developers in the world
with the success of Fruit Ninja, Monster Dash and Age
of Zombies on mobile devices, and other releases such
as Raskulls and Fruit Ninja Kinect on Xbox LIVE®
Arcade. The studio continues to create fun and unique games and looks
to explore new opportunities and technologies in the world of casual
games development.
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