Capcom(R) Mobile and NEXTOY Announce the Launch of KENKEN(R) on Apple App Store for iPhone(TM) and iPod touch(TM)
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LOS ANGELES, CA and LONDON, Jun 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
Capcom Mobile, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, and
NEXTOY today announced the launch of the hit puzzle game KENKEN on the
Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. Dubbed KENKEN: Train Your
Brain!, the game features stunning graphics, intuitive controls and 250
new puzzles to challenge puzzle masters and casual gamers alike.
KENKEN has become a certified phenomenon with more that 1.5 million puzzle
books sold and regular puzzles appearing in The New York Times, Boston
Globe, Detroit Free Press, Readers Digest and on NYTimes.com. The
brainchild of Japanese Math teacher Tetsuya Miyamoto and made famous by
puzzle master Will Shortz, KENKEN requires simple arithmetic calculations
and logic to decipher the ingenious puzzles. Translated as "wisdom
squared" in Japanese, KENKEN involves addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division. With difficulty levels from beginner to
advanced, KENKEN puzzles improve logical thinking, concentration and
perseverance.
What People Are Saying about KENKEN:
-- "The most addictive puzzle since Sudoku" -- Will Shortz, New York
Times Crossword Puzzle Editor
-- "The successor to Sudoku" -- The Times UK
-- "My latest puzzle love: KENKEN" -- Stephen Shankland, CNet News
KENKEN for the iPhone and iPod touch is currently available for the
iPhone and iPod touch at www.capcommobile.com/iphone or via direct
download on the App Store or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
KENKEN is also available with most major operators. Visit
www.capcommobile.com for more information.
About NEXTOY
Nextoy, LLC was founded in 1981 by Robert Fuhrer. For over 30 years,
Nextoy, LLC has been connecting original toy and game ideas with the
people who market them. Currently Nextoy, LLC serves as product placement
specialists in the fields of toys and games, publishing, gifts and
novelties. Nextoy, LLC clients include: Hasbro, Mattel, SpinMaster, The
Sharper Image, Uncle Milton Industries, Crayola, Bandai Japan, Irwin Toy,
Basic Fun, St. Martin's Press, HarperCollins, Capcom, Goliath Games, Seven
Footer Press, and Winning Moves Games.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless
devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games,
including best-selling franchises Resident Evil(R), Street Fighter(R),
Mega Man(R) and Devil May Cry(R). Capcom maintains operations in the
U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo, Korea and Hong Kong, with corporate
headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can
be found on the company website, www.capcom.com.
About Capcom Interactive, Inc.
Established in November of 2005 with the mandate of bringing Capcom's
celebrated IP to mobile platforms in North America and Europe, Capcom
Interactive, Inc. maintains development and business offices in Los
Angeles, London and Toronto. The company has published several mobile
games based on Capcom's celebrated intellectual property, including
Resident Evil(TM), Street Fighter(TM), Mega Man(TM) and Devil May
Cry(TM). In addition, CII has become extremely adept at bringing licensed
IP to market as illustrated by the fantastic performance of Who Wants To
Be A Millionaire and Are Smarter Than A 5TH Grader?(R) in North America,
as well as the success of Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old?(TM) and
University Challenge(TM) in Europe. For additional information on the
company and its offerings, please visit www.capcommobile.com.
Capcom, Mega Man, Resident Evil and Devil May Cry are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or Capcom Interactive,
Inc., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered
trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All other marks are the property of their
respective holders.
KENKEN(R) is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. Copyright2009 KENKEN
Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved.
For Information, Contact:
Karen Ward
Capcom Mobile
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8834 1003
Mobile: +44 (0) 7834 958 629
Email Contact
Mike Larson
Capcom Mobile
Phone: 310-943-5481
Mobile: 310-848-3945
Email Contact
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