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JAMDAT Mobile, a global leader inwireless entertainment, today announced the launch of Hexacto'sMerriam-Webster Crosswords for Pocket PC handhelds. Now both casual andthe most enthusiastic fans of the classic word game can enjoy hundredsof brain-bending puzzles at the tip of their fingers, without everhaving to hunt for an eraser.

Merriam-Webster Crosswords use the cryptic style, similar to the mostpopular puzzles appearing in daily newspapers. The game allows playersto choose their level of difficulty, play using hints and providesamusing commentary on the player's score at the end of the game.

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Sena Cases, a key player of the high quality leather PDA case market, today announced the release of a new slim case model specifically designed for the HP IPAQ H2210 and H2215 handhelds.

“'Slim design' and 'the ability to sync(charge) thru cradle while in the case' are the two striking features of this model, ” said Ramsey Oten, Ph.D., Marketing Director of the company.

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I would like to welcome our new staff member, Adrian, who will be mainly doing reviews.  Please have a look at his first review of Handmark's latest game, Yahtzee.

“YAHTZEE has easy rules but may take some players a while to master the score storing options (skill development). Handmark's game functions well and is very playable. The interactive capabilities operate excellently (you need a copy of the program on each unit) and add to the overall enjoyment. However, the length that this game will hold the interest of the players will vary dramatically by individual.”

Read the review here

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Take a sneak peek at Handmark's Warefare Incorporated. The game looks like a strategy game that could take Handmark's products to a whole new level. Check out their website for screenshots, details, as well as a movie.

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Small and lightweight, the re-Pak provides a power supply of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for continuous operation up to 16 hours or more! It keeps your Pocket PC going even when running those power-hungry accessories and using the backlight. Take it anywhere you go — home, office, outdoors and traveling. This rechargeable power supply has the high current capability to charge and run the most demanding handheld devices. This great “go anywhere, take anywhere” battery pack has muscle and re-chargeability making it one of the most useful peripherals you can own. Comes complete with leather case and power cable. Usage: all iPaq models (some require a power connector adapter) and other 5 VDC input Pocket PCs or handheld units with rechargeable batteries (Casio E-200, Sharp 5500, all Toshiba models).

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Firstloox have posted some details on the new Loox PocketPc which wil be released in the coming months. There will likely be two versions one will include built in Bluetooth & 802.11b.

-64MB Flashable ROM (with all spare ROM available as a user accessible LooxStore) - Transflective screen - PXA255 400 MHz processor - Dual CF type II/SD expansion slots - both at the top of the unit (as per the iPAQ h2210) - 1500mAh battery - Optional 3000mAh extended battery - Removeable and replaceable battery! - Possibly a replaceable backup battery too

Source: Firstloox

PDAmill has released their first public beta of Anthelion. Anthelion is PDAmill's upcoming 3D space shooter game for the Pocket PC. The public beta is available for everyone to download.

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After having tried the demo, this game is awesome. This game is a sidescrolling beat'em up type of game. What's unique about this game is that there are high quality drawings in the style of a comic book. The three layer visuals give plenty to look at. A demo is available to download at the links below.

Features:
-works with Pocket PC 2000, 2002, and 2003
-optimized for X-Scale and Window Mobile 2003
-15 levels of action over 5 episodes
-multiple game environments
-in game storyline and comic style cutscenes-30+ different enemies
-Auto Load and Save games
-multiple user profiles

Source: PocketGear Related Link: HPT Interactive

“Handmark today announced the new YAHTZEE game for Palm Powered and Pocket PC handheld devices. Hasbro, Inc.'s (NYSE:HAS) YAHTZEE is the first official family dice game for the Palm OS and Pocket PC platform.With the addition of the YAHTZEE game, Handmark adds another leading brand name to its expanding line of premier retail titles for handheld devices. For more than 40 years, the YAHTZEE dice game has been a family favorite.”

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“Bust'em by Digital Concepts was one of the best arkanoid/breakout kind of games made for the Pocket PC. It had great graphics, sound, and best of all, it was fun to play. Bust'em had unique powerups and the unforgettable falling debris from the blocks. Digital Concepts has decided to continue the success of the game with the soon to be released Bust'em 2.”

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