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11 bit: Anomaly: Korea 'before Christmas,' PC game announcement in Jan.

David Hinkle — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:40:00 EST

Anomaly: Korea, the sequel to 11 bit studios' tower-offense darling Anomaly: Warzone Earth, was supposed to launch on mobile this past fall; however, the game is still on track to make this year. 11 bit hopes to have Anomaly: Korea on iOS and Android devices before Christmas. "We slipped - I think we're going to do it on Christmas. Ideally would be to release it before Christmas," senior writer Pawel Miechowski told Joystiq.

11 bit studios is still a fairly small house, located in Warsaw, Poland. The studio is currently divided into four teams, each with their own ongoing projects. "Internally we have four teams - three are responsible for the development of mobile games and one is the PC team," Miechowski said. "The PC team is busy with some bigger project we're going to probably announce in January or so. And one of the mobile teams is responsible for this, Anomaly Korea." Sadly, Miechowski wouldn't tell us more on this new PC game in development, assuring again that we'd hear more come January.

The original Anomaly: Warzone Earth was a success for 11 bit. The top-performing platforms were Steam, Mac App store, Google Play and iOS. As for Anomaly Korea, there currently aren't any plans to offer the game on other platforms beyond iOS and Android. For some direct-feed gameplay footage, head past the break.

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Three new games, three different genres, 11 bit studios

Jessica Conditt — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:00:00 EST

Anomaly: Warzone Earth has seen success on XBLA, PC and mobile devices, with a PSN launch incoming, allowing 11 bit studios to explore other genres with rapid proficiency. The developer showed us three of its coming titles at Gamescom, each one emphasizing variety and high-quality design on mobile devices.

Funky Smugglers has players pick illegal items off a line of fresh thugs as they pass through an airport X-ray machine, and is headed to iOS, Android and Mac in September. The touchscreen versions allow five-finger swipes, and the game is cross-platform, with multiplayer and an in-game currency focused on visual customization. 11 bit is still deciding on a price, but is considering a freemium model or selling Funky Smugglers for a small fee.

Sleepwalker's Journey will be the following title for iOS, Android and Mac, planned for a launch in October. It's a puzzle platformer in a bright, dreamy art style, with players moving platforms to get a sleepwalker across the landscape. Sleepwalker's Journey channels Braid, allowing players to rewind time if they fail or want to try a particular move again, and with three worlds and 45 levels total, there appears to be plenty to do in dreamland. 11 bit hasn't yet decided on a price.

Anomaly Korea is a sequel to the mobile version of Warzone Earth, hitting iOS and Android in late October or early November, 11 bit hopes. It features Captain Evans and Lieutenant Park running through 12 campaign levels, with a new Boost ability and a new enemy unit.

Check out some screenshots and video of Anomaly Korea, Funky Smugglers and Sleepwalker's Journey below.

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11 Bit Studios announces Funky Smugglers, Sleepwalker's Journey, and an Anomaly sequel

Mike Schramm — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:00:00 EST

Mobile gaming dev 11 Bit Studios (probably most notable for putting together Anomaly: Warzone Earth for iOS, Android, and the PC) has announced three new titles coming out in the next few months for mobile platforms. First up, Anomaly Korea is another take on the popular reverse tower defense title, featuring new units, new powers, and new levels to battle through.

Funky Smugglers is a colorful, cartoony game that puts the player in the role of a '70s airport security agent, trying to keep crazy characters from sneaking certain items past the checkpoint. Sleepwalker's Journey is the last release, a sleepy, artistic puzzle platforming game that has you guiding a "Moonboy" through a fantasy world.

11 Bit promises more information on all of these games at Gamescom next week, so we'll look for that then.

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