Lode Runner Now Available for iPod

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21:29 December 16th, 2008

Hudson's second title for the platform released in 22 countries worldwide.
Hudson Soft announced today the simultaneous global release of Lode Runner, an action puzzle game custom-made for iPod, in 22 countries. Lode Runner is sold on the iTunes Store for $4.99 and can be played on the iPod nano (3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, and iPod (5th generation). One of the unique features is the casual style of play through use of the Click Wheel while listening to music on the iPod.

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Lode Runner For iPod Launches Today
Company: Hudson
Date: 16 Dec 2008
REDWOOD CITY, CA - December 16, 2008 - HUDSON SOFT COMPANY, LIMITED today announced the simultaneous global release of the action puzzle game, "Lode Runner," custom-made for iPod, in 22 countries. The game will be sold on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com) for $4.99 and can be played on the iPod nano (3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, and iPod (5th generation). One of the unique features is the casual style of play through use of the Click Wheel while listening to music on the iPod. HUDSON SOFT COMPANY, LIMITED released "Bomberman," custom-made for the iPod, in December last year, and is planning on releasing many more casual games for the iPod in the future.

The classic action puzzle series, "Lode Runner," for iPod makes full use of the iPod's unique control system. In this single player game, you have to collect all the gold and climb the escape ladder as you avoid or defeat the robots that are out to get you in each stage. There are 5 game modes available: Standard, Expert, Master, Puzzle, and Gold Rush. Standard, Expert, and Master modes follow the same classic rules, but vary in difficulty while Master mode is the biggest challenge.

Puzzle mode is quite different than the normal modes; instead of avoiding or defeating robots, the challenge is to dig holes in the right order to collect all of the gold. Gold Rush mode is exclusive to the iPod. The player must navigate the stage, which automatically scrolls downwards, as they collect the gold to achieve the highest score. This mode introduces a completely new style of gameplay to "Lode Runner". There are several types of gold available with bonus points being awarded for collecting the same type in a row, making the game highly strategic. Being trapped at the top of the screen as it scrolls down means game over.

For more information, visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGame?id=299820353

About Hudson Entertainment, Inc.
Hudson Entertainment is the North American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, and Super Adventure Island. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of hip-hop ring tones and mobile content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

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Hudson's 'Lode Runner' Worldwide Release; Second Title for iPod Kicks Off 22-Country Launch 
Tokyo, Dec 18, 2008 (JCN) - Hudsin Soft simultaneously released an action puzzle game "Lode Runner", custom-made for Apple Inc's portable digital music player, iPod, in 22 countries worldwide on December 16.
The game, being sold in iTunes Store for 600 yen including tax, is for play on 3rd and 4th generation iPod nano, iPod classic, and 5th generation iPod. One of the unique features is the casual style of play through use of the Click Wheel while listening to music on the iPod.
Hudsin Soft released "Bomberman", also custom-made for the iPod in December last year. "Lode Runner" is the second title for iPod, and Hudson is planning on releasing many more casual games for the iPod in the future.
By Saroj Shrestha Staff Writer 
Copyright © 2008 JCN. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network KK. 
http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?Art_ID=20829




Lode Runner, Wonder Blocks, Reversi Come to Click Wheel iPods
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 2:47 PM - by Brad Cook
Apple on Tuesday continued to stock up the iPod Games section of the iTunes Store with three more click wheel titles: Lode Runner (Hudson Soft), Wonder Blocks (Gameloft), and Reversi (Apple). Like other click wheel games, they sell for US$4.99 each and work with video iPods, iPod classic, and third and fourth generation iPod nano.
Tracing its lineage back to the original 1983 version released for the Apple II and other computers, the latest edition of Lode Runner features 130 levels of action-oriented strategy. Players must collect gold while evading robot. Four modes are available: Standard, Expert, Master, and Gold Rush.
http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/lode_runner_wonder_blocks_reversi_come_to_click_wheel_ipods/



pinghttp://metrics.apple.com/b/ss/applesuperglobal/1/G.6--NS?pccr=true&products=Lode+Runner-299820353&ch=Game+Pages&g=http%3A%2F%2Fax.itunes.apple.com%2FWebObjects%2FMZStore.woa%2Fwa%2FviewGame%3Fid%3D299820353&pageName=Game-US-Lode+Runner-299820353&h5=appleitmsna%2Cappleitmsus set-prefs preferred-audio-format256 http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGenre?id=35http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGame?id=299820353&s=143441 Lode Runner Hudson Software Company, Limited Released 2008 40.5 MB $4.99 Gift This Game CUSTOMER REVIEWS See All 33 Reviews Write a Review Average Rating: ? a real review by Jr0d this is a pretty fun game at first but what game isn't. but after a day or two of playing it it gets pretty boring i think that you it would only be worth your money if they made the price like $2. push yes if you think that itunes should lower thi...    More lower the pricse by nbc is the bomb lower the pricse pleace Great Game High Price by OMGDISTURBEDOWNSTEHHOUSE This game has it all, well for an iPod click wheel game. There are multipile levels, prizes, and improvements you can add for your character. In the long run, I'd buy it if your planning a long car trip or visit to the doctors. I mean, if you want a...    More See All 33 Reviews GAME NOTES Lode Runner is a strategic action/puzzle game. Your goal is to collect the gold and escape! Evade the horde of attacking robots, occasionally burying one or two along the way, and then head for the escape ladder. Draw the robots closer, time your digging well, and stick to your strategy to beat the stages. Enjoy 130 stages, spread between Standard, Expert, Master, and Gold Rush modes. You’ll find no robots in brain-wracking Puzzle mode, but you will find complete answers for those stages you just can't figure out by yourself.


FEATURES:
- Start the game in a flash – simple controls consist of moving and digging
- Stop and restart games at your leisure, since they’re divided into stages 
- Experience 130 amazing stages
- An easy-to-understand tutorial video is included
- Also includes videos on how to beat those particularly perplexing stages
- In Gold Rush mode, collect gold as you descend deeper through the scrolling screen – try to top your friends' high scores


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
This game is compatible with iPod nano (3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, and iPod (5th generation) only. It cannot be played on your computer, nor is it compatible with other iPod models or iPhone.

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Click Wheel iPod Games: Lode Runner
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge 
Published: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 
News Category: iPod
 
Continuing to expand its offerings heading into the holiday season, Apple has again posted three new games for the fifth-generation iPod, iPod classic, and third- and fourth-generation iPod nanos. Hudson Soft has released Lode Runner, a strategic action/puzzle game. Based on the classic computer and console title from the early 1980s, players must dig to collect all the gold in each level while avoiding robots which try to catch the player. The game features simple controls the consist of moving and digging, 130 different stages, five game modes, and both tutorial and tip videos. Lode Runner is available now from the iTunes Store and sells for $5.
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGame?id=299820353&s=143441


Retro classic Lode Runner comes to the iPod
That's right. The iPod. You remember those, right?  
   
 Product:  Lode Runner  
 Developer:  Hudson Soft  
 Publisher:  Hudson Soft  
 Genre:  Platform, Retro  
 
by Spanner Spencer  

Did you know that before the iPhone came along, there was a smaller version used mainly for playing music, called the iPod? I know! I was just as surprised as you - especially when I discovered Hudson Entertainment just released the awesome retro classic Lode Runner for it.

I jest, of course (about the long lost iPod - not Lode Runner). Of course we still own and love our iPods, and it's great to see it still getting a bit of gaming attention. For those who missed Lode Runner the first time around (it was 1983, after all) it's a platform game that featured one of the first ever level editors.

This latest iPod adaptation features some flashier graphics, of course, and uses the click wheel as a pretty intuitive controller. In many respects the game plays like Pac-Man with gravity - requiring you to traverse the platforms and ladders, collecting up gold while avoiding the robots trying to capture you.

This version also features a couple of new modes to keep things interesting. Puzzle mode involves digging holes in the right order to find all the gold, while Gold Rush (exclusive to the iPod) sets the normally static levels off scrolling - requiring you to collect up the gold without getting left behind.

Available now from iTunes, Lode Runner weighs in at ?3.99, and seems to be doing pretty well judging by the user reviews. Here's a link to get you to its iTunes page a bit quicker.

(Screenshots are from the mobile version - none avaiable yet for the iPod).
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPod/Lode+Runner/news.asp?c=10579