The game is set in 1149, after the king’s assassination and no heir to the throne, leaving England in utter chaos. Encouraged by Robin of Locksley, you assemble a Saxon army and set off to defeat your Norman rivals and conquer the land.

Cinemaware gave you four characters to choose from, each with different strengths and weaknesses. The title also varies up the gameplay with different events to try and keep the game fresh. which is interesting considering the title is 25 years old. You can choose to conquer a kingdom, raid an enemy’s castle, build up your army, or scout enemy territories for a future attack, or event hold a jousting tournament.

Read the entire article at iDevices News:
http://www.idevicenews.org/igame-of-the-week-defender-of-the-crown/222734/

iPad Today: Defender of the Crown (YouTube)

Read the entire article at Appblog.it:
http://www.appblog.it/post/3635/defender-of-the-crown-presto-nellappstore

The company showed off iAmiga to our beloved rivals at Touch Arcade, who described the app’s retro representation as having “accurate sound, flawless graphics, glass smooth animation” on iPhone 4, albeit it with a few glitches and bugs at the moment.

It comes with different control methods, letting you switch between keyboard, mouse, and joystick on the fly.

The company has already struck a deal with Cinemaware, so you can expect games like Defender of the Crown, It Came from the Desert, and Wings to appear. It’s now in licensing discussions with other fan-favourite Amiga developers like The Bitmap Brothers, Magnetic Fields, Cope-Com, Archer MacLean, and Turrican maker Factor 5.

Read the entire article at Pocket Gamer UK:
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/iAmiga/news.asp?c=25838&srch=cinemaware

Read the entire article at AppAdvice
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/08/a-classic-amiga-game-is-hitting-the-app-store

Flashback is an excellent place to start, but there are hundreds of other worthy gems that could be given a new lease of life.

With that in mind, here’s our top ten games we’d love to see “Wise Fwom Their Gwaves” on the iPhone (a little bonus for Altered Beast fans, there – don’t say we never give you anything).

Read the entire article at Pocket Gamer UK:
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Top+10+iPhone+charts/feature.asp?c=13215&srch=cinemaware

Read the entire article at touchArcade:
http://toucharcade.com/2011/07/11/a-hands-on-preview-of-manomios-defender-of-the-crown-for-ios/

That’s why we’ve made the new Cinemaware.com a place where our fans can gather to discuss not just our past titles, but the ones we’re planning to release in the not-too-distant future as well. We want you to collaborate with us on the creation of the next great Cinemaware games, and here on the site you’ll have an opportunity to do just that. This is also where you’ll find a whole array of resources dedicated to the games that put us on the map, including classic soundtracks, art and even the games themselves, playable free-of-charge in popular retro emulators. Plus, since we know our fans love to show their loyalty whenever possible, a new range of Cinemaware goods will soon be available from the site’s CinemaWEAR store which is currently being planned.

Most excitingly, right here on the site is where you’ll soon be able to play a selection of Game Featurettes – classic mini-games from our retro catalog rebuilt for the web, along with new ones inspired by our biggest hits.

There’s a lot more to come, too, as Cinemaware moves forward with multiple projects for the web, tablet and mobile platforms, so stay tuned … as our fans’ dedication to our legacy will be essential for the exciting future we are building around the Cinemaware brand. Thanks for being a part of the new Cinemaware.com and we look forward to seeing you on our site often!

We thank all our fans for their great support,
The Cinemaware Team

AVENTURA, FLORIDA – August 12, 2011 – Cinemaware, a legendary brand in the videogame industry, today announces the launch of its new Cinemaware.com website and the classic brand’s return to the forefront of gaming. The site will act as the main convergence point for fans old and new, and will soon serve as the hub for Cinemaware’s new, free-to-play action sequences, inspired by such hits as Defender of the Crown® and It Came from the Desert™.

“We are very excited about the market opportunities and new distribution platforms available to reach our worldwide fans today,” the Cinemaware Team commented. “This is an unprecedented time, to be able to reconnect directly with our fans through our site and new social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and other channels. We intend to take full advantage of such tools to get our fans involved and engaged in helping us shape the kind of titles and content they’d like to see us develop on the platforms they use the most. Cinemaware fans are very loyal, and we will be reaching out to them to make the return of this great brand something they will be very excited about!”

Cinemaware.com currently offers fans a place to meet and discuss titles from the company’s past, present and future on its message forums, in addition to offering a wealth of historical data on Cinemaware’s legacy, game catalog, news straight from the source and featured content such as developer interviews, delivered on an ongoing basis. Fans will also be able to access all of Cinemaware’s original games in DRM-free form, compatible with several retro emulators, free of charge.

Several exciting features are planned for the near future, including “Cinemaware Radio,” a music player featuring the soundtracks from its classic games as well as featured remixes by fans; “Game Featurettes,” Flash-based mini-games inspired by classic Cinemaware gameplay; the “CinemaWEAR” store, where fans will be able to shop for exciting Cinemaware-related merchandise; and a host of other fan-oriented features that aim to engage and deeply involve Cinemaware loyalists and site visitors. “Our new website and its ongoing evolution, paired with new social-oriented tools, will be the initial and core driving forces to bring our fans together as we move forward with plans for developing and releasing both our classic games and new, exciting titles in the great tradition of Cinemaware’s unique game design and art style. We have several products planned and in the pipeline which we will be announcing very soon. We urge our fans to stay tuned and register at our site to stay ahead of all the latest news.”

For more information about Cinemaware, please visit http://www.cinemaware.com and Cinemaware’s Facebook page.You can also follow Cinemaware on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/CinemawarePR

Media assets, including the Cinemaware logo, can be found at:
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About Cinemaware®

Originally founded in 1985, Cinemaware became a dominant force in interactive entertainment across multiple platforms of computers, consoles and mobile devices, with its titles rooted in classic movie genres and renowned for their Hollywood-caliber production values, immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay. The company rocketed to the top of the gaming world with its inaugural 1986 release, Defender of the Crown®, which was followed up by several other dazzling titles including S.D.I.™, The King of Chicago™, Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon™, Rocket Ranger™, The Three Stooges®, Lords of the Rising Sun™, It Came From the Desert™, Wings™ and the TV Sports™ series of sports titles. Several Cinemaware titles still reside among numerous “Best Games of All Time” lists in major game sites and publications worldwide, have collectively sold millions of units across multiple platforms and are considered some of the most innovative games ever created. Cinemaware is currently focusing on the production of new games for the web, tablets and mobile platforms.

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