LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - April 6, 2010) - Capcom Mobile, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, and NEXTOY today announced the launch of KENKEN Pro by Will Shortz on the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch.
The brainchild of Japanese Math teacher Tetsuya Miyamoto and made famous by puzzle master Will Shortz, KENKEN Pro takes the typical number puzzle to the next level with a fun and challenging analytical element. The latest edition of the popular iPhone game features a streamlined interface, tons of new puzzles and a tutorial by Shortz himself.
In KENKEN players unravel the puzzle by entering the correct numbers within a 3 x 3 to 9 x 9 sized grid. Like Sudoku, each number can only be used once per row. However, KENKEN Pro ups the ante by incorporating basic math functions into the solution. So, while each number can only be used once per row, it must also equate to the numerical value of its respective cage.
KENKEN may seem challenging on the surface, but it's actually quite easy to learn. In fact, KENKEN is literally child's play as the game is also a popular math teaching tool for educators worldwide. Furthermore, the game's popularity continues to see explosive growth with more than 70 periodicals around the world publishing the game including the New York Times' puzzle section.
KENKEN Pro for the iPhone and iPod touch is currently available at www.capcommobile.com/iphone or via the App Store at www.itunes.com/appstore.
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®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. 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™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™ and Devil May Cry™. 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 You Smarter Than A 5TH Grader?® in North America, as well as the success of Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old?™ and University Challenge™ 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® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2009 KENKEN Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved.
Contact Information:
For Information, Contact:
Mike Larson
Capcom Mobile
Phone: 310-943-5481
Mobile: 310-848-3945