Rovio Stars launches Juice Cubes, a fun and fruity free-to-play puzzle game
Rovio’s newest title by Pocket PlayLab is the third title from Rovio’s publishing initiative Rovio Stars
Espoo, Finland -- October 31st 2013 -- Today Rovio Entertainment launched the third Rovio Stars title, Juice Cubes by Thailand-based developer Pocket PlayLab. The fun and fruity puzzle game features rows of colorful cubes that fans can connect to create massive combos and explosions, beat challenges and compete with their friends. The game is free-to-play and available now on iOS and Android, with a Facebook version to follow soon.
“When we first saw Juice Cubes, it was clear it had the hallmarks of a great Rovio Stars game: it combines smooth and engaging gameplay, great characters and a fun atmosphere, which makes it a perfect game for people of all ages”, said Kalle Kaivola, SVP Product & Publishing in Rovio Entertainment. “We were happy to sign up Juice Cubes under Rovio Stars and help bring it to fans all around the world.”
“After rejecting several big publishers and determined to do it ourselves, Rovio came knocking on the door and we very quickly found a perfect match in terms of our combined teams and fans,” said Jakob Lykkegaard, Co-Founder of Pocket Playlab. “Working together on the release has shown that this was a great decision and we are looking forward to working with Rovio for many years to come.”
Check out the Juice Cubes gameplay trailer here
Rovio Stars is Rovio Entertainment’s publishing initiative which brings out the best in mobile gaming. The first two Rovio Stars games, Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage and Tiny Thief, were released in the summer of 2013 to fan and critical acclaim. Developers interested in Rovio Stars can find more information at http://www.rovio.com/developers/
For more information and press inquiries please contact media@rovio.com or tel. 358 400 214 526
About Rovio Entertainment
Rovio is an industry-changing entertainment media company headquartered in Finland, and the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise. Angry Birds, a casual puzzle game, became an international phenomenon within a few months of its release, and is now the number one paid app of all time. Angry Birds has expanded rapidly in entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand. www.rovio.com
About Pocket PlayLab Ltd.
Pocket PlayLab is a globally operating developer and publisher of mobile social games headquartered in Hong Kong, with main production in Bangkok, Thailand.The company brings together a highly motivated team from around the world of people with many years of experience in the industry that is passionate for gaming. Pocket PlayLab strives to become the biggest casual mobile developer in Asia. www.PocketPlayLab.com
