Our sale on THK Live chips just ended, but we didn't forget about all you Blackjack players!

250,000 chips - $6.99

1,000,000 chips - $14.99

4,000,000 chips - $39.99

10,000,000 chips - $79.99

50,000,000 chips - $99.99

200,000,000 chips - $299.99

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Happy Mother's Day! 

At Magmic, we love our mothers. So what better way to honor their tireless sacrifice and unconditional love than to have a chip sale on Texas Hold'em King Live, the best poker game on BlackBerry!

If you don't already have THK Live, what are you waiting for? It's free! Battle against the best players on BlackBerry and see if you have what it takes to be a Texas Hold'em King. 

Sale Details: 

250,000 Chips - was $9.99 Now $4.99

1,000,000 Chips - was $19.99 Now $14.99

5,000,000 Chips - was $49.99 Now $39.99

15,000,000 Chips - was $99.99 Now $69.99

75,000.000 Chips - was $499.99 Now $399.99

For more information contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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We've just launched our latest theme on BlackBerry: Nautical. Check out the video for an animated demo of the theme, and try it out for free from the App World link below.

For more information contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Miner 2049er has received a major update - get it for free from iTunes App Store!

Travel back in time and help Bounty Bob of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police track the dangerous desperado Yukon Yohan into an abandoned uranium mine loaded with hazardous radioactive wastes, deadly mutant organisms, and a whole minefield of dangers. Perform the tasks as fast as you can before your time is up.

This remake of a great retro classic features two game modes. Classic mode which stays true to the original game and Modern which puts a new spin on the game design to give it a more modern feel.  With 10 levels on each mode, simple responsive controls, and new hazards and helpers this game provides hours of challenging fun.

Game Features:
•    Classic Mode-  a pixel-perfect reproduction of the original Miner 2049er
•    Modern Mode- levels reimagine Miner for an all-new experience
•    3 precise control options
•    New hazards & helpers in Modern levels, including acid rain, radioactive waste, gravity lifts, and moving platforms.

For more information contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Phase 10 has made its way to Android!

We've recently added Android support to one of the top-selling card games of all time. Many of the features that you've seen on iOS and BlackBerry have been included:

• language support in French, German, Spanish and Italian
• high resolution graphics
• 15+ player avatars
• three difficulty levels and card speeds

Try it out for free from Google Play, and stay tuned for Kindle Fire release soon!

* UPDATE: You can also pick up Phase 10 from the Amazon Appstore from the link below.

For more information contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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We've recently made an update to the only official Rubik's Cube on the App Store!

Challenge yourself with one of the most popular puzzle games, right on your iOS device. The 2 x 2 x 2 cube is a great way to learn how to solve Rubik's Cubes for free. Upgrading to the full version unlocks numerous features, including:

• 3 x 3 x 3, 4 x 4 x 4, and 5 x 5 x 5 cubes
• Over 20 different game styles
• Custom backgrounds and cube stickers

Head over to the App Store from the link above and try it out!

For more information contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our beta testing! We've sent out the latest update to Blackjack King, and we hope you'll enjoy all the improvements we've made from your feedback.

Version 1.1.0 brings a number of gameplay improvements and sharing features including:

• Facebook, Twitter, and BBM integration - Invite your friends to play!
• Twitter lottery for a chance to win more chips
• Additional language support for French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Indonesian
• Various game engine improvements to enhance gameplay

Follow @Magmic on Twitter for a chance to win some free chips as a thank you for helping us launch.

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For more information contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Now you can try out all the wave crashing fun for free. Try out "Shotgun Love" from our featured artist Sunhawk. 

Use the simple one-touch controls to raise and lower the sea level to ride the waves and collext as many coins as you can. Don't forget to aim for the stars so you multiply your score when you crash into them. When you complete the song, tweet to your friends and earn a 64x multiplier for the next song. 

For more information contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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That's right: we just broke 25 000 followers!

We're giving away a few copies of Phase 10 and Wave Crasher on iOS as a token of appreciation. Just find the bird wearing the winter hat and sweater in the image above. Mention @Magmic with your answer and 6 people will be chosen to win.

Thanks to all our followers, and check out our Twitter page below if you haven't already!

www.twitter.com/magmic

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This week has been full of announcements, and today is no exception. We are excited to announce the official launch of our newest game: Wave Crasher. Get Wave Crasher for only $.99 and start riding the music waves!

Use one touch controls to raise and lower the sea levels while you help Ryder navigate the waters and collect coins. Make sure to catch the stars to keep your score multiplier up! Generate unique levels from your own iTunes Music Library, or discover new music through the Song Spotlight and Featured tracks. You can also connect to Twitter & Facebook to share your scores with your friends. Check out the video below for a peek at some of the gameplay.

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Here's a full view of the timeline inforgraphic we made for our anniversary. We're looking forward to the next 10 years of gaming!

Magmic 10 Year Timeline

We've also included the next installment of our vlog series, with some behind-the-scenes shots on how we make our games. Check it out!

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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We're 10 years old! We've included a free wallpaper to this update for everyone to download. Enjoy!

Magmic was founded in Ottawa, Canada in 2002 as the mobile industry was in its infancy, and it wasn’t long before we became one of the leading providers of premier entertainment content for BlackBerry. Since then, we have expanded our portfolio and brand across multiple platforms with over 2.2 million unique mobile users worldwide playing at least one Magmic game every month. 2011 proved to be another banner year and we are ramping up to release some amazing new titles in 2012, including: Blackjack King on BlackBerry, Ka-Glom on BB10, Wave Crasher on iOS, and a yet to be titled game on iOS in collaboration with ground-breaking graphic artist eepmon.

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It's finally here! Phase 10 Masters Edition is now available for iOS.

For those familiar with Phase 10, you'll love the latest update to one of the top card games in the iTunes App Store. We've added Masters Edition (check here for the full rules!) as an in-app purchase for only $0.99, so you can play your favorite card game with a whole new challenge. The Masters Edition in-app purchase adds a number of features to Phase 10 including:

• Choosing which phase to complete first when you see your hand
• Saving cards for later rounds
• All new card deck skins
• All new achievements to earn

To celebrate this release, we're dropping the price on Phase 10 to $0.99 for a limited time only. Become a master and download the official Masters Edition of Phase 10 today!

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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To celebrate our 10 year anniversary, we're running a giveaway contest for 10 days!

Entering the contest is simple: sign up to our mailing list (via Facebook or Magmic.com) anytime between February 12-22, 2012 and you'll be eligible to win one of the following prizes:

• An OS7 theme for BlackBerry (6 winners)
• Phase 10 (10 winners)
• Miner 2049er and Rubik's Cube for iOS (3 winners)
• Mahjong Solitaire (5 winners)
• Cribbage King and Spades King for iOS (3 winners)
• 1 000 000 chip packages for Blackjack King and THK Live (2 winners)
• Our newest iOS title, Wave Crasher (5 winners)

See the full gallery on Posterous

Be sure to use a valid email address when signing up, and indicate what type of device you're using! We'll be using the email to contact potential winners. We also have 2 special 10 million chip packages to hand out, so help spread the word by retweeting and sharing on Facebook when you see them come up. 

Good luck!

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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New to Cribbage, no problem, there are video tutorials to help you along the way. You will be a Cribbage King in no time.

Click the App Store link and download Cribbage King now! 

Cribbage King Free is also available. You can get it free here. 

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Barnes & Noble - The New York Times Crosswords Puzzle Collections

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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For a limited time, you can pick up Cosmos for free on BlackBerry App World! The price can roll back at any time, so don't miss out on your chance to download this theme. Cosmos also has OS7 support for those of you who picked up new devices over the holidays. Download today and let us know what you think!

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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Great news: We've added The New York Times Crosswords support for the Kindle Fire!

There are four difficulty collections (Easy, Medium, Hard and the infamous Sunday puzzles) to choose from. Each collection is available for $1.99 and contains 30 puzzles selected from The New York Times archives. Check out the link below to download the collections for your Kindle Fire today!

Amazon Apps for Android - New York Times Crossword Collections

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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What better way to celebrate the success of the official Phase 10 app for iOS* than to give away money! That's right we're giving away five $10 iTunes E-Gift Cards to our Twitter followers.

You can get Phase 10 on iOS for only $.99. Download it today!

All you have to do is:

1) Follow @Magmic on Twitter

2) Look for the #MagmicPhase10

3) Retweet to receive an entry in the contest

The more you RT, the more chances to win! We'll randomly select a winner everyday this week for 5 days. Everytime you RT you are automatically entered into the contest. 

*Contest runs from December 19th to December 23rd. Open to US/Canada iTunes account holders only. 

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Simon
Director of Marketing
jsimon@magmic.com
www.magmic.com
www.twitter.com/Magmic

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