MELBOURNE, Australia – July 13th, 2010 – iPhone owners and train aficionados can now take control over locomotives barreling through famous U.S. destinations in Train Conductor 2: USA (TC2), by Aussie developer The Voxel Agents. With the swipe of a finger, players get to direct trains passing through Miami Beach, the Grand Canyon, Nashville, Las Vegas and New York City.

Far from a simulation, TC2 is all about quick strategic decisions and superior hand-eye coordination as players guide locomotives across the horizontal tracks while avoiding head-on collisions with other trains. Several types are available: steam trains, electric subway trains, monorails, ghost trains and even “skull trains.” The game gets progressively harder as players advance, with an increased number of trains varying in length, speed and frequency. The new survival mode builds on the basic gameplay and turns players’ crash-avoidance skills into an art form.

Train Conductor 2: USA features many enhancements to the original game, including improved menu art, a simplified HUD (heads-up display), new music, new train models, a different look for stopped trains and varied environmental and weather effects, as well as five new levels featuring custom gameplay scenarios for U.S. landmarks:

• Miami Beach – Control the Metromovers on skyrails (similar to monorails)
• The Grand Canyon – Connect steam trains over the gorge; deliver the trains carrying bombs before they fall into the deep crevice!
• New York City – Deliver subway trains on the authentic color-coded New York City lines; 1, 4, A, Q and S. Pillars between the tracks add an extra level of challenge
• Nashville – Ghost and skull trains turn the country music capital on its head
• Las Vegas – Sort the pink and green ghost trains before they get caught by Hector “The Fare Evader”!

“We came, we saw and we conquered — Australia. Now the challenge is America!” says Simon Joslin, CEO, The Voxel Agents. “We’ve added so much content to the game that Train Conductor fans will have a hard time putting the sequel down. Beware of extended sessions while at work – you might get fired!”

TC2 is solidly integrated with social networks. Those on Facebook can post TC2 scores to a friend’s profile or even compete in a friends-only leaderboard. Players can also post their scores on Twitter, challenging the entire planet in the process.

Train Conductor 2: USA is available on Apple’s App Store and iTunes for $0.99. An iPad version is also in the works – stay tuned.

About The Voxel Agents
The Voxel Agents strive to make games that convert the unconverted, challenge those with a hard core, and leave a smile on everyone’s faces. Their quirky and innovative design approach makes for highly original and engaging games. The three founding Voxel Agents, all based in Melbourne, Australia, are Simon Joslin, Thomas Killen and Matthew Clark.

The Voxel Agents have also produced another iPhone/iPod Touch game, Dolphin Hero. To learn more about The Voxel Agents, visit http://www.thevoxelagents.com/

Media contact
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The Bohle Company for The Voxel Agents
310 785 0515 Ext 201 / 204
derek@bohle.com/ luis@bohle.com

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The critically acclaimed Train Conductor just got bigger. Insatiable fans have been delivered a brand new level set in the heart of Australia’s great wine region, The Barossa Valley. Recently featured on Apple’s “Highly Addictive Games” list and named as “Game of the Year 2009″ by DIYGamer, Train Conductor is now a rare ‘must have’ for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

The new level features the relentless challenge of two opposing train systems which threaten to spoil the peace and quiet of a Barossa Valley vineyard. The region needs a skilled train conductor to ensure the freshly harvested grapes can be processed into wine and delivered to market on time.

Various gameplay innovations include the addition of empty transport trains that don’t need to be rerouted, but that can make life difficult if not managed correctly. The new gameplay elements present a unique experience to Train Conductor fans that builds upon the existing game.

Responding to player feedback, this update includes an improved HUD layout that enables players to better access the fast forward and pause buttons.

The Voxel Agents are continuing to add more content to the game and are working hard to create more levels that explore great locations around Australia and the world.

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Train Conductor is taking the world by steam, instantly hitting the top #100 of All Games in 24 Countries. Already a huge hit in it’s native Australia; The Voxel Agents are celebrating by further slashing the prices internationally in support of Australia Day.

Train Conductor has become a resounding success in the three short weeks since launch, hitting the Top 25 Strategy Games in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, China and many more.

It’s not just another line-drawing game: Train Conductor introduces fast-paced gameplay, a parallel ghost world, rich scoring and highly polished style. It is rapidly gaining player popularity and critical acclaim. DIYgamer have named Train Conductor the ‘Best iPhone Game of 2009′!

• “Train Conductor is the best offering in the App Store right now.”
  Daniel Uhm – nodpad.com
• “Mark my words, Train Conductor will become an instant classic. Unmistakably addictive and delicately designed. It breathes excellence in every aspect.”
  Arsen Nazaryan – diygamer.com
• “The design is simply brilliant.”
  Aldrin Calimlim – whatsoniphone.com

Players rave about its gorgeous graphics and extremely addictive gameplay.

• “This game just oozes quality and attention to detail, and it’s stupidly fun!”,
• “A simple, extraordinarily addictive, charasmatic, beautifully-designed game that surpasses it’s expectations on every level. Buy it as soon as possible.”,
• “The gameplay is simple to grasp and insanely fun!”

Train Conductor starts simple – route trains to their numbered tracks whilst avoiding collisions – but unique challenges appear in each of the eight unique levels, including long-haul Gold Rush Trains, broken tracks and an entire parallel ghost world where trains don’t crash.

You’ll be hooked the very first time you unlock a new city, and the fun continues when you revisit completed cities to set high-scores. Whether you’re trying to beat your personal best, or reach the top of the leaderboards, Train Conductor delivers.

In celebration of the Australia Day Holiday, The Voxel Agents will reduce Train Conductor to $1.19 ($0.99 US) for an entire week between the 20th and 26th of January 2010!

SOURCE: The Voxel Agents
WEBSITE: www.thevoxelagents.com/trainconductor
DATE: 13th January 2010

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Launching into the App Store with Two Evolving Gameplay Modes, Global Plus+ Leaderboards and Eight Lush Hand-painted Levels, Train Conductor is set to be the Next Hit iPhone Game. The Voxel Agents Celebrate with a 50% Off Launch Special.

With the swipe of a finger, players deliver trains to their destinations, and collect experience points to progress through four iconic Australian locations. Each level introduces different traffic conditions; such as long-haul Gold Rush trains, broken tracks, and Ghost and Demon Trains. Train Conductor also introduces new elements to the genre with a time altering Fast Forward mechanic and score multiplier system.

“Players are already reporting that they are hooked and loving every minute of the pick-up-and-play action,” said Simon Joslin, CEO of the The Voxel Agents. “Although opinion is still divided which is more addictive of the two gameplay modes; the puzzle-like gameplay of avoiding train collisions by day, or the breakneck speed of delivering ethereal Ghost and Demon Trains by night.”

Train Conductor arrives perfectly in time for the 2009 Christmas period and is available in the App Store for just $1.99 during its 50% Off Launch Special.

SOURCE: The Voxel Agents
WEBSITE: www.thevoxelagents.com/trainconductor
DATE: 18th December 2009

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Connect trains to their tracks in eight levels of evolving gameplay, a complete parallel ghost world, and challenge the global leaderboards in this innovative and addictive iPhone and iPod Touch game.

Discover four iconic Australian locations, from the Great Outback to the bustling hubs of Sydney and Melbourne.  With the swipe of a finger, connect trains to their destinations and avoid disastrous collisions by day, and deliver ghosts by night on the graveyard shift.

Each level introduces unique traffic conditions, such as Ghost Trains, Gold Rush Trains, Demon Trains and broken tracks. The original soundtrack and lush hand-crafted 3D levels create the greatest train management experience available on the iPhone.

Become the Greatest Train Conductor in the Golden Age of Steam!

Train Conductor will be available in the App Store on Friday December 18 for just $1.99 USD during its 50% OFF Launch Special. Grab it while it’s hot!

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Just announced! ‘Train Conductor’: connect trains to their tracks in 4 iconic Australian locations, in day or night mode, and challenge the leaderboards in this innovative and addictive iPhone game.

The latest title from The Voxel Agents places you as the greatest Station Master of the Golden Age of Steam. Working your way from outback train yards in Alice Springs and Cairns, to the bustling industrial lines in Sydney and Melbourne, you must connect tracks to ensure each train reaches it’s proper destination, whilst avoiding disastrous collisions!

The Voxel Agents have advanced the genre popularised by games like Flight Control – Train Conductor introduces new gameplay twists, makes it easier to play on-the-go and provides an unlockable combo system, for endless hours of score-challenging – all in painterly 3D levels.

The Agents have cautioned, “be warned; our game testers are already highly addicted to Train Conductor!”

The game includes a complete parallel ghost world; all the levels you have achieved by day are haunted at night– but the Agents can’t give all their secrets away, so watch this space for more details!

SOURCE: The Voxel Agents.
WEB SITE: www.thevoxelagents.com
Date: 5th November 2009.

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Today marked the release of a huge upgrade for Dolphin Hero, the debut iPhone title for Melbourne games company The Voxel Agents.

Now live on the App store, the upgrade includes:

• Engaging and addictive gameplay
• Simple rules and fluid dolphin controls
• Rescue multiple victims to collect HUGE scores!!!
• Post your scores to Twitter, Facebook, and the linked AGON Online Social Platform – challenge friends all over the world!
• 15 in-game achievements to be found
• Original in-game music or the option to play your own

The upgrade is available now, so download today to keep up with your friends and learn the Dolphin Hero tactics to blow their scores out of the water!

For current updates on ‘Dolphin Hero’ and The Voxel Agents and their future releases, visit their website, blog, or follow them on Twitter.

SOURCE: The Voxel Agents.
WEB SITE: www.thevoxelagents.com
Date: 2nd October 2009.

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Melbourne independent game trio, The Voxel Agents, today released their first title, “Agent Duski: Dolphin Hero”.  This imaginative and enjoyable title for the iPhone and iPod Touch is the first official mark on the Indie games map for the creative team.

Set in a city flooded by a rampaging monster, where citizens are leaping from buildings into the rising waters, you must help Agent Duski the Dolphin Hero save the drowning victims and return them to safety aboard the party boat.

Use your finger to make Duski swim, flip and jump to collect either purple or aqua humans – but beware of the giant Puffer Fish that are floating downtown, who can topple your load of rescued humans and seriously set back your mission!

Dolphin Hero requires your most creative management and planning skills, as well as the ability to respond quickly to emergencies. Rescue multiple victims at once for high score multipliers (and grab some “awesome cakes” on the way to the boat to boost your score!).

As more and more terrified humans take to the water, it’ll take all you’ve got to get everyone back on board the party boat. As the pace of the game builds you’ll soon find the drowning people aren’t the only ones in deep water…

SOURCE: The Voxel Agents.
WEB SITE: www.thevoxelagents.com
Date: 7th July 2009.

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The Voxel Agents have arrived in Melbourne: operation objective? To create fun games that are easy to pick up, challenging to master and above all… supremely addictive! The Voxel Agents strive to make games that convert the unconverted, challenge those with a hard core, and leave a smile on everyone’s faces. Their quirky and innovative design approach makes for highly original and engaging games, and has players saying, “addictive gameplay”, “nuts” and “can’t stop playing”.

No strangers to the world of gaming, The Voxel Agents have an impressive record both individually and as a team. Having met whilst studying (double degrees in BCI (Comm Design)/ BIT) at QUT in Brisbane, Australia, they gained their first professional experience together, working on the Alternate Reality Game (ARG), “SCOOT” hosted by the Melbourne Museum. SCOOT is a project fusing real and virtual worlds, where players compete in teams using computer games, mobile phones and physical clues to complete a Melbourne-wide treasure hunt. Wildly successful since it’s inception in 2004, SCOOT has become an annual event, which still uses the QUT team’s original game ideology, and attracts hundreds of players each year.

The team finally crystalised after winning the annual game creation marathon, the “48hr Game Making Challenge”, for two years straight with their team SIF90 (where – yep, you guessed it – teams must create a complete game within 48 hours). Even Triple J radio wanted in on the action, covering their 2008 win for the game Melonauts on the Triple J Hack radio show. With mounting public interest in their consecutive winning games “Sticky Geckos” and “Melonauts”, the team decided to branch out, to further develop what was clearly becoming a winning formula, as professional independents.

The three founding Voxel Agents based in Melbourne are Simon Joslin, Thomas Killen, and Matthew Clark. Simon previously worked as a game designer at Halfbrick Studios (Avatar: Into The Inferno – NDS). Thomas Killen created innovative online narratives while at Hoodlum Interactive (Lost ARG – web). Matthew Clark worked on top level games for the Nintendo Wii at Pandemic Studios Brisbane.

SOURCE: The Voxel Agents.
WEB SITE: www.thevoxelagents.com
Date: 9th April 2009.

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