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Dude, where’s my shed?

Captain Pooh in Cacaland - one day on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad (or not)It was one of that sunny morning when Captain Pooh felt for no reason at all that it was going to be a great day! Oh yeah!

Suddenly he felt an unusual pain in his belly, time has came for the delivery of the day. Quite early today. That chicken tikka masala for sure!


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Platypus for iPhone and iPod touch

Shoot-them-up Platypus in claymotion

Based on the classic game for PC and Mac (originally developed by Anthony Flack), Platypus is a side-scrolling shoot-them-up 100% made from clay!

Already available since September 2008 for almost all the mobile devices (Windows Mobile, Symbian, Palm OS, S60, UIQ and Blackberry), Bitrabbit released a new port of the game for publisher Astraware, now for iPhone and iPod Touch.

Great graphics, smooth animation, fun to play and a very Commodore 64 soundtrack, a must-have game! :]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by David Fincher

Top of the month February 2009: We are all going to die.

Why should you go see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by David Fincher, right now?

– Because surprisingly enough, even if the main plot is fantastic, everything seems strangely more realistic than Forest Gump (both films are written by Eric Roth and share a couple of similar narratives).
– Because of all the different Brad Pitt through time.
– Because you won’t look at a station clock in the same way anymore.

Runners up :Gran Torino by Clint Eastwood.

Tilt shift photography

Tilt-shift photos are done using special lenses (which control the depth of field and the perspective) and make real-life scenes look like miniature models.

Since this kind of equipment is quite expensive, here are a couple of fake tilt-shift images.

Tilt-shift photo 1Tilt-shift photo 2Tilt-shift photo 3Tilt-shift photo 4Tilt-shift photo 5

Casual game Pixie for PC and MAC

Casual game Pixie by Phelios and EMV Software for PC and MACPixie is a new casual game for both PC and MAC platforms developed by Phelios and EMV Software (remember Warblade?).

Story begins when the fairy Pixie loses her way in a magical forest one day and needs your guidance to return home.


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Slumdog Millionaire by Danny Boyle

Top of the month January 2009: Slumdog Millionaire

Why should you go see Slumdog Millionaire by Danny Boyle, right now?

– Because of the entertaining ride in Mumbai, Jai Hoooooo.
– Because of the soundtrack and the colourful photography.
– Because it’s Charles Dickens with curry sauce.

Runners up :Revolutionary Road by Sam Mendes and Che by Steven Soderbergh.

Naaty Design Website launched! Portfolio and content packs.

Naaty Design website - portfolio - content packsNaaty Design has launched its official website today!

In the portfolio area, you will find the work of Naaty Design including game graphics, illustrations, pixel, logotypes, web design and many other pieces related to graphic design.

Soon in the download area , you will find several content packs, in particular for game developers with assets such as sprites, tiles, backgrounds,… << UPDATE : Check our dedicated website Royalty Free Content Packs!

Used as placeholder graphics, these art packs will boost your development and will be perfect for commercial productions too.

Green business is everywhere, so we grow organic pixels!

Australia by Baz Luhrmann – full of Oz

Top of the month December 2008: Australia

Why should you go see Australia by Baz Luhrmann, right now?

– Because of the homage to the old good days of cinema (even if the film does have its share of cliches).
– Because of the landscape.
– Because it’s the most expensive health and safety clip with evidence of Botox injections gone wrong! O Nicole, wher art thou? :]

Runners up :The Good, the Bad, the Weird by Kim Jee-Woon and Largo Winch by Jérôme Salle.

Brad Mitchum Flyer

Smartphone game Brad Mitchum: lost in timeBrad Mitchum : lost in time

Who?
A mobile game developed by Angel Software, pixelised by Naaty Design and powered by the RabbitFactory from Bitrabbit studio.

What?
My name is Brad Mitchum and here is my story.

It was a number of years ago that I was struggling to find that which would make me an internationaly renowned archeologist. I will never forget that day on 21st June when I discovered a beautiful object whilst digging in Guanotugua.


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Two Lovers by James Gray

Top of the month November 2008: Black is black, no it’s Gray.

Why should you go see Two Lovers by James Gray, right now?

– Because after filming dark dramas, talented mister Gray strikes again with a well shot, well written dark romantic drama.
– Because for the interpretation of the three main actors, but Joaquin Phoenix stands out from the crowd.
– Because it’s a James Gray’s movie!

Runners up: J’irai dormir à Hollywood by Antoine de Maximy and Changeling by Clint Eastwood.