UTV Indiagames has crossed the 50 million downloads mark on the Nokia Store with the total downloads reaching 57 million.

Cricket Fever titles including CricketT20 Fever, DLF IPL T20 Fever Official Game, Cricket 2011 have surpassed the 9 million downloads mark.

Vishal Gondal, CEO, UTV Indiagames, said, “We are thrilled to have crossed the 50 million landmark. It is exciting as well as proud moment for the team. Mobile app stores like the Nokia Store have opened up avenues in the gaming world to exhibit and sell titles. Ra.One Genesis has done exceedingly well with over 3 million downloads. UTV Indiagames has successfully reached this landmark within a short span of 2 years and we look forward to creating another milestone soon. UTV Indiagames and Nokia have shared a strong partnership and we hope to successfully take gaming to the next level in India.”

Jasmeet Gandhi, Head, Services Marketing, Nokia, said, “The success of UTV Indiagames crossing 50mn downloads on Nokia Store is a reflection of India’s inevitable progress to becoming an App Superpower. As leaders in the industry, Nokia is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation in the mobile app industry and support developers with tools and insights which can help them develop successful and rewarding applications for their consumers. The 50 million download mark on the Nokia Store is a huge achievement for UTV Indiagames, and a benchmark. We are delighted to celebrate the UTV Indiagames success story and look forward to more such milestones from Indian developers.”

Heavy Elements (30 new levels)
– Available for PSN in the UK, EU and Australia on October 19, priced at £1.59/1.99€/3.45 AUD
– Available for XBLA in the UK, EU and Australia on October 19, priced at 240 Microsoft Points

Rare Earth Elements (30 new levels)
– Available for PSN in the UK, EU and Australia on November 30, priced at £1.59/1.99€/3.45 AUD
– Available for XBLA in the UK, EU and Australia on November 30, priced at 240 Microsoft points

UTV Ignition Games today released the first-ever trailer for Mercury Hg.

Viewers will see Mercury Hg in its best possible form – in motion! Watch as the star of the game, the Mercury ‘blob,’ makes its way through a myriad of moving levels based on the periodic table of elements. On the perilous journey from point A to point B in each level, the blob will encounter all kinds of devious traps and puzzles, some of which can be seen in the trailer, and some of which will totally surprise players when the game launches later this month!

Check out some latest screens from the game over here.

Mercury Hg expands on the addictive qualities of its predecessors, crafting 60 all-new deviously constructed levels filled with hazards and obstacles while adding improvements and polish to almost every aspect of the game. The ‘Mercury Blob’ is still as mesmerizing as ever, moving uniquely under player control, changing color in order to progress through the level and dividing if cut by a protruding surface. The PSN utilizes the unique SIXAXIS motion control to take the experience to an all new level.

Enoch has to save the world by sorting out some rogue angels

You see, some angels – the Grigori – have defected, succumbing to temptation and deciding to live on the wild side. They’ve headed down to earth and are stirring things up a little. Back in Heaven, there’s some dismay about the Grigori’s actions and they decide to purge the earth with a great flood. Enoch agrees to attempt to track down and capture these seven renegade angels so they can be returned to Heaven and suitably chastised. If he succeeds, the floodwaters won’t come and the earth will be saved. No pressure then.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that a story peppered with biblical mythology from the Book of Enoch, part of the Dead Sea Scrolls, may be a bit heavy going but you’d be wrong. Enoch and his escapades prove strangely compelling – and it’s an amazing journey.

It’s a beautiful game – with an aesthetic quite unlike anything else. The backgrounds look more like a PC screensaver or tech demo than an actual game – and are in many ways quite beautiful like some ancient Japanese painting. The screen is awash with vibrant colours yet it retains a minimalist quality – an expanse of white may be punctuated by only a few splashes of colour one moment only to erupt into a veritable visual feast seconds later.

The game often switches from 3D to 2D

But while good-looking, the graphics do feel somehow basic and retro. Switching between 3D and 2D, the appearance of the levels varies enormously – shaking things up a little and offering some welcome variety. The 2D elements of the game feel like something available on the PSN or XBLA – Enoch wandering into the screen one moment and then horizontally the next. It feels truly epic in places, the camera panning in and out to provide a real sense of scale and space. Must admit, visually, I think I preferred the gloriously designed 2D sections.

Besides the baffling story and arty graphics, a nod should also be given to the sound effects that really add to the atmosphere. Booming in places and subtle in others, they are always perfectly suited to the surroundings and the action that’s taking place.

Perhaps a little less positive is the actual gameplay, however, which amounts to basic hack and slash. Combat initially involves a series of punches, kicks and jumps – get hit too often by enemies and your shiny coat of armour is shed leaving you somewhat exposed (it’s very Ghosts ‘n Goblins circa 1985). Although you only need to master the timing of a single button press, combo attacks can be pulled off that result in a satisfying swirl of animation. Blocks and jumps are also key to your progress and attacking ability.

Progress a little further and three weapons can be collected from stricken enemies – each with differing attributes. The Arch is a bow-like blade weapon, Gale allows you to throw darts, whereas the Veil is a powerful impact weapon that also provides a handy shield.

The screen is awash with colour at times

El Shaddai certainly comes from a good pedigree, developed by the guys behind the Devil May Cry and Okami franchises. Japanese influences are on display from the very beginning through its unique art style, voice acting and storyline. As such, it’s a refreshing change from the current crop of games – it’s as mad as a box of frogs but charming with it.

This game was reviewed on the PlayStation 3.

UTV Ignition Games, together with developer Denki have announced the release of Quarrel on iOS devices.

Quarrel is a word game which combines the need for quick thinking, dictionary smarts, and a lot of guile. Whether you choose speed and fast reactions or slow methodical planning, the key to success is in the players’ control.

Quarrel Deluxe is available now for $4.99 USA / UK: GBP 2.99/ EU: EUR 3.99/ Australia: AUD 5.49

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is Now Available for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. Check out the trailer above for this unique title and the full press release below.

Marina Del Rey, Calif. – August 16, 2011 – UTV Ignition Games proudly announced today that El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is now available at retail stores across North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

“We are absolutely thrilled to finally bring El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron to gamers across North America,” said Shane Bettenhausen, Director of PR and New Business Development UTV Ignition Games. “The development team in Japan poured several years of passion and creativity into this project, and we are extremely proud that their uncompromising, unique vision carries through into the final user experience.”

Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, draws players into a rich storyline inspired by events in the Old Testament’s apocryphal ‘Book of Enoch.’ In the game, players take on the role of Enoch and must harness his natural combat skills to master a range of powerful and Heavenly weapons under the guidance of the watchful Archangels. Through a mesmerizing combination of combat, 2D and 3D platforming, Enoch must deliver the souls of the Fallen Angels and spare the world from a great flood ordered by Heaven.

Critical reviews for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron have been stellar thus far.  Some of the title’s initial accolades include:

• “This is easily the most beautiful game I’ve played this generation. El Shaddai is a rare treat of a game and a celebration of video games as an art form. 9/10″ Game Informer
• “El Shaddai is an absolute masterwork; the perfect combination of gameplay and a Zen-like state of virtual oneness. 9.5/10” GameFan
• “If ever there were a game that embodied ‘visually stunning,’ El Shaddai is it.  Its consistently fascinating story and ever-evolving world-along with its minimalist and elegant gameplay-make saving the world a magnificent endeavor. 9/10″  PlayStation: the Official Magazine
• “Japanese style and substance are what make El Shaddai stand out among all action games. A+.” Sci Fi Magazine
• “Stunning, gorgeous El Shaddai is action-gamer bliss.” Wired.com
• “We always appreciate innovation in a game and El Shaddai‘s story is unlike anything we’ve ever played before.” Maxim

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB, and is currently available in North America for the suggested retail price of $59.99.  El Shaddai will release in Europe on September 8, 2011.

UTV Ignition Games released a new full-length trailer for the upcoming fantasy game, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron at their Comic-Con panel.

The new trailer reveals new images of the upcoming action title. The new footage includes a first look at the game’s later chapters of one man’s journey “into the depths of hell”.

The game will release next month on the Xbox 360 and the PS3.