Handmark and Sandlot Games Release Popular Trading Adventure ‘Tradewinds 2′ on Apple App Store

Handmark® and Sandlot Games® today announced the release of Tradewinds® 2, part of Sandlot Games’ popular trading adventure franchise, on the Apple App Store.

Based on the acclaimed PC game by Sandlot Games, Tradewinds 2 is a highly immersive adventure for iPhone and iPod touch where players navigate the pirate-infested waters of the Caribbean. Be a master commander, defeating pirates and plundering their vast hordes of booty, or, play it safe by trading exotic island goods, gradually amassing untold wealth, power and influence.

“Once again Handmark has done an excellent job bringing another Sandlot Game to millions of iPhone and iPod touch users,” said Daniel Bernstein, CEO Sandlot Games. “We’re very proud of Tradewinds 2 for the Apple App Store and we believe that users worldwide will once again get swept away in the unique gameplay and story that unites the Tradewinds series.”

Gamers who enjoy trading and strategy games will love Tradewinds 2. Players can choose one of five characters to play as, or create their own using the ‘Character Generator’; explore 20 different ports each with different buildings and characteristics; and enjoy more than 100 hours of gameplay across Story and Free Trade modes. Players new to this genre will gain an introduction via the full tutorial in Tradewinds 2.

“Following the success of Glyph® and Westward®, we’re excited to work with Sandlot Games to bring Tradewinds 2 to the iPhone and iPod touch,” said Cassidy Lackey, vice president of Handmark Studios. “The venerated franchise has a loyal online offering, and this immersive version reinforces our intention to bring high quality, value-packed games to the Apple App Store.”

Tradewinds 2 is available now for $4.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information about Tradewinds 2, along with screenshots and a video demo, please visit: http://www.astraware.com/iphone/tradewinds2.

About Handmark

Handmark delivers an engaging experience for your mobile phone with the industry’s best games, applications, ringtones and more. As one of the leading developers and distributors of mobile content and storefronts for more than 10 years, the company has established itself as one of the premier destinations for top-quality mobile content, as well as a trusted mobile development partner. Pocket Express®, the company’s flagship news and information service is a fast, simple, free alternative to traditional mobile browsing offering instant access to up to the minute news, sports, weather, travel information and more.

© 2009 Handmark, Inc.; Handmark®, Pocket Express®, Astraware®, and the distinctive hand design are registered trademarks of Handmark, Inc. in the U.S. and other territories. All rights reserved. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About Sandlot Games

Sandlot Games Corporation, headquartered in Bothell, Washington, is the world’s premier developer and publisher of casual and family-friendly games. Sandlot Games boasts a captivating portfolio of popular game titles and franchises including Cake Mania®, Glyph®, Super Granny®, Tradewinds® and Westward®. Sandlot Games reaches millions of game players worldwide through a variety of distribution channels including online, PC, PDA’s, handhelds, videogame consoles and mobile phones. Since 2002, over 200 million games have been downloaded by its loyal fan base.

© 2002-2009 Sandlot Games Corporation. Westward and the Sandlot Games logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sandlot Games Corporation. All rights reserved.

Contacts

Handmark
Erica Cohen, 1-816-268-2956
ecohen {at} handmark(.)com
or
Astraware – the Handmark Games Studio
Alison Barclay, +44 1782 667826
abarclay {at} handmark(.)com