I am delighted that finally we can announce about our next game, ‘Broken Sword – the Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ which will be available on iPad / iPhone / iPod touch very shortly, and PC / Mac very early next year. It has been a fantastic project to work on, and wonderful to have had the opportunity to improve key elements of the original and add special features. Along with an exclusive new interactive digital comic, from my friend Dave Gibbons, the game now has fully animated facial expressions, enhanced graphics throughout, high quality music as well as a context-sensitive hint system, and diary. The game also features Dropbox integration which facilitates a unique cross-platform save-game feature, enabling players to enjoy the same adventure simultaneously on multiple devices, full Game Centre integration – including in-game achievements – and many other enhancements.

The story sees the return of George Stobbart and Nico Collard. While investigating a ruthless drug gang, journalist Nico Collard unexpectedly comes across an ancient artefact. Little can she know that the ornately carved obsidian stone will lead her, and her adventuring companion George Stobbart, into a mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which they must overcome powerful forces and antagonists who will stop at nothing to fulfil their evil ambitions.

Publishing through the App Store has offered us huge opportunities. As well as allowing us to communicate directly with our audience, we are now in the position where we can re-work our original games while simultaneously writing new adventure titles. It is an extraordinary time for the games industry and for independent developers in particular.

We have added a ‘feedback’ button which will allow you to email us comments. We value these comments very highly – both the positive and the negative. Going forward we will Tweet and post new entries to Facebook – please do follow @revbot and / or me, @charlescecil, or Revolution Games on Facebook.

I really hope that you enjoy the game.

Charles Cecil