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O2 mobile game download charts and new releases: November 28th

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O2 mobile game download charts and new releases: November 28th

Admittedly, the charts have been pretty much set in stone for ages, but we actually had to double check that we had the right figures this week. Almost nothing's changed, other than Need for Speed Undercover creeping in at number 10, and although this game definitely deserves to be in the list, we kind of expected to see it before now.

Still, any new game has the elite of handheld gaming to compete with right now, and usurping Tetris and Bejeweled is the kind of task that would change the face of the games industry, as it'd mean we had a new revolutionary puzzle game to obsess over. Coming in second place to those kind of giants is nothing to be ashamed of.

The new releases seem to have something of a TV gameshow theme to them, which is a little odd to be honest. There are lots of reasons to watch the telly at this time of year, I suppose, but generally Christmas isn't known for its ability to push quiz show licenses. Maybe the Bond film (assuming we get one on Christmas Day this year), a Wallace & Gromit game or an action adventure based somehow around the Queen's speech, but you'd think toy and movie licences would be more apposite to the festive season.

Nonetheless, we've got adaptations of Eggheads and Top Gear headlining, with a compilation featuring Lucky Strike and Jim 'nothing in this game for two in a bed' Bowen's Bullseye bringing up the rear. Perhaps it makes sense to wile away those long winter evening with a good game show, though? I guess we've got the opportunity to find out now, anyway. Enjoy!

New Releases November 28th

Fun Park Tycoon (Player X)
Enjoy the colourful world of Fun Park Tycoon. Use all your creativity and create a gorgeous amusement park with a variety of 43 rides in this unique and great simulation game on your mobile. Have fun watching your visitors enjoying your own park! Text GAME PARKYTYC to 80202
Fun Park Tycoon mobile game
Gem Drop Deluxe (Mr. Goodliving)
Get through more than 50 levels of glittering puzzle bliss in several game modes and unique settings. Create amazing special shapes and collect trophies with skilful play to reach huge scores. Unique special effects and sounds create a truly atmospheric gaming experience! Read the Gem Drop Deluxe review
Text GAME GEMDROP to 80202
Gem Drop Deluxe mobile game
Treasure Arm (Tequila Mobile)
Voted Best Casual Game of the Year! Rotate the artificial arm to grab the key and navigate access to the next, more challenging level. You'll cheer out loud as you rotate the arm in every possible combination to find the best way to the key and a relevant colour-matching lock.
Read the Treasure Arm review
Text GAME TREASUREARM to 80202
Treasure Arm mobile game
Eggheads (I-Play)
Take on possibly the best quiz team in Britain, just like in the hit TV show! Answer questions across nine different subjects including sport, entertainment and history. Choose to play as the challengers or play as the Eggheads and see how long you can remain unbeaten! Featuring up to 1000 questions and hours of gameplay, take your team to the nail-biting final round! Text GAME EGGHEADS to 80202
Eggheads mobile game
Bugs Bunny - Rabbit Rescue (GLU)
Help Bugs Bunny escape hare-y situations in Bugs Bunny – Rabbit Rescue. Yosemite Sam, Elmer Fudd and others have him trapped. Strategically use items like hair tonic and hammers to outwit the legendary Looney Tunes foes and rescue the wascally wabbit. Text GAME BUNNY to 80202
Bugs Bunny - Rabbit Rescue mobile game
Top Gear - The Mobile Game (Gameloft)
Be chased by an Apache, enter the TG space race and try to beat Granny to the finish line. Play car football, see how far you can catapult caravans and bendy buses, power slide your way around a closed road in the Stelvio Pass. All accompanied by helpful quotes from the inimitable Jeremy Clarkson. Text GAME TOPGEAR to 80202
Top Gear - The Mobile Game mobile game
Top TV 2-in-1 Bullseye and Strike It Lucky (Gameloft)
Indulge yourself retro-style with this bumper TV games pack of old-skool gameshows. Featuring both Bullseye and Strike It Lucky, Top TV 2-in-1 recreates the sets, rounds and questions from both classic shows on your mobile. Grab your darts and aim for the star prize in Bullseye. Will you win a speedboat or your bus fare home? Meanwhile watch out for those the Hot Spots in Strike It Lucky. Text GAME 521288 to 80202
Top TV 2 in 1- Bullseye and Strike It Lucky mobile game

The O2 Java game download chart (w/e Nov 27th)

1. Bejeweled (EA Mobile)
The classic gem-swapping puzzle game Bejeweled comes to mobile with enhanced graphics and more fun than ever. String together three or more gems to rack up points in a fast-paced treasure hunt. Advance through levels in normal single-player mode or race the clock in timed mode. It's a treasure trove of mobile fun! Read the Bejeweled review
Text GAME 394408 to 80202
Bejeweled mobile game
2. Jewel Quest II (I-play)
The Jewel Quest phenomenon continues with all-new addictive puzzle fun. Follow Rupert as he picks up a new treasure trail in search of the grandest Jewel Board ever! Guide him through the mystery as he explores Africa in search of jewels and his lost love. With over 50 new immersive puzzles, a deeper intriguing storyline and three new game mechanics this massively addictive puzzler hopes to have you hooked for hours. Read the Jewel Quest II review
Text GAME 432288 to 80202
Jewel Quest II mobile game
3. Tetris (EA)
Tetris is one of the most popular games on mobile phones. What started as a simple Russian computer puzzle game became the addiction of millions of players worldwide. In addition to the classic Marathon mode, two extra modes have been added; Ultra and Forty Line to fit the way people play games on phones.

Read the Tetris review

Text GAME TETRIS to 80202
Guitar Hero III Mobile mobile game
4. The Simpsons (EA)
Guide Homer in a race against time as he tries to prevent a meltdown at the nuclear power plant. Interact with Bart, Mr Burns, Apu and more of your favorite Springfielders. Avoid hazards like burning tires and giant sinkholes while you steer Homer through his fast-paced, perilous mission. And watch out for Krusty the Clown, Officer Lou and others who try to stop Homer from saving the day. Read the review
Text GAME SIMPSONS to 80202
Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition mobile game
5. Space Invaders (Taito)
Taito's iconic shooter Space Invaders is back, faithfully recreated for your mobile. Do you have what it takes to save your planet from alien invasion? Destroy the aliens with your laser cannon before they destroy you. Combining arcade shooting action and nostalgia by the bucketload, Taito and EA bring this all-time classic arcade game to your mobile. The original and still the best. Read the Space Invaders review
Text GAME SPACEINVADERS to 80202
Space Invaders mobile game
6. Puzzle Paradise (EA)
Discover paradise and strike gold and glory on an exotic island filled with thrilling challenges. Guide intrepid explorer Max through compelling and instantly recognisable puzzles against a backdrop of sun-drenched beaches, amazing underwater settings, frozen Arctic plains and more. Collect bonuses, win trophies and unlock new games and locations to be crowned the ultimate Puzzle Paradise player. Read the Puzzle Paradise review
Text GAME PUZZLEPARADISE to 80202
Puzzle Paradise mobile game
7. Monopoly Here & Now (EA Mobile)
The seminal property tycoon boardgame gets a modern twist. Again. Now under the EA Mobile banner (previously released by Glu in 2006), this new version features all-new locations from today's world. Read the Monopoly Here & Now review
Text GAME MONOPOLYHN 80202
Monopoly Here & Now mobile game
8. The Sims 2 (Ideaworks3D)
Play the top-selling PC game! Bring your phone to life with The Sims 2! Create a Sim, then explore and customize their world! Socialize with other Sims, push them to extremes and shape their future! Read the The Sims 2 review
Text GAME 400328 to 80202
The Sims 2 mobile game
9. Brain Challenge (Gameloft)
Brain Challenge is more than just a game or program. It's your personal coach and entertaining, easy solution for keeping your brain alert. Using various, amusing exercises, train your grey matter whenever and wherever you want. Your coach will follow you everywhere on your mobile phone, after all. Read the Brain Challenge review
Text GAME BRAIN to 80202
Brain Challenge mobile game
10. Need for Speed Undercover (EA Mobile)
Hit the gas to race against ruthless gangs running an International crime ring. But watch your back. The thugz aren't your only enemies. Win races to gain street cred and fill your garage with killer cars, like the Porsche 911. Reach the finish line first in circuit races. Bust up the city in bounty challenges. Show your skillz for a shot at gang leaders. Choose between Career or Quick Race mode. Brakes are optional in Need for Speed Undercover. Text GAME NFSU to 80202
Need for Speed Undercover mobile game
Spanner Spencer
Spanner Spencer
Yes. Spanner's his real name, and he's already heard that joke you just thought of. Although Spanner's not very good, he's quite fast, and that seems to be enough to keep him in a regular supply of free games and away from the depressing world of real work.