Fresh off the press from German Apple news and rumor site MacNotes.de are some new screenshots and previously unrevealed details on several upcoming Gameloft games. Apparently only a few select members of the media at Gamescom were given early access to these games, so this information is all coming from Google’s German to English translation which may have questionable accuracy.
Asphalt 5 is said to offer more of everything seen in the previous game and feature 12 tracks as well as 33 licensed cars including a Mini Cooper S. Asphalt 5 is also will offer additional DLC packs along with online rankings and multiplayer. The translation is unclear whether the “network" multiplayer is online or local only, but Bluetooth will definitely be included.
Shrek Kart is being compared to Mario Kart with automatic acceleration, tilt steering as well as brake and turbo buttons for the controls. 15 tracks are included along with 3 “arenas". Shrek Kart will also have WiFi and Bluetooth multiplayer and is launching in September.
The description of Earthworm Jim makes it sound like the controls are good but share the problem that all virtual D-Pad games have in that the lack of tactile feedback makes the precision jumping required in a platformer fairly difficult.
