Gameloft is excited to announce the launch of a new update for the ultimate sci-fi FPS, N.O.V.A. 2 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD, for iPad 2 devices. The update allows gamers to now enjoy both AirPlay Support, for full screen HDTV display, and iCloud backup support, so you never have to worry about losing your data again.

For reference, AirPlay generates two images: one for the TV and one for the iPad screen (which is the control layout). The image on the TV is much more than just a straight mirroring as the gameplay and cinematics are actually rendered in full 19/9 screen. Furthermore, it’s very easy to play without watching your hands on the iPad, as the game features specifically adapted controls as well.

Enjoy!

N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD
Developer: Gameloft S.A.

Rated: 12+

Price: $6.99 Download

Well, this is exciting news, for me at least. According to Pocket Gamer, Gameloft is making a sequel to their popular futuristic shooting game, N.O.V.A. – Near Orbut Vanguard Alliance, for the iPhone and iPod Touch (however there is a iPad specific version titled: N.O.V.A. – Near Orbut Vanguard Alliance HD). Now, this sequel will be for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, however, the iPad version will have much better graphics than the iPhone and iPod Touch version will have. Also, don’t expect to see this anytime soon, the sequel will most likely come out any where late 2010 (at the earliest) to early 2011 (at the latest). PocketFullOfApps will post more details as they come.

Gameloft has dropped the price of their iPad specific version of their futuristic shooting game: N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance. The iPad specific is titled as: N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD. Before this sale, N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD was $9.99, but now is $6.99, which is the same price as the iPhone and iPod Touch version when it first came out. The iPhone and iPod Touch version is now $4.99 and also has a free, lite version which you can download here. No word from Gameloft if this is a limited time sale or a permanent sale, but this is a great game and a no-brainer pick up.

N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD on the App Store.

N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance on the App Store.

N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard FREE on the App Store.

N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance by Gameloft has gotten a price drop to $4.99. When N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance was first released, it was $6.99. N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance is a steal at this price and worth every penny. Now, the application description mentions nothing about this sale being for a limited time only. Non-the-less, pick N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance up as-soon-as-possible. Also, you can try out the lite version before you get the full version.

N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance on the App Store.

Gameloft has released a lite version to their popular FPS (first person shooter) N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance.  The full version of N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance costs $6.99 and includes:

• 13 insane levels
• 5 radically different environments, from the real to the fantasic – jungle, snow mountains, spaceship, bunker, and an alien city
• 6 weapons: Assault rifle, shotgun, sniper rifle, handgun, rocket launcher and plasma gun – plus grenades & machine gun turrets in certain levels
• An intense drama sustained by transitional cinematics and character voices
• Play locally or online via Wi-Fi or Local Bluetooth connection
• 1-4 player Deathmatch (1-2 players via Bluetooth connection)
• 5 different maps
• Play against your friends or the entire world through Gameloft LIVE!
• Worldwide leaderboards in the game & on the official website, www.near-orbit-vanguard-alliance.com
• Full 3D rendered environments enhanced by highly detailed graphics
• 3 control schemes
• Customizable interface

If you are on the fence about getting this game, you might as well try the free lite version. But I have the full version and I definitely recommend picking up the full version.

N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance on the App Store.

N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance FREE on the App Store.