TikGames and Creat Studios today announced a partnership between the two companies to deliver next-generation console games for download on the Playsttion 3. Offered via the PlayStation Network, the titles in development through this new partnership are scheduled for release this winter and include Magic Ball, Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom and Cuboid.  

Magic Ball, licensed under agreement with Alawar Entertainment, takes a very simple idea - a ball, a paddle and a pile of bricks - and turns the player loose in a dynamic 3D environment of destructible pirates, dragons and more. "I was very pleased to see this amazing iteration of our Magic Ball franchise come to life on the Playstation3," said Alexander Lyskovsky, CEO of Alawar. "The 3D graphics are eye-catching and entertaining and the gameplay will have players engaged for many hours." The initial release of this version of Magic Ball will include over 40 exciting levels and both local and online multiplayer action, with over 20 additional levels scheduled to be available at a later date.

Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom will be the first mahjong game available for Playstation Network, offering a narrated story mode that whisks players away into a storybook adventure, revealing hand-illustrated ancient Chinese tales one game at a time. The challenging Motion Mode will test both wit and reflexes as players match the moving tiles, while Infinity Mode allows gamers to choose from numerous classic game layouts and tile sets. Plus, multiplayer competitive play options will be included as well. "Mahjong Tales not only delivers a robust feature set with countless levels for both single and multiplayer gameplay, but it also has been meticulously and artistically created to take advantage of the console’s high definition capabilities," said Anatoly Tikhman, founder and CEO of TikGames. A level editor and level packs are also planned for post-launch release.

Cuboid is a stunning 3D puzzle game in which players navigate ancient ruins and lush environments, maneuvering a mysteriously marked cube through holes to reveal hidden treasures. "Cuboid will bend your mind with its addictive puzzles and engage the senses with amazing graphics and soothing music. It will immerse you in a surrealistic puzzle world," said Vladimir Starzhevsky, CEO of Creat Studios. The initial release of Cuboid will include 66 twisted levels to engage players, with premium packs available later to include more levels and a custom level creator.

Magic Ball, Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom and Cuboid will include Playstation 3 Trophy support .