The next stop on the JAMM Developer Interview Series finds us sitting down with Alex Polukord, the Sales and Marketing Manager of HeroCraft.  HeroCraft is responsible for bringing several different titles to a vast array of mobile devices / operating systems.

As you read the interview below, please note that JAMM’s questions are in bold font while Alex’s responses are normal.

Finally, please note that we will also be running a HeroCraft contest in conjunction with the interview this week.  Be watching for the separate post on it later today.

What is your role with HeroCraft?

I am the Sales and Marketing Manager for Smartphone and PDA Games. Discovering new markets, new clients, reports, updates, releases, promo campaigns – that’s my job. It’s regularly hectic, you know.

I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that this Monday we are going to be featuring an interview with mobile game developer HeroCraft.  Be sure to check back with us!

Also, HeroCraft has kindly agreed to give us a few copies of their games for a contest.  We know that all of you love a good contest, so be sure to join us tomorrow!

Isotope 244 has recently released their single player RTS game “Land Air Sea Warfare” for Windows Mobile.  Having recently been available only on Windows, Mac OS X, and iOS, this is a welcome addition to the world of Windows Mobile gaming.

You can download the trial version here.

See the details below:

Command a force of thousands of units into strategic warfare in this new real time strategy game.  Fortify your base with turrets, surface to air missile launchers, torpedo launchers, and long range cannons.  Next create factories to pump out enormous legions of vehicles, aircraft, and ships to wage war with, you decide what to build.  Form groups with the easy to use grouping interface and transport units to prepare for an assault on the enemy!  Finally execute your strategic battle plan and enjoy the immense carnage that ensues.  With unique explosions, wreckages, sound effects, and animations for every unit the carnage is as beautiful as it is deadly.  Discover and mine unique resources to build gigantic mega units which can turn the tides of war instantly!

As the commander of a massive war campaign you can navigate stealth aircraft and submarines on recon missions, airlift units into the fight via helis, scout tread marks left by enemy tanks to their base, and hide under trees for an ambush attack.  You can expand your city with over 100 structures and units to choose from.  As your empire grows you can research technologies to guide the focus of your strategy.  Dominate on all types of terrain, send aircraft to bombard the enemy to weaken its infrastructure, control the shores with a naval fleet of ships and subs, and transport units into the fight to finish the mission!  You can even manufacture and launch game changing weapons such as ICBMs.

Land Air Sea Warfare features a random map system so every game you play is unique and poses new challenges.  There are also several victory types and settings to customize the game and provide fresh missions.  After each battle detailed statistics are displayed showing the how the tides of war changed for each player.

The Reviews Are In

“It’s fun, challenging and awesome all bundled up in one game.”  AppModo

“The variety of modifiers you can apply to each game from participant number and ability to the terms of victory (destroy your opponents base or race to develop a mega weapon, for example) and default technology levels makes for a surprisingly varied game, so theres plenty of fun to be had here.”  Pocket Gamer

“LASW gets it just right, offering a full console-like RTS experience with brilliantly executed, easy to use touch screen controls.”  Touch Arcade

“Impressive replay value. All maps are randomized, letting you wage battles in a considerably different terrain every single time. This simple addition helps vary strategies immensely every time you sit down to play.”  Phone Blog

“L.A.S.W. has everything, from stealth bombers and submarines to hovercraft and mega-tanks. It even has ICBM ? Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles for the unitiated ? to bring wrath of God onto your opponents.”  Touch My Apps

“If you’ve played games like Stratego, Risk, or Age of Empires, you will love this amazingly immersive RTS”  iPhone Life Magazine

New Features

• Command six new gigantic mega units.
• Highly optimized game engine runs great even on netbooks
• Direct new ships, subs, and a full naval armament.
• Launch all new ICBM and defense systems.
• Use the new technology research system.
• New voices for units, over 250 fun remarks.
• New voice system warns you of attacks and resource shortages.
• Learn the game with new integrated help system and tooltips.
• Challenge the new AI featuring several attack modes and strategies.
• Navigate stealth fighter aircraft and submarines.
• Attack with new laser and electric shock weapons.
• Construct defensive shields and walls.
• New volcanic terrain type to play on.
• Learn more with the new loading screen featuring unit and tech info and gameplay tips.
• Customize the game with the new mutator feature so you can play with only ground units, only sea units, etc.
• Win at each of six new victory conditions such as Team Traitors, Arms Race, The Mega Project, etc.
• Use the new radar system with upgraded display option to track enemy positions.
• Command new transport carriers to quickly move vehicles and ships.
• Research new technologies including Secret Agents and Intelligence Service.
• Watch the new aircraft with realistic flight patterns.
• Discover ten new map types.
• Enjoy ten new music tracks.

Features

• Highly optimized game engine runs great even on netbooks
• Construct and control gigantic mega units
• Command armies with hundreds of vehicles, ships, and aircraft
• Build over 100 types of units and technologies
• Choose from many unique landscapes to wage war on
• Enjoy beautifully rendered graphics and effects
• Research over 30 exciting technologies
• Play on randomized maps for unlimited game play
• Scorch the destructible environment
• Learn from the built in help and tutorial
• Support for add on units and landscapes

Read the full help manual for the game online.

Desktop System Requirements Windows XP or later Mac OS X 10.4 or later 200 MB storage space 256 MB free memory

Windows Mobile System Requirements Windows Mobile 2003 or later 42 MB storage memory 15 MB program memory

Question of the Day:  What is the best game for mobile devices?

Some games work very well on small screens and lend themselves to a microscopic, intimate play.  On the flip side, some games simply not suited for mobile devices.  Of all the different games available, what one is the best, and for what platform?

I’d have to list Warfare Incorporated for Palm OS and Pocket Grandmaster Chess for Windows Mobile as my favorites.  Warfare Incorporated was wildly impressive for a game on the Palm platform, while chess works really well on handheld devices.

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Today, at 11:59 pm is the last opportunity to save on Panoramic Software applications for Windows Mobile at Handango.  The discount of 40% is worthwhile, and should definitely help out if you are looking for a few good apps.

For you Blackberry users out there, don’t forget about the discounted Vlingo.  Sharing the same 40% discount, it might be worth looking into.