Tic Toc Games Lets the Pug Out With PUG RUN for iPhone and iPad

PUG RUN takes you on the magical journey of Bogart, a pencil sketched pug, determined to come to life!

2013-03-22

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, March 22, 2013 (Press-News.org) Tic Toc Games, an independent game studio based in North Hollywood, CA, is launching their flagship title, PUG RUN, an original game concept from the mind of the CEO, Shereef Morse. His main inspiration for the game came from his son and his dog Greta, whose cute and cuddly personality makes a lasting impression on everyone that she meets.

Drawn by a small boy with a larger-than-life imagination, Bogart awakens and begins to run towards the boy, only to find The Void slowly creeping up behind him to stop him. See the world change from black and white to color the closer Bogart gets to the boy.

PUG RUN is easy to play, providing simple game mechanics for audiences of all ages. Some unique features include:

- Arcade-style excitement: 2D side-scrolling runner
- Intuitive controls: Swipe to Jump and Slide, or Tap for a Burst of Speed
- Customizable play: Items and Collectables help you personalize Bogart
- Universal App: Works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch and Android devices

Now featured by Apple in the New and Noteworthy section.

Tic Toc Games is a company made of industry veterans, passionate about creating games that entertain and delight. With a combined 40+ years of experience within the industry, individuals within the company have released award-winning games based on AAA IP. Our mission statement is to provide the world with addicting entertainment using innovations in technology, compelling stories and social hooks.

Website: http://www.tictocgames.com

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