Pirates Assault v1.1 update comes with Scoreloop integration, a first for any Windows Phone game

My favorite Tower defense game on Windows Phone just got better. Pirate Assault was previously covered on WPSauce, since then the game has been doing quite well as well as receiving rave reviews in the marketplace. Initially it launched with 4 levels but now with v1.1 a new level has been included. Not only that but Pirates Assault developers Dagari Studios have been able to accomplish something which hasn't been implemented before, Scoreloop integration in a windows phone game.

v1.1 update changelog:

New in version 1.1:- Scoreloop integration!- Survival mode with increasing difficulty and random paths- New Level 5- Level completion status now showing up on leaderboards- Some improvements to Level 4

 For those who aren't aware, Scoreloop is a social gaming environment much like Openfeint on iOS. I have to add, I am shocked that Microsoft didn't object to this. Apple has a good relationship with Openfeint because Openfeint clearly does social gaming better than their native GameCenter ecosystem. I always imagined XBL as the only ecosystem that Microsoft plans to push via Windows Phone OS, but that apparently it isn't true and it's a good thing, IMO. More choice, the better. Not every game can get XBL certified.
Scoreloop has a private beta SDK available ( for Windows Phone) so if you are a developer, apply here.

Looks like Microsoft is giving alternate gaming eco systems a chance. How long before OpenFeint integration comes in too? Let's not get off topic. Download Pirate Assault v1.1 from download link below.

Zune download link 

p.s - Scoreloop was just bought by Blackberry. Woops. 

By Rahul Mathur

Pirates Assault, one of the best Tower Defense game on Windows Phone (Video)

Pirates Assault is a game for Windows Phone 7 developed by Dagari Studios. It comes in two flavors - free ( AD supported ) and paid. Pirates assault is a Tower Defense game but with whole new added bonuses to make the gameplay super fun. I myself am a big fan of Tower Defense based games. I have to say, the gameplay is pretty crisp, a bit challenging but like I said, extremely fun.

More about the game :

When you once were a pirate, you and your crew stole lots of treasures from all around the world. Now you belong to a retired crew and you have to protect your treasure from other pirates! Get ready to defend yourself by using all land and water defense weapons at your disposal! Use your device’s accelerometer to trigger the powerful storm attack.
Get Pirates Assault now, a tower defense game with beautiful graphics, amazing soundtrack, some humor and lots of fun! Submit your score online, and watch other players scores from around the world with daily, weekly and overall leaderboards.

Here is an exceptionally well made trailer featuring game play :




The only problem I have with the game is lack of level. Currently there are just four levels but the developers are working on more so stay tuned for the update.

Tower defense fan? Better not waste time, hit the Zune download link below.

Zune download link for free version 

Zune download link for paid version

By Rahul Mathur