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PikPok's Flick Kick range coming to Android via OpenFeint

Google's OS gains three new titles

PikPok's Flick Kick range coming to Android via OpenFeint
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If anyone needed evidence that OpenFeint's appearance on Android is going to do the platform the power of good, news that it's bringing gamers over with it will surely go some distance to proving its worth.

The games in question are PikPok's family of Flick Kick titles, with Flick Kick Field Gold already available on Android Market and two further releases – Flick Kick Rugby and Flick Kick Football – launching within the near future.

"We have had a great partnership with OpenFeint for our iPhone titles and our move into supporting Android is much easier with such a great partner that delivers community and replayability features to our line-up," said PikPok manager Jos Ruffell.

"The Flick Kick family of games is perfect for Android’s sophisticated audience that demands quality and fun from their apps."

On board with OpenFeint

PikPok's move comes after OpenFeint made its debut on Android earlier in the week, with many commentators pitching Aurora Feint's move as a direct reaction to Game Center's expected dominance on iOS.

In OpenFeint CEO Jason Citron's view, the support of PikPok is yet further evidence that the company's decision to branch out from its base on iPhone is the right one.

"PikPok is one of our best partners on iPhone, so we’re thrilled that they’re joining us on Android," Citron said.

"Their Flick Kick games are already hugely popular and translate really well to Android devices. We're excited to feature Flick Kick Field Goal across the Feint network and in our new Feint Game Spotlight app along with our other launch partners."

Keith Andrew
Keith Andrew
With a fine eye for detail, Keith Andrew is fuelled by strong coffee, Kylie Minogue and the shapely curve of a san serif font. He's also Pocket Gamer's resident football gaming expert and, thanks to his work on PG.biz, monitors the market share of all mobile OSes on a daily basis.