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Tomb Raider Trilogy Released to Stellar Reviews
Posted: Mar 22, 2011

Good things come in threes, and Tomb Raider Trilogy is no exception as early reviews (90 out of 100!) confirm. Exclusively for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, this triple-pack of Lara Croft adventures includes Tomb Raider Legend and Tomb Raider Anniversary - both newly remastered in HD quality - as well as Tomb Raider Underworld, previously released on PlayStation 3. Order your copy of Buzz Monkey's latest release today!



Introducing Fluid Monkey for iPhone and iPad
Posted: Mar 15, 2011

We're at it again! Buzz Monkey is excited to announce Fluid Monkey, our latest app for the iPhone & iPad. From Eldon Rivers, Fluid Monkey is a touch-guided fluid dynamics emulator that allows you to move and manipulate fluids and brightly-colored spheres in an open environment. Check it out now in the App Store, it's FREE!



Block Rogue for iPhone and iPad available!
Posted: Jan 21, 2011

We're proud to announce that Block Rogue has been featured as the "The Friday Game" of the week by Edge Magazine. Check out the review here, or pick up Block Rogue youreslf in the App Store.



Block Rogue for iPhone and iPad available!
Posted: Jan 4, 2011

Buzz Monkey is proud to announce its first game for the Apple App Store: a puzzle adventure game titled Block Rogue for the iPhone and iPad. An addictive puzzle game in a massive, labyrinthine dungeon with a dark mystery waiting to be solved, Block Rogue contains hundreds of mind-bending puzzle room configurations, from standard push-block puzzles to complex amalgamations of roller-balls, switches, death-rays, and more! Puzzle rooms are randomly-generated using ingenious and sinister algorithms for endless replay value!



ESPNU College Town Goes Live on Facebook!
Posted: Sept 27, 2010

Developed for Playdom and ESPN, Buzz Monkey is proud to announce its latest creation: The sports-themed social Facebook game titled ESPNU College Town. Fun, engaging and easy to play, ESPNU College Town gives sports fans a chance to create and run their own virtual college campus, build an elite athletic program, and compete against their friends for bragging rights.



Buzz SHREDS with Tony Hawk
Posted: Aug 16, 2010


Tony Hawk: SHRED lets players GO BIG! The latest entry in Activision's Tony Hawk franchise features BIG air, BIGGER tricks, all-new snowboarding, and gets kids off the couch. For more information, visit the Official Website.



Army of TWO PSP Launch Trailer
Posted: Jan 12, 2010


Buzz Brings Arcade Action Goodness to Army of TWO for PSP
Posted: Sep 22, 2009
Designed and built from the ground up to take full advantage of Sony's PSP, Buzz Monkey's unique (and some might say twisted) take on Army of TWO is earning glowing previews. Army of TWO: The 40th Day PSP hits the shelves in early 2010. Don't miss it!

Buzz Designer Wins Dr. Dobbs Challenge
Posted: Jun 19, 2009
Game designer Stan Patton took home the Dr. Dobbs Challenge Deuce grand prize with his winning entry, BlockRogue. Congratulations to Stan for creating an entertaining game of random puzzles in a random dungeon, talk about replay value!

Tony Hawk: RIDE
Posted: May 15, 2009
Can't say much right now, more details to come at E3 (first week of June). Until then, check out the preview video at www.thride.com.

Confirmed. Tomb Raider: Underworld for the Wii is fun!
Posted: Jan 08, 2009
Reviews are out for Tomb Raider: Underworld for the Nintendo Wii. In short, it's an awesome game and you need to buy a copy today. But don't take our word for it, we're reasonably biased — like a proud parent. See what others have to say…

Tomb Raider: Underworld Available Now!
Posted: Nov 18, 2008
Tomb Raider: Underworld releases worldwide this week. Early reviews predict another big hit! Did you reserve your copy?

The Escapist Interviews Buzz Designer
Posted: Nov 11, 2008
Buzz Monkey designer Reid Kimball relates his experience as a gamer with partial hearing loss and his project to develop a closed-captioning system for games.

Buzz Designers Win Next Generation Challenge
Posted: Jun 26, 2008
Congratulations to Buzz Monkey designers Ted Brown and Simon Strange for each winning the first biweekly design challenge sponsored by Next Generation!
Buzz Monkey's Underworld Exploits Revealed!
Posted: Jun 24, 2008
Yes, the rumors are true. We've been working closely with our friends at Crystal Dynamics on what will be Lara's most epic adventure to date. Buzz Monkey Software is developing Tomb Raider: Underworld for the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 2 while also providing additional programming and animation support for the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 versions of the game. Expect greatness.
Excellent Reviews for Tomb Raider: Anniversary!
Posted: Dec 07, 2007
If you take one of the best-loved franchises in gaming, break it down and rebuild the best parts, what do you get? A four-way, multi-platform success! Buzz Monkey and Crystal Dynamics are at it again!
Tomb Raider: Anniversary available now!
Posted: Jun 04, 2007
The secret is out – and so is our latest project! Our cover was blown when our work on Tomb Raider: Anniversary was exposed in a recent interview on Gamasutra. Just in time for the game's successful release…
Buzz Sees Double in IGN "Best of 2006" Awards
Posted: Dec 22, 2006
It's hard to be humble when two of your projects receive best-of awards in one year. So instead of attempting modesty we're just going to lay it out there…
NFL STREET 3 hits the Streets!
Posted: Nov 15, 2006
Buzz Monkey is proud to announce its latest game to hit the shelves — NFL Street 3. Check out the details, visit the EA Sports Big   official website, or better yet play the game yourself – available now at a retailer near you!
Tomb Raider: Legend for the Sony PSP goes gold!
Posted: Jun 13, 2006
San Francisco, Calif. (June 13, 2006) – Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG), confirmed today that Lara Croft's latest and most anticipated adventure, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend™, will hit stores for PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system on June 21st in North America.
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror receives stellar reviews!
Posted: Mar 27, 2006
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror receives stellar reviews! Congratulations to Sony Bend, and a nice a pat on Buzz Monkey's backs for putting the icing on the cake with our noteworthy cinematic work…
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror announced for Sony PSP
Posted: Feb 03, 2006
Gabe Logan, the renowned Precision Strike Operative from Syphon Filter is back and working for a black ops US agency that doesn't officially exist – even to the President! After being listed as M.I.A. after his previous mission, Gabe returns for another deadly surgical strike, but this time on the PSP (PlayStationPortable).
Tomb Raider: Legend announced for the Sony PSP
Posted: Jan 26, 2006
Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend will make its debut on Sony Portable (PSP) TM from spring 2006.
Year of the Monkey!
Posted: Jan 12, 2004
It looks like this is going to be our year, 2004 is the year of the monkey! To commemorate the beginning of what we're sure will be a productive and Buzz-worthy new year we present our very own stamp. The year of the Buzz Monkey is upon us, are you game?
Buzz Monkey Celebrates its First Birthday!
Posted: Nov 01, 2002
Buzz Monkey Software officially celebrated its first year of business on Friday, November 01, 2002. Other than a few shouts of "Woo-hoo!" and an over indulgence in Halloween candy, the team is keeping their heads down as they crank up the intensity on the development of their first major project. Although the project is still very much hush-hush, a company insider recently stated "Sweet!"
Buzz Monkey Software Swings into Action
Posted: Dec 11, 2001
Eugene, OR, (December 11, 2001) - Randy Thompson, Stephen Cordon, Jon Milnes, and David Sandgathe announced today the creation of Buzz Monkey Software, LLC, an entertainment software development group, based in Eugene, Oregon. The company is represented by Paul Kohler and CJ Welch. Buzz Monkey's expertise and focus is in developing action and arcade titles for the Nintendo GameCube, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, and hardware-accelerated PCs. The company founders had previously been an essential part of the 3D Ultra and Incredible Machine line of games for Dynamix, a division of Sierra On-Line, Inc.