Glu Announces Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year for iPhone and iPod touch

Glu Mobile has announced the release of Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year for iPhone and iPod touch. Priced at $4.99, Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year is the sequel to Build-a-lot, an online game by HipSoft. Although Glu Mobile claims the game is immediately available from the iTunes App Store, Build-a-lot 2 is currently not featured as available on the online venue.

According to the game’s description, Players of Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year must build their way to the top and become a real estate market mogul, by combining strategy and time management. The game is touted by its makers as “a perfect investment,” thanks to its expanded gameplay, more colorful graphics and improved user interface.

“Our partnership with Glu Mobile has been a huge success when it comes to delivering great Build-a-lot gameplay on the iPhone and iPod Touch,” said Bryan Bouwman, Co-founder of HipSoft. “Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year is filled with new features and surprises and it is just as addicting as the original. Fans are going to love it.”

“We are thrilled to have joined forces with HipSoft to once again provide fans with another way to interact with their favorite building game with even more of the great features from the online classic,” said Adam Flanders, general manager, Glu. “Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year has building elements that appeal to strategy game fans but simple enough for casual players. This is a sell for any gamer.”

In the official announcement, Glu lists the key features of Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year, which include:

New Houses and Buildings – Includes villas, farmhouses, bungalows, recycling centers, parks and workshops.
Curb Appeal – Pick paint colors and upgrade landscaping to create the ultimate curb appeal for outstanding profits.
Multiple Modes – Achieve goals, generate income and cast the vote for "Town of the Year" in campaign mode or play casual mode which provides the opportunity to improve a neighborhood at your own pace.
Exciting Challenges – Complete a variety of unique challenges throughout the game that will boost career earnings in the quest for the prestigious honor of Town of the Year!

An iPad-compatible version of Build-a-lot 2: Town of the Year is scheduled for release in August, according to Glu Mobile.