99Games, developer and publisher of iPhone, iPad and Mac games have announced the release of Empire Builder for the iPhone.

Empire Builder allows the player to become one of history's best architects and raise an ancient empire from the sands. In the game, players will meet a series of powerful pharaohs and help them in building an empire along the lush Nile River. In 30 fun and challenging levels, players will not just construct some of Egypt's most famous monuments but also experience the rise of an ancient civilization.

Ubisoft  announced  the  acquisition  of  free-to-play game developer Owlient.  The team at Owlient has extensive expertise in the management of online  game-playing  communities,  and  their  Howrse  brand  has  almost  two million monthly active users.

Founded in Paris in 2005, Owlient and their 40 team members is a forerunner in creating free-to-play  games.  The  company  set  itself  apart  for  its  ability  to  develop  the  expertise  and technology necessary to manage and entertain an online game community.