As some of you know, N.O.V.A. 3 has already started launching on App Stores across the globe. Fans in New Zealand are lucky enough to be playing it right now! And one lucky fan in the states got to play N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance on Monday… That’s right, Monday, thanks to our N.O.V.A. 3 giveaway!

So, we decided to get his real reaction, right out of the gates, love it our hate it, on N.O.V.A. 3. Fortunately for us, he seems to love it. ;-) Check out his thoughts below and let us know what you think of the game once it releases in your area! We might just add it to the blog.

Q: How does N.O.V.A. 3 compare to previous games in the franchise?
A: The game is way better than other games in the N.O.V.A. series. The graphics are better, the gameplay is better, the AI is better, & the rag-doll physics are AMAZING. This game is much better than the other games in the series!
Q: What is your favorite level so far and why?
A: My favorite level is the first level. It is downright ADDICTING to battle through the streets of future San Fransisco. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay doesn’t seem to have a dull moment.

Q: What do you think the biggest change is between N.O.V.A. 2 & 3? Graphics? Gameplay? Story?
A: The gameplay is the biggest change for me. The controls are great and the game is very, very smooth… Seriously… It is surprisingly smooth.

Q: What is your favorite weapon and why? Was it the same in previous games or different?
A: My favorite weapon is the most simple weapon, the Assault rifle. I LOVE the new sight and even the sound it makes, shooting enemies is fluid and fast.

Q: Do the graphics look as good as you expected after watching the trailers?
A: The graphics in comparison are beautiful. Character models are way more refined the gun models are absolutely GORGEOUS and the maps are breathtaking. The graphics are actually console quality. This is the best looking and playing game on the App Store.

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Hi All! I recently had a chance to sit down with Sharkee to discuss his issues with rubber ducks, his lovely girlfriend Sally, and all about his adventures in bathtubs across the planet! If you have questions for Sharkee, you can ask him directly on his Facebook page…

So what’s up with you and the ducks?

You know, before those guys showed up life in the tub was a breeze. Now I can barely get around with all the sponges and warp tubes and junk cluttering up the place. And I think they’re the ones putting those exploding mines everywhere. C’mon guys, those things hurt! The ducks can be a real pain in my dorsal fin.

Tell us about Sally. How did you meet? Why is she “the one,” as they say?
My sweet Sally? Well, you just take one look into those deep blue watery eyes and how can you not fall nose over fin for her? I don’t know why anyone would want to kidnap such a sweet sea creature! She wouldn’t hurt an amoeba much less those batty rubber ducks… You know they just aren’t right in the head. That kind of wackiness isn’t something you just develop over night. I won’t rest until she is back home safe, and my pals have my back on that one. Don’t fret Sally, I’m comin’ for you girl!

What do you think is “out there?” You know, outside of the tub?
Oh boy, I don’t really know. I just know I don’t want to go over that edge. It’s always a little scary jumping around near the edge. But personally, I believe there are an infinite number of bathtubs “out there”, with an infinite number of possibilities. There could be other bath toys, different kinds of faucets, who knows? I call this, the “multi-tub-verse” theory. It’s pretty complicated, you probably wouldn’t understand.

What’s your biggest fear?
Well those floating mines have definitely moved up the list recently. Did I mention how much they hurt? And that dark hole at the bottom of the tub… I’ve heard stories about the plug coming loose and unsuspecting bath toys getting sucked into the darkness. I sure hope they are just stories though! But honestly, my biggest fear is never seeing my beloved Sally again.

What’s it like having a twin brother? You and Scuby seem to be as different as can be.
I’m lucky to have a lot of brave shark buddies helping me save Sally from these crazy ducks, but nobody has my back like my bro Scuby. I know he seems like a bubble-head sometimes, but that’s just cause he is so dang smart! His brain is ticking away way faster than mine, I’ll tell you! His calming influence is something I often need after a long day in the bath. But like all my pals, Scuby has a special ability that is a big help to me, and I probably couldn’t save Sally without him. You’re my boy, Scube!

Tell us about the rest of your pals! We hear you have a lot of shark friends that are helping you out in your search for Sally…
I have such good friends! Sawy and Hammy have always had my back and now, with this thing with the ducks, I really rely on them. Sawy is a little impulsize sometimes, but without him those ducks would have me by the gills. And Hammy… What isn’t there to like about that guy?! He is both brainy and brave.

Hey gamers, I would like to introduce you to a fellow gamer & Gameloft’s first Gamer of the Month this year! He has been playing Gameloft games for years and first came to our attention after his many tweets about our games. Find out a little bit more about the creator of iNsaneOS.com, Yitz!

What was your first gaming experience as a child?

I was 18 months old, according to my parents, when I started playing those Jumpstart games on the computer. I was only 2 or 3 when I started playing the Need For Speed series on PC. I’ve been playing every Need For Speed title since. I remember using a steering wheel that used a telephone cord to connect to the brakes. According to my mother, I played video games on the computer before I could talk, without any assistance.  I have always been obsessed with computers – breaking 8 of my dad’s business PCs in the process – and the video games were the best part.  I’m about to purchase a major gaming laptop that’ll scream when I play and I can’t wait – it’ll be AWESOME for gaming!

Can you remember your first Gameloft game?

When I bought my first iPhone, the iPhone 3G, I looked through the App Store for anything I could find. I found Gameloft from looking through the Top Paid Apps at the time and I believe my first Gameloft game was Asphalt 4 or Blades of Fury – I loved both! Now, I’ve literally bought almost every single title by Gameloft. You guys/gals make the best (and most) games for iOS and, obviously, have awesome online community managers and customer service!

Do you have a favorite Gameloft game or franchise?
My favorite series of Gameloft games is definitely Modern Combat. I’ve been playing that from the beginning and I love it. I also enjoy Silent Ops, Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline and so many more! I really love most of your games and I’m looking forward to certain ones you posted on your blog that are coming soon. I currently have these games installed on my iPhone and I play them all the time: Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, The Adventures of Tintin™ – The Game, BackStab, Block Breaker 3 Unlimited, Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, Hero of Sparta II, N.O.V.A. 2 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Silent Ops and Spider-Man: Total Mayhem!

What is your favorite type of game and why?

I’m into adventure, FPS and racing – that’s why I love Gameloft so much. You make all the kind of games I like, and really well! I was looking for a monster-attacking slasher game when I first bought my iPhone 3G and Blades of Fury was perfect! I tried so many others and they all failed, but Blades of Fury was exactly what I was looking for – exactly what I wanted. I couldn’t stop playing it. I’m sorry to say that since then, it has been replaced by Infinity Blade II, but I’m still a die-hard fan of Gameloft and buy almost every single game you release. I’m into adventure because there’s always so much to do and new things to discover. I’m a fan of FPS because I like the feeling of accomplishment and obviously power haha. Racing is one of my favorite genres of games because I love speed. It’s exciting and just awesome. It’s freedom, speed, power and more in one game. Thanks to you, it’s in my pocket now.

Tell us a little bit about your website, iNsaneOS.com. When did you start it? What is your mission? Why should gamers check it out?

iNsaneOS was a little project that started as “iPhoneInsanity”. I wanted to tweet the World and post on Facebook about everything iOS – new games, iOS updates, and a lot more. One day, I won Hero of Sparta II from none other than a nice company called Gameloft! I already bought the game and Gameloft told me I could give it away to a friend. We then decided to give it away to one of my followers. I only had 17 followers at the time. Gameloft tweeted the contest for me and within 2 hours, I already had over 500 followers! Now we cover news, app updates, new app releases, top apps, accessories, jailbreaks and we giveaway games all the time on Twitter and in our new iNsaneOS app! Check out iNsaneOS.com for more!

Is there anything else you would like to share with the community?

Gameloft has always been there for iNsaneOS. Without Gameloft and all our amazing followers, we wouldn’t be where we are now. Thanks to you and everyone who follows us, “Likes” us on Facebook and who downloaded our app(s). You’re all amazing! Thank you! Check out iNsaneOS on Twitter, Facebook and iNsaneOS.com.

That’s it for this month’s edition of Gamer of the Month! Think you would be a great Gamer of the Month? Let me know why! Send me an email at mike@gameloft.com with your name, Gameloft Live handle, and why you should be featured next month!

And try out some of our Gamer of the Month’s favorite titles below!

Asphalt 6: iPhone, iPad, & Android

Blades of Fury: iPhone & iPad

Modern Combat 3: iPhone, iPad, & Android

Block Breaker 3 Unlimited: iPhone, iPad, & Android

N.O.V.A. 2 : iPhone, iPad, & Android