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- The Portable Podcast, Episode 82
- Telltale and NBCUniversal Bring Law and Order To The App Store
- You Can Get Cooties From An iOS Device
- One Single Life
- Learn About The Moon With Deluxe Moon HD
- Slit-Scan Camera Review
- Enchanting Update For Disney Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book
| The Portable Podcast, Episode 82 Posted: 26 Apr 2011 10:30 AM PDT
On This Episode: Who We Are: Contact The Show: Email | Twitter Music:  How to Listen: Apps Mentioned in this Episode:  NBA JAM by EA SPORTS™iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: $4.99 Our Rating: Released: 2011-02-10 :: Category: Games / Sports  :: A SLAM DUNKRead Our Full Review >>  NBA JAM by EA SPORTS™ for iPadBuy Now: $9.99 Our Rating: Released: 2011-04-21 :: Category: Games :: ON FIRERead Our Full Review >>  Super Stickman GolfUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Buy Now: $0.99 Our Rating: Released: 2010-12-10 :: Category: Games / Sports :: DOUBLE EAGLERead Our Full Review >>  Super Stickman Golf FreeUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Buy Now: FREE Released: 2011-04-12 :: Category: Games / Sports [ The Portable Podcast, Episode 82 is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: NBA JAM by EA SPORTS™, NBA JAM by EA SPORTS™ for iPad, Super Stickman Golf, Super Stickman Golf Free This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Telltale and NBCUniversal Bring Law and Order To The App Store Posted: 26 Apr 2011 09:30 AM PDT
So it should also come as no surprise that NBCUniversal is very pleased to announce that they are partnering with episodic gaming juggernaut Telltale Games to bring the drama of the courtroom to the App Store very soon.
The crime drama genre should really come as nothing new to Telltale, especially considering that they have already released a couple of licensed CSI based games. Really though, isn’t this kind of a betrayal of the CBS network’s most popular series? I am sure the lawyers had a good time trying to untangle that legal knot, but rest assured that we will be seeing the “doink, doink” making its return very soon. We will keep you on any new details in regards to this agreement as they become available. [Source: Telltale Games Forums] [ Telltale and NBCUniversal Bring Law and Order To The App Store is a post from 148Apps ] |
| You Can Get Cooties From An iOS Device Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:30 AM PDT
In what looks to be fun for the entire family, players have to gather stars and dodge cooties, as they attempt to clear every stage. Following the Angry Birds trend, three stars are the goal, but just remember to avoid those noxious kisses, because everyone knows that they are super gross! Easily the best part about the game is that it is currently on sale for free until May 1st, so be sure to download it before all of your friends get infected. Next up, I want to option the rights to a kindergarten version of Pac-Man and call it “Chill Pills.” You know where to send the royalty checks, Namco.  [ You Can Get Cooties From An iOS Device is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: Cooties |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:03 AM PDT  One Single LifeBy Phillip Levin on April 26th, 2011Our Rating:  :: INTERESTINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad You’ve got one life. Can you do it?
Developer: FreshTone Games Price: Free Version Reviewed: 1.1 Device Reviewed On: iPhone Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.13 out of 5 stars
The gameplay in One Single Life is incredibly simple and straight forward. You control a runner who must jump across city skyscrapers. The challenge lies in timing the controls. You tap the screen to make your character start running and tap it again to make him jump. Before you actually attempt each level in “reality,” as the game calls it, you have a chance to practice the jump as many times as you like without fear of getting a game over. Once you attempt the level in “reality,” though, the game begins to accomplish its goal. The fear of dying sets in. Each level starts with a sign telling you the percentage of players that have died at this very point, which adds to the atmosphere. There’s definitely a sense of anxiety and nervousness whenever you attempt a jump, considering if you fail it, you can’t play anymore. In this sense, One Single Life is quite successful.
One Single Life is a fun little game with an interesting concept behind it. In some ways, it’s successful in its mission to make you feel the anxiety of only having one life. But then when you consider that you can practice an infinite number of times before you play any level, some of that tension goes out the window. Also, the game is naturally a short one, so you won’t get a whole lot of play time out of it. Despite my criticism, I have to admit that One Single Life is an interesting game, and if you’re at all intrigued by it, it’s worth downloading. After all, it is free. [ One Single Life is a post from 148Apps ]  One Single LifeiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: FREE Our Rating: Released: 2011-04-08 :: Category: Games / Adventure :: INTERESTINGRead Our Full Review >> Apps mentioned in this post: One Single Life |
| Learn About The Moon With Deluxe Moon HD Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:30 AM PDT Recently released by Lifeware Solutions comes an absolutely stunning looking moon application for the iPad. Deluxe Moon HD is an app that provides comprehensive information on all things moon related.
It covers a lot of things, ensuring there’s both scientific advice in the form of the gardening information, and more mystical news thanks to the Moon horoscope and how it may affect your health, business and personal life. You can also learn plenty through things such as an explanation of each moon phase’s full name and how much of the moon is illuminated at any time. Plus, it’s a great app visually, looking immediately attractive. Priced at $4.99, Deluxe Moon HD is available for the iPad now and should suit all your moon based interests. While you make up your mind, take a look at the video below of how it all works.  Deluxe Moon HDiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Buy Now: $4.99 Released: 2011-04-03 :: Category: Weather [ Learn About The Moon With Deluxe Moon HD is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: Deluxe Moon HD |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:03 AM PDT  Slit-Scan Camera ReviewBy Jennifer Allen on April 26th, 2011Our Rating: :: UNIQUEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Slit-Scan Camera evokes some clever, warped looks for your photos.
Developer: Funner Labs Price: FREE (pro version available for $1.99) Version Reviewed: 1.0 Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4 iPhone Integration Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.42 out of 5 stars There’s no denying that there are a lot of photo filtering apps out there. Slit-Scan Camera aims to do things a little differently though. Photography buffs might recognise the term slit-scan. It’s a process where a moveable slide, with a slit cut into it, is inserted between the camera and the item you’re photographing. It’s a little more complicated than that, though, and can be credited with creating some impressive results such as the warp effect of the starship Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Slit-Scan Camera the app does something remarkably similar once you master the effect.
How much you use Slit-Scan Camera is another question however. It’s so quirky that I’m not entirely convinced I’d use it a huge deal other than when messing around with friends. It’s a free download of course which certainly weighs in its favor. The pro version boosts the resolution and allows you to rotate the slit orientation, as well as removes the ads, but it’s not essential to your enjoyment by any means. You can have nearly as much fun with the free app too. It’s certainly enjoyable to mess around with but don’t expect to use this as regularly as post filter apps. This is more of a backup, quirky kind of thing to mess around with every now and then. There’s certainly nothing else really like it on the App Store. [ Slit-Scan Camera Review is a post from 148Apps ]  Slit-Scan CameraBuy Now: FREE Our Rating: Released: 2011-04-25 :: Category: Photography :: UNIQUERead Our Full Review >> Apps mentioned in this post: Slit-Scan Camera |
| Enchanting Update For Disney Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book Posted: 26 Apr 2011 06:03 AM PDT Every now and then I think that I’ve finally become a proper adult, all responsible and doing away with childish things. Then I walk near a Disney store and all those allusions go out the window as I’m too busy exclaiming ‘awww’ at every single cuddly toy. A similar ‘awww’ came from me when I saw the latest update to Disney Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book.
It’s a neat little idea anyhow that’s bound to be a big hit with young fans, even more so now that there are even more outfits to dress up in. The update is available now for those who have already purchased the app, otherwise it’s $3.99 for newcomers to it. Oh and it’s an Universal app which is always convenient!  Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker BookUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Buy Now: $1.99 Released: 2010-12-09 :: Category: Books / Family [ Enchanting Update For Disney Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book |
So much fun, it’ll tickle you.
Anyone who has watched cable television pretty much ever should be very familiar with reruns of the infamous Law and Order and the iconic “doink, doink” sound effect. When the original program was cancelled last fall, fans were greatly disappointed to learn that they would not get the chance to see season twenty-one of its marathon television run. For this very reason it came as no shock that soon thereafter the team at Law and Order decided to follow in the footsteps of CSI and transplant the franchise to a sunnier locale – in this case, Los Angeles.
That’s right folks, the scourge of the kindergarten playground is back and this time it has manifested itself on the the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. Mothers lock up your daughters and fathers try to warn your sons about the newest outbreak of this horrible condition that has now advanced beyond being a more than just a figment of your imagination into an actual iOS game.
When I first heard of One Single Life, I was instantly intrigued. The concept behind the game is spelled out in the title. This is a 2D platformer in which you have one life. If you die, it’s game over. Period. How can’t you be curious?
That said, there’s a serious problem here, and you’ve already read about it. There’s the practice mode before each level, which essentially defeats the entire purpose of the game. Yeah, it’s nice being able to practice a level before you commit to your one chance at passing it, but then it’s not really “one single life” anymore. It’s kind of an odd design decision that goes against the entire theme of the game, really. It’s a little perplexing.
Amongst other things it provides gardening advice that differs depending on the current moon phase, precise timings of each moon phase, the moon horoscope and zodiac circles and the ecliptic longitude and latitude. A countdown timer also resides ensuring you can keep an eye on sunrise and sunset as well as moonrise and moonset. 
Using the sliding slit by dragging it across the screen, you end up with some pretty bizarre results whereby parts of the screen can look warped rather than other sections. It’s simple to use but takes a little while to actually master. At first, you just end up with some weird results that look a little messy. While the controls attempt to explain what they do through a simple diagram, your best chance of success is to simply experiment. When you’ve fully figured something out though, it’s a pretty good feeling and the results are cool to show your friends.
It’s been updated as part of the excitement build up of the upcoming Royal Wedding at the end of the week. For those uninitiated in the app, you can use it to take photos of your children and ‘become’ part of the Princess storylines. This update adds a new Princess Tiana, 7 new stories as well as 25 new outfits and accessories that your children can dress themselves up with. | You are subscribed to email updates from 148Apps - iPhone App Reviews, iPhone Game Reviews, and iPhone News To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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