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- Wireless Universal Control Device Now Available for Peel Personal TV Listing App
- Mini Motor Racing from The Binary Mill Set To Roar
- FrEEday Vol 37
- PowerVocab Aims to Educate and Enhance Your Vocabulary
- iPad 2 Launch Day is Here! New iPad 2 Apps and Sales to Celebrate
- Dragon Age: Legends coming to iOS devices
- Collision Effect Review
- Five for Friday: Week of March 11, 2011
- Pizarro Review
- The Creeps Holiday Edition Review
| Wireless Universal Control Device Now Available for Peel Personal TV Listing App Posted: 11 Mar 2011 11:30 AM PST
The “universal control” device, as the company is calling it, adds remote control functionality to the free iOS app. Using Peel’s app, you can easily find TV shows that pertain to your interests. You tell the app what kind of shows you like to watch, and it will make recommendations based on your interests. It’s like a more personable version of your typical TV guide listing. The universal control allows you to select a show from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and then will change the channel to that show for you. The device allows you to wirelessly interact with your TV, cable box, Blu-ray player, AV receiver and more through your iOS device. With the app, you can even adjust volume from anywhere within range of the universal control. While the Peel app itself is available on iTunes for free, the universal control device will cost you. The device is now available at Apple Stores nationwide for $99. According to a press release by the company, “Peel will be conducting product demonstrations in New York City Apple Stores in March. Check New York City Apple Store calendars for more details.” Check out the debut trailer for the universal control “fruit” below. [ Wireless Universal Control Device Now Available for Peel Personal TV Listing App is a post from 148Apps ]  |
| Mini Motor Racing from The Binary Mill Set To Roar Posted: 11 Mar 2011 11:04 AM PST
We got a quick and very fun look at Mini Motor Racing during GDC. Once I started playing, I didn’t want to give Binary Mill’s device back. It’s much more of an arcade racer than the previously mentioned Reckless Racing. It also reminds me, fondly, or the Micro Machines racing games from Nintendo. The overall look is more comical or toy like. MMR features some great retina display graphics, 4 different upgradeable car types, and 20 different tracks. Also included is an interesting night racing mode. You have a choice of control methods – something that we’ve come to expect in racers these days. I found the directional wheel to be the best for me. Very easy to control. You can see from the video that there is a lot of fun to be had. We expect MMR hit in the next few months. Keep an eye out. [ Mini Motor Racing from The Binary Mill Set To Roar is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: Reckless Racing |
| Posted: 11 Mar 2011 10:30 AM PST Space Dwellers:  Space DwellersiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: FREE Released: 2011-03-02 :: Category: Games / Strategy Animal Festival:  Animal FestivaliPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: FREE Released: 2011-03-09 :: Category: Games / Board Red Bull Augmented Racing:  Red Bull Augmented RacingiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: FREE Released: 2011-03-09 :: Category: Games / Racing Freeway:  DJ Rivals:  [ FrEEday Vol 37 is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: Animal Festival, DJ Rivals, Freeway, Red Bull Augmented Racing, Space Dwellers |
| PowerVocab Aims to Educate and Enhance Your Vocabulary Posted: 11 Mar 2011 10:04 AM PST
Using various algorithms and other complicated things, PowerVocab is there constantly encouraging you to improve by tracking what words you’ve figured out the definition of easily enough, and what terms you need work on. You might think you know your stuff but you’re bound to be flummoxed by a word here or there. Being able to keep track of how you’re doing is all the more useful. Offering 600 words in all, there’s plenty here to boost your word power. It’s an ideal app for those studying at the moment or those who just want to enhance their vocabulary. It’s made even more attractive by being a free download. [ PowerVocab Aims to Educate and Enhance Your Vocabulary is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: PowerVocab for GRE and GMAT |
| iPad 2 Launch Day is Here! New iPad 2 Apps and Sales to Celebrate Posted: 11 Mar 2011 09:54 AM PST The iPad 2 is here! And in celebration, some apps have been updated for the iPad 2 with it’s increased processing power. And a whole bunch of apps and games have gone on sale. First up, the newly optimized games. Infinity Blade has long been one of those games to turn to when you want to show off the power of the iPad. With it’s latest release, Chair Entertainment has updated the app with even higher resolution graphics to fully utilize the power of the iPad 2.  Infinity BladeUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Buy Now: $5.99 Our Rating: Released: 2010-12-09 :: Category: Games / Adventure  :: EPIC SLASHINGRead Our Full Review >> In addition, we got word late last night that Real Racing 2 HD had been released. We were surprised with the launch after no mention of it’s pending release was made at GDC last week. But here it is, in all it’s glory, released with extra enhancements for the iPad 2 like full screen anti-aliasing.  Real Racing 2 HDiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Buy Now: $9.99 Released: 2011-03-11 :: Category: Games / Racing Let’s not forget the sales! EA have put their entire line of iPad titles on sale for up to 70% off for the weekend. Though most of the best games are about 30% off. Some highlights below: » Dead Space™ for iPad - On Sale Now-Mar 14 for $6.99 was:
Bulkypix have also put many of their iPad games on sale. Here are a few of our favorites: » Twin Blades HD - On Sale Now-Mar 14 for $2.99 was:
Looking for more sale apps? Check out our iPad Price Drops page — specifically made to show just the iPad price drops. We even have a specific page if you just want to see the newly free iPad apps and games. Want even more? Looking for more great iPad apps to fill up the iPad 2? Check out our highest rated iPad apps and games page in our reviews section for the iPad apps and games that we think are the best of the best. [ iPad 2 Launch Day is Here! New iPad 2 Apps and Sales to Celebrate is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: Cardboard Castle HD, Dead Space™ for iPad, FIFA 11 by EA SPORTS™ for iPad, Infinity Blade, MADDEN NFL 11 by EA SPORTS™ for iPad, Mirror's Edge™ for iPad, Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit for iPad, Real Racing 2 HD, Saving Private Sheep HD, Twin Blades HD |
| Dragon Age: Legends coming to iOS devices Posted: 11 Mar 2011 09:30 AM PST Today is a very Dragon Age themed day for me. Dragon Age 2 for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC doesn’t come out in the UK until tomorrow. As one of the UK writers here on staff, I was fortunate that my copy arrived a day early. Since then I’ve spent all my time playing it as well as signing up to Dragon Age: Legends on Facebook. For those not already in the know, the Facebook game is a turn-based 2D RPG and it’s really pretty cool, as well as offering link ups to the main game.
Details are scant but the game’s official site clearly states that iOS and Android apps are coming soon, and offers some mock up images of the app running on the respective systems. Here’s hoping more details are forthcoming. You’ll know as soon as we know. [ Dragon Age: Legends coming to iOS devices is a post from 148Apps ]  |
| Posted: 11 Mar 2011 09:04 AM PST  Collision Effect ReviewBy Jason Fanguy on March 11th, 2011Our Rating:  :: EYE-CATCHING, ENTERTAINING EXPLOSIONSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Collision Effect is one of those games that you just can’t judge by looking at it, although it makes for good eye candy. Its dazzling graphics and perceived simplicity will easily sink their hooks into you and make you come back for more.
Developer: Chilingo, Ltd. Price: .99 Version Reviewed: 1.1 Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
That said, Collision Effect is one of those games that you just can’t judge by looking at it, although it makes for good eye candy. Its dazzling graphics and perceived simplicity will easily sink their hooks into you but, ironically, it’s the game’s depth and resilience that will keep you coming back.
Tapping any one of a group of colored orbs will cause all like-colored orbs to advance toward it, in a straight line, until they collide and disappear from your screen, via a dazzling explosion of color particles. Players must use the afore-mentioned skills, however, as that straight line, more often than not, has a point along it occupied by an orb of a different color. When orbs of different colors meet, it’s game over.
While Collision Effect is fun and engaging in Action mode, its Puzzle sibling feels somewhat incomplete, as if it were thrown in as an afterthought to add depth to the game. Those who enjoy the puzzles will find much re-playability in the game, however, while those drawn to the action mode will eventually move on, once they feel their .99 has expended itself. Overall, Collision Effect is worth its asking price, especially if you dig the puzzles! [ Collision Effect Review is a post from 148Apps ]  Collision EffectUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Buy Now: $0.99 Our Rating: Released: 2011-03-03 :: Category: Games / Arcade :: EYE-CATCHING, ENTERTAINING EXPLOSIONSRead Our Full Review >> Apps mentioned in this post: Collision Effect |
| Five for Friday: Week of March 11, 2011 Posted: 11 Mar 2011 08:30 AM PST Raiding Company:  Raiding CompanyiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Buy Now: $0.99 Released: 2011-03-04 :: Category: Games / Arcade iStunt 2:  Smoody:   Smoody LiteiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: FREE Released: 2011-03-08 :: Category: Games / Arcade Mini Golf Scoring:  Mini Golf ScoringiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: $0.99 Released: 2011-03-03 :: Category: Sports  Mini Golf LiteiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: FREE Released: 2011-03-03 :: Category: Sports Runner's injuries: Prevention and treatment:  Runner's injuries: Prevention and treatment fro...Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Buy Now: $4.99 Released: 2011-03-09 :: Category: Sports [ Five for Friday: Week of March 11, 2011 is a post from 148Apps ] Apps mentioned in this post: iStunt 2, Mini Golf Lite, Mini Golf Scoring, Raiding Company, Runner's injuries: Prevention and treatment fro..., Smoody, Smoody Lite |
| Posted: 11 Mar 2011 08:04 AM PST  Pizarro ReviewBy Jennifer Allen on March 11th, 2011Our Rating: :: SIMPLE FUNiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Pizarro is a great arcade game that’s as simple as it is compelling.
Developer: Corrino Software Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4 Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars Long ago when I first had a PC, one of the first gaming experiences I had was with a game called JezzBall. A quiet and unassuming title, its entire focus was on the concept of containing atoms (red and white balls) within a small amount of space by blocking off the areas. You’d do this by drawing lines across the screen thus eventually wiping out 75% of the screen’s area. Pizarro follows a very similar format and is just as addictive too.
Besides the simple visuals, Pizarro offers some great music to go alongside the simple yet addictive fun. It’s bluesy in nature and reacts to each action within the game, adding a refreshing interactive element while also continuing the soothing feel to the game. Pizarro is extraordinarily simple. Its sole mode of play is this level progression method, understandably so considering I’m not sure what could be added. But it is excellent fun. Game Center Leaderboards and achievements add to this with some pretty tough yet satisfying achievements to aim for. Pizarro is a simple yet compelling formula at an ideal price. [ Pizarro Review is a post from 148Apps ]  PizarroiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Buy Now: $0.99 Our Rating: Released: 2011-03-08 :: Category: Games / Arcade :: SIMPLE FUNRead Our Full Review >> Apps mentioned in this post: Pizarro |
| The Creeps Holiday Edition Review Posted: 11 Mar 2011 07:04 AM PST  The Creeps Holiday Edition ReviewBy Bonnie Eisenman on March 11th, 2011Our Rating: :: EXCELLENT TDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Creeps! Holiday Edition is an upbeat, sugary-sweet skin on a great tower defense game. As casual or hardcore as you want it to be, The Creeps! is just waiting to steal away your free time…
Developer: Super Squawk Software Price: $1.99 Version Reviewed: 1.5.5 Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
The basic premise of The Creeps mimics that of most tower defense games. “Creeps” emerge from a portal at one end of the screen and follow a preset path, marching towards a child’s bed. If they reach said bed, they presumably give the kid nightmares, so your job is to protect him! The game arms you with a variety of weapons, from an electrifying flashlight to boomerangs to toy blasters. You build these “towers” on the map, and they swivel to attack Creeps as they march by. During the game, you earn cash by destroying Creeps or obstacles in the landscape. Cash can then be spent on new towers or upgrades to old towers. One thing I love about The Creeps! is its level designs, which add variety to each play. On some levels, for example, obstacles (in the form of giant hearts or diamonds, for example!) squat on the field, so you’ll have to destroy them before you can place towers on those spots. In one level, it was almost impossible to reach any Creeps if you left the obstacles untouched! (The Creeps! Holiday Edition has different levels than its “normal” counterpart app.) There’s a good amount of strategy involved, and you’ll have to carefully juggle building your towers to prepared for each wave of oncoming Creeps.
If you’re a Creeps! fan looking for more tower-defense goodness, the Holiday Edition is a no-brainer purchase. If you’ve yet to buy the first one, you may want to check it out, as it has more levels. Still, The Creeps! Holiday Edition is a great continuation of an excellent tower defense game, full of challenge, humor, and engaging fun. Any fan of the genre, or someone interested in diving in, should enjoy this one immensely. [ The Creeps Holiday Edition Review is a post from 148Apps ]  The Creeps! Holiday EditionUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Buy Now: $1.99 Our Rating: Released: 2011-02-09 :: Category: Games / Family :: EXCELLENT TDRead Our Full Review >> Apps mentioned in this post: The Creeps! Holiday Edition |
We’ve seen overhead view racers before. Most notably is the great 
One thing that’s sometimes very easy to forget – whether you’ve got an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad in front of you, you’ve got one of the most valuable educational tools you can possibly have. PowerVocab taps into that side of the App Store by offering you a great way of extending your vocabulary.
It turns out there’ll be more ways to play the franchise soon too. As reported by 
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At its heart, Collision Effect is an arcade action/puzzler, wherein users must guide groups of colored orbs, called Zybbles, into each other as they’re introduced on your screen, while avoiding orbs of a different color, in order to gain points, clear the screen and advance to the next stage. While this may sound easy, those daggum different-colored orbs enjoy impeding your progress, forcing players to strategize (which orb you touch for the others to merge to is crucial, as all others move to this point, clearing paths for other, different-colored orbs), using timing and coordination to successfully advance in the game, creating multiple, simultaneous explosions for bonus points.
There are also a few power-ups in the game which allow you to protect Zybbles, gain more points, explode additional Zybbles and slow time to get more/bigger combos. In addition, gameplay is divided into two modes: Action, an endurance mode which challenges players to create explosions and advance as far as they can in the game before succumbing and Puzzle, a series of pre-configured challenges which forces players to find the solution to clearing each screen of all orbs, spanning three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal and Hard.
The game’s sound effects and music are well-integrated; better, in fact, than most of its kind. From the ominous, foreboding soundtrack to the reverberating crash of each collision, this is one game you’ll want to experience with the volume up.
This time round, you’re creating circles which have to cover 80% of the screen in order to move onto the next level. Circles are created by holding your finger down on the screen, the longer you hold, the bigger the circle. Of course it’s not quite that simple as not only have you got a time limit to contend with but also enemies. These enemies much like in JezzBall before it, consist of red dots which float about randomly. If they hit the circle while you’re creating it, you have to start again. The time limit isn’t strict as while it starts at a minute long, the faster you complete levels, the more time is added on. The further you progress, the more red dots come at you and the more precisely you have to place circles. 
The original The Creeps was one of the first awesome tower defense games in the App Store; our own Kevin Stout described it as “almost perfect in my eyes” in his 
But how does this app compare to its original sibling? The Creeps! Holiday Edition appears to be a little brief, with only a handful of levels. Still, there’s enough replay value given three difficulty levels and bonus badges for things like destroying all obstacles in a level. I also like the Valentine’s Day theme; it’s whimsical and bright, and in my view an improvement from the somewhat dark, dull cartoon style of the original Creeps. The Holiday Edition may be small, but it’s very fun, and I expect it’ll receive more themed updates in the future.
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