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Scare Factor 1.0 for iOS – Scare Friends and Save Their Shock in a Photo

by editor on 17. Aug, 2010 in news

Minsk, Belarus – oofsource today is pleased to announce Scare Factor 1.0 for iOS, their entertainment app designed to scare unwary friends, capture their reaction, and post it on Twitter or Facebook. On the pretext of playing an enjoyable game of finding the small differences between two nearly identical photos, a friend holds the device and stares intently at the screen. Soothing music plays as the game gives them time to think when, suddenly, they are subjected to a bone-chilling close-up of a screaming zombie. While the app runs on all iOS devices, the photo-capture feature works only on the iPhone 4.

A well known children’s game around the world, and a feature of many publications including the mass-market People Magazine, finding small differences between two side-by-side, seemingly identical photos is fun for all ages. Some incongruities may be obvious, but often the puzzle solver must look carefully to locate the number of differences required. It is this single-minded focus and expectation that Scare Factor exploits. Just as the player reaches their level of greatest concentration, a surrealistic, screaming ghoul assaults their senses and emotions.

Feature Highlights:
* Scare Factor 1.0 + HD + Frontal Camera Snapshot for iPhone 4 app now available
* Catch the expression of horror on your friend’s face
* Optimized for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Retina displays
* Automatic frontal camera snapshot with iPhone 4
* Integrated Save Photo, Twitter and Facebook connectivity from within the app
* Colorful, highly detailed, color illustrations
* People love to be frightened – Scare Factor 1.0 is fun

The app is carefully designed to appear completely legitimate. Its non-descript screen icon reads only “SF”, and on launch the player sees three framed, color illustrations. Beneath each is the parameter of each puzzle, as they are labeled “3 Differences,” “5 Differences,” and “7 Differences.” The on-screen instructions advise “Select a Picture,” and “Find the Differences.” When the mark taps on one of the illustrations the game begins, and the picture appears next to itself, filling the screen. Thoughtful music plays in the background. If the player taps somewhere on a picture, testing a hunch, a red text message “NO” comes up underneath.

“Nothing makes people laugh like after they’ve been suddenly scared,” commented company President Denis Berekchiyan. “Scare Factor 1.0 + HD + Frontal Camera Snapshot for iPhone 4 is scary, unexpected fun.”

Language Support:
* US English, French, German and Russian

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* iOS 3.1 or later (iOS 4 tested)
* 17.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Scare Factor 1.0 + HD + Frontal Camera Snapshot for iPhone 4 is $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category. Review copies are available upon request.

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Located in Minsk, Belarus, oofsource is owned by independent iPhone developer Denis Berekchiyan. Copyright (C) 2010 oofsource. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Play Project Sanctuary and Save the World

by editor on 13. Aug, 2010 in news

Hong Kong – Salient Holdings Ltd. today announces the release of the updated version of Project Sanctuary, their iPhone third-person shooter with a top-down view. The game combines shooting actions, role-playing elements, and co-operative multiplayer adventures giving users a feeling that they have three games instead of one.

Project Sanctuary unfolds around the conflict between human and alien forces in a mutual struggle for survival and is notable for versatile replayability, gripping gameplay, and an engaging storyline. Packed with customizable skill trees, headshot kill counters, specially-commissioned gameplay music scores and unlockable “ultimate weapons” it provides users with exiting gaming experience.

Players can choose between four characters (including an unlockable character), each with their own strengths and abilities. The four characters’ experience and skills are linked, allowing the player to easily switch between characters to capitalize on their unique traits as certain levels may call for faster movement speed while other levels may require more firepower.

The game features more than 20 levels of intense action juiced up with 182 pages of comic scenes and 13 original soundtracks tailor-made for each of the different maps within the game. Four game modes (single player and multi-player modes, Endurance and Arena) with three difficulty settings to choose from (Normal, Hard & Nightmare) make Project Sanctuary appealing for users with various play experience.

With the updated version users will get:
* iOS 4 support
* Newly adjusted critical hit damages for all guns
* 150% more money in Normal Mode, 300% in Hard Mode, 450% in Nightmare Mode
* Improved and enhanced alien unit animation graphics
* Better and more realistic weapon sound effects

“This is Salient’s first debut as a game app publisher and our team spent 2 years developing Project Sanctuary. We hope that users will appreciate the time and effort we put into making this game as well-rounded and entertaining as possible.” – said Managing Director of Salient Holdings Ltd. , Alwin J. Wong.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later
* 167 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Project Sanctuary 1.1 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

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Salient Holdings Ltd., is a Hong Kong based company that is currently engaged in the production, development and publication of mobile and video games. This company was incorporated in March 2009 setting a goal to develop creative and entertaining video games. The Salient team is currently working on more projects for the iPhone platform relying on their motto of creating more by gamers and for gamers. Copyright (c) 2010 Salient Holdings Limited. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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My Virtual Girlfriend Released – Updated And On Sale This Weekend

by editor on 07. Aug, 2010 in news

Las Vegas, Nevada – WET Productions(TM) today announced that My Virtual Girlfriend(TM), the humorous virtual dating app for the iPhone and iPod touch, has been updated with a host of new features, including support for iOS4, additional levels, a progressive rewards system, and much more. My Virtual Girlfriend, version 1.1.0, is now live on the iTunes App Store and on sale for a limited time for only $.99.

My Virtual Girlfriend is a humorous, highly entertaining app that offers a variety of virtual girls for players to spend their spare time with. My Virtual Girlfriend features hundreds of ladies, each with her own unique personality, and ready to receive or rebuff the player’s advances. All the girls are rendered in full 3D and are completely interactive via talk, gestures, gifts, actions…even touch!

Version 1.1.0 of My Virtual Girlfriend updates the app to support the iOS4 operating system. In addition, the level cap for each virtual girlfriend has been extended to 20, and a new progressive rewards system has been added that allows players to unlock new activities with each level. Also, the virtual currency system has been refined, game balance has been enhanced, and the virtual girlfriend AI and graphics have been improved.

“We designed My Virtual Girlfriend to be a comical commentary on the dating scene in the digital age,” said Michael Amerson, president of WET Productions. “Though the app definitely pokes fun at the lengths men will go to impress a woman, the game is still highly entertaining and offers an incredible amount of content that players can enjoy, even if they only have a few minutes to spare away from their real relationships. Best of all, it’s clean, witty gameplay that players don’t have to be embarrassed to play.”

Key Features of My Virtual Girlfriend:
* An entertaining look at the dating scene that offers clean fun, but with enough mature humor to keep players coming back for more
* Progress through 20 levels with each virtual girlfriend, with the ultimate goal of falling in love
* Hours of entertainment that can be enjoyed for minutes or hours at a time
* Hundreds of girls rendered in full 3D, each with her own personality and outfits – even lingerie
* Clever and witty dialogue that changes based on the girlfriend’s personality, mood and history with the player
* Players can interact with their virtual girlfriends via talk, gestures, gifts, actions and touch
* Multiple 3D locations that players can explore by zooming and rotating the camera

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later (iOS 4.0 Tested)
* 32.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
My Virtual Girlfriend 1.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

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WET Productions was co-founded in 2009, in part by video game industry veteran, Michael Amerson. Amerson is credited on multiple projects, including Command & Conquer: Renegade, Star Wars: Empire at War and Call of Duty: World at War. My Virtual Girlfriend is WET Productions’ first title for the iPhone and iPod touch. WET Productions and My Virtual Girlfriend are trademarks or registered trademarks of WET Productions, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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WordMesh HD 1.0 Released for iPad – A Fresh New Word Game

by editor on 07. Aug, 2010 in news

London, United Kingdom – Nordersoft today is pleased to announce the release of WordMesh HD 1.0 for iPad devices. WordMesh is beautifully rendered in 3D and players simply flick the letters up or down in space to solve the WordMesh, which sounds easy but even with the letters in the right order it’s harder than one would think.

“A unique word game that WILL steal your time – guaranteed! Between the fun interface, the challenging game play, and the way in which the game scores, I’m finding it very difficult to quit playing this game! ” – IPHONE LIFE

“All in all this game is a lot of fun, and quite addicting! If you’re a big fan of word games like I am I think that you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the unique feel that this game has. It’s not every day that you find a game like that.” – APPSHOUTER

Players work against the clock solving each puzzle in the given number of moves. They must stay focussed to solve the puzzles, whereupon each solution earns them points and time to continue playing. Each level has a target score, which when reached turns the difficulty up a notch. At the end of each level there is a special ‘Sideways Shuffle’ puzzle where some of the letters are swapped sideways – solving this earns the player double points.

The progressive hints system ensures that players will never get stuck but over-reliance on hints will use up their precious time. Taking too many moves to solve a puzzle will even make the words explode!

Progress through each game is logged and the player can review how well they’re doing at any point. They can also review their words to find out the meanings of any they weren’t familiar with. This is a feature that is especially useful for youngsters, who have a huge appetite for learning new words.

Four difficulty levels offer gameplay for all ages and skill levels and there is a separate scoreboard for each level, plus a combined scoreboard that everyone can compare scores on regardless of their difficulty level.

Game Features:
* Original puzzle format – easy to learn, hard to master
* Integral high score tables
* Great looking 3D rendered graphics
* Large dictionary with definitions
* Progressive hints system
* Four levels of difficulty to suit all abilities and ages
* Any time quit-and-resume
* Punchy audio effects with integral volume control
* Listen to iPod music while playing

Device Requirements:
* iPad Compatible
* Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
* 10.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
WordMesh HD 1.0 is free to download, with a full unlock within app for $1.99 USD (£1.19, 1.59 Euro) and is available now on the App Store in the Games category.

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Located in the UK, Nordersoft was created in 2008 as the publishing identity for the puzzle-logic game Kusari. Nordersoft’s goal is to create original, quality apps for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Copyright (C) 2008-2010 Nordersoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Conquer the world one city at a time with iConquer 4

by editor on 03. Aug, 2010 in news

Washington, DC – KavaSoft today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of iConquer 4, the original game of world conquest for the Mac. The all-new iConquer 4 features high-definition maps of cities like New York, London and Paris, new AI computer adversaries, full screen mode, play-by-play game messages, heads-up display windows, and more.

From Brooklyn to Manhattan, Piccadilly to Westminster, and the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame, iConquer 4 lets you conquer world-class cities one neighborhood at a time. Crafted from over 50 megapixels of satellite imagery, maps feature exquisite detail and neighborhood borders with block-by-block precision.

You can now play iConquer in full-screen mode. High-definition maps fill up the largest Cinema Displays. Transparent heads-up display windows can display armies, cards, statstics, continents and messages without obscuring the game map.

iConquer 4 features new computer player personalities with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. The Axis of Evil players conspire to eliminate one enemy at a time. Hermit players fight for each continent, while xenophobic Homeland players defend their one homeland against outside invasion at all cost. The Phalanx player ravages the map with one roving band of mayhem, and the Librarian conquers the world one country at a time… alphabetically!

The new messages window gives you a play-by-play account of all the action in the game. As players fight for control of the map, the messages window reports every victory and defeat, when players are eliminated and when they conquer the world. iConquer also features network game play. Up to six people play against each other over the internet, and Bonjour networking makes connecting to other players on your local network easy.

Pricing and Availability:
iConquer costs $35 (USD), and comes with a free 10-game trial. iConquer is available in English, German, French, Japanese, Italian and Dutch.

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Founded in 2002, KavaSoft is the creator of numerous digital lifestyle applications for Mac OS X, including Shoebox, KavaTunes, KavaMovies, iConquer, HyperImage, Curator and KavaServices. Copyright (C) 2002-2010 KavaSoft. All Rights Reserved.

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Frog Feast 1.0 for iPad – Fun Game, Special Price and Features

by editor on 26. Jul, 2010 in news

Costa Mesa, CA – Announcing ConglomerApps LLC, the developer of Frog Feast, has launched a new product for iPad users. Freddy is the frog and the feasting begins when players flick Freddy’s unique tongue to catch various types of good bugs, while avoiding hazardous insects that rob players of their points. Users can play alone or select the two player mode to challenge a friend. To celebrate the launch of Frog Feast for iPad, ConglomerApps is offering the app at a special price of only ninety-nine cents for a limited time.

Frog Feast is a fun game app for the iPad, in which players use the application’s unique tongue flicking motion to feed Freddy Frog. Players get plenty of challenge in the timed games, as they catch the good bugs and raise their score. Naturally, if a player grabs the wrong kind of insect, points are deducted and a score can drop rapidly.

There are multiple levels in Frog Feast but players must pass a challenge before advancing from one level to the next. Users can choose to play solo or go head to head with a friend by selecting the two player mode. When two people play Frog Feast, the one who can rack up the most points in a timed game takes the win and will find their name in the high scores section.

These are some of the features offered in Frog Feast:
* Dedicated iPad app
* Tons of addictive fun
* Unique tongue flicking action for racking up points
* Plenty of challenge in every level
* Play solo in Campaign mode or go head to head in 2 player mode
* View high scores
* Built-in help section
* For a limited time, Frog Feast is only 99 cents

To celebrate the Frog Feast launch on iPad, ConglomerApps is offering the application at a special price of only ninety-nine cents, for a limited time.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
* 11.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Frog Feast 1.0 is only $0.99 (USD) for a limited time and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

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ConglomerApps consists of some of the most talented coders in the world. Together, this conglomeration of developers is ready to change the App world, creating useful applications that add value to users’ lives. Copyright (C) 2010 Mobile-App-Marketing-Makeover & Edward Turner. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Gravity Runner – iPhone Game Announced

by editor on 22. Jul, 2010 in news

Derby, UK – Gravity Runner will soon be released for the iPhone and iPod touch devices. We Are Colin provides the same addictive experience you will expect from the popular ‘Running Game’ genre but delivers a more feature rich experience without detracting from the simplicity of the formula that makes the game fun.

The player takes the role of ‘Colin’ as he automatically runs through levels fraught with fiendish obstacles and traps, in order to reach the end of the level in the fastest time possible. The twist in this game comes with Colin’s ability to change the direction of gravity, this allows for some interesting challenges that mean the player must think and react quickly to reach the goal at the end. There are also various pickups along the way to aid the player.

Gravity Runner has been designed to be very easy to learn and play, using a simple and responsive one touch control system. The player taps anywhere on the screen once to jump, and taps again while the player is in mid air to flip gravity. Don’t let the simplicity of the game fool you though, there’s something here to challenge the most seasoned hardcore gamers. The game is OpenFeint enabled, which allows OpenFeint users to compete against other users from around the world and gain OpenFeint achievements for reaching milestones in the game.

Feature Highlights:
* Easy to learn, a lifetime to master
* Fiendish traps and difficult obstacles
* 25 widely varying levels + 4 secret levels
* An Endless mode to challenge even the most veteran of players
* A variety of pickups
* OpenFeint Enabled
* Submit your score worldwide and compete to become the best
* Post scores over facebook and twitter and challenge your friends
* A collection of achievements up for grabs
* Choose to listen to your own music while racing through the levels

Device Requirements:
* iPhone or iPod touch
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later

Pricing and Availability:
Gravity Runner will be priced at only $0.99 (USD) and will be available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Action and Arcade categories. Coming August 2010.

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Located in Derby, UK, We Are Colin Ltd was founded in 2009 by John Sear. We Are Colin is a small independent games company which makes games for the Apple iPhone’s App Store and Microsoft’s Xbox Live Indie Channel, aiming to create unique and innovative games. All Material and Software (C) 2009-2010 We Are Colin Ltd / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Match Phrase 2.0 Brings iPhone Users Two Addictive Games In One

by editor on 22. Jul, 2010 in news

Minneapolis, MN – Announcing that Warp The Form, the developer of Match Phrase, has released their latest update for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users. Match Phrase 2.0 takes two of the world’s most popular games and combines them together in this cutting-edge puzzle that blends the fast-paced movement of a Match 3 game with the strategy and brain workout of a word puzzle in this one of a kind, do-it-all mega app. Match Phrase’s user friendly controls and wide range of game topics are sure to keep players attention as they conquer these puzzles.

The goal of Match Phrase 2.0 is to match at least 3 like symbols in a row. The user must tap their finger on the screen over the token they need to exchange in order to make a chain of 3 identical items. Tokens are on top of either silver or gold tiles; and when a match is made, one level of the tiles is destroyed; showing what remains on the lower levels. Symbols that are over gold tiles need to have a match made just once to destroy the tile; and a letter may be hidden beneath. However, symbols that are located on silver tiles require 2 matches to be made on them before getting destroyed and possibly revealing a letter to the user. Letters for the accompanying word game portion are scattered randomly throughout the board, and change with each round.

There are also silver tiles that have a lock and chain across them. These locks mean that the tokens on these tiles cannot be moved. In order to unlock these tiles, the players must make the locked token part of a matched set by moving identical tokens in line with it. It’s not as easy as it sounds! If no match is made, then the tile stays locked.

If no matches are made, then the board will refill with a new batch of tokens. The user can also match up tiles with “$” signs on them. This allows them to earn virtual money to buy vowels for $150 and to erase strikes for $750. When letters are finally revealed, they will turn green and are then placed at the bottom of the screen in the alphabet area. Once the player feels they can solve the puzzle, they click to expand the letter screen at the top; and will then use the green letters from the alphabet area at the bottom to solve the puzzle. For every guess that is incorrectly made, the player receives one strike against them. Once the player has accumulated 5 strikes, the game is over, and they must begin again.

Some of the awesome features of Match Phrase 2.0 include:
* 35 different boards
* 5 new challenging levels (40 in all!)
* 40 new puzzles (Over 600 possible puzzles in all!)
* New sounds
* New screens
* New effects
* New screen re-shuffle

The creators of Match Phrase 2.0 have given its players an additional challenging element while attempting to weave their way through these puzzles as well. There is a timer counting down throughout the game as well. This timer is located in the right hand side bar, as well as on the letter select screen for close monitoring by the players.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* 18.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Match Phrase 2.0 is only $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

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Based in Minneapolis, MN, Warp The Form is an independent developer and publisher of mobile, PC and Mac titles. Founded by industry veterans, Warp The Form produces entertaining and cost effective software titles of all genres. Copyright (C) 2010 Mobile-App-Marketing-Makeover & Edward Turner. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Air Soccer 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch Released

by editor on 20. Jul, 2010 in news

Sao Paulo, Brazil – Pedala Games, a brazilian start-up, today is proud to announce the release of Air Soccer 1.0, for iPhone and iPod touch devices. Air Soccer is a mix of the excitement of soccer with the fun and ease of the famous “Air Hockey” game, with realistic graphics and sounds. You can play with the 32 FIFA 2010 World Cup(TM) teams, including USA, Brazil and the world champion Spain. The graphics and sounds are designed to make the player feel in a real soccer stadium.

In the one-player mode, the artificial intelligence designed specifically for the game makes each of the opponent teams have their own game difficulty, according to the behavior in the real world. There is also a way two-player mode, which allows the user to play against a friend using only an iPhone or iPod touch. But the main feature is the sounds, identical to a real soccer match. The crowd interacts with each move, play the vuvuvelas and explodes with every goal scored.

Here’s a sum of the game characteristics:
* Fun and easy gameplay
* Play with FIFA 2010 World Cup(TM) teams
* Opponents artificial intelligence (1-player mode)
* Realistic soccer stadium sounds
* 2-player mode

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later (iOS 4.0 Tested)
* 6.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Air Soccer 1.0 is $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. In Europe and Asia, the game is called Air Football and is available in the App Stores of each country in these regions.

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Pedala Games is a start-up company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Following the worldwide mobile boom, they started in january 2010 to create games for iPhone and Android platforms. Copyright (C) 2010 Pedala Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Sarsoft released a free game – Paddle Pong for iPhone

by editor on 15. Jul, 2010 in news

Prague, Czech Republic – Sarsoft proudly released their free iPhone game Paddle Pong today. Paddle Pong is a two player paddle & ball game with realistic game physics and in-game bonuses that make game really enjoyable and fun. An iPad version, Paddle Pong HD, is also available.

Paddle Pong is an “old school” game, using principles, which have been known for decades. With cool graphics and a realistic physics engine, it makes the old game innovative and fun to play. Each player is controlling their paddle and tries to hit the ball and fire it into their opponent’s part of the game field. Thanks to the realistic physics engine, players can change the ball direction by hitting the ball with the fast-moving paddle.

To make the game more strategic and fun, from time to time each player can grab bonuses and use them as they wish. Bonuses which shorten your opponent’s paddle, change the ball’s direction, accelerate the speed of the ball and even one to enlarge your own paddle are available. It is up to the player, when he will use each bonus.

“We know, that games with paddle and ball are nothing new”, said Jindrich Sarson, director of Sarsoft. “But we found most of current implementations boring and not very fun. That is why Paddle Pong was born.”

Paddle Pong was developed for the iPhone and the iPod, but Sarsoft has also created Paddle Pong HD for the iPad. However, it is not just a scaled up copy of the iPhone version. Paddle Pong HD adds another innovative addition. This new feature allows the player to rotate the paddle so that they can precisely control where the ball will fly into their opponents part of field. “As in real tennis, you control the racquet, ball is not flying to opponent in predictable direction. Similarly in Paddle Pong HD, you can play strategically and surprise your opponent in every ball exchange.”

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch (Paddle Pong) and iPad (Paddle Pong HD)
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later (iOS 4.0 Tested)

Pricing and Availability:
Paddle Pong 1.02 is free, and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Paddle Pong HD 1.3 is $1.99 (USD) only and available through the App Store as well. Review copies of Paddle Pong HD are available upon request.

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Located in Prague, Czech Republic, Sarsoft is a software development company specializing in applications for mobile operating systems, including Apple iPhone, Google Android and Windows Mobile. The company was founded in 2009 by Jindrich and Jan Sarson, and markets 6 innovative products, so far. Copyright (C) 2010 Sarsoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPhoto are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries. Android is trademarks of Google, Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft, Inc.

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KosmicMathHD for the Apple iPad is now available in the iTunes App Store

by editor on 14. Jul, 2010 in news

Redmond, Washington – SlothMedia, LLC today is pleased to announce KosmicMathHD Family 1.0 for iPad. Available in the Apple iTunes App Store, KosmicMathHD is fully compatible with all versions of KosmicMath for the iPhone. Game play and player statistics can be replicated and shared across multiple devices. Legacy iPhone users of KosmicMath are able to seamlessly move their game play onto their new iPad version and continue play with any device that is running any version of the KosmicMath product family.

KosmicMathHD captivates children to master their math tables. KosmicMath offers a practice mode (space mission) and a drill mode (pop quiz). In mission mode, players are urged to demonstrate mastery over basic mathematical operations as they travel through the solar system collecting alien trophies and visiting NASA web sites.

In Drill mode, players are given a pop quiz which is individually scored, emailed and archived along with the problem set, player answers and statistics about the players responses. Data from mission mode and drill mode is saved for each player, synchronized to other iPhone, iPod-Touch or iPad devices and archived into the KosmicMath WEB portal for parent and teacher analysis of player performance. No other kids mathematical game comes close to the features of KosmicMath and KosmicMathHD simply expands the product line onto the Apple iPad.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 59.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
KosmicMathHD Family 1.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

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Located in Redmond, Washington, SlothMedia, LLC was established by Jerry Ketterling with the aim to bring excellence to iPhone, iPod and iPad educational software. The company currently offers Family, School and Lite versions on the iTunes AppStore with others in the works. Slothmedia and KosmicMath are definitely on the watch list. Copyright (C) 2010 SlothMedia, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Balloon Heaven Game for iOS – Floating Amidst Rainbows and Angels

by editor on 14. Jul, 2010 in news

Sunnyvale, California – Playees today is pleased to introduce Balloon Heaven, their ethereal balloon flying game for iOS. The object of the game is to carefully inflate a colored balloon to its full size and then guide it through the matching color ring in the sky. Gameplay ramps up slowly, preparing the player for higher levels where the tempo, number of balloons, evil clouds, and devil balloons all add difficulty. The game is played in Balloon Heaven, amidst sunbeams, angels, rainbows, and floating balloons.

Balloon Heaven is a competitive game with points, ranks, levels of play, and a game timer slowly running out. But where many games employ these elements in the interest of destruction, battle, and death, this game deals only in beautiful, colored balloons gently rising into the sky. Only the balloons themselves are rich, deep colors. Everything else is rendered in soothing pastel shades and duotone patterns. Players are graded on their performance after each round, but even if he scores zero, the lowest grade possible is a “D”. To ensure a fully enjoyable experience, the player may only unlock the first level of the game after successfully completing a patient, step-by-step, interactive tutorial.

Played in landscape mode, the first level opens with a gracious 180 degree duotone sunburst in the background, a circular gradient sun moving from left to right, and billowy white clouds filling the screen. In the lower right, a winged angel watches seated atop a harp and horn adorned with hearts. To the extreme right is the rainbow meter which measures the player’s progress. In the lower left is the blue, opalescent button that starts the flow of air into a balloon. The balloon continues inflating until the player removes his finger from the button. Too little air a runt balloon, too much and it pops. Just the right amount produces a crown balloon, fully realized and ready to score points floating heavenward.

Feature Highlights:
* Multi-tasking game guiding balloons skyward
* Angel, rainbows, colored balloons, and a giant animated sun
* Three different playing levels, grades, and top scores
* Inflate a colored balloon and guide it up through a colored ring
* Watch out for devil balloons and evil clouds
* Violence-free amusement and entertainment
* Become a Balloon Heaven Champion

Of course some problems do arise, eventually. Once inflated, it may reveal itself as a black devil balloon, prepared to create havoc if not neutralized by a double tap. Dark evil clouds may obscure the colored rings each balloon is destined to reach, and also must be removed by the player or higher intervention of an angel balloon. As gameplay continues balloons inflate faster, there are more different colors to be guided to their corresponding color rings, and dark forces increasingly intrude. Creative music and sound effects add a convincing dimension. And unlike some games in the App Store, this one loses none of its resolution when scaled up in 2x, full-screen mode on the iPad.

“We believe that a game based on positive, healthy values can be fun to play and serve to help balance the negativity present in so many games,” stated CEO Ken-Yu Chou. “Balloon Heaven is our contribution to those kids and parents who are open to a different kind of game, a different kind of culture.”

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
* iOS 3.0 or later
* 15.9 MB

Pricing and Availability-
Balloon Heaven is free, and available now at no charge exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available upon request.

Balloon Heaven 1.0.50
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Located in Sunnyvale, California, Playees, Inc. is a recent startup owned by Ken-Yu Chou and Michelle Hwang. Balloon Heaven 1.0.50 is their first game in the App Store, and exemplifies their goal of creating games which have a positive impact on society. They are not aiming at educational games for kids, but rather casual games free of nudity, gore, and violence. Copyright (C) 2010 Playees, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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