It seems the iDevice has successfully proved as being a more than viable platform for adventure games. Though there were virtually none at the App Store not more than half a year ago, more and more really solid titles are beginning to make their way to the “Jesus” phone! Following the footsteps of Tetraedge Studios, Coladia, a relatively new studio, have undertaken the porting of quite recent PC adventure games to the iPhone. And today we’ll be reviewing their first project, the episodic adventure Secret of the Lost Cavern.
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Been on the look out for an excellent app that will keep all your sensitive data safe from prying eyes, and one that won’t break the bank either? Look no further then as Agile Web Solutions’ 1Password application is now FREE (limited time offer). Mac users will likely be familiar with this immensely popular OSX utility that manages and safely stores your online passwords and personal data.
1Password will securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There’s no need to remember the username, password, or even the website address. With the ability to save and sync text notes, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information, everyone from Macworld to Apple itself loves 1Password!
Previously at $7.99, this Pro version of 1Password for the iPhone/iPod Touch will certainly come in handy, especially if you’re tired of manually entering username/passwords into mobile safari’s webpages. Needless to say, this is a superb deal that shouldn’t be missed.
Agile Web Solutions, 1Password Pro, FREE, 1.5 MB
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ALO, a name highly respected for the manufacturing of hi-end audio interconnects and iPod line-out cables has firmly stepped into the world of analogue headphone amplifiers. Already, they have partnered with Red Wine Audio to produce the high-end solid state battery-powered Amphora headphone amp, and now, partnered with GR9 Technologies, are introducing the Rx, which in their own words, is your ‘prescription for sound’. I say, ‘touché’.
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Well, it’s a fine day for all you iPhone gaming addicts. Gameloft, one of the largest publishers on the iDevice platform, has recently struck a deal with Capcom, the company which has shaped a large portion of the console gaming market. The new partnership is set to bring some of the greatest titles in the history of gaming to the “Jesus” phone!
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After its initial rejection, the lite version released and then pulled, and a good six months wait, IUGO’s A.D.D. (Addictive Dumb Distractions), has finally been released. IUGO’s catalogue contains many successful titles such as Cliffed and Implode! to which A.D.D. has been added. Addictive Dumb Distractions features 70+ fastpaced minigames, similar to that of Warioware which can be played in three modes: Quickplay, Practice, and Hardcore. There is also an online leaderboard to fuel friendly competition.
IUGO, A.D.D. – Addictive Dumb Distractions, 2.99$, 19.0 MB
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Sometimes I get tired of running through tap-dancing routines with my fingers in all those “Jesus” phone games. In those moments, I strive for the simple life, where one huge button does everything. That’s my idea of a perfect interface! Well, Digital Play have got the answer: StrawNinja : Just Run, the one-touch-does-all game!
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Ladies (and gents), ever found yourself locked up in the stall of a public washroom and reluctant to let loose while strangers (or friends) could hear just about every embarrassing detail? Now thanks to Appetizer Mobile, women (and men who don’t mind turning their iDevices into a virtual make up kit) can finally enjoy the comforts of a foreign and hostile loo without the need of holding anything back.
Cover Up gives women the discretion they need when nature calls. With five different noises to choose from, Cover Up can help save face in those potentially awkward situations in the office place bathroom, public restroom or at the new boyfriend’s house.
With Cover Up, girls can play running water or hair dryer noise on their iPhone or iPod touch to cover up those embarrassing sounds and save themselves from any inevitable uncomfortable conversations.
Designed to emulate your typical makeup case, the brushes control the volume while the colored areas will turn your iDevice into a restroom sound box. How effective is Cover Up you ask? Well, pray you have your volume cranked up and Taco Bell wasn’t your last meal. Appetizer Mobile’s promo video (dramatization with beautiful babes) after the gap!
Appetizer Mobile LLC, Cover-Up, $0.99, 1.7 MB
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Groovin’ Blocks is another mash-up of genres, this time a mix of puzzle and rhythm music games like Rock Band and Guitar Rock Tour. And it’s a successful merger – producing a game that’s got a unique visual and audio style. If that sounds like it might appeal to you, click on through to get my thoughts.
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Pack your bags, sell your children (if you have any), Black Friday is nearly upon us!
November 27’s festivities will culminate in the trampling death of at least one unwary American shopper at the hands of bloodthirsty doorbuster shoppers. As the season of good cheer approaches, the season of robbing/theft/murder will parade the streets along with the mob of angry, drooling 4 AM cut-throat bargain shoppers.
To get ahead in the game, Ecatcher, Inc. has released a helpful app known as TGI Black Friday which will help you find the best deals from the biggest boxes such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Sears, and tons more. The UI is simple, elegant, and makes the job of finding those deals possible.
So, if you’re like me, start planning now, and write your will just to be safe.
Good luck and may the force be with you.
Ecatcher, Inc., TGI Friday, FREE, 0.9 MB
When I reviewed Palm Heroes in August, it was one of the best games on the iPhone and things haven’t changed since. Nevertheless, the developers continue updating it with better and better controls, graphics, new maps and much much more in the works. Following the 1.1 update that brought into life a completely rebuilt interface, the Palm Heroes team are working to hard to get version 1.2 to the App Store in the next couple of weeks. The list of updates shows the enormous amount of work they are continuing to put into the game:
- better response to fingers. “quick tapping lag” solved!
- manual zoom on “pinch in”
- autoscroll in autozoom can be turned off now
- Czech language support
- minimap is scrollable now
- new “hero” button when infobar is open
- buttons “switch hero” and “menu” exchanged places for more convenient control
- better description of controls in the help section
- more maps to play
And today, Eugene and Andrei of the Palm Heroes Team have agreed to join me and talk about their experience of developing such a complex product for the iPhone, as well as to share some thoughts on the future of both their products and the iPhone in general. My questions are still in bold.
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