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Balance the Ball Is a Challenge, but Totally Worth a Try

May 11, 2017 by RSS Feed

 

Balance the Ball is an exciting and challenging combination of skill and patience.

Developed by Joseph Burton, this free iPhone game is tough to put down.

You’ll need to survive three stages without falling off the ledge or hitting various obstacles.

Naturally it sounds easy, but it’s not!

Overall, this is definitely a game you can play over and over again.

Not only is it challenging, but it’s fun to compete against yourself or your friends for the best high score.

Balance the Ball requires iOS 8.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Fight as Your Favorite DC Heroes and Villains in Injustice 2

May 10, 2017 by RSS Feed

Injustice 2 (Free) by Warner Bros. is the mobile version of the upcoming sequel to the original Injustice: Gods Among Us that came out in 2013. If you enjoy fighting games and love the DC Universe, then Injustice 2 is a must, especially if you’re waiting for the console version for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

With all of the comic book and superhero movies that have been hitting theaters each summer for the past several years now, the hype and love for comics seems to be a love or hate thing with most people these days. Honestly, I have always loved superhero themed things since I was a kid, though I don’t read comics too much because there’s so many storylines and universes nowadays for me to follow, and I’ve long preferred Marvel over DC. However, since my boyfriend is a much bigger DC fan than Marvel, I’ve been watching more DC animated movies and listening to various explanations of the Justice League and have started taking more of a liking towards the DC universe as of late. So when I saw Injustice 2 arrived on mobile a bit early, I had to check it out and give it a spin myself, especially since fighting games are also a great way for me to take out some frustrations. No matter if you’re a veteran DC fan or newbie to Injustice, this one definitely does not disappoint.

Visually, Injustice 2 packs in some gorgeous console-quality graphics that look stunning on Retina screens. While it may not be the same as looking at the game on a 4K television with a PlayStation 4 Pro, it’s still fairly impressive considering that this is a game that runs on a device you carry in your pocket. The animated cutscenes look and feel like movies, and are entertaining to watch even if you normally skip that stuff. During actual gameplay, all of the character models of your favorite DC heroes and villains are insanely detailed and have realistic movements that don’t feel out of place. Lighting effects are done well, and the dark, gritty color palette sets the tone perfectly. I also love how the style that each character’s portrait is drawn in, because they all look unique and pack in fine details and vibrant colors. Animations in Injustice 2 are smooth and fluid with no lag issues on my iPhone 7. Be warned — the game requires a device that can run iOS 10 and higher along with at least 1GB of RAM, so you will need a newer iPhone or iPad that’s capable of that to play the game. The soundtrack is ambient and just what you’d expect from a fighting game with popular DC characters, and the sound effects are nicely done. To top it off, there is also some voice acting that only adds to the game’s authenticity.

While Injustice 2 is a fighting game at the core, there are several different modes available that players can go through. At the moment, there is the single-player Campaign and Story Modes, Arena for online PvP, Challenges, Resource Missions, and Operations. A League mode is coming in the future. Right now, I’ve only done the Campaign and Story so far, along with Operations, because the rest are locked.

Campaign has players going through a series of battles before facing off against a boss fight, and then moving on to the next round of fights. Boss matches can be replayed at any time, which is good for grinding for experience points for each of your teammates. For each successful fight, you earn experience and even a handful of loot, which can be hero shards (needed to obtain characters), character gear, gold coins, or gems. But be careful — each battle takes up some energy, which you only have so much of (this is a freemium game, after all).

The Story mode will reveal the story behind Injustice 2 in a series of mini episodes, and each one contains a fight or two at some point throughout the scenes. You’ll have to win these pre-determined fights in order to progress through the story, which I have found to be pretty immersive and interesting. Fortunately, they don’t take up energy to play, but you also can’t change your team.

Operations is basically where you send available characters off to do “missions” on their own, which take a certain amount of real time to complete. You get various items and rewards for finishing these, but if you’re impatient, you can use gems to speed up the process.

When you begin playing Injustice 2, you’ll only have access to Batman and Harley Quinn after she gets you through the tutorial process. After that, you’ll have to unlock characters by collecting the required amount of hero shards, or even getting them by luck through chests. The game has a free basic chest that you can open every couple of hours, but if you want more than that, you’ll have to drop some dough for enough coins and gems to do so.

Controls in Injustice 2 are simple enough, and nicely designed for the touch screen. To perform a basic attack, just tap on the screen. Swiping to the right allows you to perform a rush attack, which involves the character lunging forward with a barrage of attacks. A swipe to the left lets you evade, but if you tap immediately after that swipe, you can do a ranged or projectile attack, depending on the character you’re currently controlling. Swiping up lets you do a jump attack, while a downward swipe does a crouch attack. There are buttons in the bottom right corner that let you use a character’s special moves as long as the gauge is charged, and a button in the bottom left lets you block and take less damage from attacks. Your team for each battle can be up to three characters, and all you have to do in battle is tap on their portrait to switch to them.

Doing enough attacks and blocks charges up the Super Move meter, which appears in the bottom center of the screen when it’s full. Tapping on this when it’s ready allows the currently active character on your team perform their Super Move, which is a dazzling cinematic display of sheer awesomeness and does a hefty amount of damage to the current enemy, if not KO’ing them. In order to be good at Injustice, you’ll need to read the opponent’s moves often and learn when is the best moment to attack, defend, and switch teammates, because otherwise you’ll be eaten alive.

I mentioned earlier that you can get character-specific gear as loot rewards from battles. These raise a character’s stats and modify their abilities, and improve their threat level, which means a higher overall threat level for the team. Before each fight, you can see your total threat level as well as the enemy team’s numbers, so it gives a good idea of how easy or difficult it is going to be.

I’ve only just started playing Injustice 2, and honestly it’s my first one, but so far I’m loving the experience. The graphics are fantastic for a mobile version of a console game, the roster is expansive, the fights are challenging but fun at the same time, and the controls work well for what it’s worth. I do wish that it wasn’t such a pain to get hero shards to get more characters, because of course the good ones are always super expensive and costly, and I could do without the energy system, but hey, I suppose that’s a good reason for me to pick up the PlayStation 4 version eventually.

I recommend checking out Injustice 2 if you’re a fan of the original game, love DC, or just want a fun fighting game. You can find Injustice 2 on the App Store as a universal download on the iPhone and iPad for free with in-app purchases. The console version of Injustice 2 will be available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for $59.99.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 05/10/2017

May 10, 2017 by RSS Feed

Shape Game & Colors App Preschool Games for Kids , Dark Forest Interactive Horror ShortStory GameBook , Little Kitten - My Favorite Cat and more

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Shape Game & Colors App Preschool Games for Kids ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC Various amounts of cards will appear on the screen face down. Your child can tap on them to reveal what’s on the flip side. They must then find all of the matching pairs of shapes and colors to complete each game. When tapped on, your child is able to hear the object or color pronounced. The app also includes a Show Me mode where the cards are all face up, making it easier to play.

Dark Forest Interactive Horror ShortStory GameBook ( $0.99 → Free ) Jorge Caballero Louis Versatti is a young heir uninterested in the path chosen for him, so he decides to search for a new life. The only thing standing in his way is a Dark forest full of mystery and supernatural powers. As you make your way through the story, you’ll get to change the outcome through decisions big and small.

Little Kitten - My Favorite Cat ( $1.99 → Free ) Fox and Sheep GmbH Little Kitten will become your child’s best friend. They’re able to participate in six mini-games that offer a wide variety of interactions and educational elements. After each mini-game your child will receive cat food snacks, which they can feed to their Little Kitten.

Memory Quest: Dungeon Adventure ( $0.99 → Free ) Jonathan Levis Memory Quest: Dungeon Adventure is simple enough for kids to pick up and play while having a layer of complexity for an older audience as well. The idea is to turn over tiles with a tap and match them with their associated objects to unlock treasures, open doors, mine for gems, and defeat enemies. For example, a tile with a sword will match with a cyclops and a tile with a pickaxe will match with gems. Experience points allow you to level up your character, and the gems allow you to purchase helpful items.

Drop The Chicken 2 ( $0.99 → Free ) Jesse Kuronen Chuck has been captured by an evil monkey ring master. To escape from the circus, you must help Chuck perform pool diving tricks while catching bugs along the way. While Chuck is on his platform, you’re required to move a wide variety of objects to ensure he safely lands in the pool. When you believe you have everything just right, flip the switch and see how he performs. The game includes 100 puzzles, five bonus levels, and in-game helping hands.

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Apple acquires Apple Watch & iOS sleep tracking company Beddit

May 09, 2017 by macjeff

** This is a breaking story and more articles on it will follow as more info comes in. Apple has acquired popular iOS sleep tracking platform and hardware maker Beddit. While specific details of the acquisition are unclear at this point, Beddit has updated the privacy policy on its website to announce the acquisition and note of a privacy policy change… Furthermore, the Beddit iOS app was updated today to reflect that change in personal data collection policy that comes as part of the Apple acquisition. Beddit has been acquired by Apple. Your personal data will be collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Apple Privacy Policy. To go alongside its popular iOS and Apple Watch app, Beddit also sells sleep tracking hardware. For instance, the company sells its Beddit 3 Sleep Monitor, which is placed underneath a bed sheet for more accurate sleep tracking. The product is sold via Apple’s online store. Sleep tracking has been one of the most sought after features for the Apple Watch and Apple’s acquisition of Beddit shows that the company is actively looking into the area. Since the release of Apple Watch, users have turned to third-party platforms such as Beddit to track their sleep, but a first-party tool is long overdue. With watchOS 4 likely to be unveiled later this year, it’s possible that sleep tracking in some form might be included. Given how Beddit requires a hardware accessory to monitor sleep, however, it would be interesting to see Apple’s approach. It’s possible that the company will forgo Beddit’s Sleep Monitor hardware in favor of an Apple Watch-centric approach. But we’ll have to wait and see. Have you used Beddit to track your sleep before? Let us know down in the comments Source- 9 to 5 Mac

Can You Survive Long Enough to Become Champion of Penarium?

May 09, 2017 by RSS Feed

Penarium ($1.99) by Team17 Software Ltd is a arena arcade game that puts the spotlight on a sinister circus in town where the contestants are forced to entertain a rather sadistic crowd. If you enjoyed games like the classic Super Crate Box, then you will love what Penarium has to offer.

Life has been getting a bit stressful for me lately, so I usually like to dive into some good old video games to take my mind off of things. While I have been leaning towards playing whatever I can on my Nintendo Switch, I still make time for iOS games every so often throughout the day. Usually, I prefer to relax with some puzzles, but sometimes I just need the fast-paced action of arcade games to keep me occupied for a while. With arcade games, I prefer ones that have a simple concept and are easy to pick-up-and-play in short bursts or even longer play sessions, depending on how I’m feeling at the moment. When I saw Penarium on the App Store over the past few days, I knew that it was something I had to have, because it seems to have everything I love — retro graphics, action, explosions, and just downright zany. Now that I finally have my hands on it, I have to say that it does not disappoint in the slightest.

Visually, Penarium is gorgeous largely thanks to the vintage pixelated art style that it features. If you played the classic 16-bit games of yesteryear, then you will feel right at home with Penarium’s animated cutscenes and graphical style. Even the text shown in the dialogue boxes and cutscenes is pixelated, though it’s a bit harder to read on my iPhone 7’s smaller screen, at least for my eyes. Penarium has a rich, earth-tone color scheme that fits well with the overall theme of a crazy traveling circus, and animations are buttery smooth and fluid with no lag on my iPhone 7. There is also a rather fitting circus theme song that plays throughout the game that is fun to listen to, and the sound effects are top notch. Overall, the developers did an excellent job with Penarium’s visual and audio design, because honestly, it’s reason enough to get the game — the gameplay is just icing on the cake.

Even though Penarium is an arcade game at its core, it does have a level-based Campaign mode that is entertaining as well. For the campaign, each level will feature a different challenge that players must complete before it’s cleared, and then you can move on to the next stage. There are two more circuses to unlock after the first one, though it will take some mastery of the game before you can get access to them. Since there are no ways to skip a level, the campaign is super linear and requires skill to beat all challenges. These missions consist of smashing a certain number of barrels, getting enough potions into each cauldron, and more. It’s always different and new traps get introduced at a gradual pace along the way to spice things up.

If you opt for the Arcade mode, it’s just a high score chaser where you see how many barrels you can smash before you die in some hilarious way by the deadly traps that are laid out all over the stage. Make sure to collect the coins that drop from smashed barrels, because you can buy power-up cards in the shop. Regardless of the way you play this game, both modes are enjoyable in their own unique ways, so you can play either one when the mood calls for it.

The objective for both modes is pretty clear cut: survive as long as you can by avoiding the deadly traps that the ringmaster has set up while smashing the barrels or collecting other items (dependent on challenge). If you get hit by a trap or fall off the stage platforms, then it’s game over.

Controls in Penarium are simple enough for anyone to understand, and it’s all rather intuitive and responsive too. In the bottom left corner will be two buttons for moving left and right. The bottom right will have the button to jump, and thanks to the amazing power of being in the circus, you have the ability to double jump by tapping the button twice. The game also wraps the edges, so you go from one end of the stage to the other when you go behind the curtain, unless the deadly spike trap bumper is there. I found the controls to be incredibly well done, as the placement and position feels perfect, and the responsiveness is high.

I’ve only started Penarium today, but I’m already in love with it. The graphics are stunning and take me back to my childhood days, and the circus theme music is both dastardly and charming at the same time, somehow. It’s also hard to find platformer style games that nail down the controls, but Penarium did a great job with them, because they feel like perfection as it is, though you can customize them in the settings. The gameplay mechanic itself is rather fun and frantic, so it’s a great way to test your skills, and there are no in-app purchases or extras. On top of it all, the game is fairly humorous thanks to the wacky ways that Willy can die for the audience, and the ringmaster has some funny bits of dialogue as well. Overall, Penarium is just a fantastic game that should not be missed.

I recommend grabbing Penarium if you’re a fan of arena arcade games, or just want a game that is just as good as Super Crate Box. You can find Penarium on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $1.99. There are no in-app purchases.

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