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The Sims Mobile soft-launches, brings all the features of the original Sims game to iPhone and iPad

May 11, 2017 by RSS Feed

Publisher Electronic Arts today said today that it’s working on a new Sims game for iOS and Android that should sport all of the features of the original PC game which released 17 years ago in 2000.

Coming soon, The Sims Mobile will be an official mobile game by Maxis Studios and Electronic Arts. Players will be able to shape their Sims’ legacy as they create their unique personalities, homes and relationships, all on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Key highlights include:

• Shape your Sims’ legacy—Shape your Sims' families over multiple generations. When your Sims accomplish their career goals and retire, you'll be rewarded with Heirlooms that unlock hobbies and careers for future generations, allowing new Sims to tell deeper stories.
• Create unique Sims—Customize your Sims with distinct appearances, hairstyles, outfits, and accessories. Choose different personality traits and life goals.
• Build a home—Personalize your Sims home layouts and designs, and decorate with a variety of furniture, appliances, decorations and more.
• Play together—Host and attend parties with other Sims to socialize, show off your amazing house, earn rewards, and develop new relationships.

Here’s the promotional trailer for the upcoming free-to-play title.

Launch date will be revealed at a later stage. As mentioned, The Sims Mobile will be a free-to-play download. If other EA games are an indication, the game will include a bunch of optional In-App Purchases.

You can sign up for email updates at the thesims.com/mobile.

Six years ago, EA released The Sims Freeplay for iOS and Android, a simplified version of the original PC game. The publisher has other Sims-branded titles on App Store, including The Sims 3, The Sims 3 World Adventures, The Sims 3 Ambitions for iPad and more.

The game soft-launched today on App Store in Brazil.

We’ll keep you posted when there are new developments and the game is available in other markets.

Are you a fan of The Sims franchise.

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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