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Codex, Findr, Hutch and other apps to check out this weekend

February 04, 2017 by RSS Feed

This week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes some great selections such as a beautiful scanning app, an app for finding out what kind of personal info about you is on the web, and an app that helps you redecorate. And as always, we have some great new games for you to check out.

Codex

Codex is a simple, beautiful scanning app that allows you to hashtag, backup and share your scans and photos. It features an easy-to-use scanner that lets you live-crop with a single finger, edge detection tech, support for a variety of media, PDF export via email and much more. There’s a monthly subscription fee of $0.99 (or $9.99 annually), but you do get a 30-day free trial. This looks like a solid Evernote alternative depending on which features you need. Codex is available for free.

Findr

This is kind of interesting. Have you ever wondered if your personal information online is easily accessible by others? Findr can help you figure it out. The app scans the web, finds all of your personal information and shows you the results. Just type in your email address and let it go to work. Results were kind of hit-and-miss for me, but it’s still a fun little experiment to try out. Findr is available for free.

Hutch

Hutch transforms your space from before to after, faster than ever. Just open the app and take a photo of your room, pick one of their custom styles, and get a design back of your actual space. This gives you the opportunity to try something new without all of the heavy lifting and grueling task of furniture shopping. Ultimately Hutch is a shopping client, and I can’t really speak on the prices or furniture. but the app itself is pretty interesting. Hutch is available for free.

Arcane Quest HD

Were you a fan of the original Arcane Quest that released back in 2012? You’re going to want to check out this new HD version. It features 8 legendary heroes classes to choose from, over 50 quests, tons of equipment and spells options and a quest editor that lets you create and publish your own adventures. Plus, there is no unlockable IAP content. Arcane Quest HD is available for free.

GlitchSkier

Glitchskier is the new action game by Shelly Alon, the developer who brought you Partyrs and Sputnik Eyes. It features intense action, boss fights, new game systems, handcrafted effects, extraordinary music and unique looks. The game UI is chock-full of nostalgia, from its resemblance to the Windows 3.1 GUI to the computer errors. It’s not going to be for everyone, but if it interests you even a little bit, the early reviews say it’s more than worth trying. GlitchSkier is available for $1.99.

More apps to check out

• Apple’s free app of the week: Roofbot: Puzzler On The Roof
• Nintedo’s Fire Emblem Heroes is releasing on iOS and Android today across 30 countries
• How to watch the 2017 Super Bowl on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and other devices
• The Iconfactory releases minimal drawing app Linea with full Apple Pencil support

Apps updated this week

• As Facebook turns 13 tomorrow, Discover People starts rolling out in mobile app
• Snapseed now gives you precise control over brightness levels and colors
• Outlook for iOS picks up third-party integrations with Evernote, Trello, Giphy & more
• YouTube app adds Chromecast playback controls to Lock screen, Control Center & Apple Watch
• Google launches Chrome 56 for iOS with QR code scanning and overhauled tab switcher on iPad
• Fantastical gains iOS 10 rich notifications, iMessage stickers, iPhone 7 haptics & more
• Viber rolls out auto-vanishing messages, instant video messages, rich notifications & more

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Command Your Favorite Characters in Fire Emblem Heroes

February 03, 2017 by RSS Feed

Fire Emblem Heroes (Free) by Nintendo Co., Ltd. is the third mobile game from Nintendo, following the releases of Pokémon Go and Super Mario Run. For fans of the Fire Emblem games, or just turn-based strategy RPGs in general, then Fire Emblem Heroes is definitely one that should not be missed.

When I was in high school, I was introduced to my first Fire Emblem game, which was Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. It was from this moment that I fell in love with the intricate turn-based combat system that required much more strategy than anything I’ve played before, and the anime-style artwork for all of the characters was beautiful to behold at the time. While I found the game to be rather unforgiving with the permanent death for fallen allies (there was only one difficulty level at the time, and I lost several important heroes), I still enjoyed playing it, though I do recall needing some help from my boyfriend at the time for tougher battles. Since then, I’ve picked up a few more Fire Emblem games for the systems I have (but not all), and have thoroughly enjoyed them. When I heard a few weeks ago that they were coming out with a mobile version of Fire Emblem, I was pretty excited — the touch screen would be a great and intuitive control scheme for the classic combat system that the franchise is known for. Now that it’s here, I have to say, I’m not disappointed.

Visually, Fire Emblem Heroes is downright gorgeous. If you’ve played any Fire Emblem game before, then you will feel right at home with the game’s beautiful graphics, ranging from the shiny menus to the detailed maps and arenas. One of the biggest improvements, though, is the artwork for each of the hero characters that you’ll come across, which include all of the older heroes from previous games as well as some new ones just for Heroes. I feel that the art for previous heroes has been revamped, so they all look even better than the games that they were in before. However, during battle, all character sprites are done in a more anime-like “chibi” style, rather than the pixelated sprites from previous Fire Emblem titles. Animations in the game are buttery smooth and fluid, so there is no lag on my iPhone 7. The game’s music is also just as you’d expect from a Fire Emblem title, so it’s rather captivating and exhilarating, especially when you’re in the midst of a battle. On top of everything else, there is fantastic voice acting for all of the characters that you’ll hear throughout the game, which is nice.

Since Fire Emblem Heroes is a free-to-play game, it does have an energy system, which is referred to as “stamina” here. Each battle you go will cost some stamina, but it replenishes over time, so it’s not too bad. You can also earn orbs that can be used to recruit allies (heroes from other Fire Emblem games), crystal shards that help you level up characters faster, and dueling crests for PvP duels against players from all over the globe. In the beginning, you’ll only have access to the story maps, but eventually more areas get unlocked for you as you play, including Special Event Maps, Arena Duels, Training Tower, and more. As you successfully complete missions, you can earn rewards, such as orbs or crystal shards, and sometimes new heroes will join your army after you defeat them.

The combat system in Fire Emblem Heroes follows in the traditional Fire Emblem style, which takes place on a grid and is turn-based. Players take their turn first, moving all of their units and attacking if possible, before the enemy takes their turn. To move your units on the grid, just tap on the hero you want to move, and then you’ll see squares highlighted in blue or red — the blue indicates where they can move to, and red shows their attack range. If an enemy is within range, you can just drag your hero on top of the enemy to attack. You can also do the same with allies, except that will reinforce the target’s attack (or heal them if you have a healer) rather than damage them. Buttons at the bottom of the screen let you view danger areas and end your turn without moving or taking action if need be.

I found the touch screen to work much better than previous iterations, since everything feels faster, rather than having to trace your path one square at a time with physical buttons. And once your heroes special abilities are charged up, they’ll perform them automatically on their next attack, which is much more streamlined.

Each character on your team has the potential to level up and become stronger. However, to do this, each individual hero must perform an action (such as attack an enemy) to gain experience points, as it isn’t like Final Fantasy where all team members get experience points at the end of a battle.

For those who are new to Fire Emblem, it’s important to remember the weapon triangle system, because that shows what each weapon type is strong against and weak to, and this is key to successful battles. Essentially, lances are strong against swords, swords are strong against axes, and axes are strong against lances. Bows are great against flying units (pegasus and wyvern knights, for example) but they can only attack from at least two squares away, and tome users can only do ranged attacks as well.

I’m still early on in the game, but I’m pretty happy that I can finally play Fire Emblem on my iPhone. The graphics look amazing on Retina screens, the artwork for characters and battle sprites is well-done, the music and voice acting is incredible, and the controls for combat feel much more intuitive on touch screens. The game is also pretty generous with giving you the premium currency at a steady pace, but you can also purchase more if need be. The story is fairly captivating and there are plenty of other modes to keep you busy for a while, and overall the game is great for both newbies and veterans alike.

I highly recommend checking out Fire Emblem Heroes if you’re a fan of Fire Emblem or turn-based strategy RPGs in general. You can find Fire Emblem Heroes on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone or iPad for free with in-app purchases.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/03/2017

February 03, 2017 by RSS Feed

Fuel - Fuel Cost Calculator & MPG, Mileage Tracker , Dexter Slice , Coloring Farm Animal Coloring Book For Kids Games and more

iPhone:

Fuel - Fuel Cost Calculator & MPG, Mileage Tracker ( $0.99 → Free ) Dennis Donner Before you do anything else, add at least one vehicle to the database. Fuel allows you to track multiple vehicles at once. When it’s time to fill up, simply choose one of the vehicles and record the mileage, price, and amount of fuel added. Fuel will calculate the rest for you. You’re also able to record any other vehicle-related expenses if necessary. All of your vehicle costs, fuel prices, and fuel consumption can be diagramed as well.

Universal:

Dexter Slice ( $3.99 → Free ) Gazillion Entertainment Dexter Slice is the spiritual successor to Slice HD. Just like the original game, the objective is to tap buttons hidden behind blades of all shapes and sized without getting cut. It’s not just about avoiding blades, either. You’ll have to hold them back, sometimes using up to as many as 10 fingers, in order to reveal the button. The game includes 120 levels, and voice-overs by James Remar.

Coloring Farm Animal Coloring Book For Kids Games ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC Your child can fill in more than 10 different scenes just by tapping on the colorless canvases. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive creatures and items will appear. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun.

GridShark ( $0.99 → Free ) Jordan Reed GridShark is colorful, casual fun. All you need to do is swipe to move tiles around the screen in order to recreate the image at the top. Each swipe will count against your score, so think before you move. The first collection of levels have you solving simple grids, but as you progress you’ll take on puzzles that resemble everything from swords to sharks. The game includes 72 levels, and the ability to create your own.

Montezuma Puzzle 4 Premium ( $0.99 → Free ) ECO Pawel Jarosz Each of the 100 puzzles require you to drag and drop pieces from the lower half of the screen into the top in order to completely fill in the shape. Pieces can not be flipped or rotated, so you’ll have your work cut out for you. The game also includes an unlimited number of hints and undos, creating a rather relaxing environment. Although, if you do utilize a hint you won’t be able to earn a perfect rating.

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Apple’s free app of the week: Roofbot: Puzzler On The Roof

February 02, 2017 by RSS Feed

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the game Roofbot: Puzzler On The Roof. This means that for the next 7 days, you can download this popular puzzler for free on both iPhone and iPad—a solid savings of $3. In Puzzler On The Roof, players are tasked with guiding Roofie through gorgeous rooftops to try and get the right color energy balls into their proper slots to solve the puzzle. But beware, the architecture can change at a moment’s notice. From the App Store Editors’ Notes:

Carrying colored shapes to matching holes? Sounds like a job for a cute robot. But this enchanting puzzler isn’t a task, it’s a treat. Roofbot’s toylike world oozes playful charm, and we can’t get enough of that cool soundtrack.

And here’s a clip of the game in action: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Ii618lViU?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] Rooftbot: Puzzler On The Roof is available in the App Store for free. Source link: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/02/02/roofbot-puzzler-on-the-roof-free/

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/02/2017

February 02, 2017 by RSS Feed

Roofbot: Puzzler On The Roof , Spaceman Dodgeball , Find My Car - GPS Auto Parking Reminder & Tracker and more

iPhone:

Find My Car - GPS Auto Parking Reminder & Tracker ( $1.99 → Free ) Dennis Donner Whenever you leave your car, set the marker to generate a point on the map. In addition to your vehicle’s location, you can also save a photo and notes. If you’re dealing with a parking meter, you can have Find My Car alert you when its nearing its expiration. When it’s time to return to your vehicle, Find My Car will show you the way. The app also works perfectly offline, and even allows you to share the location of your vehicle with a friend or family member.

Universal:

Roofbot: Puzzler On The Roof ( $2.99 → Free ) Double Coconut LLC Roofie is in big trouble. The evil uber-bot is funneling power away from the tower, causing all kinds of critical bugs to appear. It’s up to you to help him scale the tower and defeat the uber-bot by solving complicated puzzles. You’re able to move Roofie around the beautiful environments with a swipe. Grab the energy blocks and place them into the proper slots to complete each puzzle. The game includes 120 lovingly crafted levels.

Spaceman Dodgeball ( $1.99 → Free ) Tap Tap Slide Today only: Remove ads free of charge! After you play your first round, simply tap on the remove ads button and confirm your action. Spaceman Dodgeball is a combination of pong and dodgeball. Tap left and right to move your spaceman back and forth. Just like dodgeball, if the bouncing ball hits you, you’re done for. Your score is based on how many times the ball bounces before you get hit.

Cardinal Land - Jigsaw & Tangram Puzzle Blend ( $0.99 → Free ) Petro Shmigelskyi Cardinal Land is not only fun, it’s informative. Your job is to fill in the animal silhouette using colorful pieces. Just drag and drop to place, and tap to rotate. If a piece is in its correct position, it will snap into place. Move quickly in order to earn a perfect rating. After each puzzle has been completed, you’ll receive a surprising fact about the animal. The game includes more than 80 puzzles.

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