Tuesday May 7
11:45
Kickstarter Funded Evilot To Launch May 15th On iOS
Kickstarter Funded Evilot To Launch May 15th On iOS
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Evilot, a Kickstarter funded puzzle-defense game, will launch May 15th on iOS. Featuring 50 levels in 5 unique territories, players must defend their castle from armies bent on taking all the loot. Players have 15 playable units that can...
11:30
Hello Games Discuss Joe Danger Touch’s Success And F...
With eight billion coins having been collected in-game since Joe Danger Touch’s release in January 2013, the adventures of the daredevil stuntman have proved to be quite the hit. We managed to drag Hello Games’s managing director, Sean Murray, away from work on the latest game update, in order to learn a little more about the game and its future...
11:15
End of Aspiration Offers A Fantasy RPG Full of Belie...
End of Aspiration Offers A Fantasy RPG Full of Belief
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
KEMCO releases the English version of End of Aspiration, a fantasy RPG title that features five characters with their own beliefs that drive the story forward. To celebrate the release...
11:03
Dash & Bash Review
Dash & Bash Review
By Campbell Bird on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DUCKING BEAVERSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Race against the clock and the dastardly Bash Beaver in this free to try 2D runner.
Developer: Touch.Play.Repeat
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4s
Graphics / Sound Rating:...
10:45
Chef Feed Update Adds Community Tab and Camera With...
Chef Feed Update Adds Community Tab and Camera With New Photo Filters For Your Best Creations
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Chefs Feed is an app that supplies users with restaurant ideas and dish recommendations throughout 16 cities. The app has...
10:30
The Portable Podcast, Episode 184
Once upon a time…
On This Episode:
Carter talks about the mobile version of Shoot Many Robots with two of the people who are working on it at original creator Demiurge Studios and mobile developer Owlchemy Labs.
Carter talks to the creator of The Golden Arrow about being a one-woman studio, and the challenge of making an endless runner with a...
10:18
Bastion Now Available For $0.99 Cents For Limited Ti...
Bastion Now Available For $0.99 Cents For Limited Time Only
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Bastion drops its price for a limited time only as it’s currently available for $0.99 cents. If you haven’t experienced this title yet, you’re missing out on beautiful artwork...
10:03
The Legend of Holy Archer Review
The Legend of Holy Archer Review
By Jordan Minor on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: YEAR OF THE BOWUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Mastering the bow is all that matters.
Developer: Summer Time Studio
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Controls...
07:04
Leviathan: Warships Review
Leviathan: Warships Review
By Rob Rich on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BLOW SHIP UPiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
This naval strategy game’s nuances are borderline inaccessible but with enough patience it can be fun. Sort of.
Developer: Paradox Interactive
Price: $4.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 3
Graphics /...
06:30
Adobe Working On iPad Stylus and Ruler
Adobe Working On iPad Stylus and Ruler
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iMore reports that Adobe is in the creation process of two hardware projects, Project Mighty and Project Napoleon.
Project Mighty is a Bluetooth LE-equipped stylus that allows you to draw objects on your iPad and features cloud connectivity that...
06:03
Haunted Hollow Review
Haunted Hollow Review
By Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SPOOKEY STRATEGYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Haunted Hollow has two mansions battling for complete control of the town below. Players send ghosts, vampires, mummies, zombies, werewolves, reapers and more into action to seize control of the...
Monday May 6
14:50
Topple 2 Now Live On The App Store – Classic iOS Gam...
Topple 2 Now Live On The App Store – Classic iOS Gaming Returns!
Posted by Rob LeFebvre on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
In case you missed it earlier, Topple 2 is coming back to the app store, this time via Mobage. The ngmoco:) classic block stacking game is a classic in the...
14:40
Star Wars Video Games To Be Developed and Published...
Star Wars Video Games To Be Developed and Published By Electronic Arts, Disney
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Electronic Arts and The Walt Disney Company announces an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement that allows EA to develop and publish Star Wars video games. EA will develop and publish Star Wars titles for...
13:04
Emily in Darkness Review
Emily in Darkness Review
By Rob Rich on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A LITTLE DIMiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Emily in Darkness looks like a dark and disturbing adventure, but some bad translation ruins a lot of the mystique.
Developer: Daniel Halat
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on:...
12:30
Plants Vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time To Launch In Ju...
Plants Vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time To Launch In July
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
It’s been announced that Plants vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time will launch this July, though still no decision on what exact day. Pocket Gamer also mentions, while there isn’t a lot of detail, that Plants vs Zombies 2 will feature a “...
12:04
AfterLight Review
AfterLight Review
By Michael Carattini on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ROBUST PHOTO EDITINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
AfterLight is a simple yet powerful photo editing app with an intuitive user interface and a ton of great features.
Developer: Simon Filip
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.6
App...
11:55
Leviathan: Warships Returns To The App Store, Fixes...
Leviathan: Warships Returns To The App Store, Fixes Multiplayer Issue
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Leviathan: Warships returns to the oceans of the App Store after being summoned back to shore due to multiplayer issues, last week. The issues are no more as the game has been...
11:04
Star Command Review
Star Command Review
By Campbell Bird on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TREKKIES REJOICEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Command your crew of space cadets to explore the unknown in this lovingly crafted sci-fi simulation game.
Developer: Star Command, LLC
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on: iPad
Graphics /...
10:30
How To: Use Calendar Reminders and Recurring Events...
Recently, I saw someone tweet that they had forgotten their anniversary. Now, with some people, I could understand this, but this person, who shall remain nameless so as to not immortalize their indiscretion, is very tech-savvy. Really, there should be no excuse! But sometimes you just don’t know how to use technology to your benefit in certain...
10:15
Google Updates Gmail With Direct Links To YouTube, G...
Google Updates Gmail With Direct Links To YouTube, Google Maps, and Chrome
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Next Web reports that Google released an update to its Gmail app, guiding users towards the use of other apps by Google. Now when you receive an email with...
10:03
Farm Heroes Review
Farm Heroes Review
By David Rabinowitz on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SAVE THE DAYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Farm Heroes is a casual arcade game where players launch exploding animals out of a slingshot at enemies.
Developer: Greatest Games
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
09:30
Favorite 4: Audio Recording Apps
Make your voice be heard! Or perhaps your music as well. Whatever sounds you need to record, there’s an app to make that happen. Here are four of our favorites.
iSaidWhat?!: I’ve used probably 6 different iOS devices over the past 3 years, and the list of apps that I’ve installed on all of them is short; iSaidWhat?! is on all of them. This audio...
09:03
iPlan for iPad Review
iPlan for iPad Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CLEAN CALENDARiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
iPlan syncs perfectly with Google Calendar and iCal, and it has many features that make it a worthy candidate for replacing both.
Developer: GKproject
Price: $0.99
Version: 4.0
App Reviewed on: iPad...
09:03
Topple 2, the ngmoco:) Classic is Coming Back!
We recently ran into Barry Dorf, Senior Director of Third Party for Dena that we just might be surprised what we saw in the App Store this week. And surprised we are indeed. ngmoco:) classic iOS game Topple 2 will be re-released!
You may or may not remember ngmoco:), a little history first. ngmoco:) was the first game development studio to be...
08:03
Gravity Jack Review
Gravity Jack Review
By Campbell Bird on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SHAMELESS RUNNERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Want to play a jacked-up version of Jetpack Joyride? Pick up Gravity Jack!
Developer: 3D Magic LLC
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad
Graphics / Sound Rating: Rating: 1 out of 5 stars...
07:03
Gun Commando Review
Gun Commando Review
By Carter Dotson on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SLIGHTLY OFF-TARGETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Gun Commando recalls the original wave of first-person shooters, but is far from a perfect game.
Developer: Ripstone
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics /...
06:03
Smile Plants Review
Smile Plants Review
By Jordan Minor on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: GREEN THUMBUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
This kid-friendly puzzle game makes us wish gardening was this much fun.
Developer: Gamevil
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars...
Saturday May 4
16:47
This Week at 148Apps: April 29-May 3
Your App Authority
Having trouble making sense out of the overwhelming number of apps released each week? Have no fear! Just look to 148Apps for the best app reviews on the web. Our reviewers sift through the vast numbers of new apps out there, find the good ones, and write about them in depth. The ones we love become Editor’s Choice, standing out...
Friday May 3
13:57
Fester Mudd Drops To $0.99 Cents For A Limited Time
Fester Mudd Drops To $0.99 Cents For A Limited Time
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Fester Mudd: Curse of the Gold can now be purchased for $0.99 cents for a limited time only. Fester Mudd brings classic adventuring to iOS as you explore the Old West in the first of a...
12:30
Action Movie FX Beams In Star Trek Into Darkness Upd...
Action Movie FX Beams In Star Trek Into Darkness Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Action Movie FX gets the new Star Trek Into Darkness update. With the iPhone or iPad, the app lets users add Hollywood FX to their personal movies. The Star Trek Into Darkness update...
12:03
Pool Live Tour Mobile Review
Pool Live Tour Mobile Review
By Michael Carattini on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: ADDICTING 8-BALL FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Pool Live Tour offers some addicting gameplay in a polished package. However, beware of some ridiculously expensive in-app purchases.
Developer: Geewa
Price: Free
Version: 1.1.4...
11:45
New Solstice Arena Action Gameplay Trailer
New Solstice Arena Action Gameplay Trailer
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Zynga has released a new trailer for their upcoming massive online battle arena (MOBA) game, Solstice Arena. The trailer provides a first look at the multiplayer action gameplay and character progression system. The team is focused on creating a...
11:30
Minecraft: Pocket Edition Reaches 10 Million Downloa...
Minecraft: Pocket Edition Reaches 10 Million Downloads
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Minecraft: Pocket Edition reached 10 million copies sold, reports Games Industry. It was just last month when the original PC version of the game hit the same milestone. Even though the studio, Mojang, is excited about the milestone,...
11:24
Evomail – Yet Another Way To Check Your Email On The...
Evomail – Yet Another Way To Check Your Email On The iPad
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Evomail is a mobile email app built for your iPad that lets you quickly sift through emails by prioritizing labels. It currently only supports Gmail accounts with additional support...
11:03
Angry Birds Friends Review
Angry Birds Friends Review
By Chris Kirby on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: PASSING ACQUAINTANCEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
They’ve conquered the Piggies, and now they’re after your friends. Will you succumb?
Developer: Rovio Entertainment
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
Device Reviewed On: iPad
Graphics /...
11:03
Random Heroes 2 Review
Random Heroes 2 Review
By Rob Rich on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: WHAT A DIFFERENCE AN AIM MAKESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Random Heroes 2 includes more weapons, more levels, and otherwise trumps the original in every conceivable way.
Developer: Ravenous Games Inc
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on:...
10:30
Slant Six Games Talk Swapping Zombies For Pirates Wi...
Most famous for its work on fairly violent fare such as console game, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City and, more recently, iOS title The Bowling Dead, Slant Six Games has experienced quite a change of pace lately. That change of pace has manifested itself in the form of Max’s Pirate Planet, an immediately adorable looking board game adventure...
10:03
Wizard Ops Tactics Review
Wizard Ops Tactics Review
By Carter Dotson on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: FLAWED TACTICSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Wizard Ops Tactics has some interesting ideas, but its tediousness makes the game frustrating to actually play.
Developer: Phyken Media
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On:...
09:46
Adobe To Bring A High Quality Photo Editing App To i...
Adobe To Bring A High Quality Photo Editing App To iPad
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
CNET Reports that Adobe Systems plans to release a high quality photo-editing app for the iPad. The app will be closely related to the Lightroom software that’s available on PC and will allow users to edit photos in raw format on...
09:30
Favorite Four: Apps To Improve Your DSLR Photography
Taking photos with your iOS device is immensely useful and often produces good results. Nothing can quite beat the power of a DSLR camera, however, as much as many apps try. Switching to a full DSLR camera doesn’t mean having to leave iOS devices alone, though, as there are plenty of great apps to make taking good photos even easier. We take a...
09:03
Beat The Melody Review
Beat The Melody Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: MELODICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Beat the Melody is very nearly music to one’s ears, offering educational gaming for the musically challenged.
Developer: Shortbreak Studios
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone...
08:03
The Nightjar Review
The Nightjar Review
By Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: SEE WITH YOUR EARSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Nightjar is a game without video, letting the player’s ears do all the work to guide them in the right direction.
Developer: Somethin’ Else
Price: $4.99
Version Reviewed: 1.2
Device Reviewed...
07:30
Instagram – Tag Friends In Your Photos With The New...
Instagram – Tag Friends In Your Photos With The New Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Instagram, the popular app that lets you create and share photos, has been updated and adds photos of you. Now, before sharing your images, you can add people to...
07:03
SurvivalCraft Review
SurvivalCraft Review
By Rob Rich on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: YES AND NOUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
This open world sandbox crafting game with obvious inspirations doesn’t win any awards for originality, but it still manages to incorporate features that are missing from the original.
Developer: Igor...
06:30
Song Beats Lets You Play The Drums Along With Your F...
Song Beats Lets You Play The Drums Along With Your Favorite Music
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Yamaha has released a new application called Song Beats, an app that lets you play the drums along with your favorite songs. Song Beats provides you with...
06:03
VideoGrade Review
VideoGrade Review
By Rob Rich on May 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: BUMP UP THE CONTRASTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
VideoGrade isn’t necessarily the most perfect iOS video editing app, but it’s definitely got a fair amount of options and sports a very easy-to-use interface.
Developer: Fidel Lainez
Price: $4.99...
Thursday May 2
13:44
App Store About to Hit 50 Billion Downloads – Apple...
App Store About to Hit 50 Billion Downloads – Apple Giving Away $10k Gift Card
Posted by Jeff Scott on May 2nd, 2013 [ permalink ]
The App Store is about to hit 50 billion downloads and Apple is giving away a $10,000 iTunes gift card to the person that downloads that app.
Get downloading!
source: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore....
13:15
Blockbuster On Demand Offers Thousands Of Movies Ins...
Blockbuster On Demand Offers Thousands Of Movies Instantly
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 2nd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Blockbuster On Demand is a free app that gives you the ability to rent and watch movies on your iOS device. With thousands of old and new movies, you can instantly stream the...
12:45
GateGuru Gets An Update That Completely Redesigns Th...
GateGuru Gets An Update That Completely Redesigns The User Interface
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 2nd, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
GateGuru, Airport Info & Flight Status has been updated with a complete redesign of the user interface, making it easier for navigation. Airport...
12:21
iOS 6.1.4 Updates Audio Profile Of iPhone 5 Speakerp...
iOS 6.1.4 Updates Audio Profile Of iPhone 5 Speakerphone
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 2nd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Apple just released a new update for the flagship iPhone 5. The Loop reports that iOS version 6.1.4 has an updated audio profile for the speakerphone, according to Apple. The update also has some security content that was originally...
