Showing posts with label Apps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Apps. Show all posts

March 31, 2012

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game launched on August

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game release date has announced. Disclosed, this robot game will arrive in the United States on August 28th, 2012. In the sequel of Cybertron fall, gamers will see the Autobots and Decepticons continue the battle to control their home planet. Reportedly, the game ends with battle which then destroy their own planet.


Video game developer, High Moon Studios put the thoroughness in the title at this sequel, so the fans can feel the satisfaction and gain experience a challenging and fun game. Significant progress has been made by the developer, such the characters can be transformed as much as three times. For example, changing from infantry soldier into a jet, then a helicopter.

This Transformers: Fall of Cybertron sequel, reportedly will be brought the wider environment and spoil the gamer to explore the area in the game. In addition, through the preview or Transformers: Fall of Cybertron trailer video, visualization as well as animation seems moves smoothly. This indicates the readiness of developers in designing the best gameplay and graphics.

The previous leaked information revealed, this game can be played with a multiplayer mode, and the characters selection type, such as Titan, Infiltrator, Scientist and the Destroyer. Gamers also have the customization option to make their own Transformer character, changing the shield chest, shader features, color selection, and so forth.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game that published by Activision will be able to played on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.

March 27, 2012

Angry Birds Space Downloaded 10 Million Times in 3 Days


Recently launched, Angry Birds Space already have early successes. According to the official Angry Birds Twitter account,  Angry Birds newest series has been downloaded 10 million times in less than 72 hours (3 days).

"Angry Birds Space downloaded 10 million in less than three days! Thank you for our fans, "wrote the Angry Birds Twitter account.

Angry Birds Space applications has been launched and fight their enemies in outer space. So far, the reviews of the game has been greeted positively, one of them by the Guardian, which gave four from five stars.

Numbers that was achieved, making the Angry Birds Space three times more popular than the new iPad, which sold over 3 million units in the first three days. This games that available on PC, Mac, Android IOS and it's got a lot of attention, this can be seen by the downloaded number that reached.

This is not the first time Rovio  earned the benefits from this game. In last November, the company revealed that Angry Birds has been downloaded half billion times.

Rovio did look well on the success, after presented on PC, Mac, iOS and Android, Angry Birds Space also will be launched on Windows Phone. This was conveyed directly by the Rovio Head of Marketing, Peter Vestebacka, "Our application is the first in the WP app store, but it needs great effort to support it."

March 25, 2012

Latest Mickey Mouse Game Will Released in 3 Consoles

Disney UK recently announced the development of the game sequel Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Two. The game rumored continue the success of the previous game, Disney Epic Mickey.


As reported Mcvuk, Sunday (3/25/2012), the game will immerse gamers to play as Mickey mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both characters will be partnered and run a new adventure story.

Mickey character equipped with a magic paintbrush weapon that allows him to use paint and paint thinner. Meanwhile, Oswald has a  magic remote control weapon is used to command electric element.

This game has an unique approach in terms of gameplay which was pioneered by Warren Spector. Gamers can dynamically overcome different challenges to explore all the possibilities and storylines, but with consequences for the actions they choose.

"As a fan of Disney, worked with Mickey Mouse in the original title of Disney Epic Mickey is a  truly deep experience," said Warren Spector, creative director and vice president, Junction Point.

According to him, millions of gamers will fall in love with Mickey character as a video game hero. He also knows that gamers also experiencing the same emotions when they interact and play as Oswald in the Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.

This Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two game return as a franchise for Nintendo Wii console, the expansion of high definition (HD) on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The game is rumored will be released in the autumn approximately September to December 2012

March 23, 2012

Only 1.6% of All Android Devices Running ICS

Since its launch in October 2011, the distribution of the Android 4.0 operating system relatively longer. There a bit gadget which can taste the 'sweet' Android which called Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS).


Indeed, in a recent report, the percentage of the Android 4.0 has reached more than doubled in recent months, but the number was still not even reached 2%.

According to latest data released by Google, only 1.6% of all Android devices running the latest version. Furthermore, as much as 0.4% handsets are adopting Ice Cream Sandwich  4.0 to 4.0.2 versions, and 1.2% running 4.0.3 version.

While the most popular version of Android is 2.3.3 to 2.3.7, which is the latest version of Gingerbread. Because Gingerbread contributed 61.5% from Android devices that runs the platform. Just behind it, was Android "Froyo" or 2.2, which contribute 25.3% from all active devices.

Android Honeycomb, 3.0 to 3.2 version which is only used for tablets, has reached 3.3% adoption rate. Meanwhile, Android 2.1 (Eclair) there are still using up to 6.6%.

While the 'older' versions, which is Android 1.6 (Donut) and Android 1.5 (Cupcake) began to disappear, because it only contributed less than 1%.

In January revealed that only 0.6% from Android devices which tasted the Ice Cream Sandwich, it is increased, but the increase is very slow.

Ice Cream Sandwich is one of the biggest update for Android, including features such as scan your face to unlock the phone and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.

March 22, 2012

Angry Birds Space Officially Released

After long-awaited, Rovio finally released the latest series of  their made popular game, Angry Birds Space. For angry birds fans, now can download the game on multiple devices.


This Angry Birds Space is available for iPhone and separately with the HD version for iPad, as well as for the Android version. As for the PC version,  Rovio is rumored going to sell the game from its online store, and the Mac version can be downloaded at the Mac Store.

So what's different from this Angry Birds Space? Still the same 'formula' from this game, that is cast bird into pigs that became the enemy. But the different, there are new gameplay elements, including the gravitational field. There was also a new power-ups and Space Eagles that can be obtained with playing or the user could buy it.

"This launch marks our major step as a company and our entire team and partners have come together producing an exciting product," said Rovio Chief Executive, Mikael Hed.

"We hope our fans will find all fun things in Angry Birds Space as did by other Rovio family," he added.

Rovio hope this new game can continue to provide huge growth for the Angry Birds, which has more than 700 million times downloaded on all platforms, last time the company was released data.

"This is the first time for us, has all the things available on the launch day, start from animation, toys, books, candy and more. And this is only the first phase from our space program, because there's more to come next, "said Peter Vesterbacka from Rovio.

Rovio previously promised an official guide book which published by National Geographic as well as animation and retail elements for the launch of Angry Birds Space.

March 19, 2012

Draw Something, Most Popular Games on Facebook

Zynga have to accept defeat, because their game, Words With Friends successfully deposed by Draw Something as most popular game on Facebook.

According to statistics from tracking service, AppData, Draw Something reached 10.8 million daily users. That means defeating their nearest challenger, Words With Friends with 8.6 million.

not only that, Draw Something has a successful track record on iOS and Android after reaching 20 million times downloads just five weeks after its release. Success in two places at once, which is mobile phones and Facebook reportedly because the game comes through cross-platforms.

Although Words With Friends no longer occupy the top position, but their success with Draw Something is a proof that games such as Scrabble and Pictionary are still have a great chance to succeed.

Words With Friends is a game from Zynga, the social gaming giant that has been so long in the Facebook gaming arena through games such as WWF, Farmville, Zynga and Words With Friends.

Has been long time partnered with Facebook, thus, arises question the company future long term on social networking. But it looks like it answered, several time ago, Zynga has announced plans to build their own gaming portal.

March 17, 2012

Cut the Rope: Experiments Available On Android

After long time available in iOS, Cut the Rope: Experiments game finally also available on Android.  The availability version of this game confirmed from announcement made by Zeptolab, game developers on Facebook. Currently, Cut the Rope: Experiments game only available on Amazon AppStore for Kindle Fire at price of $ 0.99. It is estimated this game will be soon available in Google Play Store.

Cut the Rope: Experiments is an extension of the original game plus the 25 level. How to play this game is still the same way, players have to take candy from Om Nom while avoiding the traps are mounted. In this new game, there are some new gameplay mechanism for refreshment.

What's new in this Cut the Rope: Experiments version:
  •  75 new levels with 3 colorful setting.
  • 3 level packs: Getting Started, Shooting the Candy, Sticky Steps
  • New music tracks,  Om Nom sound and animation.
  • Find the hidden photographic evidence to help scientists with their experiments! Complete Professor photo album and share with friends on Facebook. Find a special photo in HD version
  • Stories and new featuring from professor's Intriguing commentary and Om Nom's reactions habits - What will he think of your achievements?
  • Game Center support to post scores and leaderboards -  compare scores we have achieved with others around the world.

March 16, 2012

Bombing Bird Game Present at iOS

FoofaStudios, the developer of this game, has just announced the game their made, Bombing Bird. This game show pigeon that shoots droppings to the object to produce a score.

This 'shootout' game is a game that provides exciting game experience, with elements of an entertaining comedy or joke.

Players are required to direct a shot precise to the object, the man who was walking in a field of green grass. To add to the points in this game, the gamers must frequently fired  the dirt and precise on the object.

But, if a shot fails, or objects managed to get out of the screen, players will lose one life bar. In addition, gamers can also use special features such as Smart Crap and Fartmate.

This smart Crap could work to strike the object by using hot dirt rocket and Fartmate to strike the object with the help of other birds.

Not only that, to create this game more exciting, there is also Bullet Time  feature to slow down the gameplay so it more accurately shots, and Airstrike to call some bigger birds and create dirt rain attacks.

For gamers who are curious about this game, can be downloaded on the App Store and priced at U.S. $ 1.99.

March 15, 2012

Amazon AppStore First Birthday, Discounted Various Popular Applications

Amazon has just announced that Amazon AppStore has one year old. To commemorate its first anniversary, Amazon provide discounts on a variety of best-selling applications which provided in the application store.


Some popular applications are discounted:
  • Fruit Ninja
  • Wolfram Alpha
  • Splashtop Remote Desktop
  • Dr. Seuss s The Shape of Me and Other Stuff
  • TuneIn Radio Pro
  • TETRIS
  • PAC-MAN
  • The Lost City
  • MONOPOLY
  • AccuWeather Platinum
  • Jamie Oliver s 20 Minute Meals

Discounts which applied is also different from usual. On the first day, Plants vs. Zombies application is discounted 67%, become U.S. $ 0.99. Tomorrow, there will be two applications which discounted. On the third day, there will be three applications that are discounted, and so on.

In addition set a discount, Amazon also released some interesting details related to the growth of the AppStore. In the early years of establishment, there are 4000 applications and a lawsuit from Apple. While today, the store is already crowded and has applications more than 31,000.

Few other things also revealed Amazon, including:

Most downloaded application is Cut the Rope, followed by Angry Birds and Where's My Water?
Every day, AppStore provide free one paid application.
Amazon AppStore allows users to test applications that will be purchased.
Games are the most popular application categories, followed by entertainment and productivity.

Amazon also preparing eight Amazon Kindle Fire tablets to share. The tablet will be given to those who are lucky in the lottery that ended on March 31st.

March 11, 2012

Mass Effect 3 Sold 890,000 Copy in First Day

Electronic Arts (EA) has released Mass Effect 3 sequel. On the first day of the launch, the game that long-awaited already sold around 890,000 copies.

EA CEO, John Riccitiello, said "We already anticipate this, and we are very pleased to welcome it." The numbers is claimed fairly high only obtained from sales only in North America, while globally, EA has prepared more than 3.5 million copies of Mass Effect 3 installation in pieces of the DVD.

According to Riccitiello, sales numbers are still could increasing rapidly, because Mass Effect 3 is also marketed in digital form, users can buy this game through several online stores.

Mass Effect 3 indeed one of the most anticipated game this year, the adventures of Commander Shephard on earth seemed more intriguing players. Also, this latest version of Mass Effect 3 also claimed has some changes.

The game begins with an escape video footage of Shepard to Normandy plane. this runaway is not without a hitch, Shepard must fight over the Reaper that have been waiting for.

Other than Shepard, a few other characters in previous versions of Mass Effect also appeared. For example, T'Soni Liara, Kaidan Alenko and Ashley Williams. Also a member of  Garrus team such Wrex and Mordin. In addition, there are several new characters that could be recruited throughout the game.

The storyline in this game also claimed more interesting, with much greater series of missions approximately 3 times than the previous version. The ending is also different, it could end badly or happy ending. All this depends on the attitude of the characters throughout the game.

For weapons that can be used, seem do not experience major changes. Gamers could still find a variety of guns that have been around since the early versions, but in Mass Effect 3 each weapon can be customized by the gamer.

March 3, 2012

5 HD Fun Game For iPad and Android Tablet

With a larger screen, iPad and Android tablet requires a different type of game. We call it HD game (High Definition). Usually, only the adjustment in resolution, but sometimes, there are additional in the number of players. Surely we recommend that exciting for you.

1. Fruit Ninja HD
Developer: Halfbrick
Genre: Puzzle
Platform: iPad, Android (THD)


If you need a light game with simple gameplay, but with an interesting presentation, the Fruit Ninja is one of the candidates should not be missed.

As you know, this game is an arcade game, splitting fruit with fingers. Depending on what mode you choose, you will face some obstacles such as bombs in disguise between the fruits that appear, or the amount and varies velocity of fruit.



Interestingly, we can play multiplayer, share your iPad screen into two opposite areas. Imagine like a chessboard. Where half will be the area of our game, while the rest is an area for others. You can pitting scores locally.

2. Tower Madness HD

Developer: Limbic Software, Inc
Genre: Strategy
Platform: iPad, Android


Tower Madness ever appeared in iPhone and had become best RTS game. If then the platform began to explore iPad and Android tablet, with a bigger screen and High Definition. in addition more stunning pictures, is the ability to play local multiplayer on one screen.


This game requires higher skill than a game that was mentioned earlier. But that would be suitable for you who need a challenge.


3. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery HD

Developer: Capybara Games Inc.
Genre: RPG
Platform: iPad


This game for those who like hours in front of the console to play rpg action games. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery (SSS) offers gameplay that full of action, intrigue and horror. Where players will be invited become unique character similar to Link in the Legend of Zelda to seek the truth that revealed level to level.

The graphics are very stylish. Not everyone liked it, but combined with true stereo audio, then play this SSS game, will bring a new experience in the realm of mobile gaming.


Conversation bubbles are made different from other games, while the most unique is how we can change the gameplay adventure into battle with change the iPad screen orientation.


4. World of Goo HD

Developer: 2D BOY
Genre: Puzzle
Platform: iPad


The same game has appeared on the Wii year ago. This challenging arcade game, quite reaped much positive reviews and was mentioned offer equal challenge with Angry Birds.

World of Goo will bring us to collect balls of Goo with variety of characters through the open faucet. The challenge is how you reach the faucet.


The trick is to build a construction that can be created from the Goo balls. The less our move creating tower buildings towards faucet, it will be the better value for us. But definitely, circulate Goo balls appropriate with the set targets. Do not get lack.


5. Cut the Rope HD

Developer: Chilingo
Genre: Puzzle
Platform: iPad



Cut the rope HD is a high-resolution version of the same game for the iPhone. This casual game is one addictive game besides Angry Birds and World of Goo.

Your job is to collect the stars in each level to unlock new game box as a symbol of world or different difficulty levels. But not only that you need to do, you have to cut the rope and pass down a lollipop to a pet from outer space called Nom.



Sounds simple huh!, believe me, will not be as simple as that.

February 25, 2012

Angry Birds Space Trailer Circulating On the Internet

Angry Birds Space expected to be present in IOS, Android, Mac and PC on next March 22nd. Since now, Rovio incentively promote the arrival of Angry Birds Space, one of them is with release the video game trailer.



Combined with the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) video's, the video that only lasted 37 seconds seems to have been deliberately released to make the Angry Birds fans more curious. In promoting the latest version of this game, Rovio is working with NASA.

According to Rovio North America General Manager, Andrew Stalbow "Our focus is to delight the fans and we are excited to launch Angry Birds Space on many platforms."

as quoted from Kotaku, Saturday (02/25/2012),  he said "We will make a global announcement online on March 8th, 2012 at angrybirds.com / space. We hope the fans around the world will continue to monitor it,"

How about the other gaming platforms such as Wii, Xbox 360, PS3? Rovio has not been willing to confirm the certainty of Angry Birds Space will be available on these platform or not.

OnLive running Windows on the iPad


As we know that iPad products is only allowed to use Apple's operating system, but now, iPad can run Windows, specifically Windows 7 with the help of OnLive application.

By using this OnLive application, Windows 7 operating system could run smoothly on the iPad. OnLive is a free application that allows iPad functions like a PC. Windows display on a computer will streamed to the iPad, so the operating system is not installed directly on the iPad. Users do not need to buy a Windows license.

This OnLive application is a legal application and can be used freely without afraid infringe the copyright. OnLive performance can run properly on the iPad so they can running office applications such Word and Excel.

in addition, users can also run Windows 7 with a gesture. At its paid version, users will get a cloud storage media and more specific functions from PC, such as running PC game. OnLive free version comes with 2 GB of cloud storage. While its paid version, offering 50 GB of cloud storage, web browsing and more PC applications such as gaming. OnLive has been available since January.

February 23, 2012

Cut The Rope Ready to Downloaded For Mac

Cut The Rope, is a game that has been downloaded more than 100 million times since released, with a simple plot, this game has already attracted many users. In addition, in last 2011, the game is also crowned as the best game by IGN. The amount of interest from this game makes the developers expanded them for also satisfy Mac user's.



As is known last week, Apple has revealed the Mountain Lion, which seems closer iOS and OS X. The games from Mac also has been optimized for landscape mode up to 2560 × 1440 pixels.

This is also attracted Cut The Rope developer, ZeptoLab, to work on some level for re-synchronize the game between the mouse and trackpad. In addition, users can store and compare their scores through Scoreloop, of course, when the Mountain Lion has released support for Game Center, an update that will bring this game into Apple portal  game.


Currently, Cut The Rope is available for download on the Mac App Store at a price of $ 4.99, this game already present with 250 default levels and display that had refresher.

February 18, 2012

Angry Birds Space, Ready to Roll into the Space

Angry Birds recently launched into Facebook, this time Rovio return giving a sweet surprise for the fans. The angry birds space, this game would be prepared to invite you to be traveling into the space.



Angry Birds Space, is the latest version of the Angry Birds  game and its presence was announced by Rovio via their official blog on Friday (18/2). Rovio even claimed, the Angry Birds Space will be the biggest launch of game since the original Angry Birds presence. "We are pleased to announce the next game: Angry Birds Space!" Rovio writes on their blog.

This latest version will be an innovative new game, but still with the typical elements that exist in the Angry Birds, and Rovio promises there will be some surprises in this new game.

Rovio will announce more information about this Angry Birds Space ini early March. Reported by PCMag, Friday (02/17/2012) On 22 March, Rovio will launch the game simultaneously for the mobile gaming, animation, products retail and printing.

In fact the launch, according to Rovio, will be a comprehensive launch ever for a mobile game.

Rovio seems know how to attract the fans attention of the bird in the slingshot game. Rovio is proven giving a teasing snippets about presence of Angry Birds Space. Also in angrybirds.com / space, there is a great teaser with an  slingshot images located above of a planet.

February 16, 2012

Rovio reluctant to make Angry Birds BlackBerry version

Angry Birds exists in almost all smartphones,  except BlackBerry. And Rovio has its own reasons why reluctant to make a version for this Research in Motion mobile phone.



Indeed, until now Angry Birds can be played on almost any platform. Android, iOS, Symbian, Windows Phone and computer, even also available for Playbook. But not for BlackBerry phones.

"Now I ask you, how many BlackBerry phones that have touch screen? Just a little isn't it. That's what makes us not make Angry Birds on the BlackBerry," said Henri Holm, Senior Vice President, Rovio Asia.

When asked about the possibility of Angry Birds may be present at the upcoming BlackBerry series, Holm replied with pessimistic.

"We'll see, if the number is little, of course we will not do. Because our resources are very limited," said Holm.

Angry Birds until now is recorded played by 600 million people around the world. Rovio were trying more expand the  birds players with presenting Angry Birds on Facebook.

"Now, we want to eliminate the limitations of people who want to play Angry Birds. For BlackBerry users, can play Angry Birds on Facebook," said Holm.

February 15, 2012

What's new at Angry Birds on Facebook?

Rovio has just launched a new version of Angry Birds on Facebook. So what new features present in the game?

Well, apparently Angry Birds on Facebook has several features that are not in the other series. Which is the ability to invite other players to play together.

"At Angry Birds on Facebook, you can invite your friends on Facebook to play together," said Henri Holm, Senior Vice President, Rovio Asia.

Holm explained further, some features of Angry Birds on Facebook which claimed very interesting, such as:


Elements of Social Media
Utilizing Facebook means this game should be played together. That is one of the main features of the Angry Birds on Facebook. Users can compete to achieve the highest score, to get the awards in the form of gold, silver, and bronze.

Power-Ups
In addition to Mighty Eagle, Angry Birds on Facebook offer power-ups features to help destroy the egg thieves pig. This feature can be obtained at a certain level or it could be bought.

Talk about Power-Ups, this feature has several parts. Sling Scope, which can help in order the throw on target. Then Kling Sling, which makes the bird flew quickly.

In addition, there is Super Seeds that can enlarge the size of the angry birds that can cause greater damage effects. And lastly, there is Birdquake, which can release earthquake that knocked down all the pigs defense.

February 14, 2012

Angry Birds Officially Landing on Facebook

Rovio kept its promise to launch Angry Birds on Facebook coincided with Valentine's Day, on February 14th. Through the Facebook game, Rovio seems want to try different business types.

As reported by TechCrunch, Angry Birds for Facebook is a freemium game categories, like the other games that are on social networking. Users who want to play can start at no charge, but must pay if want power up. By extending payment to the application, Rovio can earn greater revenue per user, for them or for Facebook.

In the classic freemium model, users get first power up at no cost, but use  more, will make higher cost. There is Sling Scope to lock the target, Birdquake to shake up the pig on top of a tree, super Seeds to strengthen the birds, and King Sling to increase speed. For those who want a  fire bird for eternity, can buy a chance 1000 times power up usage at a price of U.S. $ 20.

Rovio also applied some increase in social features who allow users to see  their friends highest points, and invite others to compete via these sidebar flash game. Users can also send free power-up as a gift to their friends, and will appear in the form of Facebook notifications.

There is no doubt that pull Angry Birds slingshot will be more satisfying via the touch screen rather than a mouse or trackball. Power up also makes the game so easy, Rovio will need to increase the difficulty level to maintain user interest.

February 13, 2012

Instagram 2.1 Update, Give Refreshing Look and Lux Features

After in early last week Instagram had present a special edition Valentine's Day  application, this time  Instagram turn to rolled out  update version 2.1. Update 2.1 is going to present some improvements, for example, Lux which will bring additional options for image adjustment that will automatically issue a detailed highlights and shadows until the version of the high dynamic range (HDR).





In addition, this Instagram 2.1 version seems this application  look is refreshed, more simpler with the addition of the word 'bulge' on the capture button. Improved support for notification systems also present, while when viewing the notification can lead us directly to comment on the photos or profile related.

The Instagram also promised that for the future they will be more refreshing view of this application to avoid user boredom. For information, Instagram 2.1 can only run on the iOS 3.1.2 device and above, you can directly download it via the App Store.

February 10, 2012

Angry Birds Birdday Party Prime on Android

Doesn't feel the time goes so quickly, given the December two years ago, a small developer called Rovio released prime version of Angry Birds game for iPhone. 

After months went by, we have seen a variety of Angry Birds series by bringing a new level which regularly come to millions of users around the world who have downloaded this application.

As the second anniversary of this game from the first launch, Rovio giving the iOS users a special gift, which is Birdday Party update last December. Now turn the Android fans to join in with the presence of update to the Android Market with version 2.0.2.

In this update, Angry Birds comes with 15 new levels which makes the total Angry Birds game has 300 levels. Rovio is also open all the episodes from previous series. Also added some new graphics and menu design, as well as the newest member of Angry birds which is the orange bird from Seasons series, looks quite interesting is not it?