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Take a Bite Out of Vampireville: Haunted Castle Adventure

Jennifer Beam — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:20:53 +0000

Vampireville is a seek-and-find game that features a rich, progressive story line with hidden object tasks, puzzles and mini-games spanning a total of 24 chapters. The premise of the story leads players to assume the role of a real estate appraiser checking out an ancient castle up for auction. With McGyver-like skills, you will weld broken water pipes, hunt down a ghost dog and pick locks all by employing random objects found in each scene. Players also interact with one rude-as-heck undead butler that can’t even be bothered to show you to your room when you arrive. Can you complete the story or will you go batty like your predecessor?

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PiggyWoogy Huffs and Puffs and Breathes New Life into Match-Three Classics

Jennifer Beam — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:19 +0000

Once upon a time there were two pigs who built their castle out of jewels…Well, maybe that’s not the exact version of the classic tale, but this game isn’t the exact version of the classic game it appears to be. PiggyWoogy is a version of the classic match-three puzzler and while it has a very Bejeweled feel to it, PiggyWoogy is a clever recreation of classic gameplay. PiggyWoogy’s storyline is simple – save piggy and his sweetheart swine from the invading woogys (wolves) by making matches within the castle’s jeweled wall.

Just like you would expect from similar game boards, different colored jewels are rearranged to connect three or more. As the matches disappear, new jewels fall into place. The difference in PiggyWoogy is the wolves that are scaling the jeweled wall. The right combinations will dislodge the wolves, causing them to fall. Rather than playing against a clock, players are pitted against the wolves. The levels are cleared by dislodging each level’s preset number of wolves.

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Crystal War Blood Field is Perfect Blend of RPG and RTS for iOS

Greg Dawson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:35:36 +0000

Crystal War Blood Field is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that is the sequel to Crystal War, which became quite popular among mobile gamers. The one thing missing was the ability to game against other fans. Now, by popular demand, multi-player in real-time is available. Even better, the iOS game still delivers on all facets, making it a sure hit among new and veteran fans.

As with the original, gameplay is smooth, engaging and built around a fairly elaborate storyline, which starts with the Goblins unifying after 100 years. The new leader, a four-armed monstrosity abandoned at birth, “Black Chuck Houser” has used his unsurmountable will to survive, overwhelming power, and unrivaled cunning to fuel his unprecedented rise to the top of the Goblin ranks. You are the only person that stands in his way.

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Where’s My Water? is a Proven Winner

Jennifer Beam — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:03 +0000

Disney Mobile’s Where’s My Water? has received some well-deserved accolades as a top-rated game and indeed, since it’s release in September the water-physics puzzle game has been a top seller in the App Store. For fans of the Swampy and Cranky battle for bathwater, the recent update that included “Cranky’s Story” is a welcome addition to an already stellar game. Where’s My Water? features seven different sewer worlds with 20 levels each and the recent introduction of Cranky’s Story provides an additional 5 with the option to purchase additional chapters.

The premise of Where’s My Water? is to solve each level by creating water flow to Swampy’s bathtub. Swampy is a hygiene-oriented alligator who really loves to take baths, but his nemesis Cranky is trying to block the water. To help Swampy stay clean, players solve various puzzles by digging out dirt and removing obstacles that prevent water flow. Levels become progressively more challenging as new obstacles and elements are introduced.

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aFinance Budget 3 Makes Mobile Budgeting a Breeze for iOS

Greg Dawson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:40:41 +0000

Budgeting in the current economic times is essential to making every dollar count, but tracking every one of those dollars can be cumbersome. Sure, we all know we should budget, but let’s face it, it’s not the most exciting task. One app that makes it bareable is aFinance Budget 3 and almost makes number crunching fun. Not really, but it’s super helpful.

If you’re new to mobile budgeting, aFinance Budget 3 is very intuitive and takes the guesswork out of setup with an easy-to-use user interface that walks you through it one step at a time. One of the most important features is the built-in calendar tab that provides a simple way to input recurring income or outcome. It can also be set to specific frequencies such as a one-time payment or repeat at various time periods. It also allows you to set it up as a silent alert directly within the app. I love this feature since it removes the step of having to go into settings.

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6 Ways to Shake Your Bad Habits! Top Goal Tracking Apps for iPhone

Barbara Holbrook — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:15:52 +0000

What’s your secret? What’s your terrible vice, your one bad habit that you just can’t seem to drop? Everyone has at least one, and whether it’s smoking too much, swearing too frequently, or forgetting to put on pants, help is only a download away. Perhaps, you just need the right goal tracking app to turn it all around! Use the new year or your birthday or the nearest holiday of your choosing as a milestone. Say to yourself “Self, henceforth from this International Migratory Bird Day (the second Saturday in May) you will no longer leave shopping carts in parking spaces at the supermarket, but instead will take them to the cart return like a civilized human being.” Ahem.

If you’re having trouble sticking to your goals, tracking your progress with your iPhone or iPad can be a great way to stay motivated. Use it as a high-tech reminder of your goal or a journal for tracking success. Check out these goal tracking apps from the App Store, and start on the path to becoming a new you.

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Stitcher Radio Excels as a Discovery Engine for Internet Radio Enthusiasts

Barbara Holbrook — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:25:55 +0000

Stitcher Radio is an extremely useful free app for anyone who want to keep current on news and events. Voted one of the top 5 news apps by Apple in 2011, Stitcher turns your iPhone or iPad into a custom radio station by streaming your personalized selection of podcasts, live broadcasts, and on-demand content from more than 5000 sources — including many of the top programs from NPR, BBC, CNN, Fox and others. It’s a handy tool to have to access to, especially if you frequently travel where there is no direct Internet connection or traditional radio available.

One of the great things about Stitcher Radio is that it’s really free — not masquerading as free with subscription fees lurking in the fine print. Simply install the app and after a short registration (using your email or Facebook Connect) to start listening. Not sure where to tune in first? Pick a few topics and Stitcher will suggest programs you might be interested in.

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Skype for iPad Still Offering Same Great Service As the Original

Greg Dawson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:15:29 +0000

A few years ago, I offered English lessons via Skype to anyone wanting to improve their conversational skills. I spoke to a wide range of people, including a student from Japan, a businessmen from India and a mom in Spain. It was a lot of fun and it would have been extremely expensive had I not had Skype. Now, I use it as a business communication tool via my iPad as one of my clients has an office in Germany and another likes to use it for video conference calls.

When I first met the women who would become my wife, we “Skyped” almost daily as we were living three hours apart in the beginning. Sure, we could have just used our cell numbers, but being able to make that face-to-face contact was essential to keeping an extra level of emotional connection going between visits. The fact that it was free just made it even easier to use.

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Get The Latest Version of Facebook App for Social Networking on the Go

Jennifer Beam — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:15:39 +0000

Hard as it might be to imagine anyone NOT using Facebook, if you’re still not sold on Facebook, let 2012 be the year you jump on board the social networking bandwagon. If you’re on Facebook, but haven’t been using it because the only computer you’re ever chained to is the one at work, then by all means it’s time to check out the mobile version for iPhone. The mobile app has what many consider to be simpler and just as user-friendly features as the full site and still keeps you connected with friends, family and the strangers who care about you!

Downloading the Facebook app is quick, easy and free. It’s updated fairly regularly, not always for the best, but barring any major interface changes it’s easy to navigate and gives you a consolidated, in-a-nut-shell, no-nonsense version that fits in the palm of your hand. There’s access to your favorite Facebook apps like Words With Friends, chat and messaging, and the news feed can be sorted by most recent or highlighted stories. The newest version also includes access to your Facebook timeline (if you have one).

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6 iPhone Apps for Rocket Scientists and Other Brainy Types

Peter Miller — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:30:48 +0000

You know how when something is easy, people will say, “Well, it’s not exactly rocket science”? This time, we are literally talking about rocket science. This stuff is tricky, so hard-working rocket scientists need all the help they can get. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best iOS apps to help along the [...]