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Friday, September 30, 2011

Huge Update For Camera Plus Pro

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We were pretty impressed by Camera Plus Pro when it was reviewed last summer. Clearly developers, Global Delight, didn’t want to rest on their impressive laurels as version 4.0 of Camera Plus Pro, released today, promises to the bring the best out of the iPhone camera in terms of photography and performance. Some of these changes are simple such as the fact that the app is now 30x faster, others are much more complex such as the UI makeover, new capture engine and a plethora of different filters. The main thing to take from all this is that Camera Plus Pro is all the more essential a purchase for anyone keen to use the camera functionality regularly.

18 new Live Photo Filters have been added allowing users to preview photos in full screen while adding new filters and looks to the imagery. Camera effects like grid lines, touch exposure and a white balanced lock enhances this all the more. Live photo editing means that users can see just how much their photos are improved by adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness, tint and temperature quickly and easily. Distortion effects provide plenty of benefits as well.

9 Live Video Filters have been added for those creating videos with the app. The new Smooth Video Zoom functionality boosts video recording too thanks to its jerk-free promise.

With the capture engine being so much faster than before, instant saving is possible with the ability to capture 40 back-to-back photos at full resolution. Re-adjusting images, rotating or cropping photos is just as simple with one single motion doing everything.

It’s impressive stuff for an already excellent photography app. Camera Plus Pro is regularly priced at $2.99 but to celebrate the latest release, it’s priced at a mere $0.99 for the next week. An ideal time to check it out then.



Apps mentioned in this post: Camera Plus Pro: The Ultimate Photo and Video App with Cool Filters


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Jennifer Allen 01 Oct, 2011


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Holy Crap, Bladeslinger!

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To think, I’d nver heard of Bladeslinger before roughly fifteen minutes ago, but now I find myself obsessively searching for any kind of release date that’s more specific than “Q4 2011.” In my defense, I think it’s with good reason. Not to jump on the hype train, but Luma Arcade seems to have crafted a very compelling world and an awesome game to flesh it out with. Oh, and it looks freaking amazing.

Set in an alternate and rather depressing (although that could just be coincidental) future, BLadeslinger tells the story of William Glaston’s homecoming. A homecoming made much more interesting and game-centric when he finds Hammer’s Peak to be overrun with horrible mutants that are just as aggressive as they are ugly. He’ll have to fight his way through the town using a bunch of different weapons and abilities, then find and “fix” the problem at the heart of it all. So “The Usual,” basically.

According to the website, it’s a “3rd person action brawler” that utilizes gesture-based controls. It certainly has that air about it in the video below. I just hope it’s responsive and smooth, which it looks to be but there’s no way to know for certain until it’s out.

I’m also curious about these abilities that Glaston will eventually gain. I’m pretty sure one can be seen in the clip (where he does the Ground Pound), but it almost looked like a one-off. Like it’s some kind of single-use item or something. Then again, maybe it can only be used once per fight. Or maybe the “card burning” effect was only used to illustrate the activation of the ability and not “using it up” as it were. Gah! Too many questions!

I think it’s safe to say that expectations will probably be pretty high for this pseudo-steampunk alternate future mutant-fighting western. Assuming nothing goes awry, I think Luma Arcade can pull it off. I mean, it looks like they have a finished game already. Here’s to hoping we can nab Bladeslinger off of the App Store in the earlier part of Q4 rather than later.




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Boss Battles is a Game That Does Indeed Have Bosses, and Battling Thereof

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Game titles nowadays are often just so ambiguous. Boss Battles from Backflip Studios doesn’t muck around with any kind of ambiguity in its title. This is a shoot ‘em up that is pretty much all about the boss battles. There are eight different bosses to take on, each with different attacks and weak spots. When a boss is defeated, the player nets a bounty of gems for the conquest, which can be spent on ship upgrades such as support weapons. Repeat battles get more challenging, but also more lucrative. Defeat will come to the player often, so thankfully each boss fight begins with a wave of normal enemies that are just there for collecting gems, which go toward upgrades. The game is free to play, supported by ads and in-app purchases of additional gems. This all goes without mentioning that the protagonist is a squirrel with a commanding officer who is a bear. Why? Well, why not?






Apps mentioned in this post: Boss Battles, Boss Battles HD


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FX Photo Studio HD Review

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FX Photo Studio HD Review

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Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: LIMITLESS POTENTIAL
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad

The bigger and better version of the successful iPhone photo editing tool.

 

Developer: MacPhun
Price: $2.99 (currently on sale at $1.99
Version Reviewed: 4.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2

iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Re-use Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 4.08 out of 5 stars

I was thoroughly impressed with FX Photo Studio when I reviewed it for the iPhone earlier this year. So impressed that I still use it frequently when out and about. Now, with the latest update for FX Photo Studio HD, there’s an ideal reason to purchase the app for the iPad.

Working much like the iPhone version, FX Photo Studio HD offers a comprehensive 194 photo effects and filters in all. They’re an impressive bunch covering a wide range of purposes. Users can add a burnt paper look to their images, brush stroke effects, pencil outlines, mirror distortions, even a rather freaky looking symmetry effect that can create two heads when dealing with photos of animals or people. A 3D effect is even possible working alongside red/blue glasses.

It doesn’t end there though with the most powerful feature within the app yet to be mentioned: the masking feature. Much like with image editing desktop applications, users can control how an image looks thanks to the power of masking and color splashing. This means that the effects only need be applied to part of an image rather than the entire photo, thus creating an unique effect only limited by the user’s imagination.

Thanks to the extra screen space of the iPad, FX Photo Studio HD feels less cluttered than the iPhone version. It’s also faster to switch effects making it all the more tempting to spend ages adjusting things. Each option is clearly defined with a plethora of sliders making things in-depth yet simple to conduct.

Sharing options are there with the ability to import images from Facebook and also share to Instagram, Flickr, Twitter and Tumblr easily.

FX Photo Studio HD covers all the bases for what anyone could want from an image editing app and it’s stronger for it. Currently priced at $1.99 it’s a bargain but even when the price goes back up, it’ll still be an essential purchase for those wanting to edit images on their iPad.




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Ball Towers HD Review

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Ball Towers HD Review

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Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: OOH SHINY
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad

Navigate marbles through devious courses all through skillful turns of the iPad in this game by ASK Homework.

 

Developer: ASK Homework
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.2
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2

Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars
Replay Value Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.64 out of 5 stars

Whether it’s true or not, when playing Ball Towers HD, one may get the sense that they are playing an engine demo. Players are presented with graphics that are very pretty technically but also nondescript and sterile with music to match. It’s almost like “here’s this marble rolling game to quickly show off what this engine is capable before someone finds its true potential.” However, that’s all conjecture. Regardless of whether or not it deserves such flashy graphics, the actual game of Ball Towers HD is perfectly serviceable.

Anyone who has played Marble Madness, Super Monkey Ball, or any other game where the point is to roll a ball into a cup will be right at home with Ball Towers HD. Each of the 45 levels, split across three difficulties, presents players with a looping ramp and by tilting their iPad, players must navigate their marble down said ramp. The designs of the ramps themselves are fine but not mind-blowing by any means.

Each level can be breezed through in less than a minute, but since faster scores yield more medals, there is an incentive for players to return to stages they’ve already completed. Also, later levels do offer a decent challenge. If the ball falls off the edge once, players get a second life represented by a neat rewind animation. However, many times the windmill hazard that knocked the ball off the first time will just do it again.

Luckily, there’s no challenge in learning the controls. Tilting the iPad to roll is smooth and responsive. Since the ball is locked on a rail though, on easier levels the game sometimes seems to play itself. Harder levels like the advanced pack and the upcoming expert pack definitely require some skill however.

Rolling through Ball Towers HD is a pretty, pleasant diversion. It just doesn’t leave that much of a lasting impression. At $0.99 it probably doesn’t have to but it would still be nice if it did.



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Babes VS Robots

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Babes VS Robots

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Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: BABEALICIOUS
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad

Babes blowing up robots in a fun game with a quick learning curve, interesting backgrounds and tons of levels. Babes VS Robots lives up to its name.

 

Developer: PYNTAIL, LLC.
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.01
Device Reviewed On: iPod touch

Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Replay Value Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.31 out of 5 stars

Blowing up robots in my spare time as a hot ginger protagonist? Please and thank you. While some my liken this physics based game back to that other physics game that rocked the iOS platforms' world and spawned several thousand video posts of the most random assortment of fandom, Babes VS Robots can definitely hold it's own. Which is important, especially when saving the world from conquering hordes of soulless robots.

The dynamic group of femme fatales known as The Babes have been captured by automatons of destruction. Alas, humanity is on the brink of extinction and the only hope is Red Roxy, a member of the Babes who managed to escape capture. Use Red Roxy to take revenge on these mechanical menaces. Blow up the bots using multiple weapons and combat strategy. A combination of brute force and thoughtful attacks will get more points then just leveling the field in this game. With 63 levels this physics based blow-um-up is some good playtime.

As most have figured out by now, I am in love with musicality. Apart from blowing up robots, which is just plain thrilling, Babes VS Robots has some delightful music and sound effects. A good explosion sound is quite satisfying. It personally puts me in a jaunty mood. The game play is fun, the challenges vary from easy to brow furrowing and silent cursing, and the learning curve is relatively low and quick. However, just because it is easy to learn does not mean that it will be just as easy to master.

The downsides to Babes VS Robots? The sensitivity of the aiming and power of the weapons launcher seems to be a bit too touchy. If players move their finger just a hair in the wrong direction, their weapon ends up in the ground directly in front of them instead of going completely vertical for some of those narrow aerial shots. The other issue is the enforced purchase of themes after you complete the first 21 levels. With 8 themes, of which only 2 themes are available now, the cost of the game will end up being 7x the original purchase price. Is $8 when spread out over a few weeks or months really that much, especially when some of us spend more on high calorie sugary coffee drinks in a 48 hour period? Each individual gamer can make the call on that.

All in all Babes VS Robots is a fun physics based game with a quick learning curve, interesting scenes, good music and sound effects, and can potentially have a massive amount of levels once all the themes are created and if the gamer is willing to pay for them.



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Danyel Rios 01 Oct, 2011


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FrEEday Vol 60

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Slam Dunk King:
There is now an alternative for when rain, sleet, or snow cancels time on the basketball courts, and that is Slam Dunk King. This game will challenge players to prove they are the master of the courts by performing insane trick drunks and smooth moves. Players will need to harness the unique mascot power-ups, chain together over a dozen tricks, and prove they are worthy of the title of king. There are three modes to play, several unlockables, and tons of action. Who’s master of the court now, punk?


Boss Battles:
Boss Battles is a top-down shooter where players will take on missions to hunt down and destroy renegades of the galaxy. To do this, players will need to upgrade their ship with collected space gems while calling on the power of their skill and dexterity to destroy the horrific enemies. There are eight bosses, five difficulty levels, and plenty of upgrades to keep this game addicting and enjoyable for hours on end. One round is all it’ll take to sink those addicting hooks into unsuspecting victims.





Teledraw:
Remember playing the Telephone game from back in the day? Well, the hilarity of messing up messages and blaming someone else for screwing it up has made its way to iOS, but with a twist. Teledraw starts by giving a player a phrase, the next person must draw out that phrase, and the following player will try to describe the phrase. It is like Pictionary married Telephone, and this is the party game that spawned.


Fleets War:
Fleets War takes a dash or role-playing and sprinkles it with some strategy, and throws is all into a naval warfare cake. Players will be creating fleets of classic naval ships and heading to battle in this turn-based strategy game. As pirates, monsters, and evil forces are conquered, experience is earned and used for upgrading the fleet into a devastating naval force. With over 40 ship classes to pick from, and 50 unique quests, there will be a lot of time spent on the high seas.


Mooncraft:
Minecraft maybe months away from its iOS release, but that has not stopped fans from bringing the explore and create addiction to iOS. Mooncraft puts players on the moon where they will explore, build, and become hopelessly addicted. Harvest alien trees, build a shelter, decipher clues from enemy astronauts, and create exotic technological items. The landscape is endless, the gaming possibilities endless, and the addiction through the roof. Good luck putting this one down.


Apps mentioned in this post: Boss Battles, Boss Battles HD, Fleets War, mooncraft, Slam Dunk King, Teledraw


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Stop Motion Studio Review

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Stop Motion Studio Review

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on September 30th, 2011
Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: GREAT FUN
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

A reasonably-priced app for satisfying the inner animation producer in all of us. Its low price point makes it suitable for anyone who really just wants to give it a go and isn't too concerned about production quality.

 

Developer: CatEater
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 2

iPhone Integration Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars

I'd always been interested in stop-motion filming but I was deterred by the idea that I'd need a lot of expensive equipment. When I first saw Stop Motion Studio by CatEater I was intrigued, and after I played around with the app for several hours, I have to admit I am hooked.

The interface is fairly simple. It comes preloaded with a short clip that says "Welcome" so users can see what a stop-motion video looks like. Press the plus sign to start a new video and it immediately turns on the rear-facing camera. The button with the red LED is the trigger and the gear icon opens up quite a few additional options, like a delay timer and a zoom (which doesn't zoom much). This menu bar is where different frame rates can be set, as well as SD or HD quality. Mysteriously, the "focus" option was grayed out for me.

I quickly discovered that some kind of tripod, even a makeshift one, is essential – I tried it without at first and wasn't happy with the results. Don't bother rigging up a full studio background though; the jittering, shadows and inconsistent speed is part of the charm of amateur stop-motion filming. Propping up the iPad up on a hinged cover will work fine, or balance it on two soup cans over the paper like I did. Many people who reviewed this app in the iTunes store complained about the lack of options for muting the sound or turning off the frame preview button, and due to an unfortunate decision on the UI designer's part, these buttons are hidden to the far right of the menu bar. The user needs to drag the bar to the left to expose them. I'd recommend turning off the frame preview (it's on by default) and turning on the overlay option, which displays the previous frame at a reduced opacity on top of the camera image. This makes it much easier to line up shots.

The video attached to this article took me about 40 minutes to create and was shot using the HD (720×1280) option. Rendering took about 2 minutes, and produced a 2.82 MB .mov video. Be warned that my example is a little lame: I am not a great artist, and this is my first attempt at any kind of filmmaking.

Unfortunately when I tried to email the file to myself the app froze, requiring a hard reboot of my iPad to recover. The second time I chose to save it to my Camera Roll and it cooperated, and I was able to pull it onto my laptop with iTunes. Options also exist to send the movie directly to YouTube or Facebook.

Overall, Stop Motion Studio is a fun little program that makes it ridiculously simple to do stop-motion filming and outperforms similar, more expensive apps. The trouble I ran into trying to get it off my iPad is a little worrisome, and hopefully CatEater releases a fix for this soon.


Stop Motion Studio


Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
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$0.99
Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: GREAT FUN
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Released: 2011-09-07 :: Category: Photography

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