11/04/2011

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Lead Wars Updated Adding Asynchronous Online Play

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Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:30 am (PDT)



Lead Wars Updated Adding Asynchronous Online Play - Published on 11/04/11

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UK based DemonStudios today announces Lead Wars 1.3, a major update to its real-life, turn-based war simulation for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Lead Wars is a pencil and paper war game where skill is just as important as strategy. Each player controls a fleet of planes, tanks and artillery units around a hand-drawn battlefield on a piece of paper. Version 1.3 adds asynchronous online play thanks to the new turn-based gaming features of Game Center and iOS 5.

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom - DemonStudios today is pleased to announce the release of Lead Wars v1.3, the latest major update to its skill-based pencil and paper war game. This update adds asynchronous online play thanks to the new turn-based gaming features of Game Center and iOS 5. This means players can now battle online head-to-head making their moves whenever it suits and have up to 30 online games on the go all at once.

Lead Wars simulates the kind of games which were popular in the days before portable gaming devices. You control a fleet of planes, tanks and artillery units around a hand-drawn battlefield on a piece of paper, taking turns making long curve shots and strategic moves to try and outwit and out-skill your opponent.

This is not a simple path-drawing game - the mechanic works exactly like it does with a real pencil (try it!): Point a pencil straight down onto a piece of paper holding it with just your index finger on the top. Then, while pressing down firmly, slowly tilt the top of the pencil - beyond a critical angle threshold the tip will suddenly slip away leaving a line drawn on the paper. This line determines your move or shot on the battlefield.

Lead Wars simulates this 'old skool' paper war game mechanic using the touch-screen as if you're physically touching the top of a real pencil - see here for vids of the real life game and Lead Wars in action! http://www.youtube.com/DemonStudiosLtd

The best thing about playing Lead Wars on your iOS device though is you're not having to rub out all your previous moves, there's no arguments as to whether a shot hit or not and no dangerous flying pencils! The physical skill required to make your move makes the game challenging but great fun and very rewarding, particularly when you make that near-impossible curve shot around a wall to win the battle!

Features:
* Online multiplayer: Battle Live or Asynchronously
* Single-player vs-CPU and 2-player pass 'n' play
* Single-player Campaign - rise up through the Army ranks
* Map Creator - create your own battlefields and play them online
* 21 Game Center Achievements (9 hidden!) Leaderboard
* Simple touch controls - easy to learn but tricky to master
* Training missions and 70 Campaign missions
* Special 'MoveAid' system and in-game tips for beginners
* 8 standard built-in battlefields and store up to 75 custom maps
* Have up to 30 online games on the go at once on Game Center
* Have up to 25 local games on the go at once with auto-save
* Highly configurable rules of battle: choose action or strategy
* Four types of paper and three pencil leads
* Play your own iPod music in the background
* Auto-rotating interface - play in any orientation
* Automatic state resume, even after app is closed
* Universal App (iPad iPhone/iPod) fully supporting Retina Display
* Hand-drawn pencil art and verbal soundFX, just like the real game

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.2 or later
* Universal Application
* 13.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Lead Wars 1.3 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

DemonStudios: http://www.demonstudios.com
Lead Wars 1.3: http://www.demonstudios.com/DemonStudios/Lead_Wars.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/lead-wars/id393340337
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/DemonStudiosLtd
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Press Kit (zip): http://www.demonstudios.com/LeadWarsPressPack.zip

Located in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, DemonStudios Ltd was founded in 2008 by James Shaughnessy. After graduating from Manchester University he dabbled in the Net Yaroze home development PlayStation and created cover disk title Gravitation, before starting work professionally for Codemasters in 1999. After nearly 11 years there was itching to get his own company trading and go back to his one-man development roots, so left Codies at the end of 2009 and twelve months later released Lead Wars for iOS, under the DemonStudios brand. Since then the game has seen three major updates, notably adding AI and a single-player campaign, and most recently adding asynchronous online play. Another project is near completion called Logograph, an educational LOGO programming tool, plus a few other undisclosed ideas are in the pipeline. All Material and Software Copyright (C) 2011 DemonStudios Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Only One Registry Needed with New iPhone App - Wedding Registry

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Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:34 am (PDT)



Only One Registry Needed with New iPhone App - Wedding Registry - Published on 11/04/11

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iList Apps is pleased to announce Wedding Registry version 1.7, an important update to their app designed to make the wedding registry process fun and easy. With the new Wedding Registry App you only need just one wedding registry. Your friends and family can buy your gifts from anywhere they want, without being forced to shop at one or two particular stores. You create the registry by simply scanning the barcode of any item in any store using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 2.

South Lake, Texas- Brides and Grooms-to-be will love a new iPhone app designed to make the registry process fun and easy. With the new Wedding Registry App you only need just one wedding registry. Your friends and family can buy your gifts from anywhere they want, without being forced to shop at one or two particular stores. You create the registry by simply scanning the barcode of any item in any store using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 2.

"The Wedding Registry App makes the whole registry process fast, easy, and fun for everyone,"
says James A. McNeilly, of iList Apps which developed Wedding Registry.

Here's How it Works:
Simply download the free Wedding Registry app from the iTunes App Store to your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad2 and register for a free account, now, go shopping.

Next, scan the barcode of an item you would like added to your registry, or you can manually add the gifts to your list. The information is collected and categorized in your registry, both within the app and on the free companion website. You can customize and provide as much additional information as you like for every item. "The best part," says McNeilly, "You now have just one registry no matter how many different stores you've visited."

Your Friends and Family:
When your registry is completed you then notify each wedding guest to join your group account. Each member of your group will be able to access your entire registry. When a guest goes to your registry they can choose an item which includes; description, price, quantity, store and even pictures of all the items you scanned. When they select a gift and cross it off the list, the registry updates immediately to let everyone else know about it; because, let's face it; you only need one toaster oven!

Features of the Wedding Registry App:
* The barcode scanner makes it easy to catalog all items, regardless of what store your find them in.
* The app organizes items into categories, making it easy to find specific products on your registry.
* Picture icons help to properly identify the product.
* It's easy to share your registry list with others by using a group ID.
* The app allows you to make comments on products that you register for; i.e. "I like this blender best in the color black".
* The app updates your registry effortlessly, always current.
* Custom features let you personalize your registry background and display.

Choose from These Categories:
* Cookware - Cookware Sets, Fry & Saute Pans, Roasters, Teakettle
* Cutlery - Knife Sets, Slicing & Carving Sets, Cutting Boards
* Electrics - Blenders & Juicers, Coffee Makers, Food Processor, Toasters, Ovens
* Bake ware - Baking Dishes, Cake Pans, Sheet Pans
* Glass & Bar - Casual Glassware, Formal Glassware, Stemware
* Tabletop - Dinnerware, Flatware, Table Linens, Table Accessories
* Home Keeping - Cleaning Tools & Supplies, Food Storage, Irons and Laundry Care
* Bedding & Bath - Bed Linen Sets, Bath Towels Sets

Create a Personalized Invitation:
Create a personalized invitation for your very special day in these easy steps:
* Enter your names
* Enter the date and time
* Enter the place of attendance
* Tap the map it feature and Google maps takes you there!

The iList Wedding Registry App makes the exciting time of planning a wedding much less stressful. Download it today from the iTunes App Store to your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad2 and register for a free account.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 2.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
iList - Wedding Registry 1.7 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Wedding Registry 1.7: http://www.ilistapp.com/wedding_registry
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id453734688
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iList Apps is headquartered in Southlake, Texas, is a partnership committed to making everyone's busy lifestyles easier and more straightforward while still maintaining time for fun, family and friends. iList Apps is a full-service mobile application development company that will take anyone's idea and turn it into a fully-functioning mobile solution. In addition to developing Wedding Registry, Baby Registry and MyList, the management team is passionately committed to insuring innovation, quality and customer service from inception of the application to customer feedback after the purchase. The app is being promoted by Westwind iPhone App Publicity. Copyright (C) 2011 iList Apps. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
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Word Search Party celebrates 5,000,000 games with prize for lucky pl

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Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:34 am (PDT)



Word Search Party celebrates 5,000,000 games with prize for lucky player - Published on 11/04/11

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UK based Lightwood Games is delighted to announce that their iPhone and iPad game, Word Search Party, is rapidly approaching an exciting milestone: the five millionth word search played. Whoever plays game number 5,000,000 will win an iTunes gift card. Word Search Party is the first ever multi-player word search game. Users can compete against others to see who can find words the quickest, challenging nearby friends using Bluetooth or taking on the world through Apple's Game Center.

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Lightwood Games is delighted to announce that their iPhone and iPad game, Word Search Party, is rapidly approaching an exciting milestone: the five millionth word search played. Whoever plays game number 5,000,000 will win a $25 iTunes gift card.

The popular word puzzle app was released in October 2010 and has been praised by players as "The best word game on iPhone" and "Brilliant for the whole family" with an average four-star rating in the App Store and has achieved top ten rankings in more than 30 countries.

Word Search Party is the first ever multi-player word search game. Users can compete against others to see who can find words the quickest, challenging nearby friends using Bluetooth or taking on the world through Apple's Game Center. Another unique feature is the large library of word lists that are used to generate puzzles, which is compiled from submissions by players. Currently, there are more than 4,000 puzzles available in the game, with users adding more every day.

"I can't describe how thrilled I am with the success of Word Search Party", said Lightwood's Chris Newman. "It's amazing that more than a year later it's still as popular as ever with word game fans."

Newman expects the five millionth hand to hit some time during the week beginning November 7th. A game counter has been added to the app to show the current total. Word Search Party is a free app supported by advertising and in-app purchase upgrades. All players are eligible for the 5,000,000th game prize, without the requirement to purchase an upgrade.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 7.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Word Search Party 1.42 is free, ad supported and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Lightwood Games: http://www.lightwoodgames.com/
Word Search Party 1.42: http://www.lightwoodgames.com/wordsearch.php
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/word-search-party/id381720064
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Lightwood Games is a software development company based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, specialising in web-based and mobile applications. They provide bespoke programming services to clients worldwide as well as publishing their own range of applications. Copyright (C) 2011 Lightwood Consultancy Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Sleep Calculator - A Magical Way to a better night's sleep

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Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:35 am (PDT)



Sleep Calculator - A Magical Way to a better night's sleep - Published on 11/04/11

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MOGRAFI announces the release of Sleep Calculator 1.0, a beautifully animated sleep resource for iOS devices. A good night's sleep is often the best way to help you cope with stress, solve problems, or recover from illness. Sleep Calculator counts backwards in sleep cycles, helping you figure out the best time to get a deep sleep. Sleep Calculator is a universal app, taking advantage of unique iOS device features, and features two different calculators - "Wake up by..." and "Sleep now".

Brooklyn, New York - MOGRAFI announces the release of Sleep Calculator, a beautifully animated sleep resource for iOS devices.

A good night's sleep is often the best way to help you cope with stress, solve problems, or recover from illness. Healthful rest consists of 5-6 complete sleep cycles lasting approximately 90 minutes each.

Sleep Calculator counts backwards in sleep cycles, helping you figure out the best time to get a deep sleep.

Sleep Calculator is a universal app, taking advantage of the iPad's extra screen space as well as supporting the unique features offered for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Sleep Calculator features two different modes - the first mode allows you to select when you would like to wake up and the second allows you to calculate the ideal wake times based on sleeping immediately.

"We really wanted to take advantage of the extra screen real-estate of the iPad and took special interest in creating beautiful looping animated backdrops. We really want to impart a sense of wonder and magic to help users get into the mood for a good night's sleep" says Joe Russ , Creative Director of MOGRAFI, "We would love to add more backgrounds in a future update and we are taking suggestions from our users for inspiration!"

Sleep Calculator is available now in the iTunes App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch at the launch price of $0.99 (over 66% off). Requires iOS 4.0 or later.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 19.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Sleep Calculator 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Medical category.

MOGRAFI: http://www.mografi.com/
Sleep Calculator 1.0: http://www.mografi.com/apps/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/sleep-calculator-deep-sleep/id475217770
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Press Kit (zip): http://mografi.com/sleepcalculator_presskit.zip

MOGRAFI is the creative outlet of Joe Russ, who is an art director and motion graphics artist based in New York City. Copyright (C) 2011 MOGRAFI. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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TinkrLabs releases Navajo Toddler HD 1.0 for the iPad

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Fri Nov 4, 2011 4:01 am (PDT)



TinkrLabs releases Navajo Toddler HD 1.0 for the iPad - Published on 11/04/11

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Arizona based TinkrLabs today introduces Navajo Toddler HD 1.0, the iPad version of its popular educational app. Navajo Toddler is an engaging interactive flash card system for children to become familiar with the Navajo language. Featuring high-quality & fun illustrations that help increase retention, children will learn the basic words for each category and will hear the audio of the word in Navajo. This iPad app includes 5 categories that include food, numbers, body parts, animals and colors.

Phoenix, Arizona - TinkrLabs today is pleased to announce the iPad version of the Navajo Toddler application. The educational app is developed exclusively for Apple's iPad product. Navajo Toddler is an engaging interactive flash card system for children to become familiar with the Navajo language. This iPad app includes 5 categories that include food, numbers, body parts, animals and colors. Children will learn the basic words for each category and will hear the audio of the word in Navajo.

"As a Navajo, I have the vision of bridging the gap between modern technology and the Navajo language," said Isreal Shortman of TinkrLabs. "Also, I want to encourage technology innovation among my peers within the Navajo reservation".

Here's what is in the Navajo Toddler app:
* Develop basic vocabulary in Navajo
* Immerse your child through our use of a native Navajo speaker
* Form word relationships quickly with categories of content
* High-quality and fun illustrations that help increase retention

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 4.1 or later
* 4.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Navajo Toddler HD 1.0 is available for only $0.99 (USD) exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. More lessons will be available soon along with games.

TinkrLabs: http://www.tinkrlabs.com
Navajo Toddler HD 1.0: http://www.tinkrlabs.com/#apps
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Located in Phoenix, Arizona, TinkrLabs is a start up company focusing on educational applications for kids on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android. Copyright (C) 2011 Tinkrlabs. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
isreal@tinkrlabs.com

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