5/10/2012

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Help Rescue The Lost Zombie Kittens In Meow Maze Zombie Cats

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Thu May 10, 2012 5:01 am (PDT)



Help Rescue The Lost Zombie Kittens In Meow Maze Zombie Cats - Published on 05/10/12

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In collaboration with popular game and app-portal Daily App Dream, independent developer RoboNacho Systems are offering their highly amusing and entertaining iPhone and iPad game, Meow Maze Zombie Cats 1.0.1, for Free in a limited-time promotion, beginning May 10th 2012. In �Meow Maze Zombie Cats�, you play the role of the �The Crazy Cat Lady�, and your task is to help rescue the lost zombie kittens in different mazes, and bring them home safely to their zombie kittie-momma.

Brooklyn, New York - In collaboration with popular games- and app-portal, Daily App Dream, independent developer RoboNacho Systems are offering their highly amusing and entertaining iPhone and iPad game, �Meow Maze Zombie Cats�, for Free in a limited-time promotion, beginning May 10th 2012.

In �Meow Maze Zombie Cats�, you play the role of a character with striking resemblance to �The Crazy Cat Lady�, and your task is to help rescue the lost zombie kittens in different mazes, and bring them home safely to their zombie kittie-momma! Zombie kittens are very fragile and unpredictable creatures, and it�s critical that you perform this task as quickly as possible, and in reward, the faster you succeed, the more coins you can win and collect! Your initial playable character is Memaw Mable, and by collecting (or buying) and using coins, other characters such as Percy Pippycock, Viola Vickers, Mitch Marbles, and Moonbeam Daydream become available as upgrades.

By rescuing kittens you will eventually gather enough coins to upgrade not only your character, but also unlock other levels and gather items. As each maze is randomly generated at each play, there is unlimited and infinite entertainment value ahead! Featuring single-, as well as a multi-player mode (where you can go head-to-head against other players through Game Center Support), rescuing zombie kittens has never been more fun, and best of all you don�t need to change the dirty litter box!

With its cute gameplay, fun sounds, crisp graphics (Retina support where applicable), unlimited levels, in-app coin pack purchases, and upgrades such as fanny packs and unique hats, �Meow Maze Zombie Cats� will have you purring your own �zombie meow� all the way to the App Store.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.1 or later
* 13.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time, Meow Maze Zombie Cats 1.0.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Journalists interested in a promo code or further information and additional assets should contact the developer by sending an email to Aaron James. Members of the press are also encouraged to visit RoboNacho Systems online to learn more about this, and other games and apps by the developer.

RoboNacho Systems: http://www.robonacho.com
Meow Maze Zombie Cats 1.0.1: http://robonacho.com/game-apps/meow-maze-zombie-cats-game/#.T6uetr-fsps
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/meow-maze-zombie-cats-game/id512956419
Screenshot: http://robonacho.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gamecenter-game-meow-maze-zombie-cats.png
App Icon: http://robonacho.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/meowmazezombies-512x512.png

RoboNacho Systems is an indie gaming company that creates fun and entertaining apps for the iOS platforms. Copyright (C) 2012 RoboNacho Systems. 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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Aaron James
Co-founder
314-724-4479
United States
info@robonacho.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/RoboNacho/217284075018358?sk
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/RoboNacho

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Best Children's Time Telling App Now Available on Mac, by GiggleUp

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Thu May 10, 2012 5:30 am (PDT)



Best Children's Time Telling App Now Available on Mac, by GiggleUp - Published on 05/10/12

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Melbourne-based GiggleUp Pty Ltd today announces Interactive Telling Time for Mac OS X. Featured by Apple as 'App of the Week' in multiple countries, this carefully thought out educational app features five game modes and one tutorial mode designed for young learners. It is great for independent learning, with customizable difficulty levels to accompany the child's progress; but can also be a useful tool for parents to guide younger children in learning about the time in a fun and easy way.

Melbourne, Australia - The popular children's educational app, Interactive Telling Time, that was featured by Apple as 'App of the Week' in multiple countries is now available on the Apple Mac, GiggleUp is pleased to announce today.

This carefully thought out educational app features five game modes and one tutorial mode designed for young learners. It is great for independent learning, with customizable difficulty levels to accompany the child's progress; but can also be a useful tool for parents to guide younger children in learning about the time in a fun and easy way.

"We understand the many challenges faced by parents when explaining concepts to young children and that is why Interactive Telling Time balances the need for learning with fun and interactive games." said Benjamin Lee of GiggleUp.

Interactive Telling Time comes beautifully illustrated with adorable graphics and encouraging voice-overs. This app sets out to create a kid-friendly environment for young children to explore complicated concepts of time, including:

* How to tell the time by reading a clock
* How to set the time via interactive clocks with movable hour and minute hands
* How to switch between analog and digital clocks
* How to use AM/PM, 12 hour and 24 hour clock notation
* How to tell between daytime and night time
* How to use related terms such as 'o'clock', 'midnight', 'half past', 'quarter past', 'quarter to', 'past', 'to', etc.

This app caters for every stage of the learning process, with 5 difficulty levels to choose from, a scoreboard to keep track of the child's progress as well as a tutorial mode to get them started. Players are encouraged to complete the set tasks in order to earn new items for their 'Virtual Aquarium'!

Other fun games include:
'Stop the Clock!' - Players must stop the minute hand ticking at the correct time. (For example, "stop the clock at 9:45!")
A clock puzzle - Kids learn the positions and use of all clock components such as the digits, the hour hand and the minute hand.

With multiple languages available, this app can also be a useful tool for adults wishing to learn how to tell the time in a foreign language. (Includes English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese)

"Interactive Telling Time" is the latest app from GiggleUp, and it joins an expanding portfolio of creative, entertaining and educational apps, including the best selling puzzle series. Through these applications, GiggleUp aims to bring the best early learning experience to every child.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Interactive Telling Time - Learning to tell time is fun is now available for $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

GiggleUp: http://www.GiggleUp.com
Interactive Telling Time: http://www.giggleup.com/pages/moreinfo.php?app=003
Purchase and Download (MAS): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/interactive-telling-time-learning/id519609077?ls=1&mt=12
Purchase and Download (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/app/interactive-telling-time-learning/id477389150
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCWr_eivjbE

GiggleUp Pty Ltd is a company based in Melbourne, Australia. Our company goal is to create educational apps that empower our kids with learning skills through fun and engaging activities/games. GiggleUp Pty Ltd is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Copyright (C) 2012 GiggleUp Pty 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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Benjamin Lee
Marketing Director
Australia
ContactUs@GiggleUp.com

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Big Fat Movie Quiz 1.0 for iOS - Know Your Movies? Guess Again

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Thu May 10, 2012 6:00 am (PDT)



Big Fat Movie Quiz 1.0 for iOS - Know Your Movies? Guess Again - Published on 05/10/12

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Think you know your films? Think again! Independent developer, Craig Smart today introduces Big Fat Movie Quiz 1.0, his brand new movie quiz app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Big Fat Movie Quiz comes in 5 parts, to stop you getting bored of the same kind of questions. Amazing question drawings and sound play are just some of the kind of question you will be asked. And if you need help, there is also a link to IMDb to help every time you get a question wrong.

Doncaster, United Kingdom - Independent developer, Craig Smart today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Big Fat Movie Quiz 1.0, his brand new movie quiz app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Think you know your films? Think again! Big Fat Movie Quiz (BFMQ) comes in 5 parts, to stop you getting bored of the same kind of questions. Amazing question drawings and sound play are just some of the kind of question you will be asked. And if you need help, there is also a link to IMDb to help every time you get a question wrong.

If you, somehow, manage to conquer the quiz, you will receive a winners code which will allow you to send us your very own question for Big Fat Movie Quiz Pro (The biggest iPhone movie quiz ever) that we are developing in time for christmas. We only want true movie experts to write the questions for Big Fat Movie Quiz Pro. So, come on, lets play.

BFMQ isn't a "lite" game quiz, It is a full version and will play as a teaser to BFMQ Pro. So download, play and send us your feedback so we can make BFMQ Pro the best and biggest quiz app ever. This is the place to be if you know your films. Lets do this togather and make Big Fat Movie Quiz Pro the bomb.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, 3/4G iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 17.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Big Fat Movie Quiz 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

TheHermonApps: http://www.thehermonapps.com
Big Fat Movie Quiz 1.0: http://www.thehermonapps.com/big-fat-movie-quiz
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/big-fat-movie-quiz/id524438393
Screenshot: http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/063/Purple/v4/37/8d/aa/378daa88-7ace-1622-bf3e-554c1acb6e34/V654b3CeJ3EtbTn8wbhtig-temp-upload.xerkeqsx.320x480-75.jpg
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Located in Doncaster, United Kingdom, TheHermonApps is a new company started on 04/04/12. With the aim to become one of the biggest iOS development companies in the UK, the company now offers 4 apps live in the app store with many more great apps under development. "We make the apps that you (the people) want." The company also make apps for business and looking for sponsors and market deals for all of our apps. Copyright (C) 2012 TheHermonApps. 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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Craig Smart
Owner, Founder
07771404045
United Kingdom
craig-smart@sky.com

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MacXDVD 2012 Mother's Day Special -  BOGO Plus 65% Discount Offer

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Thu May 10, 2012 6:01 am (PDT)



MacXDVD 2012 Mother's Day Special - BOGO Plus 65% Discount Offer - Published on 05/10/12

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MacXDVD Software today announced their 2012 Mother's Day special offer. Before May 20, everyone can enjoy up to 65% off regular price for a single piece of DVD video converter software with BOGO offer. The 2012 Magic Video Pack is an amazingly useful bundle of MacX DVD Ripper, MacX Video Converter Pro and Air Playit Streamer. It is an all-in-one solution to rip/copy encrypted DVDs, download online videos, convert among HD and general video, stream video and audio and more.

Chengdu, China - MacXDVD Software, an imaginative multimedia software developer specializing in the unique, today is pleased to announce their 2012 Mother's Day special offer. Before May 20, everyone can enjoy up to 65% off regular price for a single piece of DVD video converter software with BOGO offer.

Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Want to find something special and unique for Mother's Day this year? In order to make Mother's Day celebration more impressive, MacXDVD picked their award-winning products for sales, including 2012 Magic Video Pack, MacX DVD Ripper Pro, MacX Video Converter Pro and other packaged products. With these excellent multimedia solutions in hand, it becomes an easy task to backup old DVDs or videos to bring Mom to re-experience the happy time.

2012 Magic Video Pack is an amazingly useful bundle of MacX DVD Ripper, MacX Video Converter Pro and Air Playit Streamer. It is an all-in-one solution to rip/copy encrypted DVDs, download online videos, convert among HD and general video, stream video & audio to iPhone, iPad, Android via WiFi and 3G/4G network. With the assistance of the gift MacX iPhone Mounter, users can also transfer video, music from iPhone, iPod, iPad to Mac breezily.

In addition, a BOGO offer is also available based on the big discount. For anyone who purchased MacX DVD Ripper Pro or MacX Video Converter Pro will get MacX iPhone Converter or MacX iPhone Ripper for free accordingly. It will save $39.95 for each.

Pricing and Availability:
The retail price of 2012 Magic Video Pack is $124.95, and now $44.95, up to 65% off. MacX iPhone Mounter will be rewarded as a free prize after purchasing.

MacXDVD Software: http://www.macxdvd.com
MacXDVD Mother's Day Special : http://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/

MacXDVD Software is a division of Digiarty Software Company, owns a professional multimedia software development team, providing a range of products for Macintosh Computer users, including MacX Video Converter, MacX DVD Ripper, DVD Author, DVD backup tools, etc, series of apps for Apple video player, and iPhone, iPad 2D and 3D video games. Copyright (C) 2012 MacXDVD Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Sarah Wang
Marketing Manager
86-28-85134884
China
sarah@macxdvd.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Digiarty-wwwmacxdvdcom/137678542939258?sk=app_103822229704881

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Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Digital Comics No. 4-6 Now on App Store

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Thu May 10, 2012 6:01 am (PDT)



Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Digital Comics No. 4-6 Now on App Store - Published on 05/10/12

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California-based zuuka Comics announced today the launch of Issues No. 4-6 of Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comic series. In Issue No. 4, Dirk the Daring has one day left to save Princess Daphne from the clutches of the the deadly dragon Singe. Issue No. 5 sees Dirk going further into the Dark Kingdom. Based on the original classic arcade game released in 1983, the first-ever digital release of Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comic is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Santa Barbara, California - zuuka Comics, developer of the Cut The Rope digital comic engine, announced today the launch of Issues No. 4-6 of Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comic series. Based on the original classic arcade game released in 1983, the first-ever digital release of Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comic is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store.

* In Issue No. 4, Dirk the Daring has one day left to save Princess Daphne from the clutches of the the deadly dragon Singe and while there may not be snakes, hydras and zombies, there's pits of boiling lava standing in his way. Oh, and threatening mud men too.

* Issue No. 5 sees Dirk going further into the Dark Kingdom, making it almost impossible for Halvern and Leraene to track him. And with the duo finally loosing complete sight of him, Dirk's adventures are only beginning... including trying to make it past a flaming pit of fire and clever little goons who want nothing more than for Dirk to fall into the flames.

* Unearthing a giant cavern full of gold, Issue No. 6 has Dirk praising the saints until he notices the deadly dragon and captured Princess Daphne. Will Dirk free the princess from the evil dragon or tempt fait too far and meet his doom? Lead on, adventurer... your quest awaits.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comic App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Issue No. 1 is free, and issues No. 2-6 are available for $1.99 each through In-App Purchase.

zuuka Comics: http://www.zuukacomics.com/
Dragon's Lair Comics 1.1: http://itunes.apple.com/app/dragons-lair-comics/id500760670
YouTube Video (Trailer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yHLKoX4TvQ
Screenshot (iPad): http://www.istorytime.com/media/press/dragons-lair-ipad.html
Screenshot (iPhone): http://www.istorytime.com/media/press/dragons-lair-iphone.html
App Icon: http://www.istorytime.com/media/press/dragons-lair-icon.html

zuuka publishes zuuka Comics, iTalk and iStoryTime - an interactive storytelling experience delivered to the convenience of your mobile device - which features a series of illustrated and narrated books created by parents for kids. iStoryTime books have been highlighted in the New York Times, LA Times, CBS Early Show, theiPhoneMom, CNET and is decorated with Publisher's Innovation Award, PTPA Media's Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval, the Children's Technology Review's Editor's Choice Award and Reader's Choice for Best Apps for Kids. With over 100 titles to choose from including favorites such as Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Peter Pan and Binky the Pink Elephant, iStoryTime books are an excellent tool for both educating and entertaining children ages two years and up. These storybooks can be enjoyed in several different modes ranging from automatic to manual, depending upon the development and preferences of the user. Copyright (C) 2012 zuuka. 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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Greg Dawson
Media Relations
509-901-7444
United States
greg@zuuka.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/istorytime
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/iStoryTime

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