6/19/2013

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Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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We're Not in Kansas Anymore - Monsters Invade: Oz Set Loose on iTunes - Published on 06/19/13

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Little Box's Monsters Invade: Oz has officially taken over iTunes! Winner of GDC's Best in Play 2013, Monsters Invade: Oz lets players explore the famous Land of Oz to discover, battle, and capture monsters to aid them in their adventure to stop the Wicked Witch. From the creator of Geared (#1 Ranked Game), Monsters Invade: Oz features six detailed explorable worlds, with over 60 quests to complete, and over 100 monsters each with their own unique evolution and more.

Gilbert, Arizona - Little Box's Monsters Invade: Oz has officially taken over the iTunes App Store! Winner of GDC's Best in Play 2013, Monsters Invade: Oz lets players explore L. Frank Baum's famous Land of Oz to discover, battle, and capture monsters that will aid them in their adventure to stop the Wicked Witch. From the creator of Geared (#1 Ranked Game), and composer of Scribblenauts(TM), Monsters Invade: Oz is available for free on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch today.

Adventurers hop on the yellow brick road and travel through six unique worlds to defeat the Wicked Witch. Along their journey, they will discover, battle, and capture over 100 adorably unique monsters. Use expert fighting skills to gain new attacks, level up, evolve, complete quests, and more. Easy to learn gesture-based controls provide an enjoyable touch based RPG experience in a completely original hand drawn world.

Monsters Invade Oz features:
* Over 100 monsters each with their own unique evolution
* Over 60 quests to complete
* Six detailed explorable worlds
* World's first dynamic battle music system by the award-winning composer of Scribblenauts
* Intuitive path-finding touch screen controls

"The responses we received during GDC were amazing," said Bryan Mitchell, developer at Little Box, and creator of Geared(R), and Geared 2. "It's been a long road, but we're excited to finally deliver one of the most anticipated mobile game of the year to millions of players."

Bryan's previous games have garnered over 18 million users on the iTunes App Store alone, and he ranks as one of the few who has obtained a number one spot in the iTunes store. All together, the team at Little Box has released five apps that made their way into the top 10, three of those achieving a #1 spot.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 50.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Monsters Invade: Oz 1.0.2 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Contact Rahat Rashid for more info.

Monsters Invade: Oz 1.0.2: http://www.littleboxapps.com/monsters/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/monsters-invade-oz/id607204560
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QpUUjJASkM
Screenshot: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/527749/oz/oz_screenshot_1.png
App Icon: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/527749/oz/oz_icon.png
Press Kit (zip): http://triplepointpr.com/dl/littlebox/Monsters_Invade_Oz_Presskit.zip

Little Box is a collaboration of developers Jo Overline, Bryan Mitchell, and Ryan Allen. Lifelong friends, the trio have been making games since they were 15 years old. They decided it was finally time to come together and make an epic game. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Little Box LLC. 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Coco + Francois 1.0 for iPad: Word Games for Preschoolers in 6 Languages - Published on 06/19/13

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Cocorico, Languages for Kids today introduces Coco & Francois 1.0 for iPad, its collection of 3 interactive vocabulary games for kids 2-7, which lets them master their native language and foreign languages too. Kids can enjoy gameplay in any one of 6 languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Mandarin and Arabic, and hearing them aloud, kids effortlessly learn the words for farm animals, sea creatures, and common actions. Guided by Coco the Rooster & Francois the Snail, each game has 3 levels.

Sydney, Australia - Cocorico, Languages for Kids today is pleased to introduce Coco & Francois 1.0 for iPad, its integrated suite of three interactive vocabulary games for kids 2-7, which helps them gain mastery of their native language and foreign languages too. Kids can enjoy gameplay in any one of 6 languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Arabic, and hearing them aloud, kids effortlessly learn the words for farm animals, sea creatures, and common actions. Hosted by the animated characters Coco the Rooster and Francois the Snail, each of the three games has three levels of difficulty. Featuring dynamic, realistic graphics and animation, Coco & Francois 1.0 for iPad engages young players through sound, sight, and touch.

Coco & Francois includes three different learning games, Catch Coco! (learn animal names), Fishing! (learn the names of sea creatures), and Action! (learn the names of actions). In each game, players hear the word as they touch the screen, learning as they play. At each level of play, the vocabulary words remain the same, but an additional challenge is added in the form of game-related manual tasks necessary to complete each level, increasing their facility with each word.

Feature Highlights:
* Coco & Francois 1.0 for iPad includes 3 games for kids 2-7
* Each game has 3 levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard
* Kids can play each game and level while hearing the words aloud in any of 6 different languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Arabic
* Players can master the vocabulary of their native language or multiple languages
* Always fun to play, these educational games are non-competitive

There are many educational apps that help young children learn their native language. And Coco & Francois, with native speakers, ingenious interactive games, multiple playing levels, and physics-enhanced graphics and animation, is one of the best. But Coco & Francois is also among the very few apps that capitalize on the natural joy and enthusiasm preschoolers have for learning language, by exposing them to two or more languages simultaneously, within the same context. For example, a native English speaker can play one of the app's vocabulary games in English, and then play the same game, with all the same graphics and animation, in French. Naturally and without strain, kids soak up both versions of the same game, such that the two versions become equivalent. This fundamental approach is the key to language acquisition as play, rather than work.

Neuroscientists have confirmed that from birth to age 7 children assimilate language rapidly and without effort. This window of opportunity closes gradually after age 7, and by puberty, most experts consider it closed. That means that learning a second language is extremely difficult by the time many students begin foreign language study in school. It has also been demonstrated that the brains of bilingual children and adults show many more neuronal interconnections, which gives those individuals much greater flexibility in problem solving.

Coco & Francois are mascots helping to bring the joy of languages to young children. According to their creator, Judith Krieger, "Coco the rooster is positive, capable and little bit quirky, but endowed with a charming simplicity that will endear him to his preschool fan. Francois the snail has a more complex array of emotions, and is not afraid to show them."

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 35.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Coco & Francois 1.0 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available on request.

Coco & Francois 1.0: http://www.cocorico.com.au
Purchase and Download : https://itunes.apple.com/app/coco-francois!-hd/id608070623
Cocorico Apps on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/judith-krieger/id460821345
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Based in Sydney, Australia, Cocorico, Languages for Kids was founded by Judith Krieger in 2001. The company focus and goal is to have a whole series of books, apps, hands-on games, and animations available in various languages for use both at home and in childcare/school teaching environments. Copyright (C) 2013 Cocorico, Languages for Kids. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Judith Krieger
Owner/operator
Australia
jakrieger@bigpond.com

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Battleship Ocean Islands War Free for iOS - Scrolling Spacecraft Shmup - Published on 06/19/13

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Apps Cyclone today introduces Battleship Ocean Islands War, free for iOS, its new, vertical scrolling, spacecraft shoot 'em up. Featuring single or multi-player gameplay, the arcade game allows players to navigate their spacecraft both horizontally and vertically using direct-touch control. Fire control is automatic, as players destroy enemy ships, avoid obstacles, collect coins, earn power-ups, upgrade their spacecraft, and emerge from the boss battle at the end of each level.

Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam - Apps Cyclone today introduces Battleship Ocean Islands War, free for iOS, its new, vertical scrolling, spacecraft shoot 'em up. Featuring single or multi-player gameplay, the arcade game allows players to navigate their spacecraft both horizontally and vertically using direct-touch control. Fire control is automatic, as players destroy enemy ships, avoid obstacles, collect coins, earn power-ups, upgrade their spacecraft, and emerge victorious from the boss battle at the end of each level.

Feature Highlights:
* Fast-paced vertical scroller with hi-res, Retina-display ready graphics & animation
* Move the spaceship vertically or horizontally by dragging
* Exciting weapons sound f/x and music
* Fire control is automatic and continuous
* 3 different weapons power-ups, 1 defensive power-up, and 1 life power-up
* Single or multi-player gameplay with many playing levels
* Boss battle at the end of each level
* Game Center leaderboards and challenges
* Facebook and Twitter connectivity

Battleship Ocean Islands War is different from most similar games, as the action takes place not in the blackness of space, but a stormy blue atmosphere. Both attacking ships and the player's defending ship are relatively large and detailed compared to the attack groups of small fighters found in most STGs. This adds to the game's realism and also makes incoming ships obstacles to horizontal movement.

Players can pick up coins in denominations of 10, 50, 100, or 500 by flying through a winged coin icon during battle. Power-ups are gained by flying through one of the golden winged icons during battle. Players can score a powerful missile power-up, which starts firing automatically, in addition to the small bullet-like projectiles that are fired continuously. Other weapons power-ups include a zigzag flying missile and an explosion wheel, a saw-toothed wheel that flies randomly and explodes on contact. Also available via winged icons are a protective shield that allows the player's ship to pass unharmed through any obstacle or ship and a new life power-up that can save the player's ship when it is destroyed.

There are five different ships available for purchase in the store, each with their own bonuses. Multi-player combatants will definitely want to consider ship upgrades, which also include permanent power-ups.

"There are 2 modes of play: Single and Multi. With Multi mode, users can compete with other players all around the world," commented Tuan Nguyen of Apps Cyclone. The game makes it easy to invite Facebook friends and start an awesome tournament."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 50.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Battleship Ocean Islands War 1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Coins, redeemable for optional power-up and ship upgrades, can be earned through gameplay or obtained through an in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 (USD).

Apps Cyclone: http://apps-cyclone.com/
Battleship Ocean Islands War 1.1 : http://apps-cyclone.com/product/74-battleship-ocean-islands-war.html
Download from iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/app/id633381207
YouTube Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OHSYonvcIg&feature=youtu.be
Screenshot : http://apps-cyclone.com/assets/images/product/f971de2b84b2a580dd9f56690bb11a42.png
App Icon : http://apps-cyclone.com//assets/images/thumb_product/76e7d26f0e77ee09bc55540c0b29e96f.png

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Apps Cyclone was founded by Tuan Nguyen, Lan Pham, and Tam Ton in 2013. The Apps Cyclone team includes expert developers, and project managers with 4 years experience in developing apps and games for iOS and Android. Apps Cyclone builds its own products and releases them on the iTunes App Store. In addition, Apps Cyclone does custom development, with clients from Singapore, Japan, Australia, the U.S., and Canada. Apps Cyclone focuses on people - the core value of any organization - and on the quality of every product. Their motto is "Passion is the goal, profit is the consequence." Copyright (C) 2013 Apps Cyclone. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Tuan Nguyen
Co-Founder
Viet Nam
apps.cyclone@apps-cyclone.com

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What Comes from New Zealand, Has Furry Feet and Has a Nice Ring to It? - Published on 06/19/13

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Pixelchemy announces Vender Mender 1.1 for iOS. Casual mobile gamers of all ages will love this highly entertaining and addictive, casual game. In the same tradition as Cut the Rope and Angry Birds, Vender Mender features incredible cartoon graphics, amazing physics puzzles and a cute furry footed character, Raz the Raccoon. Players help Raz the Raccoon over 70 levels and three different machines to collect coins and return the machines to working order in this mobile gaming puzzler.

Auckland, New Zealand - Pixelchemy announces Vender Mender 1.1 for iOS. Casual mobile gamers of all ages will love this highly entertaining and addictive, casual game. In the same tradition as Cut the Rope and Angry Birds, Vender Mender features incredible cartoon graphics, amazing physics puzzles and a cute furry footed character, Raz the Raccoon.

Help furry footed Raz the Raccoon over 70 levels and three different machines to collect all the coins and return the machines to working order in this mobile gaming puzzler. There are endless hours of fun to be had, solving puzzles using a selection of wires, rubber-bands, air nozzles and speed wires. Rearrange the broken parts, adjust machine components, and of course, collect all those coins others have lost.

Three different machines cover the range from candy machines to parking ticket machines each with their own unique parts that make solving each a completely new experience. If the level is too difficult then just unroll the schematic to see where to position the game elements, although you can't brag to your friends then!

It's perfect for a quick snack of gaming while commuting or just taking a bit of time out.

Feature Highlights:
* Three different machines to fix (more coming soon)
* 70+ levels of mind bending fun
* Array of wires, rubber bands, air nozzles, speed wires and more to solve with
* Game Center support
* In-game viewable solutions for when you get stuck
* Best rope physics in the App Store
* Tutorial showing you how to play

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 29.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Vender Mender 1.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category.

Vender Mender 1.1: http://www.pixelchemy.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/vender-mender/id586099235
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Pixelchemy is a mobile app company based in Auckland, New Zealand specialising in gaming, communications and enterprise apps. It focuses on delivering designer apps and unique experiences for iOS and Android. Pixelchemy has worked for clients located across the globe and include Voxygen, Pfizer, Telefonica and Remby. For further details, visit Pixelchemy online. Copyright (C) 2013 Pixelchemy. 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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Director
64 21 028 312 65
New Zealand
chris@pixelchemy.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pixelchemy
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pixelchemy
Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/pixelchemy

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PrivacyScan Nominated for Macworld UK 2013 Award - Published on 06/19/13

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Leading provider in Mac OS X security and privacy software, SecureMac today announced that PrivacyScan has been nominated for Macworld UK's 2013 award in the Best Consumer Software category. PrivacyScan protects online and offline privacy by shredding files that can be used to track your web browsing habits and computer usage. In honor of the prestigious nomination PrivacyScan is available for limited time with discounted pricing via the Mac App Store.

Las Vegas, Nevada - SecureMac, the leading provider in Mac OS X security and privacy software, announced today that PrivacyScan, the online and offline privacy application to seek and destroy privacy threats while clearing up valuable hard disk space, has been nominated for Macworld UK's 2013 award in the Best Consumer Software category.

PrivacyScan made the shortlist for the 18th annual Macworld UK awards 'Best Consumer Software' category ranking with 10 of the industry's leading software titles including Rosetta Stone, Corel Painter Lite, Parallels Desktop 8 Switch to Mac edition, LoJack for Laptops, CrazyTalk 7, Symantec's Norton One, 1&1 MyWebsite Personal, CleanMyMac and Adobe Premier Elements 11. Winners will be announced at the award ceremony the evening of June 20, 2013, at The Royal Garden Hotel in London.

The 2013 Macworld UK Awards is one of the industry's finest events recognizing the finest of the Mac community. This is the first time PrivacyScan has been nominated for an award of such magnitude. Past awards and recognitions include Macworld | iWorld Best of Show by Macworld UK Magazine, A Mac Gem - Macworld GemFest 2012, Editor's Choice Award - Macworld UK, and has received 5 star ratings from both Macworld UK and Macworld AU.

"PrivacyScan's nomination for the Macworld UK 2013 award confirms that it is one of the Apple industry's premier software titles. PrivacyScan is fast, beautiful, powerful and is easy to use for users looking to manage their privacy, both online and offline. PrivacyScan enables users to take control to quickly seek and destroy privacy threats on the Mac," said Nicholas Raba, Chief Executive Officer of SecureMac.

With PrivacyScan, you can rest assured that your tracks remain covered, your private information remains private and deleted items stay gone forever. The secure shredding offered within PrivacyScan goes above and beyond United States Department of Defense (DoD) deletion standards by overwriting files up to 35 times to ensure complete deletion of sensitive data. In honor of the prestigious nomination, PrivacyScan is available via the Mac App Store for Mac OS X users for limited time with discounted pricing of only 9.99 USD (or equivalent).

SecureMac: http://www.securemac.com/
PrivacyScan: http://privacyscan.securemac.com/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/privacyscan/id494950833?ls=1&mt=12
PrivacyScan Feature List: http://privacyscan.securemac.com/features
PrivacyScan Nominated for Macworld UK 2013 Award: http://privacyscan.securemac.com/securemacs-mac-os-x-privacy-software-privacyscan-nominated-for-prestigious-macworld-uk-award
Macworld Awards 2013: http://www.macworld.co.uk/awards/

Since 1999, SecureMac has been at the forefront of Macintosh system security. The site not only features complete Macintosh Anti-Spyware and Antivirus solutions, but also operates as a clearinghouse for news, reviews and discussion of Apple computer security issues. Users from novice to the most advanced will find useful information at SecureMac that is designed to make their computer experience trouble free. Copyright (C) 1999-2013 SecureMac. 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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President
United States
macsec@securemac.com

Facebook Profile: http://facebook.com/privacyscan
Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/PrivacyScan

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Text2Epub 1.1 for Mac OS X - Convert Plain Text to EPUB - Published on 06/19/13

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Bluezbox Software today announces Text2Epub 1.1 for Mac OS X, an update to its utility application that offers drag n' drop conversion of plain text documents into the EPUB file format. Especially designed to accommodate eBook publishing, EPUB files are easily displayed on a wide variety of readers, computers, and mobile devices. The app offers fast, high-quality conversion with user selectable meta-data, font, source encoding, book cover, and export to the iTunes eBook Library.

Vancouver, Canada - Bluezbox Software today is pleased to announce Text2Epub 1.1 for Mac OS X, an update to its utility application that offers drag n' drop conversion of plain text documents into the EPUB file format. EPUB files are especially designed to accommodate eBook publishing, and they are easily displayed on a wide variety of readers, computers, and mobile devices. The app is ideal for self-publishing, and it offers fast, high-quality conversion with user selectable meta-data, font, source encoding, book cover, and export to the iTunes eBook Library. The update adds Russian-language localization.

Feature Highlights:
* Convert plain text (.txt) to EPUB (.epub)
* Fast and high-quality conversion
* Set cover image for EPUB
* Supports 36 encodings
* Embed one of 6 fonts
* Automatically add EPUB books to iTunes

The explosive growth of Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and other eReaders has conclusively demonstrated the acceptance of eBooks by publishers and consumers. Text2Epub allows users to drag any manuscript in plain text format (.txt) onto the application's simple control window, click Convert, and quickly produce a file (.epub) ready for online distribution.

The EPUB standard was carefully designed for interoperability between dozens of readers, computers, and mobile devices. Specifically, "EPUB is designed for reflowable content, meaning that an EPUB reader can optimize text for a particular display device. EPUB also supports fixed-layout content. The format is intended as a single format that publishers and conversion houses can use in-house, as well as for distribution and sale. It supersedes the Open eBook standard," according to Wikipedia.

Users of Text2Epub simply drag n' drop their plain text file into the TXT window. Users may also drag n' drop a graphic into the EPUB Cover window. Next, users may enter the author's name and the book's title into the appropriate fields. Font choices include: None (default), Charis, DejaVu Serif, Droid Serif, Linux Libertine, PT Sans, and PT Serif. Finally, users may choose any one of the Mac's 36 Source Encodings, including: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Cyrillic, etc. A checkbox stores the finished title in the iTunes eBook Library.

"Convert plain text manuscripts, reports, letters, notes, lists, and messages to the EPUB file format," stated Oleksandr Tymoshenko of Bluezbox Software. "Now you can read eBooks and documents anywhere, and gain complete control over text - font size, font style, and more."

Language Support:
* English and Russian

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.7 or later
* 64-bit processor
* 8.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Text2Epub 1.1 is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Utilities category. Review copies are available on request. Also available for $2.99 is Fb2Epub 1.1, which converts .fb2 text files to .epub format.

Bluezbox Software: http://bluezbox.com/
Text2Epub 1.1: http://text2epub.com
Purchase and Download : https://itunes.apple.com/app/text2epub/id652561001
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Based in Vancouver, Canada, Oleksandr Tymoshenko of Bluezbox Software is a developer who has been writing software for fun and profit since 1998. His recent projects include Audiobook Binder, Fb2Epub, KnockOnD, and MLSwitcher. Copyright (C) 2013 Bluezbox Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Canada
info@bluezbox.com

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Hullabu Launches Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas for iPad - Published on 06/19/13

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Hullabu, Inc, a leading tablet game publisher, introduces Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas 1.0, now available for the iPad. The latest installment of the best-selling Dream Day franchise, Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas follows on the heels of the first two romantic adventures that have made Dream Day one of the most successful series of seek and find games ever created. Taking players to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, the game offers more mini games, more adventures, and more wedding crisis levels.

Las Vegas, Nevada - Hullabu, Inc, a leading tablet game publisher, today announces that Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas 1.0 is now available for the iPad. The latest installment of the best-selling Dream Day franchise, Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas follows on the heels of the first two romantic adventures that have made Dream Day one of the most successful series of seek & find games ever created. Taking players to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, the newest Dream Day introduces a new couple with an exciting new story and offers more mini games, more adventures, and more wedding crisis levels than ever before.

In Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas, players have the opportunity to plan the perfect Dream Day Wedding as only Vegas can deliver. With a lavish Las Vegas resort as the backdrop, the couple will juggle important tasks while seeking the perfect items to deliver an elegant and flawless wedding. As with a real wedding, the planning never runs as smoothly as one would hope. It will be necessary to stay poised in the face of the demands of a high rolling couple and demanding mother of the bride.

"As with our first two Dream Day launches, we're really hoping to capture the hearts and minds of those players looking for a non-violent option in the adventure game segment for the tablet market," explains Robert Adams, Founder and Executive Producer for Hullabu. "It's been so incredibly rewarding, all of the positive feedback we hear from our fans about this franchise. If this launch goes well, we hope to continue to bring Dream Day to the tablet market."

Featuring over 60 immersive wedding challenges in 29 vibrant locations, the game offers over 1,000 hidden items in up to 10 variations of seek & find game play. While planning, the couple will earn points to purchase extravagant decorations, design custom wedding accessories and choose an incredible honeymoon destination. Those who feel lucky can also try their hand in the casino in the hopes of winning big and increasing the wedding budget.

Device Requirements:
* Pad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 4.2 or later
* 214 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment Games.

Hullabu: http://hullabu.com/
Dream Day: Viva Las Vegas 1.0: http://hullabu.com/dream-day-viva-las-vegas/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/dream-day-viva-las-vegas/id654820878
Screenshot: http://hullabu.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/mzl-dusrevct.png?w=518
App Icon: http://hullabu.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/icon170x170.png?w=558

Hullabu continues to expand its catalog of games in the Apple App Store at an exceptional pace. Market analysis indicates that the gaming segment of the App Store will continue to grow as Apple is rumored to introduce more tablet devices in the coming months. The company, founded in 2012 by leading industry experts, anticipates launching a game a month throughout 2013, significantly increasing the size of their catalog. Copyright (C) 2012-2013 Hullabu, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch, and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Nudgekluster - A Social Photo Editing App, Launches Updated Version - Published on 06/19/13

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NudgeKluster 2.1.0 was officially released this week with new updates. This innovative photo editing and social sharing app allows users to create custom images on-the-go and share them quickly and easily with friends and family via social media. Cartoons, comics, memes and other illustrated graphics are just a few of the images users can add to their pics. Version 2.1.0 introduces a cropping feature with 790+ stickers to add onto users' photos, as well as numerous filters and effects.

Perth, Australia - NudgeKluster, an innovative photo editing and social sharing app, officially launched new updates this week, including a cropping feature and new photo accessories. Nudgekluster allows users to create custom images on the go and share them quickly and easily with friends and family via social media. Cartoons, comics, memes and other illustrated graphics are just a few of the images users can add to their pics.

"Accessorizing and sharing personal photos has never been easier, and we are happy to provide a useful, fun app that the whole family can enjoy," says Hugh Brown, NudgeKluster managing director.

With Nudgekluster, users can add layers to images, as well as text, and pre-loaded "accessories" to make a unique, sharable image. Users can select background images gallery which range across a wide array of styles and themes. Users can make an announcement for any occasion, from weddings to birthdays and holidays--or just for fun. By using images saved on a mobile device or the device's camera feature, users can select their own pictures as a background. To further enhance the photo, users can select a solid color backdrop with the Color Wheel feature.

Select foreground image from the "Nudges" gallery, which includes hundreds of pre-made captions, emoticons, and accessories. From glasses and beards to masks and bunny ears, users are sure to find a fun addition to their photos. To add a special message to a NudgeKluster, users can utilize the text feature, which make it possible to manipulate text color, font, justification, and emphasis.

"This app combines the best of entertaining imagery and convenient social sharing capabilities in a tech-savvy world," said Brown. "We're excited to release these surprising new updates into the market."

Nudgekluster's recent cropping feature allows users to cut themselves out of photos and easily place themselves to unique backgrounds such as Las Vegas, Statue of Liberty, and Hollywood. Nudgekluster has also added 790+ stickers, or "Nudges", to add onto users' photos, and numerous filters and effects as well.

"These unique additions to the plethora of Nudgeklusters other features are sure to make customizing personal photos even more entertaining to users," Brown concludes.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 7.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
NudgeKluster 2.1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. The app is also available on Google play. For more information, visit Nudgekluster online.

NudgeKluster 2.1.0: http://www.nudgekluster.com
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/nudgekluster/id573793300
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Recent student at Harvard Business College, Hugh Brown, owns and operates numerous nightclubs and hotels in Western Australia, whereby he wrote down all the of the comments his patrons wrote on his fan pages and turned them into premade captions. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Hugh Brown. 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Noodlesoft Releases Hazel 3.1 - Published on 06/19/13

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Noodlesoft releases Hazel 3.1 for Mac OS X. Hazel is a housekeeper for your folders and files. Using Hazel's powerful rule engine, you can easily create workflows that keep your files organized automatically. Hazel also features options for managing your Trash and includes an intuitive application uninstaller. Hazel 3.1 adds the ability to upload files to remote servers and to match or extract text and data from file contents.

New York, New York - Noodlesoft today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of Hazel 3.1 for Mac OS X. Hazel version 3.1 introduces new features and improvements, adding the ability to upload files to remote servers using FTP, SFTP or WebDAV. Also, version 3.1 now has the ability to use patterns to match and extract the contents of files allowing users to sort and rename files using dates and other text inside their files.

Other features include improved date matching/extraction, optional notes that can be attached to rules and additional options for moving and copying files. In addition, Hazel 3.1 provides numerous performance improvements and fixes.

About Hazel:
Hazel is a housekeeper for your folders and files. Using Hazel's powerful rule engine, you can easily create workflows that keep your files organized automatically. Hazel also features options for managing your Trash and includes an intuitive application uninstaller.

System Requirements:
Hazel 3.1 requires Mac OS X 10.7 or later.

Pricing and Availability:
Hazel 3.1 is available for download now and features a 14 day free trial. This update is free for existing registered users. Hazel has a retail price of $28 (USD) and can be purchased from Noodlesoft.

Noodlesoft: http://www.noodlesoft.com
Hazel 3.1: http://www.noodlesoft.com/hazel
Download Hazel: http://www.noodlesoft.com/Products/Hazel/download
Purchase: https://www.noodlesoft.com/store
Screenshot: http://www.noodlesoft.com/images/feature/whatsnew.png
App Icon: http://www.noodlesoft.com/images/feature/icon.png

Noodlesoft, LLC is an independent developer of software for Mac OS X. Hazel is the first product in the Noodlesoft product family. For additional information, visit the noodlesoft website. Copyright (C) 2012 Noodlesoft, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Katrins colorful Moon Story - A children's App for the iPad from Berlin - Published on 06/19/13

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Berlin based Tinytouchtales today introduces Katrins colorful Moon Story 1.0, their first interactive children's app developed for iPad devices. Katrin's colorful Moon Story answers the question that a lot of kids ask themselves: "Have you ever wondered why the Moon is visible during the day?" The story is an original tale which explains a real-world phenomena in a charming way. In addition to beautiful illustrations and animations, the story integrates 3 games with high replay value and more.

Berlin, Germany - Tinytouchtales today is thrilled to announce the release and immediate availability of Katrins colorful Moon Story 1.0, their first interactive children's app developed for iPad devices. Katrin's colorful Moon Story answers the question that a lot of kids ask themselves: "Have you ever wondered why the Moon is visible during the day?" The story is an original tale which explains a real-world phenomena in a charming way.

Join the main character, Katrin, and her cat Clemens and find out why the moon is searching for colors. In addition to beautiful illustrations and animations, the story integrates 3 games with high replay value, which further demonstrate how colors work and why we can see them.

What's the App about?
Katrin and her cat Clemens is getting visited by Moritz the little Moonman. He wants to help out the moon, to finally see some colors - because at night everything is only black and white. Moritz will keep Katrin busy with all his ideas.

What do the games offer?
To keep the Story interesting after the first play through, small games are integrated into the narrative. The games feature tasks like ordering crayons, mixing colors and helping out the little Moonman.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 161 MB

Pricing and Availability:
The 19th of June 2013, Katrins colorful Moon Story 1.0 is offered at a limited introductory price of $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category. Besides the English localization the app features a german and a French translation.

Tinytouchtales: http://www.tinytouchtales.com
Katrins colorful Moon Story 1.0: http://www.katrinscolorfulmoonstory.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id647697508
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Press Kit (zip): http://www.tinytouchtales.com/katrinscolorfulmoonstory/Presskit.zip

Tinytouchtales is a Berlin-based duo, which strives to create games and interactive stories for touch screen devices. In August 2012 Wiebke Rauers and Arnold Floeck teamed up with the desire to create their own projects apart from working in the film/animation and casual games business. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Tinytouchtales. 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Find Mi, a Puzzle Game App, Releases Cutest Memes Infographic - Published on 06/19/13

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Wei Shen Lim, independent app developer and creator of Find Mi 1.0, reveals the top cutest animals of the web, compiled in a colorful infographic. The infographic, titled, Top Ten Cutest Animals based on Social Media Likes, pulls together some of the most popular memes on the internet that feature cute animals. When playing Find Mi, users are immersed in a world of fluffy animals. Chart-toppers like IKEA Monkey, Angry Cat, and Lawyer Dog rule this list with an iron paw.

Austin, Texas - Wei Shen Lim, independent app developer and creator of Find Mi 1.0, reveals the top cutest animals of the web, compiled in a colorful infographic. The infographic, titled, Top Ten Cutest Animals based on Social Media Likes, pulls together some of the most popular memes on the internet that feature cute animals.

"The impact these adorable animals have on the world is astonishing," said Lim. "When playing Find Mi, users are sure to be reminded of these clever memes," says Lim.

When playing Find Mi, users are immersed in a world of fluffy animals, which brings us to this infographic, outlining the top memes of the web based on social media response. Chart-toppers like IKEA Monkey, Angry Cat, and Lawyer Dog rule this list with an iron paw, as their Facebook likes and Twitter activity reach the thousands.

The game begins as the roulette randomly assigns a character to be searched for in each stage. Once the clock starts, players must hurry and Find Mi before time runs out. Players gain five seconds for each character found. "Treats" are earned every game, and stored in the wallet; players use treats to purchase more power-ups, characters, and accessories for the animals. There are 160 different animal/accessory combinations to choose from.

The infographic is currently live on various sites around the web.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (4th/5th generation), and iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 25.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Find Mi 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Find Mi 1.0: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Find-Mi/453855454680801
Product URL: https://itunes.apple.com/app/find-mi/id624630969
Infographic: http://visual.ly/top-ten-cutest-animals-based-social-media-likes
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Based in Singapore, Sam Wei Shen Lim is an independent developer who strives to create fun, simple, yet engaging mobile apps that cater to a wide age group. Sam's first project, Find Mi, is a unique seek-and-find puzzle style game in which users are given a random character to find and match amongst crowds of other moving animals. Copyright (C) 2013 Sam Wei Shen Lim. 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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Boinx's New iStopMotion for iPad and BoinxTV Releases Make the Grade - Published on 06/19/13

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Boinx Software showcases new capabilities on the latest updates to its classroom-friendly products iStopMotion for iPad 2.1 and BoinxTV 1.9, at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference. iStopMotion for iPad 2.1 now offers support for WebDAV servers and also features push notifications for its Theater of user-generated content. BoinxTV 1.9 is now compatible with OS X Mountain Lion and has been updated to offer greater stability, especially when working in Layers.

Puchheim, Germany - Boinx Software is pleased to receive outstanding marks on the latest updates to its classroom-friendly products iStopMotion for iPad 2.1 and BoinxTV 1.9. iStopMotion for iPad 2.1 now offers support for WebDAV servers and also features push notifications for its Theater of user-generated content. BoinxTV 1.9 is now compatible with OS X Mountain Lion and has been updated to offer greater stability, especially when working in Layers. iStopMotion for iPad will be featured at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE), which will be held in San Antonio, Texas from June 23 to June 26. Attendees to the ISTE show can see the app in action as well as learn more about Boinx's other apps including BoinxTV and FotoMagico in Hall D at booth 4281.

"At Boinx, we strive to develop apps that are both comprehensive enough for the working professional yet easy enough for students at all levels. I feel it's so important for students to have access to professional tools, as it gives them the opportunity to explore advanced technology in an educational setting," says Oliver Breidenbach, CEO, Boinx Software. "It is really amazing to see what students are capable of creating with our software, and we're really proud that teachers have embraced iStopMotion, iStopMotion for iPad and BoinxTV. From the beginning, iStopMotion for iPad was designed with education in mind. When it comes to students, instant gratification is so important. Students are more likely to stick with a task if they can see immediate results, safely make mistakes, and achieve something they may have never deemed possible."

With iStopMotion for iPad, Learning is Fun:
With the iPad becoming more and more prevalent in the classroom, iStopMotion for iPad is the perfect tool to help make learning a fun and immersive experience. The latest update to the app makes it possible to collect content from multiple iPads on a WebDAV server, eliminating the need for cloud-based services like YouTube or Dropbox, which are often restricted in schools. Students can now more easily collaborate on stop motion and timelapse video projects, strengthening teamwork and storytelling skills.

Show-and-Tell With iStopMotion for iPad:
Students and teachers alike can take a tip (or three or four) from the Animation Chefs, who run a web series dedicated to teaching people, young and old, the art of animating. iStopMotion for iPad is one of the Chefs' favorite tools; they tell us:

"[iStopMotion] takes full advantage of the iPad's simplicity and tactility. The light bulbs go off over [students'] heads when they get how expressive they can be with their imagination. Visual storytelling is not something they've ever been taught or planned out with a camera. They can write stories. They can speak stories. Now they can show stories. Anything they can think of is possible! Powerful stuff."

Cody Creed, an art teacher from Manitoba, Canada, has been using iStopMotion for years to enhance the learning curriculum. In the past, he had students use the Mac version to create animated public service announcements to spread awareness about clean water in India. They held a community fundraiser where the classes premiered their films and raised over $2,000 to fund the building of two wells in Andhra Pradesh. Creed also uses iStopMotion for iPad for less complex tasks. When his students are learning about the solar system, he has them animate planetary motions and retrograde epicycles. He tells us, "It makes so much more sense when they see an hour of small motions sped up, becoming repeated patterns. It is great to tell them that the ancient astronomers could only observe and imagine the motion. They lacked the technology to recreate it."

Becoming an iStopMotion for iPad Pro:
The iPad is a phenomenal tool for learning and practicing photography, movie making and storytelling. The device is both powerful and easy to use. Students and teachers can sharpen their iStopMotion for iPad skills with iPad Animation by Craig Lauridsen, which instructs on how to make stop motion animation movies on the iPad by combining iStopMotion for iPad, GarageBand and iMovie. The guide offers everything from the stop motion basics to comprehensive tips and tricks that cover camera settings, lighting, picture composition, frame rates, stabilizing rigs and more. iPad Animation also includes lesson plans to help teachers get a jumpstart on using iStopMotion for iPad in the classroom.

iPad Animation by Craig Lauridsen will be available soon on the iBooks Store. For more information on obtaining a review copy, members of the media can request more information by contacting Megan Linebarger.

Students Broadcasting Students Through the Power of BoinxTV:
Boinx Software's studio-in-a-Mac program BoinxTV also just received a tune-up, graduating to version 1.9. Highly popular with educators, many schools worldwide use BoinxTV to broadcast their own student-produced news programs. The application is now OS X Mountain Lion compatible and allows users to preview productions using full Retina Display resolution for more accurate renderings and a better user experience. Boinx also replaced JavaScript with Lua in Layers for improved stability and completely rewrote the Audio Engine for better performance, higher quality and less latency. Best of all, BoinxTV now has new Wiki Documentation to help users learn the ins and outs of the program.

Learn more about how educators can use BoinxTV in school.

Book a Press Meeting:
Members of the media are invited to stop by the Boinx booth for a product demo during ISTE 2013. For more information, please contact Megan Linebarger.

Special Pricing on Apps at ISTE:
Attendees to the ISTE Conference will be offered special discount pricing on iStopMotion for iPad (4.99 USD), iStopMotion for Mac (19.99 USD) and BoinxTV (249.99 USD). You must visit the Boinx booth 4281 in Hall D for more information on how to obtain these special discounts.

iStopMotion for iPad 2.1 Pricing and Availability:
iStopMotion for iPad 2.1 is regularly available on the iPad App Store for 9.99 USD or as a free update for existing users. iStopMotion Remote Camera is available for free in the App Store.

BoinxTV 1.9 Pricing and Availability:
BoinxTV 1.9 is available as a free update for existing BoinxTV users at www.boinx.com/download or via the Mac App Store. A free demo license enables BoinxTV for 30 days. The single license of BoinxTV is available for $499 at the Boinx Fastspring Store or via the Mac App Store. BoinxTV Home 1.9, which has also been updated with the same features as above, is available exclusively at the Mac App Store for $49.99. For education and volume licensing (multi-seat) of BoinxTV, please contact the sales department at Boinx.

BoinxTV: http://www.boinx.com/boinxtv/use/school/
iStopMotion for iPad 2.1.1: http://boinx.com/istopmotion/ipad/
Purchase and Download (iStopMotion for iPad): https://itunes.apple.com/app/istopmotion-for-ipad/id484019696
iStopMotion Remote Camera 2.1: https://itunes.apple.com/app/istopmotion-remote-camera/id484024876
Animation Chefs: http://www.animationchefs.com/
BoinxTV in School: http://www.boinx.com/boinxtv/use/school/

Boinx Software Ltd. is located in Puchheim, near Munich, Germany. Boinx Software develops award-winning animation, video production and photography software for the Mac platform and iOS devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod. Boinx iStopMotion is the leading solution for stop motion animation and time-lapse capture, used by many thousands of enthusiastic animators at home, in schools, in advertising agencies and professional animation studios. iStopMotion for the Mac was named one of the Best Apps of 2012 on the Mac App Store. Boinx FotoMagico, winner of two Apple Design Awards, is a presentation tool for professional photographers. BoinxTV, winner of an Apple Design Award, is revolutionary live production software that turns any Mac into a TV studio. Boinx PhotoPresenter, another Apple Design Award winner, is a quick slideshow tool with a variety of pre-built templates. Boinx Mousepose is the indispensable mouse pointer-highlighting tool for users developing presentations,
training or demos. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Boinx Software 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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Media Relations
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617-480-3674
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Make Physical Activity a Consistent Part of Your Life with MiFitLife - Published on 06/19/13

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MiFitLife, LLC introduces MiFitLife 1.1 for iPhone. MiFitLife provides users with a highly personal lifetime fitness guide of appropriate and progressive physical activity. It calculates the optimal amount of physical activity they should engage in each week, as determined by their body's ability to use oxygen. Individuals of all fitness levels, ages, shapes, and sizes will no longer need additional motivation to incorporate physical activity as a part of their life.

Eugene, Oregon - A unique and valuable fitness tool is scheduled for immediate release, MiFitLife 1.1 for the iPhone. MiFitLife provides users with a highly personal lifetime fitness guide of appropriate and progressive physical activity. It calculates the optimal amount of physical activity they should engage in each week as determined by their body's ability to use oxygen. By participating in any physical activity, from A to Z, Aerobics to Zumba, individuals of all fitness levels, ages, shapes, and sizes will no longer need additional motivation to incorporate physical activity as a consistent, intelligent, and enjoyable part of their life.

Employing over four decades of scientific research and in-field testing, MiFitLife is the first app to assign a completely individualized fitness program according to one's ability to use oxygen. After users answer a simple 17-question health profile, the app applies patented regression formulas to accurately calculate their ability to use oxygen (VO2Max) and perform physical activity. The person's weekly activity goal and the pace of their flexible 13-week program is determined by their VO2Max, their support system, their time available, and their previous week's activity. Using the app to record physical activity, MiFitLife reports how many VO2 Points the participant earns towards achieving their weekly fitness goal. Moreover, the app grants users a week of relaxation and recovery at the end of each 13-week program and even accounts for periods of relapse. Simple to use, strikingly personalized, and unbelievably accurate, MiFitLife brushes aside generic, one-dimensional exercise
programs and provides a unique fitness experience that users can trust for a lifetime.

MiFitLife was developed by Dr. Richard Brown, PhD- exercise physiologist, high school and college teacher, fitness guidance counselor, and coach of 7 Olympic athletes. "Developing MiFitLife has been a process that's taken years to perfect," says Dr. Brown. "While many fitness apps claim to give users a personalized exercise guide, MiFitLife is the only program that uses science, practical experience, and patented regression formulas to produce a program that is not only accurate, effective, and easy to follow, but unique to each individual. We believe that the key to maintaining one's health is physical activity - the real miracle drug. MiFitLife presents users with a simple physical activity program that can be done consistently."

Feature Highlights:
* Simple 17 question Fitness Profile accurately determines one's ability to use oxygen (VO2 Max) ... their fitness level
* Personal, individual Weekly Goals and a flexible 13-week program that balances challenge and recovery
* Simple activity entry that accounts for any activity
* Activity Log and End of Week Report gives users up-to-date summaries of activities and progress
* Easy to navigate interface delivers all data without distractions

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 1.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
MiFitLife 1.1 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Health & Fitness category.

MiFitLife 1.1: http://www.mifitlife.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/mifitlife/id649499996
Vimeo Video: http://vimeo.com/66480584
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MiFitLife LLC is an innovative software development company that specializes in productivity tools that help people make physical activity a part of their lives. The easy to use software can unlock the potential of the body and lead to increased vitality and a healthier life. Years of research and practical experience by founder Dr. Richard L. Brown lead to its first product, a hand-held computer that predated the web, and won a Silver Medal from Business Week for product quality. MiFitLife will continue to develop software that enables users to experience a healthier life. Copyright (C) 2013 MiFitLife, LLC. 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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Company Seeks To Raise Funds for Anti-Bullying Comic and App - Published on 06/19/13

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With an epidemic of teen suicides in America due to bullying, Khamicon Entertainment will launch a crowdfunding comic book and app project that hopes to change the way victims look at bullycide. Inspired by the 2012 story of Felicia Garcia, a fifteen year-old girl who died at her own hand in front of classmates at a Staten Island train station due to her experience with bullying at Tottenville High School, Khamicom owner, Damon Smith, hopes to present a different message about handling bullying.

Los Angeles, California - Inspired by the 2012 story of Felicia Garcia, a fifteen year-old girl who died at her own hand in front of classmates at a Staten Island train station due to her experience with bullying at Tottenville High School, Khamicom owner, Damon Smith, hopes to present a different message about handling bullying.

Creating the movement Mind Over Bullies (MOB), the new comic book will hopefully help readers consider the many ways to handle a bullying situation without using violence or reaching a point of despair that will lead them to consider ending their own life.

"I want kids to use their wit, intelligence and skills to handle their difficulties,it's literally, mind over bullies - it's just a new state of mind," said Smith. "Tablets and mobile devices are the direction entertainment has gone in so we know that in order to reach our target audience with the series that we have to make content for those mediums," added Smith.

Focused on creativity that benefits children, teens and young adults, the entertainment company's first venture was the highly successful "Sock n Boots" adventure series. "Basically we started with one story and then graduated to apps and comic books," said Smith. "We plan to do the same here and can only hope that this newest venture will be as successful as our last."

Creating a brand that lends itself to anti-bullying, the Indiegogo campaign will support the series launch about six multi-racial teen characters. Very intentionally, the characters are without invincible superhuman ability and are everyday teens who decide to stand up to bullies in their high school.

Studies show that the cure for bullying is the strength of numbers - hence, the six brave teens banding together to make a change as the MOB. Additionally, the series will highlight the fact that bullying victims need to see their aggressors as having a terrible flaw they are in need of covering in themselves.

Keeping attention on cyber bullying and the exploitation of kids who are on the fray of the "in crowd," Smith hopes to incorporate a free app that will feature the MOB animated cartoon web series. The app will be produced and released should the company reach their funding goal.

For more information or to make a pledge when the project goes live, visit their Indiegogo campaign.

Mind Over Bullies on Indiegogo: http://igg.me/at/MindOverBullies/x/3329800
Mind Over Bullies Blog: http://imobb.blogspot.com

Khamicom's goal is to inspire young minds and open the doors to expression through reading. After having an influx of newborns brought into my life in 2011 (three neices and one nephew), creator, Damon Smith was inspired to do all that he could to see that their young minds were stimulated. Thus far the results have been the creation of two loveable pieces of footwear (Sock and his best friend Boots) as the main characters in a new children's book series "Sock n Boots." Khamicom will continue to find new ways to reach young people with entertaining ideas that make a difference. Copyright (C) 2013 Khamicom. 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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Stickman Archery and Defense Frenzy in Alone at War: The Last Stand - Published on 06/19/13

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Alone at War: The Last Stand 1.0, by Orb Games, puts players in the shoes of the last surviving soldier, who has to battle on his own against the whole enemy army. Like a group of Spartans in the movie, 300, or like a one man army, John Rambo, players use the last stand tactic to fight off the overwhelming enemy attacks. On their mission, their only assistance comes from a trusty bow and arrows, as well as their magical skills. In the game, players, fight epic battles against legions of troops and monsters.

Kiev, Ukraine - Ever wondered what it feels like being Rambo or Chuck Norris? Here's your chance to find out!

Your friends and family were killed by enemy troops. They've slain every living being. Even your dog. And a cat. Why? You have no idea. All you know is someone is going to pay for this. This time it's personal!

Alone at War: The Last Stand 1.0, by Orb Games, puts players in the shoes of the last surviving soldier, who has to battle on his own against the whole enemy army. Like a group of Spartans in the movie, 300, or like a one man army, John Rambo, players use the last stand tactic to fight off the overwhelming enemy attacks. On their mission, their only assistance comes from a trusty bow and arrows, as well as their magical skills. By surviving enemy attacks, players get awarded with golden coins, which later can be used to improve skills and to buy better weapons and tools. This in turn helps to survive next waves of invasion that get tougher and tougher over time.

Feature Highlights:
* Fight epic battles against legions of troops and monsters
* Build and maintain your watchtower in order to destroy enemies more effectively
* Improve your magic skills and cast devastating spells
* Buy powerful weapons and ammunition to unleash hell at attackers
* Survive the carnage and take your revenge

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 70.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Alone at War: The Last Stand 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Alone at War: The Last Stand 1.0: http://www.orbgames.com/
Download from App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id598625265
Screenshot 1: http://orb-games.com/download/screenshot1.png
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App Icon: http://orb-games.com/download/icon-flat.png

Orb Games is an independent developer and publisher of own games. Our recent creations include: StarDrone (PC/PS3/PSVita), Kamikaze Race (Online/iOS/Android/Windows Phone), Zombie & Killer (Android) and Alone at War: the Last Stand (iOS). Copyright (C) 2013 Orb Games. 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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Media Contact
Ukraine
info@orb-games.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/orbgames
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/orbgames

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