7/18/2013

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Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Photospector Brings Unlimited Resolution Real-Time Image Editing to iPad - Published on 07/18/13

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The 11ers, a team of ex-DreamWorks employees with extensive expertise in film animation software, today released Photospector, a breakthrough real-time photo-editing app for iPad that processes images at full camera resolution, no matter how many megapixels. While existing apps require several seconds to load a single adjustment to brightness, exposure, or color, Photospector makes all of these changes instantly in full screen as the user drags a finger across the controls.

Soda Springs, California - The 11ers, a team of ex-DreamWorks engineers with extensive expertise in film animation software, today released Photospector, a breakthrough real-time photo-editing app for iPad that processes images at full camera resolution, no matter how many megapixels. While existing apps require several seconds to load a single adjustment to brightness, exposure, or color, Photospector makes all of these changes instantly in full screen as the user drags a finger across the controls.

�It�s a truly 'wow' moment when you slide your finger across the screen and you see you�re in complete control of every aspect of your photo,� says the app�s lead developer Daniel Wexler. �Photospector allows for much greater precision than has ever been possible on the iPad. You can take a 1,000 MP image and zoom in down to the pixel, making it truly a professional-grade experience for photographers.�

The app includes a number of other features aimed at iPhoneographers and prosumer photographers who are storing large numbers of photos on the iPad. Photo libraries are automatically arranged into smart albums by keywords, similar to how hashtags are used on popular photo websites like Flickr. All of the metadata stored by the camera, including date, location, and camera type, can be used to sort photos and create smart albums instantly. Users can also add their own keywords, which makes organizing entire libraries simple and fast, particularly when uploading to photo storage and sharing sites.

�The old way of moving photos into folders or albums manually just doesn�t cut it when you�ve got 10,000 shots,� Wexler points out. �With Photospector you can create a gallery of all your photos taken in 2012 in Mexico in just a few taps, based solely on the data stored inside your photos.�

Getting photos into the app is similarly easy, and does not require users to import or download images from cloud storage. Instead, Photospector is designed to work directly with full-resolution photos already loaded onto the iPad. It allows users to flag or rate photos, and incorporates sophisticated search features to get the most out of them. Photos or entire albums can be shared by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Dropbox, with a number of options meant to increase privacy and control. Groups of photos can be renamed, resized, or converted to different image formats and resolutions all at once before sharing. Author information and copyright can be added to every photo, or metadata can be stripped out entirely for added security.

�Photographers want everyone to see their photos, but they also want to decide what information gets shared,� notes Wexler. �Photospector was designed to provide authors with total control.�

This is not the first time the 11ers have made use of their 3D film animation background to revolutionize photography on the iPad. The team�s Glaze app released last year, which turns any photo into an artful painting with texture and brushstrokes, has been downloaded over a 100,000 times and garnered rave reviews.

�We�re bringing feature film animation technology to the iPad in order to make professional photo editing a breeze, even when you�re thousands of miles away from your desktop.�

Device Requirements:
* Language Support: English
* Device Requirements: iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 10.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Photospector 1.3.0 is currently Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. Batch editing is available as an in-app purchase for $1.99 (USD).

11ers: http://www.the11ers.com
Photospector 1.3.0: http://www.the11ers.com/photospector
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photospector/id605863372
Screenshots: http://www.the11ers.com/photospector/press#screenshots
Media Assets: http://www.the11ers.com/photospector/press
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7XjVU_FkaE

The 11ers are an independent mobile app development company based in Donner Summit, California. Co-founder Daniel Wexler, awarded the 2012 Technical Achievement Academy Award � for his work on the PDI Lighting System, together with partner Gilles Dezeustre are 3D feature animation software veterans of Dreamworks Animation. Their credits include multiple Shreks and Madagascars (and one Antz). After time spent separately working at NVIDIA and OnLive, the team reunited in 2011 to launch The 11ers, bringing cutting-edge graphics software to iOS. The 11ers released its first app, Glaze, in 2012 to outstanding reviews from critics and users. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 11ers. 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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Daniel Wexler
Co-founder
(530) 426-3225
United States
press@The11ers.com

Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/Photospector

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XChange UK and ThePowerXChange Announce Enfocus Connect 11 Now Shipping - Published on 07/18/13

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ThePowerXChange and XChange UK today announces Enfocus Connect 11, offering users the power to create, check, correct and deliver PDFs with a single click. Enfocus Connect 11 helps anyone generate top-quality PDFs from any application for print, online use or archive and easily deliver completed jobs to any location using popular Internet protocols. The Connect family brings in a new level of PDF creation, optimization and correction along with job delivery automation and more.

Carson City, NV, US and London, UK - ThePowerXChange and XChange UK, the sources for extended technology worldwide are excited to announce the release of Enfocus Connect 11 offering users the power to create, check, correct and deliver PDFs with a single click.

Enfocus Connect 11 helps anyone generate top-quality PDFs from any application for print, online use or archive and easily deliver completed jobs to any location using popular Internet protocols. Users can rest assured that their documents will output and view as intended at the highest possible quality. Production sites benefit from knowing that files submitted by clients who use Connect have been created with the correct settings and can be output, used online or archived without problems.

The new Enfocus Connect 11 family replaces a pair of market-proven Enfocus products: Instant PDF and PitStop Connect. The Connect family brings in a new level of PDF creation, optimization and correction along with job delivery automation to make collaboration between designer and producer simple.

Enfocus Connect is available in two flavors: one for individual users, Connect YOU; and one for companies who need to collaborate with many internal and external users, Connect ALL. In both editions, the Connect application is used to define and create Connectors. Connectors are easy-to-use applets that sit on your desktop and contain all the technology necessary for optimal PDF creation, correction, and job delivery to remote locations.

Enfocus Connect is built using state-of-the-art technology. For PDF creation, Connect has the Adobe Normalizer built right in - this is the same engine used by the Adobe Creative Suite and Acrobat, the market standards for PDF creation. For PDF correction and verification, Connect uses market-leading Enfocus PitStop technology. No other PDF creation or processing application offers this level of control and quality.

Users of Adobe Creative Suite's InDesign and Illustrator are offered a Plug-in that installs a direct link to a Connector, so all they have to do is select the "Export as Certified PDF" option in the file menu. This creates a PDF and transfers it to the Connector for processing and uploading to the right location - with a single click!

Other programs, such as QuarkXPress, CorelDraw or Office applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher, can now create perfect PDFs through the Print option of the file menu, where a Connector appears as a "virtual printer." These can even be customized with meaningful names like "PDF to Archive" or "Print to Company XYZ."

For the independent designers, small firms or selected clients of a service provider, Connect YOU is an affordable tool for setting up Connectors that can be used on single computers. For larger workgroups, publishers or printers who work with many interior and exterior users, Connect ALL allows unlimited numbers of Connectors to be easily configured and distributed to any number of clients. In addition, Connect ALL offers custom branding, time limited activations of Connectors and updating functions that make managing multiple clients easy.

Enfocus Connect YOU costs just $99 / Euro 99 and replaces the widely used Instant PDF application in the Enfocus product line-up. Connect YOU generates custom Connectors for use on a single computer, ideal for individuals or small workgroups. If needed, Connectors can also be created by experienced professionals on one system and exported for use by other users who can then import and utilize them without special skills or training.

For larger operations working with internal and external users, Connect ALL can set up and maintain unlimited numbers of Connectors for only $2,999/ Euro 2.999. This allows service providers like commercial printers, ad agencies and publishers to provide Connectors to customers, freelancers and staff who need to create and submit high-quality PDFs, or have a need for an automated file delivery solution.

Enfocus Connect 11 is available now through XChange UK and ThePowerXChange worldwide. To order, or for more information, users can visit the websites.

XChange International: http://www.xchangeuk.com/enfocus
Enfocus Connect 11: http://www.thepowerxchange.com/enfocus

XChange UK and ThePowerXChange are leading suppliers of desktop graphic and publishing applications, QuarkXTension(R) technology; Adobe InDesign(R), Acrobat(R) and Photoshop(R) Plug-ins(R) and other design and publishing utilities. They offer extended technology products from across the world specific to the graphic design, print and publishing industries and make them available to an extensive user base via their printed catalogue or online at their web site. The company are headquartered in Central London and also offer specialist training on many of the solutions they sell. Copyright (C) 2013 / 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 trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Tami Stodghill
Press Relations
928-300-4811
United States
tstodghill@thepowerxchange.com

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iOS Application for World's Best Swim Places That Other People Love - Published on 07/18/13

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BIOPORT Software Labs today announces Swim Places 1.3.2.1, an update to its popular summer's must have application developed for iOS and Android devices. Swim Places is a non-commercial community app which provides users with the option to add swim places they love and discover new places that they haven't visited yet. Easily add a new location, provide some basic details, upload photos. The app lets you filter the search based on the category such as lake, river, quarry, outdoor pool and more.

Prague, Czech Republic - BIOPORT Software Labs, a mobile application development company, today is thrilled to announce the release of an updated version of Swim Places, summer's must have application. Swim Places is a non-commercial community app which provides users with the option to add swim places they love and discover new places that they haven't visited yet. As of now it has been downloaded by over 20.000 Android and iOS users and many others use the web application. Swim Places has received top rating mark in a prestigious competition Internet Effectiveness Award.

Swim Places is a community driven project which maps the best swimming places around the globe. The project mostly focuses on outdoor swimming location such as lakes, rivers, ponds, beaches, coves and quarries. For the regular swimmer the authors also included standard swimming facilities - such as pools and waterparks. However, the main focus is on natural outdoor swim places. The goal is to gather and display people's tips, comments and ratings and let them create the content of the app.

The benefits of the app are quite straightforward. It shows you specific swim places for your desired location. It lets you filter the search based on the category such as lake, river, quarry , outdoor pool and more. The app allows you to add a new location, where you provide some basic details about the given location and upload a photo of the place. One can also add more details such as: Entry fees, availability of refreshments, whether its god for diving or if it is nudist friendly.

Bioport expert developer Vladislav Skoumal explains why one should download and use this app: "If you are looking for a refreshing dip, where you don't have to worry about crowds, goggles, chlorine and sometimes even bathing suits, then SwimPlaces is a must-have app for you. With this app you don't need to have the local knowledge as others provide it for you via their tips and comments."

The target group of this app are wild swimming enthusiasts, people who travel and just about anyone who likes swimming. "Our goal is to get as many users, preferably active users, who will contribute with new swim places and eventually cover the map with great swimming locations", says COEX webdesigner Ivos Gajdorus, who came up with the original idea for this project and his company designed the web application for Swim Places.

New features :
* Search locations by name or locality
* Added new translations - French, Spanish

Key features:
* As simple as possible
* iPad optimized
* Add locations directly from your device
* Filter locations based on type (quarry, lakes etc.) and water quality
* Search locations by name or locality
* Navigate to location
* Comments
* Rating

Supported languages:
* Now available in English, French, Spanish, Czech

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Optimized for iPhone 5 and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 1.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Swim Places 1.3.2.1 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category. It is also available for Android devices on Google Play.

Swim Places 1.3.2.1: http://www.swimplaces.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/kde-se-koupat/id451021182
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.bioport.coupani&feature=search_result
App Icon: http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/009/Purple4/v4/39/48/6c/39486c48-6807-4ae0-b805-1d45ba65a343/mzl.hrhffpia.175x175-75.jpg
iOS Press Kit (zip): http://projects.bioport.cz/swimplaces/swimplaces_screenshots_iOS.zip
Android Press Kit (zip): http://projects.bioport.cz/swimplaces/swimplaces_screenshots_android_en.zip

Bioport is a Czech creative studio based in Prague. It offers various services such as graphic design, web design, web project development, mobile apps development and marketing. Copyright (C) 2013 Bioport Software Labs s.r.o. 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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Vladislav Musial
Founder
Czech Republic
vladislav.musial@bioport.cz

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Imagining a tomorrow ePub version - Published on 07/18/13

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Independent publisher Luigi Savagnone announces the book Imagining a tomorrow. The protagonist tries to get distracted by thinking about a novel that he has read recently. But he is plagued by a malaise in the society in which he lives and he really wants to escape. After several misadventures, with his small boat moves away into open sea. Here he meets a siren that makes him an inhabitant of a wonderful underwater world. But it was all just a dream, and he still hopes to find love.

Palermo, Italy - Independent publisher Luigi Savagnone has announced the release of the book Imagining a tomorrow. The novel is divided into two basic parts: 1) A narrator tells the story of Anna and Lucia two girls of Italian origin, who after spending a childhood and a peaceful and happy childhood in Borneo discovered a love affair between their parents, so disgusted, they decide to leave and reach Italy. Here find a very closed society, resulting in great difficulty in entering and get to know people. However, they manage to find a permanent job, but it soon proves a real torture.

They are also able to find a partner, but with the help of a marriage agency. Here begin the visits to some of the most important places and monuments of Sicily, but also of Rome, Florence and Venice, where Anna spends her honeymoon. This is illustrated by several images and accurate historical reconstructions. When for the two friends finally everything seemed to go for the best, something happens ... In this first part, which can be defined a fable with a final suspense, however, are treated different topics of scientific, philosophical, architectural and cultural heritage;

2) The narrator of this romance is in a state of suffering for the ills of society and human weaknesses that are highlighted in an exaggerated way in this second part, which is characterized by mental ravings and tragicomic adventures that lead to an escape from the sci-fi world of work. With his small boat goes to sea and is called by a mermaid who leads him into an unknown world. It was all a dream, and he continues to hope and strongly want to know a woman to love.

Device Requirements:
* iBooks 1.3.1 or later on an iPad, iPhone (3G or later), or iPod touch (2nd generation or later)
* iOS 4.3.3 or later is required
* Print Length: 294 Pages

Pricing and Availability:
Imagining a tomorrow is $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Short Stories category. This book is also available at the same price in Enhanced Edition.

Imagining a tomorrow: http://imaginingatomorrow.wordpress.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/book/imagining-a-tomorrow/id629167933
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Luigi Savagnone is a private writer. He writes more for hobby than a profession. Luigi Savagnone publishes books in digital format only. Copyright (C) 2013 Luigi Savagnone. 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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lsavagnone@yahoo.it

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Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/LuigiSavagnone

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Kidaptive Releases Free Educational Leo's Pad Appisode for iPad - Published on 07/18/13

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Kidaptive today releases "A Splashing Good Time," the newest appisode of the award-winning Leo's Pad Preschool Kids Learning Series for iPad. Leo's Pad combines stunning visuals and smart storytelling with cognitive and social learning activities that engage preschoolers in active learning. Learners join popular eight-year-old characters Leo and Marie on their latest adventure, rescuing Marie's flyaway Question Lab. For a limited time all Leo's Pad appisodes are free as part of a Summer Special.

Palo Alto, California - Leading educational-technology company, Kidaptive today released the fourth installment of the top-rated Leo's Pad Preschool Kids Learning Series for iPad. Leo's Pad combines movie-quality animation with smart storytelling, adaptive learning, and highly interactive adventures that engage children in creative educational activities.

The series has garnered praise from major outlets including USA Today, Common Sense Media, The Wall Street Journal, ZDNet, and Parenting Magazine.

Kidaptive's goal is to help a million children around the world discover a love for learning. With that aim, for a limited time all appisodes of Leo's Pad are free as a Summer Special.

In appisode four, "A Splashing Good Time," learners join popular eight-year-old characters Leo and Marie on their latest adventure - rescuing Marie's flyaway Question Lab - and meet a new character, Fusch (based on Leonardo Da Vinci, Marie Curie, and Confucius, respectively). The learner helps the characters steer the Question Lab safely back to the ground, which requires quick thinking and creativity.

The new appisode incorporates five interactive activities within the story, which engage learning areas such as pattern recognition, measurement, spatial reasoning, and working memory. There is also an instructional song that celebrates creative problem solving. As in all the appisodes, "A Splashing Good Time" promotes active participation over passive watching.

A key feature of the Leo's Pad appisodes is adaptive learning through educational content. Leo's Pad tracks learners' abilities, records their progress, and allows the activities to adapt, in real time, to their abilities. Kidaptive co-founder Dr. Dylan Arena emphasizes that "we create entertaining and adaptive content that helps children learn. Our goal is to keep each learner in a corridor of optimal challenge to maximize both their engagement and their learning."

Parents can monitor their child's learning with Parent's Pad, one of the most comprehensive feedback systems ever developed for parents. The Leo's Pad core curriculum uses assessments across 70 dimensions of learning to customize gameplay, support development, and provide parents with updates. The app develops an evolving learner's profile that gives parents direct insight into their child's growth, along with suggestions for how parents can support their learners outside of "tablet time".

Reviews and awards for the Leo's Pad series:
* Winner LAUNCH Edu 2013
* Mom's Choice Awards: Gold Recipient 2013
* Winner Startup World San Francisco 2013
* Creative Child Magazine: Top App of the Year
* Common Sense Media: 5 stars
* Featured in iTunes App Store New & Noteworthy
* Jinny Gudmundsen, USA Today: "The animations are breathtaking, while the captivating storytelling sustains kids' interest ... Leo's Pad is an exciting new way to entertain and teach kids"
* TechCrunch: "The future of children's entertainment."

Features:
* Complete early-learning curriculum
* Parent's Pad dashboard for easy monitoring of learning
* Adaptive games change difficulty with your child's performance
* Activities help children learn skills such as turn taking, impulse control, and collaboration
* Modeling of social skills like deliberate practice
* Fun and memorable songs
* "Co-play" games that parents and children can play together
* Designed for children up to age 6
* No 3rd-party advertising

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

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time the Summer Special allows users to download all Leo's Pad appisodes for free. Leo's Pad: Preschool Kids Learning Series 1.4 is currently Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. For more information about Leo's Pad, visit Kidaptive online.

Kidaptive: http://www.kidaptive.com/
Leo's Pad: Preschool Kids Learning Series 1.4: http://www.kidaptive.com/products/leospad.html
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/leos-pad-preschool-kids-learning/id566773525
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE-uExvmX1w
Screenshots: http://pinterest.com/kidaptive/leo-s-pad/
App Icon: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8r0mdrpt7z4fxwm/Kidaptive%20Leos%20Pad%20New%20Icon%207%2010%2013%20lg%20final.jpg

Kidaptive is a leading educational technology company that helps children learn through a combination of entertaining storylines, adaptive content, and a curriculum developed in collaboration with Stanford University researchers. Kidaptive uses innovative educational technology for smart storytelling on iPads, with curriculum developed by top researchers to create entertaining and adaptive content that helps children learn. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Kidaptive Inc. 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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Julie Brannon
Director of Digital Marketing
205-201-1897
United States
jbrannon@kidaptive.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Kidaptive
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/company/kidaptive-inc-?
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/kidaptive

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Swipe, Zap and Destroy - That Monsters Game - Now Available on iOS - Published on 07/18/13

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Software Prodigy today introduces That Monsters Game 1.03, their latest mobile game for iOS devices. Help the nutty professor destroy monsters and save his laboratory. Match-and-zap monsters as fast as possible to win experience points and save Professor Marty from his own creation. Collect coins and gems throughout the game and use them to buy Labkits, tools to destroy even more monsters. Use earned XP stars to unlock game play modes and survive until the next level.

Santa Venera, Malta - Software Prodigy today is proud to announce the release of That Monsters Game 1.03, their latest mobile game for iOS devices. Match-and-zap monsters as fast as possible to win experience points and save Professor Marty from his own creation!

When the nutty Professor Marty's newest experiment goes horribly wrong, monsters are created by the masses and threaten to destroy his laboratory. Demolish these monsters by matching three or more and zapping them away. Collect coins and gems throughout the game and use them to buy Labkits, tools to destroy even more monsters. Use earned XP stars to unlock game play modes and survive until the next level!

"With the bright colors, fast pace and never ending monsters filling up your screen, That Monsters Game provides a fun pastime for every type of mobile gamer," said Neville Attard, founder of Software Prodigy.

Be prepared to swipe your way to monster-zapping victory!

Features include:
* Three unique game play modes that unlock different tools and challenges
* Beautiful graphics and gameplay features
* If you're fast enough, earn extra points during monster explosions
* Play alone or invite your friends to help you take on the monsters and compete for the ultimate high score
* Participate in weekly tournaments with your Facebook friends, earn achievements and make your way to the global leaderboards on Game Center
* If you ever get stuck, just e-mail Professor Marty for a hint

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

Pricing and Availability:
That Monsters Game 1.03 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. For more information please visit SoftwareProdigy online and follow Professor Marty on Facebook.

That Monsters Game 1.03: http://thatmonstersgame.com/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id590736402
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SoftwareProdigy is a Maltese independent game developer for mobile games founded back in 2002 by Neville Attard. Our mission is to create addictive, casual, mobile games while keeping the user's feedback in the development loop. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 SoftwareProdigy. 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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Leia Ostermann
Appency for Software Prodigy
530-313-0378
United States
leia@appency.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorMarty

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Famous Movies for iPad: 20 Pixel-Art Puzzles for Every Cinema Fan - Published on 07/18/13

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Famous Movies, a collection of Link-a-Pix puzzles for iPad dedicated to cinema masterpieces is now available on the App Store. From Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon and City Lights to Avatar, Spider-Man and Sex and the City, the collection features 20 colorful pixel-art puzzles with famous movie-related scenes hidden in their solutions. The Famous Movies collection offers mega size 100x65 Link-a-Pix puzzles, all handcrafted by professional artists and solvable using pure logic and deduction.

Haifa, Israel - Famous Movies, a collection of Link-a-Pix puzzles for iPad dedicated to cinema masterpieces is now available for purchasing on the App Store. From Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon and City Lights to Avatar, Spider-Man and Sex and the City, the collection features 20 colorful pixel-art puzzles with famous movie-related scenes hidden in their solutions. If you like logic puzzles and great cinema, you will love Link-a-Pix Famous Movies!

The Famous Movies collection offers mega size 100x65 Link-a-Pix puzzles, all handcrafted by professional artists and solvable using pure logic and deduction. The app features a unique fingertip cursor which enables playing large puzzle grids with ease and precision.

About Link-a-Pix:
Link-a-Pix is a clue-linking puzzle based on a grid with a pixilated picture hidden inside. Each puzzle consists of a grid containing clue-pairs in various places. The object is to reveal a hidden picture by linking the clues and painting the paths so that the number of squares in each path equals the value of the clues being linked together. To learn more about Link-a-Pix puzzles visit our Get started section.

Gaming features:
* Exclusive fingertip cursor design for solving large puzzles
* Portrait and landscape screen support (iPad only)
* Enlarge, reduce, move puzzle for easy viewing
* Full-step Undo and Redo
* Link counter option for easy link length viewing
* Auto-solve starting clues option
* Show errors during gameplay
* Check puzzle
* Track puzzle solving times

Language Support:
* American English, Japanese and Chinese

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* iOS 4.3 or later
* 10.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Conceptis Link-a-Pix 1.6 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Priced at $8, the collection is available for in-app purchase. To purchase the Famous Movies collection, download Conceptis Link-a-Pix from App Store.

Conceptis: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com
Conceptis Link-a-Pix 1.6: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx?uri=mobile/100003
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/conceptis-link-a-pix/id517602670
Get Started with Link-a-Pix: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx?uri=puzzle/link-a-pix
Screenshot: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/picture/12/4143.png
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Located in Haifa, Israel, Conceptis is the leading supplier of logic puzzles to printed and electronic gaming media all over the world. On average, more than 20 million Conceptis puzzles are solved each day in newspapers and magazines, online and on mobile platforms across the world. Copyright (C) 2013 Conceptis 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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Nisus Software Releases InfoClick 1.1 - Published on 07/18/13

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Nisus Software has announced the release of InfoClick 1.1, its uniquely powerful email search tool designed to guide you to the emails you've been trying to find. Among the new features are allows searching by Apple Mail accounts, mailboxes, and folders, negated searches allow finding items that do not contain a particular selector (eg: word, contact, etc), can search for emails in trash folders using a "Trashed Emails" selector, and other additions, fixes, and improvements.

Solana Beach, California - Nisus Software has announced the release of InfoClick 1.1, its uniquely powerful email search tool designed to guide you to the emails you've been trying to find.

InfoClick 1.1 adds new features while addressing some important issues. Among the new features are:

* Allows searching by Apple Mail accounts, mailboxes, and folders.
* Negated searches allow finding items that do not contain a particular selector (eg: word, contact, etc). For example, you can negate a search term by typing an exclamation mark before you type the term (eg: "!pluto" searches for all emails that do not contain the word "pluto").
* Can search for emails in trash folders using a "Trashed Emails" selector.
* Added "Email" menu to the main menu bar with some convenient commands like Reply and Forward.

There are many other changes, fixes, and improvement, including faster response while typing, expanded listing results, and more. The full list of changes and fixes can be found at the InfoClick release notes page.

InfoClick is designed to be used with Apple's Mail application to navigate through your emails to see the words, contacts, and information within. InfoClick knows precisely what words you've used, so there's no guessing; it offers a guided process of progressively narrowing down the matches in a series of simple choices. That means you can't ever produce a search with zero matches. For example, when you're searching for all emails containing a particular word, InfoClick would show the completions "connection", "connexion", and (the misspelled) "connecsion", if you'd actually used those words in your emails.

System Requirements:
InfoClick requires OS X 10.6.6 or above with Apple's Mail.app

Pricing and Availability
InfoClick 1.1 is available now at the InfoClick web site and the Mac App Store for only $15 (USD). A 15 day demo is also available from the same page. The update is free for current owners of InfoClick.

Nisus Software: http://www.nisus.com
InfoClick 1.1: http://nisus.com/infoclick
Download InfoClick: http://nisus.com/InfoClick/versions.php
Purchase InfoClick: http://nisus.com/store
App Icon: http://nisus.com/pr/files/InfoClick-icon.png
Press Kit (zip): http://nisus.com/pr/files/InfoClick-assets.zip

For over 25 years, Nisus Software, Inc. has developed award winning text and productivity tools for the Macintosh, such as Nisus Writer Pro, Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Thesaurus, and InfoClick. Copyright (C) 2013 Nisus Software, Inc. 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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Five Free In App Coloring Books - Summer Promotion for Drawing Pad - Published on 07/18/13

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California based Tap'd, LLC has just released a new version of its top charting and super popular art app Drawing Pad. Drawing Pad is a mobile art studio for all ages. The new version automatically includes two free coloring books titled "More Fun" and "Farm." For a limited time, Thursday July 18th until Midnight Wednesday, July 24th, the Drawing Pad In App Coloring Book store will be setting the price of three additional coloring books to Free.

Rancho Cordova, California - Tap'd, LLC has just released a new version of its top charting (200 out of 370,000) and super popular art app Drawing Pad. The new version automatically includes two free coloring books titled "More Fun" and "Farm." For a limited time, Thursday July 18th until Midnight Wednesday, July 24th, the Drawing Pad "In App" Coloring Book store will be setting the price of three additional coloring books to Free (previously 99 cents).

Drawing Pad is a mobile art studio for all ages. The familiarity of actual-sized, photo-realistic crayons, markers, paint brushes, and other tools make playing with this app loads of fun. Drawing Pad is perfect for long car rides on summer vacation or taking a break from the heat outside to cozy up on the couch and doodle away. Version 2.4 features some unreal tools like gradient paint brushes and roller stamp pens.

The interface is simple but the features are extensive. Autosave, pinch zoom, blending, brush size control and more are all included in the App. No additional tools are required to buy. Pick your favorite color construction paper and sketch your heart out. Load family photos as your background and use the stencil text tool to tell a story.

Everyone is encouraged to check out the latest version of Drawing Pad and grab the free coloring books. These three additional books are free to download until July 24th at Midnight: Dinosaur, Fairytale, and Girl Fun!

Tap'd: http://tapd.com
Drawing Pad 2.4.2: http://drawingpadapp.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawing-pad/id358207332
App Tutorial: http://drawingpadapp.com/tutorial
Vimeo Video (Promo): https://vimeo.com/66939839
Infographic (Free Offer Promotion): http://drawingpadapp.com/free-offer/summer-promotion.jpg

Located in Rancho Cordova, California, USA, Tap'd LLC was founded by Darren Murtha and Christopher Lott. All Material and Software (C) 2013 Tap'd LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Free Bible Trivia Word Game Now Available for iPad - Published on 07/18/13

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North Carolina based Saved Games, Inc introduces Cross Words - A Bible Trivia Word Game 1.0, now available for iPad in the Apple App Store for free. Have fun while studying the Bible in this cross between a Christian trivia and word game. Cross Words is extremely fun and challenges your knowledge of the Bible while using simple drag and drop functionality to unscramble the letters to solve the biblical word clue - including biblical people, places, things, and books of the Bible.

Winston Salem, North Carolina - Saved Games, Inc is proud to announce that "Cross Words - A Bible Trivia Word Game", is now available for iPad in the Apple App Store for free. Have fun while studying the bible in this cross between a Christian trivia and word game. It's extremely fun and challenges your knowledge of the bible while using simple drag and drop functionality to unscramble the letters to solve the biblical word clue.

Once the word is solved, the bible verse that backs up the answer is displayed. Great sound effects and animations give you instant feedback for an all around enjoyable and fun user experience for the entire family.

* Solve clever clues that include biblical People, Places, Things, and Books of the Bible
* Integrates easy to use drag and drop functionality
* Earn coins with each word solved
* Use the hint button to place the next letter in the proper order
* Fun for all ages

Here is what some people are saying about it:
* "Not only did I get to polish my memory on biblical "persons, places and things," but I had fun doing it"
* "I love this game! It's fun and you learn about the bible."
* "My two-year old just loves dragging the tiles around. She goes crazy when she gets one right!"

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 2.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Cross Words - A Bible Trivia Word Game 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Cross Words - A Bible Trivia Word Game 1.0: http://www.savedgamesinc.com/crosswords
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/cross-words-bible-trivia-word/id660755216
Screenshot 1: http://www.savedgamesinc.com/CrossWords.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.savedgamesinc.com/CrossWords1.png
Screenshot 3: http://www.savedgamesinc.com/CrossWords2.png
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Saved Games, Inc specialize in creating iOS apps that edify and enrich people's lives whether that is through entertaining games with 3D graphics and smooth animation or through data-driven apps. We pride ourselves in making games that provide more than mindless entertainment but rather seek to educate and teach while delivering endless fun. While our passion is gaming, our more important missing is to glory the name of Jesus through our apps which includes other non-game related apps. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Saved Games, Inc. 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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rob@savedgamesinc.com

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iStoryTime's Wee Sing & Learn 123 App Now Available for iPhone and iPad - Published on 07/18/13

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Award-winning children's publisher iStoryTime, in partnership with best-selling children's brand Wee Sing, today released the Wee Sing & Learn 123 app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Educational and entertaining, the new app takes kids on a musical adventure filled with underwater creatures of all shapes and sizes to help them learn their 123s. This interactive educational app also includes read-along text to provide parents a fun and creative way to help their children learn their numbers.

Santa Barbara, California - Award-winning children's publisher iStoryTime, in partnership with best-selling children's brand Wee Sing, today released the Wee Sing & Learn 123 app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Educational and entertaining, the new app takes kids on a musical adventure filled with underwater creatures of all shapes and sizes to help them learn their 123s.

Each number 1 through 12 features its own sing-along song with animated sea creatures that can be counted. This creates an exciting, fun, and skill-building under the sea learning experience. The interactive educational app also includes read-along text to provide parents a fun and creative way to help their children learn their numbers.

Wee Sing has sold over 65 million books, albums, and live-action videos over the past 35 years. A leader in preschool learning through music, Wee Sing is recognized as one of the world's most beloved children's brands.

Wee Sing & Learn 123 Features Include:
* Read Along - Narrator reads and kids sing a counting song for each creature 1 through 12
* Counting Activity - Match the shapes of animals and drag and drop
* 123 Song - Sing along with a fun mix of animated creatures and numbers
* Explore 123 - Explore numbers by tapping to hear them spoken aloud
* Draw 123 - Little ones practice fine motor skills by tracing letters
* Coloring Book - Create colorful pictures with ten different pages to choose from

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 478 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Wee Sing & Learn 123 (v1.1) is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

iStoryTime: http://www.istorytime.com
Wee Sing & Learn 123 (v1.1): https://itunes.apple.com/app/id657472038
Screenshot (iPad): http://www.istorytime.com/media/press/wee-sing-123-ipad.html
Screenshot (iPhone): http://www.istorytime.com/media/press/wee-sing-123-iphone.html
App Icon: http://www.istorytime.com/media/press/wee-sing-123-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) 2013 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. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Graphic Node Enlarges Its Templates Pro for Pages Set - Published on 07/18/13

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Graphic Node today announces another update to its assortment of templates for Pages. The company added 6 new packs to the Templates Pro for Pages collection for Apple's word processing software, expanding the selection to a total of 35 lines of stylish and effective templates. Most of the templates were created for basic, one-page documents while the Brochure contains eight different page layouts. All templates are available in both U.S. Letter and A4 formats.

Sakiai, Lithuania - Graphic Node, a graphic design company that specializes in creating themes, templates, and illustrations for Mac OS X, today is thrilled to announce another addition to its assortment of templates for Pages. The company added 6 new packs to the Templates Pro for Pages collection for Apple's word processing software, expanding the selection to a total of 35 lines of stylish and effective templates.

The Templates Pro for Pages set has been created for business use, turning the process of designing impressive corporate style for small companies into plain sailing. Each pack included in the application contains six matching document templates for brochures, letters, envelopes, business cards, invoices, and memos.

"The new template packs focus on a highly polished design style suitable for various sorts of businesses. Every pack contains the same set of documents while expressing unreservedly different views and styles, allowing users to discover the best-suited match for their company," says Jolita Unguvaitiene, Graphic Node's general manager.

The freshly updated set now contains a total of 35 new templates, divided into 6 coordinated packs. Most of the templates - Business Card, Envelope, Invoice, Letter, and Memo - were created for basic, one-page documents while the Brochure contains eight different page layouts. Users can type or paste their own text, add and remove text boxes, change fonts, and drag their photos or pictures onto documents to replace the placeholders. All templates are available in both U.S. Letter and A4 formats to accommodate users from all over the world.

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.6.6 or later
* iWork 08 or later
* 157 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Templates Pro for Pages can be viewed and purchased on Graphic Node's website and in the Mac App Store. Templates Pro for Pages 1.3 is only $48.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Productivity category.

Graphic Node: http://graphicnode.com
Templates Pro for Pages 1.3: http://graphicnode.com/products/for-iwork/pages/ptp/
Purchase and Download (MAS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/templates-pro-for-pages/id438911751?mt=12
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Graphic Node is a graphic design company based in Lithuania. It is committed to creating exceptional templates and themes for the Mac OS X community. It launched in 2011 and now offers an extensive choose of beautifully crated themes for iWork, iWeb and other applications. The small team of dedicated professionals at Graphic Node works hard to ensure the consistent quality of their products and maintains a constant focus on their users. Copyright 2011-2013 Graphic Node. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iWork and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U. S and/or other countries.

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World of Puzzles, 12-puzzle app featuring fairytale characters - Published on 07/18/13

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Designed by Catalan company LaTroupe Studios, the iPad game featuring fairytale characters and trips around the world, helps kids enhance their memory skills, observation capacity & logic, and have fun while they're at it! LaTroupe Studios today is proud to introduce World of Puzzles - Monsters Band 1.0. Unlike other games, Monsters Band isn't about racing against the clock or achieving results. Players simply collect points as they go. User-friendly & children love cool, big, colorful graphics.

Barcelona, Spain - Barcelona's LaTroupe Studios has developed the second Monsters Band series. Aimed primarily at 2-6 years old, the app features 12 educational puzzles divided into two 6-game bundles designed to delight the whole family. The iPad game is called World of Puzzles and features a bunch of adorable monsters designed by illustrator Xavier Ramiro. The monsters travel around the world visiting different locations -including Barcelona, the North Pole and the pyramids in Egypt- and fairy-tales settings starring little mermaids, dragons and dwarfs, among others. Players have to place the characters and elements on the corresponding silhouettes to complete the puzzle. The music and the illustration set the pace to help children make progress.

This fun application develops children's observation capacity, association skills, logic and memory, in addition to stimulating their creative thinking and their curiosity. This game "enhances the observation capacity, sense of space, motor skills, memory and attention span of the youngest members of the family, including children with ADD, motor difficulties and sensorial disabilities," claims pediatric occupational therapist and director of the Ninaia centre in Sabadell (www.ninaia.com), Cristina Perez. The app is free to download, but users will be required to pay Euro0.89 to unlock the second bundle of games.

With a strong background in child education, Perez endorses the benefits of the app, when used under adult supervision. "The design allows children to set their own pace, cranking up the difficulty level when they feel comfortable. In other words, zero rush, zero frustration and excellent motivation. The app games teach children how to reason, plan and organize, helping them develop the skills needed to live a self- sufficient life." "The original app and the characters' funky details stimulate and motivate the children, ensuring they have fun and learn at the same time," says the pediatric occupational therapist. Speaking of her experience at the Ninaia centre in Sabadell, "We are using the app to work on specific skills and it's quite a hit. Kids love playing with monsters," says Perez.

Print and color
Unlike other games, Monsters Band isn't about racing against the clock or achieving results. Players simply collect points as they go. "I designed the app with my daughter in mind. The last thing we wanted was for this app to stress kids out. It's really user- friendly, so children can play individually or with an adult. It's fun for all the family," claims Jordi Manuel Monterde, the creator of the Monsters Band series. Another innovation in the second part of Monsters Band allows users to print out black and white copies for kids to color in.

Summer vacations are a great time to discover the Monsters Band universe. These friendly monsters can make a long trip or a hot afternoon more bearable with their fun proposals. In addition to its outstanding playability, this user-friendly app stands out for its stunning illustrations, sound effects, music and interactivity. Children love cool, big, colorful graphics. Each monster is unique and has been designed using elements that children find familiar. By using large images, the buttons seem to literally "sink" and players can just "touch" the buttons without actually having to "aim." This makes it easy to move around and get the hang of the game. The entire app has been carefully thought out to stimulate their curiosity.

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

Pricing and Availability:
World of Puzzles - Monsters Band 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

World of Puzzles 1.0: http://www.monstersband.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/world-puzzles-monsters- band/id663696327
Vimeo Video: http://vimeo.com/69947698
Screenshot: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tbhpv5oyiumfmcd/1_splash.jpg
App Icon: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mqzb56xkngs717f/iTunesArtwork%402x.png

Located in Barcelona, Spain, LaTroupe Studios began its activity the end of 2012 when we launched the first app of the Monsters Band called "Board games" for iPad & iPhone, nominated as the Best App for children in the International Kids Communication Festival "El Chupete" in May 2013. LaTroupe Studios aims to create a line of educational games that offer children fun but also learn and develop skills such as observation, capacity, association skills, logic and memory, in addition to stimulating their creative thinking and their curiosity. Copyright (C) 2013 LaTroupe Studios. 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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+34933031540
Spain
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Western Bar - Retro Classic LCD Game is now out - Published on 07/18/13

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Mobile Force Corp today is proud to introduce Western Bar 1.0 for iOS. Hit 20 items which the Bartender throws, then win three gunfights with the Desperado and you'll be able to move up to the next skill level. Your job is to use the "Fire" button and your fast reflexes to get the Desperado before he gets the Sheriff! Imagine yourself in a Western Bar in the old west. So set yourself on back there, draw that six-gun and get ready for some real fancy shooting.

London, United Kingdom - Mobile Force Corp today is proud to introduce Western Bar 1.0 for iOS. The object of this game is to skillfully operate the "L/R" key and "Fire" button, positioning the Drunken Sheriff to shoot down the items thrown out by the Bartender while he avoids the apples and ashtrays being thrown at him by the Angry Customers in the bar. When the Drunken Sheriff has successfully shot down 20 items, the scene shifts and the Desperado enters the bar. In the gunfight which ensues, the Drunken Sheriff must gun down the Desperado three times, at which point, the player moves to the next highest skill level. Imagine yourself in a Western Bar in the old west. So set yourself on back there, draw that six-gun and get ready for some real fancy shooting.

How to play the game:
1. Press "Start Game" button. A game-starting melody will be heard. The highest previous score reached will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. The Drunken Sheriff will signal the start of the game by firing two shots. Hit 20 items which the Bartender throws, then win three gunfights with the Desperado and you'll be able to move up to the next skill level.

2. This game consists of three play patterns, which make up each level. There are ten levels of increasing difficulty for you to try.

3. Using the "L/R" key, move the Drunken Sheriff back and forth to avoid the objects thrown by the angry customers. Press the "Fire" button enables the Drunken Sheriff to shoot at the items being thrown by the Bartender. A musical tone and a picture of a shattered bottle, plate of glass indicates when is hit. Hitting more than one item with a single shot scores extra points. Hitting three items at once, a bonus bottle will appear. Shoot that bottle, too, and bonus points will be added.

4. When 20 items are shot down by the Drunken Sheriff, the scene changes. The Desperado's spurs will be heard jingling as he walks to the swinging doors. Hear the hinges of the door creak as he steps inside. The Desperado slides behind the corner of the bar as the Sheriff dives for cover behind a table. The Desperado jumps from behind the corner of the bar and fires at the Sheriff. Your job is to use the "Fire" button and your fast reflexes to get the Desperado before he gets the Sheriff! That table is only good for cover three times, so shoot fast and make those shots count. When the Sheriff has hit the Desperado three times, a victory tune is played and the Sheriff dances a little jig. A new pattern will begin.

5. In the second and third patterns of each level, dynamite sticks will be flying through the air. Shooting a dynamite stick counts as a fail. In the second pattern, the dynamites stick fly from left to right and off the screen. But watch out in the third pattern. That Bartender will catch the dynamite and throw it at the feet of the Drunken Sheriff. The only way to douse the burning wick is with the whiskey in the bottle carried by the Drunken Sheriff. Keep pumping on the right side of the "L/R" key to dump out the whiskey, but be quick.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 7.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Western Bar - Pro 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) for a limited time and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Mobile Force Corp: https://sites.google.com/site/mforcetw/
Western Bar - Pro 1.0: https://sites.google.com/site/mforcetw/western-bar
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/western-bar-pro/id662472489
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Based in London, United Kingdom, Mobile Force Corp. is an exciting new mobile applications developer currently focused on providing consumers with the highest quality action-based as well as puzzle-based games. The developer is committed to creating in-depth and mentally engaging mobile gaming experiences. Copyright (C) 2008-2013 Mobile Force Corp. 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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Luke Yang
CEO
United Kingdom
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Mr Tiger the House Spider - Animoolz Interactive Children's Book - Published on 07/18/13

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wales Interactive today is proud to introduce Tiger the House Spider 1.0 for iOS. Mr Tiger the House Spider is one of the follow on books from Mr Frog the Neighbours Dog as featured on Best Apps For Kids. It's a brilliantly entertaining addition to the Animoolz series of children's books. These Apps provide a great way to promote reading in young children. It is the 5th in the series of Animoolz books, others in the series include Mr Frog the Neighbours Dog, Mrs Sprat Next Doors Cat and more.

Cardiff, United Kingdom - Mr Tiger the House Spider is one of the follow on books from Mr Frog the Neighbours Dog as featured on Best Apps For Kids! Mr Tiger the House Spider is a brilliantly entertaining addition to the Animoolz series of children's books. Featuring a funny rhyming story with lots of games and tasks which will keep your kids entertained time and time again. This App provides a great way to promote reading in young children and keep them engaged with the variety of touch screen tasks as you progress through the story. The Animoolz books are also one of the first series of interactive children's books to support the Welsh language.

"Sometimes you find him in the bath it really takes its toll, I wish the bath was really huge so we could wash him down the plug hole".

Features:
* Easy to use, designed for children ages 2 to 5
* Lots of simple games & activities including - Finger Colouring, Dressing Up, Jigsaw Puzzle, Window Cleaning and Hide & Seek
* Read to Me - listen to the narrated story
* Read it Myself - read the book in its traditional form
* Custom audio for each screen
* Professional audio narration
* The books support the Welsh language - Y Teigar Gari y Pry Cop o Bari, rhan o'r gyfres Animoolz

Part of the Animoolz series of books, others in the series include:
* Mr Frog the Neighbours Dog
* Mrs Sprat Next Doors Cat
* Miss Giraffe the Farmers Calf
* Mrs Doe the Local Crow

Recommended on APPreciation, reviewer quote "This is a great, humorous, family friendly app that I would highly, highly recommend!

Recommended on iKidsApps online, reviewer quote "It's a really fun story that I have to admit, put a big smile on my face. As a tool for helping kids in the 3-5 years age group get a start on reading, this app succeeds."

Language Support:
American English, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Welsh

Device Requirements:
* 3/4Gen iPhone, iPad, or 3/4Gen iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 22.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Tiger the House Spider 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

Wales Interactive: http://www.walesinteractive.com/
Mr Tiger the House Spider 1.0: http://www.walesinteractive.com/#!mr-tiger-the-house-spider/c12v1
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/mr-tiger-house-spider-animoolz/id643721105
Screenshot: http://www.walesinteractive.com/#!Promo_500jpg/zoom/c12v1/i0ckb
App Icon: http://www.walesinteractive.com/#!AN_mrtiger_icon_1024png/zoom/c12v1/i322as

Wales Interactive is a BAFTA Cymru award winning games developer and publisher. Our core team has over 20 years professional games development experience and our wealth of expertise has been built up over the years working on a range different platforms and published products that over that time that have sold millions worldwide. We specialise in the direct download markets including Xbox Live, PSN, iOS, Android and PC platforms. Our aim is to make interactive products that entertain the world. Copyright (C) 2013 Wales Interactive 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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David Banner
Managing Director
United Kingdom
dai@walesinteractive.com

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