9/06/2013

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Thu Sep 5, 2013 7:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Super Minimal Action Puzzler PUK gets a big update for iOS and Android - Published on 09/05/13

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Laser Dog today is proud to announce PUK, the quick-fire action puzzler that has taken the Apple and Android games markets by storm, has been updated with a number of new features. Following its successful launch earlier this year, the highly addictive game will now include two new difficulty modes; 'Shadow' and 'Light'. Both modes include unique graphic styles and soundtracks and have been specifically designed to test hardcore players whilst giving newbies a chance to learn the ropes.

Manchester, United Kingdom - Laser Dog today is proud to announce PUK, the quick-fire action puzzler that has taken the Apple and Android games markets by storm, has been updated with a number of new features.

Following its successful launch earlier this year, the highly addictive game will now include two new difficulty modes; 'Shadow' and 'Light'.

Both modes include unique graphic styles and soundtracks and have been specifically designed to test hardcore players whilst giving newbies a chance to learn the ropes.

For those that relish a challenge, Shadow is the toughest PUK mode to date; quickly dropping you straight into some of PUK's most extreme levels with little time to aim and a real nemesis speed curve.

For PUK rookies, Light mode has a more forgiving learning curve with easier levels and increased time. But there's a twist; as players progress, the game becomes faster than any other version of PUK with significantly reduced time, offset with ever increasing PUK speed.

In addition to the two game modes, PUK's 'Normal' mode retains its popular gameplay but has received a facelift with subtly improved visuals and a great new soundtrack.

PUK initially hit the Apple and Android games markets in March this year and was the first offering from Manchester-based developers Laser Dog, manned by Simon Renshaw, Mike Milner and Rob Allison.

It has received hundreds of positive reviews and is currently rated 4.5 on the Apple App Store and 4.3 on Google Play for Android.

"We're delighted with how well PUK has been received so far and want to say thanks to everyone for their support, excellent reviews and ratings," said Game Designer, Simon Renshaw. "We're very excited to reveal this major new update; Shadow is a real treat for our high-scoring fans and gives them a real challenge whereas Light cuts our frustrated fans a bit of slack!" Challenge yourself and your friends with PUK 1.5, released on September 5, 2013, on both Apple and Android markets priced at GBP1.49.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 22.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
PUK 1.5 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Laser Dog: http://www.laserdog.co.uk
PUK 1.1.1: http://www.pukgame.com
Purchase and Download - iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/app/puk/id600112527
Purchase and Download - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.laserdog.puk&hl=en_GB
YouTube Video: http://m.youtube.com/user/LaserDogGames
Vine Video: https://vine.co/v/hq7P6JbDMuB

Laser Dog is a small, independent design and development team producing iOS and Android games for the mobile market. They are inspired by a passion for retro gaming and the success of their first release PUK which helped to establish them as a serious contributor to mobile gaming. Laser Dog have plans to announce their next, ambitious mobile game in October 2013. The team consists of Designer/Developers, Simon Renshaw and Mike Milner, and Game Developer/Designer, Rob Allison. Laser Dog is based in Manchester, UK. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Laser Dog. 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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Simon Renshaw
Director
United Kingdom
simon@laserdog.co.uk

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PUK/500501656680979
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/laserdoggames

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Thu Sep 5, 2013 8:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Ludo PlaySpace is better than ever & now available on Google Play too - Published on 09/05/13

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Spain based Playspace today announces the recent update of Ludo PlaySpace for Facebook and iOS in tandem with the release of the social board game app onto Google Play! Better than ever before and now available on Android, Ludo PlaySpace give lovers of this iconic board game - known as Parcheesi in the U.S. - the power to play on the go with friends and strangers alike. All players need is a Facebook account, an iOS or Android smart device, and a healthy dose of fun-loving spirit!

Palma de Mallorca, Spain - PlaySpace, a leading developer and publisher of social games geared towards the Spanish and Portuguese speaking world, is excited to announce the continued growth and enhancement of Ludo PlaySpace with updates to the social game portal unveiled on Facebook and the App Store. Recently launched onto Google Play as well, Ludo PlaySpace - the wildly popular Facebook integrated digital update of this iconic board game - is better than ever with improved gameplay mechanics, smoother overall operation, and more players than ever before to compete against! True to its promise of live turn based social fun, unlockable achievements, and friendly engagement, Ludo PlaySpace is geared to give millions of tech savvy gamers a chance to roll the dice with friends and strangers alike, and discover the new gold standard in mobile social gaming along the way! Ludo PlaySpace is currently available for free on the App Store, Google Play, and Facebook.

The game of Ludo - better known as Parcheesi in the English speaking world - may be over a thousand years old, but Ludo PlaySpace is anything but antiquated. Digitizing the experience this eloquently simple social game opens the fun up to anyone with access to Facebook, and an Apple or Android smart device! Simple yet utterly addictive, Ludo takes seconds to pick up and play. The rules are simple, after signing in via Facebook players simply jump into a game with up to three other live players! Racing their tokens around the Ludo board one roll at a time, every gamers' goal is to get all of their tokens to the finish line first without running into opponents or landing on opponent's home columns along the way - mistakes that will send players' token back to their yard (the starting line).

Complete with a sophisticated player ranking and point system, Ludo PlaySpace rewards gamers for playing. Wins translate to coins and money in the bank which players can trade in for power-ups in the Shop, while competitive gamers can compete for domination via rank leaderboards amongst friends or the whole Ludo PlaySpace community too. Players are free to issue challenges free as well. Patently focused on social gaming and offering an authentic Ludo gaming experience upgraded for the 21st century, Ludo PlaySpace is primed to bring this timeless classic to a new generation of board game lovers and casual mobile gamers alike.

Ludo PlaySpace 1.3.4: https://www.facebook.com/ParchisPlaySpace
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ludo-playspace/id559747222
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mola.playspace.android.parchis
Artist Link: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/playspace/id559747225
Screenshot: http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/f7/47/c1/f747c179-a421-4809-01d2-6e879bfb30cf/screen568x568.jpeg
App Icon: http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/035/Purple/v4/5d/9d/4d/5d9d4d27-45c0-f8f7-63e3-cc52ee8a9c68/mzl.uvexqpro.175x175-75.jpg

Playspace is the leading developer and operator of evergreen leisure online games for the Spanish and Portuguese speaking world. The company has successfully introduced games such as Ludo, Bingo, Luno, The Goose, Restaurant Slots and Domino and has already millions of users worldwide. Our games are available in Facebook, Tuenti, IOS and Android. Copyright (C) 2013 playspace.com. 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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Juan Serna
User Acquisition Manager
+34 971 439 790
Spain
account@comboapp.com

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Thu Sep 5, 2013 8:01 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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IPEVO's Kickstarter Project - A Star Wars inspired iPhone Video Stand - Published on 09/05/13

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IPEVO today is proud to announce it has created its first Kickstarter project featuring the IPEVO Video Stand for iPhone. CEO Royce Hong cites the iconic AT-ST "chicken walker" from Star Wars as the stand's original inspiration. We might not be able to communicate with 3D holograms as they do in the Star Wars movies, but smartphone video conferencing is here to stay, and it led to IPEVO's first Kickstarter project.

Sunnyvale, California - How did a "galaxy far, far away" inspire California-based technology company IPEVO's newest product idea? We might not be able to communicate with 3D holograms as they do in the Star Wars movies, but smartphone video conferencing is here to stay, and it led to IPEVO's first Kickstarter project.

For Royce Hong, CEO and Big Head of Design of IPEVO, family comes first. And when he saw a chance to improve on the iPhone video conferences he enjoyed with his wife and daughter, he put his tech design skills to work. The result was the IPEVO Video Stand for iPhone, a concept which has been put forward as IPEVO's first Kickstarter. The goal is to raise $30,000 in a period of 30 days, which will go toward further testing and development along with an initial manufacturing run for the stand.

"I use the Facetime app on iPhone to interact with my wife, Grace, and our baby girl, Roxi," explained Royce. "While the idea behind the technology is great, the end result is not so great. Shaky, jarring, poorly-framed video is the most common result, a situation which only gets worse when an energetic baby is part of the equation. The best tech products develop as responses to everyday problems, and I knew I had to roll up my sleeves and discover a solution."

In pursuit of such a solution, Royce found inspiration in a sci-fi classic: the AT-ST (All Terrain Scout Transport) "chicken" walker from the original Star Wars trilogy. "I grew up on Star Wars and love to collect the memorabilia," said Royce. "When I saw my AT-ST scale model in the corner, I couldn't help but experiment. A few busted rubber bands later, I managed to strap my iPhone to the head of the AT-ST walker and I used it like a stand. A new accessory was born."

Royce then relied on his previous experience designing IPEVO's trademark line of USB document cameras. These cameras feature multi-jointed swing-arms which allow the camera body to be positioned at a wide variety of heights and angles. "Our cameras were developed to give users hand-free versatility and convenience for image capture," said Royce. "I figured a similar design core was the right place to start."

The idea went from rounds of sketches and computer-drafted designs to a series of rough prototypes. "It was often a case of 'two steps forward, one step back,'" explained Royce. "But now we feel we're on the precipice of the best video stand in the market. Each detail, from the tuning of the joints to the petal cradle which holds the phone, is almost perfect."

IPEVO has now turned the product over to the Kickstarter community for the final push to completion. The company is offering a five-tier rewards system, including one black video stand with a $49 pledge and a special limited-edition white video stand with a $69 or more pledge. These white units are strictly limited to 150 and will not be part of future production runs.

"Making time for family is so important in our busy modern lives," said Royce. "I'm excited to involve other families on Kickstarter as we create a handy accessory to make family time more enjoyable." As for the suggestion that Royce is prepared to use Jedi mind tricks to get pledges? "The product speaks for itself. No mind tricks needed."

AT-ST Video Stand for iPhone: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ipevo/at-st-video-stand-for-iphone-5-iphone-4-and-ipod-t

IPEVO designs and sells innovative products to enrich today's connected lifestyle. We recognize the immense potential of new technologies to help people create, teach, learn, and inspire. From classroom to living room to conference room, IPEVO is dedicated to making technology more available, accessible, and affordable for all. Copyright (C) 2013 IPEVO. 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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Zora Hung
Account Manager
1-408-490-3085
United States
zorahung@ipevo.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/ipevous
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/ipevo

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Thu Sep 5, 2013 9:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Tic Toc Time Teaches Children Clock Reading through Familiar Elements - Published on 09/05/13

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Announcing today, Tic Toc Time: Break Down the Day to Learn How to Tell Time from Seven Academy is the world's first app that teaches children to read a clock face using elements that they're deeply familiar with: sun, shadow, night and day. The iPad and iPhone app was crafted in conjunction with renowned French mathematician Aurelien Alvarez and Swiss astrophysicist Slim Hamdani, and is available from September 5-19, 2013 at a 40% discount.

Cupertino, California - Parents and educators who are looking for an innovative new way to help young learners aged 5-8 read a clock face, can now download Tic Toc Time: Break Down the Day to Learn How to Tell Time from acclaimed children's educational app development company Seven Academy.

Unlike other time-telling apps, Tic Toc Time takes into consideration that learning to read a clock face is not an intuitive process for children. As such, the app builds a foundation with elements that children are already deeply familiar with: sun, shadow, night and day. From there, children are taught how to tell time via a simple, easy and fun learning path that was crafted in conjunction with renowned French mathematician Aurelien Alvarez and Swiss astrophysicist Slim Hamdani.

Other Tic Toc Time special features include:
* A fun and easy interface that children love using
* Ideal for home use, school use, and while in transit/traveling
* Create up to 40 unique profiles for multiple learners
* Easily manage all settings: text, audio, sounds and AM/PM or 24 hour mode

In addition, Tic Toc Time meets the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, including standards for telling time in grades 1, 2, and 3.

"Our firm is dedicated to creating apps that teach children valuable skills and knowledge, while at the same time, deliver a fun and playful experience that puts a big smile on everyone's face," commented Nathalie Gauthier of Seven Academy. "With Tic Toc Time, we've joined forced with well-known experts to create something that we feel children, parents and educators are going to love using hour after hour!"

Tic Toc Time: Break Down the Day to Learn How to Tell Time, the world's first app that teaches clock reading to young learners aged 5-8 using elements that they're deeply familiar with, is available now for iPhone and iPad in the App Store.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S and iPhone 5 and iPad
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 77.2 MB

To celebrate its launch, from September 5-19, 2013 the app is offered at a 40% discount ($2.99 instead of $4.99). Plus, fans who connect with Seven Academy via Facebook will have the chance to win an iPad loaded with a full catalog of learning apps, cool watches, and many other fun prizes.

Tic Toc Time is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages.

Seven Academy: https://www.sevenacademy.com/
Tic Toc Time 1.1.1: http://apps.appshout.com/tic-toc-time/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/tic-toc-time-break-down-day/id647783374
YouTube Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wGb_bfkQtYc
YouTube Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQrrf8DnjE
App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/tic-toc-time/images/icon.png

Seven Academy designs ad-free applications to help children learn while they have fun. The company's apps are certified by the kidSAFE(R) program and feature: learning paths defined by education experts; amusing game scenarios developed by game designers; rewards to inspire children and teach them new skills and values; and clear audio instructions to help children become self reliant. Copyright (C) 2013 Seven Academy. 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.Seven Academy's apps Artificial Intelligence was inspired by leading-edge developmental robotics, and features a special module that constantly summarizes a child's usage, practice and progress, and adjusts to create a unique and personalized learning curve.

Seven Academy's apps Artificial Intelligence was inspired by leading-edge developmental robotics, and features a special module that constantly summarizes a child�s usage, practice and progress, and adjusts to create a unique and personalized learning curve.

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Mark Johnson
Media Director
1-408-757-0156
United States
press@appshout.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/7academyBlog

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