10/25/2013

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Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Unique Mobile Party Game Hero Bash Now Available In The App Store - Published on 10/24/13

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Esc Bros today announces that Hero Bash, a one-of-a-kind Party MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game, is available now for all iOS devices. A first-of-its-kind Party MOBA with real-time multiplayer, heroes, in-game fans, and more. In Hero Bash, players select from an epic ensemble of heroes as they battle to defeat mighty opponents in an arena, upgrade their attributes, find presents that can aid the hero, and impress in-game fans to score big points in awesome multiplayer battles.

San Diego, California - Esc Bros announced today that Hero Bash, a one-of-a-kind Party MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game, is available now for all iOS devices. In Hero Bash, players select from an epic ensemble of heroes as they battle to defeat mighty opponents in an arena, upgrade their attributes, find presents that can aid the hero, and impress in-game fans to score big points in awesome multiplayer battles. Hero Bash is available now to download for free at the App Store.

"We're very happy with what we created in Hero Bash," said Nat Weiss, co-founder of Esc Bros. "We came in with the goal of making an iOS multiplayer game that would be accessible to any level of player. Hero Bash is user-friendly enough so kids can play with their parents, but with enough depth that even veteran gamers will love it."

Hero Bash is an intense yet comical Party MOBA game that features 10 playable heroes - with new heroes planned to arrive every month following the game's release. Each hero specializes in one unique fighting style: attack, defense, stealth, or speed. Heroes use a combination of super abilities and secret items to gain victory over their foes and impress the Blue Fans. Once won over, the little Blue Fans don't just cheer for the victor, they lend their adoration to improve secret items obtained and increase the team's score. With real-time online multiplayer featuring up to eight players at one time, Hero Bash is a fun-filled party game for all types of players.

Hero Bash Game Features Include:
* Mighty Heroes: Choose from 10 in-game cartoon-style heroes such as Dr. Biceps, Thorny, Jelly, Ice, Pixie, Taffy, Baha, Cosmo, and more! Each hero features unique abilities and strategies. More heroes are coming every month.
* Presents Galore: Players find and collect presents throughout the arena to enhance their hero's abilities and unleash radical events during battle.
* Multiplayer Awesomeness: Hero Bash Supports up to eight players in real-time multiplayer for epic four-on-four battles.
* Pimp Your Hero: Reaping the rewards of victories, players can buy items to help during battles, upgrade gear to improve abilities, and customize the look of their hero to give them that personal touch.
* Updates: Players will enjoy frequent updates with new in-game heroes and holiday themed upgrades like jack-o-lanterns, candy canes, and more.

Developed by Esc Bros, Hero Bash is available now and free to download on the App Store for all iOS devices. For more information, please visit herobash.escbros.com or "Like" them on Facebook.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 48.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Hero Bash - the party MOBA! 25 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Hero Bash 25: http://herobash.escbros.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hero-bash/id584619570
Press Kit - Zip: http://www.hightail.com/download/OGhlNWNuT2I1R01LSk1UQw

Esc Bros are two childhood friends from San Diego county who love making video games. Between them, their experience includes books on iOS game development, AAA console development, and a variety of indie titles and team sizes. Their first project together was a FPS made in their hometown of Medford, Oregon. Copyright (C) 2013 Esc Bros. 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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Anthony Chau
Director, PR
209-586-1495
United States
anthony@reverbinc.com

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Rebecca Keesee
Manager, PR
209-586-1495
rebecca@reverbinc.com

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Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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iBank for iPad 2 Released Exclusively for iOS 7 - Published on 10/24/13

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IGG Software, Inc. today announced the release of a new full version of iBank for iPad, the most advanced personal finance solution for iOS. Redesigned for iOS 7, iBank for iPad 2.0 will be a free upgrade to users of earlier versions, and is available from the App Store immediately.

Putney, Vermont - IGG Software, Inc. today announced the release of a new full version of iBank for iPad, the most advanced personal finance solution for iOS. Redesigned for iOS 7, iBank for iPad 2.0 will be a free upgrade to users of earlier versions, and is available from the App Store immediately.

"With this version of iBank for iPad," says IGG's president, Ian Gillespie, "we re-imagined the app for iOS 7 while making it more capable than ever for tracking accounts, budgets and investments on the go. There's nothing that comes close for mobile money management, on any platform."

iBank for iPad 2.0 has been fully redesigned to take advantage of the updated user interface in iOS 7, distinguishing itself from other finance apps in several significant ways:

- iBank's clean iOS 7 interface presents a clear personal finance summary. Accounts are kept in one or more custom books, organized as needed. With a tap or a swipe, users can access accounts; get details on accounts, budgets, transactions or investments; change pages, switch books, edit transactions, delete info and more - naturally and intuitively.

- Investment management has never been more elegant. Because the books in iBank for iPad resemble a set of financial reports, it's easier than ever to review trades, positions, history, performance, realized and unrealized gains, market value and more. Portfolios update as changes are available, and users can drill down for security details with a tap.

- IGG's own subscription service, Direct Access, delivers instant account updates from thousands of financial institutions worldwide. New transactions can be downloaded via Wi-Fi or data connection in the background, with no prompting by the user - ensuring that one's complete financial picture is current and available on the iPad, any time and anywhere.

- Simple yet sophisticated budgeting is a key component of iBank. Schedule regular income and bills, set targets for other earnings or expenses, track spending by assigning categories to transactions. Users can check budgets with a tap, compare current performance to previous months, review old budgets and more.

- IGG's commitment to privacy and security is paramount: iBank for iPad is ad-free. There are no third-party services offered to users. Customer data and financial records are never stored, accessed, aggregated or analyzed in any way that benefits IGG or any other marketers. And IGG never sells, trades, rents or shares customer information.

As before, users have full manual editing and entry capabilities, including the ability to split, schedule and categorize transactions; the ability to move different financial "books" between devices; multi-currency support; and many more powerful finance management tools. The app can be used standalone or with iBank for Mac, and takes full advantage of the iPad's latest dual-core and graphics processors, its high-resolution Retina Display, and landscape and portrait modes.

For automatic updating of transactions, new users of iBank for iPad can try Direct Access for free during a 30-day trial. Maintaining the service can cost as little as 11 cents a day: just $4.99 per month, or $39.99 for an annual subscription; all options are available via In-App Purchase. Users of iBank for Mac can sync all transaction data directly from the desktop app to iBank for iPad 2 over Wi-Fi or a WebDAV server, with or without a Direct Access account.

A top-selling, top-grossing iOS finance app since its debut in 2012, iBank for iPad has been called "a stellar full-featured financial app" by macworld.com. Version 2.0 will be $19.99 at the App Store exclusively, and will require iOS 7 or higher and iPad 2 or later.

IGG Software, Inc.: http://www.iggsoftware.com/index.php
iBank for iPad 2: http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibankforipad/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ibank-for-ipad/id503140409
App Icon: http://www.iggsoftware.com/images/ibankipad/ibankipad_64.jpg

2013 marks the 10th anniversary of IGG Software, Inc., founded in 2003 by developer Ian Gillespie. IGG offers intuitive, elegant and powerful applications for individuals and small businesses. Based in Putney, Vermont, its flagship products are iBank, for personal finance management, and iBiz, for time-tracking and billing. Copyright (C) 2003-2013 IGG Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Scott Becker
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United States
scott@iggsoftware.com

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Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Mobile Zombie Shooter Dead Trigger 2 Available on iOS and Android - Published on 10/24/13

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MADFINGER Games today is proud to announce the award-winning first person Zombie Shooter Dead Trigger is back with its sequel. The visually stunning first-person zombie shooter brings a cutting-edge graphics and a new intuitive touch control scheme especially created for casual players. Dead Trigger 2 brings gamers into a world where humanity is engaged in the ultimate battle for survival in the face of a global Zombie apocalypse.

Brno, Czech Republic - Dead Trigger 2, the sequel to the popular zombie hit with more than 23M downloads, Dead Trigger, hit both the App Store and Google Play yesterday evening. The visually stunning first-person zombie shooter brings a cutting-edge graphics and a new intuitive touch control scheme especially created for casual players.

Dead Trigger 2 brings gamers into a world where humanity is engaged in the ultimate battle for survival in the face of a global Zombie apocalypse. The reality of this worldwide apocalyptic conflict is underlined by the fact that the game is played out in real-time.

"The first time you play Dead Trigger 2, you become part of a global conflict. You are not alone and you are not playing only for yourself. You are one of many survivors across continents and from different parts of the world," explained Marek Rabas, CEO at MADFINGER Games. "While there are individual objectives within the context of the game, you must align your efforts together with other players to fulfill a joint global objective."

The developers emphasized core features in order to bring more emotional intensity into core gameplay. "We have completely re-worked the game pacing so that it's more responsive to players' actions. We placed a major emphasis on making a game that people would find entertaining," adds Rabas.

The first Dead Trigger has been downloaded by millions of players, leading the development team to create a new, casual gamer-friendly, touch control scheme. Gamers can still use the enhanced virtual joystick, while the Android version will fully support game controllers.

Dead Trigger 2 will offer amazing game content, including powerful Zombie bosses with an inventive approach to elimination, an impressive arsenal of weapons, and very special gadgets.

Moreover, MADFINGER Games promises to continue to support the game: "As the game develops, we plan to release new updates with additional locations, as well as adding new items, gadgets and more." confirmed Rabas.

"Madfinger is one of the premiere mobile developers known for pushing Unity to its limits," said David Helgason, CEO, Unity Technologies. "The original was an astonishing achievement and we know fans are going to be blown away with what these incredible developers have been able to push onto modern mobile devices with Dead Trigger 2."

Dead Trigger 2 is available on both iOS and Android - featured in NVIDIA's TegraZone - and is free to play. The game will be also released for Facebook, Mac and Steam in upcoming months.

The first game in the Dead Trigger series was released in summer 2012. It has since become a favorite within the gaming community, having more than 23M downloads across the App Store and Google Play. It has been met with significant acclaim, being selected for inclusion in the App Store Best of 2012, featured in the Apple "Hall Of Fame" and won Best Technical Achievement and Community Choice at the Unite 2012: Unity Awards, among other awards and accolades.

For gameplay tips and tricks check out website.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 321 MB

Pricing and Availability:
DEAD TRIGGER 2 v0.2.1 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

MADFINGER Games: http://deadtrigger2.com
Dead Trigger 2: https://www.facebook.com/DEADTRIGGER?ref=hl
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShbBrerRqHc
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/dead-trigger-2/id720063540
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madfingergames.deadtrigger2
Press Kit: https://www.madfingergames.com/deadtrigger2/presskit

MADFINGER Games brings together a team of veteran console game developers with a shared goal of creating console-quality games for iOS and Android mobile devices. This includes a key emphasis on next-gen graphics and offering mobile gamers a visually stunning gaming experience. Their third person shooter, Shadowgun received outstanding reviews and high ratings, reaching the position of Number One Game in 25 countries and has been included in "App Store Rewind 2011" and the Apple "Hall of Fame". The most recent title from the games studio, the first person arcade shooter Dead Trigger, has recently reached 18M downloads. It has been selected for inclusion in the App Store Best of 2012, featured in the Apple "Hall Of Fame" and has won Best Technical Achievement and Community Choice at the Unite 2012: Unity Awards. Copyright (C) 2013 MADFINGER Games. 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
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Anna Porizkova
PR and Marketing
Czech Republic
aporizkova@madfingergames.com

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Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Twocanoes releases Bleu Station for iBeacon and new iBeacon-aware apps - Published on 10/24/13

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Twocanoes Software announces Bleu Station, a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) hardware device for proximity detection in iOS 7. Included in the release are Bleu Setup for iOS, Geohopper for iOS, Geohopper for Mac, Geohopper for Mac Actions website and Beacon Finder, a resource for locating public beacons. Bleu Setup configures Bleu Station for detection by supported devices and apps. Bleu Setup assigns ID, name and additional identifiers for use with Geohopper and other iBeacon-aware devices.

Naperville, Illinois - Twocanoes Software is proud to announce the release of Bleu Station, a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) hardware device detected by iBeacon-compatible iOS 7 devices. The release also includes Bleu Setup for iOS, Geohopper for iOS, Geohopper for Mac, the Beacon Finder website and Geohopper for Mac Actions website.

Apple's iBeacon technology, included in iOS 7, enables location-aware apps to detect BLE devices indoors with a high degree of accuracy. iBeacon requires devices that support Bluetooth 4.0, including the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPad 3 and newer.

Bleu Setup is an iOS app that configures Bleu Station for detection by supported devices and apps. Bleu Setup assigns ID, name and additional identifiers for use with Geohopper and other iBeacon-aware devices.

Geohopper for iOS triggers events and actions based on proximity to geographic locations and iBeacons. Notifications can be sent to web hooks, RSS feeds, email and social networks. Events can trigger notifications in the cloud to remotely control home automation systems.

Geohopper for Mac brings event notifications to the desktop with a timeline to trigger actions to automate your Mac. Auto-lock the screen saver when stepping away from the desk or kick off an iTunes playlist as you enter the room. Users can download and share custom actions from the Actions website.

Beacon Finder is a community resource for finding public beacons and posting submissions for known beacons. Users can search for beacon locations though a browser or other apps through the Beacon Finder web service.

Availability:
Bleu Station is now shipping and is available for purchase at Twocanoes Software online (currently US-only). Bleu Setup, Geohopper for iOS, Geohopper for Mac are available for download at the App Store.

Twocanoes Software: http://twocanoes.com
Bleu Station: http://twocanoes.com/bleu
Beacon Finder: http://Beaconfinder.com
Purchase Bleu Station: http://twocanoes.com/bleu/pricing?utm_source=prmac&utm_medium=links&utm_campaign=Bleu+Press+Release
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Based in Naperville, Illinois, Twocanoes Software was founded by Timothy Perfitt in 2012. Focusing on iOS and OS X exclusively, Twocanoes provides customers with software to perform complex IT tasks with minimum effort. Copyright (C) 2013 Twocanoes Software, Inc. 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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Owner
United States
contact@twocanoes.com

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Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:30 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

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305 Games releases Electro 1.1 for iOS - New Puzzle Arcade Game - Published on 10/24/13

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305 Games today announces Electro 1.1, its entertaining new puzzle arcade game for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're looking for the perfect way to kill a few minutes of downtime or searching for your next great mobile gaming addiction, Electro is the answer. Draw with your finger to direct the spheres into all matching colored portals. You must use colored filters and anti-gravity switches for added excitement and difficulty. There's only one rule, get the balls in the portal.

Miami, Florida - 305 Games, a mobile software and applications developer, today is excited to announce the launch of Electro onto the App Store. Whether you're looking for the perfect way to kill a few minutes of downtime or searching for your next great mobile gaming addiction, Electro is the answer. Compatible with the iPhone and iPad, this is a casual yet wildly entertaining puzzle arcade game.

A simple and highly intuitive experience, this game utilizes sleek touch based controls that enables players to draw directly onto the touch screen. Draw with your finger to direct the spheres into all matching colored portals. You must use colored filters and anti-gravity switches for added excitement and difficulty! There's only one rule, get the balls in the portal!

Features:
* Game specifically designed for touch-screen interface
* Match spheres to portalss by passing them through different color filters
* Anti-gravity levels add extra difficulty and excitement
* Game Center leaderboards for you and your friends

A classic arcade game at its core, Electro offers any level of player exactly what they're looking for. With levels that come in all shapes and sizes and difficulty levels that start out super easy but wind up ultra challenging, everyone from novice app shoppers to hardcore gamers will be engaged. It's time to take off on an electric adventure!

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

Pricing and Availability:
Electro 1.1 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Electro 1.1: https://itunes.apple.com/app/electro-puzzle-brain-arcade/id702376893
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Located in Miami, Florida. 305 Games was founded in 2012 by Russell McKee. All Material and Software (C) 2013 305 Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Russell Mckee
President
United States
russm305@gmail.com

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CoinVault is now Free - Your Coin Collection Just Went Mobile - Published on 10/24/13

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Jeremy Ware announces CoinVault for iPhone 1.3, an update to his latest catalog app. Offering an intuitive interface, CoinVault allows you to easily store your coin collection on your iOS device. With its unique interface, fill out 13 fields about each coin, including an image. Featuring Slab Reader Technology, keep track of the total number of coins and the total value of your collection. Whether you are a coin collecting newbie or a seasoned numismatist, look no further than CoinVault.

Bolivar, Missouri - Jeremy Ware, the creator of the popular price guide CoinBook Pro, today announces an update to his latest app, CoinVault for iPhone. CoinVault allows you to easily store your coin collection on your iOS device. With almost one million apps in the Store, it's hard to find an app that provides something truly unique and isn't collecting electronic dust a month later. Whether you are a coin collecting newbie or a seasoned numismatist, look no further than CoinVault.

Features:
* A unique, intuitive interface to easily store coins
* Fill out 13 fields for each coin, including an image
* Slab Reader Technology - enter your coin's certification number to see its specs
* Keeps track of the total number of coins and the total value of your collection

Have your coins appraised! The appraisal service allows you to send a photo of the obverse and reverse of your coin. Within 24 hours the appraisal team will identify and appraise your coin for you. The service is limited to U.S. coins only.

"CoinVault for iPhone is like having your coin collection in your pocket," said creator Jeremy Ware. "Being able to carry that wherever you go is not only handy, but provides a great deal of confidence that I'm buying just the coin I need for my collection."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 15.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
CoinVault for iPhone 1.3 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Catalogs category. CoinVault for iPhone is the #1 Catalog app for coins. Download it now for Free.

CoinVault for iPhone 1.3: https://itunes.apple.com/app/coinvault-for-iphone/id654847356
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Jeremy Ware is an innovative new developer specializing in mobile applications exclusively for Apple's iPhone and iPad. Copyright (C) 2013 Jeremy Ware. 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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Jeremy Ware
Developer
United States
jeremy@coinbookpro.com

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