10/04/2014

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Fri Oct 3, 2014 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Default Folder X 4.6.9 : Ready for Yosemite - Published on 10/03/14

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Denver based St. Clair Software today releases Default Folder X 4.6.9, an update to their award-winning utility for Mac OS X. Default Folder X enhances the file dialogs in all Mac OS X applications. Its custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. It provides fast navigation to your files, convenient previews, integrated Spotlight tagging, and more. Version 4.6.9 adds compatibility with Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite and the capability to decompress zip archives.

Denver, Colorado - St. Clair Software is pleased to make Default Folder X 4.6.9 available today. This version of its award-winning utility for enhancing Open and Save dialogs delivers compatibility with Apple's upcoming Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite. It also includes the ability to decompress zip archives directly from Open and Save dialogs and corrects several bugs reported in the previous release.

Default Folder X was honored with Macworld Magazine's Editors' Choice Award for Best System Enhancement Utility because it makes Open and Save dialogs "work the way they should." Its custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. Pop-up menus let you navigate your folders and open Finder windows. Previews, Spotlight comments and tags are there when you need them. Open, save, and get back to work: Default Folder X is workflow for the rest of us.

What's New in Default Folder X 4.6.9:
* Default Folder X's menubar icon now works correctly in Yosemite's dark mode
* Fixed a problem that disabled the path menu above the list of files in Yosemite file dialogs
* Resolved an issue with Yosemite that caused Default Folder X's hierarchical menus to be empty when showing folders in /Volumes
* Fixed a problem that could result in Default Folder X's bezel appearing when it shouldn't when you simultaneously rename and move a file using the rename box in a document window's title bar
* Changed Default Folder X's behavior to let Photoshop set a starting folder inside your Library folder
* Fixed cmd-D, cmd-shift-C, cmd-option-S and cmd-option-I so they work on Dvorak keyboards
* Command keys for switching between folder sets were not working - This has been fixed
* Added an Unzip command

St. Clair Software recommends that anyone using Default Folder X install this free update.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6 through Yosemite

Pricing and Availability:
Default Folder X 4.6.9 is a free update for existing version 4 users. It costs $34.95 (USD) for new users. Please see the St. Clair Software web site for screencasts, screenshots, a full change log, and additional feature information.

Default Folder X 4.6.9: http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/index.html
Release Info: http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/release.html
Download Default Folder X: http://www.stclairsoft.com/cgi-bin/dl.cgi?DX
Purchase Default Folder X: http://www.stclairsoft.com/store/
Screencasts: http://stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/screencasts.html
Media Assets: http://stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/press_images.html

Based in Denver, Colorado, St. Clair Software is a privately held company that has been specializing in utilities and custom software solutions for the Macintosh since 1988. St. Clair Software can be contacted at: St. Clair Software, 271 S. Emerson Street, Denver, CO, USA 80209. Copyright (C) 1988-2014 St. Clair Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Fri Oct 3, 2014 4:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Flowboard is an Adobe Creative SDK Launch App - Published on 10/03/14

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Flowboard LLC today launches a major update to its flagship iPad app of the same name. Flowboard is the presentation app for the modern world. It allows anyone to easily create beautiful, interactive presentations with images, text, videos, PDFs, links, and photo galleries & share them with anyone. This major iOS 8 update to Flowboard includes a new 'flat' design, integration with the Adobe Creative Cloud, ability to present with Bluetooth keyboards, and creating & editing shapes and rich text.

Seattle, Washington - Flowboard(R) launches a major update to its flagship free iPad app of the same name with a new look, new partners, new integrations and new features that continue its pace to build and define modern presentation software. Flowboard now has direct access to Adobe's Creative Cloud and is one of the first apps to be released using Adobe's new Creative SDK. Flowboard now allows for navigating presentations via Bluetooth keyboards made by leading manufacturers and added other new features to round out the capabilities of Flowboard for iPad 2.2.

With it's integration with Adobe's Creative Cloud, users can now reach their Creative Cloud assets from within Flowboard, allowing for seamless access to PDFs, videos, photos, Illustrator, Photoshop and Lightroom files, and whatever other gems that live in your Creative Cloud. One key feature allows users to select a layer from within a Photoshop file and extract an image asset - unlocking even more creative control over the images you incorporate into your presentations. Additionally, users can now browse the Creative Cloud Market, where they can utilize an impressive curated gallery of graphics, patterns, buttons, icons and photos - giving them even more tools with which to grow and customize their presentations.

Flowboard for iPad has been redesigned in a modern, beautiful and stylishly flat aesthetic to reflect change, innovation and usability. Users can now remotely open and close videos and image galleries and advance slides (screens) during presentations via Bluetooth keyboards from leading manufacturers. New rich text editing allows changing the font style and size of individual words in your text boxes for greater creative control of your text, words and story. Creating and editing shapes adds clarity to your text, incorporates designs, and can even allow users to create simple user interfaces.

"We are delighted to have such a high quality and innovative app like Flowboard to be one of our launch apps of the Creative SDK", said Jacob Surber, Sr. Manager Creative Ecosystem, Adobe. "We hope that apps like Flowboard and our other launch apps serve as inspiration for thousands of other developers to provide their users access to Creative Cloud and integrate with the Creative SDK."

"We are thrilled to launch our latest update to Flowboard for iPad and working with Adobe, to be one of the first apps launching with direct Creative Cloud access, has been extremely exciting," said Brent Brookler, CEO and Founder of Flowboard. "We can't wait to see what our growing user base will create with these new tools and we look forward to exposing Flowboard to the huge number of Adobe Creative Cloud subscribers."

Flowboard for iPad recently won the Tabby Award in the "personal productivity" category. Floward for Mac is the first OSX presentation software to launch first on mobile, according to Apple, and builds on the rising success of its iPad version. Already, Flowboard has over 200,000 registered users since it launched in April 2013. More than 5,000 schools and thousands of professionals are using Flowboard over other traditional presentation tools. In fact, Hollywood actordirector John Turturro of recently told CNET that Flowboard is one app that he's "madly in love with."

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* 45.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Flowboard for iPad 2.2 is a free download with premium subscriptions of $4.99/month or $39.99/year. It is available worldwide through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Flowboard: https://flowboard.com
Flowboard for iPad 2.2: https://flowboard.com/presentation-app-ipad
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/flowboard-presentation-app/id630717527
Screenshot 1: http://blog.flowboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/whats_new_rev3.jpg
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Flowboard is a Seattle based company that is building the leading modern presentation software and publishing platform with its flagship apps, Flowboard for Mac, Flowboard for iPad and Flowboard Education. Launched in 2013, Flowboard was born from Treemo Labs, which has been developing and managing apps for some of the biggest brands in the world. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013-2014 Flowboard LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Brent Brookler
CEO
2066505170
United States
brent@flowboard.com

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Astronest: Lengendary Sci-Fi Strategy Looks to Ignite Intergalactic War - Published on 10/03/14

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One of gaming's most beloved strategy titles, the sci-fi themed Astronest is making a comeback in a big way; as a free to play title on iOS. Astronest takes place in a dystopian future. The planet Earth has been depleted of its resources and contaminated by pollution, forcing humanity to seek out space as a safe haven. With ten chapters, 100 stages, and a universe to conquer, Astronest welcomes back players who remember it fondly, and offers new players an experience like none other.

Seoul, Korea - One of gaming's most beloved strategy titles, the sci-fi themed Astronest is making a comeback in a big way - as a free to play title on iOS. With ten chapters, 100 stages, and a universe to conquer, Astronest welcomes back players who remember it fondly, and offers new players an experience like none other.

Astronest takes place in a dystopian future. The planet Earth has been depleted of its resources and contaminated by pollution, forcing humanity to seek out space as a safe haven. A rich source of cosmic energy, the Cosment, was discovered, which allows these spacefarers to restore planets to a livable state. Unfortunately, there are two factions desperately trying to obtain Cosment, Terra and Neos, and their inability to make peace has made the universe their battleground.

Players can opt to play as either a Terra or Neos commander, with the ultimate goal of conquering the universe. To do so, they will need to hire the most courageous and clever heroes, research the deadliest weapons, and build a fleet worthy of intergalactic domination.

Astronest captures the heart and soul of the classic game and pairs it with beautifully rendered graphics, a slick game design, a comprehensive tutorial, and an epic soundtrack. The game is free to download and play, and contains an in-game shop for monetary purchases. To download Astronest and explore the stars, visit the iTunes App Store today.

Features:
* Players can experience the Astronest narrative from two different perspectives: the Federation of Empires (Terra) faction and the Liberty Alliance (Neos) faction
* Create a unique fleet designed to execute your personal conquest strategy utilizing thousands of battleship types
* Arm your fleet with 100 unique weapons
* Conduct research to allow your faction's technological knowledge to evolve
* Hire heroes: With 30 different professions and over twenty skills, there are thousands of unique combinations
* Experience ten chapters and 100 stages of nail-biting, breathtaking conquest (Expansion coming soon!)
* Witness your fleet face off against the enemy in animated battle sequences
* Prove your worth as a commander against dozens of raid bosses

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

Pricing and Availability:
Astronest - The Beginning 1.0.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

ANgames: http://www.angames.co.kr/company/main.html
ASTRONEST - The Beginning 1.0.1: https://itunes.apple.com/app/astronest-the-beginning/id901736647
YouTube Video (Trailer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbatCAHctT0
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ANgames Co., Ltd, based out of Seoul, South Korea started developing online PC games over the span of 12 years. They have grown to enormous heights and looks to dominate the mobile gaming industry domestically and internationally. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 ANGames Co., 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Media Contact
82-10-3470-0610
Korea, Republic Of
petersong@appsasia.co.kr

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

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Fri Oct 3, 2014 4:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Colorful Keyboard - Custom keyboard for iOS 8 - Published on 10/03/14

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mTouchLabs today introduces Colorful Keyboard 1.0 its latest utility developed exclusively for iOS8 and compatible for the bigger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. One of the most requested features by iPhone users, the feature-rich Colorful Keyboard is meant to be installed on iOS8 as a system-wide custom keyboard. Once enabled, just press the Globe icon on your keyboard to use it. Colorful Keyboard features a variety of color keyboards with over 20 different themes.

Hyderabad, India - mTouchLabs today is proud to announce the release of Colorful Keyboard 1.0 its latest utility developed exclusively for iOS8 and compatible for the bigger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The feature-rich Colorful Keyboard is meant to be installed on iOS8 as a system-wide custom keyboard. Once enabled, just press the Globe icon on your keyboard to use it. Users can choose from over 20 different colors.

* Easy to choose over 20 colorful themes
* Easily install the keyboards within moments
* Variety of color keyboards available
* Compatible with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

One of the major new features of iOS 8 is the ability for users to download and install third-party custom keyboards system wide. This feature is one that has long existed on Android and has been one of the most requested features by users on iOS for years now.

"What this means is that to install third-party custom keyboards in iOS 8 you'll download that custom keyboard's app, which will live on your iPhone just like other apps do," explained Venky Venkatesh, marketing head for mTouchLabs. "Once that app is installed you'll go into your Settings app, then go to General > Keyboards. From there you'll go into the next Keyboards screen and then tap, "Add New Keyboard." On that screen you'll see a new section called "Third-Party Keyboards." Tap the name of the custom keyboard you want to install under there. And that's it, you're done."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 8.0 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
* 1.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Available the wonderful feature-rich Colorful Keyboard 1.0 at just $0.99 (USD) worldwide from the App Store under the Utilities category.

mTouchLabs: http://www.mtouchlabs.com/
Colorful Keyboard 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/colorful-keyboard-custom-keyboards/id908385441
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mTouchLabs is a pioneer in the mobile development arena, releasing applications that are swift, visually appealing, and highly intuitive. Copyright (C) 2014 mTouchLabs. 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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United States
venky@aaditechsoft.com

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Tempi - A Bluetooth Wearable Thermometer Launches on Kickstarter - Published on 10/03/14

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Vencipio, LLC today announces the launch of their new Kickstarter campaign. Tempi unites temperature measurement and bluetooth technologies to deliver a Personal Wearable Thermometer. With support for multiple devices and an easy-to-use free app, Tempi connects with smart devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and provides instant temperature readings in the immediate vicinity. Vencipio plans to ship the ready-to-use Tempi device, Tempi base, and a free Tempi Smartphone App by March, 2015.

Irvine, California - Everybody at one time or another has wondered about the temperature right where they are. Finding this type of temperature has just become easier thanks to the launch of "Tempi", on Kickstarter, by Vencipio, LLC. This plug and play Bluetooth Personal Wearable Thermometer (PWT), connects to Smartphones (and smart devices) and displays the temperature on the accompanying free App. Vencipio, LLC is accepting pre-orders on Kickstarter and plans to ship the ready-to-use Tempi device, Tempi base, and a free Tempi Smartphone App by March, 2015.

Tempi is used in two ways:

* Tempi Clip - Wear it on clothes, or clip on a belt or purse.

* Tempi Base - Tempi can be used with the provided base and placed where temperature needs to be monitored. This is a great way to keep track of temperature, i.e., where children sleep, outside temperature, or just about anywhere around the house or office.

In either case, users can monitor temperature and set alarms to get notified as the temperature goes above or below set desired limits. Tempi syncs with compatible iOS/Android devices and provides accurate and continuous temperature readings seamlessly.

Tempi was created, developed and launched by Vencipio, LLC. - a product design, development and manufacturing outsourcing firm located in Irvine, Ca. Vencipio principles have more than 50 years combined experience in product development specializing in medical and consumer products.

"We completed Tempi's design and beta-testing. Now we are ready for production and plan to have Tempi in customer's hands by March 2015," said Vencipio President Arif Quronfleh. "We cannot do this without the support and pledges from backers on Kickstarter. Funds are needed to begin manufacturing and buy components in large quantities to ensure that Tempi will be available at the affordable price we designed it to be."

Tempi's features include:
* Clip on or use the base to monitor temperature
* Temperature tracking
* Replaceable battery - standard 2032 battery (included)
* Battery life up to 9 months
* Range of up to 30 meters (approximately 100 feet)
* Free App
* Multiple device monitoring - App can monitor more than one Tempi
* Low battery notification
* Alarm notification if temperature goes above or below set limits
* Displays both Fahrenheit and Celsius simultaneously - or one at time
* Available in Red or Silver

Tempi's Kickstarter campaign aims to raise $50K in crowdfunding to start production. Pledges offer early backer up to 35% discount off retail price with guaranteed delivery once the goal is achieved. Funding will be used to finalize, manufacture and ship Tempi device, Tempi base, and the free Tempi Smartphone App by March, 2015. For more information on Tempi, or to pledge for the product, visit its Kickstarter Campaign.

Vencipio: http://vencipio.com/
Tempi Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vencipio/tempi-the-smart-wearable-thermometer-for-mobile-de

Vencipio provides product design, development and manufacturing outsourcing services focusing on medical devices and consumer products. Their clients range from Fortune 100 Companies to startups and individual inventors. Their objective is to provide clients with quality design services while reducing development costs. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Vencipio LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Arif Quronfleh
President
949-273-0944
United States
arif@vencipio.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/tempi.thermometer
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vencipio-llc
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/ariftwit

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Hyper Cat Now Available on Google Play and iTunes - Published on 10/03/14

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British developers Cycleplay announced thieir new game, Hyper Cat for iOS and Android devices. The game puts players in control of a cat in a game that tests reflex and endurance skills. With simple "one tap" controls, players can collect feathers to unlock hats, glasses and other new items. Players can also catch birds, making Hyper Cat a simple, yet addictive and compelling experience. Join the cutest cats on the Play Store and test your reflex and endurance skills to its limits.

London, United Kingdom - British developers Cycleplay announced the release of a new game, Hyper Cat, available on iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Hyper Cat puts players in control of a cat in a game that tests reflex and endurance skills. With simple "one tap" controls, players can collect feathers to unlock hats, glasses and other new items. Players can also catch birds, making Hyper Cat a simple, yet addictive and compelling experience.

The game has already received good reviews, with one user saying "I love it! It's simple, entertaining and challenging. I love how I can customize my cat, and there are a lot of unlockables!" There are many cats to unlock and players can customise their cat with cool items.

Game description:
Join the cutest cats on the Play Store and test your reflex and endurance skills to its limits. Come to chase and jump to catch the birds, collect feathers to unlock new items. It's so simple but challenging and rewarding!

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4 or later, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 34.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Hyper Cat 1.0.1 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. It is also available on the Google Play Store for Android devices.

Hyper Cat 1.0.1: http://www.cycleplay.co.uk
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/hyper-cat/id912319498
Download from Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cycleplay.hypercat
YouTube Video (Game Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwTnaaT88gI
Screenshot: http://www.cycleplay.co.uk/_/rsrc/1411981385392/home-1/hypercat.png
App Icon: http://www.cycleplay.co.uk/_/rsrc/1411852909548/home-1/webheading.png

Cycleplay was founded by husband and wife team Van and Chiu in November 2012. Cycleplay aims to make simple to play and fun games for everyone to enjoy. The studio's first game, Mad Dragon has been followed up with new games Pet Paradise Story and Hyper Cat. For more information, visit Cycleplay's website. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Cycleplay. 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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Founder
United Kingdom
hello@cycleplay.co.uk

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

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Isygames Teaches Kids the Human Body Muscles - Published on 10/03/14

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Isygames today introduces their new app, Muscles for Kids as part of its popular series of anatomy apps for iPad. This learning and reference tool for home and classroom, teaches in an interactive way the main muscles in the human body anatomy, and how they work. The app is aimed at children aged 7 to 14, and can be used at home and in the classroom. Muscles for Kids also provides cross-sectional educational information, such as tips about doing sports and looking after your health.

Madrid, Spain - Award-winning science and education app developer, Isygames today announces the release of Muscles for Kids. This educational app for the iPad shows the main muscles in your body and how they work, and interactively teaches fascinating facts about the musculoskeletal system.

Muscles for Kids is aimed at children aged 7 to 14, and can be used at home and in the classroom. It's the latest title in the Isygames series of educational apps about the human body, comprising the popular D. Bones, The Amazing Digestive Journey, and Heart and Lungs Lab (recommended by the National Science Teachers Association, NSTA). In addition to the basic facts about the musculoskeletal system, the app provides cross-sectional educational information, such as tips about doing sports and looking after your health.

An educational gaming experience that supports both Spanish and English languages, Muscles for Kids is comprised of three unique categories, each playing a specific educational role:

* A school-level anatomy atlas showing the main muscles of the musculoskeletal system and their functions
* A test module that lets students self-test their learning progress
* An interactive module that explains the basic concepts underlying muscle function

All graphics and texts are aimed at children, but this does not detract from the rigor of the content:
* The drawings of muscles are anatomically accurate, but attractive to all ages
* The texts have been written with school children in mind

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

Pricing and Availability:
Muscles for Kids 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Muscles for Kids 1.0: http://www.isygames.com/muscles_en.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id893933667
Screenshot (Muscles for Kids): http://www.isygames.com/press/MusclesForKids.png
Screenshot (Reference Text): http://www.isygames.com/press/reference.png
App Icon: http://www.isygames.com/press/MusclesIcon.png

Isygames is an educational technology developer that creates innovative and engaging science learning apps for children. A team of parents, teachers, and publishers, Isygames designs educational apps that focus on rigorous content while adding playful learning games that make education more enjoyable. Ideal for classroom use, Isygames game-based learning apps include texts written by education professionals and tests for checking a learner's progress. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Isygames. 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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Raquel Sanchez Anzola
Founder
+34 650 959 008
Spain
raquel.sanchez@isygames.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/IsygamesApps
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelsanchezanzola
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/isygamesApps

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Space 2048 for Mac OS Released - Published on 10/03/14

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New York based RoGame Software announces the release of Space 2048 for Mac OS. Space 2048 recreates the 2048 game in outer space with amazing visuals, animations and the universe as background. It has great sound effects, includes a soundtrack and has you move entire planets to get to your score in style, surrounded by asteroids, suns and galaxies. Space 2048 is the full game - no add ons needed and it makes for great entertainment for the entire family.

Rochester, New York - Single player games are a breed of their own. Unlike in chess or backgammon there is no opponent and at times not even a winner. We play these games because they provide a moment of respite - a chance to wrap one's thoughts around something non-vital yet challenging. These games are less about winning and more about spending some time "away."

Space 2048 emphasizes the mini-vacation aspect of the single-player game and moves us right into outer space. The backdrops are some of the most fantastic images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope with captions in the lower left screen to inform us if we are looking at the Antennae Galaxies, the Mystic Mountain or maybe the famous Ring Nebula.

Contributing greatly to the already quite fantastic atmosphere is the aural landscape of the game. It consists of deep rumbling sound effects that comment on the merging of planets, the achievement of a new level in moves or points and an entire soundtrack. The latter is barely audible at the beginning and slowly evolves into a part of the game's soundscape.

Game pieces are rotating planets expensively rendered in 3D each with their distinct character, some earth-like, some volcanic and some with moon. They are moved via the on-screen arrow buttons, WASD or arrow keys on the keyboard.

Quick Features:
* Fully animated with superb visuals
* Great soundtrack and effects
* History of played games
* Undo and Resume functionality
* Supports arrow keys and WASD input
* Complete game - no add ons needed
* Enabled for Family Sharing

Space 2048 makes for ideal casual entertainment. The galactic backgrounds become more dramatic the further along you get in your game and you keep adding new planets. The soundtrack specifically written for Space 2048 enhances the overall atmosphere as soft background component. And most importantly there still is the challenge - to get to the magic number. Space 2048 is enabled for Family Sharing and really is great entertainment for the entire family.

Language Support:
Space 2048 is localized into Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS 10.6.6 or later
* 73.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Space 2048 (v1.0.0) costs $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) for Mac OS. It is available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the games category.

RoGame Software: http://www.rogame.com
Space 2048 (v1.0.0): http://mac.rogame.com/pages/Space2048.html
Purchase and Download (MAS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/space-2048/id905702971?mt=12
Screenshot: http://mac.rogame.com/gfx/space2048_screens/_fullSize/01_main.jpg
Application Icon: http://mac.rogame.com/gfx/space2048_screens/Icon_1024.jpg

RoGame Software is located in Rochester, NY and provides quality software for iOS and Mac OS X systems. All Material and Software (C) 2014 RoGame Software / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Arthur Roolfs
President/CEO
United States
arthur@rogame.com

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