12/17/2015

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Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:45 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Santa's Reindeer Run, a Holiday fun game from Interplay now on iOS - Published on 12/16/15

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Interplay Entertainment today introduces Santa's Reindeer Run for iOS and Android, an original horizontal scroller game for the holidays. Simple, yet addictive gameplay makes the game fun for the whole family. Players helps Santa collect presents to deliver by the morning. Touching the screen makes the sleigh dive and gain speed, and then using the hills it gets airborne again!. With 10 levels, gameplay features collecting candy canes to activate Sugar Rush mode while avoiding rocks and snowmen.

Los Angeles, California - Interplay Entertainment is pleased to introduce Santa's Reindeer Run for iOS, an original horizontal scroller game and ideal holiday fun game for the whole family. Players help Santa collect presents to deliver. Without his full reindeer team, the sleigh is too heavy to stay in the air for long.

Touching the screen makes the sleigh dive and gain speed, and then using the hills it gets airborne again! Unlocking reindeer increases the number of presents Santa can haul and also increases the speed of the sleigh. Collecting candy canes activates Sugar Rush mode for an additional burst of speed. Santa will need that extra power because he has to deliver the presents before morning or it's game over!

Game Features:
* 10 levels with each level adding a reindeer to your sleigh
* Use the hills to fly with Santa and his reindeer
* Fun gameplay: Collect presents and candy canes for a speed boost
* Tap the screen to drop presents down the chimneys in the bonus round
* Avoid Snowmen as hitting them will blind you for a second
* Hitting rocks will make you lose some precious cargo

'Twas the Night before Christmas; Santa sat in is sleigh. With a crack of his whip, he would be on his way. But the elves were careless and the buckles weren't tight. The reindeer unhitched and flew out of sight! Help Santa and Dasher catch up with their friends. And deliver the presents before Christmas Eve ends!

By using simple gameplay and integrating physics in the design, Santa's Reindeer Run for iOS is accessible to everyone. Unlike most games in this category, players can also leave the game at anytime and return to the action exactly where they left off. This allows for either super short or longer play sessions to conform to the player's lifestyle. Snowfall and christmas music combined with parallax scrolling, where front layers scroll faster than back layers, add to the holiday spirit of the game.

This refreshing original holiday game is available now! With 10 levels and an increasingly fast sleigh to fly, Santa's Reindeer Run will entertain the whole family this season.

Language Support:
* English

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
* Requires iOS 6 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 57.7 MB

Rating:
One player, ages 4

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time, Santa's Reindeer Run 1.0 for iOS is $.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. The game is also available for Android on Google Play and the Amazon App stores.

Interplay Entertainment: http://www.interplay.com
Santa's Reindeer Run 1.0: http://itunes.apple.com/app/santas-reindeer-run/id1065094127
Download from Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.santasreindeerrun.game
Download from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/DVG-Interplay-Santas-Reindeer-Run/dp/B0199D1QQK/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1450146380&sr=1-1&keywords=santa%27s+reindeer+run
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App Icon: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple69/v4/d1/63/10/d163108f-dc00-03df-c183-7d6d6215f272/icon175x175.png

Based in Los Angeles, California, Interplay Entertainment was founded in 1983. Interplay Entertainment is a developer, publisher, and licensor of video game software. Copyright (C) 1983-2015 Interplay Entertainment. 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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Herve Caen
CEO
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United States
hcaen@interplay.com

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Space Station Challenge released for iOS and Android - Published on 12/16/15

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Texas based developer, Magnin & Associates has released Space Station Challenge 1.0, their new game title for iOS and Android devices. Space Station Challenge is a 3d simulation of docking with the International Space Station and then performing five specific EVA missions. Ground control vocally guides players through the various maneuvers, as needed. The view of the earth from the International Space Station orbiting some 200 miles above is spectacular.

Farmers Branch, Texas - Magnin & Associates has announced the release of Space Station Challenge 1.0, its new game title developed for iOS and Android devices. Space Station Challenge is a 3d simulation of docking with the International Space Station and then performing five specific EVA missions. Use the dual joystick interface to modify the orientation of the vehicle with one control, while using the other to carefully move closer to the space station dock. Use similar controls to control the jetpack on your space suit during EVA. Ground control vocally guides players through the various maneuvers, as needed. The view of the earth from the International Space Station orbiting some 200 miles above is spectacular. Optionally shares your accomplishments with Facebook, Twitter, Weibo, email, or instant messaging.

According to producer Ed Magnin, "Some of the most interesting games are those that let you do something you can't to in real life. Whose going to let an old game developer like me go the space station?"

The game was programmed by Willie Johnson, Jr, with graphics and level design by Travis Mueller. Matt Campana created the music, and the excellent audio effects.

Device Requirements (iOS):
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (including standard, Retina, and iPhone 5, 6, and 6+ displays)
* Requires iOS 8.0 or later
* Universal Application
* 106 MB
* Rated 4

Pricing and Availability:
Space Station Challenge 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. An Android version is available worldwide from Google Play.

Magnin & Associates: http://MagninGames.com
Space Station Challenge 1.0: http://itunes.apple.com/app/space-station-challenge/id1065089698
Purchase and Download (Google Play): http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.EdMagnin.Space
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUcVlgtr5Ak
Image (Title Screen): http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple2/v4/3a/37/4d/3a374ddc-bfc9-8643-1fb6-4fef9e2f1092/screen640x640.jpeg
App Icon: http://www.edmagnin.com/iphone/space/images/Icon_144.png

Ed Magnin has been actively involved in the game industry since 1979. Earlier in his career he worked for some of the top game developers of their day - MicroProse, Cinemaware, Virgin Games, and Park Place Productions. In 1993, he founded Magnin & Associates and has focused on handheld games ever since. For the last 6 years they have created over 20 for the iOS (with over a million App Store downloads), 7 for Android, and 6 for Windows Phone. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Magnin & Associates. 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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Ed Magnin
Director of Development
972-378-4147
United States
Ed@EdMagnin.com

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Creolabs Offers Beta Test of Creo for OS X - Design and Develop iOS Apps - Published on 12/16/15

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Creolabs announces the opening of the beta test for Creo, their modern development tool for Mac OS X. Creo combines the design and development of mobile apps into one easy-to-use application. App creation is normally split into two camps: design and development. This application offers the best of both worlds, allowing users to concentrate on creating their app. Creolabs is now offering the chance to beta test Creo, giving users an opportunity to try out the new tool before it goes public.

Parma, Italy - Creolabs is proud to announce the opening of the beta test of Creo, their modern design and development tool for Mac OS X. Creo combines both phases of the development process into one easy-to-use tool. App creation is normally split into two phases - with designers using a prototyping layout tool to create the interface, and developers using native development tools to create the code that powers the designer's interface - Creo merges those two worlds into a single tool that allows users to concentrate on creating their app, not on the development process.

Creo offers drag-and-drop controls, classes, and objects that allow anyone to build their app's navigation and features with just a few clicks of their mouse. While building the app's interface, the user is also effectively building a native app. Creo uses Creolabs CreoKIT Objective-C/Swift native framework that enables Creo to execute any iOS, (and coming soon: Android), code on the Mac. The method offers a way to preview your running code directly in the Creo app.

While Creo offers an easy way to preview mobile application code on the Mac, it also offers a native iOS app that can run the Creo code developed on the Mac, so developers can get a true feel for how their code will look on the target device. Testing Creo apps directly on a mobile device is as simple as making sure both the mobile device and the Mac are on the same network, running the Creo player app on the mobile device, and pressing the "Send" key on the Mac app. The app transfers to the device, and runs as any native mobile app normally would.

"Designing and developing mobile apps with traditional tools has always been an involved and time consuming process," says Marco Bambini, founder of Creolabs. "With Creo, we have invented a better development tool that streamlines the app development process. By allowing users to combine the design and code process into one workflow, we are enhancing their app development methodology."

Creo developed the CreoKIT framework to allow the execution of iOS and Android code on a Mac without making any major changes. The framework allows developers to design and develop their apps, and then immediately test them directly on their Mac. The CreoKIT framework is also available for licensing as a standalone product for developers, offering a way for them to easily port their mobile apps to the Mac in just a few minutes.

"We didn't want to reinvent the wheel, but we knew we needed a way for the Creo development tool to execute mobile code on the Mac," adds Marco. "We knew we needed to come up with a way to merge design with code to give developers the ability to preview the app directly on their Mac, that's when CreoKIT was born."

Creo has plenty of experience with developing unique programming tools. They also created Gravity, which is a small, high-performance language that is class-based, and features a modern syntax, which gives users the ability to make use of object-based programming methods. Visualize Swift, JavaScript, and Smalltalk, all combined into one modern development tool.

The initial development phase of Creo is nearing an end, and Creolabs is ready for beta testers to take their new development tool for a test drive. Mac users who are running Mac OS X 10.10 or higher are welcome to apply to become a beta tester of Creo. Creolabs invites both app designers and developers to test the new tool, as the company would appreciate feedback from both types of prospective users.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.10 or higher
* 64-bit Processor
* 114.5 MB

Interested parties who would like to join the beta test of Creo are invited to visit the Creo Beta Signup website and enter their email address to claim their place in the beta applicant queue. Due to a very high demand, Creolabs was forced to setup a private beta test, and put a waiting list in place. Applicants will be notified once a slot in the beta becomes available.

Creolabs: http://creolabs.com
Creo: http://creolabs.com/creo
Creo Beta Signup: http://creolabs.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=208f8d6f776512503d9235a60&id=622f96703b
CreoKIT: http://creolabs.com/creokit
Gravity: http://creolabs.com/gravity
Creolabs Blog: http://blog.creolabs.com

Parma, Italy-based Creolabs was founded by developers who love building awesome apps so much that they decided to band together to create tools that enable other users to develop their apps in faster, easier, and more efficient ways. Creolabs continues to work to improve the development process for all. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Creolabs LTD. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and Mac OS X 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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Marco Bambini
Founder
Italy
marco@creolabs.com

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Dead Trigger 2 is going live with update and brings many new weapons - Published on 12/16/15

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MADFINGER Games today introduces Dead Trigger 2, their thrill-packed adventure for iOS, Android and Amazon and Windows. In this best zombie shooter ever, take your part on saving the world and win unbelievable real prizes in specially designed tournaments. Duel tournaments are coming for the toughest fighters and bring choice of a team from more than 10 different options. Competitive instincts will also now be supported with new tournament quests like "Gandh."

Brno, Czech Republic - MADFINGER Games, a.s. today is thrilled to announce the release of Dead Trigger 2 (v1.0.0), their thrill-packed adventure for iOS, Android and Amazon and Windows. In this best zombie shooter ever, take your part on saving the world and win unbelievable real prizes in specially designed tournaments. Earn the money every day from oil fields!

"When we have a game with more than 50 million players, it is obvious that a very large group of players want to play competitively," explains Pavel Cizek, the project leader of Dead Trigger 2. "Therefore, we have greatly increased the number of tournaments, and introduced various themes such as Duel Factions. Players will now have many more chances to show who each other who is top at scoring headshots, boss kills and so on, and will be supported with a big bundle of new weapons," adds Cizek.

This year's Christmas update for Dead Trigger 2 proves that no gift goes unwanted. Over four days, players can find presents under the Christmas tree in their hideout. Meanwhile, players undertaking missions will see a festive theme.

This update also brings more new weapons to the game than ever before. Tools of destruction such as the Viking Sword, LAR Grizzly Mark V, Sten Mk II Silencer, MP 40, Z Hunter Machete, PP - 19 Bizon, Mauser C96, MAT 49 and XM8 all bring a new spirit to the game and add new variability for all types of gameplay. Their potential can be used in story missions, warfare and the tournaments.

New types of tournaments are ready for competitive players to show off their skills, and leaderboards keep track of statistics including the number of headshots, bosses killed, limbs shot out, miles run through the world, zombies killed with a deadly traps, and the maximum time spent in a tournament without killing anything.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* 570 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Dead Trigger 2 (v1.0.0) is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. It is also available on Android and Amazon and Windows platforms.

Dead Trigger 2 (v1.0.0): http://www.deadtrigger2.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/dead-trigger-2/id720063540
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWos28iPVPo
Screenshots: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B05kw68PjTDkOUhIdU44Z1F3NWM&usp=sharing
App Icon: http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple69/v4/3c/55/6c/3c556c63-e72c-7ca2-92f2-9c943e02e294/icon175x175.png

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 23M 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. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 MADFINGER Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Tomas Nawar
PR and Marketing
Czech Republic
tnawar@madfingergames.com

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

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Solaris: rover expedition 1.0 released for iOS and Android - Published on 12/16/15

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UK based mobile app and game development company, Fan Studio today introduces Solaris: rover expedition 1.0, their latest mobile app game available for both iOS and Android users. This space-oriented game offers players of all ages the unique ability to design and test their own space rovers on the rough terrain of a Mars-like planet. The game challenges players to travel the furthest distance while dealing with terrain obstacles such as loose rubble, crevasses, and rocky precipices.

London, United Kingdom - Fan Studio, a mobile app and game development company boasting over 20 million total app downloads to date, today is thrilled to announce the release of Solaris: rover expedition 1.0, their latest mobile app game available for both iOS and Android users. This space-oriented game offers players of all ages the unique ability to design and test their own space rovers on the rough terrain of a Mars-like planet.

The game challenges players to design a rover that can travel the furthest distance while dealing with terrain obstacles such as loose rubble, crevasses, and rocky precipices. Set against a graphic outer space background, the space exploration vehicle maneuvers across the imagined rugged landscape, while a counter at the top of the screen shows the distance traveled in that test run. Solaris: rover expedition aims to appeal to amateurs and engineers alike, with a simple UI that makes it easy to play, while allowing for more advanced players to employ different design ideas through trial and error processes.

The rovers are designed by using the finger to draw any shape around an engine and adding up to six wheels (which can be resized) on the vehicle. The rover is then launched onto the planet's surface where it moves across the varying terrain. During gameplay, two power-ups are available: a hover boost, which lifts the rover up off the ground, and a speed boost, which propels the craft forward. There is no limit to the number of times a power-up can be used, but there is a re-charging period during which they are unavailable. Players also have access to a bonus feature that launches space rubble into the air. The test run (game) ends when the rover is stuck or no longer able to move forward.

Solaris: rover expedition focuses on distance over speed and is playable in either single player or multiplayer mode. Coins are earned each time a rover is designed and launched, and they can be used later on to enter into the weekly tournament. During these tournaments, Solaris: rover expedition players will compete against each other with their custom-designed rovers to see whose travels the most distance.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Solaris: rover expedition 1.0 is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

Fan Studio: http://www.fanstudio.co.uk/
Solaris: rover expedition 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/solaris-rover-expedition/id982969463
Screenshot 1: https://www.fanstudio.co.uk/rover/01.png
Screenshot 2: https://www.fanstudio.co.uk/rover/02.png
App Icon: https://www.fanstudio.co.uk/rover/appicon.png

Established in 2007, Fan Studio has many years of experience in the iPhone game and app development field, and provides iOS games and apps that can be tailored to suit your business. Fan Studio is a certified UK Game App Developer and a verified member of the UK Association for Interactive Entertainment, the trade association representing the UK's game industry. The company started developing games and apps for iPhone as soon as the first iPhone was released by Apple in June 2007. Their iPhone game app development team consists of five devoted and enthusiastic members (two graphics designers and three developers). They are a boutique company and always work as a true team on all our projects. Copyright (C) 2015 Fan Studio. 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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Andrei Buta
Art Director
020 3287 1166
United Kingdom
office@fanstudio.co.uk

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/fan.studio
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fan-studio-game-app-development
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IconFly greatly simplifies the icons creation for Mac, iOS, Apple Watch - Published on 12/16/15

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Aperio Lux Team today is proud to say about the IconFly app that allows users to create all-needed types of icons for OS X, iOS, Apple Watch and Web. All the icons created using IconFly are fully compatible with all the latest devices and OS created by Apple. This icon utility offers six different masks and the radius of curvature for Mac icons. The most powerful tool for the creation of icons, IconFly sports great new features that make creating icons even easier than ever before.

Kiev, Ukraine - Aperio Lux today is pleased to say about the IconFly app - their elegant, powerful and easy-to-use tool for creation of icons, that allows users to create all-needed types of icons for OS X, iOS, Apple Watch and Web. All the icons created using IconFly are fully compatible with all the latest devices and OS created by Apple. The creation of icons has become even more comfy with all new functions in the IconFly app.

Features:
* Support icons for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Web
* Support Web Clip icons and favicon (Standard and Extended)
* Create ICNS, iconset, AppIcon.appiconset (fully compatible with Xcode 6.0 or later)
* QuickIcon
* Automatic removal of the alpha channel for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch icons
* Generate icons from incorrect images within or without scaling
* Use more powerful Lanczos algorithm for scaling icons
* Customization images on any icon cell
* Six different masks and the radius of curvature for Mac icons
* Notification Center support

The IconFly app completely takes care of creating icons from images, and users will be able to fully concentrate on writing the high-quality applications.

First, the IconFly app supports all the latest devices and OS created by Apple, including iOS 9 and Apple Watch.

Second, AppIcon.appiconset created using IconFly is fully compatible with Xcode 6.0 or later. It allows users to add icons into their projects much more easier.

Third, the IconFly app can create icons from 1, 4, 8, 16 and 32-bit images in RGB, CMYK and Grayscale color spaces, while other icon converters support only 8-bit images.

Fourth, the IconFly app is using the automatic system for the removal of the alpha channel from the icons generated for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.

Read what people say about IconFly:
"This app is great for me to test my icon designs in multiple sizes. But the good thing is that this tool outputs a stack of Xcode-friendly and App Store-ready images. This is so great because the visualization of the design is been tested on a actual icon format and size", from Mac App Store.

"It really is a lot of work to create all the icons sets for an app, with this app its like done in seconds! Considering how much time it takes to make all the different icons in all sizes the price is well worth what you gain", from Mac App Store.

The IconFly app exists in 4 editions: IconFly, IconFly Desktop, IconFly Mobile and IconFly Web.

System Requirements:
* OS X Lion 10.10 or later
* Intel 64-bit processor
* 4.4 MB

Pricing/Availability:
IconFly 3.2.6 is only $2.99 (USD) from December 16, 2015 until January 5, 2016; and $6.99 starting from January 5, 2016. Available worldwide through the Mac App Store (except Russia) in the Developer Tools category. Demo version available. Promo codes for review are available on the request. Prices for IconFly Desktop and IconFly Mobile will be reduced for the same period to $ 1.99. IconFly Web will be Free starting from December 16, 2015 until December 21, 2015.

IconFly 3.2.6: http://iconfly.aperio-lux.com
IconFly Promo: http://beta.aperio-lux.com/christmas-sale/IconFly/
Purchase and Download (MAS): https://itunes.apple.com/app/iconfly/id556381974
Download Trial: http://iconfly.aperio-lux.com/try/
Press Kit (zip 17.7 MB): http://beta.aperio-lux.com/MediaKitArchives/IconFly_Media_Kit.zip
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Aperio Lux is an independent team of enthusiasts and innovators from Ukraine. The Aperio Lux team develops ergonomic and user-friendly software for OS X and iOS. Copyright (C) 2011-2015 Alexey Nikitin and Alexandr Bondar. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, MacBook, OS X, iOS, Retina, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Mac App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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Owner
+380 67 4068321
Ukraine
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LinkOptimizer for InDesign Adds Image Preview Support on OS X El Capitan - Published on 12/16/15

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Toronto based Zevrix Solutions today announces LinkOptimizer 4.9.52, a maintenance update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer helps reduce InDesign link size and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data, perform essential image adjustments, convert image formats and more. The new version adds support for image previews on Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan and introduces several bug fixes and improvements.

Toronto (ON) Canada - Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.9.52, a maintenance update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks helping users reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and production costs, and repurpose InDesign documents for web and mobile devices.

The new version restores the ability to show image previews in the list of InDesign links analyzed by LinkOptimizer on Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan. The updated also addresses an issue that prevented users from revealing selected links in InDesign document and fixes an error which could occur when scanning some vector EPS files.

"LinkOptimizer has become an essential part of our workflow," says Peter Blossom of American Cruise Lines in Guilford, Connecticut. "It saves hours of time, tediously replacing linked images, resizing and batch processing. LinkOptimizer makes our projects so much easier to prep for the printer."

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats:

* Resize links to match their InDesign dimensions at a target resolution
* Reduce link size by eliminating excess image data
* Convert colors and apply ICC profile
* Merge layers and delete hidden ones
* Convert image formats
* Optimize files for web and mobile devices
* Run a Photoshop Action on each image

As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and hours of optimizing images manually, accelerate document output, reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased from Zevrix website for $259.95 USD (Light version: $179.95) as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $130 to upgrade from previous versions. LinkOptimizer requires Mac OS X 10.6-10.11 and Adobe InDesign/Photoshop CS3-CC 2015.

Zevrix Solutions: http://zevrix.com
LinkOptimizer 4.9.52: http://zevrix.com/LinkOptimizer.php
Download LinkOptimizer: http://zevrix.com/LinkOptimizer.dmg
Purchase: http://zevrix.com/store.php
Screenshot: http://zevrix.com/screenshots/lo4/res-win-ysmt.gif

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides automation and productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Cloud and Creative Suite software, PDF workflows, graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office output on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit their website. Copyright (C) 2015 Zevrix Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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858-206-0607
Canada
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New update of UNKILLED brings asynchronous multiplayer and new weapons - Published on 12/16/15

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MADFINGER Games today announces UNKILLED 0.4.0, an update to their popular zombie shooter made for mobile devices. NYC is the center of the world's latest zombie outbreak. Find, track, and eliminate the zombie menace before it becomes global! Players now have the option to build their own zombie army and attack other players' bases. Four new weapons offering improved gameplay balance in new special ops scenarios called "neutral zombies" with harder difficulty.

Brno, Czech Republic - MADFINGER Games today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of UNKILLED 0.4.0, an update to their popular zombie shooter made for mobile devices. NYC is the center of the world's latest zombie outbreak. You are Joe, member of the anti-zombie unit WOLFPACK, a private military organization designed to find, track, and eliminate the zombie menace before it becomes global.

"When we released the game, we tried to give players great graphics that pushed the limits of what mobile gaming can achieve, along with a perfected control system and hundreds of story missions," explains Pavel Cizek, the project leader of UNKILLED. "Now, with this latest update, we're adding the competitive feature of player vs. player, which gives gamers the option to use zombies as their own personal army."

Asynchronous multiplayer now allows players to build their own army of zombies using DNA blueprints. Each type of zombie can be further improved in several ways: speed, force, attack rating, etc.

The new Skirmish Ops map now displays randomly-selected players bases with their corresponding defense level. If the defense level is too strong, the attacking player will first need to improve and expand its own zombie army before sending them into battle. When defending, the goal is deceptively simply: fight and eliminate the enemy zombie army in the given time limit.

For more hardcore gamers, the Skirmish map also offers new Neutral Zombie missions with greater difficulty for bigger rewards. The results of attacking and defending players' bases are counted by using the score in the Skirmish Leaderboards. Every player now has the option to choose their own nickname.

Last but not least, UNKILLED now features daily challenges, tracked by a Daily Challenge Leaderboard. Headshots, zombie deaths, ammo consumption, and more--players can compete for Daily Challenge supremacy with an ever-changing trophy system. All this new content is MADFINGER's way of saying "Happy Holidays and thank you!" to its loyal fan base.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 8.0 or later
* 217 MB

Pricing and Availability:
UNKILLED 0.4.0 is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

UNKILLED 0.4.0: http://www.unkilledgame.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/unkilled/id969488951
YouTube Video (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVL5UIVg_pI
YouTube Video (Skirmish Manual ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2B_AeOXuHM
Screenshots: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B05kw68PjTDkLXc4Y0lUaFlXYjA&usp=sharing
App Icon: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/95/4f/f6/954ff629-0b44-3b7f-e9d5-ca6bf54145c4/icon175x175.png

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 23M 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. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 MADFINGER Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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PR and Marketing
Czech Republic
tnawar@madfingergames.com

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Byline 5 is a Brand New Spin on the App Store's Oldest News Reader - Published on 12/16/15

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UK based Phantom Fish today announces Byline 5, a major update to the popular RSS feed reader for iOS devices. Read the latest news from the websites that matter to you most, even when you're offline. Byline automatically stays in sync, putting thousands of RSS feeds at your fingertips. Version 5.0 takes advantage of the latest features offered by iOS 9 and Apple's latest hardware. On the latest iPhones you can use 3D Touch to Peek and Pop, and access Quick Actions from the home screen.

London, United Kingdom - Phantom Fish today is proud to announce the release of Byline 5, a major update to the popular RSS feed reader for iOS. Byline has been in the App Store since the day it opened in 2008. Most iOS apps don't have such a long shelf life, but Phantom Fish have completely revamped every part of Byline 5 to take advantage of the latest features offered by iOS 9 and Apple's latest hardware. On the latest iPhones you can use 3D Touch to Peek and Pop, and access Quick Actions from the home screen.

Byline 5 uses Background App Refresh to sync with Feedly and cache images from your feeds, and if you choose it can cache the full web pages for offline reading too. This new version lets you sync up to a whopping 10,000 articles, and allows you to discover new feeds right inside the app.

"Byline's offline browsing features mean you'll always have something to read on that long flight or subway journey," said Milo Bird, the developer of Byline. "Byline 5's new interface adapts itself beautifully to your screen size, from the lowly iPhone 4s to the mighty iPad Pro."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
* iOS 8.2 or later
* 2.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Byline 5 (v5.0) is available free with ads, or without ads priced at $5.99 (USD). Byline is in the News category of the App Store worldwide.

Byline 5 (v5.0): http://www.phantomfish.com/byline.html
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/byline5/id946110496
Screenshot (iPhone): http://www.phantomfish.com/images/iphonescreen.png
Screenshot (iPad): http://www.phantomfish.com/images/ipadscreen.jpg
App Icon: http://www.phantomfish.com/images/bylineicon-1024.png

Phantom Fish is an independent software development company focused on creating software for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Phantom Fish released their first application, Byline, at the launch of the App Store in July 2008. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Phantom Fish. 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. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Developer
+442081231357
United Kingdom
milo@phantomfish.com

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Simplex Spelling Apps Significantly Improve Spelling Skills, Study Shows - Published on 12/16/15

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Pyxwise Software has had its educational methodology validated by an academic study, which showed an average improvement of 1.9 grades among children who regularly used its iPad apps. Simplex Spelling improves English spelling and reading skills by using a powerful combination of phonics lessons, spelling/word patterns, our unique "reverse phonics" approach and contextually relevant spelling rules. The 2014 study was carried out by Dr. Linda Chmiliar and Serena Seeger at Athabasca University.

Edmonton, Canada - Pyxwise Software, the maker of the Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 and 2 apps, has had its educational methodology validated by an academic study which showed an average improvement of 1.9 grades among children who regularly used its iPad apps.

The 2014 study, carried out by Dr. Linda Chmiliar and Serena Seeger at Athabasca University, followed 23 students with learning disabilities who used the Simplex Spelling series of apps for 10-15 minutes a day for approximately 1-2 days a week over an 18-week period. Students took the Schonell Spelling Test at the beginning and end of the research period, which revealed an average rise of 1.9 grade levels among students involved. The largest grade improvement was 4.4 grade levels.

Pyxwise Software is at the forefront of a new trend in education: using tablets and apps to make education more fun and effective. Simplex Spelling apps use a systematic phonics-based approach which is backed by pedagogic research. The apps use bright colors, spoken audio, sound effects and game-style rewards to make them as engaging as possible for children. Pupils involved in the Athabasca study described Simplex Spelling apps as "cool" and "fun" - words rarely used to describe traditional methods of teaching spelling.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later
* 98 MB

Pyxwise Software has a total of seven spelling apps on the market, suitable for kids from kindergarten to age 9 and above. The company will soon release app updates which will bring its apps in line with future support for 64-bit devices.

Pyxwise Software: http://www.pyxwise.com/
Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 - English: http://www.pyxwise.com/ssphonics1.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app-bundle/simplex-spelling-school-literacy/id952954998
Screenshot: http://www.pyxwise.com/images/SimplexSpellingPhonics1/waste3.jpg
App Icon: http://www.pyxwise.com/images/SimplexSpellingPhonics1/icon512.png

Pyxwise Software is an independent family-friendly game and educational software development firm based in Edmonton, Canada. The company combines technical excellence with a drive to change education for the better. The company has achieved wide recognition for its educational apps including winning the Balefire Labs "Best Educational App of 2014" award for its Simplex Spelling Phonics - Advanced Phonograms app. Copyright (C) 2015 Pyxwise Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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President
Canada
craig@pyxwise.com

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No child without apps thanks to DADA Company's Christmas Magic Pack - Published on 12/16/15

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The Christmas Magic Pack is the new amazing app bundle launched by DADA Company offering 10 high quality apps for the price of one, an outstanding 90% discount. This is the biggest offer from the award-winning DADA Company studio to date. Bringing together some of the most prestigious apps for children, including Four little corners (winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Digital Award 2013), Marina and the light (Special Jury Prize of Digital Ehon 2014) and 1000 Adventures, among others.

Madrid, Spain - The children's apps design studio DADA Company breaks the app market with this year's best offer for kids: the Christmas Magic Pack, which brings together 10 prestigious award-winning children's apps with of 90% OFF which will allow parents and children alike celebrate the arrival of Christmas in style.

The Christmas Magic Pack will be available on the App Store throughout the Holidays without geographical restriction, allowing children aged 0 to 6 years old everywhere to enjoy the best digital content. 10 completely different apps, available in up to 22 languages that will surprise the small ones through the work of many talented illustrators that bring their unique touch to each game and story.

The idea behind this offer is "that this Christmas no child is left without apps." says David Yerga, DADA Company CEO. "Our wish is to allow every children to enjoy the best kids apps at an affordable price, giving families the satisfaction of celebrating these holidays with their children with safe, high quality apps with no advertising at all".

All the apps from the Christmas Magic Pack are free of advertising and in-app purchases, can be used without internet connection and include a parental control. The Christmas Magic Pack includes the following apps:

* Four Little Corners *Bologna Ragazzi Digital award 2013*: interactive children's story adapted from the prestigious work of Jerme Ruillier that tells the heartwarming story of little square and his round friends, preaching fundamental values such as equality, friendship and respect for others. The storytelling through sounds and simple shapes makes it the perfect introduction to the world of reading for children. This is a wonderful app that has been created with the utmost love and care, and we are not surprised that it has won so many prizes as the team behind it have made something that is one-of-a-kind. Educational App Store

* Marina And The Light *Special Jury Prize Digital Ehon 2014*: an interactive tale with no words where you will create the story. Live with your children the experience of discovering the magic of the light next to Marina and her friends, exploring the wonderful watercolors illustrations by Alberto Vazquez. Every page throughout the app is designed beautifully decorated in a watercolour style. The quality is consistently high and this is of great benefit in an app that is designed to inspire children. Educational App Store

* 1000 Adventures *Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice*: a children application that allows the child to recreate a daily routine unleashing their imagination and curiosity to explore scenes from the game book, allowing go to school in a spaceship, have dinner with alien parents or fight against dragons at the park with his friends. Quite possibly the most entertaining interactive adventure in the world!

1000 Adventures is a prime example how digital books can provide unique experience that physical books can't. Geeks with Juniors

* Off To Bed! *Selected as Best of 2013 by Apple*: interactive lullaby that helps parents putting children to sleep driving the kid into a world full of colors and sounds, flying on a plane of sweet dreams traveling through space, counting sheep until he or she closes their eyes by themselves. Off to bed! is a delightful bedtime story for young children and sets a fine standard for a category of applications that is sure to grow. Smatoos

* Musical Trees: a digital toy for the younger ones that will allow them to play with music in 5 fantastic sceneries full of surprises.

This app develops creativity and composition skills of little children! Fundamentally Children

* Peek-A-Word: a digital toy kids can play with that introduces them to musical exploration while they experiment with sounds and rhythms in a new and creative way. A fantastic application which I highly recommend to parents and teachers. The iPhone Mom

* I Learn With Transportation *Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice*: by land, sea and air ... to the cosmos! I learn with transportation is the most attractive way to learn languages and to introduce children to 6 fields of knowledge: sounds, words, colors, shapes, numbers and environments.

This is a book that takes learning and entertaining books to a new level. Interactive Books

* D5En5: The Instruments: a universal app designed for children between 1 and 5 years beginning in the fun world of music, discovering different instruments and sounds with the characters of D5EN5!

* D5En5: Fruits: a universal app designed to help children between the ages of 1 and 5 accept fruit in their diet associating it with positive and friendly values. Playing with food has never been so fun!

* Giants Witches And Spirits: An interactive app where children can immerse themselves in a world of magical beings learning about the characters that populate Basque mythology.

DADA Company: http://www.dadacompany.com/en
Christmas Magic Pack: https://itunes.apple.com/app-bundle/id1065478456
App Icon: http://www.dadacompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/151211_Dada_Bundle_icon_1024_android.png

Founded in 2011, DADA Company is a Madrid-based editorial project open to innovation in the field of illustrated books and interactive content, providing children with quality entertainment designed to educate and entertain, and it gives parents the satisfaction that they are educating their children with rich learning experiences. Fun and learning guaranteed for all the family. The company leads in the creation of children's multi-platform apps, and believes in the power of innovation and the exchange of ideas. They love working with publishers and authors to provide continuity to their portfolio through new digital media. Their aim is to transform traditional children's titles into the new interactive and tactile audiovisual experience. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 DADA Company. 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
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Communications Manager
Spain
christophe.gaziello@dadacompany.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/DADACompany
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dada-company
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com//DADA_company

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