12/18/2015

[MacNews] Digest Number 4033

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Digest #4033

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Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:00 pm (PST) . Posted by:

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New Strategy Game "Artificial Defense" is a Real-Time Orbital Shooter - Published on 12/17/15

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ONE MAN GAMES announces the release of Artificial Defense 1.0.2 for iOS and Android devices, in which gamers assume the identity of a powerful computer system and must defend servers from swarms of invading enemies by attacking, defending and conquering. There are three key gameplay elements: offense, defense and conquer. Artificial Defense delivers a sophisticated, intelligent real-time orbital shooter experience in a virtual reality setting.

Metzingen, Germany - Gamers looking for their next exciting challenge - one that will keep them playing long into the night as they defeat enemies, and stay alive to fight another battle - can now head to the App Store or Google Play and download Artificial Defense 1.0.2, the brilliant new strategy game for iOS and Android devices from ONE MAN GAMES.

Unlike conventional battle strategy games that are often "shoot 'em up" arcade style offerings, Artificial Defense delivers a sophisticated, intelligent real-time orbital shooter experience in a virtual reality setting.

Here's the Artificial Defense story: Gamers assume the identity of a powerful computer system known as "The Machine", and must defend servers from swarms of invading attackers. There are three key gameplay elements: offense, defense and conquer.

* OFFENSE: Gamers try to obliterate enemies by using up to 21 different weapons, from conventional and rather antiquated (though partially effective) flintlocks, to devastating hellfire missiles, nuclear bombs, and even asteroids. In total, there are 7 handgun weapons, 7 missile weapons, and 7 heavy duty weapons.

* DEFENSE: Gamers protect their network of servers by fortifying 21 defense towers, which range from pistol sentry towers, to those that use flame throwers and launch long-range railgun artillery. 7 of these towers are close-combat towers, while 7 are long-range towers. There are also 7 production towers that produce essential RAM, which gamers stockpile and secure.

* CONQUER: Gamers must launch intrusion counter measures (ICMs) to re-conquer breached honeypots, firewalls and defense nodes. They must also secure a safe path for datablip convoys, which carry valuable data from databases to backup devices

Gamers start out as an analog punch-tape system, and by successfully making their way through 49 unique challenges, they evolve through 6 systems on their way to becoming a powerful quantum A.I. computer.

Other Artificial Defense special features include:
* 13 music tracks, including electro, new retro wave, 8-bit style, heavy metal, and more
* Mobile GFX settings that ensure the game looks brilliant on high-end devices, while being fully playable on older models
* No ads and just one single in-app purchase (Unlock Full Version).

In addition, Artificial Defense has been accepted into the entertainment platform Steam's "Greenlight" program, which invites gamers to provide feedback and "vote up" new games that they want to see accepted and distributed.

Comments from impressed gamers include:
* "Definitely a game that deserves to be greenlit. Played it on mobile and I must say the game has plenty of unique ideas".
* "I've been looking for a nice strategy game to buy... YOU HAVE MY VOTE AND POSSIBLY THOUSANDS MORE ON THE WAY!!!"
* "I love tower defense games, especially ones that take it to the next level. You have my vote!"
* "Voted, this looks fantastic".

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

Pricing and Availability:
Artificial Defense 1.0.2 is free, and is available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. An Android version is available through Google Play.

Thiemo Bolder | ONEMANGAMES: http://www.onemangames.de
Artificial Defense 1.0.2: http://apps.appshout.com/artificial-defense/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/artificial-defense/id869780800
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onemangames.artificialdefensebeta
YouTube Video (Demo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdmHF3svF_A
App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/artificial-defense/images/icon.png

ONE MAN GAMES is headed by Thiemo Bolder, a German self-taught game developer and freelancer. In addition to his latest app Artificial Defense, he has created two "find the pair" games for kids: Merks Dir and Teach You. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 ONE MAN 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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Mark Johnson
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1-408-757-0156
United States
press@appshout.com

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Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Let Go, and Relax this Christmas - Stress App - Published on 12/18/15

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UK based Getting You There today introduces Let Go - Discover yourself 1.0, their new hypnotherapy relaxation app for iOS devices. Let Go offers tracks to help people deal with stress relief, weight management, loneliness, those who find it hard to let go and relax, and those who feel they need to control everything in their lives. Designed to help you 'let go' of your stress and more, this app provides powerful yet gentle tools for change through guided visualisation and self-hypnosis.

Leicestershire, United Kingdom - Getting You There, a successful health and well-being business, today is proud the announce the release and immediate availability of Let Go - Discover yourself 1.0, their new hypnotherapy relaxation app for iOS devices. Developed by the Swipe & Tap team, The Let Go app provides powerful yet gentle tools for change through guided visualisation and self-hypnosis. Each track is designed to help you 'let go' of your stress and to enable you to tackle various issues in your life.

Hypnosis is a safe and relaxing way to bring about changes which can help you improve your life. Regular use will help you sleep better, handle stressful situations more calmly, and to let go of unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours which are holding you back from leading the life you want to live.

All of the Let Go tracks are original and written by Ann Finnemore, a highly experienced and qualified hypnotherapist. Each track is available in both a male and female voice, so you can choose which you prefer (both narrators are qualified hypnotherapists). The tone of voice and style of narration will guide you gently to a place of calmness and safety in which changes can be made easily and naturally.

Ann says, "As therapists we have repeatedly seen benefits and amazing changes in our clients through guided visualisation, imagery and self-hypnosis. We wanted to produce an app which could deliver these benefits to many people in a simple, convenient and cost-effective way. We hope to give people the chance to change the way they think, feel and act in relation to a specific problem area in their life."

The Let Go app has tracks to help people deal with stress relief, weight management, loneliness, those who find it hard to let go and relax, and those who feel they need to control everything in their lives.

Getting You There decided to launch the Let Go app in time for Christmas due to this being a stressful time for many people. The Pure Relaxation tracks (free) may be helpful for those seeking a sense of calm and peacefulness over the festive period. Other tracks will help to support people's New Year's resolutions.

Ann says, "We want people to use these tracks to experience complete relaxation and to discover how to make easy and beneficial changes in their lives through hypnotherapy. As time goes on, we will add new tracks to deal with other issues, as well as more relaxation tracks."

The Let Go app includes two tracks for pure relaxation. In app purchases of additional tracks include:
* Manage stress well
* Let Go of the need for control
* Be comfortable when alone
* Journey to healthy eating

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4s or above
* Running iOS 8.0
* 10 mb

Pricing and Availability:
Let Go - Discover yourself 1.0 costs 0.79 GBP and includes two relaxation recordings (and also has additional tracks available to purchase). It is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Let Go - Discover yourself 1.0: http://www.gettingyouthere.co.uk/index.php/our-app-let-go-discover-yourself
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/let-go-discover-yourself/id974186021
Swipe & Tap: http://www.swipeandtap.co.uk
Screenshot: http://www.swipeandtap.co.uk/kits/letgo/screenshot.png
App Icon: http://www.swipeandtap.co.uk/kits/letgo/icon.png
Press Kit (zip): http://www.swipeandtap.co.uk/kits/letgo/presskit.zip

Getting You There is based in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Specialising in helping people to achieve their health and life goals through stress management, life and career coaching, Getting You There provides remedial massage, myofascial release therapy and hypnotherapy (including IBS, anxiety and hypnobirthing). All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Getting You There. 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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Ann Finnemore
Owner
07523 198 772
United Kingdom
success@gettingyouthere.co.uk

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/holistic.therapies.in.Leicestershire
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/GYTWellbeing

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Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Emily Wants to Play causes players to break their headphones in fear - Published on 12/18/15

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Play as an unlucky pizza delivery guy in the new horror game, Emily Wants to Play, released on Steam last week. Emily Wants To Play promises to scare and has been exploding on social media with videos of players jumping out of their seats in fear. Some players even claim to have broken their equipment after throwing off headphones and knocking over microphones in reaction to the scares of the game. Enjoy this new scary game on your Mac or PC for only $4.99.

Walker, Louisiana - Emily Wants To Play, a new scary game developed by Shawn Hitchcock, was recently released and rose to the top 20 horror games on Steam. Within a few days, social media exploded with thousands of Youtube videos popping up, showing players jumping out of their seats playing the new spooky game. Some players even claim to have broken their equipment such as: headphones, microphones and keyboards while reacting to some of the scary events.

Players take control of a pizza delivery guy who gets trapped in Emily's house during the night. Creeping around the house are a few dolls and a little girl named Emily. These spooky residents proclaim that they "just want to play"; however, their games are anything, but friendly. Little does the pizza guy know, these dolls and Emily place delivery orders for things like pizza to get new playmates to the house. Once their unsuspecting victim reaches the residence, they figure out a way to lock them inside and begin to play their games with them.

Each hour of the night, the dolls attack in different combinations. Ultimately players will face off with Emily and the dolls in the finale. Each doll behaves differently. The player must figure out their behavior and how to overcome their attack. For example, one doll eerily stalks you through the house. She moves around, closing doors, turning out lights and waiting for the opportune time to attack. The players never seem to see her, until she has snuck up behind them. Turning around to see the creeping doll following them, really makes players uneasy.

Pricing and Availability:
Emily Wants To Play can be purchased on Steam for only $4.99 (USD). It is compatible with Mac and PC.

Emily Wants To Play: http://www.emilywantstoplay.com
Emily Wants To Play on Steam Store: http://store.steampowered.com/app/416590/
YouTube Video (EWTP Official Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkpiWd3ftGk
Promotional Banner: http://www.emilywantstoplay.com/ewtp_logo.jpg

Shawn Hitchcock is an independent developer of games and applications through the company SKH Apps based in Walker, LA. With over 20 years experience in software engineering, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide variety of fun and entertaining games and applications for little to no cost to the consumer. Emily Wants To Play Copyright (C) 2015 Shawn Hitchcock. All Rights Reserved. Steam is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation.

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Shawn Hitchcock
Developer
United States
emily@emilywantstoplay.com

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