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Video Released for Upcoming GravBot by Team Phobic

Monday, August 23, 2010 11:45 PM

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width=135Tonight, the folks at Team Phobic released a video of their next App Store installment, the forthcoming game GravBot. If you arent familiar with Team Phobic, they are most well known for the excellent platforming games Bounce On [$1.99/Lite] and Bounce On 2: Drallos Demise [$3.99/Lite], as well as the collaborative effort with Backflip Studios on the colorful tunnel shooter aptly named Tunnel Shoot [99�]. This new game will be a physics-based puzzle-platformer with an emphasis on manipulating gravity to navigate levels filled with switches, buttons, elevators, and traps.

Here is the gameplay trailer for GravBot that shows some of these mechanics in action:

Team Phobic has proven they have a knack for first-rate level design with the Bounce On series, and they are known for the charming visuals in their games as well. The main character in GravBot already seems to show quite a bit of personality for what is essentially a TV with a unicycle wheel which immediately gave me that GizmoDuck vibe. The game is slated for a September release, and well have more on GravBot as it becomes available. In the meantime you can check out the thread in our upcoming games forum or the GravBot Facebook page for additional screenshots of the game.



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First Impressions of A Skeleton Story Better Off Dead

11:15 PM

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width=150It was all the way back in October of last year that we were intrigued by a gorgeous animated trailer for the upcoming game A Skeleton Story. Then, months and months passed by with nothing more about the game, until last month when A Skeleton Story reappeared with some new in-game screenshots. We even had some hands-on time with a preview version of the game, which revealed itself to be a Canabalt-esque run and jump affair. After a turbulent journey, A Skeleton Story [99�] has finally arrived in the App Store. While it contains some interesting ideas that attempt to set it apart from similar games in the genre, unresponsive controls and slow, repetitive gameplay keep it from being anything special.

The most notable drawback in the game are the lackluster controls. The directional stick that controls your characters movement is often unresponsive, and for a game that demands quick reactions this results in many frustrating deaths. Also there is an odd delay when firing your weapon, so most the time you will have already passed an enemy that you intended to kill before the shot fires. This causes you to have to stop, turn around, and fire in the opposite direction than you are traveling, which breaks the flow of the gameplay and is never a good sign in a game where the goal is to be constantly moving forward. These problems are even more pronounced due to the slow pace of the game to begin with.

One cool aspect to A Skeleton Story is the upgrade shop that lets you spend the coins you earn during play on enhancements to things like speed, life, and firepower. Upgrading these attributes alleviates the problem of the slow gameplay somewhat, but not much. It also doesnt help that less than a week ago we were treated to the sublime gameplay that is Monster Dash [99�], which really nailed the controls and pacing that A Skeleton Story seems to have been shooting for. The art in A Skeleton Story is well done, although its a shame that all the potential of the trailer never gets fully realized with such shallow gameplay. For a dollar you may get enough enjoyment from the visual style alone, but in terms of fun factor and functionality its just too little too late for A Skeleton Story.



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CuteCircuit could be the phone of the future

9:44 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 10 09:12 PM PDT

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Who knows what the cellphones of the future will look like? Well, perhaps the CuteCircuit could clue you in. This seemingly innocent slinky black cocktail dress will also function as a cellphone, now how about that? Thanks to fashion designer Francesca Rosella to think this up, the M-Dress as it is called will feature unique gesture recognition software to handle phone calls. You can attend to incoming calls simply by lifting your hand as though you were holding a phone to your ear, and it will disconnect when your hand is lowered. Not exactly ideal if you ask us, what if you were talking for hours on end and need to take a break? Can we transfer, as it is, the imaginary phone to the other hand? Out later this October in the UK, we look forward to see just what else technology and fashion offers.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Spotted In The Wild

8:09 PM

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Samsung Galaxy Tab is expected to launch next month, but the guys at Electronista spotted the tablet in live testing in the hands of an anonymous telco worker at a train station in Sydney, Australia. The device had a 7 inch screen as well as 3G capabilities. The employee couldnt provide complete details on the tablet, but the UI was very responsive and the device was running on 1GHz ARM processor.

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When the employee was asked about the experience with the Samsungs tablet, he replied that this device is �Awesome� and quite different from the Apples iPad. Samsung Galaxy Tab is expected to launch in September at an event in London and the device will be available on Vodafone in the UK on contract. It is said that the device will be available on the airwaves of Verizon in the US. The device is expected to be launched worldwide. Check out the live testing video of Samsung Galaxy Tab below.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Live Testing

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Pinball Magic Turns Your iPhone into a Pinball Machine�Kinda

7:07 PM

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width=260New Potato, who brought us the Jackpot Slots [App Store] game / accessory for the iPhone, has just released another such bundle for the iPhone and iPod touch � but this time around, the game in question is pinball.

Pinball Magic is a gaming accessory that is intended to transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a realistic pinball machine, albeit a rather diminutive one. The pinball table-shaped accessory sports flipper buttons, a ball-launching plunger, a credit / select button,an animated LED backbox display, and foldable legs for easy transport. The device mates with your devices 30-pin dock connector and delivers a pinball experience by way of New Potatos free Pinball Magic [link] app.

Game features, listed by the developer:

  • Multiple classic and unique playboard layout
  • Advanced multi-level and multiplayer competition
  • Four possible multi-ball modes
  • End-of-ball and replay bonuses
  • Tilt detection, tilt warning and activation
  • Ball saver

Pinball Magic is currently available from Best Buy, online and at certain retail locations at a price of $39.99. And dont bother downloading the game app if you dont have the accessory � it wont play at all.

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Smartphone Championship: BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Motorola Droid

7:05 PM

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The next match in our Smartphone Championship is underway now. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 won the last match by getting 63% of the votes againtst the HTC Desire.Apologies for the delay and we are thrilled that so many of you are following our Championship closely . This match is between the BlackBerry Bold 9700 or the Bold2 VS Motorola Droid.

The Blackberry Bold 2 is one of most impressive Blackberrys so far and the Motorola Droid was Time Magazines Gadget of the year 2009 and was a huge hit.

Vote for your favorite phone now

Who will take on the SE Xperia X10 in the next round ?

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Exclusive Phantasy Star II Preview Another Classic Genesis RPG From Sega

5:04 PM

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title=IMG_0016When Sega first started releasing its emulated games like Sonic the Hedgehog [$5.99], Golden Axe [$2.99] and others, everyone wondered where Segas array of classic RPGs were. Sega responded by releasing Shining Force [$2.99], leaving commenters and forum posters happy, but asking for the Phantasy Star series next� Which is exactly what Sega is delivering this Thursday.

Much like Shining Force, Phantasy Star II is a turn-based RPG that works marvelously with Segas emulator. Text entry is a little dicey, but otherwise navigating the game world and engaging in battles works wonderfully. The emulator also does a great job of saving the game state when you quit the app, making Phantasy Star II surprisingly workable as a pick up and play game.

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I still need to spend more time with Phantasy Star II, as like most RPGs the game is quite epic, but so far things are looking very good with this classic Genesis game on the iPhone. Just like Shining Force, all the down sides of Segas emulator fade away when youre playing a game that doesnt require precise control or high frame rates. Stay tuned for a more comprehensive review when the game arrives on the App Store this Thursday.



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Gameloft Reveals Real Golf 2011 Trailer

2:59 PM

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title=golfThe curious thing about the App Store is that while some areas are completely overloaded Im looking at you, puzzle section. others are surprisingly barren. Aside from Tiger Woods PGA Tour [$4.99], Lets Golf [$4.99 / Free / HD] its sequel Lets Golf 2 [$4.99 / HD] and various mini golf games like Mini Golf Wacky Worlds [Free] or Tiki Golf 3D [99�] there isnt a whole lot of really great golf games.

We dont know much about Real Golf 2011 yet, but according to Gameloft it will feature golfers such as Sergio Garcia, Natalie Gulbis and Anthony Kim along with prestigious courses from around the world. The following trailer was released today which shows a surprising amount of gameplay video compared to Gamelofts previous trailers:

Real Golf 2011 is scheduled for release in September, and as someone who enjoyed both Lets Golf and Lets Golf 2 quite a bit, Im excited to give it a try.



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Intel to develop mind reading computer technology

11:35 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 10 11:00 AM PDT

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Intel might be on to something here - mind reading computer technology, and were pretty sure that governments all over the world would be scrambling for such a computer considering the potential benefits it offers. While current mind reading computer technology relies on thinking about making physical movements so that one can navigate around a computer, the new technology developed by Intel takes it up a notch - where the final product is meant to enable the user to compose an email or search the Internet using nothing but words in your brain. How neat is that? In the same vein, Intel is also working on rolling out more compact equipment including headsets among others.

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Tata signs deal with Nokia Siemens for deploying WCDMA 3G and HSPA+ Networks in India

8:21 AM

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You must have read about our circle wise list of the 3G auction winners in India. Tata has won in 9 circles including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata� , Tamil Nadu , AP.Now Tata has picked Nokia Siemens Networks as its partner for deploying its 3G network in India.Nokia Siemens already has a 3G manufacturing facility in Chennai at Sriperumbudur and aims to support Tata from day 1 of the planned deployment.

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Find the press release below

Tata Teleservices selects Nokia Siemens Networks for 3G

Tata Teleservices Ltd TTSL is Indias first privately owned mobile operator to sign a deal securing its 3G telecoms supplier. It has selected Nokia Siemens Networks technology and expertise to support the launch of 3G. The network, based on WCDMA 3G and including HSPA+, will allow TTSL to offer high-quality mobile broadband providing fast Internet browsing and better quality voice calls.

�There is huge demand for mobile Internet access in India, and thats what 3G brings,� said Mr. AG Rao, chief technology officerand president, Enterprise Business, TTSL. �We want to move quickly, which is why were the first to secure our key 3G technology and services supplier. Nokia Siemens Networks has demonstrated capabilities in our previous 2G deployments, and with its technological superiority it has facilitated us with the fastest time-to-market for new services, and the best value for combined operating and capital costs for mobile networks.�

�We are committed to a rapid rollout of TTSLs network,� said Urs Pennanen, head of India Region, Nokia Siemens Networks. �Our strong local 3G expertise will allow us to create a truly efficient and high-quality network that will delight TTSL customers. This deployment embeds the latest mobile technology in the Tata Teleservices network preparing it for future demand.�

Under the scope of the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will supply its compact, energy-efficient and LTE-ready Flexi Multiradio Base Stations. In addition to enabling higher network capacity and faster mobile broadband services, these base stations allow �active sharing�*** between operators to improve efficiency.

Nokia Siemens Networks will provide network implementation and managed services to ensure a smooth rollout, improved network performance and seamless introduction of new services. The company will also provide its NetAct network management system to monitor, manage and optimize the 3G/HSPA+ network, and supply other operational support systems.

Nokia Siemens Networks can rapidly deliver 3G in India, thanks to its in-country 3G manufacturing facility at Chennai. It already serves many of the worlds leading 3G operators from its Global Network Solutions Centers located in Noida and Chennai, and these centers will be able to support TTSL from day one.

Nokia Siemens Networks research and development center in Bengaluru drives 3G-related initiatives for both the domestic and international market. The company has already set up 3G test labs in India, trained more than 3,200 India-based 3G technology experts and carried out site surveys for 3G network deployments.

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Retro 101: Ten Classics to Get You Started

4:13 AM

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width=175Right now there are 250,000 apps in the App Store. One of the biggest categories of apps are games. And happily, for folks like me, theres no shortage of retro inspired / remake titles among them. Apple recently setup a retro game section of the App Store, in fact.

For those that havent really explored this side of the App Store, I point you to a nice little roundup that Mashable recently put together. Ten titles � all of which weve covered in the past � that wont disappoint though, we might urge folks towards Rogue Touch or Sword of Fargoal for their Rogue fix, as opposed to Gadnreas never-updated, 2008 release featured in the roundup. Of course, ten games is just the tip of the iceberg as far as the list of great retro titles available for iOS devices, but if youre just beginning to taste the awesomeness of these classics � baby steps.

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Dodonpachi Resurrection Pricing and Release Date Revealed

2:05 AM

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width=180Earlier this month we brought you a preview of Dodonpachi Resurrection, the newest bullet hell shooter for the iPhone from developer Cave, who have previously brought Espgaluda II [$8.99/Lite] to the App Store. Dodonpachi Resurrection is a reimagined version of the arcade game Dodonpachi DaiFukkatsu, the fifth game in the Dodonpachi series. Resurrection will feature a mode faithful to the arcade game as well as an entire mode unique to the iPhone version. Due to all of the action that can take place onscreen at any given time, the game is restricted to owners of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3Gs, 32 and 64 gig 3rd gen iPod touches, and the iPad.

Cave has sent word via press release and their official Twitter that the release date for Dodonpachi Resurrection is August 26th and that it will be launching for a special introductory price of $4.99. This introductory price will last for the first four days after release and then rise to the regular price of $8.99. �Additionally, a lite version will follow after the full game is released, although no date for the lite has been specified.

Here is another look at the latest trailer:

Were eager to get our hands on Dodonpachi Resurrection, as Im sure many other players are as well. You can pass the time until then by joining the discussion thread in our forums where you can find additional screens of the game. Well have more on Dodonpachi Resurrection when it goes live on the App Store this Thursday.



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LEGO car is life-sized, thrills adults more than kids

1:03 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 10 09:37 PM PDT

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LEGO is one of the best selling and enduring toys out there in the market, and it sure is a surprise to see LEGO blocks being used in a more creative manner this time round - by building a fully driveable car using giant LEGO bricks. While were pretty sure that this will not pass any safety tests to make it roadworthy, it is still worth a mention that you can actually drive this around - perhaps on your own lawn if you do not want to get issued with a ticket. The vehicle itself seems to be based on the original Mini back in the last century, and while it isnt going to be the main people mover you see anytime soon, it is nice to see creative juices being applied in very different ways.

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