Fishing Joy

Fishing Joy

For: iPad/iPod

Fishing Joy is a game that is based on Fishing.  But unlike fishing in real life (haha) its incredibaly addictive.  I like this game because it kind of reminds me of being at the casino.  The game starts out looking down at an ocean and slowly but surely, fish start appearing.  The main objective is to catch as many of these fish as possible.  The fish come in many different sizes and colors, and catching them is how you gain the points.  You don't use a fishing rod in this game. Instead, you used nets!  The nets are cast from the bottom of the screen and they come in 7 different sizes.  As you cast a net, the object is to catch as many as possible because that is how you gain the money you need to cast them.  Say you use the 3rd net.  This costs 3 coins.  If you cast this and you miss, or catch fish that equal less than 3, you are losing money.  There is a graph on the menu where you can see what fish equal the least and most amount of money.  The biggest fish in the game is the shark.  The only way you can catch the shark is shooting it with the laser specialty.  The only thing bad about this game is how that is the ONLY special weapon in the game and also, how long it takes to be able to use it.  It clears out the sharks along with everything in its path.  The levels go buy how many fish you catch.  At the end of every level though, you get a bonus round where catching fish is extremely easier. The sounds and the music go really well together, and its sort of like being at a casino by the way the points go and the money noises.  This game is good when your bored, because its time consuming and addictive. Id say the only bad thing would be how long it takes to advance (and the laser thing).

Here are some pictures from the game:

                                                                   The games' icon

                                                                  iPod Screen

Dead Space HD

Dead Space HD

For: iPad/iPod (non HD)

You probably know Dead Space as a popular platform game on xBox, Ps3 and PC. But now, its on the iPad! This game was recently new within the past few months and the starting price was $9.99. I decided to wait until a sale went on and I snagged it last week for only $.99!  Ive played quiet a bit and honestly, not ever even playing the platform versions, I can say that I am very impressed with the graphics and the controls on this game.  Since I can't compare two different Dead Spaces, Ill talk about only this one for iPad.

The weapons you start out with are the Plasma Saw and the Core Extractor.  You can also use telekinesis to pick up certain things and throw them at enemies and can enhance your weapons with Power Nodes that are picked up along the way. These are usually in lockers, drawers, or in enemies in which you receive after you kill them.  You also receive ammo and credits (money for the game) when you defeat enemies, and use these to buy amour, more ammo or better weapons.  

Im not sure how long this game is, but so far the levels seem similar in layout but still seems pretty good.  I heard this game is best using headphones which I havnt tried yet because none of my headphones seem to fit in my iPad. Maybe there are ones that are specifically for iPad? Figures! 

Here are some pictures and a video i found from YouTube the game:

 

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An Enemy

Pocket Ants

Pocket Ants

For: iPad/iPod

Pocket Ants is an app under the "Productive" section in the App Store.  I can understand why because its really not a game at all, and there really is no point.  The game pretty much consists of black and red ants, and you just distroy them!  I know it doesnt sound like its too much fun haha but it actually is a weird way to pass the time.  When you start up the application, you are staring at a sidewalk with one ant hill and a bunch of black ants.  If you want, you can select the "Ants" tab on the right and select how many ants you want, what type (red or black) and whether or not you want them to be aggressive or calm.  I like to choose both because they will fight if you have them on an agressive setting haha. At the bottom lists different options you can use on the ants.  As they are on the screen, all they really do is roam around so you have to stir them up with something!  

The first option at the bottom is a deadly magnifying glass.  I know it sounds terrible but when you have it selected and you tap an ant, it will fry it from the sun!  Think thats bad, try the rock option.  When you tap the screen with the rock option selected, a rock falls where you tapped and squishes the ants.  The ants will then work together to get the rock out of their ant hill area.  There is also a "bomb" option.  You can place a bomb anywhere on the screen, on ants or even their ant hill and it will blow it up!  There is also a strawberry and watermelon option.  When you chose one of them, the ants will quickly scurry up to it and eat it.  You also have an ant hill building option so if you kill all your ants you can bring some back.  With the passway option, you can draw a line or shape and the ants will flowing that line in single file.  You can also effect the weather on this app and see how the ants react based on their personalities.  There is also a magnit and a firework option where you can suck up the ants and then blow them up as they are all close together.  LOL

I know this app sounds weird and cruel but hey, its better then doing these things to real ants right?!

Its pretty cool to spend a few mins. on if you are waiting at a doctors office or something, just to pass the time. It is also pretty relaxing and stress relieving.  

Here are a few pictures from the App!

                                                     The magnifying glass on iPod Verison

                                                                  The Applictations Icon

                                          Small image, but this is where you choose your Ants.

Flick Golf

Flick Golf

For: iPod

This application is a golfing game for anyone who enjoys golf or a slow-steady paced game to pass the time.  I discovered it on the AppShopper App, and it caught my eye from all the high ratings.  I read about it, and it being only a dollar, I bought it.  I was disappointed because somehow I didnt relize it was for iPod only, but you can make the screen bigger on the iPad for iPod only games.  After I did that, it didnt even really make a difference so i am completely satified with it. 

This app is pretty additive and ever since I bought it and ive played it almost everyday.  When you load up the game, it takes you to the menu screen. Here you have several options to choose from.  Quickshot, World Tour, and Quickshot Pro.  (Also all of the settings, leaderboards and tutoral menu are displayed on this page as well, at the bottom.)  When you choose Quickshot, it takes you through several ranges to shoot at within a minutes time.  Each time youve gotten enough points, it lets you advance to the next map.  

The game itself is pretty easy.  Its called Flick golf because you literally "flick" the ball into the air with your finger tip.  The higher and/or faster you swipe, the further your golf ball will fly through the air.  While its in the air, you can also swipe left, right, up or down to help control where the ball may land.  The points are earned by how close you get your ball to the hole.  There are several rings around the hole and each stand for a different set of points.  (200pts. being the furthest away, and 500pts. being the closest)  If you do certain finger swipes while your ball is in the air, you will get bonuses that earn you more points, (such as curve or a top spin bonus).  You have to be careful of the wind though too, it will knock your ball right out of your planned path.   

Now back to the menu.  The second option "World Tour" I would say is the main part of the game.  Right now, I am 33% complete this mode, and the only thing that is really different from "QuickShot" mode is that it is not timed, you have to win metals in order to advance, and its out of 9 shots.  If you dont make it you have to keep playing until youve earned enough points to advance.  And last but not least "QuickShot Pro" seems to be an adanced form of "Quickshot" but it needs to be unlocked somehow before I can view the courses.  

This game is relaxing and I hope you find it fun like me!

                                                                Clearview Lodge Range

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Points

YellowPages

YellowPages

For: iPad/iPod

This application called YellowPages is exactly what it sounds like.  Its a simplified, straight-to-the-point phone book for your iPad.  Your location is automatically set when you turn on your iPad so when you look for a certain place, it knows what area to search around.  When the app starts, it takes you to the main "Search" page and at the top it lists your location and has a search bar where you can type in a place such as "chinese food" or "laundromat". You can search these from your location or set a custom one by typing in an address.  Say i type is "hair salon" set from current location. I then tap the search button and it brings up a list of hair salons closest to my exact area.  I find one that i reconize, as well as the closest (lists its address and mile away under each place as well as a star rating, if possible) "Scissor Wizards" says its 2.5 miles away but say I forget how to get there. When I tap it, it brings up its conplete address, phone number and a nice map where it is located.  It also has the ratings with comments in full veiw so you can see how other people like the place.  You can actually buy a navagator if you really wanted, straight from this app.  Im guessing when purchased and clicked, it would take you to another app or possibly change into a navagotor instantly.  That would be really cool but most of those you have to pay for.  This app was free and its definitly worth it.  If you arnt looking for a really specific place, the Seach page also has picture icons of different places or things to do. Some examples such as, a fork and knife (for food), a toothbrush (for dentists), a bag of mony (a bank) and a airplane (for an airport).  There is a bunch more, but when one of these are tapped, it brings up the closest place based on the suject icon you chose.  

I think this app is great to have if you are trying to find something.  It beats having a HUGE phone book handy all the time, and worrying about what county the phone book is from or if its outdated (this app covers EVERYWHERE)  Plus you dont have to squint your eyes to read fine print! Its great and id recommend it to anyone who has a phonebook!

                                                                        The Apps Icon

                                                                    Location Example

IMBd

IMDb

For: iPad/iPod

IMDb is another great app for you movie lovers out there.  Of course you probably know the webpage www.IMDb.com, well this is an app based on that webpage, but simplified. 

When starting this app, you will notice its a lot like the webpage but minus a lot of the link stuff and filled with pictures.  Depending on how you are holding your iPad, horizontal or vertical, you will see the layout of the screen change.  I like holding it horizonal because that is when the mini side menu pops up and makes it easier to navagate around the app.  The menu list reads "Movies, TV and People each with links listed underneath such as "Showtimes", "Coming Soon", "US Box Office Results", "Top 250 movies", (plus about 10 more). The home screen of the app shows previews for new movies coming out soon along with "Top News", "Now Playing" and the "Most-Viewed Celebrities"  If you click one of the menu links, such as "Bottom 100 Films" it will list for you, the lowest rated movies by viewers in their entire database. If you click another option, say, "Celebrity News" it will give you updated and recent news about celebrites and what they have been getting themselves into.  This app also of course has a search bar and a browse button so you can look up information on any movie you are interested in.  Say if i wanted to look up information on the movie "District 9" (hehe one of my favs.) I would type "dictrict 9" in the search bar, and once just start typing in the search box, movies come up.  District 9 pops up and thats the movie i want so i click it.  It then takes me to a page where i can read all about the movie i just looked up.   Right away it tells me the year and the rating, length and type of movie.  The cover of the movie itself is the top picture and underneth is a slide bar that you can scroll through the actor and actreses photos from the movie.  It pretty much is almost the same as the webpage but a neater layout.  Youll have your box labeled "details" so you can read the "plot summery" or the "synopsis" then theres also sections for you to read quotes from the movie, movie mess-ups and trivia questions and facts.  I also like how it gives you a box to read reviews and the comentaries for the movies so you can see how good it is based on what others have thought.  I also like how it has the parental guide so parents can know whats in the movie that may be not good for their children to watch.  

So all in all, the IMBd app is probably one of the best and useful around.  It gives you everything you would want or need to know on a movie of chosing, or if you were just browsing, its really easy to discover a movie you may like.  Here are some pictures of the app itself.

                                                                      Main Screen

                                                                        Actor Info

 

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Zinio

Zinio

For: iPad

This iPad App is for magazine lovers who'd rather have their favorite magazine easily access with just a touch of a finger! Zinio is a really neat way to save some money and hassle, plus who doesn't like a good read once in a while?

When starting this App, it takes you to a side-swipe menu of Zinios "Featured" magazines as well as another one of those bottom list menus. There is a total of 22 slides in the "Featured" section, each in which if you tap it, it shows you a brief few pages of the featured magazine you chose.  Another option in the bottom menu is the "Library".  When tapped, it shows you a list of the magazines you have purchased in this app.  They are organized by month and year so all your downloads are easily accessible.  When you get a new magazine, it will notify you by a red letter bubble over this "Library" option, of the number of new magazines are ready for download.  (It will also do this on your iPads home screen above the apps icon itself.)  When you tap on one of your magazines, it will show a full and complete page layout screen of the magazine.  Another reason this application is actually cool is because it gives you a free 3-month trial of any magazine you choose.  It gave me like 6 to choose from. Nothing to great though.  (Unless you like Cosmo ! hehe)

And of course the last option on the bottom menu is the "Shop" option.  This is where you can browse the magazines Zinio has to offer.  They are listed by catagory on the left hand side, and when tapped, more sub-catagories appear.  For Example:  "Art" is a catagory. when tapped, crafts, design, and photography popup as well. This is great because it narrows it down to exactly what you want.  If i click "Crafts" it takes me to a large icon list of the magazines you can get. If i tap "PieceWork" then it shows me a brief discription of the magazine and then the price.  Its pretty easy and self-explanatory and simple if you download and check it out yourself.  Im sure your favorite read is just  a click away!

Oh yeah and Zinio is also a website where apparently you can get books too? They may be those magazine/book combination things but who knows. Here is the webpage though if anyone is interested!:

www.zinio.com

                                                                            Zinios Icon

                                                          View of the "Library" option