Archive for ottobre 27th, 2009
Google Voice now offers an option to let users take advantage of some of its features with their existing phone numbers.
Vi abbiamo più volte parlato di Eliminate, il nuovissimo FPS di ngmoco:) presentato all’ultimo WWDC che, grazie all’ottima interfaccia grafica 3D, ci assicurerà delle ore di gioco veramente piacevoli. Da qualche ora la stessa azienda ha rilasciato un nuovo video dimostrativo in-game.
Non abbiamo altri dettagli a riguardo ma potete leggere le prime impressioni di Touch-Arcade semplicemente cliccando qui. Vi ricordiamo che Eliminate è già stato inviato ad Apple per l’approvazione e dovrebbe arrivare a breve su AppStore. Non ci resta che attendere!
Via | Touch-Arcade
Google has rolled out support in its SDK for Android 2.0, the latest version of its mobile operating system.
iPhoneItalia Redeem Contest è il nostro concorso quotidiano (per questa volta notturno) in cui mettiamo in palio codici promozionali per scaricare gratuitamente e legalmente applicazioni e giochi da App Store. Oggi mettiamo in palio 5 codici per “Tattoo Mania Halloween Edition″ (Link AppStore – Prezzo: 0,79€)
Lo scopo del gioco è quello di disegnare dei tatuaggi sul corpo di varie persone, cercando di seguire alla perfezione le linee guida. Più saremo bravi e più punti conquisteremo. Recensione qui.
Il concorso termina alle 8:00 (ora italiana) di domani 28 ottobre 2009 e i codici saranno assegnati per estrazione. Per partecipare è sufficiente commentare questo articolo
I vincitori dell’estrazione verranno indicati su questa stessa pagina in serata. Ricordiamo che per usufruire dei codici redeem è necessario disporre di un account iTunes Store USA (qui la guida su come crearne uno).
Possono partecipare al concorso tutti gli utenti (registrati e non registrati) del sito, ad esclusione dei membri della redazione e dei membri dello staff del forum (moderatori).
Ricordiamo che ogni utente può partecipare una sola volta: tentativi di partecipazione multipla usando nickname/email diversi comporteranno la squalifica automatica dell’utente.
I vincitori saranno contattati tramite email al termine dell’estrazione, per questo è importante assicurarsi di fornire un indirizzo email valido e funzionante. Buona fortuna a tutti!
Ecco un nuovo video dell’atteso FPS online “Eliminate”.
Eliminate è un FPS con ottima grafica 3D. Il gioco prevede una certa quota di energia, terminata la quale non potremo più guadagnare crediti: dopo 90 minuti tale energia si ricarica automaticamente e gratuitamente, oppure, per ricaricarla subito, dovremo acquistarla tramite in-app purhcase.
I controlli prevedono l’uso di un joypad virtuale, sia per gestire i movimenti che per mirare. Per sparare possiamo scegliere tra l’impostazione manuale (tap sullo schermo) o automatica (fuoco automatico).
Eliminate è prettamente un gioco da fare in multiplayer online, che prevede anche la possibilità di potenziare il proprio personaggio in base ai crediti guadagnai in combattimento (potremo aumentare le difese, saltare più in alto, potenziare le armi e così via).
Una cosa interessante è che i crediti non vengono guadagnati automaticamente uccidendo un utente avversario: dal cadavere, infatti, usciranno tali crediti e dovremo essere veloci a prenderli, dato che anche tutti gli altri utenti potranno farlo. Nel gioco, infatti, è previsto anche l’uso di trappole per quei giocatori che tenteranno di recuperare i crediti.
Ancora nessuna notizia sulla data di rilascio
Applesfera points out a discovery that suggests that Apple could be preparing new MacBook Pro models. The discovery comes from the latest build of Mac OS X 10.6.2 seeded to developers last week.
Within the build are references to MacBook Pro models 6,1 and 6,2, the current MacBook Pros which were updated in June carry model numbers of 5,1 to 5,5.
It has been rumoured recently that Apple could use new Nahalem Core i7 processors in future MacBook Pros, possibly as early as late 2009 or early 2010.
Filed under: Software, Reviews, Beta Beat
I discovered Gruml a while back, but didn't write about it right away because there were too many glitches in the first beta to make it really interesting. Thankfully, recent releases have smoothed out the vast majority of the kinks, and I can now present -- with gusto -- a great RSS reader that interfaces with Google Reader.
NetNewsWire switched to syncing with Google Reader back in July, and I was pretty excited. Google Reader has been an amazing tool for me in the RSS world, and the more apps I have that all sync with it, the happier I am. However, despite seemingly endless trials and searches, I haven't really found the app that can top a Fluid SSB with a good userstyle. Gruml comes the closest so far, and it's free (at least right now, I'm not sure what the future holds after beta).
One of the things I like about desktop clients (when it comes to RSS readers) is scriptability. Gruml currently lacks the AppleScript dictionary that, say, NetNewsReader has, and I'd love to see it implemented. The keyboard navigation is decent, but not yet up-to-par with Google Reader's web interface, which can be navigated entirely with the keyboard. It might not make a difference to a lot of folks, but when I'm cruising through headlines I like to be all-keyboard when possible. The "Send Article to ... " menu is fantastic, covering 12 services ranging from Delicious to Twitter, and including Facebook, Ping.fm and Posterous. Note-taking, starring and sharing are all very well done, and sync perfectly with Google.
Continue reading Beta Beat: Gruml brings GReader to the Mac desktop
TUAWBeta Beat: Gruml brings GReader to the Mac desktop originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Un intrapendente developer, tramite un articolo sul suo blog, ha iniziato uno dei progetti probabilmente più desiderati da tutti gli amanti del sistema operativo Linux. Tramite l’unione di più software appositamente modificati, infatti, tutti potranno sincronizzare il proprio dispositivo Apple utilizzando diversi software che simuleranno le funzionalità presenti su iTunes, attualmente disponibile soltanto per Mac e Windows.
I terminali Apple, diversamente dagli altri, sfruttano un particolare tipo di comunicazione tra software e PC che finora non ha permesso di completare tale porting.
- libusb-1.0: delle speciali API che permettono di accedere tramite USB al nostro dispositivo su Linux;
- usbmuxd: un’applicazione che gestisce la connessione e trasferisce i dati e i comandi;
- libiphone: aggiunge alcuni protocolli specifici Apple che permettono la sincronizzazione e l’esecuzione di alcuni importanti ed essenziali processi;
- iFuse e gvfs-backend-afc: entrambi dedicati a dei particolari accessi necessari per il funzionamento del software;
- libgpod: le classiche librerie musicali già presenti su iTunes;
- Amarok e Rhythmbox: due player musicali, già disponibili al download, che tramite alcune lievi modifiche simuleranno tutte le funzionalità di iTunes.
E’ stata, quindi, rilasciata una prima versione di usbmuxd che attualmente permette, soltanto ai possessori di iPhone Jailbroken, di accedere in SSH tramite connessione USB. Potete scaricare l’archivio semplicemente cliccando qui.
Il developer, inoltre, cerca altre persone interessate e che potrebbero contribuire al progetto. Per ulteriori informazioni a riguardo potete leggervi l’articolo dedicato nel blog ufficiale.
Grazie eema per la segnalazione
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Today Sunstorm Interactive, the developer of the original PC Deer Hunter game, announced the release of Real Deer Hunting. Real Dear Hunting is a realistic hunting game that “boasts realistic deer behaviors, outstanding graphics, and the most immersive hunting experience available.” You can pick the game up for $0.99 the App Store (this is a limited-time, half-price launch sale).
“Real Deer Hunting tests players’ skill, patience, and persistence as they find themselves in realistic locations, using all the tools of the trade to bring in and bag that elusive monster buck. Playing the game is an incredible experience that closely simulates real-life hunting where you’ll need the same techniques and feel the same thrills as on opening day of deer season! Unmatched graphics and sounds, realistic deer behavior, rain and snow effects, use of rattling antlers or a buck grunt call will satisfy even the most diehard hunter.”
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App Store Description:
*** -SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICING- ***
50% OFF – Buy now before the price goes up!
Introducing Real Deer Hunting from the developers of the original Deer Hunter game – and founders of the hunting game genre back in 1997. Real Deer Hunter is the first in a series of ultra realistic hunting games. Real Deer Hunting boasts realistic deer behaviors, outstanding graphics, and the most immersive hunting experience available.
Hunt the hardwoods of snowy Indiana or the scrubby plains of rugged Texas all while being surrounded by the sounds of nature, blowing clouds, falling snow, or pouring rain!
Use your hunting skills to call in doe, bucks, or elusive, non-typical monster bucks! Deer have real-life behaviors: they wander to food sources, hear your calls, and respond to your scent and movement. A spray of cover scent will keep you hidden while you spot distant deer with range-finding binoculars. Use rattling antlers and doe bleat or buck grunt calls to attract the biggest buck for your trophy. Unlock new stands as you work toward the most prized hunting spots in the state!
GAME FEATURES:
* Amazing, realistic deer behavior for the best in hunting simulation
* Realistic location art and environment sound effects accurate to the actual hunting areas
* Selection of weapons: a shotgun, rifle with scope, and compound bow
* Choose to hunt from 16 different hunt stands in Texas or Indiana
* Realistic weather conditions including wind, moving clouds, rain and snow effects
* All the tools of the trade – rattling antlers, a buck grunt call, a doe bleat call, and binoculars for luring deer in for a clean shot.
* Track your progress with ongoing hunting statistics: number of hunts, longest shot, biggest buck, and others…
* Fill your trophy room with doe or up to 8 different trophy bucks including monster bucks and non-typical racks
* Brag about your trophy room with friends by emailing them your trophy room and hunting statistics
Can you bag the big bucks?
Recommended for fans of:
Flick Fishing, iHunt, Deer Hunter 3D, Turkey Hunt, & 3D Hunting
Future Updates will include:
-Even more hunting stands for endless hunt variety
-Have a suggestion or comment?
Visit us on the web at: www.sunstorm.net for news, product announcements, and the latest games from Sunstorm.
Please email us your comments. We value your opinion and want to build games that you want to play. Email us at: comments@sunstorm.net
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Press Release:
Sunstorm Announces Real Deer Hunting Game for iPhone and iPod Touch
iPhone and iPod Touch users can finally enjoy an amazingly realistic hunting experience in the palm of their hand with the new Real Deer Hunting iPhone app developed by the founders of the hunting game genre! It’s now available for download on the App Store at a special introductory price of $0.99.
Indianapolis, Indiana – (October 26, 2009) – Sunstorm Interactive Inc. the founder of the hunting game genre and the developer of the hit game Deer Hunter proudly announces the release of their first hunting game for the iPhone platform. Building on the style and knowledge of over 50+ value games and hunting simulations, Real Deer Hunting provides the most realistic hunting experience available on the App Store for less than $1.00!
Real Deer Hunting tests players’ skill, patience, and persistence as they find themselves in realistic locations, using all the tools of the trade to bring in and bag that elusive monster buck. Playing the game is an incredible experience that closely simulates real-life hunting where you’ll need the same techniques and feel the same thrills as on opening day of deer season! Unmatched graphics and sounds, realistic deer behavior, rain and snow effects, use of rattling antlers or a buck grunt call will satisfy even the most diehard hunter.
The game also features:
*Selection of weapons: a shotgun, rifle with scope, and compound bow
*Choose from 16 different hunt stands in Texas or Indiana
*Binoculars with variable zoom and range finder to spot deer in the distance
*Camera to document every trip and share those photos with friends over email.
*Hunting statistics to track progress and establish bragging rights!
*Trophy room where you can view10 different deer trophies in stunning detail
*Brag about your trophies! Send the trophies to your friends over email – proof you are a skilled hunter!
“As the developers of the original Deer Hunter, we’re excited to bring a realistic simulation of deer hunting to the iPhone and iPod audience. From casual gamers to hardcore hunters, Real Deer Hunting provides an amazing and immersive gameplay experience. This is just the first in a series of hunting games and a small part of our catalog of up and coming iPhone games.” – said Anthony Campiti, president and founder of Sunstorm Interactive Inc.
For more information, please visit: www.sunstormgames.com
About Sunstorm Interactive:
Sunstorm Interactive, founded in May of 1995 by Anthony Campiti as a software development studio focused on game development, is best known as the creator of the run away hit Deer Hunter. Deer Hunter was the number one game in the country for three months in 1997, shocking industry experts, and spawning a new gaming genre – the hunting simulation. Sunstorm continued with its success, developing over 50 different games which have sold in excess of 6 million units worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sunstormgames.com.
Filed under: Cool tools, Security, Snow Leopard
Most of us have really crappy, insecure passwords. Sure, we tack a couple of numbers or punctuation characters at the end of our cat's name, but that's a far cry from secure -- especially since we also have the equally nasty habit of using the same password on every single site/service/machine/device with which we have regular contact. We're not just asking for trouble, we're offering it a delectable stolen identity sandwich.
As most of us Mac folks know, a solution exists and it's called 1Password. If you've owned your Mac for more than an hour or so, chances are pretty good that you've been admonished to acquire this lovely app (maybe even by more than one person). Several of us at TUAW are big fans of 1Password, and today our pointy party hats are standing taller than ever thanks to the opening of the public beta for 1Password 3.
This new version brings with it a massive list of changes, improvements and new features -- a couple of which have helped me to realize the dream of being able to utilize 1Password data on OSes other than OS X. You see, like many other Mac enthusiasts, I use Windows at work. Obviously, this precludes me from fully embracing Mac-only software like 1Password, but thanks to a brand new feature called 1Password Anywhere, my pain is dulled.
1Password Anywhere allows you to take your 1Password data and open it using any modern web browser. I've tested this with Chrome, Firefox and IE under Windows XP and they all work wonderfully. Your data is still absolutely secure and stored behind the same master password that protects the data in 1Password proper. They didn't spare any detail, either -- 1Password Anywhere looks and feels remarkably similar to the native OSX application. The data is read-only in your browser, but being able to easily the strong passwords and paste them is worth the admission price. The truly enlightened will see the application of a service like Dropbox here -- just move your keychain file into your Dropbox and your passwords are now with you whenever you go.
Continue reading 1Password 3 Beta brings a sweet new interface and Snow Leopard support
TUAW1Password 3 Beta brings a sweet new interface and Snow Leopard support originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.