Monday 29 November 2010

Christmas Software Download Bonanza!!

Greetings, fellow fans, I have for you an important announcement to make: In the coming up to  Christmas Day, I have decided to bless you with a few software downloads a day, just like one one of those Advent calendars. Starts December 1st. Demo's, small games, trailers, software, i dunno even good programs and updates for your pc/mac. Just keep your eyes peeled and give me the ideas and you will get them. Comment and you will get your command. 

Seasons greetings,

gameSSonar

Pre-Order Wii games and release dates Part 2!

Hello. Yes, this is the rest of the list of the Wii games. So let’s get cracking!

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Mario Sports Mix  Release Date: TBC   Price for pre-order: £39.99
Maybe slightly expensive but wow, this is the good game. There are a variety of sports like basketball, and ice-hockey, and I’m guessing it would make the perfect multiplayer game. It’s sport from the Nintendo classic, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic games, But with a comic and party twist. That’s all I’ve got, let’s wait and see!


deBlob 2: Underground  Release Date: 25/03/2011  Price for Pre-Order: £24.99  

deBlob 2: Underground  (Wii)In de Blob 2: The Underground, Comrade Black is back and so is his war on colour. Disguised as Papa Blanc, Comrade Black rigs the city’s election in order to win and take control of Prisma City with his brainwashing new cult. That is, until de Blob bounces back in full color-spreading force with his revolution to restore colour and life back to the city and its residents. In the colourful sequel, de Blob will paint his way through the enormous and pollution-filled Prisma City accompanied by a fantastic new interactive soundtrack and an arsenal of new tricks to confound his enemies. Joining de Blob will be a new robot sidekick, named Pinky, who will help him blast enemies, disable traps, and negotiate the challenging levels of Prisma City. The game will also present players with new side quests, which allow players to upgrade de Blob’s abilities. de Blob 2: The Underground will feature an in-depth single-player campaign with all-new power-ups and challenges, as well as multiplayer modes that support co-operative and competitive play.




Kirby’s Epic Yarn    Release Date: TBC   Price for Pre-order: £39.99
Image 2This will be the first Kirby Platform game on a console since Nintendo 64!!! It’s a very nice game, with a similar layout to Mario Bros. There are very appealing graphics, they are very colourful. So Kirby’s adventure here is made to look completely woollen! Just like Paper Mario but without the paper. Here’s Kirby taking on an enemy.


Donkey Kong Country, Returns!     Release Date: only 4 days left!!!  Price:£39.99
Image 4Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong return, in their new game! Again, they are releasing a platform game just like the old days (well, not so old) where they both fight against the evil Tiki’s which have stolen bananas from the DK island. Nintendo are releasing the old NES classic with familiar characters but new levels. One thing I can say, this is going to be good!




Epic Mickey     Release Date: Released 3 days ago!!!       Price:£29.99:
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This is a “epic” game where one plays as Mickey Mouse who tries to save the world from the trouble he himself created! After a world being made by a sorcerer and his magic paint brush, he decides on making his own when everything goes horribly wrong. Harness the power of the paintbrush and mould this new world and save everone from this cartoon wasteland!



Friday 26 November 2010

Pre-Order Wii games and release dates

It’s been ages since we’ve talked about the wii, it’s all been iPad this, Kinect that, and we really haven’t thought about it. But Nintendo literally have masses of games on their Preorder chart at the moment and it would be a shame if we did not touch up upon them because there is a diverse variety of really good games from the stars of Nintendo being released coming up until Christmas. So here’s a huge list…

Tron Evolution    Release Date: 26/11/2010 (just been released)       Price: £19.99

Image 6Tron Evolution explores the story behind the very popular Disney movie (which hasn’t been released yet) Tron Legacy. It provides insight into the films past and is recommended for people who would like to see the movie. It’s very futuristic, and it’s based on a special disc-combat, which is used in the Tron mythology.

Image 4So what’s the game like? Ok from what I gather, there are good graphics and it’s in the action and adventure genre. It involves battles and racing, but that’s all I know.
You can look at some images though.



Raving Rabbids: Travel In Time (Wii)Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time   Release Date: 26/11/10 (just been released)    Price: £24.99

Rabbids are a completely new race and have come to earth to demolish humans and you’re invited every step of the way.
Visit the history museum and turn the place upside down as you uncover every secret the museum has to offer. Play over 20 new minigames with your friends, and will keep you company! 

Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars (Wii)
Star Wars III: The Clone Wars    Release Date: ???  Price:  £29.99 

Lego Star Wars brings star wars into action and also brings the Wii into action. Play either Jedi or Separatist with all new character abilities such as Squad command, Lightsaber slicing, Lightsaber jumps, long distance Jedi attacks and Grapple tie-ups, all within a tiny disc.



The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword    Release Date: ???  Price: £34.99   

This will probably be the best game ever released so far in the Zelda series, using Wii Motion Plus and the nunchuck, you can control Link’s actions like never before

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Keep reading folks, we're continuing this tomorrow....








Thursday 25 November 2010

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs. Apple iPad

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Obviously most people are thinking “Well it’s an iPad, of course it’s better.” Well Samsung has unleashed a new power……. The NEW Samsung Galaxy Tab!
But how does it do against the iPad, well….


Display: Winner Apple iPad

The iPad incorporates a touch-sensitive IPS display that measures 9.7 inches across. It is undoubtedly an amazing screen, boasting a resolution of 768 x 1,024 pixels.
Samsung has gone for a slightly smaller display in the Galaxy Tab but it still is an impressive amount of 7 inches. All in all, the Galaxy Tab is 600 x 1,024 pixels o it makes the iPad win this round. And of course, it’s HD!

Size & Weight: Winner Samsung Galaxy Tab

Despite its size, the Apple iPad measures 242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4 mm and weighs 680g altogether (it feels a lot lighter when you put it on your hands). With its 7-inch display, the Galaxy Tab is obviously a lot smaller.
Samsung's quoted dimensions are 190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, which makes it thinner than Apple's device. The Galaxy Tab weighs 380g so it is nearly half the iPad’s weight.

We say that it is a draw because The Galaxy Tab is more portable, has Android, is a better book and has a video caller. The iPad is HD ready, got a better system and is the bigger version of the Galaxy Tab. It is supposed to be a computer without a keyboard that has things like apps as well as the iPhone.  

Wireless: Winner Samsung Galaxy Tab

This is considering you buy the simple WiFi+3G iPad. Galaxy has arguably better connectivity and you can make phone calls and send and receive SMS/MMS and there is very good wireless and Bluetooth.

Storage: Winner Galaxy Tab (Let’s call it a draw)

Both Products have many options depending on how much you want to spend.

Camera: Galaxy Tab (obviously iPad doesn’t have one)

Though the new iPad coming out after Christmas will have one plus much, much more.

Overall Decision: Draw

We say that it is a draw because The Galaxy Tab is more portable, has Android, is a better book and has a video caller. The iPad is HD ready, got a better system and is the bigger version of the Galaxy Tab. It is supposed to be a computer without a keyboard that has things like apps as well as the iPhone.  

They’ve both got good stuff in it and the decisions are often controversial, However, if you ask me, I would by the iPad after Christmas because of the iPad’s beautiful design and its sheer simplicity both in the design and in the OS. Plus there will be many additions (We’ll post this later). But that’s just me!



Monday 22 November 2010

Download Demos for Free!

Here is a short list of demos worth playing (keep your eyes peeled, there will be more in the future!!):


http://www.gamershell.com/download_demo.shtml Here is a  link with 100's of downloads, demos and full games. Download all sorts of strategy games and sports games etc.


http://uk.gamespot.com/downloads/index.html Here is gamespot's index of latest downloads and patches with demos of very recent games- check it out.


http://pcgames.gwn.com/  Quite a few downloads can be found on file factory's sidebar...


Download Civilization V demo (on Steam):http://store.steampowered.com/app/8930/ 


The demo is actually quite good, I've got it, though you only get 100 turns. You can also download Civilization 4's demo here (on cnet): http://download.cnet.com/Civilization-IV-demo/3000-7489_4-10465206.html


Finally from gamezone:http://www.gamezone.com/downloads/


Watch out, there will be much, much more!





Sunday 21 November 2010

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iPad vs. Kindle,               which is better as a book


This is a real tough question, iPad or Kindle? The iPad has some really good advantages such as the applications and the built in microphone. And the Amazon Kindle also has some advantages such as the dictionary, the keyboard and the eBook reader. So, which one’s better, iPad or Kindle?   

Readability: Winner Amazon Kindle

Even though the iPad’s IPS LCD screen has technically contrasts a lot more than the Kindle, it manages an excellent way of reading, even through direct sunlight. And the lack of a 60Hz refresh rate makes it easier on the eyes over many hours.

Graphics: Winner Apple iPad

After a win by the Amazon Kindle, I have to say the Kindle has pretty rubbish graphics. It just makes any old newspaper like a technological triumph. For magazines and other stuff like that, the Kindle truly can’t compare. 

Portability: Winner Amazon Kindle

I have to admit they’re both really good and they can both fit even in a packed schoolbag, but when it comes to compare, the Kindle wins by miles! Measuring only 0.34 inches and 8.7 ounces, the Kindle makes the 0.5 inch-thick and 24 ounce iPad feel really heavy.

Battery Life: Winner Amazon Kindle

The iPad itself holds an impressive amount of 10hrs of charge, but to read a book it’s not enough and to charge it up again it will take another 10hrs. However, the Amazon Kindle holds up to a mammoth amount of 10 DAYS! And the 3G? Three weeks.

 Library: Winner Apple iPad

You could count forever comparing Apple’s iTunes book library to Amazon’s Kindle library, but the simple fact is this: The Kindle can only access Amazon’s library, the iPad can access Apple’s iTunes store, the Amazon Kindle store, Barnes & Noble’s Nook library, and more, all through apps.

Price: Winner Amazon Kindle
 The Kindle is sold at a price of $139 for a Wi-Fi only version, and $189 for a version with lifetime 3G access for downloading books on the go. The cheapest Wi-Fi iPad runs for $499, and the 3G $629 plus data charges of at least $15 monthly by AT&T.

Overall Winner: Amazon Kindle

Ok, yes it’s true. The Amazon Kindle is better than the iPad in reading books. But that’s only in reading books, don’t forget.
            

Friday 19 November 2010

New Blog!!!!!

We have created a new blog!!! It's all about the iPad and Apple products! Visit it at: ipadtracker.blogspot.com
Also we now have another URL for you to access us: gamessonar.blogspot.com !!!

Thursday 18 November 2010

Top 25 iPad Apps!






You’ve got the iPad, that’s the easy part. Now let’s put it in use. Here, in my opinion, are 25 of the most epic apps and utilities. (Sorry but the apps are not in order of the way I like them).

1)   1Password    £2.39

 Step forward and buy this surprisingly useful app where you can type a much longer password which can take many letters and numbers unlike the normal apple passcode where you can only type 4 numbers. Also if you forget you’re apple passcode, you may not access your iPad whereas 1Password will let you put a hint.
Here is a link to where you can learn more if you are interested in this app:  http://agilewebsolutions.com/onepassword


2)   New Amazon Kindle   FREE
 
Have you heard of the New Amazon Kindle? Well it’s a device which lets you read books for free! But to do that you have to pay an awful amount of money to actually buy it. Now you can experience the exact same thing on the iPad for free. It is an amazing app so I suggest you look at this website for more information: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_ipad_mkt_lnd?docId=1000423883


3)    Angry Birds HD   £2.99 (Lite Is FREE!)

iPhone Screenshot 3Have you ever played one of those games where you just sit on the couch all day, level after level? Well if you have, this app is certainly just like that. It’s all about some birds who want to defeat this green guy for no random reason. If I were you I would install the Lite version as it is not that addictive and only contains 12 levels. If you want to get this app then you can check this website out: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angry-birds/id343200656?mt=8


4)    BBC News    FREE

Late for work maybe or have to go somewhere really quickly? Well this is the app for you (If you’re an adult!). With BBC News you can listen to the news in a car or whilst you’re running if you put your iPad in a bag. It’s simple. It’s quick. It’s FREE!
If your mum or dad is normally late for work, then download this app for them. Just click here for more info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10738882


5)    COMIXOLOGY     FREE

With this app you can read a VERY WIDE variety of comics. Unfortunately you have to pay for most of the comics but the cost is a lot lower than usual. If you love comics then get cracking and buy this app! Just read this website if you want to be tempted:  http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/04/02/comixologys-ipad-comics-reader-app-in-pictures/

6)    Zinio   FREE

Zinio is a bit like COMIXOLOGY but instead you get to read magazines. Although you have to pay all the apps apart from four, they are updated every so often and are in HD. Give it a try, after all it is free:  http://gb.zinio.com/ipad/  


7)   Civilization Revolution for iPad     £7.99
 

Sid Meir’s all time classic strategy series lends itself to the iPad. It is the complete version with even more cool features and graphics. It is definitely going on my app list if I ought to buy apps. Will it be your first time you will play a computer game on the iPad? : http://www.civilizationrevolution.com/ipad/

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8)       SCRABBLE      £5.99

This is the full way of playing scrabble, the board game where it tests your English to the MAX. But if you buy scrabble today on the iPad then you will be able to play multiplayer as well. If you enjoy the board game you will probably enjoy it on the iPad as well so check: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scrabble-for-ipad/id363306776?mt=8




9)      Labyrinth 2 HD £4.99 (Lite is FREE!)

Labyrinth 2 is a game based on a ball which goes through obstacles which may make the ball fall into a hole. A hole is exactly where not to fall. If you fall in a hole you must restart the level again unless you have a checkpoint. As soon as you go through a checkpoint your game will be saved and whenever you go into a hole you will not have to restart the level. If you are interested, please go onto this website and then you may buy this app: http://www.labyrinth2.com/


10)    Worms 2 Armageddon   £2.99

Worms 2: ArmageddonThis is the game Worms. Well, what are you thinking? 95% of you are probably thinking this is a rubbish game so let’s move on. You’re wrong. Worms is a game where animated worms from 2 different teams use rocket launchers and loads of other Hi-Tech weaponry to destroy each other. Random. If you think you’re interested now go to this website and see someone else’s opinion. It might convince you: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/appleiphone/ipad/ipad-apps/ipad-games-apps/669296/worms_2_armageddon_for_ipad_review.html


11)   BBC iPlayer    FREE

Have you just missed one of your favourite movies or a programme on any of the BBC’s including CBBC. What you can do is just install BBC iPlayer and watch any of the programmes you’ve missed from a week before for FREE!  If you don’t have an iPad or it is temporarily shut down, you can still use by going on the website:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/


iPad Screenshot 512)    Real Racing HD £5.99

Real Racing is a game where you get to steer by tilting the iPad left or right depending on which way you want to turn. It is packed full of fun and you can play both multiplayer and single player. There are loads of tracks to play and loads of cars to choose from. If you might be interested then go on this link for more detail: http://www.crowdedbrain.co.uk/games/real-racing-hd-for-ipad.html


13)    Financial Times   FREE 

The Financial Times is newspaper about economics and finance so your dad might be interested. Every day a new issue is published so he or you might be at company! If you think that this will help your dad on his job, then you can show him this website: http://apps.ft.com/ipad/

14)    The Elements for UK & Ireland   £7.99

The Elements (for short) is an app which has every single element in the periodic table which has been discovered and updates whenever a new one is found. It has a very long description for each element and has a picture for each one. If you think that it might be useful in future life, then here is another website: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-apps/reference-and-utilities/touch-press-the-elements-uk-and-ireland-694907/review


15)   iFooty +    £1.79   (iFooty is FREE)

iFooty is the app for football leader boards and other stuff. For example when the World cup starts, the score board updates and starts up with new international teams and new scores. If you are a football fan then you can get this app for free: http://ifootyapp.co.uk/


16)   iBooks   FREE

iBooks is the new way to read books without paper. Unfortunately, some of the books you have to pay for. But quite a lot of them are free. So if you want to read books a lot cheaper or even free then go to this website at:     http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8


17)   Dictionary/Thesaurus.com    FREE

A dictionary is just a boring old book which just tells you the meanings of words. Now on the iPad it’s a whole lot cooler. For each word in the English language it writes past, present, and future tense. It also writes its noun, verb, adjective and adverb. And even more! It also writes similar meanings to the word. Now that is cool. If you want this awesome dictionary/thesaurus then go to this website: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dictionary-com-dictionary/id364740856?mt=8


18)   Fieldrunners   £4.99

Fieldrunners is a wicked game where you put towers and turrets everywhere to protect your land. If over 20 people, motorbikes, cars or helicopters get to the other side you lose the game. You can place stuff like turrets, goo cannons, rocket launchers, flamethrowers and zappers which zap you with lightning. Each and every single one of them can get upgraded 3 times. I’ve played this game myself before and it is the best game ever! So if you think that this app is amazing then go to this following website: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fieldrunners-for-ipad/id364204209?mt=8


19)     World Atlas HD   £1.19

This app has been especially made for the iPad. It’s by National Geographic and they present a wide variety of maps for use. It’s also GPS enabled and there are options between political maps, satellite maps etc. etc…. Check the “Map Room” for more details: http://www.mcwetboy.net/maproom/2010/05/review_national_1.php

20)   Command and Conquer Red Alert   £7.49

The perfect strategy game for the iPad. Good graphics and gameplay. You can build troops, buildings and you can also research technologies which will lead your men to the path of victory! It’s a battle that you can control! Personally I think that this game goes perfectly with iPad style, touch screen gaming. More into the game, you can play as 3 teams: Soviet, Allied and Rising Sun. However, there have been many problems and IGN have given it a tolerable 6.5! Hmm… Check it out: http://uk.wireless.ign.com/articles/108/1081716p1.html

21)   Flight Control HD   £2.99

This is a truly addictive game. Very simple concepts involved, just landing planes, but its sheer simplicity and colourful graphics are what make this a relaxing and enjoyable game. Packed with many levels, multiplayer options and quite addictive gameplay, this is a definite must-buy for the iPad!

22)   Singing Fingers    FREE

This is an app which you can record your own voice but in different speeds and sounds. It is pretty much useless but it is fun and also it’s free! So if you want to know more then look at this video and go to this website at: video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e3sS0HQztw: website: http://singingfingers.com/
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23)   Cut the rope HD   £1.19 (Lite is FREE)

Cut the rope is a game in which you are the candy. The aim of the game is to get the candy to the cute little furry monster. If he does get it, you will advance to the next level. However, on the way there are different types of treats and obstacles. The treats are the stars which earn you more points. There are only 3 in each level. There are also obstacles such as spiders, candy spikes, bubbles and many more…. 
So if you are looking forward to getting this application, even if it’s the Lite version, then go to this website: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-the-rope/id380293530?mt=8. And for a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvFUMQKs-tg

24)   Ragdoll Blaster 2 HD £2.99 (Lite is FREE)

Ragdoll Blaster is a game where there is a cannon shooting dolls everywhere trying to hit the target. The aim obviously is to hit the target but using as little dolls as possible. You can do various stuff like exploding dynamite or switching cannons. So to sum up if you like this app but think it has too much of a price then get the Lite version by going to this website: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ragdoll-blaster-2-hd-lite/id401281500?mt=8.

25)   Fruit Ninja HD   £2.99

Featuring Stunning Splatter effectsFruit ninja is the game where you have a ninja sword and you cut all the fruit coming towards you. Lush, colourful graphics and lots of messy fun. This game is really fun and has multiplayer also. So, for a website click on the following phrase: http://www.fruitninja.com/

I hope this article was useful, keep watching, there will be much more reviews in future and latest news on apple products will be posted. Hopefully, we will release a new page in future for all the posts.