Echo Piano - An iPhone Musical Instrument Done Right [iOS, Free For A Limited Time]
When the App Store first launched, one of the first kinds of apps that seemed to make sense was musical instruments. Playing piano and strumming a guitar on a touch screen just seemed like a natural thing to do. Most of those apps in those days were lacking on features and functionality, and we've certainly come a long way in terms of quality of apps on the App Store. Echo Piano is a great example of an app to play the piano done right.
Score The Big Goal In Flick Soccer - A Simple Touch & Swipe Sports Game For iOS
A great example of a sports game that pulls a section of the sport and makes it into a fun game that is made for the touch platform is Flick Soccer. It might not be the deepest game I've ever played on iOS, but it offers simple, fun gameplay that anyone can pick up and play and have a good time with. It's relatively challenging and really fun. As a bonus, it is available on the App Store for the low-cost of $0.
The Creeps Is A Tower Defense Game With Some Awesome Twists [iOS]
The Creeps is a great example of a free tower defense game that is really good. It features the standard tower defense gameplay that you expect, but it does it in a fun package. If you still love sitting down and taking part in some good old-fashioned tower defense gameplay, then you will love The Creeps, especially when you consider that you can get the core game without spending a dime.
InstaWeather Pro Allows You To Merge Weather With Instagram Photos [iOS, Free For A Limited Time]
Instagram is one of the most popular ways to share photos with friends. It takes the complicated process of editing and customizing photos and scales it back so that even amateurs can make some really cool looking images. In addition to the filters and core functionality of Instagram, there are some cool third party applications that allow you to do even more with the photo sharing service.
Video Games That Converted Me From Casual Gamer To Hardcore Addict [MUO Gaming]
Throughout the life of a gamer, there are certain games that make us cross over from the realm of casual gaming to being a hardcore gamer. If you look back at your gaming life, you can probably remember what the first games were that you kept coming back to. Those were the games that you did not just pop in to play casually. Instead, these games kept you coming back for hours.
Google Chrome - A Fantastic Replacement For Mobile Safari [iOS]
Do you use Chrome on your computer to browse the web? A lot of people do, as it is one of the most popular web browsers out there. It runs fast, and it offers a user-interface that many people feel comfortable with. The Chrome Webstore is filled with some fantastic extensions that help make the browser even better. I myself am an avid Chrome user on my PC and Mac, but I take my love of Google Chrome to another level.
Infinity Blade II Is The Best Looking Mobile Game Ever Made [iOS]
Infinity Blade II rivals Real Racing 2 in terms of pure graphical fidelity, and arguably, it surpasses Real Racing. Not only that, the game is a ton of fun to play. It truly is the total package in terms of mobile gaming, and it is a game that every single iPhone owner should have installed on their device. It's been given game of the year awards on all kinds of video game websites, and it most certainly deserves it.
6 Gifts For Gamers On Your Holiday Shopping List [MUO Gaming]
The holiday season is upon us. The hardcore gamer in your life is going to want some cool video game paraphernalia to go along with their hobby. There are plenty of cool things for gamers out there that you can grab at the last minute and make their holiday one to remember. Sure, Christmas is only about a week away, but fear not, with a little extra cash for shipping, or a trip to the mall, you can still get some cool gamer gifts and make your favorite gamers happy.
Winter Is Coming, Avoid The Cold Weather Blues By Playing Some Ski Safari [iPhone]
For iPhone owners who want a fun game that fits in with the winter theme, Ski Safari is a perfect choice. It offers fun gameplay, good visuals, and is just downright fun. Not only that, it's a relaxing game that's themed around the world's most popular winter sport; skiing. Admittedly, the skiing is not realistic in this game, but it's also not supposed to be. If you want a game that lets you take part in one of the best parts of winter, without the cold, Ski Safari is the game for you!
Sleep Pillow - The Best Way To Use Your Phone To Help You Sleep [iOS, Free For A Limited Time]
Sometimes, we have trouble getting to sleep. There are all kinds of reasons this can happen. For example, you could be really stressed and have a brain fully loaded with thoughts and problems that are keeping your mind from shutting down. Sometimes, you can't even figure out a good reason why sleep is being difficult; all you know is you need to sleep, and you just can't make it happen.
3 Nintendo 3DS Games That Will Make A Splash In Early 2013 [MUO Gaming]
Nintendo recently released the Wii U, and that seems to be the hot item that gamers are talking about. However, Nintendo has another fairly new console sitting in the background that seems to be mostly forgotten. The Nintendo 3DS is quietly doing its thing, and it has some really good games ready to hit the market. While 2012 was not exactly a landmark year for the 3DS, Nintendo's price drop kicked it in gear a little more.
Sumo Paint Is As Close As You Can Get To Photoshop In Your Browser [Chrome]
Photoshop is one insanely powerful program. It has so many features that it is honestly hard to wrap your head around it. Unfortunately, it also comes with a price tag and learning curve that reflect the load of features and options. After all, there are entire classes dedicated to just learning the program, and once you do, you will have to run out and drop hundreds of dollars to have it installed on your own computer.