Pig Chase: An iPad App Will Let You Play with Real Pigs

With tens of thousands of apps currently available for the iPad and iPhone, there is certainly no shortage of distractions to keep us smartphone-wielding humans entertained — but as it turns out, we’re not the only ones who could benefit from bit of beguilement.

That said, in hopes of staving off boredom in human and swine alike, a team of Dutch designers have created Pig Chase — an app for interspecies entertainment that playfully pits iPad users against real-life pigs, who might otherwise only meet one another on a plate. (more…)

Review : Pirate Puzzles for iPad

Have young kids and want to introduce them to puzzles? Then Pirate Puzzles for the iPad is actually a really interesting tool for kids to start learning how to complete them, while keeping them interested. The game is obviously pirate themed and it keeps that theme throughout. The game has close to 20 puzzles to do in two different areas on a map. You choose the area you want to start from on the map and then are presented with a menu of locked puzzles that are unlocked as you progress through each one. The puzzles skill levels are broken down by row. The top row being the easiest and the bottom row being a bit harder. This is done by adding more puzzle pieces to the mix. (more…)

Minesweeper Q for iPad – An explosion of classic gaming fun

As a child my favorite PC game was minesweeper.  I wasn’t very good mind you, but that didn’t deter me from playing it over and over again. Minesweeper Q for iPad has rekindled my fascination with the game, one which seems custom-tailored for the iPad’s multi-touch screen. (more…)

Review : Monster Madness HD for iPad

Just in time for Halloween Monster Madness HD is here to give you some tricks, as well as some treats. If you like Dr. Mario or match-up type games, then this is one I’d take a look at. It’s fun, easy to learn, and has great graphics and animations. The designers took extra special care to make it simple enough for young players, but also difficult enough for more advanced/older users. It’s a game that I’ve played and enjoyed, but so have my young kids. Not something that every game for the iPad can do. (more…)

Ask and answer public and private questions with i1der, a fast-paced, web-based, Q&A game

Many question and answer apps exist, Formspring, Quora, and Facebook Questions, each offering their own brand of asking and answering questions.  A new app, i1der, (read: I wonder), has launched a beta version of their Q&A offering, a web-only app at this point, focusing on getting perspectives versus facts. (more…)

Pulse : Volume One Update Showcases New Songs and Social Features

Pulse : Volume One, an app we previewed prior to release and loved, has been updated with some superb new features, making the game even more enjoyable than its previous version.

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Beaver’s Revenge: My new favorite game for the iPad and iPhone

iOS gaming is a pure delight, provided of course one finds a game that is well-designed, visually appealing and most importantly, fun.   Beaver’s Revenge for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch is a game which has fast become my absolute favorite for iOS devices.

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Review : Hair Salon by Toca Boca for iPad

There are plenty of developers catering to young kids when it comes to iPad apps. Right now one company stands above the rest when it comes to creating fun and engaging apps for children that are not geared towards learning to write, read, or other educational type things, but instead, towards fun. The company is Toca Boca. They’ve created this great line of apps that include Doctor, Tea Party, Paint My Wings, Helicopter Taxi, Robot Lab, and now Hair Salon. (more…)

Review : Volcano Island for iPad

Volcano island is a turn based strategy game that involves moving people to safety one turn at a time. They are on an island that is about to have a volcanic eruption and the land is sinking beneath the ocean. The users job is to save everyone by moving them to ships or boats. Beware though, as creatures lurk in the waters, and some of the people visiting the island can not swim (therefore they have to be accompanied by someone who can). The game is comprised of five islands and each has three levels to work through, and each level has different challenges one must circumvent strategically. (more…)

Riot Rings XL: Stop the stampede of rioting zoo animals!

Gaming on the iPad is not only extremely enjoyable, but it’s also growing in popularity by leaps and bounds.  A new game, launching today, Riot Rings XL capitalizes on the fun one can have playing games on the iPad using tremendous design and a theme that all can enjoy, both young and old. (more…)