GameFit Racing (Exercise Powered Offroad Race Track Fitness Game)

Developer Quote: "GameFit Racing is a totally new and fun way to work out! In this 3D racing game, the harder you exercise, the faster your vehicles go!"

- COST: Free     - APP STORE STARS: 5
- Categories: 3D, Entertainment, Games, Lifestyle, Native, Sim, Sports, Universal

For some of us, exercise is a way of life and a day cannot pass without engaging in some type of physical activity. For others (a-hem, no names will be mentioned here!), exercise is done as a duty to fulfill the requirements of health and weight control, not necessarily because of a great love of activity! GameFit Racing (Exercise Powered Offroad Race Track Fitness Game) is an altogether unique new way to blend the best of both worlds together. It creates a more interesting environment for those who don't love working out, or can be a fun sidekick for those who do! In fact, this is a 3D racing game where the harder and more challenging the exercise, the quicker your vehicles will travel! Some creative features of this 3D, simulation exercise and fitness universal iPhone game are as follows:

♦ Arcade-style Racing Action
♦ Cool 4x4 Offroad Vehicles
♦Jumps, Crashes and Slides
♦Responsive to Exercise Intensity
♦ Distance and Difficulty Modes
♦ Automatic or Manual Steering
♦ Designed for Handheld Use
♦ Designed for Holder Use
♦ iPod Player or in-Game Music

Use with many exercise machines such as:

♦ Recumbent Exercise Bikes
♦ Upright Exercise Bikes
♦ Elliptical Machines
♦ Steppers
♦ Striders
♦ Rowing Machines

The game is powered by exercise, but note that it is not recommended for use with treadmills. As you set your game according to the machine you are on, it will calibrate or set a vibrating profile from which your vehicles will get their cue. Set the number of laps, set difficulty level of easy, normal, hard or insane, check off Auto Steer if you wish, and start your race! The trucks are off and running, flying through the air as they jostle each other to first place. The speedometer keeps track of speed, while laps and time elapsed are displayed.



There is excellent simulation and excitement here that will certainly grab your attention as you go through your exercise routine - for me, this is a lifesaver on the elliptical! This app is definitely a great toy (or tool) to keep handy with you on workout days to make burning those calories loads more fun!

COOL CONCLUSION: Creative thinking and app engineering is behind the simulated, 3D GameFit Racing where daily exercise becomes playtime as you calibrate this app to your exercise machine for a stimulating and calorie burning workout!

--Date/Version: Released 5/15/12 - Version 1.0
--iOS/Age Rating:  This app requires iOS 5.0 or later. Rated 4+.
--Device: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
--Developer: POTG Apps

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GAME FIT

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The Island - Castaway™

Developer Quote: "Intense challenges await you in The Island: Castaway, an extremely addictive simulation game."

- COST: Free    - APP STORE STARS: 5
- Categories: Action, Adventure, Entertainment, Games, Native, Sims

News of shipwrecked cruise vessels have been in the news recently. And if you haven't read of those headlines, you've certainly heard of the movie, "Castaway" or the TV show, "Gilligan's Island". In these shows, you will see the challenge involved in struggling for survival on an island. Such is the case with the thrilling, new game The Island: Castaway, which is an exciting package of entertainment. Some of the features of this adventurous iPhone adventure simulation game app are as follows:

● 12 Absorbing locations
● 14 Unique and fascinating characters
● Over 200 quests to solve
● Huge, perplexing island to investigate
● Plot that's full of twists and turns
● Game Center Support
● iPhone 4 Retina display support
● iOS 4+ multitasking support

Can you survive on your own, hunting wild animals for food and avoiding the nasty ones that threaten your existence? In order to live amongst the trials and tribulations of an unknown and strange island, you must discover certain clues and solve many puzzles. Brilliant, realistic graphics and an awesome sound track make this adventure even more exciting. Check out the video to see how The Island - Castaway will reel you in!

COOL CONCLUSION: "The Island - Castaway is a captivating game where you use your wits to survive while solving a quantity of mysterious quests."

--Date/Version: Released 3/15/12 - Version 1.0
--iOS/Age Rating:  This app requires iOS 3.0 or later. Rated 4+.
--Device: iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd and 4th generations
--Developer: Awem Studio

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THE ISLAND - CASTAWAY

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My Virtual Boyfriend

Developer Quote: "My Virtual Boyfriend is a dating simulation game where you must flirt your way into the heart of a digital guy through various dialog and interactions."

 

- COST: 99 cents    - APP STORE STARS: 4
- Categories: 3D, Entertainment, Games, Lifestyle, Native, Sims, Virtual, Universal

It's ladies night tonight and every night with My Virtual Boyfriend! Ladies, I'm sure you've all said how nearly impossible it is to find the perfect partner. Well, things might have changed a wee bit since your perfect boyfriend is now closer than you think! In My Virtual Boyfriend you get to outline your best features and characteristics, as well as those of the perfect guy regarding looks, personality, hobbies, etc.

This app is a 3D simulation game where dating is first and foremost, and you have to work just a little bit to get the guy you want. Since we all have different tastes, you will get to pick someone who matches you best. This could be a wildly intelligent computer geek, a pretty low-key guy, or one of those typical bad guys that good girls just love to have!

My Virtual Boyfriend is loaded with charm, wit and humor. There are many combinations of men from which to select a compatible boyfriend. They all talk, walk, can take you out to dinner, wink at you and even hold your hand. Some of the creative and original features of this iPhone virtual dating game app are as follows:

- 20 levels of progressive game play
- 100s of men, each with his own expressive personality and appearance
- Customize his physical features and clothing
- Interact with him via gestures, actions, activities and by touch
- Over 100 actions and activities you can do together
- Personalities that mirror typical and often funny, male behaviors
- Thousands of lines of clever and funny dialog keep it entertaining
- 3D graphics and camera control for 360 degrees of viewing
- Earn achievements and rewards
- Universal for all devices-plays on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

Before you start your date, you must define yourself and the type of guys that you like. This way the app's special dating engine can serve you up a few of the best men in town! Let me add that these boyfriends are the ultimate metrosexual guys. (In simple terms, that means they are single, young men with high incomes, living or working in the city because that’s where all the best shops are located!) After that important business, three boyfriends will be produced for you based on your selections and you can pick one with which to play. Your boyfriend will convincingly take charge of the date by talking with you, laughing, smiling and acting completely lifelike! In fact, the hot guy said, "Time is money...the next time you make me wait like that, I am going to have to bill you for it!" Now, how's that for attitude!



The game starts out in your boyfriend's home. Your date is a tad shy initially because he is just getting to know you, but as your friendship grows, things will change a lot. The goal is to win him over and this is done in various ways just like in real life. When he talks and you tap a response, you gain points if he likes your answer. These points are valuable as they buy you a a huge selection of various activities, several of which are sure to please you both! There are over 20 levels of progressive game play, and each of these unlock new dialog, activities and actions.

You can do Activities with your guy such as have a dinner date, hold hands, go for a walk in the park, enjoy Actions such as compliments, tell jokes, etc. When you tap the Speak button, your boyfriend will have something completely original to say - the romantic lines are just too good! (Remember, speaking is in a universal language meaning it is not understandable, but carries sub-text). With hundreds of lines, you'll constantly be enjoying some witty, but sensitive dialogue. Guys in the real world, you may want to take some notes from this app! And Ladies, go ahead and have fun testing out tons of boyfriends with no emotional damage as collateral!

COOL CONCLUSION: "If you're looking for love with no commitments in a spectacular 3D virtual dating game, let My Virtual Boyfriend take you on a witty and romantic journey!"

--Date/Version: Released 8/15/11 - Version 1.5
--iOS/Age Rating:  This app requires iOS 3.1.3 or later. Rated 17.
--Special Note: Also check out the companion app, My Virtual Girlfriend
--Device: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
--Developer Link: Wet Productions, Inc.

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MY VIRTUAL BOYFRIEND

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State Farm Kick4ACause

Developer Quote: "State Farm® has teamed up with sOccket to bring you Kick4ACause – a virtual soccer game you can play to help bring a light of hope to families in Gold Cup Latin American countries."

- COST: Free    - APP STORE STARS: N/A
- Categories: Entertainment, Games, Lifestyle, Native, Sims, Sports, Virtual

As a huge soccer fan, I have been avidly watching the Copa Oro online on futbol.univision.com recently (since I don't have Direct TV to access all the great sports channels)! You are probably aware that the Copa Oro is a fantastic tournament for the Gold Cup award in soccer (or futbol as it is known to Latin American teams). What you don't know is that while I've been sitting in my seat cheering and booing at goals and penalties during these games, State Farm has actually been very busy behind the scenes.

Let me start by saying that State Farm Kick4ACause is a virtual reality game. But there's a few more things you need to piece together to understand this app completely. State Farm and sOccket have joined forces to bring hope and much needed resources to Latin America. They do this with the help of a sOccket ball.

I'm sure you are scratching your head wondering what could a sOccket possibly be? Well, scientifically a sOccket harnesses the kinetic (motion) energy of a special soccer ball during normal game play and stores it for power needs later. (This is sort of like a solar panel on your roof harnessing the sun's energy during the day to be used as electricity at times when you need it). When it grows dark, an LED lamp can be plugged into the sOccket to provide light for reading and other activities normally impossible after dark.

Simply put, a sOccket is a soccer ball which transforms kinetic energy into electricity. Did you realize that when you kick a sOccket ball for only 15 minutes, you can create ample electricity to power up an LED lamp for several hours? Quite an ingenious device, I'd say!

To the less fortunate in Latin America, a sOccket represents many helpful things: 1) a soccer ball, 2) an eco-friendly portable generator, and 3) a way to light up the world for those who need it. The sOccket can provide families in need with immediate access to an energy source that is clean, simple, portable and fun! And all you have to do is play this charitable soccer iPhone game to make it happen!

In this one-man soccer sport, you are going to be playing with a virtual sOccket! How great are your soccer skills anyway? This virtual reality game will help you refine your talents to become a better kicker using your device to make any space in front of you into your own exciting and wonderful soccer field. The more kicks you make when you play Kick4ACause, the more sOcckets State Farm will donate to Latin American countries. This is how you help others as you physically and virtually Kick4ACause! I'd call this a Win-Win situation because as you have fun playing virtual soccer, you bring light and help to those in need.

So what are we waiting for... Blow the whistle, and let's play! Open the app and you will notice 2 modes: Arcade Mode and Free Play. Take your pick, and then decide which skill level of play you would prefer, choosing from Easy, Medium or Hard. Once that's accomplished, you're ready to tap Play! Stand in an area of ground with a light surface and no other objects to get in the way of the ball. The cool Ref will let you know if you've chosen a good spot to play! Then you get to kick the ball out of the starting circle. As this is a virtual app, you will see the ball bouncing on the ground in front of your feet. All you have to do is start kicking, and don't let that ball hit the ground! It's amazing to see how the virtual ball (or sOccket) interacts with your feet! It moves in whatever direction you kick it! At the top of your screen, you will be able to track your progress such as your High Score, Hits and Airtime. This is truly an entertaining and addicting game as you struggle to keep the ball in the air. It is certainly a must for those who love virtual play! And may I remind you, this is also FREE game play!

State Farm has provided an innovative yet noteworthy way to involve the world in helping and giving to one another. And what better time than now, as we enjoy the magnificent sportsmanship of the soccer games of the Copa Oro! So go ahead and keep that ball bouncing off your feet because you'll be providing light for kids to study, as well as homes to be powered up the way your own home is...something that we often take for granted!

COOL CONCLUSION: "State Farm Kick4ACause is a worthy and fun way to practice soccer while earning electricity for many Latin American families in need."

--Date/Version: Released 5/28/11 - Version 1.2.1
--iOS/Age Rating:  This app requires iOS 4.0 or later. Rated 4+.
--Device: iPhone, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 (Wi-Fi and 3G)
--Developer Link: State Farm and Soccket
--Facebook: State Farm Latino

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STATE FARM KICK4ACAUSE

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Breakdance Champion Red Bull BC One

Developer Quote: "Do you have what it takes to be a star in the B-Boy scene? You’ll need skills, rhythm and creativity in your moves to become number 1 in this authentic dance game..."

- COST: 99 cents     - APP STORE STARS: 5
- Categories: 3D, Entertainment, Games, Music, Native, Sims, Universal, Virtual

Have you seen the cool moves of break dancing novices and stars on TV or on stage live? The rhythm and beat of the music combined with the flexible gyrations of the dancers is pretty amazing! I'd have to guess it takes a great amount of skill to perfect such synchronized moves. You may not be able to perform such on-the-beat body movements, but do you have the rhythm in your head to compete against these awesome dancers? There's only one way to find out, and Breakdance Champion Red Bull BC One is it! This is where you get to simulate those terrific dancers in a DDR fashion similar to "Tap Tap games".

Here's a bit of history to get you in the know about this type of creative dancing. Starting in the late 70s, B-Boying became quite popular, and 
today a well-connected B-Boy scene exists worldwide. 
One of the most important B-Boy competitions is the Red Bull BC One, where 16 of the world's best B-Boys meet to compete and to determine in a 1-on-1 knock-out-battle who is “The One”. Extraordinary skill, vibrant and and animated character are all part of what it takes to win! 
This year, the Red Bull BC One will be held in Tokyo. Japan has a lively Hip Hop scene, and so the event is awaited with great expectations since Japanese B-Boy, Taisuke, is one of the favorites this year. 



In this musical app, you must show your coolest moves to get the most applause. Twist, turn and hit the floor to take the lead with moves from Roxrite, Lilou, Cico, Hong 10, Taisuke, Pelezino and Ronnie (the best of the B-Boys). Although you don't actually have to get up and dance, this game lets you use your fingers to keep the beat so your character B-Boy wins the fame and acclaim! Here are some of the features of this ultra cool, DDR, rhythm iPhone, iPad game:

- Enjoy 40+ hours of adrenaline fueled B-Boy fun
- Experience staggering motion-captured moves from 7 of the world’s best B-Boys
- Become one of the stars in the most important international B-Boy competitions, throw down the greatest moves and stay on beat
- 28 levels with easy & hard taplines master them to make it into the B-Boy hall of fame
- Realistically transported dance choreography – about 650 motion-captured moves - from real-world stars!
- 14 famous international locations in 3D provide varied atmospheres for the big challenges
- Famous voice actor “Zurek” acts as MC and guides through the contests
- Apple Game Center integration allows users to bring in friends and soon-to-be-friends on all the action. Invite someone to join, then get the game going and move up the leader boards. Meet your match and score! 

- Crazy moves, extreme motions, spectacular light effects and fireworks put the player right into the action loaded crowd
- 29 licensed B-Boy sound tracks fuel the battles

Open the app and select from Play, get Help, view Options, Credits and Achievements. Choose to play with Game center if you like sharing achievements. Help explains very simply how to play, using illustrations and directions. Tap the similar colored arrows at the same time as the colored bars raining down from the break dancer are about to enter the slot in the boombox. Don't tap too soon or you'll get beeped! Still, there are some helpful and time-saving tricks you should know. Here's a couple to clue you in! Linked taps means press and hold the arrow button (so you don't have to tap twice). Also, you can drag your tap across lanes as the color changes.

I debuted my dancing in Switzerland (one of the many locations), and I did a terrible job at first. But, by my second time around, I was right on cue and moving with the rhythm! Remember, the closer your tap to the beat, the higher your score, and brilliant flashes will indicate your timing is perfect! Choose from among several countries' brilliant and famous dancers, as well as select your preferred level of play. Your scores will be listed on the bio flag for the country you have chosen to imitate. Post your scores online if you're proud of what you've done! This game is really terrific for all ages, and you will find yourself playing over and over till you tap to perfection. I'm not one for addiction, but let's just say this could be a first! Is it the challenge, the music, the applause, the vibrant 3D color graphics, or what?

COOL CONCLUSION: "Feel the rhythm and beat in your fingers as you tap dance your way to stardom in Breakdance Champion Red Bull BC One with the international and skilled B-Boys!"

--Date/Version: Released 5/20/11 - Version 1.10
--iOS/Age Rating:  This app requires iOS 3.0 or later. Rated 4+.
--Special Note: On 2G & 3G devices, the fluent movement of the B-Boys is disabled as a default setting to ensure best gameplay. This can be changed in the options menu. However, on 3GS and iPad, the fluent animation of the B-Boys is turned on by default and can not be changed. You may also try before you buy with the Lite Version on the App Store.
--Device: (+ Universal: For iPhone/iPad), iPod Touch
--Developer Link: Red Bull Media House GmbH
--Twitter: @redbullcone
--Facebook: Red Bull BC One

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BREAKDANCE CHAMPION RED BULL BC 1

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i3D Fire Truck

Developer Quote: "Suit up, and climb aboard your very own Fire Truck and be prepared to respond to fires, trapped children, accidents, and much more!"


- COST: 99 cents     - RATING: N/A Stars
(Cost/Rating subject to change per the App Store)

- Categories: 3D, Cars, Entertainment, Games, Native, Sim

How many little boys (now grown men) have always wanted to be firefighters? Many have dreamed of shimmying down the pole in the firehouse, jumping aboard the shiny red truck and chasing fires while dodging cars in a frighteningly fast ride on the fire truck in order to save lives. You can do this with i3D Fire Truck and live out your childhood fantasies (or almost anyway)! Some of the exciting features of this realistic, 3D app are as follows:

- Simulated Fire Radio with REAL Fire Traffic including: (Burning Buildings, Trapped Children, Burning Cars).

- REAL Fire Hot Tones and 2 Alarm Fire Calls - even with real fire fighter voices yelling for help over the air waves.

- REAL authentic looking L.E.D. Lighting, Beacons, and Strobe Lighting that will turn any vehicle (such as your own personal vehicle) into your very own emergency vehicle.

- Visit the Interactive Fire Station - hit the alarm, and more.

- Multiple Siren Tones: WAIL, YELP, Q-Siren, Manual, Phaser, and Air Horn, Euro, and Much More.

- Strobe, L.E.D., and Beacons blow up to full screen simply by clicking the animation.

- Fire Truck Mode lets you see the action of your Fire Truck in 3rd person with all of the flashing lights going at once, and you can also use all of your sirens.

- Full Screen Fire Truck Mode lets you respond to calls at your work or home.

In i3D fire Truck you will see amazing 3D graphics and hear very realistic sounds, some that could actually be scary. This is Part 1 of the 3D Series, and probably well worth checking out due to the many features offered and realistic nature of this sim app. Whether or not you are a fireman, law enforcement official or just plain civilian, you will enjoy the sights, sounds and action of this very lifelike app. Let your siren wail and airhorn boom as you warn vehicles to get out of your way in a race against time to save lives.

COOL CONCLUSION: "Jump on the truck and let the ride to rescue begin with i3D Fire Truck!"

--Date/Version: Released 12/29/10 - Version 1.0
--iOS/Age Rating:  This app requires iOS 3.2 or later. Rated 9+ for Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence.
--Tip/Tutorials: This app is large sized due to the 3D Graphics and Rendering of the HD Animation.
--Device: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
--Languages: English
--Developer Link: Antoinette Merritt
--Twitter Link: N/A
--Facebook Link: N/A

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I3D FIRE TRUCK

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