Here are the May 3 app headlines from prMac.com…
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Games
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Razed – A unique indie puzzle game gets featured in 36 countries
Upon its release, SKH Apps’ new puzzle app, Razed, was featured on the App Store in 36 different countries around the world. Offering unique gameplay, the user must rotate a puzzle box causing a small scarab beetle to drop down. They must get the beetle to land on coins and then head for an exit. Doing this in the quickest time with the least amount of turns nets the user more points. Later levels include new obstacles such as mines and teleporters, bigger puzzles and more.
Cirkits: Toy Robot Racing gets first update
Cohort Studios Ltd. today announces Cirkits: Toy Robot Racing 1.1, an update to their free-to-play game title for iOS. Cirkits: Toy Robot Racing lets gamers enjoy the thrill and challenge of racing extremely cool state-of-the-art semi autonomous remote control robots around action-packed tracks. Version 1.1 includes 2 new exciting characters as well as new music for turbo power-up mode, a reduction in app size and memory usage, and players can now share their high-scores via twitter and email.
Avalon Wars New Server Pegasus Opening Announcement
As one of the earliest strategic Simulation Games developed by iFree Studio, Avalon Wars is celebrating its opening of new server Pegasus! Avalon Wars is a free cross-platform Massively-Multiplayer Strategy Mobile Game, which categorized as Strategy, Role Playing, Entertainment, suitable for the iOS, Android, and Windows phone system. iFree Studio announces that a new server is to open which presents a warm welcome to new and old players.
PlayFino’s Educational Game – Little Farm Preschool 2 Released
PlayFino introduces Little Farm Preschool 2 v.1.0 for iOS, an universal educational app for kids. This is a collection of 8 exciting games for preschoolers that seamlessly blend one into another as children advance in solving puzzles, while learning words in Chinese. Each game focuses on its own aspect of preschool education, by teaching children to identify farm animals with sounds and names, as well as teaching colors, shapes, sizes, differences, counting, matching, the alphabet, and more.
Hullabu launches A Wizard’s Curse HD for iPad
Hullabu, Inc. today introduces A Wizard’s Curse: Episode 1, its original adventure game title for iPad. The first in a trilogy of games by the new publisher, A Wizard’s Curse leads the player through an adventure world snarled by an evil wizard. The player embarks on a journey to stop an evil wizard and reverse a curse on the lands he has plagued. Rich scenes, original music, and engaging puzzles are some of the few features players can expect.
Haypi Monster Launches Twinning Your Winnings Activity
Haypi Co., Ltd. has kicked off a brand new PVP event in celebration of International Workers’ Day – “Twinning Your Winnings!” Haypi Monster has experienced a burst of activity as players scramble to acquire rare in-game items from the Workers’ Day Sale in order to dominate their server rankings lists. During the three-day “Twinning Your Winnings” PVP Activity, All Haypi Monster players earn twice as much money and honor as usual, regardless of whether they win or lose a PVP battle.
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Books
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For the Term of His Natural Life Launches eBook app on iPad in U.S.
Patricia Payne announces For The Term of His Natural Life 1.1, an interactive story app for the iPad. Based on the book by Marcus Clarke, this groundbreaking interactive eBook features a 300-page condensed version of the novel interspersed with segments of the highly-acclaimed international TV mini-series. The reader’s experience of this classic tale is enriched by over 40 interactive footnotes, 19 video notes, bios, and over 100 photos, maps, bonus, and historical documents.
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Education
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GradeBook Pro 2.70 for iOS – Leading Classroom Management for Educators
Independent developer Eric Lombardo today announces GradeBook Pro 2.70 for iOS, a substantial update to his powerful classroom management app, designed to help teachers track and report on grades and attendance. Version 2.70 of GradeBook Pro lets teachers record student behavior and classroom participation. Also new is the ability to assign custom letter grade scales to classes. The app is iOS 6 and Retina display compatible.
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Medical
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Sleep Better With MobileSleepDoc Pro for iPhone and Android
MobileSleepDoc, LLC today announces MobileSleepDoc Pro 1.4.1 for iOS and Android. People suffering from poor sleep can optimize MobileSleepDoc Pro to start diagnosis and follow a therapy that matches their requirements. Soundscapes that are a part of the App provide soothing sounds to help you relax and sleep better. Based on sleeping cycles, data received and therapies followed, a detailed report is instantly created to track daily stats about your sleeping habits and patterns.
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Utilities
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Hayes Organization Announces Auto Alert Alarm Clock App for iPhone
Hayes Organization LLC introduces Auto Alert Alarm Clock 1.0 for iOS. This app might save a user’s life. Before going to bed, the user sets the alarm, then selects a friend from their contact list that will be alerted should the user not turn off the alarm or hit the snooze button the following morning. If after a designated period of time, the user does not shut off the alarm, their contact will be sent an email or text message signaling the contact to check to make sure everything’s okay.
