Did you jut meet someone for the first time and are worried about forgetting their name? Well avoid the shame of forgetting somebody’s name with Name Skillz! On the second or third meeting, when the time to say “I’m so sorry, what did you say your name was?” has long since passed, you’ll wish you were better at remembering names.

Avoid future name-forgetting embarrassment with Name Skillz. Available to download on iOS and Google Play, the app coaches you through a simple, effective 3 step process to improve your name remembering skills. Your overall memory should get better, too, so being able to recite the entire grocery list by-heart is a dream you could still fulfil.

The app teaches you the technique memory experts use to associate words (or in this case, names) with images. You’ll then practice the technique on the most common US names. After that it’s time to practice on people. No, not real people. Do you really think you’re ready? Virtual people! You can test your ability to remember names on groups of between 5 and 50 virtual people. Once you’ve mastered that, then you’re ready for the real world!

If your goldfish remembers more names than you, it’s time to download Name Skillz. It’s a fun, proven way to improve your ability to remember and recall names. Download now on iOS and Google Play. Continue reading this post ->

Senri, the same team behind the Apple Design Award-winning game Leo’s Fortune, have finally released their highly anticipated action-adventure game Oddmar. As reported in March by myself, the game is available for download at a reasonable price of $4.99 with absolutely no in-app purchases.

The game features 24 hand-crafted levels that include physics-based puzzles and platform challenges. Gamers take on the role of a magical mushroom and journey through a mystical forest, snowy mountains, and more to be worthy of Valhalla’s great hall of heroes. Along the way players meet new friends and of course battle a variety of enemies and bosses. Oddmar is narrated by Julian Casey who is apart of the Assassin’s Creed series, while Frank Gibson (The Amazing World of Gumball comic book series) wrote the game’s story.

Oddmar is available on the App Store for $4.99 by clicking here. Continue reading this post ->

Out of the Park Developments and the Major League Baseball Players Association have finally announced that MLB Manager 2017 is available now to download on the App Store. Similar to Out of the Park Baseball 18, released earlier this year, MLB Manager 2017 features official logos for all 30 MLB teams, historical MLB logos, as well as the World Series trophy. Due to the partnership between these two companies, MLB Manager 2017 also includes real player names and stats.

The game also comes with official 2017 Opening Day rosters, with the projected 40-man roster for each team. Historical season rosters are also available as an in-app purchase if you like to go back in time. New content in MLB Manager 2017 consists of:

• 2017 Opening Day MLB rosters, including top prospects.
• New interface.
• Improved AI for trading, roster building, contract negotiations and in-game management.
• Improved league news and play-by-play text.

Currently there’s three game modes available for players to choose from, as seen below. Continue reading this post ->

After keeping tabs for a couple months now, astragon Entertainment has finally announced release of Construction Simulator 2, the latest installment in the Construction Simulator franchise. Construction Simulator 2 takes the player to the United States of America as the owner of a small construction company in the fictional state of Westside Plains.

Throughout the game, are able to become the biggest real estate tycoon in the entire region. To achieve this goal, there are 36 licensed vehicles and construction machines by well-known makers such as Caterpillar, Bell Equipment, STILL, and a few more. Continue reading this post ->

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, both on PC and console, has received many awards all across the board and is now celebrating its official debut on mobile platforms. Having recently launched on the App Store as a joint venture, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is a combination of effort between Deep Silver FISHLABS, Bremen-based developer KING Art Games, and Vienna-based THQ Nordic. What’s notable about this release is the game comes as a one-time purchase, which unlocks all chapters and content.

Set in the wacky fantasy world of Aventásia, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 tells the story of four friends, whose fates intertwine in the most peculiar way: The gnome mage Wilbur, the elven princess Ivo, the pirate adventurer Nate and the pet creature Critter. Throughout the game’s beyond-belief narrative, the players not only experience fun dialogues and solve crazy puzzles, but also stumble upon tons of references to popular fantasy franchises and iconic pop culture items.

Features:

• Multi-faceted adventure gameplay with 4 different playable characters.
• Hundreds of puzzles.
• Numerous side quests and unlockable extra outfits.
• Full voice-overs in English and German plus subtitles in Spanish, Italian and French.

Currently The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is available on the App Store for $4.99 and there are no in-app purchases. Continue reading this post ->

The multi-award winning studio Square Enix Montréal has announced the addition of Deus Ex GO to The GO Trilogy collection. That now means three critically-acclaimed titles — Hitman GO, Lara Croft GO and Deus Ex GO — are available for the first time in one bundle on the App Store.

In addition to this announcement, gamers are also now able to play The GO Trilogy on Apple TV today. The GO Trilogy, which bundles the three games that have all gotten Apple’s ‘Editor’s Choice’, is available as a limited-time offer of $4.99.

With Apple TV support gamers can play Hitman GO, Lara Croft GO and Deus Ex GO in crisp HD all while using the smooth control of their Apple TV remotes. The three aforementioned games are automatically playable on Apple TV if previously purchased, otherwise all three titles are available for $1.99 each.

Square Enix Montréal has also teamed up with Amazon Underground for a unique experience that allows developers to offer their games and in-app items to players at no cost. Deus Ex GO and Lara Croft GO are available on Amazon Underground for Fire Tablet gamers to enjoy for free. Followed on December 22nd, the release of Hitman GO and Hitman Sniper at a later date for free as well. Continue reading this post ->

Out of the Park Developments, best known for their US-Sport management games, have recently announced that MLB Manager 2016 is available now iOS and Android. In MLB Manager 2016, players take control of any MLB team, past or present, and guide it through unlimited seasons chasing the World Series. Similar to Out of the Park Baseball 17, released earlier this year, MLB Manager 2016 features the official Major League Baseball logo, as well as official logos for all 30 MLB teams, historical MLB logos, and the World Series trophy. Best of all, the game also sports real player names and stats too.

Depending on your type of play style, there’s three different gameplay modes to choose from:

• Major League: Mobile managers guide their favorite Major League Baseball teams through the 2016 season.
• Fictional: A fresh customizable world full of fictional players, providing a unique challenge each time.
• Historical Major League: Three exciting past seasons to recreate — 1919, 1939, and 2012 — with the ability to buy more through in-app. Historical seasons are $0.99 each, 10 for $4.99, or all seasons dating back to 1901 for $19.99.

Throughout the game, players oversee trades, negotiate contract extensions, sign free agents, draft players, cultivate minor league prospects, move players between the active roster, minor league roster and disabled list, and much more. While this only touches the surface of what can be done in the game, nearly every aspect of a team can be controlled and managed. MLB Manager 2016 is available on the App Store $4.99 and there are optional in-app purchases. Continue reading this post ->