Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Jordan Mechner’s Classic “The Last Express” Released Today on iOS

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Paris, France (PRWEB) September 28, 2012

DotEmu, developer and publisher specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games, is proud to announce the worldwide release of The Last Express on iPhone & iPad. Designed by Jordan Mechner, best known as the creator of the Prince of Persia franchise and martial-arts classic Karateka, The Last Express is an intrigue-filled adventure set aboard the luxurious Orient Express.

In July 1914, on the eve of World War I, as the train departs on its final journey from Paris to Constantinople, the player steps into the shoes of Robert Cath, an American doctor with a mysterious past. A fugitive from French police, Cath boards the train in answer to an urgent telegram from his best friend – and plunges into a maelstrom of conspiracy, romance and murder.

“The Last Express was a labor of love for me and the Smoking Car team. We strove to recreate the vanished world of 1914 Europe in a way that would feel authentic and immersive,” said Jordan Mechner. “I’m especially proud of the game’s non-linear, interactive storytelling. I’m excited that a new generation of gamers will have the opportunity to experience it on iOS.”

"Out of the dozen of classic games we re-launched on the mobile space, The Last Express is definitely our favorite one," said Xavier Liard, DotEmu President.

"It has been a very challenging project, we spent countless hours to bring back this must-have in your pocket. We really hope that players will enjoy the ride," said Romain Tisserand, DotEmu CTO.

Game Features:
20+ hours of game playInteract with 30+ characters who behave like actual people on a train -- moving about in real-time and conversing in their native languages
Eavesdrop on conversations, sneak into compartments, and uncover cluesExplore a richly detailed, historically accurate 3D recreation of the 1914 Orient ExpressYour actions affect other characters’ behavior, making every play-through differentRewind feature allows you to back up to any point in the story and choose a different course of actionPlayable in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

Exclusive Additional Features Only for iOS:

Unlock challenging achievements that test your sleuthing skillsDynamic, 3-tiered hint system created specifically for iOS20 unlockable character biographiesUnlock cinematics to replay at any time

“The Last Express” is now available for 3.99€ / $4.99 on iOS: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-last-express/id508049561?mt=8

Compatible with iPhone 3GS and over, iPod touch 3rd generation and over, iPad 1, 2, Retina.

Video Game Trailer: http://youtu.be/BSJfl-VqPBk
Screenshots, Artwork, Bio and more are on Dropbox at: http://www.dotemu.com/kzZX

About DotEmu:
DotEmu, a publisher/developer has the mission to bridge the gap between the best of the old video games on today and tomorrow devices: Flash, iPhone and PC. In May 2010, DotEmu opens its own gaming digital distribution shop and distributes today over downloadable 200 titles. DotEmu has worked on several projects including Street Fighter II – Champion Edition on Adobe Flash, R-Type, X- MEN and Another World on iPhone, and Boulder Dash on various platforms. Created in early 2007, DotEmu provides service, technologies and products to customers in Europe, USA, and Japan.

About Jordan Mechner:
Jordan Mechner is a video game designer, author, screenwriter and filmmaker, best known as the creator of the Prince of Persia franchise. His games include the 1980s classics Karateka and Prince of Persia, The Last Express (1997), and Ubisoft’s award-winning 2003 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Over 17 million Prince of Persia games have been sold. In 2010, Jordan Mechner became the first game creator to adapt his own work as a feature film screenwriter with Disney’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. It is the highest-grossing video game-based movie to date.
Follow Jordan at http://www.jordanmechner.com and @jmechner.

Contact:
For media inquiries please contact Jessica IRAGNE jessica(dot)iragne(at)dotemu(dot)com
For business inquiries please contact Xavier LIARD xavier(at)dotemu(dot)com

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Sheado.net Submits Furdiburb®, The Virtual Pet Game, to the 15th...

12:17 AM | Posted by Sexy Shiela | Edit Post

Orange, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2012

Sheado.net is entering Furdiburb, the #1 virtual pet game in the Google Play Store, into the Independent Game Festival. Not only is Furdiburb about virtual pet adoption, players are presented with adventure gameplay in which they must help their pet fix up a broken spaceship by playing mini-games and solving puzzles.

The Independent Games Festival (IGF) is an annual competition at the Game Developers Conference (the largest annual congregation of the independent video game industry) to help drive innovation and creativity for indie games.

Furdiburb might qualify for a lot of the categories at the IGF competition. Alice Lo's original musical compositions could be a contender in the Excellence in Audio award. In terms of innovation, Furdiburb's unique world and its cross-breed genre might garner attention for the Nuovo (innovation) Award. Other categories that will appeal to Furdiburb include: Best Mobile Game, Excellence in Visual Art, Excellence in Design, and the Audience Award.

Sheado.net is hoping Furdiburb gets some recognition for the creative way it combines the virtual pet with adventure and puzzle genres. The game also features beautiful 2D paper cut-out style artwork and quirky humor.

"Our game has been in beta for years!" exclaimed Chad Ata, co-founder and developer. "We've received tons of happy and angry emails which we've listened to as we designed our game to satisfy the extremely diverse audience that exists in Google Play. The result is a game that lets you play casually if you want or be the total adventure gamer that completes all the quests and solves all the puzzles. That's the main reason we didn't want to create a traditional virtual pet game."

"We know how well our game has resounded with our fans. This is what gives us a lot of hope that the judges at the IGF panel will recognize Furdiburb for its innovation and gameplay," said Danny Ata, co-founder and artist.

Furdiburb, the virtual pet, is currently in beta. Version 1.0 is slated for release in Winter 2012.

About Sheado.net

Sheado.net was founded in 2010 by two guys and a gal with the mission of "making the world a happier place - one app at a time". Currently focusing on Android™ devices, Sheado.net is dedicated to creating rewarding and enjoyable experiences for users of any age.

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Monday, October 8, 2012

TradoLogic Launches New Generation User Management System OMNIX™

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Nicosia, Cyprus (PRWEB UK) 3 October 2012

TradoLogic has introduced its new and enhanced user management system OMNIX™. OMNIX™ is designed to deliver ultimate user insight and nurture an increase in trader value. OMNIX™ showcases advanced tools aimed at expanding operators’ market share, increasing client profitability and augmenting binary options trading experience.

OMNIX™ has been developed and fitted to meet the needs of all FOREX and binary options operators.

OMNIX™ CRM provides operators with a vast amount of highly refined and targeted information which is designed to deliver the tools necessary for outstanding client service thus serving the needs of each individual trader. OMNIX™ features tools for Notification, Customer Retention, User Details Security, User Online Notifications, Chat, Promotion and E-mail templates.

OMNIX™ CMS allows for an easy and smooth management of website and mobile content as well as offers a wide range of SEO tools and different skins and widgets.

OMNIX™ showcases a flawless billing module designed to secure easy integration of all payment methods in one common gateway, making it exceptionally convenient and user-friendly. OMNIX™ billing includes advanced payment optimizer, share wallet, bonus system, fraud prevention tools and compliance tools as well as full integration of the online cashier.

OMNIX™ BI highlights a complete set of Business Intelligence and Reporting tools designed with the supreme purpose of delivering exceptional business value.

OMNIX™ marketing showcases state-of-the-art affiliate management software, campaign management and reports and optimization tools which aim to provide the full range of components necessary for a successful marketing campaign.

TradoLogic will make the formal introduction of OMNIX™ at the FOREX Magnates Summit in London on November 14, 2012.

About TradoLogic: TradoLogic is the world’s leading binary options trading platform provider, who offers innovative solutions to the financial trading industry. We are constantly looking to design and offer creative products and services that maximize our client’s profit potential. We do this by providing the appropriate tools required to strengthen the operator’s brand in the global market, expanding both their customer base and wallet share.

If you would like more information please contact us at: info@tradologic.com or call us: +357.2203.0390.

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

DaisyBrains.com Featured in Women’s Health Magazine

8:32 PM | Posted by Sexy Shiela | Edit Post

Richmond, Virginia (PRWEB) September 27, 2012

Daisy Brains is attracting an entirely new kind of gamer – women. Brain health and wellness is now a hot topic across major women’s magazines and websites. The definition of health is expanding to include a healthy energized mind. This suits the team of female co-creators just fine.

“We are passionate about women’s health. Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as men, and researchers are only beginning to understand the link between hormonal levels and brain function,” says Claire Herring, Daisy Brains co-creator.

The site includes brain games, brain teasers and creativity challenges. Daisy Brains is unique because it offers new content every single day. Women’s brain health matters are discussed and healthy lifestyle tips are shared. “Many of our female members have never played computer games before visiting Daisy Brains, so it’s important that we offer challenging brain exercises while still providing support and encouragement along the way,” says Gemma Brooks, co-creator.

Daisy Brains was featured in the October issue of Women’s Health magazine as part of a feature story about building a brain healthy lifestyle. The article titled, “Train Your Brain” matches the philosophy shared by Daisy Brains leaders. “Web-based brain training is just one important part of building a brain healthy lifestyle. Exercise, nutrition and a variety of mentally stimulating activities are essential to build a strong mind,” says Herring.

Given the strong response from consumers, Daisy Brains is headed down the path to obtain venture capital funding in order to evolve the site and expand the product reach worldwide. “Things are moving even more quickly than we had imagined. We are thrilled that Daisy Brains is delivering the kind of workout so many women are asking for,” says Herring.

Daisy Brains is a subscription-based website that includes a free trial prior to joining as a full member. The site offers a variety of membership options and includes women's health articles and information in addition to brain exercises.

Founded in February 2012, Daisy Brains’ mission is to challenge the brain fitness levels of women everywhere. Anyone can sign up for a free trial to experience the new brain workouts that http://www.daisybrains.com has to offer. Daisy Brains is privately held under The Rowing Team, LLC and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

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Limitless Designs Releases LimitlessLED – The World’s First Affordable...

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 03, 2012

Inventor of the LimitlessLED, and founder of Limitless Designs, Hamish Ahern, hopes that this technology will have a profound effect on reducing the world’s carbon emissions through energy savings, and give everyone the freedom of where and when they turn lights on and off in their home. He also says frequently changing your light bulbs may become a thing of the past.

“The LimitlessLED technology demonstrates up to 50,000 hours of useful life per smartbulb, which could mean changing your lightbulbs just two or three times in a lifetime,” says Ahern.

The new lightbulbs are extremely hi-tech, containing both warm white and cool white capability in a single light bulb. The wireless remote allows the user to gradually change between the two colors and every smartbulb has a built in dimming feature that allows the user to remotely control the brightness in both warm white and cool white modes.

“One of the most practical uses for LimitlessLED is its ability to group and switch large zones of multiple smartbulbs from multiple remotes, in many simultaneous combinations. This will have excellent appeal to multiple rooms in a home or to commercial buildings where each channel can have up to 100 or more bulbs.” says Ahern.

“The entire electrical and home automation industry has never before had the luxury of such capabilities in a simple light bulb. There will be no need for expensive installation of wall dimmers, extra wiring, or electrician fees. You just simply swap your existing light bulb.” says Ahern.

“The LimitlessLED bulbs are cold enough to touch, even when at full brightness, therefore safer in young children’s rooms. The smartbulbs are unbreakable, so are safe in bedside lamps that are prone to be knocked over. There will be no more sweeping up broken glass.” says Ahern.

Online retail price for the home user is USD28.50 per 7.5W LimitlessLED smartbulb. Earlybirds can take advantage of the release of this new technology on http://www.indiegogo.com/limitlessled Special pre-release perks are available on this website if purchasing quantities of four or more bulbs at USD18.50 each, plus remotes and shipping.

Hamish adds, “At this price point, there is absolutely no reason to frequently buy standard light bulbs anymore. Allowing your family members to remotely control any of the lights in your home is now accessible where it has previously only been available in costly smart home automation systems.”

The features that are packed into such a small space and at such an affordable price are due in part to the Smartphone semiconductor boom for wireless technologies, and in part due to the consumer demand for the energy and cost savings that LED delivers.

And, the new smartbulb not only performs in efficiency, but delivers in aesthetics and lighting performance. Within the 180degree down and outward field of light produced by the LimitlessLED, the brightness achieved is more than a standard 60W incandescent bulb. This is more than adequate for recessed lighting, dome lighting, hanging lights and in some cases even chandelier lighting.

“The industry standard measurement of Lumens is the full 360degrees area of light available around a bulb, which doesn’t apply so well to LED bulbs where minimal light pollution is wasted in a backwards direction, which is why the high quality 7.5W LimitlessLED bulb still easily outshines 60W incandescent bulbs at an equivalent 800Lumens.” says Ahern.
Using the new 7.5Watt LimitlessLED smartbulb will reduce lighting power consumption by up to 85 percent over conventional 60Watt bulbs.

Ahern believes 2.4Ghz is the most reliable and internationally available frequency for controlling lightbulbs. “Just as you pick up your 2.4Ghz wireless home telephone and it works every time, our LimitlessLED smartbulbs operate flawlessly from the handheld remote or iPhone. We are only using 1% of the available 2.4Ghz bandwidth, and it doesn't take much time to send a few simple secure commands across the air, just a few milliseconds. This allows up to 100 or more bulbs to operate instantaneously per button on the 4-channel remote. Our wireless LimitlessLED has been running rock solid in test homes.” he says.

The new smartbulbs are primarily controlled directly by one or more remotes, and Limitless Designs didn’t stop there – they also created an affordable base station that allows your iPhone, Android, or Work PC to securely control all the lights in your home via WiFi and Internet. Each base station only costs USD37, and has a range of 65ft (20 meters). At just the size of your palm, the base station is very compact making it easy to plug into a power socket and tuck away out of sight, typically next to the cordless phone’s base station or home WiFi router.

The more powerful new Android MiniPC base station is also palmed sized. This enables smart home automation features such as scheduling light events and using sensors to control the LimitlessLED light bulbs. The Android base stations are available as an exclusive special pre-order perk on http://www.indiegogo.com/limitlessled for USD117 when purchased with a pack of wireless smartbulbs.

Ahern says in closing, "Not that long ago there were two distinct industries, one for glass light bulbs, both incandescent and compact fluorescent, and one for semiconductors. Now the lighting industry is quickly morphing into a semiconductor industry, and new players are entering every day. LED is taking off as the leading technology for lighting in the foreseeable future.”

ABOUT LIMITLESS DESIGNS LLC:
Limitless Designs LLC is a Fountain Valley, California based startup founded by 34-year-old creator and entrepreneur Hamish Paul Ahern from Tauranga, New Zealand. Limitless Designs is a Team of electronics engineers, software developers, software engineers, and LED engineers. With copyrights, registered trademarks and patents pending in USA, Australia and New Zealand; the wireless smartbulbs and wireless remotes integrated with android smart pcs, using its own smart connected devices, and interconnects with smart devices from other companies, will provide a solid base for all the future ideas and inventions the company has planned over the coming months and years.

Learn more at http://www.limitlessled.com, follow them on Twitter @LimitlessLED and like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/limitlessledlighting or watch their videos on http://www.youtube.com/limitlessled More product information at http://www.indiegogo.com/limitlessled?a=1098799

For distribution enquiries and pricing please contact sales(at)limitlessled(dot)com

MEDIA CONTACT:
For more information or images, please contact:
Hamish Ahern
CEO/Founder
Limitless Designs LLC
Phone +1 714.312.5966
hamish(at)limitlessled(dot)com

IMAGES:
These images are also downloadable at http://www.limitlessled.com/media.zip

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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Still A Few Spaces Available for the October 2012 Connemara Ireland...

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Connemara, Ireland (PRWEB) October 03, 2012

A few spaces are still available in an intensive photo landscape weekend workshop with Ireland's Peter McCabe. The all-inclusive event is designed for anyone interested in visiting and touring the West of Ireland, while learning along the way about landscape shooting, processing and more. This stunning part of the world welcomes all levels of photographers from beginners to professionals interested in capturing the Irish landscape, culture and beauty.

Led by workshop professional and award-winning Irish photographer, Peter McCabe, the class size is small (by design) to insure each student plenty of one-to-one access to Peter for individual learning needs and questions. Coined Ireland's custodian of the Irish landscape, Peter will introduce participants to his digital workflow, and ways to make better images through composition, light and equipment. Every student will come away with great memories, new skills and images captured of this wonderful place.

Hosted by The Anglers Return, an award-winning guesthouse just outside of Roundstone, the venue is ideally situated to tour all the sites and villages in the Connemara region. The workshop is "all inclusive" to include accommodation, all meals – including full breakfast, lunches and dinners in some of Connemara's most popular restaurants, and transport during the workshop and photo workshop tuition.

For complete details and to sign up, visit: http://www.connemarairelandworkshops.com

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Move over, Maître D’: Mobile May Improve Dining Out Experience,...

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Worthington, OH (PRWEB) October 03, 2012

The use of mobile technology is changing shoppers’ way of life from researching products, receiving promotions and making purchases. Businesses are reacting to this shift in consumer behavior by formulating mobile media strategies, and the restaurant industry is no different. From consumer apps to pre-order, touch screens for food selections and orders taken on a tablet by an employee, it seems as though fast food, quick service and full service restaurants are attempting to carve out a piece of the mobile pie. The good news for dining establishments is that generally speaking, Mobile Users have positive reviews.

For nearly half of Mobile Users, the jury is still out on whether or not the use of mobile technology at restaurants actually makes the experience better, according to a recent survey conducted by Prosper Mobile Insights™. However, for those who’ve chosen a side, it seems as though tablet order-takers and order-ahead apps are more likely to improve the dining out experience:

“Do you think the use of mobile technology in ordering at a restaurant makes your experience better or worse?”
(Mobile Users)

Order on own mobile device ahead of time
Better: 59.8%
Worse: 5.7%

Employee takes order in line at quick service restaurant (Panera, Chipotle)
Better: 45.3%
Worse: 7.3%

Employee takes order in fast food drive-thru
Better: 41.7%
Worse: 8.8%

Employee takes order at full service restaurant
Better: 41.4%
Worse: 9.1%

Source: Prosper Mobile Insights™ Mobile Survey, Sep-12

For a complimentary Mobile User report, click here.

“Consumers are more likely to think mobile will improve their eating experiences when they are in a rush—for instance, in a drive-thru—versus those occasions when they want to unwind—say feasting at a full service restaurant,” said Pam Goodfellow, Consumer Insights Director at BIGinsight.

Just under half (43.2%) have experienced some form of mobile ordering at a restaurant. 24.2% have used their smartphone or tablet to place an order ahead of time. 21.1% had an employee in a drive-thru use mobile to take their order and 17.5% have experienced this at a quick service restaurant or sit-down establishment. This trend is only likely to grow: mobile usage continues to climb, and early adopters seem to approve of the use of smartphones and tablets to better their dining out experiences.

Other Key Findings on Mobile Users:
    Over half (52.3%) say they’ve used their smartphone or tablet as a coupon (by scanning a bar code or showing a text or email to a cashier, etc.).    3 in 5 (60.1%) say location-based coupons are convenient and useful; however, 45.3% are concerned about security issues and their location being tracked.    The majority (56.8%) would prefer to receive coupons on a smartphone or tablet via email. 1 in 4 (24.5%) prefer to receive promotions automatically when they are near a store.

For more insights on how consumers are using smartphones and tablets, download the Prosper Mobile Android™ Tablet App or install the Apple® Web App. You can also access the online Prosper Mobile InsightCenter™, updated monthly with fresh insights and mobile consumer trends.

About Prosper Mobile Insights™
Prosper Mobile Insights provides companies with advanced cloud-based technology-driven solutions delivered via multiple devices (PC/Tablet/Smartphone) from the Prosper Mobile InsightCenter™. This decision center provides a comprehensive view of how consumers are using mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The insights illustrate how consumers are engaging with digital media, including ownership, purchase intentions, activities, usage, service, influence, and ultimately how new technologies are reshaping consumers’ lives. The September mobile survey included 331 smartphone and tablet users from the SSI Panel who completed the survey on their devices. The survey was collected from 9/18 - 9/21/12 and the margin of error is +/- 5.4%. Prosper Mobile Insights™ is a trademark of Prosper Business Development. http://www.prospermobile.com

Survey Sampling International (SSI)
Bringing together Survey Sampling International and Opinionology, SSI is the premier global provider of world-leading sampling, data collection and data analytic solutions for survey research. SSI reaches respondents in 72 countries via Internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed access offerings. Value-add services include questionnaire design consultation, programming and hosting, data processing and real-time reporting. SSI serves more than 2,000 clients, including the top 50 research organizations. It has 30 offices serving clients around the world.

Contact:
Prosper Mobile Insights™
Chrissy Wissinger
chrissy(at)goprosper(dot)com
Randi Honkonen
randi@goprosper.com
614-846-0146

SSI
Ilene Siegalovsky
Ilene_Siegalovsky(at)surveysampling(dot)com
203-567-7230

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