Tweetbot

I was a Tweetdeck iPhone user for years, but was immediately hooked on a new and upcoming application when I saw a Twitter user named Travis Munson using the application. The application was really impressive with the features and customization of it. The interface is smooth and you can have and use multiple accounts with ease. While it may be $2.99 in the Apple App Store, it is indeed worth it for anyone that is into Twitter.

Instagram

There are all kinds of apps the fully utilize the iPhone camera with filters and whatnot, but I truly enjoyed Instagram the most this year. The simplicity and easy sharing is what won me over in this amazing application. It made my pictures much more eye catching when compared to the tradition method. While it maybe lacking in features compared to other similar applications, the fact of how simple it was to use and how wonderful the pictures look is what will make me continue to use it in the future.

Tiny Tower

When I first played this game I instantly thought it was just going to be like Angry Birds and I just play it for awhile and get bored of it, but that was not the case. I kept playing the game and tried making my tower as large as I can get. My tower may be the smallest in my circle of friends, but that is what makes Tiny Tower such an enjoyable game to just about anyone. Also, the game is free and doesn’t require players to buy money in the game unlike other games.

Tumblr

Besides my blog here I do have a Tumblr account and one of the ways that I added content was through the iPhone application. While most users complain about the design, I for one enjoy the application and how easy it is to put new content on your Tumblr. I am excited to see what will come from this application in the future and how my Tumblr will change because of it.

Alien Blue

Lastly, my most used application was Alien Blue, which is used to chack out Reddit. I’ve had Reddit for quite awhile, but I found no use for it until I found Alien Blue and was immediately hooked. The easy to navigate design and simple sharing was what won me over and made me look up my password in order to use it. If you are that die hard into Reddit, then you should invest some of your MB’s into this amazing application.

There you have it, my most used applications for the iPhone of 2011. Here’s to 2012 being a wonderful year and I hope you all have a wonderful New Year!

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Yes another iPhone game revolving around a bird, but this has nothing to do with merciless crashing into walls to destroy pigs. You play as a small bird with, of course, tiny wings and your dream is to fly. Due to your small wings, you can’t accomplish that dream and you’ll need to rely on the hills and by doing that will give you the speed that you need in order to fly for a short time. In order for this to occur you must tap on the screen at the right moment and release at also the right moment to receive more air hang time. During the game, you must reach to the end of each island before it becomes nightfall and rack up points by either touching the clouds, collecting coins or performing perfect slides. If you complete three consecutive perfect slides, which is when you hit a hill and continue at the speed your at, you enter fever mode and your points are multiplied based on what kind of nest you’ve obtained through completing achievements like having fever mode for thirty seconds or reach Island 8 before it become night or even getting to the fifth while the came is upside down. This is indeed one fast paced game and just one mistake can cost you the entire round and it is impossible to fully recover from it.

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As for the game play, I was thoroughly impressed with the simplicity of the game and just how addicting it can be for someone into iPhone games. It really reminiscent to the Arcade games where you spent your allowance trying to beat the high scores and also improving in the game. I remember when I first played it I was really confused on what I needed to do to get my bird to advance further, but after awhile I got the hang of it and was immediately racking up a lot of points in the game. So as you can see, the game will need some good getting use to because since it is a new concept on the iPhone application market, but the reward is far more greater to those who enjoy the classic style of games that were made popular through the Arcades. Another thing that I enjoy in this game is the fact that the island change color and patterns everyday…

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This adds more depth to the game and gives the gamer the motivation to play the game more to see what the island will look like when they reach it. It also gives the gamer something colorful to look at rather than seeing the same color over and over again. This applies to its stiff competition in the application war between them, Angry Birds and Doodle Jump. While they both have different episode and themes, they get tiresome to watch over and over and that is where Tiny Birds shines against the front runners and how the application became so popular. My only problem with this game was the tutorial and how confusing it was to understand what needs to be done to get the bird flying. Other than that, I really enjoy this game and hope other have or will enjoy as well.

So if you are in need of a solid iPhone game application, I would highly recommend it to just about anyone in need of a classic Arcade style or just something new and unique.

I give this a 9.5 out of 10

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First up, my reviews will be now called The Under Gamer Reviews or T.U.G. Reviews and I’ll review the new iPhone came that even beat out Angry Birds… Tiny Wings! (Who thought Birds and iPhone mix well enough to make great games)

Second, I’ll try and bring back the News and provide my view on all things Video Games and Technology.

Thanks for reader and hope you enjoy my “New” blog!

New iPad planned for the Holiday Release [Rumor]

Let me start off by saying I was not really fond of the iPad when it was announced and after finally using it from a friend of my Father I can see the appeal of the popular device. From the capabilities of both an iPhone and tablet to the endless possibilities at your own disposal, I see why everyone flocked right to their Apple Store to try out this device. I for one will not buy it until I get through school and truly need it in the future.

Now back to the story, there has been a rumor circulating around that there may be new iPad coming out before the Holiday season. Of course most everyone knows that Apple shows new products every year in June or July whether it is a new iPhone or iTunes so a new iPad, which by the way is less six months old, may seem highly unlikely to happen. I expect a new iPad in late Spring or even early Summer, depending on their next conference will be.

Although, with the rise and demand of tablets and in the end there could be a new iPad for the consumer, but all is not set in stone and we might not know for awhile. So until then, keep your iPad close and hope for the best!

(Link: GrunchGear)

Ratchet & Clank All 4 One Gameplay Revealed

I will admit that when I first heard about this game being produced I was both excited and bitter at the same time. I have played the Ratchet & Clank games all the way to Tools of Destruction and loved every minute of all the games so far. With that said, when I heard they were no longer making Ratchet & Clank games I was really sad to hear such an amazing series was finished for good… Or so I thought!

It was awhile back and I heard that a new game was being developed for the PS3 and to feature Ratchet & Clank yet again. Upon hearing that I was disappointed to hear that it won’t be like the past Ratchet & Clank games. To much of the sadness that I had endure when I heard this knowledge, after viewing the gameplay in the video I can conclude my further excitement for this game. It features some unique gameplay and features some of my favorite characters from the series, which is always a plus for me!

Without further ado, I am thrilled for this game to come out and bring new challenges to the epic series of the handy Lombax and his awesome robot companion.

(Link: Kotaku)

So there you go here is all the Awesome News that you need to know so until next time!

Alan Wake sequel still up in the air

Epic Mickey being Game of the Year… I hope so

Guitar Hero Queen coming next year [Rumor]

3DS to get video chat

3DS to bring in mature gamers

Farmville finally on the iPhone

5 games from both Namco Bandai and Koei Tecmo

Also, 3DS to also have new Resident Evil game as well

3DS to also have Magazines and Newspapers

Finally, unknown source says 3DS to come in by Christmas [Rumor]

iPhone News:

iPhone 4′s coming in early and AT&T to not have iPhone 4 until next Tuesday

Alan Wake DLC to be $7 each

E3 already set for 2011

Secret of Mana and Final Fantasy Tatics to come to the iPhone

PS3 Dualshock to replace Playstation Move navigation controller

Next Nintendo console might have 3D

New Xbox 360 to not have a Red Ring

Disney pictures with Keyblade

iPhone to have double the ram of 3GS and iPad [Rumor]

Silent Hill 8 coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2011

New Xbox 360 and Old Xbox 360 compared

Interesting Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood collector’s edition for Europe… I’m jealous

3DS lineup of games in case you missed it

Pac-Man Championship Edition… Wonder if Billy Mitchell would buy this?

Naruto: Ninja Storm 2 at E3 with trailer

Designer of the Water Temple in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time still feels bad about the level… I forgive you Master Aonuma

Kingdom Hearts 3 still not in development as of now

New things that will be in Pokemon Black and White

Pikmin 3 being worked on right now!

3DS to come out Holiday 2010… Oh I hope so! [Rumor]

Now on to the iPhone news:

Update for iTunes to prepare users for iOS4

iPhone 4 pushed to July 14th

iPhone 4 available on eBay for thousands!!!

Gamers don’t likely to buy Move or Natal? I didn’t see that coming [Sarcasm]

Force Unleashed 2 to come with USB Mimobot

Duke Nukem is back on the XBLA?!!?

Joey Lagano’s new ride

Technology News:

iPhone openings set and awesome shirts also availiable

Finally, The first 90 seconds of Futurama first episode now online!!!

iPhone 4 is finally and legally announced!

I was really excited when I heard this news and I can’t wait for this to come out and also with its new OS called iOS4. It also provides gyroscope for 3D motion gameplay. There will also be Farmville, Guitar Hero and even streaming of Netflix on your iPhone

Speaking of the iPhone check out this awesome App Wall

Really impressive and worth watching in my book.

Gaming News:

Remake of Goldeneye?

Original Sonic Adventure (DX) on the PS3, Xbox360 and PC?

Fear 3, or F3ar, is coming!!!

3DS more powerful than the Wii?

Kratos’ God of War 3 at a reasonable price?!

Lastly, a new Kingdom Hearts game is coming also

Well I hope you all enjoy today’s news and I hope to do more in the near future with even more news stories to come as well.