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Every so often, new and popular movie tie-in games hit the iTunes App Store that are meant to be crossover marketing ploys. It happens in console and PC games as well, with an understanding among most gamers in the know: Licensed titles are almost invariably terrible. That’s not always the case w ... Full Article »
Depending on the audience that finds it, Men in Black 3 is about as likely to delight as it is to frustrate, or just plain bore. But there is a real game at its core, and younger gamers may find it provides an easy entrance into the complex genres that MiB 3 touches. Stylistically, Men in Black 3 p ... Full Article »
Cellular carriers are trending away from unlimited data offerings. As AT&T’s CEO recently put it, the trouble with unlimited data is that it causes non-unlimited users to pay for the excessive data needs of a smaller percentage of users. That’s why both AT&T and Verizon have moved away f ... Full Article »
At least it’s a step up from Noah Wyle. Variety is reporting that actor and serial angel investor Ashton Kutcher is slated to play Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic. This does not appear to be an April Fool’s Day gag. Rather than playing the Jobs chronicled in the authorized biography Steve Job ... Full Article »
The Academy Awards are upon us, and increasingly we are using apps designed for small screens to enjoy movies made for the big screen. Whether you are looking to learn more about all the nominees through videos and biographies, like to dish about what your favorite actress and actor is wearing on th ... Full Article »
Roll out the red carpet, it’s time for the 2012 Oscars. The Academy has set the date for Sunday, Feb. 26, so it’s time to load up your iPhone with Oscar-themed apps to keep track of the nominees, fashion and gossip. Oscars Become a virtual member of The Academy when you download the free Oscar ... Full Article »
It might not seem like it, but trivia games can be tricky business. They have to feature enough questions to not get stale quickly, yet somehow appeal to a wide enough audience to make them worth creating in the first place. For the most part, IMDb Trivia acquits itself well in that regard. The gam ... Full Article »
Oscar night is less than a month away. If you’re planning on tuning into the star-studded event on Feb. 26 you can get even more celebrity coverage with ABC’s and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Oscars, a universal iDevice app. Most of Oscars’ features won’t be fully avai ... Full Article »
Don’t download OTRC: On the Red Carpet if you’re only looking for step-and-repeat pictorials, because the universal app for iDevice offers a whole lot more in the way of celebrity and entertainment news. OTRC pulls its name, and its coverage, from ABC’s weekly entertainment news program On th ... Full Article »
When the evening forecast calls for fierce winds, icy roads and inches of snow, date night can turn south in a hurry. Thankfully, Netflix, along with a device to stream the service, can turn what would be a chilly night right around. But what’s the best app to make sure your queue is stocked with ... Full Article »
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