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Freelance writer and career educator living in lovely suburban Detroit, MI.

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Monty Python's Cow Tossing Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Brian Hudson on February 16th, 2011
Our rating: starstarblankstarblankstarblankstar :: AVOIDABLE
Monty Python's Cow Tossing is a game where you don't toss any cows. Instead, you launch birds at English Knights in this lackluster licensed Angry Birds copycat.
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Art Studio for iPad Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Brian Hudson on February 7th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: GENERALIST
Art Studio for iPad is a nice generalist art program that will probably have the most appeal for younger artists or those just learning the craft. It's got a ton of features, but a couple of performance and interface issues.
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Comimix for iPad Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Brian Hudson on January 25th, 2011
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar :: LIMITED
Comimix is a one-note app that delivers a fixed feed of comics to the user. It lacks any sort of customization or versatility, making it a frustrating reading experience.
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Squeezy Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Brian Hudson on January 20th, 2011
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar :: UNCONTROLLABLE
What could have been a cute little puzzle game is hindered by terrible controls and some lazy level design.
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Vector Pro Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Brian Hudson on January 5th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: NICHE APP
VectorPro is a nice raster-to-vector app for the iPhone that does what it promises: converts pre-saved images to SVG files. It's a very niche app, but useful for graphics professionals who want to create vector graphics on the go.
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GoodReader for iPad Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Brian Hudson on January 3rd, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarstar :: ESSENTIAL
GoodReader is a top option for viewing, reading, annotating, and moving documents on the iPad. It features a full and robust suite of PDF features and viewing support for a large variety of document types.
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Hooga Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Brian Hudson on January 3rd, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: UNINSPIRED
There's little that's new in Hooga, a by the numbers side-scroller that doesn't impress and suffers from some control issues.
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iDraw Review

By Brian Hudson on November 2nd, 2010
Graphic artists and designers looking for a vector-based drawing solution for their iPads might want to take a look at iDraw, a solid vector-based drawing app that lets anyone create good-looking designs.
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Cubed Rally Racer HD Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Brian Hudson on October 13th, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: AVERAGE RACER
Cubed Rally Racer HD is a small game on a large screen, and it shows. In terms of graphics, control, and game play, this game does not translate perfectly to the iPad.
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Natalie Brooks: The Treasures of the Lost Kingdom HD Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Brian Hudson on October 5th, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: CASUAL SLEUTH
Natalie Brooks: The Treasures of the Lost Kingdom HD is casual mystery that will engage your brain just a bit, though its simple premise and play may make it most appealing to kids.
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Snooth Wine Pro Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Brian Hudson on October 1st, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: BON VIN
A functional app that will serve casual wine shoppers well, though its database of vendors and varieties can sometimes be hit-or-miss.
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Healthy Food Finder Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Brian Hudson on September 23rd, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar ::
Healthy Food Finder by Caloricious is exactly what its name implies: a shopping app that focuses on healthy foods.
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My U2B Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Brian Hudson on September 20th, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: MIXED BAG
My U2B offers a redesigned YouTube interface that offers a more visual, subscription-oriented experience. The interface has its appeal, but technical issues hurt the app's usability on all devices.
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MegaReader Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Brian Hudson on September 10th, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: JUST ANOTHER FREE BOOK READER
MegaReader is competing in a crowded and highly competitive corner of the App Store, and while it isn't a bad app, it doesn't have the weapons to win the war. It simply isn't offering enough to entice most users away from the likes of iBooks or Kindle.
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Drums! Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Brian Hudson on September 10th, 2010
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: CASUAL SET
Drums! offers up a realistic, but limited, drum set. Musicians might not find it useful, but casual players will enjoy riffing along with their favorite tunes.
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