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Choose a side in Rift of Raigard, the new base building RTS game now on Kickstarter

Posted by 148Apps Staff on December 5th, 2018

If you’re an RTS player that’s constantly underwhelmed by most genre entries on mobile, or sick of putting up with stingy F2P models and cheaters, Rift of Raigard is the base building game for you. Developed by a team of creators who are equally annoyed, the game is now in the middle of a Kickstarter campaign which could benefit from your backing. Here’s what’s in store if you do.

Set in a fantasy world that’s being ravaged by a war between three factions, players will need to pick a side – whether it’s the Folklords, Gremlochs, or Coalites – and test their strategic chops to bring balance back to a land devastated by chaos. Rift of Raigard features a wholly original, interwoven story that will see you venture through multiple exotic landscapes in any one of the game’s three explorable continents.

Rift of Raigard will encourage you to personalize your central hero, ground troops, and base thanks to the large number of customisation options. All three facets mentioned can be personalised with a slew of in-game skins, meaning you’ll be spurred to protect your armaments in the battle to hold back enemies strategically in real-time. The best Rift of Raigard players will find themselves vying for a space at the top of the leader board.

Should the game reach its funding goal, Rift of Raigard will also include a dedicated guild system that lets players team up, sponsored events and leagues, alongside what the developer Dun Rite Games is teasing as “game modes never before seen in this genre.”

The good news is that you can also be part of this adventure. Be sure to visit the game’s Kickstarter page to show your support, for a mobile-first RTS game that wants to be fun and accessible for all while clamping down on cheaters.

This article is sponsored as part of Steel Media Preferred Partners

After Almost 20 Years, the Zoombinis are Coming Back

Posted by Rob Rich on July 20th, 2015

The world was introduced to the Zoombinis for the first time back in 1996 with Logical Journey of the Zoombinis fromTERC (published by Brøderbund Software, back when they existed). The quirky learning puzzle game earned its fair share of supporters over the year - so much so that TERC recently reaquired the rights to the series and ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to remake it. Which means you're going to have Zoombinis on your iPad pretty soon.

Bloxels - How a New Kickstarter Project Will Help You Make Your Own Games

Posted by Jennifer Allen on June 8th, 2015

We’d all love to make video games, right? Odds are you’ve got a cool idea but no way to realize such potential. Well, one Pixel Press' Kickstarter project could be just the thing you’re looking for. It’s called Bloxels, and it lets you build a game out of physical blocks.

It's Pebble Time with the Return of the Pebble Smart Watch

Posted by Jessica Fisher on February 24th, 2015

The Pebble Smart Watch is back on Kickstarter with a whole new design called Pebble Time.

The new watch includes a color e-paper display that's easier to read and doesn't drain the battery as fast, a new microphone that can send voice replies and take notes, and the timeline function that shows you everything coming up for your day. Pebble Time is water resistant and fully customizable. You can add any standard watch band or even make your own. It's also compatible with all 6,500+ existing Pebble apps and watch faces, so there's no need to buy everything all over again. And as an added bonus, the original Kickstarter backers will get a special engraving on their watch if they support Pebble again.

The Pebble Time Kickstarter campaign is funding fast so go check it out.

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Coup, the Popular Card Game of Bluffs and Manipulation, is Coming to iOS

Posted by Jessica Fisher on February 3rd, 2015

Manipulating your opponents and betraying your friends are the main themes of Coup the card game. Using hidden roles, players try to achieve goals while figuring out who is on their side and who is trying to take them down.

Recently Banana & Co teamed up with Coup's designer, Rikki Tahta, and La Mame games to kickstart a mobile version. The app will have all new art, 5 new cards with a unique set of characters, ranked matches, achievements, and will support up to 4 players. The art style of the new app game vs. the original card game looks cartoony but very polished.

Coup is set to join the long list of other board games that are now on iOS this May.

Contradiction Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Tre Lawrence on January 30th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: SPOT THE LIE
Contradiction is a live action point and click adventure that's pretty engaging.
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Upcoming Game Pro Pinball: Timeshock! Releases New Trailer Exclusively on 148 Apps

Posted by Tre Lawrence on January 28th, 2015

Great news!

After a successful Kickstarter Pro Pinball: Timeshock!, an upcoming title from Barnstorm Games, will be arriving on the App Store later this week. That in itself is awesome.

Ahead of that, we are proud to announce that we have a new trailer for the game -- exclusively on 148apps.com!

The game is based on the popular 90s game series Pro Pinball.

Barnstorm Development Chief Adrian Barritt mentions the nostalgia that made the redevelopment possible. “It’ll be great to have Timeshock! back in the hands of players again; the Kickstarter campaign has demonstrated that there is so much nostalgia for this title both from us and fans of the original Pro Pinball series of games," he says. "We are bringing the definitive pinball simulation to a new generation of platforms and players, starting today with iOS. The Retina screens and tactile nature of the iPhone and iPad are such a perfect fit, the game has never been realized in such stunning clarity before.”

As noted, the game is due out this week. It will be available in two tiers, Standard ($2.99) and Deluxe ($6.99) on the App Store.

The trailer is below:

LyteShot is Developing an Advanced Mobile Gaming Platform Called, Appropriately Enough, LyteShot

Posted by Jessica Fisher on January 7th, 2015

LyteShot Inc. is cooking up some very interesting tech. They have unveiled their Kickstarter campaign for the LyteShot platform - a open cloud-based interactive mobile gaming platform. The system includes the LyteShot mobile app system, the Lyter handheld device, and the LytePuck sensor that each users wears. They are also developing glasses to be used as a head-up display so that in-game information will be easily transmitted to players.

The Lyter handheld becomes your stylus in the real world. As you take actions with it, the handheld transmits data to the LytePuck sensor and connects with your mobile device through the LyteShot app. With this set up you can do all sorts of things in-game such as attack your enemy, give first aid to a team member, or use items you find. The hope is that this technology will open up a world of interaction for mobile gamers.

Lyteshot should be launching with 2 games so far:

Assassin, which uses the classic rules of Assassin; a game commonly played on college campuses. Players get times and boundaries to find and eliminate their targets in. The app includes special functions such as respawning, late entry, a cool-down clock, penalties, and private or public options to make the game much more advanced.

Besieged is a roleplaying game where teams of players must find and defend territories using traditional fantasy roles such as warrior, wizard, or ranger. You get experience points as you play that will allow you to level-up and advance your character to get better powers and abilities.

The LyteShot platform looks like a pretty cool system for developers to work with. You can check out more info on their official website.

djay 2 Now Features Album Cover Controls Courtesy of DJ Qbert. No, Really

Posted by Tre Lawrence on January 6th, 2015
iPad App - Designed for iPad

An album sleeve that controls DJ software?

Why not?

Fact Magazine reports that a Kickstarted project is now available that brings together album art, djay 2, and touch technology to create an interesting result: the ability to manipulate the iOS-loaded software via physically touching the album cover itself.

The cover in question belongs to DJ Qbert's new album, Extraterrestria. Using Bluetooth, one can use the interactive art (which looks like turntables) to control Qbert music or other songs on one's device using the djay 2 app.

We reviewed djay 2 quite a while ago; and it's currently available for $9.99 on the App Store. Extraterrestria itself will be shipping out to backers first, but some vinyl copies will be available to the masses through Thud Rumble.


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Petcube Begins Shipping, Just in Time for the Holidays

Posted by Jessica Fisher on November 19th, 2014
iPhone & Apple Watch App - Designed for iPhone and Apple Watch, compatible with iPad

Petcube, the pet camera that you control with your mobile device, has been successfully backed on Kickstarter and has started shipping.

Petcube, Inc was able to raise $250k to produce their Petcube Camera, which allows you keep your pet company even when you're not at home by talking and playing with them using a built-in laser pointer. While you drive your cat or dog crazy chasing that tiny red dot, you can record it to share with your friends or family online.

You can buy a Petcube Camera for $199 on Petcube.com, Amazon, and Fab.com, and download the app for free on the App Store.

The Challenges of Kickstarting a Project and why Her Majesty’s Spiffing should be Hilarious

Posted by Jennifer Allen on November 10th, 2014

One of the more exciting gaming developments that has come about thanks to the rise of tablets and the iPad in particular is the resurgence of the adventure game. Touchscreen gaming lends itself perfectly to this kind of experience, and various indie developers are embracing its potential.

One such development studio is that of Belfast-based Billy Goat Entertainment. The studio is currently in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming title, Her Majesty’s Spiffing, which is a quirky space-based adventure. While the campaign is focused on rewarding PC owning pledgers, there are plans for an iOS release. We took the time to learn more from founder, William Barr.


148Apps: How did Billy Goat Entertainment come about? And why the quirky name?
William Barr (WB): The company came about out of necessity seeing as I carelessly decided to leave a job I wasn’t fond of (despite the meagre yet reliable monthly paychecks) and no one else would hire me! As for the name, I’m very much a child of the 90s, a time when every company needed to have some form of anthropomorphic cartoon animal mascot. I’m also incredibly conceited - Billy is of course a common abbreviation of William. These two factors contributed to the choice of name and the fact that we have a Cashmere Goat as our mascot!

Don an Apron and Check Out Fish Cook the Board Game

Posted by Jessica Fisher on August 8th, 2014

Fish Cook, the economic strategy game by James Ernest of Cheapass Games, is now being digitized for iOS/Android cross-platform play.

The game pits french chefs in 1909 against each other in a race to see who can become the Master Chef - of cooking fish. Players will be cooking delicious fish delights, earning money, and gaining prestige, but they must be careful how they spend their assets. Fish Cook will support the Cat Duo Jovios Controller to allow people to play the game with their friends using everyone's iPhones, along with an iPad as a stand in board (of sorts).

Fish Cook is on Kickstarter at the moment, and the estimated completion will be early next year.

iblazr: Portable Flash for Smarphone Cameras from BiteMyApple.co.

Posted by Jessica Fisher on July 11th, 2014

BiteMyApple.co has announced that they will begin shipping their new iblazr today. iblazr is a synchronized flash for iPhone, iPad, and Android that allows users to take better illuminated shots.

Chris Johnson, Founder of BiteMyApple, said “Smartphones and tablets allow us to take high-quality photos anywhere, but the built-in flash isn’t enough during low-light settings. The iblazr provides users with the same illumination capabilities that a high-end camera provides. You can use the small external flash with your front or back camera so you’ll get the perfect shot or selfie every time.”

The iblazr has its own built-in, rechargeable 200mAh battery that provides more than 1,000 flashes or up to 40 minutes of constant light mode for videos. This means it won't kill your phone's battery while you take a video of your cat doing something ridiculous.

The Iblazr is available now for $49.99 on BiteMyApple.co.

Broken Age Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Blake Grundman on June 18th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SOLID START
It doesn't matter if a painting is beautiful. If it's only half of the picture, it's impossible to predict the quality of the end product. The same also applies here.
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Twilight Struggle gets a Kickstarter for a Digital Version

Posted by Jessica Fisher on June 10th, 2014

GMT Games wants to bring Twilight Struggle, the 2-player cold war strategy game, to iOS. They are Kickstarting the project with a goal of $50,000 to fund Playdek’s development of the game. Backers of $15 or more will receive the 'What If?' Expansion designed by the original game's developers Ananda Gupta and Jason Matthews.

What If? is a new mini-expansion that lets players explore alternate starting situations for the two superpowers. This expansion will contain eight cards, one set of charts and tables, and the rules on how to play.

So far the Kickstarter has reached $169,019 of the original $50,000 goal, five of the stretch goals have been met and several more scenarios have been unlocked.