SoftKinetic Releases Gesture Control Middleware iisu Version 3.6

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Updated Version Cuts Down on Development Time of Cutting Edge Gesture Applications

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – March 29, 2013 – SoftKinetic, the world’s leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, today announced the latest version of the company’s gesture recognition middleware platform – iisu® 3.6.

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Award-winning Indie Adventure Papo & Yo Coming to Steam April 18

MONTREAL – March 26, 2013 – Minority Media, an independent game development studio, today announced that its imaginative adventure hit Papo & Yo will be released on Steam on April 18, 2013. Previously available only on PlayStation®Network (PSN), Papo & Yo is receiving a number of updates and improvements for its next release.

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Temple Run 2 Now Available for Free on Google Play and Amazon Marketplace

tr2_logoAfter a 20 million-strong debut weekend on the App Store, Temple Run 2 races onto Android and Kindle devices

RALEIGH, N.C. – January 21, 2013 –Imangi Studios, the independent studio behind the mega-hit endless runner Temple Run, today announced that Temple Run 2 is now available for select Android and Kindle devices. Featuring high-res graphics, new obstacles, abilities, player powers, and achievements, Temple Run 2 takes place in an entirely new and infinitely more challenging world filled with curvy roads, hills and valleys, where players must fly down zip lines and speed along in mine carts to get away from the temple dwellers and retain control of the idol.

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Photopoll: World’s First Multi-photo Polling App for the iPhone Now Available

 

TenFarms Launches Free App Enabling Multiple Photo Uploads for Instant Social Polling and Expression

LOS ANGELES – Jan. 23, 2013 – TenFarms today announced the launch of Photopoll, the first mobile app that allows users to group and share multiple photos in a feed for instant polling. Available now for free on the App Store, Photopoll for iPhone and iPod touch uses patent-pending technology that enables users to select two to five photos from their device, Amazon.com and Instagram, and post in a central feed for friends and others to vote on their favorites. Compared to other apps that allow users to share just one or two photos, Photopoll allows greater expression through multiple photos, accessing public opinion and telling stories around any given topic. Get instant feedback on a choice of new sneakers, an outfit for the night, a music artist’s best album, funniest dog, or which hair style to choose before heading to the salon. Download Photopoll for free from the App Store at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photopoll/id456863839?ls=1&mt=8

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AppGratis™ Raises $13.5M in Series A Funding from Iris Capital and the Orange Publicis Fund

 

AppGratis™ Secures 1 Million New Users since U.S. Launch with Tailored App Discovery Recommendations 

PARIS – Jan. 17, 2012 – AppGratis today announced a $13.5M Series A funding round led by Iris Capital, a leading pan-European venture capital investor specialized in digital economy, with participation from the Orange Publicis Fund. AppGratis makes it easier for consumers to discover quality apps in a crowded App Store, and has seen early success by working closely with mobile app developers to offer an undiscovered paid app for free every 24 hours. The company currently averages over $1M in monthly revenue and will use the funding to further establish their stronghold as the worldwide leader in app discovery. A true global brand with 7 million users in over 30 countries and employees from twelve nations, AppGratis will be investing in top talent, expanding research and development efforts, and refining their technology as they continue to expand internationally.

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Boomlagoon’s Noble Nutlings Turbo Boosts Up App Store Charts

Launch week stockpiles over 600,000 downloads; players deem chubby squirrels and nitro-powered bathtubs totally irresistible

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Jan. 16, 2013 – Noble Nutlings, the debut iOS app from developer Boomlagoon, has garnered tremendous player interest, with over 600,000 downloads since launch on January 9th. Retention has also been spectacular, with Daily Average Users (DAU) over 300,000 – half the players who download the game play it every single day! With over 2.5 Million sessions, it’s an auspicious start for the indie game development studio founded by three Rovio veterans.

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Revolve Robotics Enables Video Collaboration For Business

 

Kubi Enables Unified Communications for Businesses through Leading Applications, Strategic Partnerships

SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 10, 2013 – Revolve Robotics, an emerging leader in mobile-controlled personal robotics, today announced that Kubi, their easy-to-use robotic tablet platform for video collaboration and telepresence applications, is now interoperable with leading enterprise video conferencing solutions. Kubi enhances existing conferencing tools by giving remote users control of the tablet through swivel, pan and tilt actions, enabling them to “look around” and interact with remote environment as if they were actually in the room. Since its initial unveiling, Kubi has received significant interest from Small-to-Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) looking to enhance their video collaboration. Kubi now supports video collaboration with Connexus, a CSP-licensed provider of video collaboration via the cloud, Spranto, a company developing free standards-based HD video conferencing, Facetime, Skype, Google Hangouts, Cisco Jabber, Polycom RealPresence, Avaya Scopia Mobile, VidyoMobile,  and GoToMeeting.

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Noble Nutlings Out Today: Former Rovio Angry Birds Developers Launch Debut iOS Game

 

 

Casual Action Racer is a Free Download from Indie Developer Boomlagoon

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Jan. 10, 2013 – Boomlagoon – an indie game development studio founded by three ex-Rovio veterans involved with the studio’s smash hit Angry Birds title – today launched Noble Nutlings, their debut mobile video game for iOS devices. Featuring a trio of pudgy cartoon squirrels, the game challenges players to pilot a rickety cart across hilly landscapes as fast as possible. Free to download, Noble Nutlings lets players upgrade their vehicle with thousands of combinations, collecting acorns and hurtling towards the finish line with the hot-pepper-boost. The game features dozens of levels and casual racing action, enjoyable at all skill levels. Download Noble Nutlings today via the iTunes App Store.

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