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SimCity Update 5.0 out today

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Andrew Edney

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Jun 18, 2013

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Maxis are releasing Update 5.0 for SimCity today.

There is certainly plenty new to been seen in version 5.0, such as better trading, improvements to great works and fixes for garbage and recycling trucks.

SimCity Update 5.0 patch notes

New: Historic Price charts for Global Market resources are available from the SimCity World button on the main menu.
New: The Region Wall chat has been completely updated with a new look and new functionality! Chat functions more efficiently and it’s much easier to communicate with other players. Time stamps show on chat messages on rollover. Regional events are easier to read and can be toggled on and off.
New: Added a filter for friends’ regions in the join region section.
New: Trading control. Added feature to give players more control over their utilities. Players can now choose whether or not to keep their power, water, or sewage local. This setting can be found on the information panel accessible by clicking on the power plant, water tower, or sewage pipe or plant. Sharing with the region is on by default.
New: Regional Missions: Added seven new regional missions: Drink It Up!, Plug In, So Stoked, The Wheels on the Bus, Ferry Dust, Station to Station, and Riding Coach.
New: Regional Achievement: Added a new regional achievement, Field Trip!
Gifting Improvements: Cash gifts are now delivered electronically, not by truck. This should improve the efficiency of gifting.
Resource gifts: Resource gifts will happen more reliably. Multiple trucks can make deliveries at once if they are available in the sending city and the truck capacities have been increased.
Great Works Improvements: Delivery trucks will mark their resources as dropped off as soon as they reach the Great Works, instead of when they arrive back in the city. This will make tracking time more reliable.
Great Works Improvements: Update to have all resources at Great Works handled at the regional level. This will address players in different cities seeing different resources once the server has processed the region and cities.
Great Works Improvements: Fixed an issue where an Arcology would maintain power from the region and fixed an issue where shoppers would not increase at the Arcology as it was leveled up. This will update in both existing and new Arcologies.
Great Works Improvements: Tuned the Solar Farm.
Regional Unlocks: The advanced coal mine unlocks regionally. Fixed issue where the Trade HQ sometimes did not unlock.
Fire Advisor Trading clarity: Tuned the Fire advisor so they do not tell you that neighbors are sending fire trucks when your neighbor has no fire stations.
Trading: School buses that travel from a neighbor’s city will show that city’s avatar.
Regional Commuting: Fixed an issue where Sims would not be able to take transit out of cities with lots of streetcars or shuttle buses. This could cause some cases where commuting Sims could not return home and their homes would go abandoned.
Garbage Trucks and Recycling Trucks: Fixed an issue that some cities experienced where garbage and recycling trucks do not leave their buildings or disappeared when trading service with neighbors. Existing cities who have trucks that have disappeared will have to demolish their missing trucks’ garages and plop new garages.
Text Clarification: The “Out of Money” message now says “Can’t find work” when appropriate in rollover feedback and the approval rating UI. This is to clarify your Sims’ actual need.

Huawei Announces the Ascend P6 Just 6.18mm Thick

Chris Hare

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Jun 18, 2013

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Huawei Announces the Ascend P6 Just 6.18mm Thick

Today Huawei unveiled the HUAWEI Ascend P6, the world’s slimmest smartphone measuring 6.18mm. The smartphone features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and a sleek metallic body. With its 4.7-inch high definition in-cell display, industry-leading 5MP front-facing camera, and outstanding software, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 is the embodiment of elegance with an edge.

“The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is a star among smartphones with its industry-leading design, high-quality camera, and intuitive user interface, Huawei’s proprietary Emotion UI,” said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Building on the success of our Ascend P series of fashion smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 provides unsurpassed technology and a design that is simply stunning.”

HUAWEI Ascend P6 is ultra slim at 6.18mm and weighs just about 120g. While it is small enough to slip into the tiniest of pockets or clutch bags, the stylish HUAWEI Ascend P6 is designed to be seen and coveted! It features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.2.2 operating system, 2000mAh battery, 4.7-inch HD in-cell LCD screen technology, and ‘MagicTouch’ for enhanced screen responsiveness even when wearing gloves.

As the flagship smartphone of the Huawei Ascend P series, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 embodies a cutting edge design for the fashion conscious. The smartphone’s brushed metallic look with a naturally curved base is both elegant and intuitive. Impossibly beautiful, the Ascend P6 balances fashionable features and user-friendly functions.

Perfect for ‘selfies’, the HUAWEI Ascend P6’s industry-leading 5MP front-facing camera and auto facial-enhancing capabilities create model-gorgeous shots you’ll want to share. Its 8MP rear-facing BSI camera with F2.0 aperture and 4cm macro view also enables 1080P full HD video recording and playback. With Huawei’s proprietary IMAGESmart software, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 turns even the most novice photographer into a professional, with contrast and colour enhancement, auto scene recognition, object tracing focus, and instant facial beauty support.

The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is even more intuitive and able to be customized with Huawei’s Emotion UI. Inspired by people, for device users worldwide, Huawei has gathered input from over 5 million consumers to help us optimize the latest version of Emotion UI. The proprietary user interface includes updates to Uni-Home including enhanced security, Huawei’s Me Widget, MagicTouch, and SmartReading. New to Huawei’s Emotion UI are the panoramic shoot and facial recognition photography functions.

Huawei’s unique Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX) and Quick Power Control (QPC) battery optimization and power saving technology improves performance by more than 30%, compared with smartphone batteries of equal size. With its multi-screen AirSharing capability, you can connect to a range of devices to boost your productivity at work or play by easily sharing documents or enhance your gaming experience with minimal lag time.

The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is available in black, white and pink with matching color cases. It will begin shipping to China from June and to Western Europe from July through Vodafone, Telefonica, Orange, H3G, O2, Carphone Warehouse, TalkTalk, Media Markt & Saturn, TIM and online via Amazon and CDiscount with other markets to follow.

Xbox Announces Episode Two of The Music Room

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Chris Hare

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Jun 18, 2013

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Xbox are excited to announce that the second episode of the exclusive The Music Room, only available on Xbox Live across UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, will be coming live to your screens next Tuesday, 25^th June.

Hosted by Laura Jackson, our latest show brings exclusive and interactive performances from the music industry’s hottest up-and-coming acts direct to your living room. This instalment of The Music Room features live performances from Miles Kane, New York based duo MS MR, and this year’s BRITs Critics’ Choice Award winner, Tom Odell.

Xbox Live Gold members can watch all the action on Tuesday, June 25th at 19.00 BST/20.00 CEST and will be able to interact directly via Twitter, helping to shape the show with our unique onscreen polling. If you miss it don’t worry, you can watch highlights on catch-up including individual tracks and more.

Find out more about the bands here:

Miles Kane: MilesKane.com
Tom Odell: TomOdell.com
MS MR: MsMrsounds.com

Xbox One Shown Off on Jimmy Fallon

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Chris Hare

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Jun 18, 2013

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The Xbox One got the Jimmy Fallon treatment last night and you can watch the segment below.

In the video we get information on TV, Kinect, as well as getting to see some Killer Instinct and Forza 5 gameplay. Jimmy Fallon seems to like games, although he’s pretty terrible at them.

Sony’s PS4 is also scheduled to make an appearance later this week.

Check out the video below

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Rhianna Pratchett Collaborates on BeatsBuddy

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Chris Hare

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Jun 18, 2013

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Rhianna Pratchett Collaborates on BeatsBuddy

Reverb Publishing and German indie developer THREAKS are proud to announce today (18th June) that Writers’ Guild of Great Britain award-winner and BAFTA-nominated writer Rhianna Pratchett will be assisting with polishing the script and storyline for the upcoming action-adventure game, Beatbuddy.

Pratchett, who has worked on numerous titles such as the Overlord series, Heavenly Sword, Mirror’s Edge, and the recently rebooted Tomb Raider, learned of Beatbuddy indie studio THREAKS from Grammy-nominated artist Austin Wintory who is creating an exclusive song and level for the game. She was instantly intrigued at the prospect of working with Wintory and the talented minds at THREAKS.

“No matter what you’ve written in the past, it’s the challenges and the people you work with who really matter,” said Pratchett. “I cut my teeth on smaller indie titles, so it’s great to get to do more work in that space again with the THREAKS team.”

Beatbuddy, winner of ‘Best Art’ and ‘Best Sound’ in Intel’s 2012 Level Up Game Demo Contest, implements the innovative idea of allowing players to experience and influence the music in each action-adventure level. Players interact with the environment and a variety of creatures to open paths and solve puzzles throughout their journey. THREAKS has created a breathtaking experience through its patent-pending sound technology that syncs in-game animations with the music.

“When we started with the story of Beatbuddy last year, we initially held off contacting Rhianna because we assumed that she’d be too busy or might not be interested in a small indie project,” said Denis Rogic, art director of THREAKS. “It turned out that it was exactly the kind of thing she was looking for. It’s truly amazing knowing that we have Austin Wintory and Rhianna Pratchett providing their talents to our game.”

In Beatbuddy, gamers will experience an action-adventure game in a whole new way, which incorporates music into every aspect of the beautiful world. Players interact with the environment and a variety of creatures to open paths and solve puzzles throughout their journey. Beatbuddy will be released by Reverb Publishing later this year on PC, MAC, and Linux.

App Update: Shazam for iOS updated to version 6.1

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Andrew Edney

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Jun 18, 2013

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The very cool music identification app Shazam has been updated to version 6.1.

Having tried some different music, I cant honestly say it find’s the song in a matter of seconds, in some cases, only two or three words had been sung. I was very impressed!

This is how Shazam is described:

Lightning fast tagging. Now discover, explore and share more music, TV shows and brands you love in as little as one second.

With unlimited tagging use Shazam as much as you want, and experience more of what you like, faster.

You can also:
○ Save & listen again (30 sec preview)
○ Buy tracks easily on iTunes & find more by tagged artists
○ View extra content as you watch TV
○ Watch music videos & concerts from YouTube
○ Share on Facebook, Twitter & email
○ See streaming lyrics in time to the music
○ Discover new music in Shazam Friends & Charts
○ See when an artist is touring
○ Use it when you don’t have a signal

New on iPhone in 6.1:
○ Shazam Pulse – Find fresh new music and preview from the trending real time charts
○ Friends – Smoother loading
○ New look tab bar:
-Settings is now located on the top left of the home screen
-When a Friend tags, they appear in the tab bar
-Chart updates are displayed in the tab bar
New on iPad in 6.1:
○ Easier to delete tags from Favorites, tap edit then select tags
○ Improved stability in Friends feed
New on iPhone and iPad in 6.1:
○ Shazam Pulse – Discover new music by sampling of what’s being tagged right now. To find it on your iPad, swipe right on the home screen. To find it on your iPhone swipe right in Pulse.

Download now from the Apple App Store

Inteliscope Announces Android App

Jim McCarthy

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Jun 18, 2013

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Inteliscope, the company behind the smart iOS shooting computer for your AR-15 and like long gun, has announced an Android product. Read on for details.

Inteliscope, the company behind the smart iOS shooting computer for your AR-15 and like long gun, has announced an Android product. I told you about the Inteliscope smart shooting computer kit for iOS here, and now they have announced an Android product, due in August. Check out their website here, and check out their latest video here:

Inteliscope has promised a review unit, and I’ve lined up a person to help with a product review. Keep an eye out for our review on iOS soon! In the meantime, check out their website here and pre-order today! June pre-orders will save $30 from the $99 final price.

D-Link Gaming Router Now Available for Pre-Order

Jim McCarthy

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Jun 18, 2013

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D-Link’s AC1300 router aimed at gamers is now available to pre-order. Read on for details.

D-Link’s AC1300 router aimed at gamers is now available to pre-order. This router is aimed at customers who game and who want media priority features in an AC router. Here is the press release:

D-Link^® Gaming Router Now Available for Pre-Order

Hardcore Gamers Can Now Pre-Order D-Link’s New Router at Newegg – Built for Gamers by Gamers Delivering Lag-Free, Uninterrupted Gaming Performance

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – June 17, 2013 – Today D-Link announced the pre-order availability of its most advanced Gaming Router to date, the D-Link^® Gaming Router with Qualcomm^® StreamBoost^™ technology* (DGL-5500). The D-Link Gaming Router offers AC1300 wireless speeds with unique traffic shaping and bandwidth management coupled with four gigabit Ethernet ports to deliver the ultimate in gaming performance, media streaming and network control. The Gaming Router is now available to customers in the U.S. for pre-order through newegg.com and will begin shipping Aug. 1.

“The Gaming Router represents the ultimate in high-performance connectivity to give power users the ability and control they need to do what they love online without the concern or interruption of buffering and lag,” said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “Today’s action role-playing games and MMOs are more competitive than ever and with limited bandwidth coming into the home, gamers need to ensure they’re making the most of their connectivity to maintain an advantage. With Qualcomm StreamBoost technology, the new Gaming Router is designed to do just that – shape the network traffic to help gamers do more and lag less.”

The D-Link Gaming Router features Qualcomm StreamBoost technology designed to deliver a robust connected experience to users of all devices on a home network by intelligently managing and shaping traffic, and giving each device and application the priority and bandwidth required for optimal performance. Unprecedented bandwidth allocation and control features create a harmonious network where applications no longer need to compete for bandwidth, and issues such as buffering video streams, glitchy voice chats and online game latency are minimized. The intuitive StreamBoost interface is designed to allow users to view all computers, tablets, phones, and other connected devices on a home network, as well as the applications they are using and the real-time bandwidth usage of each.

“Whether streaming video on a tablet, downloading content from iTunes or playing the latest online first person shooter, today’s connected home requires smarter management of the Internet traffic,” said Michael Cubbage, director of business development for Qualcomm Atheros’ Wireless and Wired Infrastructure Networking Business Unit. “With D-Link’s new router, users are able to enjoy multiple Internet applications across a variety of devices without issues such as lagging or frozen video. StreamBoost is designed to bring intelligent, fast and easy-to-use networking to the connected home and, as featured in D-Link’s Gaming Router, the best possible experience for every user on the home network.”

More about the Gaming Router (DGL-5500)

The Gaming Router (DGL-5500) delivers the ultimate gaming-optimized network; highlights include:

AC 1300 wireless performance of up to 1300Mbps (867AC+450N), based on Qualcomm VIVE™ 802.11ac technology, designed for greater throughput range for all high demand wireless devices

StreamBoost engine intelligently allocates bandwidth for lag-free gaming, HD video streaming, and clear VoIP calls –prioritizes apps and games like Netflix, YouTube, StarCraft^® II, BitTorrent^®, VUDU^® and Pandora, as well as network devices with an easy-to-use user interface

Out-of-box traffic shaping dynamically manages bandwidth with a sophisticated engine that is app and device aware to provide the best user experience to all connected devices

Cloud-based application profiling ensures the Gaming Router is constantly up-to-date as new apps and games are released for optimized performance

4 Gigabit LAN Ports offer blazing fast wired speeds for demanding applications

WPS Push Button offers simple, secure setup

Availability and Pricing

Serious gamers can visit newegg.com or the D-Link Shop to pre-order a Gaming Router (DGL-5500). The router will ship for $199.99 on August 1.

*Qualcomm VIVE and Qualcomm StreamBoost are products of Qualcomm Atheros

This router is positioned with a premium price point for an AC1300 router; if you are interested in this product, go ahead and pre-order. Shipments will start on August 1st.

Parrot Announces AR Drone 2.0 Updates: Flight Recorder, Directors Mode, and Extended Life Battery

Jim McCarthy

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Jun 18, 2013

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Back at CES2013, we filled you in on Parrot’s plans to upgrade the AR Drone 2.0. Today, availability dates for these upgrades were announced…read on for details.

Back at CES2013, we filled you in on Parrot’s plans to upgrade the AR Drone 2.0. Today, availability dates for these upgrades were announced. Parrot announced a GPS-based flight recorder, which adds autonomous flight and enhanced video recording options; the Director Mode app, which adds the ability to perform controlled video camera shots and adds video editing to the mobile device app; and an enhanced battery that gives longer flight times. Here is the press release:

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0:

Flying further, faster, higher!

In June, Parrot offers AR.Drone 2.0 fans’ to experience even more astonishing flights:

• Flights displayed on 3D, video storage and GPS localization thanks to the new Flight Recorder module;

• Access to Director Mode feature for filming the world from the sky like a pro;

• Increased flight time by 50 percent thanks to a new High Density Battery.

With new features and accessories, beginner and expert pilots will benefit from the most advanced technology and limitless flights!

Flight Recorder: The black box…

As black boxes are standard on commercial aircrafts, Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 will now have the option to utilize the new Flight Recorder system, which can save flight data and GPS-localized information.

When plugged into the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0, this module can accurately (+/- 2 meters) save the exact position of the quadricopter throughout each flight.

The collected data can be viewed in 3D and can be analyzed through the AR.Drone Academy maps.

Equipped with a 4GB Flash memory; Flight Recorder also can record approximately two hours of HD video. This content can be easily shared with the AR.Drone community via the AR.Drone Academy.

Flight Recorder provides access to two additional unique features:

• « Click & Go » Piloting Mode

Thanks to the Flight Recorder module, the pilot and its quadricopter and geolocalized on a map. One click on the piloting smartphone or tablet screen and pilot defines a destination. After adjusting the flight altitude and speed, the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 will reach the selected destination (depending on Wi-Fi range).

• « Return Home » feature

One click on the Home button and the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 goes back to its original departure location.

For expert pilots:

The Flight Recorder module is compatible with MAVLink Open Source communication protocol and can be used with QGround Control solution for defining flight routes.

Also, team at the Delft University of Technology integrated the open source high end autopilot software, paparazzi, in the AR.Drone hardware. There is no need to change the AR.Drone hardware but only to plug in the Parrot Flight Recorder. Next step is to have a laptop with paparazzi on it, to connect the laptop Wi-Fi to the AR.Drone, to launch paparazzi and to click on « compile » so that the software will be put on the AR.Drone. You’re now ready to fly!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/embed/oX423smmPEc?autoplay=1

Wiki Page: http://paparazzi.enac.fr/wiki/AR_Drone_2/getting_started

Flight Recorder is available on www.parrotshopping.com and at select stores.

List of point of sales: www.parrot.com

Price: $129.95 USD

A look at the Mad Catz M.O.J.O. Android Console at E3 2013 with video

Andrew Edney

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Jun 17, 2013

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Last week at E3 we got to speak to Alex “The Big Boy” Verrey about Mad Catz new M.O.J.O. Android console.

M.O.J.O. is basically a supercharged smart phone with no screen that plugs into your flat screen TV to bring the living room experience to mobile gaming. M.O.J.O. is designed to interact seamlessly with our GameSmart controllers, mice, keyboards and headsets, in fact, the entire eco-system of gaming peripherals.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “We also want M.O.J.O. to be a truly open platform. People are already comfortable buying games from Google Play^™, Amazon, TegraZone or any other retailer of their choice. They play those games on their phones and tablets already, and with M.O.J.O., they will be able to play them in the living room at no additional cost. The same approach applies to movies, music and any other digital media. Our focus is on providing the best hardware configured for performance, not forcing people to buy content from us.”

M.O.J.O. is expected to include the Mad Catz C.T.R.L.^RWireless GamePad. A true, console quality controller, the C.T.R.L.^Rfeatures both Bluetooth classic and Bluetooth Smart (4.0) technology which provides ultra-low latency, interference free gaming and exceptional battery life. In addition, the C.T.R.L.^Rfeatures a ‘Mouse-Mode’ which allows gamers to enjoy many software titles originally designed for a touch interface in the comfort of their living room.

And here is Alex to tell us more:

No news yet on a specific release date or price, but watch this space.

What do you think of the MOJO? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown coming to iOS on Thursday

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Andrew Edney

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Jun 17, 2013

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2K and Firaxis Games are happy to announce that the award winning XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be coming to iOS devices this Thursday, June 20^th.

The game will be available via the iTunes App Store for £13.99 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (complete list of supported devices is below).

XCOM: Enemy Unknown for iOS takes the complete XCOM experience of the console and PC version of the game and optimizes it for the touch interface of iOS devices. XCOM: Enemy Unknown for iOS is a universal app that includes GameCenter support and utilizes iCloud functionality so players can save games across their iOS devices.

While not included at launch on June 20^th, the popular head-to-head multiplayer mode in XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be added to iOS at a later date as a free update.

Complete list of supported iOS devices includes the iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5^th Generation.

Are you going to buy it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Two Minute Review of the Samsung GALAXY S4 S View Cover

Andrew Edney

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Jun 17, 2013

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If you have the Samsung GALAXY S4 then you might want to look at the S View Cover to keep it safe – here is our two minute review.

Protect the front of your Samsung Galaxy S4 from scratches, scrapes and front-on impacts with the official S View Cover. This case replaces the original back cover of your S4, clipping onto the back of your device without adding any bulk, and then folds over the front when not in use. This means that the most important part of the phone, the screen, is protected from harm without the added thickness and weight normally associated with flip cases.

View and action incoming calls and messages

Aptly named, the official S View case for Samsung Galaxy S4 includes a cut out which allows you to view incoming calls and messages at a glance through the front cover as well as being able to receive a call without having to open the front of the case.

Durable construction offers premium protection for your screen

Made from high quality synthetic materials, this flip cover will keep your Samsung Galaxy S4 screen looking good as new. The cover is tough enough to withstand day-to-day punishment without blemishing, so both your phone and cover will stay looking sharp for longer.

Official Samsung accessory made for the Galaxy S4

This is an official Samsung product, so is made to the highest standards with the best quality materials. It is designed specifically for use with the Samsung Galaxy S4, so offers a perfect fit, and does not impede the use of any of the functions such as the power and volume buttons, headphone and charging ports, or front and rear cameras.

What’s in the Box?

The box contains the case only.

A Closer Look

Using the Cover

Final Thoughts

The Samsung GALAXY S4 may only have been available for a short time but already there are numerous cases available for it.

The S View Cover is one of the best on the market with it not only protecting your S4, but also enabling to you see important information on the screen without having to open the case up. This may not seem like a bit deal but it helps to protect the screen and also keep it clean.

You also have the ability to answer, or reject incoming phone calls via the little window on the front cover.

One thing I really liked was that the screen turned itself on when I opened up the cover and off when I closed it. It just saves having to press another button to fire up the S4.

The S View Cover looks the part too, and doesn’t weigh a lot, in fact, it hardly weighs anything so it won’t add to the overall weight of your S4 by very much at all.

The S View Cover is available now for $41.99 from MobileFun and it well worth the money to keep your new prized possession safe! It’s keeping mine safe right now!

The Sims 3 Island Paradise is Heating Up!

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Chris Hare

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Jun 17, 2013

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The Sims 3 Island Paradise is Heating Up!

The Sims 3 Island Paradise is on the horizon! With this summer’s hottest offering releasing next week, The Sims Studio reveals today the never before seen trailer that captures all the fun in the sun moments that await players this tropical world.

With mermaids, monsters, shark attacks, underwater woohoo and so much more, The Sims 3 Island Paradise delivers hysterical and horrific gameplay moments that are sure to leave your Sims yearning for their next adventure.

And if this trailer whets your appetite for more The Sims 3 Island Paradise, be sure to tune into The Sims Live Broadcast tomorrow, 18th June at 10AM PDT featuring a live demo of the game’s underwater features. Plus a new team member from The Sims 4 will be joining to discuss the inspiration behind the creation of the newest Sims coming in 2014. Visit http://www.thesims.com/live to watch.

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The Sims 3 Island Paradise is currently available for pre-order and drops anchor in retail stores and for digital download on Origin.com on June 28 2013. Players who pre-order will receive the Limited Edition version of the game that comes with the Island Survival Pack – a new set of content that equips your Sims with the necessities to scrape together an existence on a deserted island. As an added challenge, if 4,000 copies of The Sims 3 Island Paradise are ordered on Origin, everyone who pre-ordered before June 21 will automatically receive The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay!

New adventures await your Sims on the sunny shores and beneath the glistening waters in The Sims™ 3 Island Paradise, the next expansion pack to release from the The Sims 3 franchise. In this game, Sims will embark on an unforgettable journey or make themselves a new home in this bountiful utopia. Nautical Sims can even take the helm of fully customizable houseboats setting sail between islands and diving underwater to uncover sunken treasure. With innovative features never seen before in The Sims PC franchise and a world of new possibilities on land and in sea, your Sims will reap the benefits of their own island paradise. The Sims 3 Island Paradise is available on 25th June. For more information, please visit http://www.thesims.com/the-sims-3-island-paradise.

Marvel Heroes Save the Mobile World with Launch of Avengers Alliance

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Chris Hare

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Jun 17, 2013

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Marvel Heroes Save the Mobile World with Launch of Avengers Alliance

Award-winning Facebook game Marvel: Avengers Alliance launches for the first time on iOS and soon Android, bringing missions and special agents to the mobile audience

Today, the first social game based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero characters, Avengers Alliance, launches on, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and soon Android Smartphone and tablet devices! This release brings the expansive Marvel Universe and original Marvel: Avengers Alliance storyline to gamers and Super Hero fans alike via mobile screens.

Avengers Alliance features turn-based combat in a role-playing experience that features a cast of more than 40 familiar Marvel Super Heroes and 180 Super Villains. The game takes place in the wake of a galaxy-wide disaster known as The Pulse, which exposes Manhattan to attack from the world’s most formidable villains. Players are recruited as an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., the secret peace-keeping organisation of the Marvel Universe, to enlist and lead teams of Super Heroes, such as Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Spider-Man and more. Players unlock Super Hero allies and abilities, train their teams, and test their mettle against the deadliest foes the world has ever seen.

All of the epic story developments that have unfolded in Marvel: Avengers Alliance on Facebook are available for play upon its launch on mobile. Players will have no time to lose before embarking on over 60 crime-fighting missions, with additional missions and chapters to come. The world doesn’t stop growing, though, as all S.H.I.E.L.D. agents can expect ongoing updates with new missions, storylines, Super Heroes, upgraded abilities, equipment, weapons and costumes for unlock and purchase.

Today’s mobile launch of Avengers Alliance makes a secret agent out of any mobile gamer and Marvel fan, and recruits them into the most otherworldly adventure they’ve ever experienced. The world needs saving, and S.H.I.E.L.D. needs leaders, so begin your mission today!

Avengers Alliance is now available for free for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on the iTunes App Store at here.