Bottom line: While there is nothing particularly innovative about this app, the game portion of it is enjoyable and the required math elements are a nice touch. And it's also those wisecracking Madagascar Penguins saving the day. And I love me some Penguins. Best for kids ages 7-11. Free lite version available.
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The official game for the new hit animated movie, Epic, features amazing graphics, sound, and game play from Gameloft and Fox Studios. I haven't yet seen the movie (it's on the list for this summer!) but the reviews for it are mostly good. And this tie-in app is perfect for older users who like earning credits, fighting battles, and building up a world, like my 9 and 11 year old sons.
With single player and multiplayer modes, I can't pretend I really understand the game, even after trying it. But I can assure you that my sons think it's awesome, and know exactly what to do! The game starts with a built-in tutorial teaching game play, a great way for those less experienced with this kind of game.
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Bottom line: a terrific app for kids ages 3 and up from the fine folks at Animal Planet. Includes educational games, fun animation and original music, all revolving around kids' favorite pets.
Continue reading "Animal Planet Hide & Seek Pets — Review" »
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Lots of apps are submitted to Smart Apps Central but few come with the opportunity to interview a handsome A-List Hollywood actor.
Punky Dunk and the Gold Fish is a darling adaptation of an out of print children's book first published in 1912 that happens to be read by Matthew Modine. Recently, I had the chance to chat with him and learn about the Punky Dunk Project, his book app Full Metal Jacket Diary, and to try my hardest to get the scoop on the Steve Jobs biopic in which he stars with Ashton Kutcher.
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In what is shaping up to be a battle of epic proportions we have Minecraft Pocket Edition vs. Angry Birds in this year's APP Bowl. Will the ground game of the app from Mojang be able to chip away at Rovio Entertainment's speedy air game?
Will the crafty Miners be able to hold off the Murderous Birds (I'm looking at you Ray Lewis)?
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Bottom Line: A simple age appropriate story with a happy ending becomes a full day's entertainment with the countless energetic animations and a week's worth of language arts lessons with the comprehensive teacher's resource guide.
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Bottom Line: An app to help children celebrate the season in style with some familiar faces. It has more to see and do than the million watt light display causing a traffic jam at the end of my street.
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