Monthly Archives: March 2015

App Store Update: March 19

Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.

Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

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Magenta Arcade – ($1.99)

"MAGENTA ARCADE is a finger-based top-down shooter brought to you by Long Hat House. Become a god! Your finger is a weapon, but also your greatest weakness. Know when to touch the screen to attack or retract to defend yourself!"

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App Store Update: March 19

Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.

Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

march19

Magenta Arcade – ($1.99)

"MAGENTA ARCADE is a finger-based top-down shooter brought to you by Long Hat House. Become a god! Your finger is a weapon, but also your greatest weakness. Know when to touch the screen to attack or retract to defend yourself!"

Continue reading…

Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 Release Date Announced

Red Dot Studios has revealed that Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is coming out next month, "probably" on April 14.

CMS 2015 puts you in the role of a mechanic, repairing cars for demanding clients as you slowly expand your repair service empire. You can also buy junk cars to renovate and sell at a profit, or become a car collector.

Missions are randomly generated, and a visual tuning feature - new to the 2015 edition - allows you to replace and fine-tune car parts. There are 16 base car models, and "additional DLCs currently in development" will no doubt add more to the line-up.

CMS 2015 was successfully Kickstarted last month, earning over $18,000 USD.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 Release Date Announced

Red Dot Studios has revealed that Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is coming out next month, "probably" on April 14.

CMS 2015 puts you in the role of a mechanic, repairing cars for demanding clients as you slowly expand your repair service empire. You can also buy junk cars to renovate and sell at a profit, or become a car collector.

Missions are randomly generated, and a visual tuning feature - new to the 2015 edition - allows you to replace and fine-tune car parts. There are 16 base car models, and "additional DLCs currently in development" will no doubt add more to the line-up.

CMS 2015 was successfully Kickstarted last month, earning over $18,000 USD.

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Valve’s Vive VR Will Be Pricey, HTC Says

While an exact price hasn't been announced yet for Valve and HTC's upcoming VR headset, one HTC executive warns: Vive VR won't be cheap.

In an interview with MCV, HTC's executive director of marketing Jeff Gattis mentions the Vive VR's "slightly higher price point," which he refers to as a trade-off for the "premium VR experience" both companies aim to deliver with the headset.

IGN's demo of Vive VR was extremely positive, which seems in line with most people's hands-on experiences with the headset.

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Valve’s Vive VR Will Be Pricey, HTC Says

While an exact price hasn't been announced yet for Valve and HTC's upcoming VR headset, one HTC executive warns: Vive VR won't be cheap.

In an interview with MCV, HTC's executive director of marketing Jeff Gattis mentions the Vive VR's "slightly higher price point," which he refers to as a trade-off for the "premium VR experience" both companies aim to deliver with the headset.

IGN's demo of Vive VR was extremely positive, which seems in line with most people's hands-on experiences with the headset.

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Nick Frost Back for The Huntsman, 3 More Dwarfs Cast

Three new actors will join Nick Frost as dwarfs in the cast of the Snow White and the Huntsman prequel, The Huntsman.

Despite earlier claims that Frost would sit the prequel out along with Toby Jones and Eddie Marsan, THR reports that Frost will reprise his role as the dwarf Nion. British actors Rob Brydon, Alexandra Roach (The Iron Lady), and Sheridan Smith will join him as dwarves.

Nick Frost in Snow White and the Huntsman Nick Frost in Snow White and the Huntsman

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Mr. T Doing DIY Show Called I Pity the Tool

Mr. T (A-Team, Rocky III) is set to host I Pity the Tool, a home renovation series for DIY Network.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show has landed a straight-to-series order, and will have Mr. T tearing down and remodeling outdated homes. While Mr. T himself will likely be tasked with the destruction, the remodeling will be led by interior designer and HGTV Design Star winner Tiffany Brooks.

Mr T 2 Image courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter.

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Mr. T Doing DIY Show Called I Pity the Tool

Mr. T (A-Team, Rocky III) is set to host I Pity the Tool, a home renovation series for DIY Network.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show has landed a straight-to-series order, and will have Mr. T tearing down and remodeling outdated homes. While Mr. T himself will likely be tasked with the destruction, the remodeling will be led by interior designer and HGTV Design Star winner Tiffany Brooks.

Mr T 2 Image courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter.

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