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A wonderful New Year Wish to everyone ...
I have been working on a new Windows Mobile App / Game Review site. It has been in the work for a while now and I think it is a good time to introduce it to you guys.
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We try and review each app / game trying to focus on the Pros and Cons of each of them.
Site URL : http://www.bestwindowsmobileapps.com/ ( if thats too hard to remember plz use wmArcade.com it will redirect you to us )
Games Category : - it is a work in progress : http://www.bestwindowsmobileapps.com/windows-mobile-games
If you guys can give some suggestions as to what is wrong with the site, how we can improve it etc. That would be great. Praises are welcome too
If you wish to Subscribe via RSS : RSS link
We are working hard to add more content. Thanks to the great team of reviewers we have. Looking fwd to hear your thoughts
We find the interesting Windows Mobile Apps and Games, then we test and score them so our readers can make an informed choice before purchasing or downloading these apps. If you are after Windows Mobile Freeware then you might want to check our sister site : 1800PocketPc.com
How to Interpret our Rating System :
We rate the Windows Mobile on various factors like
User Interface : is it finger friendly, does it look nice, etc
Features : what does the app do, has it got any feature that makes it stand apart from other similar apps
Ease of Use : is the app intuitive, has it got good documentation on how to use, etc
Re-use Value : Once you install it will you go back to this app or just forget about it and why
For games we also consider
Graphics : has the game for good graphics ?
Sound : is the music and sound effect appealing or annoying ?
We rate all of the above mentioned criteria from 1-5 , one being the least appealing and five being the very best. Then we give the app an over all score.
It looks good and has useful info. I will take a longer visit later but I liked it. Thanks.
kimtyson said:
It looks good and has useful info. I will take a longer visit later but I liked it. Thanks.
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you are welcome. I am glad you like it.
Just had a quick look...
maybe you should categorize the games by supported screen resolution, cause there are games which are not supported by WVGA resolution, and it would be rreally nice If you could open the games section and view only the games which work on your devices screen!!!
Sorry if its already on site and I missed it, as I said - just a quick look..
Truely we required this type of info sharere..
Thanx for sharing bro..Excelent work dear..
Is it possible that you can provide the beta or under testing app info for WM6.5 also.
I think when your reviewing games do graphics, gameplay and sound
Because gameplay is what motivates you to play the game further.
and i like your site!
It looks like a blog site a bit and when i go to a review site it turns me away when it look big and like a blog.
flyboy
@ Kristaps-K9-Lv : with the level of fragmentation on WM it will be hard, but we will try and include the supported resolutions ( provided we can get the info from the developer, coz we currently dont have the resources to test it on all available resolutions. May be this will change in the future )
@ psolunke: thanks . At the moment we are trying to focus on games and apps that are out of beta and ready for widespread use. If we get more reviewers down the line we might be able to include those
@flyboyovyick2k9 : excellent idea we will try and add gameplay in to the future reviews.
I have never been to this site, but its one for the bookmarks! Looks nice and clean. Easy to use and very useful!
Maybe a new URL though? I dont like the bestwindowsmobileapps.com too much of a mouthful. Thats my only complaint though!
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I have never been to this site, but its one for the bookmarks! Looks nice and clean. Easy to use and very useful!
Maybe a new URL though? I dont like the bestwindowsmobileapps.com too much of a mouthful. Thats my only complaint though!
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Thats a fair call. We will keep the name for link structure and SEO results.
but here is an easy name to remember wmArcade.com that will take you to bestwindowsmobileapps.com. Hope you guys like it
Related
**UPDATE*
See the bottom of this post for XAP
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g'day all.
I'm currently writing a quick tip calculator for WP7, i know there are billions of them but there arent many free apps on wp7 yet with everyone trying to make some money and i wanted to release something quick, easy and free just to check out how much hassle the approval process is and see how long it takes MS to get something out once submitted
I wanted to keep it in styling with WP7 as much as possible, let me know what you think
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Evening guys, finally getting off my lazy ass and submitting this ( year 5 months later and yes I'm aware no one cares about tip calculators ) but I just wanted to give it out here first see if anyone wants to give it a go and make any suggestions and whats broken or what would be better. I designed it because tip apps are everywhere but they always look like ass. Whilst they are always going to be rubbish , you might aswell have one which fits the WP7 metro theme... and the name tip metro, I'd like it changes, so suggestions please !
This is a great design. A very unique take on the function. Great work!
BTW, how did you get the image?
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This is a great design. A very unique take on the function. Great work!
BTW, how did you get the image?
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Thanks for the kind words.
The image was just found on google when searching for windows 7 phone. its just the stock one also use in the emulator. Then added my app front end image and then skewed at an angle.
Looks really nice and refreshing from some of the apps that don't look like they belong in the metro UI. Good Job!
With 90+ tip calc apps on the marketplace... I cannot find your app!! Please help!! The interface looks awesome!!
What is the icon I am looking for on marketplace? Thanks!
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With 90+ tip calc apps on the marketplace... I cannot find your app!! Please help!! The interface looks awesome!!
What is the icon I am looking for on marketplace? Thanks!
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Sorry for the delayed response.
I intend to have this fully released on the marketplace ( for free ) soon.
If it takes too long to go through approval ill host the .xap and distribute it here for you and anyone else who wants it
Bump magic Bump.... new info in main post
Hiii
Looking a nice design
Design makes a difference!
I really like the use of the panorama here. This app is a perfect example of how the use of a simple control change the perceived quality and the functionality of an app.
Liking it so far!
Also really like it. Clean, simple, and easy to use. Great work!
Thanks for the nice comments guys, apologies for the delayed response.
when it's fully finished ( still a few small issues ) ill put the XAP here but an Ad supported one will hit the market place. I have just been really lazy at getting it finished
Iphone App Review And Ipad App Review
Tip Calculator for iPhone was designed exclusively for the finger tap user interface of the iPhone. It’s fun to use and quick to download. thanx for sharing the great information,,,, great work done,,,,,,,
pezley said:
an Ad supported one will hit the market place. I have just been really lazy at getting it finished
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Awww...ads...
Name : Gears
Gears is an excellent puzzle game that delivers complete and total freedom to the player because it does not contain snap-grid. It allows you to be creative with your own solutions.
Challenge your brain against 125 uniquely designed levels and many more that will come in future upgrades!
NOW 50 LEVELS ARE FREE IN TRIAL VERSION!!!
Download link :
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Source : Ante Maric
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Looks interesting, I'll try to the demo. Does it have xbox live achivements support ?
WTF not available in my location.
Why would you ever do that
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WTF not available in my location.
Why would you ever do that
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I am pretty sure I published it internationally but than I also uploaded 8 screenshots yet only 5 are there. Microsoft have some serious issues with updated app hub. I'll try to contact them to fix this.
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Looks interesting, I'll try to the demo. Does it have xbox live achivements support ?
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I'm sorry, but no, it is not xbox live title.
LOL! The Smithsonian could have used this game before designing their Presidentially inspired "Department of Innovation" logo!
(Yes, they eventually got tired of being mocked & changed it.)
Can I make a request to the Programmer/OP here. I have been trying this game and I found something about it I hate...
When you try to place a small Gear, it will be right under your finger, so it's hard to place unless you put it down and try to move it a few times till it falls into the right place. Can I make a request when you click on the small gear that it goes just above the point ot touch, so you can see where you place it?
I have seen other games move above your touch point and makes it a lot easier to use/play
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Can I make a request to the Programmer/OP here. I have been trying this game and I found something about it I hate...
When you try to place a small Gear, it will be right under your finger, so it's hard to place unless you put it down and try to move it a few times till it falls into the right place. Can I make a request when you click on the small gear that it goes just above the point ot touch, so you can see where you place it?
I have seen other games move above your touch point and makes it a lot easier to use/play
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I will look into this. As a workaround you can place a gear over some other gear (to make it go red). Then you can release it (it will not fall down) and put your finger down somewhere else on the screen and move it.
BTW, I'm sorry because bug fix isn't out yet. Had some problems with submission so I removed it from the marketplace because Microsoft will not publish new version before next week and I wanted to avoid bad reviews from angry users.
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I will look into this. As a workaround you can place a gear over some other gear (to make it go red). Then you can release it (it will not fall down) and put your finger down somewhere else on the screen and move it.
BTW, I'm sorry because bug fix isn't out yet. Had some problems with submission so I removed it from the marketplace because Microsoft will not publish new version before next week and I wanted to avoid bad reviews from angry users.
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Thanks... Just trying to help..
I do know the summission process can be a PIA with MS....
I have finally managed to get v1.1 on the marketplace. Now you can all enjoy and make sure you post here if you have any problems.
Now we have a video!
Wondered where is the download link
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Wondered where is the download link
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Just click on the picture below "Download link:" or open games category in marketplace on your device and search for gears, you'll find it in no time.
Price drop...now only $0.99 !!!
Did anyone managed to pass all 100 levels?
Now free for a limited time!!!!
thanks! Cool game
I really likes this one. Thanks.
Great game!!
Thanks for making it free, I'm really enjoying it.
Positive feedback coming your way immediately
Not free anymore, but still...you have 20 levels for free and option to buy it for only $0.99.
Name: Metrotube
Previously known as 'LazyTube', Metrotube has been re-designed and redeveloped from the ground up specifically for Windows Phone Mango. You'll find a ton of new features... robust playlist management, secondary tile pinning, expanded author info, powerful search and most importantly, a really awesome and easy to use Metro UI.
FREE upgrade for all existing LazyTube users
Unrestricted, unlimited, ad-free trial
Only pay if you feel we deserve it
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Source: LazywormApps.com
Download Link: http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=8d93224f-2808-e011-9264-00237de2db9e
my honest initial impression is it runs almost as if its a native app
while some may not like the change to use universal audio versus in app audio, I thought it was a nice touch
listening to some music under my lock screen was also a great addition
overall I'm impressed
Hey Atta and Mike,
congratulations on the release. With Metrotube you guys haven't only raised the bar for all 3rd party developments out there, but official apps as well. You can really be proud of yourselves. If I hadn't purchased LazyTube/Metrotube months ago, I would definitely do so now.
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Hey Atta and Mike,
congratulations on the release. With Metrotube you guys haven't only raised the bar for all 3rd party developments out there, but official apps as well. You can really be proud of yourselves. If I hadn't purchased LazyTube/Metrotube months ago, I would definitely do so now.
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And we couldn't have done it without awesome beta testers / translators like you !
Yeah Cool thx
First of all good job it is looking nice
Second, do you use the mp4's for video playback or do you use flv?
Also would it be possible to retrieve the results of the desktop youtube? Since Im getting the results of the mobile youtube, which misses a lot of videos.
Keep it up man, it looks promising!
If i could, i'd buy it right now.
I purchased and its by far the best Youtube app for WP7!
You know, I had been avoiding this app as just another Youtube app that did no better than visiting the site, itself. I finally tried it out of boredom and I have to say that I'm highly impressed. It's intuitive, functional, and quick. Damned good job. I'm glad I gave it a chance.
Really amazing! Nice job.
I would like to know if you plan on adding a download option in future?
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Also would it be possible to retrieve the results of the desktop youtube? Since Im getting the results of the mobile youtube, which misses a lot of videos.
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Same here, i can't view/play almost any of the VEVO videos.
Best youtube app so far....supertube have to catch up...
And yea i cant view or play VEVO videos =(
Thank you for this app, really liking it. However, here are some suggestions:
When watching a video in full screen and enlarging it, the video is not centered but shifted to the right or to the bottom (depending on the aspect ratio of the video)
There should be an option to resume playback
Could you add an option to disable the flipping of the application tile?
Oh yes, and the possibility to download videos would be great!
Keep up the good work
FourSpotProject said:
Thank you for this app, really liking it. However, here are some suggestions:
When watching a video in full screen and enlarging it, the video is not centered but shifted to the right or to the bottom (depending on the aspect ratio of the video)
There should be an option to resume playback
Could you add an option to disable the flipping of the application tile?
Oh yes, and the possibility to download videos would be great!
Keep up the good work
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You won't see the possibility to download videos in Metrotube as it violates Youtube's terms of service.
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You won't see the possibility to download videos in Metrotube as it violates Youtube's terms of service.
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Ah ok, I didn't knew that, thanks for pointing that out.
vevo videos and other seemingly absent content?
Bump. Please post the XAP here since you're pulling this off the Marketplace LazyWormApps. Thanks.
Please give us your xap as we already paid for your excellent app
I hate Google
Hopefully someone can get the XAP. Will suck badly if a hard reset was required and unable to get this app back.
Will it be allowed to post the xap here after they pulled it from the market?
Sent from my Spark using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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You won't see the possibility to download videos in Metrotube as it violates Youtube's terms of service.
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If he's pulling it out of the marketplace there's no reason to comply with the ToS
[FREE & AD-FREE][GAME]Soar -A Crazy Ship Shooter with intense battles![U]July 8, 2012
Byte Code Canada announces Soar, a new Windows Phone Game to the marketplace.
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Soar is a WP7 game built around flying space ships, dodging asteroids, and saving humans. It includes achievements, a local store, powerups, and much more. If you are a gamer who enjoys intense space battles, you will enjoy this title for sure.
Features
Missions(Mars and Earth)
Skins
Asteroid Dismemberment
Power-Ups
Local Store
Achievements
Day and Night
Dynamically Animated Menus
Leaderboards
Saves
Advanced Particle Engine
Fun!
Availability
Soar is available in 40 different countries, for free & ad-free.
Other Info
Byte Code Canada is really me, just a 16 year old from Toronto, Ontario. I will tell you what I learned to make this game.
Well, this is a list of the books I read:
C# 4.0 - The Complete Reference - 1000 pages 1st one, I have experiences in other languages, if you do go ahead and get this one.
O'Rielly XNA 4.0 - 500 pages I just read the 2D Sections and WP7 Section.
Professional Windows Phone 7 Game Development - 500 pages I read a little, learned how to structure everything. I decided to make my own Game Structure(The Foundation, would be another way to call it).
For Silverlight, I didn't really do much on it, but it's where I started from. I made a Black Jack game, while learning C#.
App Hub - silverlight for windows phone
That link is a great tutorial series on the basics of Silverlight. I am sure that there are books about it.
If you are starting to learn C# without any programming experience: Beginning Visual C# 2010, 1st Edition - Is a great beginner book.
Also, just learning the language is not even 10% of the programming. I recommend getting an Algorithm Book such as: How to Think About Algorithms - A great book, just starting it, has lots of nice math and such. But Algorithms are for after you know C#.
Also, never give up Programming is the future.
I recommend downloading the PDFs, and if you really like the book, just buy it. That's what I do when I finish a good programming book
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Wow man, good job if you really are 16.. I've been a life long fan of space shooter type games and this one looks really good, I'll try this out and let you know if I find anything weird.
On a related note, I've been trying to program games like this myself for ages and got very close to getting one going with Game Maker 7.0 but never had the vision to keep going... your game is made from the ground up and thus far superior to anything I could come up with.. keep at it, and you'll probably make something of yourself soon.
wow great if you're 16!!!!!!!!
I read you have read some great books, try to read something about functional and reactive programming implementation in c#, but not all in a day, get it easy
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Wow man, good job if you really are 16.. I've been a life long fan of space shooter type games and this one looks really good, I'll try this out and let you know if I find anything weird.
On a related note, I've been trying to program games like this myself for ages and got very close to getting one going with Game Maker 7.0 but never had the vision to keep going... your game is made from the ground up and thus far superior to anything I could come up with.. keep at it, and you'll probably make something of yourself soon.
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Thank you, it was okay for a first game, I am starting to make 3D Games right now, way more exciting
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wow great if you're 16!!!!!!!!
I read you have read some great books, try to read something about functional and reactive programming implementation in c#, but not all in a day, get it easy
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I am trying to read up on it right now.
Soar is now free and ad free as a gift to the community. <3.
XDA Members after some truly dire results with advertising - with well over 100k downloads making less than $20 a month I have recently dropped all free versions of Asteroid 2012 3D on Android
*** UPDATE : ADDED A FREE TO DOWNLOAD TIME LIMITED VERSION HERE WITH IAP TO UNLOCK ***
However, I have updated it hugely over the last three months, it now features:
Upgradeable Main Weapon
Multiple Secondary Weapons
Xperia PLAY Optimised
Realtime LIghting FX
Online Highscore Tables
Improved Game Mechanics
New UI
and it is available to all you wonderful members for the 'huge' sum of 99cents, 69pence or 80euro cents and I'm calling upon you all to help spread the word about this little app whether thats through Google+, Twitter or Facebook - I would really appreciate any exposure you can provide to let people know about this game...
Attached are some screenshots to whet your appetite, feel free to use on any social networks to help spread the news
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And a video of the previous version without all the latest updates:
Xperia PLAY Optimised version is now live on the Google Play store
So here it is, the link to the Google Play store is here, Amazon AppStore is here
I look forward to your suggestions for the app - please email them to the address in the app description or send me a DM here ( I have the xda app on my phone so you should get a speedy reply ) and I apologise for the length of this post!
Best Regards,
Mark
Wow, very cheap, good game.
thanks for share.
Looks like a worthy purchase!!
Thank you for your kindness people.I really appreciate any exposure this can get!
All the best,
Mark
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Pretty COOL ! Keep up that good work
Fancy helping out? Vote for me here in the Arcade section:
http://awards.tiga.org/awards_categories.php
All votes very much appreciated !
Regards,
Mark
well done mate!
Hi Mark,
First of all congrats on the game, well done, the animation is really smooth and detailed.
Did you consider switching to the free-to-play model? This usually works much better on Android.
One comment, I'm not sure, maybe it's only me, but the back button doesn't respond as it should be, ie. I would expect it to bring me back to the main menu while playing.
Cheers,
Tom
Hi Tom,
Thanks! I can add the back button easily bit my children often end up accidentally hitting it in game so as they formed part of my play testing I took it out...
If you think it would be better let me know and I'll drop an update
Regards
Mark
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Thanks! I can add the back button easily bit my children often end up accidentally hitting it in game so as they formed part of my play testing I took it out...
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No problem!
As I said, it's only my personal opinion.
Do you plan to expand the gameplay?
Haha Tom,
It's all good feedback there's only so much playtesting I can get my 6 and 9yr olds to do.. I need your ideas and comments...
And yes, I have plans for a second game mode, I'm in the final stages of adding xperia play controls and then I'll be back to fun stuff
Regards,
Mark
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Great game, I'm enjoying it very much. One thing though, is there any chance of making the on-screen controls bigger? Even on my Gnote, I find the left virtual stick very small, making it overly sensitive.
Hi Iron Doktor,
Thank you for your kind comments, I will take a second look at the virtual controls in an upcoming update.
Best regards,
Mark
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
Update just posted to Google Play - now contains Xperia PLAY controls for those of you with the device
Many thanks to poo-tang of xperiagamer.com for providing the excellent beta testing!
This kind of reminds me of the Asteroid game on the 64.
Thanks pLuhhmm Hope you are enjoying it if you bought it
thanks mate
it looks like very worthy purchase
roger220, pakroid thanks
Just to let you know I am adding in a couple of extra game modes soon - and when I release that version the price will rise back up to $1.60, £1, €1.24
All the best,
Mark
Okay,
I just pushed an update to Google Play - It now allows you to retest network connectivity at the Game Over screen so you can submit those awesome scores should your network have timed out during play or if it wasn't connected in the first place before playing... Now you have no excuse not to get the highest score and post it
Regards,
Mark