Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on the iPhone

The Force Unleashed begins the way every Star Wars title does…the yellow text crawls dramatically up the screen, setting the stage for the adventure which is about to take place.  As that yellow scroll begins to fade, most of us will feel a slight tingle in our spine as the anticipation builds.  Then again, Star Wars has been something of a mixed bag lately.  Will this thrill and excite the way the original movies did in the 1970’s and 1980’s.  Or, will it be an overpriced, over-hyped event with a special effects albatross weighing it down.  Because it takes place in the time between the two trilogies…anything is possible.  Let’s take a closer look.

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Review: Insaniquarium Deluxe: Here fishy, fishy, fishy…

Editor’s note: Astraware recently released Insaniquarium Deluxe. It’s a revamped version of an old classic, and it’s the only aquarium game I can think of where your fish-raising efforts take a backseat to fending off alien attacks. When Astraware approached us about doing a review, I had an idea. Since we have more writers and readers using a greater variety of devices than ever at JAMM, we could cover more than one version of the game.

But instead of writing separate reviews for the same game on Palm and Windows Mobile, why not set up a conversation between a user from each? Besides, hardly any two people play a game the same way, and I thought it would be fun to compare notes. Heather and her Palm Centro got on board with me and my Axim x51v, and we let loose. Heather’s comments are in black below, and mine are in blue.

Let us know how you like this kind of review. We sure had fun writing it!

Lauren: Why would killer creatures from outer space invade an aquarium? I mean, don’t they have anything better to do? What do the aliens have against the cute guppies, anyway?

Heather: I’m not sure why aliens need to kill little fish. They are innocent! Must be pretty boring in space.

Lauren: The aliens have got to be pretty tiny to fit into the tank. Hee!

Heather: I didn’t think about the alien size, that is true.

Lauren: That’s it! A size inferiority complex.

Heather: Must be. Plus, I also think they are mad that they don’t have any legs.

Lauren: Killer aquatic alien midget paraplegics.

Heather: I think Spielberg is working on that movie right now.

Lauren: So, what’d you think?

Heather: I’ve had a lot of fun….fish everywhere…collecting money and feeding them…and figuring out what kills them!

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Coming Soon: Travel Genius — Master the World

Herocraft Travel Genius

Once upon a time, way back in grade school, I could name state capitals, rivers, mountains, locate international cities, etc. I have found that as you get older that information seems to be replaced by things like remembering when the mortgage payment is due, and which gas station has the cheapest gas. As the world continues to get smaller and smaller, keeping up in business world and with world events, requires that we know more than just how to get home at night. Well, get your brain ready, because HeroCraft is launching ‘Travel Genius’ on August 25 for Palm, Windows Mobile, and Symbian. Travel Genius instantly morphs you into a world explorer as it quizes you on your world knowledge, and helps teach you about our planet. You will travel to over 700 different locations across 6 maps, and be able to unlock bonus arcade games. See the world without ever leaving home! Are you ready for the challege?

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Astraware: The Bombs Bursting In Air Can Mean Only One Thing…FREE STUFF!

July Fourth weekend is nearly upon us here in the United States.  And then can mean only one thing.  It is time for the bombs bursting in air and the rockets red glare to give proof in the night that both of your drunken hands are still there.  Yup, that’s right…time for fireworks.

If you are like me, though, maybe you have small kids.  And maybe they don’t like bright flashing lights, and loud booming sounds.  Or, maybe you just don’t particularly like to let them play with fire and explosives.  Regardless, Astraware has a great application for you.

Just in time for the Fourth of July, they have released an updated version of their popular Astraware Fireworks application.  Astraware fireworks is available free for Palm OS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Mobile Smartphone.  Just head over to Astraware and download your copy today.

The good tidings don’t stop there, however.  Astraware also announced today the release of their classic game (based on the PC game by Digital-Eel) Big Box of Blocks for S60 phones.  In order to celebrate the release, Astraware Club Members can download Big Box of Blocks for a limited time absolutely free for Palm OS, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile Smartphone, or S60.  Not a club member yet?  Hurry over here to sign up, and then download the game from Astraware’s site.

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