Posts Tagged ‘Spa’
Ballistic Balloons 1.2 released for iOS – Fun for all Ages
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 August 2012 01:00 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 22 August 2012 01:00
Independent developer Edward O’Connor today introduces Ballistic Balloons 1.2, his brand new gaming title for iOS devices. Ballistic Balloons manages to coalesce simplicity and a cheerful theme into one action packed endless runner suitable for any age. Play as a balloon flying up through the sky. But wait! There are branches, birds, kites, and other objects in your way. Using the accelerometer, you need to tilt the device side to side while flying up in order to avoid these pesky objects. Continue reading
Tags: age, Apples, Ballston, brand new game, flying up through the sky, game device, independent developer, iPad, iphone, ipod touch, kids game, large time, simple game, sky, Spa, store, time, today, touch games | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Tune into Planet Kwalee, a great new indie game podcast
Last Updated on Thursday, 2 August 2012 03:30 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 2 August 2012 03:30
iOS indie game developers, Kwalee, are keen to let the world behind-the-scenes in their studio and so they have launched the Planet Kwalee podcast on iTunes. The Kwalee staff discuss news, events and their favourite games as well as offering behind-the-scenes insights into their own iPhone app projects. Listeners can experience a slice of life inside an indie game studio and discover news about Kwalee’s next apps. Continue reading
Tags: Development, favourite games, game studio, gamespot uk, Indie, indie game developers, iphone, leamington spa, life, liggett, purrfect, PUSSY, show, slice of life, Spa, staff, studio, Twitter, Working | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Talented iOS Developer Promoted at Kwalee
Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 04:00 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 24 July 2012 04:00
As Kwalee approach the release of their second iOS game, Pussy Flip: Purrfect Reversi, the development teams behind them have been working hard to complete their turn-based games. With this occurring, Kwalee has appointed a new Team Leader. With an exceptional academic record, and plenty of iOS development experience, James Munro has been a valuable member of the Kwalee development team since the early days, earning him the new role Team Leader/Programmer. Continue reading
Tags: 24 years old, achieving company goals, ambitious team, commercial reality, david darling, developer, Development, Gobang, iphone, james munro, Kwalee, leamington spa, plenty, programming, Spa, Studios, sync, Talented, turn based games, university of lincoln | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
HIDEAWAYS Spa-Guide now as a Universal app for the iPhone and iPad
Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 July 2012 12:30 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 11 July 2012 12:30
Klocke Publishing House is introducing “HIDEAWAYS Spa Guide”, a universal app that features the 100 best wellness hotels in the world – relaxation at the highest level. Professional photographers took more than 1,000 pictures to convey an insight look at the special ambiance and spa offerings of 100 hand-picked establishments, located primarily in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The app explains the most important terms of spa life and is familiar with all aspects of the wellness world. Continue reading
Tags: Beauty, beauty programs, Bielefeld, bielefeld germany, exquisite spa, Guide, Hideaways, inner harmony, iPad, iphone, klocke publishing, klocke verlag, mental relaxation, publishing, relaxation time, Spa, spa facilities, spa guide, Travel, Water | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Dinosaur-Like Consoles are Heading for Extinction
Last Updated on Wednesday, 4 July 2012 03:30 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 4 July 2012 03:30
David Darling, CEO of Kwalee and co-founder of Codemasters publishes blog post about the fall of console gaming and rise of free-to-play. His experience in computer, console, and now mobile gaming, provides Darling with deep knowledge and understanding of game development. Mobile gaming is fast becoming the fastest growing sector of the gaming industry. Giants like Apple and Google are taking over as the industry is transitioning from boxed to digital games. Continue reading
Tags: apple tv, Blog, boxed games, budget games, co-founder, david darling, Development, Dinosaur, game consoles, game prices, games consoles, gaming, Kwalee, leamington spa, living room games, multiplayer, quality budget, Spa, store, visit | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Lead Wars Goes Free For First Time Ever For INDIEpendenceDay
Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 July 2012 06:03 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 3 July 2012 06:03
For the first time ever since its November 2010 release, Lead Wars will go free for 4th 0f July as part of indie developer DemonStudios’ INDIEpendenceDay promotion. The game offers something truly unique in the App Store with its completely original game mechanic and unlimited replay value, and has enjoyed a 4.5+ star average rating from players around the world. This free promotion hopes to allow everyone who hasn’t yet experience this totally original iOS title for themselves. Continue reading
Tags: artillery units, Battle, CPU, FREE, game features, instant replay, iPad, leamington spa, paper, paper war, pencil and paper, physical game, physical skill, promotion, replay, retina, Spa, store, strategy war game | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
MP Vince Cable Visits Silicon Spa
Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 06:20 Written by iUseMac Friday, 22 June 2012 06:20
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Growth, The Right Honourable Vince Cable MP visited Leamington Spa and spoke with video games entrepreneur David Darling CBE, Kwalee CEO, and Codemasters’ co-founder. Darling was personally invited to attend. The British Liberal Democrat politician, MP Vince Cable, spoke about the barriers to growth, and the huge potential for expansion in the mobile gaming industry. Continue reading
Tags: business innovation, co-founder, colin mcrae rally, david darling, gaming, Growth, innovative new products, iphone, Kwalee, leamington spa, liberal democrat, motorstorm, politician, position, Secretary, Silicon, Spa, top of the charts, video game industry, vince cable | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
See Olympic Torch on Kwalee webcam
Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 03:30 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 20 June 2012 03:30
With 14 video game companies in the town, Leamington Spa is often referred to as Silicon Spa. Now the many millions of players of games developed in the town can view the gorgeous Regency architecture, in real time, thanks to a new webcam installed by smartphone app developer Kwalee. This has been especially well timed as the route of the Olympic torch runs right through the camera view on Sunday 1st July between 16:59 and 17:20. Continue reading
Tags: all saints church, architecture, bridge over the river, co-founder, david darling, duke of gloucester, experience, iphone, jephson gardens, Kwalee, leamington spa, olympic torch, Regency, regency architecture, river leam, Silicon, Spa, time, Torch, video game companies | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Kwalee-Ty Artist Joins Gaming Company
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 05:11 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 13 June 2012 05:11
After their debut iOS app Gobang Social was launched globally last month, the Leamington Spa smartphone app development company, Kwalee, has undergone major changes within their development organisation. With 5 new iOS games currently under active development and several more prototyped, and after their debut iOS app Gobang Social was launched globally last month, the Leamington Spa smartphone app development company has hired Art Department Head, James Horn. Continue reading
Tags: art james, artist, centre, co-founder, colin mcrae dirt, david darling, Development, dynamic ideas, environment artist, experience, gaming, Gobang, guitar hero, iphone, james horn, Kwalee, leamington spa, level, Spa, toca race driver 3 | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Reinforcements arrive at Kwalee
Last Updated on Thursday, 31 May 2012 04:55 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 31 May 2012 04:55
After the global release of Gobang Social, smartphone game developers Kwalee engaged in a complete company reorganisation, doubling their development squad size, as well as forming significant new departments within their office. Gobang Social recently went to number one in Top Grossing, Board Games and Strategy charts in the Tanzanian Apple App Store. With their latest reinforcements now in the platoon, Kwalee are now producing several top secret projects for the mobile gaming market. Continue reading
Tags: co-founder, codemasters games, colin mcrae dirt, com, david darling, department, Development, game nut, gaming, ground, james horn, Kwalee, leamington spa, nut factory, programming talents, Spa, store, stunning games, TOCA, toca race driver 3 | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Kwalee offers rare insights into the game development process
Last Updated on Thursday, 10 May 2012 03:30 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 10 May 2012 03:30
Games are played by many hundreds of millions of people around the world, but very few gamers have much insight into the development process. To help gamers get a broader view of the work behind the creation of their entertainment, the development staff at Kwalee have written a whole series of articles that lift the lid on what they do when working on games. These articles now form a unique resource about several elements of the development process. Continue reading
Tags: andrew graham, code, creation, david darling, Development, eminent sense, game concept art, idea, insider information, insight, iphone, james munro, kingdom games, Kwalee, leamington spa, rare insights, series, Social, Spa, startup company | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
2P Games Releases 1st Title Bricks Trouble Origins For iPhone and iPad
Last Updated on Thursday, 3 May 2012 05:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 3 May 2012 05:00
2P Games today is pleased to announce that its 1st free iPhone and iPad title called Bricks Trouble Origins has been approved for release in all regions. Bricks Trouble Origins is a simple and innovative arcade game in which player objective is to build full rectangles and squares out of uneven figures made of mysterious bricks. Some people like to call it “inversed tetris-like” game. Bricks Trouble Origins is a unique arcade game that’s great mix between a space shooter and a bricks breaker. Continue reading
Tags: 2p games, 3gs, Development, e mail, endless mode, Husband, idea, iPad, iphone 4, leamington spa, partner features, player, rectangles and squares, Spa, Space, space shooter, store, studio, Universe | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Kwalee tease second game
Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 May 2012 03:30 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 2 May 2012 03:30
iOS game developers, Kwalee have announce their second social multiplayer game is under development. The company has put together a brief teaser, featuring Kwalee CEO David Darling’s wife Tanya, available on the Kwalee YouTube channel. Tanya has become a regular face for the company and has really enjoyed being involved in photo and videoshoots. Kwalee recently launched a public forum for readers to discuss games and Kwalee’s developments. Continue reading
Tags: chess, david darling, Development, excit, face, facebook, game developers, Husband, innovative new products, Kwalee, leamington spa, multiplayer, multiplayer game, Social, Spa, startup company, succession, tongue in cheek, video game industry, YouTube | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off
Chat directly with Kwalee game developers
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 April 2012 03:30 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 26 April 2012 03:30
Kwalee, the Leamington Spa iOS game developer founded by David Darling, has always tried to be as open as possible. Their website reveals a lot about the company and its staff, with frequent daily updates and constant activity. The company is taking this process a stage further by creating a public forum where anyone can say whatever he or she wants, discussing games, just by logging in with their Facebook account. Continue reading
Tags: Activity, core company, david darling, debut game, feedback, Forum, free competition, game developer, game developers, Gobang, innovative new products, iPad, Kwalee, leamington spa, Social, Spa, staff, stage, video game industry | Posted under Mac News | Comments Off