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REVIEW: Free Bejeweled clone Snowed In 5 - Flaked Out released!

We all know Bejeweled, one of the best action/puzzle games on the Pocket PC. There are several Bejeweled clones for the Pocket PC (some of them having been reviewed in the Pocket PC Games Bible Part I); the new title, Snowed In 5 - Flaked Out, is one of them.
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Availability, compatibility
The Pocket PC version is compatible with all WM2003+ devices and had no problems on my test Pocket PC’s. Unfortunately, it’s not compatible with devices running under operating systems prior to WM2003; that is, for example, with Pocket PC 2002.
There are separate versions for VGA, square-screen and landscape devices. Unfortunately, on VGA devices, the landscape-mode version only offers QVGA resolution (example screenshot taken on a VGA device here) and is, consequently, not recommended. That is, get the VGA Portrait version if you have a VGA device and want to enjoy high-resolution graphics.
The main page of the game is here; the Pocket PC-related downloads are here.
Sounds
Unfortunately, there’s no in-game music, which is a big minus compared to the, music-wise, world-class Bejeweled. However, the in-menu music is pretty good.
Visuals
Pretty good; definitely not as spectacular as those of Bejeweled (2) or 4Pockets’ games though. Support for hi-res VGA on capable devices is a big plus though.
Online
The game, along with its homepage (“Submit your score and represent your country”), also promises to collect your high scores on ClickGamer. I, however, couldn’t find out how this needs to be done. Hope it will indeed be added to ClickGamer some time.
Registration
The game needs to be registered for continuous play, but it’s, fortunately, pretty easy. Just navigate to here and register as can be seen in here (the answer is like this) - that’s all. To do this, you need to have a free ClickGamer account – if you still don’t have one, just click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom and fill in the fields.
Verdict
For a free title, I’d say this game is worth checking out, particularly if you have a VGA device.

hehehe... I just got to get this... if not for anything else the graphics alone

SmartCell will release the first Shadow of Legend MMORPG demos in 10 days!

I’ve elaborated a lot on Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) games in my Multiplayer Bible and Pocket PC 3D Acceleration Bible. Up to now, unfortunately, there only have been two clients available for the Pocket PC; namely,
the Java-based Wyvern, which did have some Java incompatibility and / or speed problems
the Russian-language, non-free Sphere by Nikita.
Fortunately, this seems to change in the future. SmartCell, of which I’ve reviewed several products of (see for example this AquaForce 1.1 and this TextPlus review / tutorial) is working on a really promising, Pocket PC-compliant (!) MMORPG called Shadow of Legend, which even has its own top-level homepage here, which may be worth checking out. There still isn’t much tangible stuff in there (unfortunately, the first demo game clients will only be released in early January as can also be read in here); however, at least there are three MP3 files and two trailers to download.
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This is indeed a very promising project. I’ll report as soon as a playable demo is released.
By the way, in addition to the above links, I also recommend this PPCT thread on similar subjects.
(By the way, still speaking of SmartCell’s product line, they still (?) haven’t ported RemotePlus to the Pocket PC. Hope they change their minds soon – as will also be explained in my forthcoming, biiiiiiiiig roundup of all Pocket PC -> PC remote controller solutions, Pocket PC-based Terminal Server / Services clients are all pretty bad and a decent alternative would be more than welcome.)

Some weeks ago, I’ve elaborated on the forthcoming, highly anticipated Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) called Shadow of Legend.
Now, there are some news on the title; most importantly, some screenshots and two CES videos (without really showing in-game videos). Unfortunately, nothing tangible – that is, no downloadable client is available as yet.
However, the two new videos (directly accessible on the video download page) may be worth checking out.

Emu/game news(1/20):great Worms/Atomic C. clone NanoBotz;Realms 4 free;ScummVM update

Moregames Entertainment’s NanoBotz will soon be released!
If you’re a fan of Worms and its clones and/or Atomic Cannon (of which I’ve reviewed the recently-released version 3 HERE), or, just like the previous titles of the developer (most importantly, Enslave, Azgard Defence and the two Orions (Legend of Wizards and The Second Age)) you’ll most certainly welcome their latest title, NanoBotz. I’ve been betatesting it and, so far, have found it excellent. Including the music, of course, which is on par with the music of both Orions and Enslave. Some VGA and QVGA screenshots:
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http://www.winmobiletech.com/012008Controllers/PodsMainQ.jpg
http://www.winmobiletech.com/012008Controllers/PodsMainQ2.jpg
Also see THIS for more screenshots. (Source: e-mail contact with the dev) (PPC only)
SpaceTime’s Realms, which I’ve reported on HERE, has been made free. While it’s, in my opinion, a bit weaker than, say, SkyForce Reloaded, the above-announced NanoBotz or Enslave, for free, it’s definitely worth downloading. Get it HERE. Also make sure you check out SpaceTime Mathematics, which is one of the best maths package out there. (Source: PG, PPCT) (PPC only)
The folks at PDAMill have substantially dropped the price of all their games: their premium are now $14.95 and the other titles $9.95. (Source: PG) (PPC, Smartphone)
OK, now, some emulation-related news:
a brand new, 0.11 version of ScummVM has been released. If you’ve read my ScummVM Bible, you know what it’s all about. If you haven’t but would like to play old adventure games on your MS Smartphone or Pocket PC, go read the Bible.
Compared to the old version, there are few changes (but, of course, it’s still worth upgrading): adding support for both Lure of the Temptress and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream and some other goodies:
+ Seven other new supported games: Elvira 1 and 2, Waxworks (Amiga version only) and 3 Sierra pre-AGI games for children
+ Support for the Mac version of The Legend of Kyrandia and the Amiga version of Nippon Safes
+ Better support for Sierra AGI games
+ Support for FLAC encoded music in Broken Sword 1 for the purists among you
+ Better support for non-English versions of games, including eastern languages
+ Sound compression for SAGA games
+ Much much more
Specifically for Pocket PC users, the 'Free Look' action has been improved.
(Source: the related ScumVM.org thread. It's worth checking out for additional info. Note that the thread starter post also links to the now-freeware Lure of the Temptress.) (PPC, Smartphone, Symbian, Palm etc. Also note that the engine now also has an iPhone port – not only the “traditional” mobile platforms.)
Finally, Masterall has announced he’ll be shortly releasing the 0.12 version of FinalBurn for WinCE - one of the BEST console emulators ever written for Windows mobile. He has promised a lot of improvements and adding CPS-3 support (PPC, Smartphone)

Shame Final Burn isn't for touch screens =/

suk72 said:
Shame Final Burn isn't for touch screens =/
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It is. Read my related reviews.

hehe i didnt read it,Just hit the link

[Game] Ilomilo for Android ~

Hey guys ,
as you all know , there was much new shown the the MWC in Barcelona this year .
found some videos on youtube about this game called "Ilomilo" with really amazing graphics.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE9gAxT2_1c
(ilomilo demo from MWC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKL6-0Jg3MI
(ilomilo Nordic Game Trailer)
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it seems to be portet to (or developed first with ??)Android to show the power of the new "adreno-GPU" at the MWC.
its already available for Xbox360 (XBLA) and Windows7Phones and hope it will be released for android soon.
Does anyone own the Demo of this game?
here additional some info from the QualcommDevNet where its listed as an adreno project for Android and WP7 Devices/CPU's
SouthEnd: ilomilo
(Qualcomm's developer site)
maybe its time to start a petition if nothing happens?
dbaf14

Not sure it will ever come out ...That's how microsoft works ... Looking for what game looks great than pay a lot so that it only comes out on their devices. (Remember halo)
I would love to see such a game on my DesireHD (after all the adreno gpu used in the DesireHD was the one they used for the demo)

That looks pretty impressive, may set the bar pretty high for android game devs!

still no info about this ?
to bad the developer could earn alot of money with this
and we would have another great game in the market

Has anyone tried to contact the developer?

it's never gonna come out on android. plain and simple
Sent via the power of a unicorn's horn.

goood game thanks

Well, wait and see...
Q: Are you making ilomilo for android? I have seen it run on MWC videos.
A: The version of ilomilo shown at MWC was a tech demo we made for Qualcomm so they could show off their snapdragon technology. However it is possible that ilomilo will be released for portable platforms in the future.
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According to the FAQ of Ilomilo.com
So, as Southend hired new programmers and developpers (according to their site), I hope we'll see it on our Android devices because I tried it on my old HD2 converted into an HD7 and I find it really nice and fun to play, bug, ugh, as WP7 hardware is totally outdated, the graphics sucks!
Could'nt Qualcomm release the version Southend made for them on Android, the work is already done, it just needs a little push to get on our market, come on guys XD
But, Southend will soon release Desert Winds (which seems nice but not really my type of game) so perhaps, after that :-/

A little something for Emulator enthusiasts

I previously put this on the Xperia Play forum but I think this should be here since this can apply for every android user.
Okay, I know there aren't too many people from the Wii community here, but there's something of interest to maybe introduce you to, especially if you're interested in emulation on the Android platform.
I don't know if GBA emulators for Android support JoyBus connectivity via TCP/IP such as VBA-M for Windows, but this is something that the Wii and Gamecube community have been pondering about for a while.
Well, there's a developer that goes by the name tueidj on GBATemp, a Nintendo console homebrew forum and database, who coded a backup loader for playing Gamecube games on the Wii called Devolution. The name was because of the Gamecube's Prototype name, Dolphin, and the Wii's PT name being Revolution. Combining those names into Devolution, also because the loader will eventually be able to use Wii peripherals on the Gamecube titles such as the Classic Controller.
On the main forum topic for the project, there is a feature that is in active development that is VERY close to being released within the next few updates.
- GBA connectivity to a GBA emulator via TCP/IP
Long story short, this is what this means.
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That can already be done using the GBA emulator for PC called VBA-M alongside with the Gamecube/Wii emulator for PC called Dolphin, running on the same PC of course.
Now, if joybus connectivity via TCP/IP becomes or is already possible on GBA Emulators for Android, you could use your android phone as a "GBA" connected to the "Gamecube" (Wii), so your phone could be your controller on Zelda Four Swords Adventures, your Sonic Adventure Chao Garden, or even your Tingle Tuner on Wind Waker.
What I dream of seeing is having the possibility to use our beloved Android devices as GBA's as a controller for Four Swords, a Tingle Tuner for Wind Waker, etc.
If this feature isn't on GBA Emulators for Android, I think this is something to give a quick word to developers about. VBA-M is infact open source so I'm sure that can help.
http://vba-m.com/index.php?ind=downloads&op=entry_view&iden=85
I hope a developer is willing to give this a shot! If I could, I would!
This is the future you guys! :laugh:
Welcome Aboard!!
If interested, check out the Discussion page for Devolution, a GBA Link tutorial may even be posted when the developer makes that feature available.
http://gbatemp.net/topic/330554-devolution-public-release/