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Hey all
I'm thinking of buying this really nice tablet. But of course, it needs to be properly justified with the powers-that-be (The Wife).
Anyway I'd really like to use it with my almost 3-yo son but I'm not sure if there are *good* apps for kids. Entertaining apps but also some that could be educational. I don't want a simple doodling app, but something engaging and interactive.
The iPad has tons of these, I know. But want to know how large is the market for these apps on Android?
Thanks!
I've only played with Kid Mode and its pretty good but taking a quick look at the market there is a lot out there. Would need someone who actually has children and use them to give a verdit tho.
Oceanhouse Media have done a lot of Dr. Seuss learning apps but they are paid apps.
I don't mind payed, as long as they're good. Dr Seuss's stuff sounds interesting, though I'm from Latin America and his work (if he even is a person, I don't know) is really little known...
Like you said, I'd love to hear from people with little kids on their experiences. Mind you I'm looking for something more than "something to keep him off my back" if you know what I mean
I recommend to buy the stuffed animals and play together outside, because it develops more. If you like some things it does not necessarily been good for your child.
Good advice. Although stuffed animals dont do very well in the outdoors
But some interactivity for when indoors is always welcome.
... Iwas looking for some good apps for kids, but almost no luck.
My 2,5 yr old boy likes machines - cars, trains, wheels of all kind etc.
Unfortunatelly almost everything I found for kids for android is animal oriented - all sort of boring human like fluffy animals.
So my boy stick with watching tunes on youtube, drawing with Drawing Pad (paid) and coloring with Zebra Paint. Everything else - no interest.
Also love to watch someone playing Angry Birds...
Didn't tried Dr.Zeuss - he doesn't speak english (yet...
I'm really missing what I've seen on iPad
Anyway I will appreciate if someone finds something for kids of this age (2-4) and will report if I find something.
Monkey Preschool Lunchbox
I have a 1 1/2 year old and he loves this game. He doesn't get how to do all the games yet so I help him a lot or he uses my hand to complete the puzzles. It was offered on Amazon for free one day, so I grabbed it. I play it on my rooted NookColor with my little one. My TF is on the way and I'm sure it will do much better on there.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.thup.lunchbox&feature=search_result
This one looks pretty nice. Downloading to phone now to check it out.
you might not of thought about it but why not angry birds. Bright colors birds what could go wrong
https://market.android.com/details?id=app-com.anahoret.android.shapes.hd
ScubaSteveo said:
I have a 1 1/2 year old and he loves this game. He doesn't get how to do all the games yet so I help him a lot or he uses my hand to complete the puzzles. It was offered on Amazon for free one day, so I grabbed it. I play it on my rooted NookColor with my little one. My TF is on the way and I'm sure it will do much better on there.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.thup.lunchbox&feature=search_result
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I have to second monkey lunchbox. I also picked it up from the free amazon offer but it's well worth paying for. I have a 2 and 1/2 year old that loves it. It covers pretty much the whole preschoolers curriculum.
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koleno said:
... Iwas looking for some good apps for kids, but almost no luck.
My 2,5 yr old boy likes machines - cars, trains, wheels of all kind etc.
Unfortunatelly almost everything I found for kids for android is animal oriented - all sort of boring human like fluffy animals.
So my boy stick with watching tunes on youtube, drawing with Drawing Pad (paid) and coloring with Zebra Paint. Everything else - no interest.
Also love to watch someone playing Angry Birds...
Didn't tried Dr.Zeuss - he doesn't speak english (yet...
I'm really missing what I've seen on iPad
Anyway I will appreciate if someone finds something for kids of this age (2-4) and will report if I find something.
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Try my first train set great graphics ,build tracks and control trains
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had install preschool lunchbox, the entire kids learn to read, phonics, connect the dot....also tried my alphabet cars n kids mode. All r well. On games, angry birds cant b wrong. Alos tried mr block, walkabout to help kids in logic movement...
Though apps not as much as ipad, it is gd enuff
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you might not of thought about it but why not angry birds. Bright colors birds what could go wrong
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Actually tried angrybirds but my kid didn't like that because "the birds are breaking the little pig's house"
Tried the monkey's lunchbox and he loves it. Looking for other options too.
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Check out Cut the rope which has just come out on android for free (ad supported) - its a puzzle game, bright colours and has a cute dinosaur
i have a four year old girl who ive downloaded games for.
not at home, but the ones i remember her liking the most are: (forgive me if i dont get the names right..currently at work)
-Air control (where you guide the planes/choppers to land)
-several memory games. (havent found a game that does a "whats different on this picture"
-Three little pigs read along
-angry birds
-candy swipe.
I have a 4 year old niece and I put kid mode app on my tf. It is very good and also educational. It has popular chracters like dora and othr nick jr stuff so that was nice. Also u get emails that show how much time ur child spends on each subjects and can track and see what ur child does.
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Do you guys think we will get '9mm' optimized for our Plays?
The game is available for iPhone, iPod and iPad today, and and gameloft says that the game will come to Android soon. What do you think?
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I would love to play this on my Play with real controls :d
i hope we do. i got it on my iphone 4 and love it. it woukd be great to try with the controller
Haha just the other day I was looking for this game for Android and came to the same conclusion as you.
I'm pretty sure they'll optimize it, since they already have a lot of games with working stuff, except the sliding aiming pad which sucks hard IMO.
Let's hope they don't take too long to release it.
netorino said:
Haha just the other day I was looking for this game for Android and came to the same conclusion as you.
I'm pretty sure they'll optimize it, since they already have a lot of games with working stuff, except the sliding aiming pad which sucks hard IMO.
Let's hope they don't take too long to release it.
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I think it works pretty good with the right settings and some training
Maybe I'm not used to it yet, right now I play NOVA2 from time to time and even if I try to move just a little bit and barely move my thumb I never get precise aiming - far objectives where they aren't auto-aimed.
Who really cares about gameloft games 3/4 of them suck the controls are just terrible I hope that some other game developer jumps on this phone and starts making games cause I refuse to pay for a game that doesn't even control properly. DARK in my opinion is the best shooter this phone has
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I hope so.I thought the game look alright
I really hope they do, but with the time taken to port order and chaos (1 month so far and still not officially available) I think we will be left behind or wont get it at all, lets hope they start taking it seriously. Why not just allow us to set our own controls, open it up and let me set hardware buttons to anything I want
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Who really cares about gameloft games 3/4 of them suck the controls are just terrible I hope that some other game developer jumps on this phone and starts making games cause I refuse to pay for a game that doesn't even control properly. DARK in my opinion is the best shooter this phone has
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I'm getting sick of your negativity about gameloft games in all the threads. Please, don't post if you only gonna talk like that thanks.
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I'm getting sick of your negativity about gameloft games in all the threads. Please, don't post if you only gonna talk like that thanks.
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+1 that guy *****es about everything lol
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I love most gameloft games - they have their faliures, but they create decent games across multiple platforms and multiple devices at a very reasonable price point. Plus if you have any problems they are very helpful and will give out free games as compensation.
AndroHero said:
+1 that guy *****es about everything lol
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Yeah in every f*cki* thread! I'm so sick of his yabbin'
_terror_ said:
I'm getting sick of your negativity about gameloft games in all the threads. Please, don't post if you only gonna talk like that thanks.
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There you go again. Stop with the personal attacks. People are entitled to their opinions and not everything is Daises and Roses. If you can take the bad with the good then maybe you should be the one to go away.
We are all adults and come here to discuss gaming and the Play. If enough people complain and someone from Gameloft reads it then maybe they will do something about it. You are not the Forum police so please stop the personal attacks.
Or are you a Dev from Gameloft and can’t take the feedback?
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There you go again. Stop with the personal attacks. People are entitled to their opinions and not everything is Daises and Roses. If you can take the bad with the good then maybe you should be the one to go away.
We are all adults and come here to discuss gaming and the Play. If enough people complain and someone from Gameloft reads it then maybe they will do something about it. You are not the Forum police so please stop the personal attacks.
Or are you a Dev from Gameloft and can’t take the feedback?
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If people dont like gameloft games, don't buy them, the only way gameloft will get the message is when they get there bank statement XDA is about sharing ideas and experiences, not moaning about the same thing every day on every single thread, this thread is about the possibility of 9mm for the play, no1 cares what thatsupnow thinks of gameloft, it's not even relevent to the thread, and to be honest we have all heard what he has to say, again and again and again .......
"If people dont like gameloft games, don't buy them, the only way gameloft will get the message is when they get there bank statement "
Not really. Just like Call of Duty BO people buy it anyway. BO was the only game I have ever sold. I keep my games no matter what. People don't know the controls suck if they are not told. And after you buy the games it's too late.
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"If people dont like gameloft games, don't buy them, the only way gameloft will get the message is when they get there bank statement "
Not really. Just like Call of Duty BO people buy it anyway. BO was the only game I have ever sold. I keep my games no matter what. People don't know the controls suck if they are not told. And after you buy the games it's too late.
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What's the thread title? It's certainly not "What's your opinion on Gameloft games controls". I agree with the other guys. I own like 5 gameloft games, I know damn well that some of them suck balls for controls, I don't need to see it everywhere on these forums, only in appropriate places. This thread is about a single game, 9mm, which isn't even out for Android yet so you have no idea how it controls on the Play.
speedyink said:
What's the thread title? It's certainly not "What's your opinion on Gameloft games controls". I agree with the other guys. I own like 5 gameloft games, I know damn well that some of them suck balls for controls, I don't need to see it everywhere on these forums, only in appropriate places. This thread is about a single game, 9mm, which isn't even out for Android yet so you have no idea how it controls on the Play.
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Thaaaaaaaaaaaaank you!
of course people have the rights to their own opinion. It's a free world. But come on, we don't need people to talk **** on gamelofts controls in every single thread.
watch the tags of the official trailer and you'll find "sony", "ericsson", "xperia" and "play"
i think now it's clear whether it will be released on xplay or not
nonamenix said:
watch the tags of the official trailer and you'll find "sony", "ericsson", "xperia" and "play"
i think now it's clear whether it will be released on xplay or not
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that could just be a coincidence
play - to play the game
xperia - arc/neo/mini etc
Fingers crossed you're right though
Valve has just released their official steam app yesterday for Android & iOS. Login to be added to the list of "possible beta testers". I just got accepted.
https://market.android.com/details?...NvZnR3YXJlLmFuZHJvaWQuc3RlYW0uY29tbXVuaXR5Il0.
It works great on my Transformer but it's not really optimized for tablets yet, we can only hope. What I'm hoping though, is integration with mobile apps! That would be awesome! Just imagine buying Dungeon Defenders on Steam and being able to play it on your tablet for free (or GTA III, Plants vs Zombies etc).
Anyone got an invite?
Gave away mine to a friend, should've just let him wait on his. People were trading it on the forums and I could've gotten something nice XD
Gave mine to a friend, too. Seems he could care less. App seems kinda slow, but to not miss a super sale because I'm away for a day is AWESOME!!
App is now available for all steam users. It has officially left closed beta.
No_u said:
What I'm hoping though, is integration with mobile apps! That would be awesome! Just imagine buying Dungeon Defenders on Steam and being able to play it on your tablet for free (or GTA III, Plants vs Zombies etc).
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That would be amazing. Not sure if developers would like the idea. On the other hand, Steam already integrates the PC/Mac versions of many games, so there is precedent.
jasonwuzthere said:
Gave mine to a friend, too. Seems he could care less. App seems kinda slow, but to not miss a super sale because I'm away for a day is AWESOME!!
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This explains why " could care less" doesnt make sense my american friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om7O0MFkmpw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Don't forget they already tried PS3 integration so they are probably willing to try this sometime!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imangi.templerun
Temple Run on Android finally out!
And what's the big deal?
Hey thats the most awaited game for us android users
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vincelokmeg said:
Hey thats the most awaited game for us android users
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I would disagree with that.
I tried it... I dont get it? seems like trash to me, at least I didn't pay for it.
Xperia Play Optimized?
Rogue Leader said:
Xperia Play Optimized?
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Nope, why would you want it to be?
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Logseman said:
And what's the big deal?
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That's what I'm wondering. Seen a bajillion of these auto-running platformers beat the already-beaten-to-death concept further into the ground. Is this at least the one responsible for the new age of "everyone trying to be like world runner 3d/space harrier"?
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When you slide one the floor the guy looks like hes having a fit.
Has everyone gone nuts. What a rubbish game. UNINSTALL
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Nope, why would you want it to be?
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Hi and welcome to the Xperia Play forums where we, you know, talk about games that are optimized for Xperia Play.
Rogue Leader said:
Hi and welcome to the Xperia Play forums where we, you know, talk about games that are optimized for Xperia Play.
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I know that, was just wondering why you'd want the game to be play optimised as its controls are great already, similar to games like angry birds,cut the rope,super monkey ball etc dont need them. But i was presuming you knew what the game was. But the forums are used to talk about non-xperia play games as well from time to time so you're kinda wrong there...
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I know that, was just wondering why you'd want the game to be play optimised as its controls are great already, similar to games like angry birds,cut the rope,super monkey ball etc dont need them. But i was presuming you knew what the game was. But the forums are used to talk about non-xperia play games as well from time to time so you're kinda wrong there...
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I looked at the screen shots, its a simple game I agree, however different than angry birds. That wouldn't translate well to external controls, this game however has swipe to jump, turn, etc, all things that can be accomplished accurately by the buttons or touch pads on the Xperia Play.
And no I am not wrong, your exclamation of "why would you want that?" well we own a phone with game controls, so do you really need to ask that question?
My game stutters a lot, then a few seconds of smooth gaming, then stuttering, anything to fix this? Also the tilt function stops outta nowhere, making me have to restart :/
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I looked at the screen shots, its a simple game I agree, however different than angry birds. That wouldn't translate well to external controls, this game however has swipe to jump, turn, etc, all things that can be accomplished accurately by the buttons or touch pads on the Xperia Play.
And no I am not wrong, your exclamation of "why would you want that?" well we own a phone with game controls, so do you really need to ask that question?
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Ah I see. Well from what I've seen in college the "hype" of the game comes from competing with scores and the relatively simple swipe controls which become harder and require you to concentrate more as the game progresses- by using the game pad it'd become less competitive(since we'd have advantage over everyone else using touch screen controls) which atleast in London seems to be the lure of the game and so wouldn't make it as fun; thus why I rudely asked "why would you want that". I'm sorry I guess, but this game really does not need xperia play optimisation. Anyways, back on topic....
ShahinTehShiz said:
My game stutters a lot, then a few seconds of smooth gaming, then stuttering, anything to fix this? Also the tilt function stops outta nowhere, making me have to restart :/
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My tilt does that too -.-
Nabeel_Nabs said:
using the game pad it'd become less competitive(since we'd have advantage over everyone else using touch screen controls) which atleast in London seems to be the lure of the game and so wouldn't make it as fun; thus why I rudely asked "why would you want that". I'm sorry I guess, but this game really does not need xperia play optimisation.
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Wrong. The whole point of having a Play is so that you can play REAL games with REAL controls; not the pathetic time killers that are cut the rope, angry birds, etc...
You have no business owning a Play if those are the games you want.
vincientjames said:
Wrong. The whole point of having a Play is so that you can play REAL games with REAL controls; not the pathetic time killers that are cut the rope, angry birds, etc...
You have no business owning a Play if those are the games you want.
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So you're not allowed short, quick play games if you have the play?
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So you're not allowed short, quick play games if you have the play?
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I agree i'm a hardcore gamer so I use the games which work with the gamepad but sometimes I like to play games with the touchscreen as well.
Originally Posted by vincientjames
Wrong. The whole point of having a Play is so that you can play REAL games with REAL controls; not the pathetic time killers that are cut the rope, angry birds, etc...
You have no business owning a Play if those are the games you want.
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So you're not allowed short, quick play games if you have the play?
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Apparently not, most Xperia optimised games require already 5mins + to play and even then you aren't playing them for long enough for them to be fun... But hey, I'm not a 'real' gamer, you seriously need to lose egoist attitude, the play is a phone before it is a gaming device and just for future reference I do play both types of games but if you want to play 'real ' games you should be investing in an Actual gaming console or better yet a decent pc.
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Hey guys!
I love playing games (on my PC, Xbox or Smartphone)!
I really hate how much "casual" game junk is in the playstore and I can't seem to find some good "story-driven" games...
Do you have some suggestions for me?
For your interest:
I love playing RPGs (gothic, risen, the witcher, dragon age, skyrim etc.)
Shooter are good, as long as they have a good story!!
I really dislike everything casual (like farmville etc.) so please don't suggest me stuff like that
Money is no problem so post everything you got as long as it's worth it
hope you guys can help me, because i'd really like to play some good games on my smartphone when I work abroad...
AustrianAtheist
AustrianAtheist said:
Hey guys!
I love playing games (on my PC, Xbox or Smartphone)!
I really hate how much "casual" game junk is in the playstore and I can't seem to find some good "story-driven" games...
Do you have some suggestions for me?
For your interest:
I love playing RPGs (gothic, risen, the witcher, dragon age, skyrim etc.)
Shooter are good, as long as they have a good story!!
I really dislike everything casual (like farmville etc.) so please don't suggest me stuff like that
Money is no problem so post everything you got as long as it's worth it
hope you guys can help me, because i'd really like to play some good games on my smartphone when I work abroad...
AustrianAtheist
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I suggest you to try the Sorcery! games. For now there are two parts (a third one in development) and they are completely story driven. Both of them look like a tabletop style game, with combat, nice hand drawn images which shows you how the game universe looks like, spells and many paths to choose (great replay value). Since money are no problem ,I fully recommend touy them. Also, after you finished the first game, you can sync your saves to the second one to continue the story with the skills, energy, items and gold from the first one (it also influence your game very much, both in gameplay and in relations with the NPCs).
I'd recommend you Aralon - Sword and Shadow. Also try Limbo.
Purchased it yesterday as it is on sale
Will look "avalorn" up later when I'm home
Thomas Was Alone. I'm not joking. I guess it's a puzzle platformer, but it has excellent narration and a charming story. I'd compare it to Portal but without the offensive parts. Not casual like FarmVille, but more casual than RPGs. So, your call, but I think it's a great game.