[読んだ] ASCII.jp:コナミ新作! iPhone「パワフルプロ野球TOUCH」

パワプロ
コナミデジタルエンタテインメントは21日、iPhone/iPod touch用の野球ゲーム「パワフルプロ野球TOUCH」の提供を開始した(iTunes Storeで見る)。価格は600円。
家庭用ゲーム機で人気を集める「パワプロ」シリーズが、ついにiPhone/iPod touch用ゲームとして登場! 投げる、打つ、走るといった操作がタッチパネルに最適化されたのが特徴だ。

お、日本版も出ましたね。
すでに有料アプリ5位と好調の出だしです。

[読んだ] The App Market Will Be As Big As The Internet In 2020 [App Storeの未来]

The panel suggested that the market will grow to 100,000 apps by the end of this year.

Here is the rest of what they said:

  • After hitting 100,000 the rate of app development will gradually diminish, said Ilja Laurs, CEO of leading independent app store GetJar.
  • 90% of developers will fail. Because of the hype surrounding the Apple app store, developers rush to make apps for it, but the store has space for only a few.
  • Even for the few developers whose apps do make it to the top of the lists, app-making success is short-lived. It's impossible to hold-on to to a top spot in a list-driven market.  And that's the case regardless of the quality or originality of the content, Playfish co-founder Sebastien de Halleux told the BBC.
  • In the future, apps will be more practical and useful, and their development will not be as frenzied as it is today. There will be fewer developers. As more developers realize that they cannot make a living out of apps, they will leave the app stores.

さて、この通りになるでしょうか……。

[気になるアプリ] UniWar (Games)


"...it’s impossible to pass up if you’re even remotely interested in turn based strategy games." - TouchArcarde

"...I’m truly in awe of everything that has been captured and neatly packaged in UniWar..." - AppCraver - 10/10

"...It’s probably the best strategy game on the iPhone right now..." - PixelatedGeek


Been waiting for a multiplayer game for you and your friends? The wait is over! Here comes UniWar!

The Best Online Multiplayer Turn-Based Strategy Game!

UniWar™ is the online multiplayer turn-based strategy game for the iPhone.
Players take turns building their army and fighting against each other using the strengths of their units while taking advantage of the terrain. It is like chess or checkers but with a lot more possibilities and different boards.
Join several games and move up the ranks to become the top player!
Play anyone, anywhere at anytime!


FEATURES:
- 3 races, each with eight varied units.
- 50+ maps to choose from with up to 8 players.
- Play up to 20 games at once.
- Team play allows 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4.
- Campaign Mode with 21 missions.
- Play modes: Multiplayer online, Vs. the phone AI, Vs. a friend on the same phone (hot seat), and Campaign mode.
- Worldwide Global Ladder.
- Create or join several games.
- Email notifications when it is your turn.
- In-game chat channel and server main chat room.
- Dedicated game ladder.
- Rated or unrated game selection.
- Game settings include fog of war and online bots.
- Animated units during play.
- Cross-platform game. Play your friends even if they have another phone model.
- Dedicated website.

Spread the word and invite your friends to UniWar for even more fun.

This game is a classic! It is a blend between Advance Wars and StarCraft. Also in the same genre as Lux DLX on the iPhone but with a real online multiplayer mode added. Whether you are looking for an RTS or RPG, UniWar will satisfy your needs.

You enjoy multiplayer online games like Texas Hold'em? Try UniWar™ and prepare for endless fun...

What's new

Please update your rating of UniWar based on our continuous efforts to improve this game.

>> GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS <<
- Set Music to Off and listen to external music on your device while playing UniWar.
- Music and SFX options now available.

>> ONLINE PLAY IMPROVEMENT <<
- New "QUICK PLAY" 3-minute mode for online games.
- Players can now be skipped in online matches when their time runs out. Players skipped twice consecutively can be removed on their next turn when time runs out. Skipped players still earn credits.
- Updated Rated/Unrated settings: Rated games now require all races to be available and fog of war enabled. This will prevent players abusing race advantages.
- Map fixes to make them more balanced.
- Team chat now available for team matches.
- Chats now have a time stamp based on your time zone.
- The colored dots in online games and while joining a game now indicate if the player is currently online.
- View a player's profile while within a game by touching the username.
- More information on the joinable games: it now displays the time duration and how long ago the game was created. View the details of a joinable game to see the date it was created.
- Added values to units to indicate the number of surrounding buried units.

>> CAMPAIN MODE IMPROVEMENTS <<
- Bot difficulty levels in both Campaign and Solo modes.
- Improved bot movement performance in Campaign/Solo modes.

 

[読んだ] Apple Preparing iPod Touch With Camera, Microphone: Source | Epicenter | Wired.com [次期iPod touchにカメラとマイク機能の噂]

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Rumors have swirled about Apple readying a new version of the iPod Touch with a camera and microphone, which, combined with a Skype account, would pretty much obviate the need for a home phone line once and for all.

A well-connected source tells us those rumors are on the money, and that Apple’s factories in China are already manufacturing iPod Touch models with integrated cameras and microphones. An Apple spokesman declined to comment when reached by phone.

改めて次期iPod touchの噂が出てきましたね。
マイクも標準で付きそう。
9月か10月にあると思われる発表がますます楽しみです(^^

[読んだ] こんな秀逸Twitterアプリがあったのか! - SimplyTweet 2.0 - 普通のサラリーマンのiPhone日記

何が良いのか? 私自身がTwittelator、TwitterFon、Tweetie、etc...と色々と使い続け、投資してきた観点から言うと...。基本機能は充実。+α機能は後発アプリの利点を活かして他アプリの良いところをうまく取り入れてます。

無料版でも相当充実してるようす。一度使ってみようかなぁ。

[気になるアプリ] Smart Kid - English Basics (Education) [英語学習アプリ]


'Smart Kid - English Basics' is an application covering English grammar and vocabulary assessments and exercises. It is highly recommended for school going kids from 6 - 12 years old.

With this application, the user is able to practice basic grammar and vocabulary with the multiple choices questions that are compatible with actual school examinations.

Assessments come with varying degrees of difficulty. Options are available to allow the user to view the answer after every question or to review all answered questions at the end of the assessment.

'Smart Kid - English Basics' puts you through an English examination with the following features aimed at simulating an examination environment.


Features:

- Combination of grammar and vocabulary multiple choices questions

- 6 degrees of difficulty available

- Configurable number of questions for each assessment

- User can choose for each answer to appear after each question or choose to have the total score known at the end of each assessment

- User can also check the assessment by scrolling to previous answered questions and change the answer, before ending the session

- Review of all questions answered with user selected answer and the correct answer indicated on each question

- An assessment log to review the performance of past assessments available.

 

Smart Kid - English Basics