The Star Wars Blu-ray: Early Access App Is Now Available

The Star Wars Blu-ray: Early Access App Is Now Available for Free Download at the iTunes store for iPad

and August 2 for all iDevices

Before STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA hits shelves on September 16, fans can get a sneak peak at the 40+ hours of bonus footage on the Blu-ray collection through the Star Wars Blu-ray: Early Access App.  The App, available for all iDevices including the iPad and iPhone will highlight a sampling of bonus materials featured in the Blu-ray collection, including never-before-seen content sourced from the Lucasfilm Archives such as matte paintings and concept art; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; and more. 

For fans lucky enough to score a ticket to Comic-Con, stop by booth #3528 to check out the App and get an even bigger sneak peek at the Blu-ray Disc  and experience one of the Saga’s most iconic moments from a unique, in-universe vantage point!

For additional images, download the app and screen grab your favorites!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-wars-blu-ray-early-access/id448509859?mt=8 

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Parents and kids read and play together, even when apart

Marc Brown Studios and ScrollMotion , the largest developer of branded apps in the iTunes App Store, has expanded its ARTHUR READS app series on iTunes this week. Narrated by Marc Brown, creator of Arthur, the ARTHUR READS app series includes 9 book apps; the first, Arthur Turns Green, launched in April and will continue to roll out new apps throughout this year with three new additions launched on the iTunes store this week including:

• Arthur's Pet Business http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arthurs-pet-business-by-marc/id441371204?mt=8
  
  
• Arthur Writes a Story http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arthur-writes-story-by-marc/id441377474?mt=8
  
• Arthur's Tooth http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arthurs-tooth-by-marc-brown/id441376046?mt=8

With many great features in tow, the app gives kids and parents the opportunity to read books together (even when apart) and participate in interactive sessions!  Kids can scroll through the pages of the book and follow along, while their parent’s pre-recorded voice reads the book aloud. Some of the other tools that enhance learning and engagement include putting together puzzles of Arthur illustrations and even coloring pictures of Arthur, DW, Buster, Francine and the rest of the group to bring characters to life.  

Each app is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch and available for $2.99 on the iTunes App store

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Get Prehistoric! National Geographic Kids Dinopedia App Lowers Price for a Limited Time

National Geographic Kids has just announced a new promotion of their Dinopedia app for iPad, which was created by ScrollMotion – the largest developer of branded apps in the iTunes App Store.
Named one of the “Top 10 Best Children's Books on the iPad” by The New York Times, the Dinopedia app is now available at a new lower price of $4.99 for a limited time. Download the app from iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultimate-dinopedia-the-most/id407565149?mt=8

The National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia is the most complete and up-to-date look at the dinosaur world. Dig into more than 700 dinosaurs, the app profiles almost every dinosaur ever known – you’ll find all your favorite dinos in the meat eater and plant eater sections with fun facts, size comparisons, and more. Included are interactive videos and artwork, which takes a closer look at the dinosaur world, from hatching to migrations, from finding fossils to the extinction mystery. And all of the artwork was done in consultation with dinosaur experts to make sure it’s as accurate as possible.



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Build a Machine Empire on iPad with Robot Tycoon

Robot Tycoon for the iPad allows players to conquer the world with a legion of ‘bots -- not through war, but by creating a business empire like no other.

In Robot Tycoon players build and manage a robot factory. Would-be entrepreneurs must carefully balance customer demands, pricing and human resources to grow the business from door-to-door sales to a big robot factory pumping robots out day and night.

The game gives players total control of the company. In the process, they encounter challenges on every aspect of the business:

• Sales: Start with making individual door-to-door sales and work your way up to filling major orders. Negotiate with customers to ensure profits. Get immediate feedback on good/bad sales
• Design and Production: Determine robot shape, color and personality to build different models. Follow a wiring map to get your robots ready for market
• Human Resources:  Hire and train employees
• Monitoring: Track your progress monthly and monitor what type of product is popular among your customers, including costs and profits for each period
• Expansion: Decide whether to stay small or move up to a store and eventually a manufacturing plant
• OpenFeint Support: Share your top score with friends worldwide

“Robots can be helpers, pets and even -- dare we say it? – friends. Robot Tycoon gives players the opportunity to become the Rockefeller of robots, creating and selling little ‘bots for fun and profit,” says Danta CEO, Hugo Diaz. “Building a business and making money never gets old. It can be played by both young people and MBA students with valuable takeaways for both segments.”

Developed by successful entrepreneurs at the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence, the game was created to address real-world business concepts and issues facing start-up companies. The title’s PC version has been used in top business curriculums like Harvard Business School and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management to provide students with basic insights into running a company.

The original PC release of Robot Tycoon won the prestigious Horizon Interactive and Summit International awards.

Robot Tycoon is now available in the App Store for $4.99. For more information about Robot Tycoon and/or Danta, please visit www.robottycoon.com

About Danta

Danta Entertainment is a division of Danta Group that licenses and distributes educational games. Danta enables parents and educational institutions to create interactive, entertaining learning experiences on digital media.

The company works closely with the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (AFEE), utilizing the Acton SIM Games as the main tool to provide virtual entrepreneurial experiences with instant feedback.

Danta's executive team has a record of more than ten years in the field and 3 million-plus satisfied customers in seven countries. Robot Tycoon is the company’s first title for the iPad.

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Summer Travel Games Encourage Parents to find the “Right Game / Right Child”

With summer on the horizon, many families are going to take video games with them, and there are also a ton of video games in hotels these days…

But how do you know what is the “right game for the right child”?

Everyone knows the difference between a “PG” and an “R” movie rating for children, but parents may not understand the different ways that the ESRB breaks down video games… the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) is a non-profit group, designed to be a resource for parents, especially when they shop this holiday season… video games again expected to be at the top of many lists… 

Well, there is a cool NEW technology that debuted recently that provides info in seconds, and has especially interesting visuals to go with it.

Here’s a link to the new free app - http://www.esrb.org/mobile/

This application provides facts not reviews, and provides the information that went into why the game received the rating it did.

Would you believe that 90 percent – nine out of 10 times – when a game is purchased, a parent or guardian is present? 



ESRB KEY STATS

Video games are fast becoming one of the most popular forms of entertainment media
today, with software sales reaching $10.5 billion in 2009

The average age of a gamer today is 34. Just like movies and TV shows, not all video
games are meant for children

FTC reports that an adult is involved in the purchase of a game 89% of the time, so it’s
clear that parents must be educated about making informed choices

Various national, state and local PSA and public education campaigns get the message
to parents that there are tools they may use to make informed, sensible choices about
video games for their children and families

ESRB ratings are on virtually every game package; age ratings on front and content
descriptors on back provide information with which to make an educated purchase
decision

Parents should learn about and utilize both parts of the ratings, and consider
them a significant part of their decision about whether to purchase or rent a game

The rating summaries on ESRB’s website are a great supplemental source of
information, providing detailed descriptions of the specific content in a game that a
parent may want to know about

Retailers display signage explaining the rating system to consumers, and store
associates are trained to assist parents who need help choosing games

Major retailers have store policies restricting the sale or rental of M-rated games to
those under 17 without parental permission

The FTC’s most recent audit measured compliance with these store policies among
national retailers at 80%, far surpassing the rates of restriction for DVDs, music and
admittance to R-rated movies

Parents should be involved in and informed about their children’s video gaming;
monitor gameplay and play games with their children; check the rating each time they
buy or rent a game

Parents should also take advantage of parental controls that are featured on all new
game consoles

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Free Poynt App Helps Families Multitask

Parents today know that running the household is serious business. And like any other business, there is a hefty amount of multitasking involved. Poynt, the all-in-one GPS enabled local search app is a great app for the multitasking involved in managing a family. Poynt allows users to search for the best prices at nearby gas stations, the closest fast and healthy meal on the go, the latest PG movie showing, the closest urgent care, and local weather. Also, with Poynt’s new local events feature, it’s easy for users to check out events in the area- great for last minute family outings.

Poynt is currently being used by over 6.5 million unique users on Android, iPhone, Windows Phone 7, Blackberry and Nokia smart phones.  Poynt will also soon be available on the Blackberry Playbook.
 For more info about the monster multitasking app, visit http://www.poynt.com/

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