Apple iPhone, iPod, and iPad Will Support Browser-Based Communities

As part of their latest software package update, Apple has just released the Game Center, which is essentially a gaming network for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. This new service will include community-based features, such as leaderboards, friendlists, and achievements.

Apple has indeed taken notice of the increased role of gaming in online activities and communities and is setting out to be a more established player in this area of the market. Many of Apple’s customers are casual gamers (i.e. more used to a social networking setting) and some have been highly involved in online gaming in browser-based communities for years.

Gaming on the iPad — once more developers create games for it, that is — in particular will no doubt be a new and innovating way for players to be immersed in browser-based games. Only time will tell what Apple has in store. We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any new developments.

Via GamersDailyNews.

Cricket T20 Fever iPhone/iPod Download Now Available

The Cricket T20 Fever game is now available to for download onto your Apple iPhone or iPod device. For some background information on the game, check out one of our previous articles. Keep reading below for some more information about the game.

Cricket T20 Fever is available in two versions, the lite version and the regular version. In the (free) lite version, players will be able to sample the game and in the regular version, players will be able to experience all the features. Here are some of what’s available in the standard version of the game:

• 3D graphics with realistic animations and ball physics
• MOCAP animations
• 6 cricket venues, including Lords and Eden Gardens
• Multiple game play modes, including QuickMatch and ODI
• Power Play batting mode + leaderboard featuring friends’ scores
• 8 world-class international teams
• In-game cheerleaders
• Facebook and Scoreloop community support

Another cool thing about this game is that it uses Motion Capturing technology. Check this out in the video below. The second video below is a trailer for the game.

Via FoneArena.