News Archive for 09/02/10
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THQ Wireless has released SpongeBob Atlantis Treasures, an application for the iPhone and iPod touch that features characters from the Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. Atlantis Treasures takes place in five different rooms in the Atlantean fortress. Users must solve puzzle challenges by matching up falling objects, eventually discovering the hidden treasure. To match the objects, the 3D game board can be spun with a finger swipe.
People aware of the situation have told the New York Times that satellite radio provider Sirius XM is readying itself for the possibility it may declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Although still solvent, the company is believed talking with experts in bankruptcy cases and restructuring and has made enough progress in the necessary documents that it could make its declaration "within days." No official signals have been given regarding a potential collapse.
Psyclops has launched an iPhone app based on its website and iPod cases, Psyclops Dance Mixer. The program lets users create their own music video using a selection of characters, beats and animated movies. In order to create a video, users simply pick a character, combine a variety of instruments in a 30-second four-track mix, and choose from a list of dance moves.
MachineWorks Northwest has developed an iPhone version of the Human Head game Prey, according to IGN. Published by Hands-On Mobile and based off of the Xbox 360 version, Prey is a first-person shooter that follows Tommy, a Cherokee who must rescue Earth and his girlfriend after an alien invasion. The iPhone game starts with Tommy crash-landing in a canyon covered in ancient writings. Equipped with only a wrench by default, Tommy must kill the aliens around him to secure better weapons.
EasyiShop is taking pre-orders for Griffin's new version of the iTrip FM transmitter, now designed to fit the iPod nano 4G. The device allows iPods to stream audio to a nearby FM receiver; users simply plug an iTrip into an iPod, and tune to the nearest radio. A distinguishing feature is SmartScan, which hunts automatically for the cleanest frequencies. LX and DX modes can be used for further quality adjustments.