Civilization Revolution for iPad

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

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Recently, I purchased two things that make the iPad more desirable than ever. The first is the Apple wireless keyboard, which is how I am typing this blog. The second is Civilization Revolution for the iPad.

Civilization Revolution has a free version, which gives a nice taste where gamers play a full campaign. You can then choose to install the HD version for iPad, which sells for $12.99 in the App Store.

At first you may balk, like I did, at the price. Thirteen dollars is not much less than what this should sell for as a standard computer game. I strongly recommend that you do not wait the several months I did before downloading this app. It is worth every single penny and is one of the most well crafted and addicting apps I’ve used for the iPad.

It makes solid use of the iPad tap and drag features to enhance gameplay. It is not just a scaled down version of Civ 3. It is a well crafted Civ game designed specifically for the iPad. Revolution is evocative of the best Civ games and translated into a mobile package taking up less than 130 megs of space.

Regardless of your iPad’s internal space, you should always make room for this app. You will not regret it.

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Social Vibe: Help Support American Red Cross for FREE

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

American Red CrossI am taking a break from blogging about gaming to discuss a very serious topic. I want to talk to you about the American Red Cross.

When the BP Oil spill started, the American Red Cross was there to help the millions of people who lost their livelihoods. When Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, the American Red Cross was there helping the survivors rebuild their lives. Any time an American service person is in danger, captured or serving overseas the American Red Cross provides care packages and emergency medical care.

The Red Cross is one of the most important humanitarian organizations to ever grace civilization and it needs your help. We have partnered with the American Red Cross, official subsidiary of the international Red Cross, to raise funds. In our sidebar is a box that says “Help Me Support the American Red Cross.”

Every time you visit this blog please click on the box. You will be asked to read stories, watch short video clips, and otherwise use content provided by SocialVibe (a known and respected conduit for helping charities). It will take less than 10 minutes of your time. Each activity you do allows the Red Cross to give 1 minute of support to those in need. If we all work together we can make a huge difference.

This will cost each of us nothing but a bit of our time. Please join me in supporting an organization that helps our brave men and women as they protect our freedom.

Together We Can Make a Difference!

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No Game Night Tonight = Thanks Digital Dads & C.C. Chapman

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

Wednesday nights are game nights. I play World of Warcraft CCG (we raid), War at Sea, or Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition. Tonight’s game night is being canceled, which is a shame because I would be playing with WAS: Condition Zebra for the first time.

As with most things there is a silver lining. I won two Tapis Rouge (aka red carpet or VIP) tickets to the sneak preview of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO on the new Boston waterfront. I won these in a contest at Digital Dads, which is run by C.C. Chapman (yes, THAT C.C. Chapman). My father and I will be having a night on the town. Hopefully I will have some pictures to share (none allowed during the performance).

Many thanks to Digital Dads and C.C. Chapman for this tremendous opportunity.

We return you to our regularly scheduled broadcasting.

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FREE Paper Terrain

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

Do you ever wish you could have some nice looking buildings and terrain but don’t have the skill to scratchbuild nor the money for the fancy (but expensive) pre-made pieces? Paper terrain is the answer to your prayers. It can be printed on any printer, on any paper (heavier paper like 125lb is best), and won’t cost you any money to get.

There’s a lot of resources on the net. But, we’ve found some great ones to share with you.
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Flames of War Succumbs to Price Increase

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

Two years ago Battlefront Miniatures promised to not raise prices on their Flames of War products. They held true to their word until today. As of August 9, 2010 FoW products will cost more to buy. In a press release Battlefront cited enormous gaps in national currencies and the U.S. recession, which acts like a wet blanket for the global market as key reasons for this price increase.

We strongly applaud Battlefront for holding out as long as they have. It surely caused them to suffer limited profits, which is why companies like Games Workshop raise prices at the drop of a hat.
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