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You’re the (Nexus) One That I Want: Confessions of an iPhone Lover Gone Astray
To protect the innocent, names have been changed. In this publication, a once-faithful iPhone lover will be referred to with a fictional Twitter name: @madluv4iPhn. A recent tweet: @madluv4iPhn Dear iPhone - I've met someone new named the Nexus One. I'm strangely attracted to her and need a few days to figure ...)
What SOPA Means for Gaming PR
SOPA. It's much ado about pirates. Not the cool kind of pirates who wear eye patches, sail ships, bury treasure and say stuff like yo-ho-ho. No, SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act) is about the kind of pirates that suck. SOPA what? If all the cool kids weighed in, would you ...)
Casual Connect 2011: Games Industry Fishbowl?
With Casual Connect, the fish analogy is easy. You're gathered in Seattle, surrounded by the sea, partying in aquariums, and hell, I even roomed with a finned friend this year. Our hotel pet (affectionately and temporarily named Sarah) stayed in her fishbowl out of necessity. But will the casual gaming ...)
Foursquare Badge Fun, from Super Bowl to Subtle Snark
Beginning at kickoff today (6:30pm ET on FOX), Foursquare will open up a special edition check-in point globally to all users - look for the promoted trending venue, "Super Bowl Sunday". If you missed out on the "PA Groundhog Day" badge earlier this week (when Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early ...)
Angry Birds Super Bowl Ad's Got Game
Angry Bird players are set for a special bonus this Super Bowl Sunday. The iPhone game's upcoming 30-second commercial is all the buzz today - apparently, it will feature an embedded code to unlock a secret new level. According to AdAge, "the spot will be the first Super Bowl ad ...)
Refunding a Free Admission: Taking Care of Customers in F2P
Last week, on the TriplePoint blog, I wrote a short piece about taking care of angry customers when the service has been poor. I advised providers to be forthright, humble, and to make an immediate reparatory gesture for best results. Karma, it seems, is a real kick in the teeth ...)
Snarky Facebook RPG Fantasy University Now Open to All
Fantasy University, the pop-culture referencing, snarktastic, Facebook-based roleplaying game from TriplePoint client Simutronics (which we previewed), entered open beta today - meaning, unlike before, anyone with a Facebook account can get in on the Harry-Potter-on-acid antics. Here's the press release: ELANTHIA - October 20, 2010 Fantasy University, the premier fallback institution for ...Archive | Island Paradise RSS feed for this section
Thursday Throwdown: Tiki Farm or Island Paradise? You Decide
Welcome to another edition of the Thursday Throwdown here on Frisky Mongoose! While last week saw us taking a break from the world of Facebook games, to offer a comparison between two of the biggest mobile phones around – the Droid X and the iPhone 4 – this week sees a return to Facebook gaming, [...]
Meteor Games’ Facebook Updates: Ranch Town Gets Fertilized, Island Paradise Adds New Topiaries
14. July 2010
Meteor Games has been busy updating their Facebook games this week, as we see new additions in both Island Paradise and Ranch Town. In Ranch Town, we find that there is a new fertilizer item that will make your virtual pocketbook very happy, while over in Island Paradise, a new set of Topiaries will add [...]
Never Suffer Withered Crops Again in Island Paradise With the Wither Eliminator
10. July 2010
Withered crops getting you down? Meteor games has added a new item to Island Paradise so that you never have to endure withered crops again: the Wither Eliminator. The charm will keep your crops healthy and whole forever, eliminating the chance that your crop will die or wither before you can harvest. The Wither Eliminator [...]
More Eastern Garden Items Now Available in Island Paradise
6. July 2010
To go along with the release of the other Eastern Garden items in Island Paradise, Meteor Games has released a new set of decorations to the game’s store. There are three items in particular worth noting. The first is the Torii Gate, available to users level 19 and above. It costs 5,000 coins to purchase. [...]
Island Paradise Offers Eastern Garden Items
2. July 2010
There are three items available in Island Paradise’s new theme – Eastern Garden. The “Eastern” here refers to Japan, and the three items come in the form of an Eastern Tea Set, Folding Fan and Koi Pond. The Koi Pond is one item in particular to look out for, as it’s a limited edition item [...]
Prepare Your Island For Independence Day With Island Paradise New Items
27. June 2010
U.S. Independence Day is just around the corner, exactly one week from today. That gives you just enough time to properly deck out your island in Island Paradise with the new patriotic decorations! Don’t wait too long; the new items are only available for 13 days. Start off the celebration by picking up a new [...]
Celebrate The Solstice With New Island Paradise Items
18. June 2010
The 2010 Summer Solstice is almost upon us, being June 21st, and developer Meteor Games is inviting you to celebrate with new decorative in items in Island Paradise. The items are only around for a limited time, so catch them before they’re gone. There are three new decorative items available in the shop. The Sun [...]
Island Paradise Items Say Thank You To World Cup Hosts
15. June 2010
Meteor games has added some new items to Island Paradise to say thank you to South Africa for hosting the World Cup. The items are purely decorative and consist of tribal elements, a Zulu Shield and pair of Djembe Drums. Both items are purchasable with coins. The Drums unlock at level 10 and cost 1,500 [...]
The World Cup Celebration Continues With Island Paradise New Uniforms
12. June 2010
Meteor Games has added another round of World Cup inspired items to Island Paradise, this time in the avatar customization screen. Five new shirts and pants have been added to the clothing library, patterned to represent team uniforms. Now your avatar can show their true colors! A full uniform will cost you 2,000 coins, with [...]
New Island Paradise Items Celebrate the World Cup
11. June 2010
Meteor Games has begun a World Cup celebration in Island Paradise, releasing new decorative items and a new set of country flags in the game. For the decorative items, which, mind you, will only be available for a limited time, there is a new Soccer Net and Soccer Ball, both of which go for Meteor [...]
Meteor Adds a Summer Themed Mystery Crate to Island Paradise
8. June 2010
There is a new Mystery Crate in Island Paradise, and it comes in a Summer theme. By purchasing the crate, you’ll receive one of five new exclusive items, some of which can even be placed in the water off the shores of your island as a decoration. To be clear, “exclusive” here means that the [...]
Get Ready For Fun In The Sun With New Island Paradise Items, Credits Sale
29. May 2010
Island Paradise is heading head first into Summer with the new Beach Fun line of avatar and decorative items. Developer Meteor Games urges players to get properly dressed with the new bathing suits and accessories. You’ll find the bikini top and bottom in the avatar customization screen, through the red t-shirt icon at the bottom [...]
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