Linden Lab’s highly acclaimed and extremely popular iOS app, Creatorverse has gone the freemium route. Described by Kotaku as “One of the coolest things you can do on the iPad”, the app, which allows users to create all kinds of stuff, is now free with basic tools for users to start creating. Additional tools are available via in-app purchases. Check out the press release below for details.

Linden Lab, the makers of shared creative spaces including Second Life®, PatternsTM, and dioTM, today announced that CreatorverseTM for iOS is now available for free. Previously, Linden Lab had offered Creatorverse for iOS for $4.99, and Creatorverse Lite for free, but now Creatorverse is available for iOS as a single, free app. Creatorverse for Android and for Kindle Fire will soon follow the same model.

With the new, free app, users can access all of the thousands of creations that other users have made with Creatorverse (on any platform) and shared to the cloud – from animated animals, sports simulations, vibrant vehicles, interactive art, intricate puzzles, mini-games, crane contraptions, pinball machines, dancing robots, and more. The free app includes the basic tools to remix those creations or to make your own from scratch and share them to the entire Creatorverse universe.

For more complex creations, packs of advanced tools like teleporters and motors, are now available for purchase within the app. In addition, a new capability for Creatorverse, thrusters, are now available in the RocketPack, which will allow users to easily add rockets, jetpacks, and more to their Creatorverse designs.

Anyone who purchased Creatorverse for iOS prior to today’s change will automatically receive the Advanced Creator Pack (normally $4.99), which includes all of the advanced creation tools they enjoyed prior to today’s change.

“With thousands of creations already shared in the Creatorverse galaxy, there’s something for everyone to enjoy,” said Rod Humble, CEO of Linden Lab. “But so much of the fun of Creatorverse is in remixing those creations to make them your own, or building your own design from scratch, so we’re happy to make the basic creative tools free for everyone and looking forward to seeing what they’ll make.”

Head over here to download the app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/creatorverse/id563088306?mt=8

Ravensburger Digital's popular card game, San Juan, is currently on sale on the iTunes App Store. This universal app, optimized for the iPhone 5 and the iPod touch 5, is now being priced at USD 2.99 instead of USD 6.99. Would be conquistadors would do well not to miss this as with other previous app sales by Ravensburger Digital, it's only for a short period of time.

Here's a little background on the game: Puerto Rico is at its prime. But does this also apply for this beautiful island’s capital city? Take on the role of the governor, builder, producer, trader or councilor and bring the city wealth and prestige.

The game is available right over here: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/san-juan/id513228980.

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Plenty of free games out on the iTunes App Store for iOS devices this week, some of these are new titles while some are existing ones out on promo. Check out the following list for some really cool free stuff (and one has a philanthropic slant to it should you have an extra 2 dollars to spend)  below:

PHLIP

Curious Hat’s has come up with really great stuff for children and their latest release, PHLIP, is no different. The game is an intriguing and addictive visual puzzle aimed at children and inquisitive adults of all ages. Check it out over here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phlip/id544883018?mt=8

Heal Them All

Shortbreak Studios has developed a brand new cartoon arcade Tower Defense iOS title called Heal Them All set within the human body. The game was created with the cooperation of a charity foundation “Cape of Hope”, which is building the new Department and Clinic of Pediatric Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation hospital in Wroclaw, Poland

You can help with the building effort by purchasing the full game via in-app purchase for USD 1.99. The game is otherwise available for free: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heal-them-all/id573874866?mt=8

Raiding Company

Tukio’s top-down arcade shooter is plenty awesome, and you haven’t gotten it in your app library, this is a good opportunity to get it as it’s available for free on the iTunes App Store. Check it out now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/raiding-company/id422838860?mt=8

Monsters, Inc. Run

Disney Mobile Games have made their hit game free for a limited time and there’s a whole new content to boot in the form of Desert Canyon with 16 challenging levels. This is in conjunction with the release of the Monsters, Inc. Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray. Check it out over here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id555724449?mt=8

“What an apt title for a game..”, I was thinking to myself when I was reviewing Wingbreaker, an arcade shmup like no other on the iPad. At first glance it has a lot in common with most games in the same genre, there’s a plethora of weaponry to choose from and a bunch of alien UFO-enemy types to blast them with.

Here’s the part where the game differentiates itself from the competition, in the area of handling damage. The ship that you control in-game comes with a rechargeable shield but when that shield fails, the first two things that gets destroyed are your wings. You may think this as trivial but losing either wing would result in one less weapon slot for all those nice power-ups you collect along the way. Lose both and you’ll have a really hard time destroying certain enemy ships.

Wingbreaker’s control scheme is bog-standard iPad-tilting fare but I don’t think you can go any better than this. The 3D graphics on the other hand are pretty nifty. There are 22 missions available in game (along with an arcade mode), and players are graded with a star-based system on how well they fulfill mission objectives. Having said that you’ll need to fulfill at least one mission objective (in effect gain one star) in one level before proceeding to the next.

The developers added a nice touch to the game with a UFOPEDIA, with entries explaining the various weapons and UFO ships found in the game. It wasn’t necessary but not many devs go about doing that in the first place. Nineoverten.com rates Wingbreaker at a 4.5 out of 5. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Created by the folks at RiggermanGames, the game can be found on the iTunes App Store for free for a limited time. Check it out over here: http://itunes.apple.com/app/wingbreaker/id555119638?ls=1&mt=8

Christmas is over, and so is New Year’s Day. But there’s one special day coming up, and that’s Valentine’s Day. So what do you get for a loved-one who is a geek, video game nerd or an otaku. Fret not, here’s a list that should cover the bases:

Books

The Encyclopedia of Game.Machines (1972-2012) – I’ve actually got the earlier edition of this book and it was an eye opener. Not only did it highlight the definitive consoles throughout the video games industry’s relatively short life, the book (all-colour, glossy pages) highlighted the obscure ones as well. This new edition covers consoles right up to the Nintendo 3DS and is being sold at USD 49.90 over here.

The Legend Of Zelda 25th Anniversary Hyrule Historia Official Guide Book – Scheduled to be out this January and published by Dark Horse, this is a must have for any Zelda fan worth their salt. This book is available for pre-order at a price of USD 39.90 over here.

Board and Table Top Games

There are plenty of themed-Monopoly boards, ranging from one that features Nintendo characters, World of WarCraft and even Futurama! The price? About USD 60 per board. Check them out over here.

For Mario fans out there, this over here is a Jenga-like game, called Super Mario Balance Block. This is a limited availability item going for USD 33.90 over here.

Games

You can go wrong with gifting games to a loved one during Valentine’s Day. Just make sure that the person in question is a gamer, and don’t worry if bought something that he already has, there’s always a chance for him to trade the additional copy for something else. Play-Asia has plenty of games on offer in its Sales section, check it out over here.

Figurines and Toys

Ok, the official line here is that these aren’t toys, these are collectibles. The Batman Arkham City Play Arts Kai figurines are awesome stuff and definitely not for kids (just take a look at the price tag). Take for example the Batman in The Dark Knight Returns skin picture above, it’s one fine specimen at USD 66.90. Check it out over here.

There are a number of new free game releases on the App Store this week along with some older titles that have their price tags slashed to zero. Check them out:

Badass Free by indie developer Ming Jing is a Nintendo Warioware inspired title, but on the iOS platform. This brand new game features a diverse collection of action games and if you are familiar with how crazy a Warioware title can get, Badass Free aims to do the same with over 100 mini games, each with a playtime of lesser than 5 seconds. Check out the game over here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/badass-free/id528174829?l=en&mt=8

BetterLetter by Evenpod has been on the App Store since 2011 and has been awarded an Honorable Mention at the 2011 Best App Ever Awards. The game provides players the opportunity to construct a meaningful word from an array of letters, with the length of the word determining the points. Previously sold at USD 2.99, the game is now free: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/betterletter/id426913117

Siege Hero was reviewed by us back in 2011, and this excellent title from Armor Games, which features Angry Birds-style gameplay but from a first person perspective (imagine seeing things from the catapult’s point of view). The game features a tonne of levels, some of which are brainteasers by nature. The game was previously sold at USD 0.99 and now is available for free for a limited time: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/siege-hero/id431688122?mt=8

Pantheon the Legends is a brand new collectible card game for iOS devices and features heroes of Greek mythology fighting genetic abominations such as the Minotaur. The game features both social PvP gameplay and a funny solo campaign. Check it out over here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pantheon-the-legends/id582931583?mt=8

 Interesting start of the week, with plenty of releases, some of them new, some of them for free for iOS and Android devices. First up, we have the official Pokedex app for iOS. This is an illustrated encyclopedia essential for any Pokemon fan, as it contains more than 640 characters, providing them a new and extremely helpful way to access comprehensive data about their favourite Pokemon. The app is available on the iTunes App Store for USD 1.99: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pokedex-for-ios/id573135437?mt=8

GAMEVIL’s newest game, Baseball Superstars 2013, has been released this week on Google Play for free. The Baseball Superstars® series is widely acclaimed as one of GAMEVIL’s flagship titles, with over 45 million downloads worldwide. In its latest installment, the ultimate smart baseball experience returns better than ever with redefining crystal clear graphics featured in Full HD.

Baseball Superstars 2013 offers an epic baseball RPG experience through an interactive storyline packed with challenging new quest and rewarding daily tasks. I wonder though, what’s with all the girls and the skimpy outfit in a baseball game. Check it out over here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamevil.bb2013.global&hl=en

The Quadsphere’s arcade racing title for iOS devices, Bounty Racer, is now available for FREE, on the iTunes App Store, which according to the developer, may be for the entire week. The game provides both single and multiplayer gameplay, similar that of Mario Kart for the DS. Curious to find out how it measures up to its more illustrious brethren? Check it out over here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/bounty-racer/id505132112

Last but not least, is Chillingo’s latest iOS title, Monster Truck Destruction. Developed by ODD Games and priced at USD 0.99, it features realistic physics and real-time damage systems. There are 30 licensed Monster Trucks such as the BIGFOOT, USA-1, RISLONE, OUTBACK THUNDA and plenty more. Crazy fun on a Saturday night? You bet! It will be out later this week, so be sure to stay tuned to us for the review.

Christmas has arrived early at Nineoverten.com, at least in the form of press releases and e-mails informing us of new iOS & Android apps and updates coming in conjunction with the Yuletide season. Here are a select bunch of games and apps that should pique your interest:

Christmas Advent Calendar

This brand new app from BCNMultimedia, the publisher of the popular Children’s Bible and Children’s Prayer apps, is available for free on the iTunes App Store. This is a Bible faithful Advent calendar for children of all ages. Starting on December 1st, kids will be able to open a daily window every day until Christmas. Each day you will find an illustration about a moment in the gospels on the Annunciation and the Birth of Jesus with a text and a quotation from the Bible. Download it over here.

Hungry Santa

This eat-all-you-can-and-fatten-up-Santa game has been upgraded to version 2.0, featuring several new content additions which include new power-ups and upgrades. Players must fatten up Santa before Christmas and utilizing tilt controls, guide Santa’s mouth to a variety of falling treats, but do skip on the broccoli. The game is available both on the iTunes App Store (for iOS devices, click here) and on the Google Play Store (for Android devices, click here).

Christmasville

In Nevosoft’s hidden object game out on the Google Play Store for Android devices, Santa Claus is missing and players take on the role of the great private detective Arthur Knight to find him in the North Pole. Christmasville features a gameplay element which has been long overdue in hidden object game, a time penalty for random clicking. With 20 stages of play and multiple levels per stage (around 80 levels in total), there is a fair bit of play in store – about three hours without the dialogue. The game is available here.

Mahjong Worlds

Zariba’s newest update for iOS title Mahjong Worlds was released on November 30th. The game takes inspiration from the classic Taipan (Mahjong) gameplay for Windows, and since it was released near Christmas, the developer saw fit to place in Christmas-themed tiles and level. The game is available for download here.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, HeroCraft is commemorating the occasion by giving away the premium version of Birds on a Wire for iOS devices. The game, made in the mold of the popular game Zuma, is already out the App Store and comes with a total of 50 levels, a multitude of bonuses and 5 distinct game modes.

Birds on a Wire should be interesting as the gameplay reminds me of Luxor, which happens to be a favourite of mine (check out the review here). The game is available for download at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/birds-on-a-wire-premium/id558489365?mt=8

Black Friday is upon us and let me tell you we’ve got plenty of iOS and PC games on sale, most of them highly acclaimed and popular titles. Check out our list below:

ONE

Bulky Pix has a whole bunch of iOS titles on discount in conjunction with Black Friday. Among the titles are the highly acclaimed Jazz: Trump’s Journey (50% off), Pix’n Love Rush DX (50% off), Hidden Runaway (75% off) and Another World (99 cents). To check out these and the rest of Bulky Pix Black Friday offerings, head over here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bulkypix/id304521749

TWO

HeroCraft has two great games going for 99 cents during this Black Friday, these are the cult strategy game Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim and the humourous hidden object game based on the hit TV series of the same title, Scrubs.

THREE

The folks at BitFlip Games are celebrating Black Friday with a 50% sale off the pre-order price of its tactical collectible card game Minion Master.  From Friday 23^rd to Sunday 25^th November the Minion Master beta has been reduced from $20.00 to a sale price of $10.00. For more details please visit the official Minion Master web site at: http://www.minionmaster.com/order

FOUR

Casual games developer Realore is putting up three hot titles, each at a discounted price for a limited time for Black Friday. You can now join millions of players who are now playing Roads of Rome, Roads of Rome 2 and All My Gods for a price of 99 cents each.

FIVE

Last but not least, here is your chance to own one of best RTS games out there, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, at a discounted price of just USD 29.99. The game should tide you over until the second part of the trilogy, Heart of the Swarm, is released next year. Check it out: http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100001122