Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Eggwards Lab, Game Made in Indonesia are growing a sensation


Eggwards Lab, Game Made in Indonesia are growing a sensation - Not many games with fascinating stories, especially those that can be downloaded on your phone or tablet. One game that is booming today is Eggwards Lab.
Game with cute characters created by Matata Corporation, the gaming company founded by three Indonesian citizens. This game became one of the best-selling in Southeast Asia today. Downloaded as much as 2000-5000 times per day is an achievement in itself amid the many new games popping up today.
Enrico Pitono, Irna Rasad, and Gunawan Pramono, founder Matata Corporation made this game based on their experience as gamers who quickly get bored with the existing games.

Eggwards Lab is a match-3 puzzle game that carries the theme cake, dessert, and various other sweet snacks. Interesting playing this game will not get bored because it was accompanied by six egg-shaped characters, each of which has its charm and uniqueness of different skills. Starting from Eggward money gives extra points, Greggory which gives a faster recovery time, and so forth.
Each character gives a different response when the gamer scores, so that their presence provides enough interesting interactions to sebuat match-3 game.
The current mobile gaming genre is in tune gamers match-3 puzzle indeed, two of which are Candy Crush and Bejewelled. Games of this genre also take advantage of the devices is growing rapidly users in Indonesia such as tablets and smart phones. Match-3 puzzles are very popular because in addition to easy to play, display attractive colors also contribute.
"Match-3 games have a weakness in character. Weakness that we try to turn into a surplus in Eggwards Lab, "said Enrico.
In this game, where the depth of the story and its characters very highlighted. Selection of character will give the story a different ending. Not just combine multiple tile alone.
Character and depth of the story, added Enrico, put forward by Matata, because a lot of games that did not seem to care about the curiosity of gamers.
"As a fan of the games I've often wondered what the Mario Bros. when not collect coins and eat fungus. Well, we do not want that to happen to gamers who play Eggwards Lab, "said the former banker's.
Just like other games match-3, here the goal is to match you play one of four types of sweet snacks that are on the screen. All you need to do is make up each pattern around the game screen to produce a combo which further inflates the acquisition of your score in Eggwards Lab.
As a result, the positive response of the market to make Eggwards Lab fairly well known. In just two months, with a visual game that is competitive with match-3 games from other countries. Lab Eggwards even managed to be in the top five in the App Store Netherlands, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Phipilina, Indonesia, Macao, and other countries.
Matata Corporation, a gaming company based in Indonesia but has a marketing office in London, England in April this year to obtain funding from Facebook as part of FB Start-Up program, through fbstart.com. Dear Enrico did not deign to mention how much funding it receives.
Enrico future assured it will continue to satisfy the gamers with a constantly displays and connected casual games. "It's not fair if the buyer can not play the game of our other games. Therefore, we made are connected, "he explained.

Asus Introduces Notebook and Desktop PCs for Enthusiast Game


Asus Introduces Notebook and Desktop PCs for Enthusiast Game - To support the Republic of Gaming lines, Asus introduced a new notebook and desktop specifically for fans of the game, and the ROG G11 ROG G752VY.
Asus ROG G752VY is a gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i7-6820HK sixth generation, 64GB RAM, 3TB SATA HDD, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA graphics card 8GB 980, 4K2K display, as well as type C plus USB 3.1 and Intel's latest Thunderbolt technology 3 which is claimed data transfer speeds up to 20Gbit / sec.
"Asus ROG G752VY is the successor of the Asus notebook before the series ROG G751. Comes with design iron-man style, G752VY promises better performance than its predecessor," said Eva, Product Country Manager of Asus in media gathering Republic of Gamers, Wednesday ( 30/09/2015) in Jakarta.
In addition to notebooks, Asus also introduced a desktop PC with a series ROG G11. Gaming PC from Asus is supported Intel Core i7-6700 processor and the sixth generation of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU. RAM plus 32GB DDR4 memory is more power efficient, Blu-Ray writer, and Windows 10 operating systems.
"On this occasion, Asus also intends to review the multiple lines of Republic of Gaming previously as well as introducing two new products Asus in the series ROG G752VY and for desktop G11," said Edo Jonathan, Product Marketing ASUS, when met on the sidelines of the Media Gathering Republic of Gaming ASUS.
Both are intended to fill its product line Asus Republic of Gaming for the last quarter of this year and is planned to be introduced in the next few months.

Google Maps Now Available at Apple Watch


Google Maps Now Available at Apple Watch - After the iPhone, Google Maps is now available on Apple Watch thanks to an update to iOS Map app Google released Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
Watch Apple compatibility has been added to version 4.11.0 of iOS Google Maps app, which provides an opportunity for owners smartwatch Apple to seek direction from their wrist.
The update also adds the estimated time of arrival for the journey undertaken by bicycle, car, public transport, and walking, as well as the ability to call and get directions from various places in the list.
Until now Apple Maps is the only option for owners of Apple Watch who want to get directions from their watches. In the three years since Apple broke away from bundling Google Maps, replacement, Apple Maps, have made many improvements. However, for many users of Apple's mobile operating system, Apple Maps is not comparable with Google Maps.
Google provides a map function for IOS devices until the release of iOS 6 in the autumn of 2012, when he was replaced Apple's mapping software. Apple maps but found to be filled with embarrassing errors, makes CEO Tim Cook issued an apology to the public.
Apple retreated from the claim that the application is "the most powerful mapping service ever", even began promoting other map apps in the App Store. At the end of 2012, Google Maps back to Apple's mobile software in the form of standalone applications.
This application is available for free download from the Apple App Store.

Beautiful boss Yahoo: Internet More Without Ads



Beautiful boss Yahoo: Internet More Without Ads - More recently Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, reacts to the ad blocking issues with an application. For Mayer, it makes the advertising content on the internet is becoming more alive.
"I believe the Internet (without advertising) will make the user experience is becoming less. Personally, I think (the Internet without the ads) a mistake," Mayer said current keynote session at the annual conference of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, reported by the website Business Insider, Wednesday (30 / 9/2015).
The presence of software (software) to block ads on the web seemed to trigger the reaction of Internet companies, like Yahoo. Moreover, some time ago Apple has just introduced an application to block ads on the mobile Safari browser for iOS 9.
Ad blockers such function does not run ads that appear. That is, it will become a threat to the company's digital media. Mayer also considered, internet users actually enjoy the presence of advertisements and has a crucial role for the development of the Internet.
"It's important to maintain the ecosystem. Therefore, we must make sure to create a business model that is right. I think (the ads) will make the Internet better," he said.
As with other online sites, Yahoo's business models are more open to advertising than similar services, including online video and online news sites.
Nevertheless, Yahoo believes online advertising to grow, especially with the increasing number of support features which has an option out and let advertisers track their movements online.

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Former Volkswagen boss investigated


Former Volkswagen boss investigated - AGO Germany announced it has opened an investigation against the former chief executive Martin Winterkorn manipulation scandal Volkswagen vehicle emissions testing.
Mentioned by the Attorney General that the investigation began on Monday (28/09) centered on allegations of fraud in the sales of cars with emissions data is manipulated.
Martin Winterkorn resigned last week following the scandal of manipulation of the emissions test on the millions of diesel-fueled vehicles production company Volkswagen.
Winterkorn insists he knew nothing about manipulation of the emission test. He was replaced by Matthias Mueller as the new chief executive.


In a related development, Volkswagen has been given a deadline to draw up a plan to make the Volkswagen diesel emissions in accordance with German regulations.
"Federal Motor Transport Authority has sent a letter to Volkswagen and asked the company to submit a binding timetable of when the measures needed to overcome the technical problems in the affected vehicles can be implemented," said a spokesman for the Ministry of Transport, Martin Sustec.
"Federal Motor Transport Authority has set the time and requires a plan of Volkswagen until October 7," he added.
Scandal emission test was recorded as the biggest case in the history of Volkswagen. The company has the potential to underwrite billions of dollars in fines and compensation.

Cue compromise world leaders for war Syria


Cue compromise world leaders for war Syria - Differences among world leaders on tackling the war on Syria is reflected in a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York.
United States and France believe Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must step down but Russia says is 'a big mistake' if it does not cooperate with him to confront militant group calling itself the Islamic State or ISIS.
However the United States and Russia show signs of compromise.
President Barack Obama said he would cooperate with all countries while President Vladimir Putin called for a "coalition of the widespread '. The two leaders will conduct direct meeting in New York.


In his speech, Obama said a compromise among world powers is essential to end the conflict in Syria, which so far has killed 200,000 people and displaced four million residents to flee abroad, among others to kawasa western Europe.
"The stability that survive can only be reached if the Syrians reach kesepakaan to live together peacefully," said Obama.
After the speech, President Putin called for widespread anti-terror coalition to face ISIS, which he compared with the international forces who fights against the Nazis during World War II.


Washington and Moscow government have long disagreed on Syria, with the United States against President Bashar al-Assad while Russia is an ally and recently increased military support.
While the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani -which is also one government ally Damaskus- said his country is ready to help to 'tread the road to democracy "in Syria.
While the French President, Francois Hollande, said he is ready to cooperate with Iran and Russia, but will explain to them that 'the path to a solution is not through Bashar al-Assad. "

Russia consider the title of air strikes in Syria


Russia consider the title of air strikes in Syria - Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted considering the option staged air strikes on Syrian military for the sake of supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the battle against militia groups.
"We're thinking about it (air strikes). We have not ruled out anything. However, if we do so, (action) will respect the rules of international law, "Putin said at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.
The rules, said Putin, necessitating a request from the government of the country whose territory is used as the location of the attack or the mandate of UN Security Council resolutions. This, according to him, not the US do when diving airstrike in Syria.
Although is considering all possibilities, Putin made sure not to mobilize troops to Syria.
"In the context of ground troops ... there should be no involvement of Russia," he said.
In the discussion for 90 minutes with US President Barack Obama, Putin differing views about the whereabouts of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Putin said it was 'a big mistake' if it does not cooperate with Al-Assad to face a militia group calling itself the Islamic State or ISIS.
"Sata respect my colleagues, the American president and the president of France. However, they are not Syrians so that should not be involved in the election of the leadership of other countries, "Putin said.


Against ISIS
On the other hand, after the meeting between Putin and Obama, the US government saw the Russian military presence in Syria depend on the action of Moscow in the future.
That is, if Russia used military force solely to combat the ISIS group, the US considered it good. Conversely, if a negative US sees Russia strengthening al-Assad's army in the battle against its own people.
"We have clarity about their goals," said a US official referring to Russia, after the meeting between Obama and Putin. "They aim to hunt ISIS and government support (Syria)," he said.
In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Obama said a compromise among world powers is essential to end the conflict in Syria, which so far has killed 200,000 people and displaced four million residents to flee abroad, among others to the western European region.

Monday, 28 September 2015

France announced air strikes on ISIS in Syria



French first air attack against the power of the militant group calling itself the Islamic State or ISIS in Syria on Sunday (27/09).
This operation was held following the decision to expand the efforts of the attacks on the militant groups, as reported by AFP news agency.
French Presidential Office said the air strike was carried out after it carried out reconnaissance operations over the last two weeks.
So far, France only take part in air strikes in Iraq, according to the Reuters news agency.
Operation "against the terrorist threat" Islamic State coordinated with regional partners, the statement said.

'It is futile and unrealistic'
In early September, President Francois Hollande said it has been preparing to launch air strikes against the militant group Islamic state in Syria.
However, he continued, France since the beginning ruled out sending troops to attack ISIS he called "futile and unrealistic".
So far more than 220,000 Syrians have been killed and more than nine million citizens left the country with IDPs.