Crenk Technology » World of Warcraft http://crenk.com Web Apps, Mobile Apps and Reviews Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:07:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Foursquare + Monopoly Makes MyTown GPS Driven App http://crenk.com/2009/12/11/foursquare-monopoly-makes-mytown-gps-driven-app/ http://crenk.com/2009/12/11/foursquare-monopoly-makes-mytown-gps-driven-app/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:29:43 +0000 Luis Sandoval http://crenk.com/?p=7660 Foursquare + Monopoly Makes MyTown GPS Driven App originally appeared on: Crenk
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Foursquare has been a wildly popular location based mobile app that has become quite a hit in the cities where it’s been released. Vying for top “mayoral” candidacy for each location you visit and exploring your city makes the app interesting while introducing people to new and unique communities and businesses that they would otherwise have overlooked. The many people that play this app as both a business opportunity for exposure and a game find the experience enlightening, if not informative.

Fast Forward a few months and another location based mobile app is released called MyTown. Now MyTown is the perfect combination of new business introduction with the classic game monopoly. Not only do users tag where they currently are, but the internal game allows you to collect “rent” for a property and purchase the territory where you are at. The idea, much like monopoly is to buy virtual real estate based on your surrounding, all the while forcing others to check in at your owned spots to pay rent or sell their own properties in order to make that rent. MyTown stays true to it’s name of ownership on this one.

mytown_screenTo extend the game play a little further, as you check in you earn points and “treasure” which offers up neat additions to the gaming experience almost making it rpg-like (role playing game). You collect items that give you bonuses on money paid to your account, increased check in point, and all the while, you have a max cap of hitting level 20, which I hear will soon be raised to level 30, ala World of Warcraft.

I’ll be honest, the app is addicting, the rpg-like quality keeps it fresh, and you’re still just tagging where you are at, with the bonus of trying to own your own city. The experience over all is good, but the game does suffer from some hang-ups in load time. The updates are coming, the app is new, and people are finding it to be a lot of fun so expect changes to keep coming and at the very least check it out.

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]]> It’s that time of year again, and perhaps you or someone you know is headed back to school. For those of us who have been there done that, it’s only fair that we try to provide for those returning with the tools to get them ahead, to keep them on top of things.

I’m not talking about books, or rulers, or fancy computers, heck most universities and colleges tie that into their tuition now-a-days, but the little things that make life just a little easier.

Well if you’re reading this tech site, then you’re a Geek. No worries, Geek is the new chic, so embrace it. Thanks to sites like ThinkGeek, the geek in all of us can find something to make us a little happier, if not geekier.

Here are the Top 10 Geek Gifts for the back-to-schooler!

1. Neverlate 7-Day Alarm Clock: Never be late again for your class, your meeting, or your exam. This alarm clock actually lets you set seven different wake up times to provide you the maximum amount of sleep you can get without forgetting to change the time like other standard alarm clocks. If anything’s been cancelled, no worries, just turn that alarm for that day off without affecting the other presets. Give it a try, you might actually find yourself showing up on time…just don’t make it a habit!


2. Utili-Key 6-in-1 Tool: So now-a-days most people don’t feel comfortable carrying around their utility knives, but the tools on there were so useful. You need something economical, compact, but provides all the same usability. The Utili-Key is just such a tool that is small enough to fit onto a standard key chain ring. Provides a small serrated blade, various screwdriver sizes, and a bottle opener. You never know when something like this could come in handy.


3. Original Ring Thing: How many times have you been caught with a bottle and no bottle opener? It’s happened to all of us, and rather than risk breaking the bottle against a corner or using your teeth to pop the top, wouldn’t it be nice to have something on you that you would have worn anyways? It’s possible with this ring that acts as a bottle opener as well. Come to the rescue of yourself and your buddies with this amazing fashion meets functionality piece.


4. Marshmallow Shooter: Who knows why we do the things we do in high school and especially college? Perhaps it’s all the studying resulting in mind overload. Nevertheless pick up this little item and let the good times roll. Whether you’re having marshmallow shooting competitions, shooting into your friend’s mouth, or just feeding yourself, this device puts your hands out of business. Eating marshmallow with your hands is the old, the Marshmallow shooter is the new. Enjoy!


5. Keep out of Direct Sunlight: So the common myth about geeks and computer nerds is that we’re all pasty colored and nocturnal fearing the real world and life in general. Well buck the system guys and gals with this tongue-in-cheek shirt that declares that you are well aware of the rumor and defying the norm. Why not let what you wear make a statement?


6. STFU University Hoodie: Do you ever have those days where school spirit just seems a little overwhelming and maybe even a little fake? You know the whole cheerleaders, spirit squad, furry costumed mascot and everyone shouting “RA! RA! RA!”? Well on those days show your support for STFUniversity. If you have to ask don’t buy. For of us that know STFU very well, doesn’t it make your lives a little easier to share that spirit with others, if not a little quieter? See you at the next rally!


7. Procrastination: What else do I have to say? A lot of us lived by this mantra in college, at least in our first two years or so. Sure we may have buckled down to wrap up our degrees and prepare for the real world, but really, how many of us really dropped this habit? For those of us who still languish in the land of procrastination, support it by placing this poster up and be proud!


8. Case o’Bawls: With all the energy drinks on the market it’s hard to find one that really fuels you for those long nights on World of Warcraft, or perhaps that late DnD mission. Well if you’ve done either, then you know Bawls. Boot your roommate out and make Bawls your friend. These cases will fuel your late night binges and entertainment romps when you start to feel weary.


9. Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap: So you got the 7-day alarm clock thing going for ya, but being up and being awake are two different things. Don’t wait 10 min. for that coffee to brew! Jump into the shower and blast your senses wide awake with caffeinated soap! This completely safe to use soap has been featured on CNET, TechTV, Good Morning America, and other media outlets. Work up a good lather and let your body soak up the go-juice.

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