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Farming Simulator for Windows Phone, taking a green thumb to a new level

Games

By George Ponder, Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 at 8:45 am

Farming Simulator is a relatively new Windows Phone 8 game that has had some success over on Android, iOS and PC platforms. The game puts you in the role of a local farmer responsible for managing everything from harvesting the crops, cultivating the fields and sowing the seeds for the next harvest.

Farming Simulator lets you control various farm equipment from tractors to harvesters. The game has potential but it's held back by difficult controls and the lack of a trial version. In the end, Farming Simulator may not be much of a bumper crop.

Windows Phone flight simulator, Infinite Flight, gets updated

Games

By George Ponder, Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 8:42 pm

Infinite Flight is one of the most comprehensive flight simulators you will find for Windows Phone and possibly any other mobile platform. Since it's release, the app has been updated several times adding new features and planes to the mix. With Infinite Flight you can fly everything from a bi-plane to the Space Shuttle.

...or in my case, barely get the aircraft off the ground only to stall out and crash into the countryside.

Farm Frenzy 2 comes to Xbox Live when the cock crows

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By Paul Acevedo, Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 at 4:22 pm

It seems like only yesterday we were discussing Farm Frenzy 2’s Achievements… Actually, it was three days ago, but that’s still pretty close, and three is prime number just like one. Anyway, speak of the devil, Farm Frenzy 2 is tomorrow’s Xbox Live release.

Farm Frenzy 2 is a casual farm simulator from Russian developer Alawar Entertainment. The game may not be much to look at (ouch, that Live tile!) and who cares about farms? But the game is surprisingly fun;I’m already digging it more than this month’s previous releases.

Most levels have multiple goals, but they almost always involve keeping your animals alive and happy. To do that, you plant grass. When the water for grass seeds runs out, you go to the well and buy more. Happy animals produce eggs and such, which you can then sell or use to make flour and other products. Levels are nice and short, perfect for mobile play. By beating levels, you earn stars to spend on all kinds of upgrades for the farm. It's more fun than a barrel of chickens!

Farm Frenzy 2 debuts on Wednesday, November 23. It will cost $2.99.

Thanks to Dark Synopsis for the tip!

Infinite Flight soaring to version 1.5

Apps

By George Ponder, Saturday, Jun 18, 2011 at 1:34 am

The Flying Development Studio has recently submitted an update to their Windows Phone flight simulator, Infinite Flight for certification.

Version 1.5 brings the following features to your inflight experience.

New scenery area: Southern California (LAX, Edwards, Palm Springs, San Diego...)
Instrument Landing System (ILS) enabled for all runways for now
Mini-Map for the HUD view
Adjustable controls sensitivity
Fixed flight model issues
Redesigned Airport Page
Customary performance enhancements

Oh.. and if you missed it, previous updates increase the app's fleet of airplanes. You can now pilot a Boeing 737-800, Cessna 172SP, Cirrus SR22, and Super Decathlon. We liked Infinite Flight but recognize a flight simulator isn't for everyone. Luckily there's a trial version available to let you try before you buy. The full version runs $4.99.

At last check, the Marketplace was still showing v1.4 but we have been told by the developer that v1.5 should be showing up anytime now. You can download Infinite Flight here (opens Zune) at the Marketplace.