SmartGlass from Microsoft and Amazon's new game for iOS

Although competitive, Apple has a habit that they have the right to produce its own version of the application for the incredibly popular platform iOS (Remember, for example, about a dozen different Google programs), still quite uncommon to observe that two of the most inveterate enemy of Cupertino, Microsoft and Amazon, (especially in the market of tablet computers) c difference in a few days to release their apps for mobile "apple" operating system. In particular, we are talking about a new free game Air Patriots from Amazon and program SmartGlass to work with the Microsoft Xbox.

Air Patriots - another variation on the theme of the game genre Tower DefenseIn which the player is required to defend against the advancing enemy and prevent the penetration of enemy forces in the designated area. I'm sure many known games like Flight Control HD or Battleship, which certainly can be attributed to this category.

But let us return to the Air Patriots. As the name of the game ( "Air Patriots"), the main action takes place in the air. Gameplay is to control a squadron of fighter planes and attack ground targets while dodging oncoming fire.

Air Patriots player offers 13 types of aircraft, 50 achievements, 28 levels and 7 different landscapes. There are three different game modes - Rookie, Pro and Veteran.

The game uses a model of «freemium», that is initially free to download, but it has a built-in package of paid extensions. For example, you can pay two dollars and get access to three additional cards. Also, if you like Air Patriots, for the money you can order new types of aircraft and weapons.

By the way, Air Patriots is available not only in App StoreBut also in google Play and Amazon Appstore for Android.

SmartGlass app is designed to work with the entertainment and gaming Microsoft Xbox system. Although the program was SmartGlass for Android at the end of last month, the iOS version of the app has appeared only yesterday. In addition to the interaction functions with various media content and games, SmartGlass lets track game achievements users, change your avatar profile and connect to Xbox system.

With this software, users can navigate the Xbox menu, enter any data (the process more just uncomfortable on TV) to control audio and video playback with Xbox, search the Internet and browse the directory Xbox. Unlike Air Patriots, SmartGlass app completely free of charge.

[via macnn.com]