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Retro review: Shadowgun

Sergio Velasquez ∙ August 31, 2019

I remember Shadowgun as one of the first games on the iPhone that used 3D models. For me, it was ground-breaking at the time and it made me think of the possibilities for mobile gaming in the future. It was one of my favorite games back in the day, and I wasn't the only one. When the game was released in 2011, it got so many positive reviews it was featured in the App Store Essentials Hall of Fame.

Currently, the game has created its own universe, with sequels like Shadowgun Deadzone, Shadowgun Legends and an upcoming game titled Shadowgun War Games.

Shadowgun was great back then, but is it great now? Should you spend $4.99 for it, or you're better off with the more recent, free-to-play sequel? That's what we'll cover in today's retro review.

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The best free Apple Watch journal apps

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ August 28, 2019
My Journal Physical Diary

Life happens to us every hour of each day no matter where we are or where we go. And you’re not always sitting down with your Mac or have your physical diary with you to capture a thought, emotion, or moment.

This is why journal apps for Apple Watch are handy because you can capture what you need to on-the-go. If you’re in the market for a diary on your wrist, these are the best free Apple Watch journal apps.

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How to use or turn off the Metronome in GarageBand on Mac and iOS

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 26, 2022
Metronome

The Metronome in GarageBand offers a steady beat that helps you keep time when you’re recording or just listening to your song. The feature also uses a one-measure Count-in so that you can get ready when you’re recording a song, just like you hear live bands do when performing.

You can turn the Metronome and Count-in on and off as well as adjust the Count-in bars on both Mac and iOS, and this tutorial shows you how.

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How to manage Projects in iMovie on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated April 4, 2023
Manage iMovie Projects Mac

Everything that you create in iMovie, whether a Trailer or Movie, is considered a Project. You can make as many Projects as you like. And if you end up with a huge list of them, you’ll want to know how to manage those Projects. You may want to play, rename, edit, duplicate, or delete a Project. This tutorial shows you how to do all that in iMovie on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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Retro review: Plants vs. Zombies

Sergio Velasquez ∙ Updated August 29, 2019

What comes to your mind when you think about your backyard? The undead trying to eat your brain and a crazy annoying neighbor? Hopefully, you only thought about a video game. If not, you should go see someone about that.

For those of you who just got their daily dose of nostalgia, probably only thought about Plants vs. Zombies, a game that released almost 10 years ago on the iPhone.

Now, with a third entry for the series, it's time to go back and see if the first game is still as good as we remember, or if we're better off forgetting it and focusing on the future. Get your plants, your tacos, and your brain ready for today's retro review on Plants vs. Zombies.

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