Mindy’s back with a new entry for fans of DC Comic’s and Cartoon Network’s series Batman Beyond. This time around, Ace, the faceless muscle of the Royal Flush Gang, soars in to pummel Terry in this picture based on the TV show. This graphic desktop makes a perfect wallpaper, either on your PC or optimized for your iPhone 4. Go grab it, crime fighter!
The Breakroom
Ace in the Hole
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Year In Review for 2010
December 30, 2010
So much happens around these parts it’s difficult to keep track of it all. But since 2010 is about to fade into history, it’s time once again to highlight what we were up to these last 12 months. This year saw exciting developments at the Iconfactory, and as is par for the course, most of them centered around what Apple had up its collective sleeve.
Since its release back in 2007, Twitterrific has steadily grown in popularity from the original Mac version to the iPhone and iPod touch in 2008 and this year, to Apple’s revolutionary new iPad. The iPad’s introduction back in April put a temporary kink in our plans to rev Twitterrific for Mac, but it turned out for the best. The iPad forced us to rethink our design approach and start fresh. We released Twitterrific for iPad in April, then an all-new universal version 3.0 in June that was designed to be both elegant and super easy to use. Users took to the new version in spades and in December Macworld gave Twitterrific their App Gems Award for Twitter Client of the Year. When we think about just how far Ollie has flown, we couldn’t be more proud.
Other exciting software developments in 2010 included a universal version of Pickin’ Time, the porting of our game Frenzic to the Android and Nintendo DSi platforms, and the release of Take Five for the iPhone. Take Five is a handy utility that automatically un-pauses your music for you after a set amount of time. Finally, in October we were proud to launch our fourth entertainment title, Astronut, for the iPhone and iPod touch. This year, thousands of players have enjoyed blasting off on a cosmic adventure as Jacques the Astronut and we’ve been humbled by the tweets and reviews from players and critics alike.
With all the efforts devoted to software this year, our freeware releases were a bit lighter, but not by much. We still managed to pump out 19 freeware icon sets containing over 250 free icons for your Mac and PC desktops. Add to that some 10+ cool desktop pictures and oodles of Quickpix and there were plenty of freebies to download in 2010. Noteworthy freeware sets from this year included Trek Tech, Clash of the Titans, Smoothicons 15, ATV Drives, Steampunk Storage and Carcassonne Meeple and People.
The year ahead looks to be an exciting and surprising one. We’ll have the long-awaited 4.0 update to Twitterrific for Mac plus an all-new Mac application we’re developing in conjunction with Wolfgang Ante of ARTIS Software, the author behind xScope. We’ll also add to the mix new iPhone and iPad software plus scores of new freeware releases to keep you downloading and happy.
As we do every year at this time, we take a moment to say thank you to all of you who have supported our efforts. Your willingness to visit the Iconfactory, tweet to your friends, download our creations and purchase our software is what keeps us going and makes our work our greatest pleasure. Quite frankly we couldn’t do what we do without you, nor would we want to. We hope to see you return again and again in 2011 and wish you and yours a happy holiday season!
Macworld Names Twitterrific ‘Twitter Client of the Year’
December 15, 2010
We’re pleased to announce that our popular Twitter client for iPhone and iPad, Twitterrific, was named in Macworld’s 2010 App Gems Awards yesterday. The awards are broken out into several categories including best games, best media and photo and best productivity apps. To our surprise and delight, Twitterrific took home the “Twitter Client of the Year” award in the productivity category.
It’s always gratifying to be recognized for excellence, but we’re also pleased that one of the factors cited by Macworld’s Dan Moren in his review was Twitterrific’s ease of use. This year’s primary goal for Twitterrific was to make the app more accessible, unified and user friendly. This principal is also guiding the final stages of development for the long-awaited Mac 4.0 update which will be arriving early next year.
Our thanks go out to Macworld as well as all the other winners of the Mac Gems awards. We’re pleased to be in such great company as The Coding Monkey’s Caracassonne and Big Bucket Software’s The Incident. Onward and upward!
Steampunk Storage
December 7, 2010
If you’re a fan of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne and love the thought of turning your computer desktop into a stylized steampunk machine, we’ve got good news for you. Iconfactory artist David Lanham has hand-crafted a set of desktop hard drive icons that are sure to tickle the fancy of steampunk fans everywhere.
Steampunk Storage is a highly-detailed set of internal and external HD icons positively brimming with textures and materials that’ll make you wish it was 1850 all over again. Add to the mix a set of desktop pictures and textures designed to work perfectly with the icon set and you have a brass, iron and wood makeover of epic proportions.
Don’t dawdle, head on over and download Steampunk Storage for your Mac, PC or as a cool Candybar iContainer today. You won’t be disappointed.
More Frenzic!
November 26, 2010
The addictive puzzle game that dazzles the eye and teases the brain is now available on Android and Nintendo DSi.
in addition to iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac.
The Iconfactory and ARTIS Software partnered on the DSi version of Frenzic with Two Tribes, publisher of digital videogames for portable and home consoles. The Android version was created in partnership with Sourcebits, software developers for mobile, Mac and web.
Frenzic takes only minutes to learn, but months to master as you devise new, impressive play strategies to push your brain and reflexes to their limits.
Key features:
- A fast-paced, addictive game that makes other puzzle games look like child’s play
- Full touch screen control
- Real time high score updates
- Complete power-ups for increased abilities
- Climb through seven levels of Devotion, all the way up to Frenzic Master
If you aren’t a Frenzic fanatic already, check out game play videos, learn more and purchase through Frenzic.com
Welcome Astronut!
November 15, 2010
We’re pleased to announce Astronut, our newest game for iPhone and iPod touch! Let gravity and guts be your guide as you blast off on a planet-hopping adventure of cosmic proportions. Travel to uncharted galaxies, gather star shards and avoid unfriendly life forms, all on your quest to explore the universe and become the ultimate hero.
- Addictive, arcade-style play for both novice & advanced gamers
- 24 Challenging Levels across 6 sectors
- 40 Formidable achievements to unlock
- Fully optimized for Apple’s stunning Retina Display
- Saved game status – play for five minutes or five hours
- Compatible with iOS 4 multi-tasking
- Full support for Game Center
Astronut is available now on the iTunes App Store as a free download to try. Via in-app purchase, for $1.99, players can unlock 20 challenging levels to explore new sectors, enemies and planets.
We invite you to visit AstronutApp.com to view the official game trailer, download desktop goodies, get strategy tips and answers to your most frequently asked questions. Follow @astronutapp on Twitter for the latest updates.
If you love Astronut, be sure to check out IconfactoryApps.com for more exciting games for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
