Category: Mobile Apps

You can pre-register for the global release right now on the Google Play Store and the App Store.

In the highly likely event that you haven’t come across Dragon Trail: Hunter World yet, here’s the lowdown on what the game is all about, and why we think it’s shaping up to be the next big thing on mobile.

Story-wise, Dragon Trail: Hunter World sees you playing as a young tribe member whose father has gone missing in mysterious circumstances.

On his quest for answers this intrepid youth stumbles into a battle with some savage beasts, meets a Fire Wythern hatchling, and takes possession of a sacred text called the Book of Loyat.

Your goals from this moment on are to reveal the prophecy of the Book of Loyat, find out what happened to your father, and cultivate a growing stable of fantastic beasts to send into battle against the vicious dragons that are persecuting your tribe.

Dragon Trail: Hunter World is set in a gorgeous tropical paradise called Star Island. This lush, beautifully rendered habitat bristles with detail, from flickering torches to rolling, tree-covered vistas.

The art is on point, too, from the costumes worn by the characters and their pets to the architecture of the stone arenas where the battles play out.

Dragon Trail: Hunter World is a masterclass in world-building, and it populates its world with a huge variety of fantastical beasts and monsters. Dotted around the island you’ll find Icy Bears, Bluish Parrots, Dragons, Mammoths, and more.

Each animal comes with its own unique skills and attributes. To make the most of your animals you’ll need to evolve them and place them in the best possible formations. Evolution is how you take a cute little Fire Wyvern and turn it into a badass reptilian warrior.

A well-balanced Dragoncide Squad is the difference between victory and getting all mashed up by an angry dragon.

You can pick from four different character classes in Dragon Trail: Hunter World – Ranger, Shadowhunter, Warrior, and Priest.

The Ranger specializes in ranged attacks, using her bow and arrow to pick off enemies from a safe vantage point. Not only that, but Ranger can also collect intel, making her an invaluable class.

Shadowhunter, meanwhile, is a melee fighter with a difference. Shadowhunter is basically an assassin, operating in darkness and using cunning disguises to get close to their enemies before delivering brutal one-punch kills.

The Warrior is a straight up bruiser, delivering lots of damage and taking little, while the Priest is a helpful character who specializes in protecting and healing their teammates.

In terms of classes and what they do on the battlefield, Dragon Trail: Hunter World isn’t adding a huge amount to the genre. But it shakes things up with a unique mentor system, which lets you complete missions in exchange for currency to spend on gear for your squad.

To get ahead you’ll need to keep training and evolving your pets, leveling up your heroes, hustling for resources, and exploring Star Island.

In many respects, Dragon Trail: Hunter World is a conventional mobile RPG. But it breaks the mold in several different ways.

First up, it’s a visual feast. Just look at the screenshots. Watch the CGI trailer. Check out the gameplay videos on the Dragon Trail: Hunter World Facebook page. Never before have the words “console quality” been more applicable.

And the story is great, too, with a powerful narrative thread to follow as you kill dragons, bond with pets, and generally immerse yourself in a beautifully realized fantasy world.

Dragon Trail: Hunter World will be out later this year. In the meantime, you can pre-register for it right now on Android and iOS.

Lockdown Mode is an option for people who might be targeted by digital threats. While it’s designed for a small subset of users, anyone can activate the mode.

Here’s some of the security features in Lockdown Mode according to Apple:

Messages: Most message attachment types other than images are blocked. Some features, like link previews, are disabled.
Web browsing: Certain complex web technologies, like just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from Lockdown Mode.
Apple services: Incoming invitations and service requests, including FaceTime calls, are blocked if the user has not previously sent the initiator a call or request.
Wired connections with a computer or accessory are blocked when iPhone is locked.
Configuration profiles cannot be installed, and the device cannot enroll into mobile device management (MDM), while Lockdown Mode is turned on.

Over time, Apple will strengthen the mode and continue to add features.

Most importantly, you can now share recipes and meal plans using the Pestle Households feature.

You can share the invite link with others and they will be able to see your cookbook. You will also be able to see theirs.

Another nice addition is the ability to edit recipes before you import the information into Pestle.

Other changes include an overhauled shopping list a a new parser to help gather recipe information from sites.

You can download Pestle now on the App Store for free.

Along with the recipe scanner feature, the Pestle Pro subscription includes unlimited recipes, cross-device sync, a meal plan option for the next two weeks, and much more.

That’s $9.99 per year or $0.99 per month. You can also unlock a lifetime subscription for $24.99.

On the surface, Fitscape provides a fantasy-style 16-bit MMORPG for casual game play. There’s obviously a fun twist.

All of the character progression and world movement is driven by your real-world physical activity. More than 80 activities supported, everything from strength training to meditation. All of your activity is also integrated in Apple’s Health app so you will get daily credit.

While not active, you can still Enjo the game with tons of quests, enemies to discover, and more. The game also offers an online component so you can share the experience and journey with others.

Made for both gamers and non-gamers Fitscape wants to help give to a nudge to start a new routine or stay more active.

Designed for the iPhone, Fitscape is a free download on the App Store. There are in-app purchases available for a membership that unlocks additional features in the game. You can also purchase in-game Fitcoins.