I just noticed that Naval Combat, an accessible, battleship-style game app for the iPhone that was discussed on the viphone list earlier this year, is free today. It usually lists for $0.99, and I read some information that the price is only for July 4, so it may be back to the regular price already for European app stores. It is still free for the U.S. App store. Here's the link to the AppleVis entry for the game, which can be played with others via the game center:
http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/games/naval-combat
Please note that the game is produced with both German and English localizations, and apparently in the Danish App Store the game shows up under the German name, "Seeschlacht", so use the link I give below, or the one at the AppleVis site to locate the correct app. The actual game play is in English once you download the app from the Danish store, despite this confusion. Presumably the game play is in German for German app store purchasers.
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From: Esther <mori...@mac.com
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Date sent: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:32:28 -1000
Subject: Naval Combat iOS game app is free today
Hi All,
I just noticed that Naval Combat, an accessible, battleship-style game app for the iPhone that was discussed on the viphone list earlier this year, is free today. It usually lists for $0.99, and I read some information that the price is only for July 4, so it may be back to the regular price already for European app stores. It is still free for the U.S. App store. Here's the link to the AppleVis entry for the game, which can be played with others via the game center:
http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/games/naval-combat
Please note that the game is produced with both German and English localizations, and apparently in the Danish App Store the game shows up under the German name, "Seeschlacht", so use the link I give below, or the one at the AppleVis site to locate the correct app. The actual game play is in English once you download the app from the Danish store, despite this confusion.
Presumably the game play is in German for German app store purchasers.
Note there is also a free Naval Combat Lite app, but it was last updated a year ago, and I don't think it is accessible with VoiceOver.
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
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The first link in my post was to the entry for the Naval Combat app at the AppleVis site. This provides comments from users about the app, such as using the Game Center for group play. Since I did not have this app on my iPhone I supplied the link in lieu of being abled to give a more detailed description of the application. You can also get to the App Store URL by clicking on the link to the App Store in each app entry's description at the AppleVis site. The second link was directly to the App Store, so you can purchase the app. If you do not need to review additional information, especially since this is a free app, you can double tap on that App Store URL link and "purchase" the free app.
Just a few comments: I generally try to post the app store URL with the name of the app and the developer, spelled the way they appear in the App Store, along with current/past price information. If there are any restrictions on use -- such as apps that are only available in the US app store, like the Pandora Radio app or the Mapquest navigation app by AOL, or only available in the U.S. and Canada, such as the MotionX GPS Drive navigation app -- I'll also supply that information as well when I post, if I know about this. If the app is available in another country, clicking on the link will bring you to the correct app, if it is available in your country's app store. In some cases, such as in the case of Naval Combat, the discounted price may not be available because of time zone differences if the app is only meant to be for particular calendar dates.
I'll add that there is also a podcast on playing Naval Combat at the AppleVis site. I posted both the app deals of ToDo Checklist (that Eileen mentioned) and Naval Combat under the iOS App Deals at AppleVis. If you check this category at AppleVis, you'll find links to the podcast, also located at the AppleVis site.
> I am confused. There were 2 links in your email but it sounded like they were both for the same app.
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> From: Esther <mori...@mac.com
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> Date sent: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:32:28 -1000
> Subject: Naval Combat iOS game app is free today
> Hi All,
> I just noticed that Naval Combat, an accessible, battleship-style game app for the iPhone that was discussed on the viphone list earlier this year, is free today. It usually lists for $0.99, and I read some information that the price is only for July 4, so it may be back to the regular price already for European app stores. It is still free for the U.S. App store. Here's the link to the AppleVis entry for the game, which can be played with others via the game center:
> http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/games/naval-combat
> Please note that the game is produced with both German and English localizations, and apparently in the Danish App Store the game shows up under the German name, "Seeschlacht", so use the link I give below, or the one at the AppleVis site to locate the correct app. The actual game play is in English once you download the app from the Danish store, despite this confusion. Presumably the game play is in German for German app store purchasers.
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From: Esther <mori...@mac.com
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Date sent: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:48:02 -1000
Subject: Re: Naval Combat iOS game app is free today
Hi Jessica,
The first link in my post was to the entry for the Naval Combat app at the AppleVis site. This provides comments from users about the app, such as using the Game Center for group play.
Since I did not have this app on my iPhone I supplied the link in lieu of being abled to give a more detailed description of the application. You can also get to the App Store URL by clicking on the link to the App Store in each app entry's description at the AppleVis site. The second link was directly to the App Store, so you can purchase the app. If you do not need to review additional information, especially since this is a free app, you can double tap on that App Store URL link and "purchase" the free app.
Just a few comments: I generally try to post the app store URL with the name of the app and the developer, spelled the way they appear in the App Store, along with current/past price information. If there are any restrictions on use -- such as apps that are only available in the US app store, like the Pandora Radio app or the Mapquest navigation app by AOL, or only available in the U.S. and Canada, such as the MotionX GPS Drive navigation app -- I'll also supply that information as well when I post, if I know about this. If the app is available in another country, clicking on the link will bring you to the correct app, if it is available in your country's app store.. In some cases, such as in the case of Naval Combat, the discounted price may not be available because of time zone differences if the app is only meant to be for particular calendar dates.
I'll add that there is also a podcast on playing Naval Combat at the AppleVis site. I posted both the app deals of ToDo Checklist (that Eileen mentioned) and Naval Combat under the iOS App Deals at AppleVis. If you check this category at AppleVis, you'll find links to the podcast, also located at the AppleVis site.
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On Jul 4, 2012, at 2:35 PM, Jessica Brown wrote:
I am confused. There were 2 links in your email but it sounded like they were both for the same app.
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From: Esther <mori...@mac.com
To: "9577AAC0-42E6-47A8-BF18-EC3BEC9823B7:ABMailRecent"<viphone@googl
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Date sent: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:32:28 -1000
Subject: Naval Combat iOS game app is free today
Hi All,
I just noticed that Naval Combat, an accessible, battleship-style game app for the iPhone that was discussed on the viphone list earlier this year, is free today. It usually lists for $0.99, and I read some information that the price is only for July 4, so it may be back to the regular price already for European app stores. It is still free for the U.S. App store. Here's the link to the AppleVis entry for the game, which can be played with others via the game center:
http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/games/naval-combat
Please note that the game is produced with both German and English localizations, and apparently in the Danish App Store the game shows up under the German name, "Seeschlacht", so use the link I give below, or the one at the AppleVis site to locate the correct app. The actual game play is in English once you download the app from the Danish store, despite this confusion..
Presumably the game play is in German for German app store purchasers.
Note there is also a free Naval Combat Lite app, but it was last updated a year ago, and I don't think it is accessible with VoiceOver.
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
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I just went to download this app. Although it said it was free on the
search results, when I double tapped it, it was still $0.99. I also saw
that there was a Naval combat Lite, which just let's you play against
the computer. This app is free and let's you upgrade to the paid
version. It is totally accessible. I was kind of hoping for some sound
effects though! :-)
> I just noticed that Naval Combat, an accessible, battleship-style game app for the iPhone that was discussed on the viphone list earlier this year, is free today. It usually lists for $0.99, and I read some information that the price is only for July 4, so it may be back to the regular price already for European app stores. It is still free for the U.S. App store. Here's the link to the AppleVis entry for the game, which can be played with others via the game center:
> http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/games/naval-combat
> Please note that the game is produced with both German and English localizations, and apparently in the Danish App Store the game shows up under the German name, "Seeschlacht", so use the link I give below, or the one at the AppleVis site to locate the correct app. The actual game play is in English once you download the app from the Danish store, despite this confusion. Presumably the game play is in German for German app store purchasers.
Thanks for the information on the accessibility of the Naval Combat Lite app. I caught this price drop on Naval Combat fairly late in the day; it was free at the time that I posted and for at least a few hours after. But I checked that it was already back to full price at the European app stores even at the time that I posted. And the reason for checking is that this app is posted under the German name of "Seeschlacht" in the Danish app store, which caused confusion when it was discussed at the beginning of the year. So I looked up the app in the Danish app store on my Mac before composing the AppleVis app deal alert, and noted that in the Danish store (and other European stores), the sale price was no longer available. I try to check that apps are really free at the point where you push the button to buy them before I post, so unless an app goes back to full price while I'm typing up my post, the announcements should be good, or I won't bother to post at all.
And if you want sound effects you might try the free "Where's my Rubber Ducky" shooter game. I don't get most of these game apps, so I can only refer to the list discussions I've read. This app is reviewed on the AppleVis site, and here's the link:
• Where's My Rubber Ducky by Accessibility Foundation (free):
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wheres-my-rubber-ducky/id515304336?mt=8
(You need to use headphones with this app and shoot at zombies. Disclaimer: I have no direct experience with this app).
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On Jul 4, 2012, at 5:40 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote:
> I just went to download this app. Although it said it was free on the
> search results, when I double tapped it, it was still $0.99. I also saw
> that there was a Naval combat Lite, which just let's you play against
> the computer. This app is free and let's you upgrade to the paid
> version. It is totally accessible. I was kind of hoping for some sound
> effects though! :-)
> On 04/07/12 18:32, Esther wrote:
>> Hi All,
>> I just noticed that Naval Combat, an accessible, battleship-style game app for the iPhone that was discussed on the viphone list earlier this year, is free today. It usually lists for $0.99, and I read some information that the price is only for July 4, so it may be back to the regular price already for European app stores. It is still free for the U.S. App store. Here's the link to the AppleVis entry for the game, which can be played with others via the game center:
>> http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/games/naval-combat
>> Please note that the game is produced with both German and English localizations, and apparently in the Danish App Store the game shows up under the German name, "Seeschlacht", so use the link I give below, or the one at the AppleVis site to locate the correct app. The actual game play is in English once you download the app from the Danish store, despite this confusion. Presumably the game play is in German for German app store purchasers.
