Mitoza is a fun, freaky Web toy with an artistic look

While not a game per se, I found Mitoza intriguing enough to spend quite some time with it. You start off with a seed, and are then presented with two choices: you can either click a flower pot, or click a cute little birdie.

If you click the flower pot, a flower pot appears and the seed is planted inside. You're then presented with two further choices -- a water can or a bottle of fertilizer. Each choice you make causes your creation to morph, and presents you with two other choices.

There's no winning or losing, really. Each "game" usually lasts around four or five choices, at which point the plant/animal dies in some creative (but not too gruesome) way. At this point you instantly start over with a new seed.

The graphics are captivating; the whole thing has a cinematic feel to it, with a bit of artificial camera shake added for style.

All in all, it's a fun, peaceful way to spend a few minutes, and it might even make you think a little bit while you're at it.

Mitoza is a fun, freaky Web toy with an artistic look originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Hahnemann to sign with Everton

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Daily Crunch: Screen Test Edition

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Post-match quotes: D.C. United 2 - Chivas USA 2

D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN 

Overall thoughts on the match: 

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EA CEO Riccitiello: We?re Taking Dead Aim At Zynga

The last ten years have been kind to game publishers. The mainstreamification of console gaming has led to enormous sales numbers, budgets rivaling Hollywood's, and an arms race between the majors to create the next big game. But while EA and its ilk were buying up development houses, expanding like crazy, and having franchise-measuring contests with each other, an unperceived menace was growing in the dark bosom of Facebook. As millions flocked to the new platform, EA continued churning out sequel after sequel until they almost sequeled themselves into a death spiral. Now the gaming giant says it has learned its lesson, and is ready to take on the new kid in town: Zynga. EA's CEO has gone on the record saying they hope to hit $3 billion in digital revenue in the next two or three years. Big talk, but is it in EA's DNA?

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MLS East Notes: Red Bulls rue mistakes, White treasures first goal and more

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Interlocked is a three-dimensional brain teaser

Back when I was a kid, I used to love crafting ornate puzzle boxes out of Lego. There would be just one way to open the box, by carefully shifting and rotating a bunch of pieces. Well, either that, or breaking the box in frustration.

Interlocked takes that spirit and turns it into a beautiful Flash game. It's a good thing the soundtrack is soothing, because the game itself can get pretty frustrating.

At the start of each level, you're presented with a box built out of blocks in different colors. You can click and drag the mouse to rotate the box any which way. Once you decide you want to shift a part of the box, hit SPACE to switch into "move" mode. You can then click any part of the box and drag it. Of course, you can only move a part as long as nothing is in its way. So it becomes a matter of understanding how the box is built, and what parts you need to move around so you could eventually take the box apart.

It's a tricky, difficult game, but it's a great brain teaser -- and definitely a keeper.

Interlocked is a three-dimensional brain teaser originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Preview: D.C. United vs Chivas USA

D.C. United return home to play Chivas USA for the second time in 11 days in a vital game for the playoff hopes of both clubs. United concluded their four-game road stretch with a 3-0 loss at Seattle Sounders FC last Saturday, now outside the top 10 overall, though they have games in hand over the rest of the league. Chivas USA went down to a fourth consecutive defeat to start their Eastern swing, falling 3-2 to a 10-man Chicago Fire last weekend.

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The iPad World in HD?

Not too long after iPad 2′s successful release early March this year, Apple is rumored to launch another device, a supposed upgrade, which boasts a more impressive visual experience. The rumored newest addition to the iPad family, dubbed as the iPad HD, is said to be released this fall, together with a smaller and more lightweight design of the iPhone 5. Geared towards the higher-end and professional markets, the device targets those who use HD displays as a crucial tool [...]

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Post-match quotes: D.C. United 2 - Chivas USA 2

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Overall thoughts on the match: 

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Cloud Girlfriend will use a swarm of females to satisfy men

Cloud Girlfriend, despite what it sounds like, doesn't really have anything to do with cloud computing. Rather, it uses a cloud of women to pose as your girlfriend on Facebook, or your favorite social network of choice. The service is scheduled to launch 'soon,' and there's no indication of how much it will cost.

With the tagline 'The easiest way to get a girlfriend is to already have one,' Cloud Girlfriend promises to be a very interesting startup indeed. The brains of the operation, David Fuhriman, speaking to CNET, says it's all about fulfilling Maslow's hierarchy of needs. "CloudGirlfriend.com can fulfill Maslow's higher needs, even though the users know that the interaction is virtual. They will interact with a real person and see real profile images of the girl with whom they interact. This interaction can build confidence and esteem as well as provide real training experiences in navigating a friendship and a relationship."

Our concern, of course, is that it's very nearly April 1. We're also worried by the fact that Fuhriman has a name that sounds ominously like a social subculture that we've grown strangely attracted to here in the Download Squad bunker.

Finally, just stop and think about it for a second. Because your cloud girlfriend will be entirely virtual, she could be based anywhere. She could be underage -- or overage -- or she might be someone who you know in real life. She could even be a relative of yours, and you'd never know.

Let's not forget this is the Internet we're talking about, folks. Worst case scenario, she could turn out to be a hairy, male truck driver from Texas. Such as... your dad, perhaps?

Cloud Girlfriend will use a swarm of females to satisfy men originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Davies steps up as DC's hopes hang in the balance

WASHINGTON ? When D.C. United made the decision to bring in Charlie Davies on loan last offseason, they were well aware of the risk involved of acquiring a player who had barely played in 18 months.

Now, with DC delicately poised for a playoff spot, Davies is hoping to repay the faith by producing big things over the final eight games of the regular season. And that starts at home against Chivas USA on Wednesday (7:30 pm ET, Comcast SportsNet).

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Poll: Spotify tops two million premium subscribers -- are you one?

The competition may be nabbing most of the headlines these days, but Spotify's got some good news of its own to report. We just got word that the streaming music service has passed two million premium subscribers internationally. We attempted to get some clarification on just how many of those are based in the US, but the company doesn't break down such numbers by country. Still, it's a positive note for companies trying to monetize such services in the face of increasing free offerings. So, are you one in two million? Take the poll and tell us why -- or why not -- in the comments below.

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Poll: Spotify tops two million premium subscribers -- are you one? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Food trucks for September 21 match vs Chivas USA

Supporters are encouraged to follow each of the five food trucks on Twitter. Ticket plans and game packages, as well as individual game tickets, are available for purchase at dcunited.com/tickets

Tailgate drink prices: 16oz PBR $3, 24oz Corona $5, 24oz Modello $5, Bottle Water $2

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Game Review: Angry Birds HD

Bored to death? Get up! Play the latest craze that hit the town while grabbing an Ipad, and be energized by playing the multi-nominated and award winning video game created and maintained by Rovio Mobile Ltd., which received its 250 million downloads last June 2011. And its statistics has steadily been on the rise since its first release in December 2009. In such a short span of time, its popularity has been phenomenal! Now, who wouldn?t be drawn to it, [...]

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D.C. United to celebrate Sixth Annual United for D.C. Day

D.C. United and its charitable arm, United for D.C., announced today details for the Sixth Annual United for D.C. Day, celebrated during the United vs. Real Salt Lake home game Saturday, September 24. United for D.C. Day will feature opportunities throughout the day to recognize and support the club?s charity and its signature programs: Kicks for Kids, United Reads and United Soccer Club.  Kick-off for the match is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Introducing Engadget Distro!

Say hello to Engadget Distro. At its most molecular level, it's nothing more than a series of ones and zeros, cobbled together in a compiler and made to look like words and images on Apple's iPad. But in reality, it's something far greater -- something that the entire Engadget staff couldn't be more proud to have their names on. Distro is the week in technology news, distilled down and reformatted into a beautiful, offline view that can be enjoyed anywhere. You know, like one of those regional jets still awaiting their rightful Gogo injection. We've got a team of designers and editors toiling around the clock to assemble our best long-form feature content and reviews, re-wrapping it in a fashion that takes full advantage of a little thing called "multitouch."

As of now, we've got plans to launch Distro on the iPad soon (as in, super soon!), but you can bet we're already hammering away on versions for the other major tablet platforms. Rest assured, we're as eager to finish them as anyone, and yes, they'll all be absolutely free of charge. For those who find themselves a touch overwhelmed with the sheer torrent of news that occurs in this space each and every day, Distro offers a relaxing, peaceful alternative. Sort of like morphine, but available sans a prescription. We'll be showing off a sneak peek during tonight's live Engadget Show (tune in here!), and we'll be sure to keep you abreast of our launch date as it draws closer. For now, have a look at what Distro will bring in the video after the break. We hope you enjoy.

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Introducing Engadget Distro! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Inter Milan continues early-season slide with loss to promoted Novara

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Xband ? Wallet and Money Clip Alternative

The Xband looks like an easy to use alternative to a money clip. It’s similar to the Bandit Wallet that I reviewed last year, only infinitely better due to the X design. It’s a double elastic band that comes in Black, Grey or Tan. The cool thing is that you can unhook the top band [...]

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SBI MLS Power Rankings: Week 27

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HTC Rhyme clicks its heels, calls O2 its exclusive UK home

Listen up, all you single ladies, err, people with style -- HTC's charm-dongled handset's about to dash across the pond. Launching as an exclusive on UK carrier O2, the 3.7-inch device'll saunter its way into handbags throughout the British isles on October 17th, bringing with it that recently unveiled slew of accessories -- headphones, dock, charm and leather pouch. If you were hoping for some mobile color options to match that endless wardrobe, you're going to be sorely disappointed -- the operator's only offering this phone in its debut shade of plum. It's not the worst hue to be stuck with, but you'll still have to coordinate accordingly -- a no-brainer for this target demo. Right, stylistas?

HTC Rhyme clicks its heels, calls O2 its exclusive UK home originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rosales out 2-4 weeks with MCL tear

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Windows 8 wallpaper available to download, Jupiter and Twin UI spotted

With Windows 8 milestone 3 now up for grabs for select Microsoft Connect partners, it's inevitable that leaked bits and pieces will start popping up around the Web. In fact, the first "official" wallpaper image from the still-brewing OS is already making the rounds.

As you can see, it's got a similar feel to the good ol' Windows 7 default background, but features a more subdued smattering of cerulean hues. Those of you who want to use the Windows 8 wallpaper on your current desktop can download it from our file dump.

A few other details have been revealed, too. According to ZDNet's source, the Windows 8 Jupiter libraries and Twin UI are starting to take shape -- though all that's been located thus far are "[various files] scattered throughout the OS" and the aptly-named twinui.dll.

Windows 8 wallpaper available to download, Jupiter and Twin UI spotted originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LivingSocial named official partner of D.C. United

D.C. United today announced LivingSocial, the online and mobile source for great local values and experiences, has been named an official partner of the club. As part of the agreement, LivingSocial becomes the exclusive social commerce provider of D.C. United, offering team-specific daily deals and in-stadium LivingSocial Instant Deals at United home matches.

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Google's Blogger platform adds five new HTML5 Dynamic Views

Google, as part of its ongoing and much-needed overhaul of its popular Blogger platform, has just enabled five dynamic, HTML5ish, AJAXy 'Dynamic Views'. There's a video introducing the new layouts after the break.

The five new views provide fresh and interesting ways to explore your favorite Blogger blogs. The Mosaic view, for example, creates a wall of thumbnails -- click one, and it zooms to fill the screen; click it again and it minimizes. Flipcard is similar to Mosaic, but not quite as eclectic. Sidebar, Timeslide and Snapshot round off the new views, with each one obviously targeted at different types of content, from photo blogs, to text-only philosophy blogs, and everything in between.

For now, you have to visit a Blogger blog and add /view to the URL to enable the new Dynamic Views. If you own a Blogger blog, you can disable the new views -- and really, why weren't they disabled by default?

If feedback is positive -- which we're sure it will be -- these Dynamic Views will soon be enabled by default. You'll also be able to edit the views in much the same way as current Blogger templates.

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Camaraderie is key as DC set up camp in Los Angeles

With back-to-back games on the West Coast in a week, D.C. United had a decision to make in September.

They could fly back from Los Angeles after last weekend?s game against Chivas USA, only to turn around and make the same trip back out west for this Saturday?s tilt against the Seattle Sounders.

Or they could take the other choice: remain in Los Angeles early in the week and travel straight up the coast to Seattle. As it turns out, it call was an easy one to make.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/f5WiAljPEX8/camaraderie-is-key-as-dc-set-up-camp-in-los-angeles

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Band of the Day for iPhone: It's Like MySpace Music, but In a Good Way [IPhone Apps]

It's a cold day in the life, so you've decided you need yet another music discovery app. One that gives an ear to lesser known talent. You hipster you. Well, Band of the Day lets you listen to some admittedly cool below-the-radar bands and learn all about them. More »

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