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10 Things Gadgets Video Games

Top 10 Grossing Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android (July 2014)

It’s all about the money when it comes to apps. And making money? Well, that’s why we make ’em.

These aren’t necessarily the most popular apps out there – but they are the ones that are raking in the most money – most likely via in-app purchases.  And really, is it any surprise that the majority of these hit money-making apps are games?  No, not really.

Let’s take a look at who’s making the money this month:

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10 Things Games Video Games

You’ll never guess which video game was named the Best Video Game of All Time!

When one thinks of VIDEO GAMES, you don’t really think that POPULAR MECHANICS would be considered an authority on the subject.

You’d be wrong.

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Games How To TV Video

Behind the Scenes at The Price is Right

THE PRICE IS RIGHT is one of those eternal game shows that everybody – and we mean EVERYBODY – loves. It’s been around for years, it’s easy enough for anyone to play (unlike Jeopardy or the Scripps Spelling Bee where we just gasp in awe at a few folks’ brilliance).

And it truly features everyday people on the show.  It’s good family fun all around.

The Price is Right
The Price is Right

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10 Things Gadgets Games Internet shopping

Top 10 Grossing Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android (June 2014)

We have a new entry on the iPhone list this month of the highest grossing smartphone apps – Family Guy!   And could we finally see a dating app break into the Top Ten?  We’ll have to wait and see…

TOP TEN GROSSING APPS FOR ANDROID

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10 Things Games

50% of mobile gaming revenue comes from 10% of the players

How much money do mobile game makers take in on their games?

Like Web Watch has told you before, Candy Crush was pulling in around $850,000 a day from just a handful of their users.

But we’ve uncovered a bit more information about how the mobile gaming financial numbers are playing out across the board when all revenues are looked at.

Mobile & Social Game Design: Monetization Methods and Mechanics, Second Edition
Mobile & Social Game Design: Monetization Methods and Mechanics, Second Edition

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Games How To

How to ALWAYS win Rock Paper Scissors with this perfect strategy

People love playing Rock Paper Scissors (or the recent development of Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock).

Web Watch has even attended the National RPS CHAMPIONSHIPS in Las Vegas, just to see what it’s all about that makes Roshambo such an incredibly competitive sport.

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock

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Gadgets Gambling Games How To

Coming soon to a poker table near you: the Poker Shot Clock

Have you ever played a game with friends – any game, really – where your friends took a ridiculously long time to make their move?

No wonder nobody likes to play Monopoly anymore – if you played by the official rules, the game would be over in an hour.  Web Watch witnessed a Bunko night where the “lead table” decided to stop rolling dice and have a conversation — the other three tables revolted and demanded that the round end after 10 minutes had passed.

Party poopers, it seems.

Poker Ace Portable Tournament Director Timer
Poker Ace Portable Tournament Director Timer

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Gadgets Video Games

How much money does Flappy Bird made a day?

Remember when Web Watch told you HOW MUCH MONEY CANDY CRUSH MAKES PER DAY?

Around $800,000 dollars per day.

Well, there’s a new challenger to the casual game money market, and takes even less skill to play than matching three candies in a row.

Flappy Bird Hints
Flappy Bird Hints