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Meadville, Pennsylvania – Nuclear Nova Software today announces Fractal 3D for the Mac. This is Nuclear Nova’s second graphics and media app on iOS, and is on sale during the first week for $1.99 USD (Reg. $4.99). Fractal 3D is a powerful tool for generating and exploring fractals such as the Mandelbrot and Julia sets. The 2D view allows for easy surveying and customization, while the 3D view captures spectacular images that can be exported at up to 16 megapixel resolution. Multi-processor support and an OpenGL powered renderer allow for blazing fast speed. With double precision 64-bit mathematics, Fractal 3D is capable of resolving detailed images up to an incredible 1,000,000,000,000x magnification level! To give perspective, a single atom of carbon magnified one trillion times would be longer than two football fields. Each fractal is fully customizable and changes happening in real time. First adjust the fractal set type, equation power/ constants, iterations, resolution, color scheme, and smoothing options. Once the fractal is rendered it can be explored with intuitive panning and zooming controls. After a place of interest is found, customize the 3D view by rotating the fractal, moving the camera, and adjusting the lighting. Due to the nature of fractals, the number of unique patterns to be found is limitless. Use the rendered images for desktop wallpaper, printed artwork, or just enjoy the beauty of exploring one of a kind images created by pure mathematics.

Fractal information from Wikipedia – A fractal has been defined as “a rough or fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole,” a property called self-similarity. The term fractal was coined by Benoît Mandelbrot in 1975 and was derived from the Latin fr?ctus meaning “broken” or “fractured.” A mathematical fractal is based on an equation that undergoes iteration, a form of feedback based on recursion. There are several examples of fractals, which are defined as portraying exact self-similarity, quasi self-similarity, or statistical self-similarity. While fractals are a mathematical construct, they are found in nature, which has led to their inclusion in artwork. They are useful in medicine, soil mechanics, seismology, and technical analysis. A fractal often has the following features: It has a fine structure at arbitrarily small scales. It is too irregular to be easily described in traditional Euclidean geometric language. It has a simple and recursive definition. Because they appear similar at all levels of magnification, fractals are often considered to be infinitely complex (in informal terms). Natural objects that are approximated by fractals to a degree include clouds, mountain ranges, lightning bolts, coastlines, snow flakes, various vegetables (cauliflower and broccoli), and animal coloration patterns. However, not all self-similar objects are fractals —for example, the real line (a straight Euclidean line) is formally self-similar but fails to have other fractal characteristics; for instance, it is regular enough to be described in Euclidean terms

Device Requirements:
* Intel Macintosh
* Mac OS 10.6.8+
* 5 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
Fractal 3D is only $4.99 (USD) (Reg. 9.99) and is available through the Mac App Store.

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Meadville, Pennsylvania – Nuclear Nova Software today announces Fractal 3D for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. This is Nuclear Nova’s second graphics and media app on iOS, and is on sale during the first week for $1.99 USD (Reg. $4.99). Fractal 3D is a powerful tool for generating and exploring fractals such as the Mandelbrot and Julia sets. The 2D view allows for easy surveying and customization, while the 3D view captures spectacular images that can be exported at up to 16 megapixel resolution. Multi-processor support and an OpenGL powered renderer allow for blazing fast speed. With double precision 64-bit mathematics, Fractal 3D is capable of resolving detailed images up to an incredible 1,000,000,000,000x magnification level! To give perspective, a single atom of carbon magnified one trillion times would be longer than two football fields. Each fractal is fully customizable and changes happening in real time. First adjust the fractal set type, equation power/ constants, iterations, resolution, color scheme, and smoothing options. Once the fractal is rendered it can be explored with intuitive panning and zooming controls. After a place of interest is found, customize the 3D view by rotating the fractal, moving the camera, and adjusting the lighting. Due to the nature of fractals, the number of unique patterns to be found is limitless. Use the rendered images for desktop wallpaper, printed artwork, or just enjoy the beauty of exploring one of a kind images created by pure mathematics.

Fractal information from Wikipedia – A fractal has been defined as “a rough or fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole,” a property called self-similarity. The term fractal was coined by Benoît Mandelbrot in 1975 and was derived from the Latin fr?ctus meaning “broken” or “fractured.” A mathematical fractal is based on an equation that undergoes iteration, a form of feedback based on recursion. There are several examples of fractals, which are defined as portraying exact self-similarity, quasi self-similarity, or statistical self-similarity. While fractals are a mathematical construct, they are found in nature, which has led to their inclusion in artwork. They are useful in medicine, soil mechanics, seismology, and technical analysis. A fractal often has the following features: It has a fine structure at arbitrarily small scales. It is too irregular to be easily described in traditional Euclidean geometric language. It has a simple and recursive definition. Because they appear similar at all levels of magnification, fractals are often considered to be infinitely complex (in informal terms). Natural objects that are approximated by fractals to a degree include clouds, mountain ranges, lightning bolts, coastlines, snow flakes, various vegetables (cauliflower and broccoli), and animal coloration patterns. However, not all self-similar objects are fractals —for example, the real line (a straight Euclidean line) is formally self-similar but fails to have other fractal characteristics; for instance, it is regular enough to be described in Euclidean terms

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, or iPhone 3GS
* iPad 1 or iPad 2
* Third generation+ iPod Touch.
* iOS 4.2+
* 5 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
Fractal 3D is only $1.99 (USD) (Reg. 4.99) and is available through the iTunes app store.

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We’re considering changing the best rounds system on GL Golf for the iPhone/iPad/iPod. Some of the code was written nine years ago and it’s been modified heavily since then, and now it feels clunky and may be responsible for the majority of game crashes. We are considering setting up a best rounds list on Game Center for every course, and then transitioning all existing scores to those lists. What do you think? Comments are welcome.

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GL Golf has been updated to version 2.352 on the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and is now live on the iTunes App Store. This update restores support for second generation devices, including the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch (2nd Generation).

2.352 (iOS)
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Fixed aim/club selection controls on second generation device
Faster game loading with the new golfer model
Grass detail fades away with distance
Less sky reflection in the water
Several individual hole improvements

Our new app, Fractal 3D, has been submitted to Apple for review for the Mac!  Now that we’ve finished the app we’re going to redo the interface for the iPad and iPhone and submit those versions later this week. Check out the product page for more information

With Pinball Shuffle out the door we’ve decided to take a few days to make a small new app. Below is a preview, if you recognize this image you should have an idea of what the app will do. If not then check out this reference. Lots of options, settings, features, and even a 3D visualization view! We’re hoping to submit the Mac version later this week and the iOS version early next week.

Meadville, Pennsylvania – Nuclear Nova Software today introduces Pinball Shuffle, its eighth game for Mac OS X. To celebrate the release Pinball Shuffle is on sale 70% for a limited time

Stabb Gunner Pinball is BACK! Pinball Shuffle is the follow up to Pinball Massacre, the first round in the epic pinball battle. Like the first table, this is a high octane arcade style pinball game. Table One brought never before seen pinball innovations like MASSACRE MODE and the addition of the LEVEL BALL. This time around, you’re also going to need to ratchet up your game for BOSS BATTLES. BOSS BATTLES introduce, well bosses, from the Stabb Gunner universe and drop them squarely between your new high score and an early game over. BOSSES actually move around the pinball field and generally try to ruin your day. Make sure you ruin their’s first. With MASSACRE MODE you need to get your flippers ready because you’re about to get hit with an angry pinball blitz. Score as many points as you can in a very short time. With the LEVEL BALL, we add an RPG twist that makes each pinball count. While a ball is in play, it gains experience and Levels Up. Scoring you more points and generally behaving more awesomely. Based on the Stabb Gunner Universe, and featuring killer tracks from Chiptune giants Fantomenk and Cheap Dinosaurs… Pinball Shuffle brings unique energy, art, humor, and 8bit culture to the pinball scene. Pinball Shuffle: fake Pinball just got Real

Minimum Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.6.8+ Snow Leopard or later
* Intel Processor
* 50 MB Hard Drive space
* iPhone, iPod, or iPad running iOS 4.2+

Supported Languages:
* US English

Pricing and Availability:
The full version of Pinball Shuffle is on sale for $2.99 USD (Reg 9.99) and may be purchased through the Mac App Store. The paid version includes no time limit, no shareware delay, and free updates. The Pinball Shuffle demo is time limited, has delays, and is free to try on the Mac App Store. iPhone/iPod/iPad owners can check the game out on the iTunes App Store, where it has simultaneously been released at 67% off ($0.99 USD).

Nuclear Nova Software currently has eight games and one utility, all available on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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Meadville, Pennsylvania – Nuclear Nova Software today introduces Pinball Shuffle, its eighth game for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod. To celebrate the release Pinball Shuffle is on sale 67% for a limited time

Stabb Gunner Pinball is BACK! Pinball Shuffle is the follow up to Pinball Massacre, the first round in the epic pinball battle. Like the first table, this is a high octane arcade style pinball game. Table One brought never before seen pinball innovations like MASSACRE MODE and the addition of the LEVEL BALL. This time around, you’re also going to need to ratchet up your game for BOSS BATTLES. BOSS BATTLES introduce, well bosses, from the Stabb Gunner universe and drop them squarely between your new high score and an early game over. BOSSES actually move around the pinball field and generally try to ruin your day. Make sure you ruin their’s first. With MASSACRE MODE you need to get your flippers ready because you’re about to get hit with an angry pinball blitz. Score as many points as you can in a very short time. With the LEVEL BALL, we add an RPG twist that makes each pinball count. While a ball is in play, it gains experience and Levels Up. Scoring you more points and generally behaving more awesomely. Based on the Stabb Gunner Universe, and featuring killer tracks from Chiptune giants Fantomenk and Cheap Dinosaurs… Pinball Shuffle brings unique energy, art, humor, and 8bit culture to the pinball scene. Pinball Shuffle: fake Pinball just got Real

Minimum Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod, or iPad running iOS 4.2+
* 50 MB Hard Drive space

Supported Languages:
* US English

Pricing and Availability:
The full version of Pinball Shuffle is on sale for $0.99 USD (Reg 2.99) and may be purchased through the iTunes App Store. The paid version includes no time limit, no shareware delay, and free updates. The Pinball Shuffle Lite demo is time limited, has delays, and is free to try on the iTunes App Store. Macintosh owners can check the game out on the iTunes App Store, where it has simultaneously been released at 70% off ($2.99 USD).

Nuclear Nova Software currently has eight games and one utility, all available on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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iTunes App Store
iTunes App Store Lite
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Pinball Massacre has been updated to version 1.02 on the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Users can update through the iTunes and Mac app stores. Shareware users or anyone who wants to give Pinball Massacre a try can update at https://nuclearnova.com/pinballmassacre.zip .Pinball Massacre Product Page

1.02 (iOS)
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Large optimizations, especially noticeable on 3rd and 4th generation devices
Added reflections to the iPhone 4s
Improved paddle physics on Medium difficulty
New animated menu system
Faster model loading
Reduced gaps between audio tracks
Outline green points that float up
Fixed shadows rendering over HUD
New icon (Pinball Massacre Lite)
Updated Admob engine

1.02 (Mac)
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Large optimizations, especially noticeable on older computers
Improved paddle physics on Medium difficulty
New animated menu system
Faster model loading
Reduced gaps between audio tracks
Outline green points that float up
Fixed shadows rendering over HUD
Constrained window aspect ratio
New icon (Pinball Massacre Lite)
Sandboxed