Reviews

Secret Maryo Chronicles – a fun and free open-source 2D game

Are you itching to play those 2D games that were once your favorites when you were a child? Here's something that you'd feel nostalgic about - the Secret Maryo Chronicles. Although it might sound like a rip-off from Super Mario Brothers, you'd find it very entertaining. All the similarities to Mario make the game a pleasant journey to your childhood, but the differences and additional features (like uploading your own backgrounds) make it a fresh experience. From collecting mushrooms to stepping on top of enemies' heads, you're sure to enjoy this game whether you are 13 or 30.

Erica Shine “I Will Wait For You” – captivating vocals and beautiful sound in one free pop album

Compelling, captivating, and very beautiful; these are just three words to describe Erica Shine’s “I Will Wait for You.” Released just this September 2009, the album makes listeners thirst for more of this new comer. “I Will Wait for You” has 4 heartfelt songs, all written and composed by her. Being a fan of several famous rock groups such as Evanescence and Linkin Park, Erica brings listeners to the next level with her confidence in blending rock, pop, and acoustic. This album not only reflects her love for the said genres, but also her deep feeling of sharing her emotions to her listeners.

Avidemux – free and open-source video editing software

Do you need to edit some of your videos but you don't have the proper software? Don't worry - here comes Avidemux to the rescue. Avidemux is an open-source video editor software which allows you to digitize/capture video files using FireWire, cut clips, add filters & effects, fix colors and do so much more. With Avidemux, making your own home movies or editing your simple movie and video projects is as easy as 1-2-3. And best of all? You get it for free.

Louie Mantia Icons and Wallpapers – spice up your Windows or Mac desktops!

Tired of your desktop icons that you see each time you turn on your PC or Mac? Don't fret; Louie Mantia is here to save your day. From icons and wallpapers, Mantia really gets it going - and he gets it going really cool. Various designs inspired by Star Trek, Wall-E, Nightmare Before Christmas, Willy Wonka, Pokemon...and a whole lot more! You can even use them to add a bit of jazz to your iPhone. Oh, and the best part? Everything is for free.

M.W.D. “Singing Forest [BudaBeats]”- NuJazz Relaxation

Looking for the perfect ambient music to listen to while you and your friends hang out on the evenings? Then let M.W.D's Singing Forest be your companion as you listen to its electronic flavor mixed with nujazz and a tast of broken tempos. Released under the BudaBeats Netlabel, Singing Forest would play with your aural senses with stock beats and tunes mixed together to create relaxing nujazz tracks. These is the kind of ambient music that would make you think that free music can really be this good.

Pipe Dream – a great animation with an amazing music synchronization

Short animated movies are nice ways to entertain you and your family. And getting a nice one for free is definitely an opportunity you're sure to get. From the producer of the original 'musical fountain' comes a single from a video album that's sure to awe you while you watch it and listen to its accompanying music. Watch animated steel balls come out of PVC tubes and shoot into various instruments. Pipe Dream makes animation look so easy with its great synchronization with every instrument in its music.

Slim “Interstate Medicine” – pop/altrock album with great vocals & captivating lyrics

There are times that you just want to listen to some kind of noisy music, but not exactly loud; something that would lift up your mood, but not exactly to dance; something that lets you pump up some blood through your veins but not exactly to make you filled with adrenaline. Filled with 12 tracks that will sure to keep your head bobbing, Interstate Medicine will let you relate to its song's lyrics by the band leader's Michael Baker. Let his voice be stuck in your head! We couldn't exactly put how they sound into words, but here's what Michael wrote: I crank my amps louder than Tom Petty, but not as loud as Cannibal Corpse. I'm wordier than Jane's Addiction, but not as yappy as e.e. cummings. I'm taller than Prince, but not as tall as Krist Novoseli.

SharePod – change, back-up & share the files on your iPod

Have you ever found yourself needing to back-up files from your iPod? I mean, admit it, most of us don’t really like storing large music and video files in our hard drive. And since most of the new iPod models contain large memory (to date, up to 160 GB) that we tend to rely on its capacity. I have personally experienced losing 50 GB worth of files in my iPod and I’m telling you it wasn’t an experience I want to remember; I haven’t recovered everything until now. So, to avoid file loss and to have extra perks than that of other iPod-reader softwares, download SharePod.