Featured App: ‘5th Coach’, The Facebook App For The Television Show, “The Voice” Zach Oldenburg, February 22, 2012February 22, 2012 NBC’s “The Voice” had it’s season two premiere a few weeks ago, and to celebrate, they’ve gone viral and released their very own Facebook App. Aptly titled “5th Coach”, the app puts you, well, into the role of the 5th coach, and allows you to build your team of artists, make coaching decisions, compete against friends and family, and even earn points and rewards, like band-aids and hair ties. To see a breakdown of the app, hit the jump. Upon hitting play, the game has you pick your team of artists. I must pick within 4 weeks, or the artists decrease in value. It seems to me that they made the app to correspond with the show. Like a fantasy league, but with less football and more Adam Levine. When you’re flipping through and choosing your team, the button that selects the artist could not be more awkward. Case in point: After choosing my team (of entirely women), I was prompted to return to the app for the battle rounds, which were coming soon. Get outta here. So I’ve gotten this far into the article and I can’t even proceed? You make me laugh, NBC. Like I stated though, the app does sync with the show, so when the battle rounds begin, the next portion of the app will open up. I can see this being of use for anyone who actually keeps up with the show, because it’s an interactive way to draft your own team of artists and win prizes, like Capri Sun pouches and coffee creamer cups. I won’t rate this app though, because it would be unfair. It’s just getting started, baby. “The Voice” airs 8/7c every Monday on NBC. Apps 78Featured AppmondaysNBCthe voice
Disney Introduces “Monsters, Inc. Storybook Deluxe” App For iOS Devices December 27, 2012 The time for Monsters is now. Earlier this month, Disney and Pixar brought back Monsters Inc. for a limited 3D theatrical run, and the prequel Monsters University opens in theaters on June 21st. To help get fans into the monster world, Disney has released another of their Storybook Deluxe Apps…. Read More
The Dictator: Compete in the Wadiyan Games As General Aladeen April 30, 2012 Briefly: In Paramount Pictures’ upcoming comedy The Dictator, Sacha Baron Cohen plays the title character, General Aladeen of Wadiya. The new iOS game The Dictator: Wadiyan Games “lets you step into the shoes of the General Aladeen and compete in his four favorite events – running, swimming, fencing and boxing.”… Read More
Interactive iPad Book Takes You Behind The Scenes of “Lincoln” November 23, 2012 Steven Spielberg’s historical drama Lincoln opened last week to rave reviews. The film chronicles our 16th President’s attempt to pass the 13th Amendment, and it provides and entertaining and informative experience as only Spielberg can. For those looking to dig deeper into how the movie was made, distributor Disney has… Read More
Have you picked a winner yet? Apparently, you get more points the earlier you do it. I was going back and forth between two choices. I have friends who somehow picked two, and I’m wondering how the hell they did it…
the app to correspond with the show. Like a fantasy league, but with less football and more Adam Levine.