Here’s my Metro News reviews for the week of Oct. 13th
You Are Here
By Chris Hadfield
iBooks/Kindle/Kobo
Five Stars
Astronaut Chris Hadfield tweeted a mere fraction of his photos taken from space. Here he draws from his unseen collection to offer a breathtaking tour of our planet, sharing insights about the astonishing things below while playfully pointing out the way nature’s patterns form familiar shapes in our minds. Once again, he takes us into orbit and it’s a wondrous delight.
GiveBlood
iPhone/iPad/Android
Free
This official Canadian Blood Services app will help you find a nearby clinic, book or cancel an appointment, track all your donations, and monitor when national supplies are critically low.
Great Global Chefs
iPad
Free
Can you reproduce these stunning creations? Chefs from around the world share their impressive creativity in this recipe collection that doesn’t look easy, but sure is a joy to explore.
Official Hollywood Walk Of Fame
iPhone/iPad
Free
Watch Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Harrison Ford, and many others get inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with this GPS-friendly guide featuring videos, photos, and biographies for every star.
Super Smash Bros. 3DS
Nintendo 3DS
Rated: Everyone 10+
4 Stars
This is a big game on a tiny screen. Everything you’d expect from the consoles is packed in here. There are multiple modes and mini-games, ridiculous events at hyper speed, and the delight of discovering each fighter’s unique powers. Watching Olmer pull up fighting Pikmen or Mario deflect shots with his cape is gleefully rewarding. But on a tiny screen the action is harder to follow. There’s no party without friends owning the game and so you’re just practice-smashing and being nostalgic, alone. That makes it a small game after all.
