November 2011
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See our interview on CBC news tonight!
We were recently interviewed on our views about the current brain drain issue in Windsor and how and what can be done to turn things around and keep young bright people in town. I believe it will air tonight at 6pm.
Also anyone who is interested CBC is hosting a great town hall about this topic today at the capitol theater around 7pm! Open to anyone, check it out!
Banzaaaaiiii!!!!!!!! ....is finally on Android!
So proud to say Banzai Blowfish is now available for Android, it has all the great fun of the iOS version, works for Android phones and tablets and features Open Feint for leaderboard fun.
Click here to check it out
Check out two great interviews at am800.
A great interview done in the last couple days over at the am800 studios about our recent nomination of best tablet game for our hit ipad/iphone/ipod /MacOSX (soon to be android) game Banzai Blowfish.
http://soundcloud.com/jakubkoter/digi-award-nomination/
This other interview features Andy and Jakub talking about the future of Red Piston, our growth and also a charity we participated in which...
Catch us at 6:00pm tonight on CTV news
Hi everyone our own Ali Al-Aasm responds to questions on our recent induction to “The List” at the Digi awards and our nomination for best tablet game for Banzai Blowfish!.
October 2011
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September 2011
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Red Piston upcomming presentation
September 16,2011 - Presenting at the 2011 Canadian Wireless Trade Show this Friday at 3:30pm (Toronto,Ontario) , Ali Al-Aasm , Co-Founder will be talking about mobile start ups with his presentation titled Mobile StartUps: The New Tech Goldrush.
See More info and get FREE tickets www.cwts.ca.
November 16/17 , 2011 - Ali Al-Aasm, Co-Founder will be a guest panelist at DIG 2011 game...
August 2011
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July 2011
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We don't launch too many sites but here is one for...
Just launched a site for our client Joseph Antony Jewelers http://www.joseph-anthony.com
iPad app coming soon ;)
June 2011
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We're HIRING!!!! JavaScript/PHP/Web/Game Developer
JavaScript/PHP/Web/Game Developer Red Piston Inc. is looking for skilled Developers to work on exciting web apps and games for small and large brands. Ideal candidate should have experience in developing for mobile web platforms. Please apply with a resume but most importantly a portfolio(screen shots/screen casts) of work created. Skills & Qualifications: • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science...
Brand New site!
Red Piston Inc. is proud to be launching a new website today and a new mobile site as well. These new sites we feel better showcase all the great work our team has done over the past year and a half in a elegant and simple look.
AA
May 2011
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Bouncing around ideas on our next big game for the iPhone/iPad. Stay tuned and be prepared to have your next app addiction!
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We got our Free #Blackberry #Playbook today
Because we were one of the first developers of Blackberry Playbook apps, RIM has sent us a free playbook. Thanks RIM!
Top 7 Video making the rounds! Now on UofW...
The University of Windsor is now featuring in their main home page carousel the cool video for the top 7 intelligent community contest. Check out the link.
Top 7 on Univeristy of Windsor
April 2011
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Check us out at 6:00pm or 11:00pm on /A\ Channel...
Just wrapped up a very cool interview with Michelle from the /A\ channel news!! They asked us questions about RP and some specific apps like Mood Food, check it out at 6:00pm or 11:00pm news. -AA
Great article about us from UofW
Big Thanks to Stephen Fields from the University of Windsor for the great article on us!!! Click here to go to the article
Banzai Blowfish Released for MacOSX
Phew, finally our hit game has been approved for Mac’s everywhere. Port took some time and the process to prepare it for Apple had a bit of a learning curve but nothing to painful.
The first version was based before 1.5 so it has all the orginal 40 levels but well make an update soon.
Hope everyone enjoys it and the next stop is android!
AA
Download Banzai Blowfish for MacOSX Now!
February 2011
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January 2011
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Some reviews of Banzai Blowfish..
Banzai Blowfish! – Rolando + Angry Birds
Angry Birds be warned: You’ve got some solid competition in Banzai Blowfish
App of the Day http://www.moblly.com/iPhone_Banzai_Blowfish!
http://www.windsorstar.com/news/todays-paper/Local+company+develops+game/4136331/story.html
Video Reviews
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc3xgGgV6gk
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December 2010
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PRO POINTS PLUS - new weight watchers calculator...
We’re proud to announce the new weight watchers pro points or points plus calculator for the iPhone.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pro-pts-plus/id407844931?mt=8
Forget the bulky calculators get the app!
November 2010
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Study: few smartphone owners loyal, iPhone the...
Interesting article on electronista.
Only a quarter of smartphone owners plan to stick to their existing choice of OS for their next models with only Apple showing significant loyalty, GfK found in a new study. About 25 percent planned to stay, but only the iPhone had more than half of its owners willing to stay on for the next revision at 59 percent. BlackBerry owners were next closest,...
October 2010
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Mindwave for Android Released
We’ve just launched a version of our popular app - MindWave - to the Android Marketplace.
MindWave is a unique brain wave application that puts you in a certain state of mind. These Binaural tones help to improve the learning process, relieve headaches, help you fall asleep, relax and even get rid of bad habits like smoking.
Upon it’s release, MindWave for iPhone was the best-selling...
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Red Piston Inc. is looking for a Sales Engineer &...
Sales Engineer Ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in software sales and knowledge of technology. Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base. Must possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports. Organized and...
Android, more painful then other things that end...
After a month of developing our first Android app (mindwave for android) we’ve ran into a snag with google’s marketplace (google’s version of AppStore). So it appears that there is a limit on the size of the app capped @ 25MB. This is ridiculous! We understand that most apps may be under 25MB but what about games, sound and content rich apps.
Hopefully google changes this soon...
September 2010
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Like OMG, we've been so busy.
So we’ve been busy lately with client projects, internal mobile game projects (coming soon), and we’ve been designing and renovating our new office that’s even more downtown!. We’re moving within a week hopefully. Super excited!
So having said that, sorry to the masses of people who read our blog for not writing sooner. ;)
Watch out for some cool new apps/games from RP...
August 2010
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July 2010
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Client Project Launch: Windsor Social Magazine for...
Yesterday, we launched a new app for our client - Windsor Social Magazine. Get the latest scoop on what’s happening in Windsor delivered directly to your iPhone each month.
Windsor Social Magazine is the hottest monthly publication dedicated to Windsor’s entertainment scene. The trendsetters and the socially active view our magazine as the bible for what is hot in Windsor. Our monthly...
Client Project Launch: Trout Stream GPS
We’ve recently built and launched an app for our client, Distal Industries LLC called Trout Stream GPS. The app provides you with one free map of a river in the US, and features in-app purchase to unlock more maps.
Trout Stream GPS is a map application that shows you exactly where to park and fish on America’s top trout streams.
This application is great for:
- Fly Fishing
-...
June 2010
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Introducing SMS Cow - easy texting for iPhone
With the Launch of iPhone 4 and the new iOS4, we’re introducing SMS Cow - now you can set up SMS templates and send SMS messages for frequently sent texts - “I’m running late”, “On my way home”, “I love you”, etc. - with just two clicks!
Check it out: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sms-cow/id377707393?mt=8
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WhatsYourTech.ca features Mood Food
Canadian Tech Blog “Whats Your Tech” recently interviewed us about our Mood Food iPhone application, and has now posted the interview to their site.
“Not sure where or what to eat?
A new iPhone app can help – as long as you know how you feel.
Way more than just a menu listing, the new MoodFood app from Windsor, ON-based start-up company Red Piston will draw on your current...
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Cake HD is in the Top 10!
Thanks to an ABC re-run of Modern Family last night, our Cake HD is now in the Top 10 iPad Entertainment Apps in the US iTunes store!
Check out the low calorie, high tech way to celebrate any birthday. Now in Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla! http://bit.ly/94iudw
May 2010
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Benzinga Podcast Interviews Red Piston
In their latest Podcast called “Cashing In On Mobile” the folks at Benzinga.com feature an interview they did with us last week. In it, we discuss winning the Canpages API contest, how we got started as a company, and our work.
Check it out: http://www.benzinga.com/life/movers-shakers/10/05/303548/cashing-in-on-mobile