Need for Speed was never the greatest game on BlackBerry.  It launched for the BlackBerry PlayBook which provided an incredible experience with 3D game play we’ve been anxious to see come from RIM for a very long time.  With the new device line up which includes the BlackBerry Torch 9810, we see better enhanced game play.  I picked up the Torch 9810 yesterday from AT&T and saw a link in games for Need for Speed Shift.  Although it was only a demo, it exemplified how good game play can get on it as the graphics were real smooth and responsive when driving around.  Below are a couple of screenshots from the game, but simply hit the jump to check out more.

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The BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 and other OS 7 devices record video in awesome quality.  For those who haven’t gotten their hands on an OS 7 device yet, I figured it would be nice to check out some options available such as video recording options.  You can record videos in 720p HD, which is a huge improvement to see in a BlackBerry.

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Yesterday we let you know that Dead Space by EA Games has made its way to the BlackBerry PlayBook.  It’s grown in popularity already on the Apple iPad, so it was nice to see EA match it up with PlayBook support.  We didn’t get into the game play much when we let you know about it as we were excited to try out first hand.  So here’s some screenshots of the game along with a video overview after the jump.

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I guess being able to control all your finances on your BlackBerry is a plus.  Although you may not want to keep all the stress at your finger tips, you can manage your money better at least.  Ascendo Money is an app that has been available for BlackBerry for years and seems popular too.  Here’s some key features of the app:

• Great password feature with recovery if you would forget!
• Quick launch to add a transaction with ease.
• Guidance to help to get you started
• A online faq and user guide
• You can set up as many different accounts as you want
• Currency change allowed (good for me in UK)
• You can set up direct bank connect (America)
• Schedule transactions
• Setup budgets and track them
• Create reports from your BlackBerry and view charts

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Ever since the launch of BBM 6 with itsSocial Platform and apps such as Foursquare (which has been upgraded to support RIM’s Social Platform), there has been a lot of talk of what it can do. Let’s take a look at foursquare with Social Platform. One of the many awesome features is:

First awesome and obvious feature is the ability to let your friends or family on BBM know where you are at. Your BBM contacts may not be on Foursquare, or have a Facebook or Twitter to know what you are doing. What a great way to let them know where you are and what you’re doing.

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I’m usually a sucker for “Top Purchased Apps” when it comes to application stores.  That’s how I came across Aqualux which appeared to be high on the top purchased list in BlackBerry App World for PlayBook.  Aqualux is really fun and addictive game where you have to get pipes together from start to end so that “aqua” (I don’t know why they don’t just call it water) can flow through.  The game looks and sounds easier than it really is though.

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I think it’s very important to point out what works well on the BlackBerry PlayBook, without the need for an application for it.  With that said, I’m a huge Amazon fan, and when I found out that they opened up their own cloud services I was excited. 5GB of storage for FREE and if you purchase an album you get upgraded to 20GB for a year. So I started uploading music right away. Unfortunately, I couldn’t access my cloud from my BlackBerry only from a computer or from my Android device.

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Since we got our hands on the Playbook here at PocketBerry last week, we’ve been trying to keep you informed and up to date with the unit as well as applications for it. One app that we’ve taken likening to which came preloaded with the device is the Slacker Radio app. As most of you know, Slacker Radio is one of the most popular streaming audio applications for blackberry and now that it is available for the PlayBook, I can see it being a regularly used app.

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We’ve been seeing Poynt for the BlackBerry PlayBook here and there since CES 2011 and we finally get our hands on with it as it appeared in App World just yesterday (for the PlayBook that is).  With the PlayBook just being released, we’ve been going through the AppWorld left and right looking for apps we are used to seeing on OS 6 now operating on the PlayBook. One super app we all love has just his just been made available to us, Poynt. Poynt is a local search tool which fully integrates with your BlackBerry without ever having to leave the application all while having ability to use GPS and WiFi to expedite the result return process. Poynt allows you to connect with local businesses and retails all on the go. If you have point on your BlackBerry, then you already know Poynt’s very simple and easy to use interface.

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We received our BlackBerry PlayBook review units last week, and have been messing around with its features since.  The PlayBook came preloaded with a Gmail link as well as Hotmail and Yahoo alike. Every user has his/her preference and here we are given the option. So to start off with Gmail, first thing you need to know is it is an icon on the home screen which essentially redirects you to the browser. Rather than Gmail opening up in a format you are familiar with from a computer browser, it has been optimized for the PlayBook, more or so as HTML 5 (as seen on the iPhone) to open up in such a fashion that is convenient and user friendly.

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