One of the new features rolled out in BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is the native Video Store.  In the Video Store, we are able to buy or rent movied and television shows on the fly. Forget having to sync your PlayBook to your computer for videos when you can get it all over the air. Keep in mind, WiFi is required. The stote is powered by Rovi, so you’ll unfortunately need to create another user ID.  Would be nice to have it all just tie down to your BlackBerry ID, but that obviously is not the case.

If you purchased both of these games before, well that just sucks.  It looks like both games are free to download in BlackBerry App World.  If you recall, Asphalt 6 Adrenaline and Modern Combat 2 are both about $6.99 each in BlackBerry App World for PlayBook (normal, not sale price).  Now it looks like they are completely free randomly and unannounced by RIM.  This might be a little promotion starting in celebrating the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 launch tomorrow morning.  Could be, could be!

Asphalt 6 Adrenaline >>

Modern Combat 2 Black Pegasus >>

 

Source: BerryReview

DOSBox brings a DOS emulator to your BlackBerry PlayBook.  DOSBox started off as a open source DOS emulator, but has been ported successfully to the BlackBerry PlayBook and made available in BlackBerry App World as well.  Here’s the stock info on DOSBox:

DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X…

DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games.

Based on some rumors floating around the web, it looks like BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 might be launching on February 21st.  There’s no leaked screenshots indicating or anything as it’s just a word being spread around.  We already know that RIM has promised the OS to launch in February and we see a lot of applications updating lately for OS 2.0 support as well.  Let’s see if RIM comes out to announce the launch date or just “surprises” us out of nowhere with the launch the day of.

Source: N4BB

 

RIM officially announced yesterday that they will be extending their free BlackBerry PlayBook offer through March 2nd.  This is obviously in best efforts to encourage developers to keep their application submissions going to BlackBerry App World.  Here’s RIM’s statement from the official BlackBerry Blog:

All vendors (new and existing) now have until 11:59 PM EST on March 2, 2012 to submit your application to BlackBerry App World. Check out our offer FAQ and we’ll be updating the official terms & conditions later today.

PewPew a very popular shoot them up game has finally arrived. After being released on other competing platforms such as the Android OS, and Apple’s iOS, you can now find PewPew on the BlackBerry PlayBook.

PewPew in simplest form is a retro looking game where you shoot and/or dodge a plethora of “badguys.” Earn medals and earn new ships, by playing different game modes. With PewPew you can log your personal score on your local leader board or on an online leaderboard. If you are looking for an awesome shoot ‘em up game then PewPew is arguable the best option to go with, and to top it off the game is FREE!

So point your PlayBook here to download PewPew for FREE!

When I first installed BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta, I opened up Falling Fred to play and noticed the game crashed every time right before entering actual game play.  Then enough apps weren’t working at the time that drove me to restoring back to an official PlayBook operating system.  I noticed that Falling Fred and a few other games by Union have updated today.  With this update, the games started working on PlayBook OS 2.0 as I have that installed on my second PlayBook.  This can only mean BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is officially rolling out soon, at last!

Union Games >>

Here’s an awesome tool for developers or those who just like to mess around with code.  Compilr is a free application which allows you to write code right on your BlackBerry PlayBook.  If you want to test out any coding, you can do so on your tablet.  I’m sure people will get creative here and find some cool things to code.  It’s free to download from BlackBerry App World.

Compilr for BlackBerry PlayBook >>

Browsing through AppWorld on my BlackBerry PlayBook, I came across Bicycle Bell. Curious I checked out it. To be honest I really like the description the developer posted about the application which reads:

“Tired of slow walkers? Part a sea of human traffic with this handy Bicycle Bell! If you’re in a hurry, whip this out and give it a ring. It’s free! Download yours today!”

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We’ve seen great hockey applications for BlackBerry devices already.  RIM has a new campaign going off for the NHL which includes a promotion for five select players.

These select five players will be showing a “behind the scenes” of their lives (not on the ice).  You can check out the full video promo here.  Read more on the NHLPA Players’ PlayBook here.