Three sites, reviewed by the Metro, re-reviewed by me 24 hours later.
http://groovebug.com/
The Metro says: "A music magazine that features only your favourite bands would probably be a must buy - and the groovebug app could be the perfect answer. It scans iPad users iTunes library for all your favourite artists and then compiles your very own personalised, interactive magazine incorporating music, videos, images and blogs according to your tastes. You can learn all there is to know about an artist and discover similar acts with up to date information from a number of different online sources."
John says: "What's the point of this? People don't use their iPads to hold all their music, it's too big. I can understand making the app for the iPad because the iPad is better for reading magazine apps on but why not make it for all platforms instead of for just the iPad? You've missed a trick there groovebug."
Official verdict: Eedjits!
http://www.qbi.net
The Metro says: If you like to play guessing games while watching CSI or Cold Case, good news; you can put your skills to the test by playing the online social game QBI: Qualified Bureau of Investigation. In it, you take charge of an agency and recruit your own team of investigative experts. The game takes place throughout a season, like a TV show, and players solve cases as individual episodes. During the game users build and develop the QBI, create its avatar, manage a team and assign missions. Players can invite friends to join in and open their own agencies to help them solve the investigations by sending clues. Registration is required to play and several assets can be purchased to enhance the gameplay."
John says: "Ok, so this is just one of those daft games like Farmville where you repeat pointless tasks, and to be able to play this game you need to download some 3D viewing software."
Official verdict: Don't bother.
http://iwdrm.tumblr.com
The Metro says: "Animated gifs have come a long way: they are looking more sophisticated than ever, thanks to the digital technologies and creativity that people are using to help add another dimension to static photographs. Cinematic gifs are photos that initially look ordinary, but actually have a slight added motion. This site is a gallery of living movie stills and highlights how cleverly incorporating various small movements can bring them to life. Films featured include Alien, Girl WIth a Pearl Earring and Audition."
John says: "This a tumblr blog featuring animated gifs, good animated gifs but animated gifs none the less."
Official verdict: *sigh*
Overall verdict: A bad week, worst one for a while maybe.
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