Announcing today, Mariner Software has acquired popular apps MacGourmet, MacGourmet Deluxe, and MacGourmet Touch from Advenio, Inc. With this acquisition announcement, Mariner is releasing a 4.0 version of MacGourmet and MacGourmet Deluxe for the Mac, and Gourmet iOS, the overhauled iOS app, MacGourmet Touch. Works standalone & allows the user to create, edit, and scale recipes as well as import recipes from popular recipe websites. The new free cloud account provides full backup and syncing.

EUROCOMP today announces Timing 1.3.2, an update to its unique time tracking application for OS X. In contrast to classic time tracking applications, Timing doesn’t require users to manually operate timers. Instead, users’ activities like editing documents, surfing the web, and playing games are tracked automatically and can be easily reviewed at a later time. A lite version, limited to today’s and yesterday’s data, is available for a free trial prior to the purchase.

Casual games developer and publisher Go Games are proud to announce the Worldwide release on the 10th October of What’s the Word? – Word Puzzle Quiz for iOS and Android. Have hours of fun on this simple yet addictive word puzzle game! Sounds easy? Well it certainly isn’t, and with over 5000 words to solve this game will keep you entertained for hours. Compete with friends to see who can reach the highest level! 5 great game aids (Ask, Reveal, Nominate, Hint and Skip) to help you progress.

Indie game developers, Jeffrey Yim and Bernie Wong today introduce Foodie Avenue, their new food themed city building game. Build a city filled with restaurants from all over the world. You’ll cook food from all cultures using ingredients produced by your own town. Create a world famous food destination and earn money by completing food orders from visiting foodies. Follow the adventures of Remy, the aspiring chef, and help him build the restaurants of his dreams.

Hunter Games today is proud to introduce Arcade Basketball 3D in both full and lite versions. Arcade Basketball 3D is a game that mimics the realistic feeling of an actual basketball arcade. The developers at Hunter Games USA tested various arcades to develop the feel of what you get at the arcade in your iOS Device. The only fiction in the game is the fire that sets to the net during multiplier bonuses. The paid version includes three levels of difficulty and five game modes to choose from.

Acronis and Thursby Software today announced the delivery of the first mobile file management solution to include Common Access Card and Personal Identity Verification authentication for federal government compliance with the HSPD-12 standard on mobile devices. Based on the Acronis mobilEcho MFM solution and PKard from Thursby Software, the new offering enables federal organizations to improve mobile users’ productivity, while maintaining complete control over data security and compliance.

Aquafadas is now previewing its new cloud-based digital platform, AQ Cloud Authoring, at the Frankfurt Book Fair. With simple-to-use production tools, users can re-order and crop pages as well as add enrichments like Guided Reading, a unique Aquafadas capability. AQ Cloud Authoring’s flexible export options include ePUB, AVE and the WebReader. Running from October 9-13, book fair attendees can visit Aquafadas (stand E67 in hall 8) for the first-hand look.

Donation downloads in partnership with evertap, developer of Bike Games, would like to say congratulations and a big thanks to all that downloaded Bike Games. The company reached their goal of over 50,000 downloads and over $500 donated to the charity Donors Choose. Donors Choose is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Although this campaign has been completed, the evertap team says they’re already planning on the next.

Washington based Eltima Software today announces Folx, a major new release popular download manager for Mac OS X. Featuring a friendly, easy-to-use interface, the free version of Folx has a rich features list with a convenient downloads management, downloaded files organization, fast search for downloaded files, and more. One of main Folx advantages is its files management system. Folx 3 features new a interface, new options, and lots of changes. And it fully supports Retina displays.

Alien Shooter Ex, a runaway hit from much loved PC and mobile action game developer RNTS Media, is now available as a free download in the Google Play store and the iTunes App Store. This fast-paced, action-packed 3D shooter begins with a resurgence of alien invaders. Players will explore an expansive, open 3D world, solving puzzles to complete mission objectives, mowing down monstrous alien life forms, and scavenging new gear, booster items, coins, and experience from their kills.