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The biggest name in weather finally has his own game

Tom Skilling's WGN Weather Challenge

by WGN Continental Broadcasting

What is it about?

The biggest name in weather finally has his own game!

App Details

Version
2.5
Rating
(101)
Size
41Mb
Genre
Weather Action Arcade
Last updated
April 14, 2015
Release date
January 8, 2014
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App Store Description

The biggest name in weather finally has his own game!

Help Chicago’s legendary chief meteorologist Tom Skilling from Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV battle the weather in a race against the clock. The future of Tom’s weather forecast is in your hands! Download Tom Skilling's WGN Weather Challenge for FREE now!

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Tom Skilling needs your help! Control our WGN-TV weather star as he races across Chicago to collect good weather icons to extend his forecast. But watch out for bad weather or the clock runs out and the director yells "Cut"!


GAME FEATURES:

- Responsive Weather

Chicago’s current temperature is displayed on the main screen. Tom's forecast, which you can access at the end of the game, comes directly from the WGN-TV Weather Center. The weather icons during game play also reflect the season in which you’re playing.

- An Immersive Environment

From the WGN-TV studio to Chicago's famous landmarks and beyond, Tom Skilling's Weather Challenge takes you where the action is. And it was designed right here in Chicago!

- Helpful Tutorial

Need a little help? Don't worry! Tom shows you the basics of the game in an animated tutorial. It's easy!

- A Steady Learning Curve

Forecasting the weather is a crazy job! The game's difficulty increases as the game goes on. Are you up to the challenge? Play again to get a longer forecast time, and get your friends to beat your score!

- Intuitive Controls

The game features simple gameplay mechanics that will appeal to casual gamers and seasoned veterans alike. Just pick up and play!

- A National First

Tom Skilling's WGN Weather Challenge is the first game app in the United States developed for a local television news or weather personality, building on WGN's history of digital innovation. Be among the first to experience this historic development!

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TECH FEATURES:

- Enjoy a live temperature feed direct from the WGN-TV Weather Center
- Get your local forecast with a link to the Chicago Weather Center powered by WGN-TV.
- Enjoy full iOS7 and Retina display support
- Challenge your friends and follow the leaderboard with Game Center Integration
- Control the action with FX and music volume options, play again controls, and more!

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