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Highborn Gets iOS 4 Update
Jet Set Games has just released an update for Highborn, the recently released strategy game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The update adds iOS 4 compatibility along with several new community-requested features. In addition, the company announced that in celebration of the July 4th holiday, Highborn is on sale for only $.99 from today through July 4th. Update Includes: iOS 4 compatibility The option to skip viewingenemy 3D combat The option to disable combatspell display if no spells are currently available Performance enhancements inMap Mode The ability to restart amission from the mission select screen Updates to several spelleffect and combat environment…
Parking Mania HD Arrives on the iPad
Chillingo has just launched Parking Mania HD for the iPad on the AppStore, and yes it is everything the title suggests. Steer your car through a labyrinth of traffic jams and random obstacles while on an adventurous quest to Parallel Park! If this isn't entertainment, then it's definitely worth some down time. There is a preview trailer on YouTube which shows the pace and style of the game, with neat graphics and some tricky parking challenges, this is surely an app for those needing to brush up on their virtual parking skills. Get Parking Mania HD on the AppStore for $2.99.…
Last King of Africa Coming Soon
Bulkypix and White Bird Productions will be releasing Benoît Sokal's Last King of Africa on the iPhone on July 6th, Episode 1: Mardargane will be the first installment of the new adventure puzzle game. Checkout the Trailer: App Info: Welcome to Maurania After her plane crashes, a young woman called Ann Smith wakes up in the hospital of Madargane, a city located North of the African country of Maurania. Who is she? Why is she here? Why do all those who meet her speak fearfully of king Rodon, dictator and absolute maser of Maurania? And what is the true role of the black leopard that is strangely connected to Ann? Ann Smith will have to solve all these mysteries in a…
Mushroom Age Coming July 10
Developers G5E who have been in the midst of finishing up their upcoming Virtual Cities for the iPhone are also getting ready for the release of Mushroom Age, a puzzle game for the iPhone and iPad due for release on July 10. Mushroom Age is a classic tale of girl meets boy, girl loses boy. You will travel through time looking for Vera's fiancé, Tom, a scientist who is trying to save the human race from evolving into mushrooms. Help Vera track down her lost love through thrilling epochs of earth's past and future! Battle the forces of evil through challenging puzzles and time-twisting mini-games! Explore world history first-hand and interact with ancient sages and fearsome, pre-histor…
Win a Free iPad with Chillingo and Angry Birds!
The Angry Birds HD Update has arrived for the iPad, and to celebrate, Chillingo and Rovio are giving away three iPads throughout the upcoming weeks. This week's Twitter contest details: - Follow Chillingo at www.twitter.com/chillingo- Re-tweet the contest post on your own Twitter site- Submit a sketch of a new Angry Bird level to [email protected] Twitter contest starts today and ends at 6:00 p.m. PT on Friday, July 9- Chillingo and Rovio will select one lucky entrant's sketch to win an iPad! Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks on Chillingo's Facebook and YouTube site. Get Angry Birds HD on the AppStore for $4.99.…
Despicable Me: Minion Mania Arrives for iPhone
The movie-tie-in for Universal Pictures new animated film Despicable Me has arrived with Minion Mania for the iPhone (3GS and higher) with the iPad version arriving July 7. App Info: Become one of the world's greatest supervillains in Despicable Me: Minion Mania, based on Universal Pictures' new 3-D CGI feature Despicable Me. In this playful puzzler, command Gru's army of tireless Minions through a top secret laboratory, training them for Gru's next big heist. Play through 20 stages while using all of Gru's gadgets to aid you in your missions. Features: - Based on Universal Pictures' new 3-D CGI feature film Despicable Me! - Play through 20 sneaky stages! - Tons of wacky gadgets! - A…
Prisoner 84 Coming Soon
Indie Developers Hidden Games are currently developing a third-person action/adventure game called Prisoner 84 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. A preview trailer has been released, though not showing much action, gives a good idea of the look of the game, which kind of reminded me of Golden Eye 007 for the N64 but with a bit more work needed. Checkout the YouTube Preview: App Info: Take control of a psychotic inmate who is attempting to escape prison. The game combines action and puzzle elements and features lots of hidden surprises! Features: - Over 40 areas to explore- All levels are realised in full 3D- Combines action with fiendish puzzles!- Supports first gen iPhone and iPo…
5 More Gameloft Titles Only $0.99 ea.
Gameloft has announced a sale on another five of their cult console games for the iPhone. The offer is only for a limited time to jump in quick! Apps on sale for $0.99 are... The SettlersTom Clancy's H.A.W.X.Rayman 2: The Great EscapeDriverThe Oregon Trail…
Gameloft Announces $0.99 Sale!
Running quickly behind E.A. Mobile's $0.99 sale comes Gameloft, who has slashed the price of seven popular titles, but hurry, it's only for a limited time! Games available for $0.99 are... - GT Racing: Motor Academy- UNO- Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front- Gangstar: West Coast Hustle- Shrek Kart- N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance- Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles…
Qwak 66% Off Sale
Qwak for the iPhone is now on a limited time sale, with 66% off, until update 1.1. The new update was submitted today (might take up to around a week to make it on to the AppStore), and has the following improvements: - Better, configurable controls. - Option to resume a saved game. - Tweaked the difficulty level down a bit (so regular mortals can now enjoy the game). - Auto-fire option (like having a semi-automatic egg firing gun). Check out our Video Review for Qwak: Read the full review. Get Qwak for $0.99 (reg $2.99) on the AppStore.…
WACK’N ROLL Arriving in July
French indie developer CoolFing has announced the upcoming release of their new game Wack'n Roll, based on the Wack-A-Mole concept. Promising to deliver fast paced gameplay with strategy and excitement across 45 levels of crazy birds and bosses. It's not as easy as it first looks! - Throughout the levels you will be timed, all the while you struggle on to gain those all important points, working your way all the up to that massive boss. Here you'll gain weapons such as rocket missiles and more to aid you in your fight. Alongside the "whacking" aspect of Whack'N Roll, the game also doubles as a memory game, building on the concept of pair matching in a fun and inviting way.…
Flight Control and Real Racing Get iPhone 4 Update
Aussie developer Firemint has arrived at the iPhone 4 party with new free updates for their two award-winning games Flight Control and Real Racing. Flight Control: Updated for iPhone 4 and iOS 4! - Flight Control looks better than ever before on iPhone 4, with crisp high resolution graphics optimised for the Retina display - Multitasking on compatible iOS 4 devices: switch effortlessly between your favourite apps - Multi-mode fast forward system is now better demonstrated in the game. Tap once for "safe fast forward", or tap twice for "locked fast forward". - Various minor fixes and improvements Checkout our Video Review for the original Flight Control on the iPhone:…
EA 48-Hour Sale
EA's 48 Hour App Sale is still in full swing, with a huge line up of iPhone titles dropped to $0.99. Games include: - COMMAND & CONQUER RED ALERT- FIFA 10 by EA SPORTS- MADDEN NFL 10 by EA SPORTS - Need for Speed Shift- Need For Speed Undercover- SimCity- Dragon's Lair - JEWEL QUEST MYSTERIES: CURSE OF THE EMERALD TEAR- Trivial Pursuit - NBA Live by EA Sports - Tiger Woods PGA TOUR BY EA SPORTS- BATTLESHIP - CONNECT 4 - Surviving High School- THE GAME OF LIFE Classic Edition- CLUE - YAHTZEE Adventures …
Super Monkey Ball 2 Gets An Update
The guys at SEGA have released a new update for Super Monkey Ball 2. The update for the iPhone and iPod Touch includes two new mini-games: Monkey Target and Monkey Golf. The first new mini-game, Monkey Target, is a high-flying experience that launches you into the atmosphere. From there, it's up to you to guide your character back down to a safe landing while grabbing as many bananas as possible along the way. Monkey Golf lets you hit the links with your simian friends and play your way through a full 18-hole course. Remember to watch out for those sand traps! Checkout our Video Review for the original Super Monkey Ball 2: Get Super Monkey Ball 2 on the AppStore for $5.…
Sketch Nation Shooter Update
Engineous Games has released a new update for their award-winning iPhone game Sketch Nation Shooter. Available for $0.99 on the App Store, the shooter lets users easily create original games using their own sketched artwork - and with the update, they can choose from several art packs to help build their latest masterpiece. A new 'Download Game' interface is included in the update which removes the requirements to connect to Facebook in order to download games, streamlining the process and making it easier to access the over 2,000 game library currently on offer. Players can browse through games based on popularity or user ratings, or they can use the new search feature to find the title th…
