Dark Fury:
Getting sick and tired of always seeing the good guys win every battle known to man? If so, then it is time to get ready to show those pesky heroes a thing or two. Players will build squads of minions and lead them into battle to reclaim loot, like epic weapons, and bring it back home. There are over 50 different minion classes to choose from and 100+ unique quests to complete. Go ahead and enjoy this RPG that shows that even evil characters are fun to play.

TapCommand Soccer:
Soccer is more than just getting a ball down field and into a net, it is about ball control and faking out the opponent in order to move into scoring range. This game puts the player in this rush to move the ball. Opponents will stream in from various portions of the screen and the player will need to perform the right feint to keep the ball moving while evading difficult blocking formations. The more feints performed the better the moves become. Who says soccer games have to be complicated and difficult to play?

Crazy Moto Special:
Excitebike may never find its way to iOS, but that does not mean clones of this popular title cannot fill the void. This game brings realistic physics, 80 levels spread across four varied worlds, and a highly destructible motor bike. Players need to get in touch with their inner racer in order to master big jumps, difficult puzzles, and arrive at the finish line in one piece. Don’t worry, there is a practice mode to help get acclimated to the challenges ahead.

City Pursuit!:
Time to make a mad dash across some of the most famous cities in the world. The task at hand is not an easy run as players need to grab all the cash they can while avoiding obscene amounts of obstacles and outrunning the police. Simple controls make this accessible for players of all ages to pickup and enjoy.

Infinity Bricks:
Breakout is a classic game of bouncing a projectile around the screen and using it to bust blocks. This classic formula receives a 3D make over while adding in a bit of gravity to the mix to challenge players and their skills. There are 20 levels to work through and a global leader board to post high scores to. So retro, so good.

Ghost Chicken:

Oh how the Halloween apps art starting to pour onto the app store. Ghost Chicken is one app following this spooky theme, but this game will test the speed and skill of any player willing to partake in its puzzling fun. Players need to stretch a chicken’s head to gobble up all the corn scattered about the stage before time expires. While navigating the stages, players will also need to avoid the hungry bugs that would love a piece of chicken for dinner. There are four difficulty modes to bring on several replays. But don’t ostriches stick their heads in holes?


DaVinci Quest:

Is it possible to meld a run-of-the-mill coin-push game with a combat game and make it enjoyable? The answer is yes, yes it is. This game allows players to battle coin-loving Jesters, Bandits with swords, and even powerful Bandit Bosses. Players will need to harness the powers of features like rage mode, combos, and of course defenses to beat this game. There are several characters to unlock and special skills and styles to master. Addictive is the name of the game here.


Family Feud & Friends:

Get ready to challenge friends on Facebook, as well as other Family Feud & Friends owners, to one of the most popular quiz games around. Players will need to come up with the most popular answers to survery questions posed to 100 people. There are thousands of questions to answer, ‘Fast Money’ play, and even the original theme music and scoreboard bring a touch of authenticity to this game. Now all we need is a Price is Right game!


Thundersword Across the Sky:

Those gamers that love swords, explosions, and rainbows have found their iOS pot of gold. Players take control of a sword that flies across the sky, imagine that, in hopes of collecting gems to transcend the space-time continuum. The path to going down in the history books is full of birds, tiki-men, and robots that all explode on contact. It will take some quick wits to master this game and go down the path to eternal glory.



Columns HD:

Columns is possibly one of the most popular match three games in existence and now it finds its way to iOS. Multicolored columns fall from the top of the screen and players will need to match three of the same color (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) to keep the screen from filing up. Add on high scoring combos and six themes and this will grip players to keep trying to master this seemingly easy game. 


World of Star:

If video games are any indication of what space is like, well, humanity is in for some pretty rough battles. World of Star is an online sci-fi strategy game where players pick one of three races (human, alien, and spirit), establish a base, and attempt to take out their neighbors. This game comes with over 45 buildings, 30 battle units, 600 quests, and hundreds of players online to duke it out against. It is deadly out in the black, but surely there is someone who can lead the human race to victory.




RaOne:

Players take on the role of G.One in this top-down 3D arcade action game. G.One is tasked with defending the world against the ungodly wrath of a strange creation by the name of Ra.One and his minions. The mission itself is simple: survive the hordes of enemies and bring Ra.One to his knees. Upgrades for weapons and armor will help make this task slightly easier, but it will come down to mad skills to save the world yet again.




Cannon Ball:

Cannons and Pandas, what more needs saying?!? How about enjoying a massive battle in which players will take turns firing cannons at one another in hopes they can successfully lay waste to the opponent’s fortress. Bonuses go to those that claim a perfect victory, or those who narrowly avoid defeat. Invite friends off Game Center and let the battle begin. Loser buys lunch!




Forever Drive:

Like racing and have a bit of a creative streak, then this game is just what the doctor ordered. Start playing by designing some of the most beautiful, winding, and gorgeous race tracks with just a few touches thanks to the streamlined in-game track editor. The creativity does not stop there as car customization is just as important, and therefore plenty of paint and license plate options are available for tweaking. After all of that, hit the unique track and race like no tomorrow while leveling up as the miles pile on, thus unlocking more cars and more options for fun. There are infinite possibilities tucked into this game.




Q Pang:

Q Pang brings plenty of adorable enemies and charming player characters in this shoot-and-kill adventure game. The usual weapons like machine guns and lasers make an appearance but then there are also off the wall battlements like a cake gun. Yeah, a cake gun! All weapons come with a variety of upgrades to aid in the alien slaughter, of which there are 14 varieties to bring down. It maybe quirky and a bit odd, but when was the last time anyone had this much fun blasting evil aliens with tasty cake?!?


Slam Dunk King:
There is now an alternative for when rain, sleet, or snow cancels time on the basketball courts, and that is Slam Dunk King. This game will challenge players to prove they are the master of the courts by performing insane trick drunks and smooth moves. Players will need to harness the unique mascot power-ups, chain together over a dozen tricks, and prove they are worthy of the title of king. There are three modes to play, several unlockables, and tons of action. Who’s master of the court now, punk?

Boss Battles:
Boss Battles is a top-down shooter where players will take on missions to hunt down and destroy renegades of the galaxy. To do this, players will need to upgrade their ship with collected space gems while calling on the power of their skill and dexterity to destroy the horrific enemies. There are eight bosses, five difficulty levels, and plenty of upgrades to keep this game addicting and enjoyable for hours on end. One round is all it’ll take to sink those addicting hooks into unsuspecting victims.

Teledraw:
Remember playing the Telephone game from back in the day? Well, the hilarity of messing up messages and blaming someone else for screwing it up has made its way to iOS, but with a twist. Teledraw starts by giving a player a phrase, the next person must draw out that phrase, and the following player will try to describe the phrase. It is like Pictionary married Telephone, and this is the party game that spawned.

Fleets War:
Fleets War takes a dash or role-playing and sprinkles it with some strategy, and throws is all into a naval warfare cake. Players will be creating fleets of classic naval ships and heading to battle in this turn-based strategy game. As pirates, monsters, and evil forces are conquered, experience is earned and used for upgrading the fleet into a devastating naval force. With over 40 ship classes to pick from, and 50 unique quests, there will be a lot of time spent on the high seas.

Mooncraft:
Minecraft maybe months away from its iOS release, but that has not stopped fans from bringing the explore and create addiction to iOS. Mooncraft puts players on the moon where they will explore, build, and become hopelessly addicted. Harvest alien trees, build a shelter, decipher clues from enemy astronauts, and create exotic technological items. The landscape is endless, the gaming possibilities endless, and the addiction through the roof. Good luck putting this one down.

e3D: Vault:
Players will have a measly five minutes to steal some precious gems and escape the sealed vault in this puzzle game. Players will need to find several objects and combine them, MacGyver style, to aid in their quest. Even if escape is attainable, players will not be able to leave until they have collected every item necessary for the task at hand. Players can even post their best times on GameCenter and see if their friends can beat them. Being a thief is so much work, yet so mind-bendingly fun!

Samurai Pig:
Pigs are once again on the war path, and this time they are tasked with saving their fellow brethren from the big bad wolves. It is put to the player to solve various puzzles in the physics-based game. Flying pigs, samurai outfits, and whimsical settings will give anyone a smile while they try to solve the challenging puzzles ahead. If only there was a bacon code!

Control and Conquest:
This game takes location-based game play and blends in a bit of role-playing. Sure, players can sit on the couch and level up, but the best loot and experiences are unlocked by roaming the town. Who knows, the battle maybe with the next-door neighbor and their minion they acquired at the local deli. It is a rough world out there, and it can only be tamed with fireballs and battle axes.

Hero’s Way:
Side scrolling arcade-role playing has never looked so good, or been so packed with features, and all for free. This game will send players through 60 levels of monsters, ghosts, and ghouls, all while allowing them to upgrade hero stats, battle bosses, and enhancing items and weapons with magical gems. A random level generator will keep stages fresh and intriguing for future replays. This is one easy game to get into, yet it will consume hours of time, all in the name of entertainment.

Cities of the Dead:
Time to hit the streets once more for another location based game, only this time it will be to fight zombies. This game will put players in a fight for their lives as they cut down the zombie horde while searching for other survivors right in their home town. Encounters and events will change depending on real world venues, customization skills, perks, and special character appearances will drive players deep into the heart of town. Remember gamers, zombies always end up at the hospital, so it is best to go there well-prepared for a deadly battle. Just a tip.

Paper Zombie:
That’s right, more zombies, but this time they are papercraft zombies, so that makes them cool. Paper Zombie takes a bit of the shooter genre, blends it with some strategy, and kicks out a game of fast action that will require some planning in order to survive. Players will cut, shoot, and launch their way through waves of the undead, all in brilliant 3D glory. There is even the ability to jump onto Facebook, zombify all those “friends,” and then pull them into the game. Break out those boomsticks, this is going to be a wild ride!

Plushed Gold Fever:
Players will take the role of a lone toy horse who is tasked with saving all the Plush Toys that have been scattered all over the Wild West thanks to the Voodoo Mouse. As players save the doomed toys, they will earn Plushed Coins, thus allowing them to unlock new shop items that will aid in their quest. There are three game modes and over 30 Plush Toys to save. This will surely keep players busy over their lunch break. The visuals are not half bad either!

Tilt Circus:
Those gamers who think they are the masters of tilt may finally have found their match in Tilt Circus. The game will challenge players to elude lasers, survive bombs, and avoid a great many traps. Only the fastest players will earn the right to be called Master of Tilt in this challenging game of skill.

Bird Smash:
The pigs finally get some well deserved revenge in Bird Smash. The birds have destroyed the blue pig’s village and he is out to seek some vengeance by destroying as many birds as possible. Players will be flicking, shooting, and tilting their way to a bird-free world. As birds are obliterated, money is earned, thus allowing upgrades to more powerful weapons. It is going to take some quick wits to down challenging bosses and utilize the various weather elements as well. Who says birds have all the glory?!?!

DragonVale:
Put on that straw hat and clean off the bib overalls, because it is time to head back to the fantasy farm. Only this time, it is not carrots and taters that will be harvested, but dragons! Players will create a park full of cute and friendly dragons by hatching, feeding and caring for them as they grow to adulthood. There are dozens of dragons to grow and train, and even friends can come in and help with all the chores that are necessary to keep things running smoothly. This just maybe the most beautiful setting to sit and lose hours of time to yet.

Lazy Frog:
Ever been out walking around and stumble upon a frog so lazy it would not hop away? Well, those lazy frogs have finally found their use in a free game from Chenzo Park. Lazy Frogs is all about catching bugs and staying airborne as long as possible, all with a mere flick of the tongue. As players get better at collecting bugs, more frog types – such as the Ninja, Alien, and Devil – become available. With three game modes to suck away the hours, there is plenty to enjoy, minus all the slime covered hands of fondling a real frog.

Sour Patch Kids: Sour Fling:
These may not be the Sour Patch Kids for eating, but they are suitable for playing. Players will fling these sticky virtual candies across 70 levels of varying difficulties and scenarios. Players will need to collect as many Sour Patch Kids while avoiding enemies like the Gum Monster, a hot light bulb, or even a lake full of juice capable of melting these gummy tykes. This may be just enough to make people want to run out and buy the actual candies the game is based on!

Exitium: Saviors of Vardonia FREE:
Got an itch for some RPG action, but don’t know what to buy to fill that need? Exitium provides just a taste of the sweet nectar of their full game. Players can choose from four playable classes to try to save a land covered in turmoil and war. An extraordinary number of quests and side missions will keep players busy for hours. If this RPG manages to become an addiction, the full game can be unlocked and no progress gets wasted! Go ahead, take a dip in the RPG pool, the water is nice and warm!

Sea Battle – Mission Battleship:
Battleship is a game that requires superior fleet formations and exquisite aiming skills. This classic battle game is once again re-imagined on iOS, and it is free to boot. Players can take on a challenging AI during those long train rides home, or they can challenge friends and settle who will buy the next round of drinks. No matter how the game is enjoyed, it will bring back plenty of memories of laying on the floor yelling out, “You sunk my battleship!” and throwing the game across the room in anger. Try not to throw the iPhone, however, as it is much more expensive!

Word to Word:
Word games continue to evolve, and now a new word association game is ready to grip word smiths. Word to Word is a simple, yet addictive, word association game. Players will need to match two words together. They may be opposites, mean the same thing, or even be compound words. As the puzzles tick away, the word combinations get more challenging with multiple matches becoming the norm, but there is still only one solution to solve the puzzle. No dictionary is necessary, just a good amount of puzzle solving skills!

We’re not sure what happened to the final “e” in this app’s name, but it’s hard to fault developers from falling prey to the Web 2.0 naming conventions that seem to be a near constant in our connected world.

That being said, the unfortunately named Rocketr is a note taking app with a few unique features. For one, the app promises to let note takers create note after note, and navigate between them without ever leaving the comfort of the keyboard, something not often seen in the touchscreen enabled app-iverse. In addition, Rocketr allows for collaborative notetaking by adding “Editors” to any note document in the app via the Rocketr website. These named Editors will then be able to see changes sync in real time with all other Editors. Let the team document editing begin! Even more unique, the app allows users to publish public notebooks to the web, tweet or email directly into Rocketr, and download notes from the web at any time.

The app syncs with the Rocketr website, to allow for cloud-based synchronization of Rocketr notes. But wait! There’s more!

Note-taking Features
* Create text notes
* Email notes into Rocketr by sending to go@rocketr.com
* Tweet notes into Rocketr by using the hashtag #rkt in tweets
* Auto-synchronizes your notes to the web
* Search notes (only supported on web version for now)
* Download all your notes, anytime, from the web version

Collaboration Features
* Add as many people to a notebook as you like (we call them “Editors”)
* Create an unlimited number of public notebooks that the world can see
* Make notebooks private (viewable by you and your editors)
* Comment on other people’s notes (only supported on web version for now)

Rocketr is free, it’s now, it’s in the App Store. Why are you still here?

That’s right, football fans, SportStream Football provides quick, real-time access to footbal news, updates, scores, live tweets and game highlight alerts right as they occur. Fantasy football fans will surely agree that this is could be their secret weapon – all the football data they can lay their little iOS fingers on.

SportStream Football allows users to choose their favorite team or teams, read up on Fantasy Football news, opt in to push notifications for game events, check in to games, post comments to Twitter about scoring alerts, view detailed stats info, and more.

Features include:
• Top Football News
• Game check-ins, alerts and progressive scores
• Fantasy News
• Injury Report
• Tweet your comments directly from alerts
• Plus, a news channel for every team!

Seriously, what more do football superfans need? SportStream Football is published by Seattle and San Francisco based Evri, a company focused on pulling together deep content streams about specific content across the internet and providing it to their users via the web and iOS.

SportStream is available now in the App Store for free.

Victors United:
Arm Chair Commanders can now play something when the significant other threatens to go outside and perhaps have a life. Victors United is a 24hr turn based strategy game in which players try to take over the world, Risk style. Connect to Facebook and challenge those “friends” that were added to help out with farming duties, or just trash talk the opponents. Either way, this is a globe spanning game and will require the best of tactics to rise to the top of the leaderboards!

Crimson: Steam Pirates:
What happens when Jordan Weisman (creator of MechWarrior, Crimson Skies, and Shadowrun) gets together with Bungie Aerospace over a few cold brews? Easy, they design a game for iOS just for the fun of it. Players will command a Steampunk inspired fleet in this turn-based strategy action game. There are dozens of ships, subs, and airships to command as players try to lay waste to the evil pirate, Thomas Blood. Elegant, fun, and challenging are served up right here.

Super Drill Panic:
Super Drill Panic is bringing retro arcade fun to iOS. The game features various levels in which the player must grab as many coins and items as possible, all while running away from a boulder that wants to paint the walls red with the life blood of the main character. Of course a boulder is far too easy to escape from, but lasers, razors, and falling blocks add to the challenge. The game may start easy, but it will soon test the patience of all good gamers.

Star Legends (3D MMO):
Read that title one more time and let it sink in! That’s right, an MMO right on iOS, and even better – it’s set to a SciFi theme. Star Legends will take players on a journey through hijacked space ships, alien infested asteroids, and mysterious science labs in need of exploring. All this while leveling and playing with other people from all over the globe, even on a 3G connection. Best of all, all players connect to the same game world, so there is no need to make multiple characters to play with all those new friends. Why can’t PC MMOs get this right?

Bounce the Bunny:
Take one crazy rabbit, add in some magical bouncy bubbles, and let the insane fun begin. Just give the bunny a kick to get him going, and help him bounce his way to the end of the level, ever mindful to not let him fall into the deadly waters. With over 60 levels, unlockable upgrades, unique and colorful worlds, and so much more, what more could a gamer on the go want? Sometimes, simple addictions are all anyone needs to get through the long, agonizing workday.

Naught:
Naught takes the gravity physics game into the monochrome world, and then adds in a cutesy cat as the hero. Players are challenged with tilting, rotating, and probably throwing their devices as they try to navigate this perilous world of dark and scary creatures. Those who would rather keep their sanity can choose from two other control schemes, but that would dilute the fun and frustration of this artistically beautiful game.

Monster Mouth DDS:
Let’s face it, nobody enjoys going to the dentist and sitting in a chair while their teeth get blasted, scraped, and cleaned all in the name of good health. However, those players that have an itch to fill the role of a mad dentist finally have the perfect opportunity. The only downside is that instead of cleaning somewhat palatable human teeth, players get the joys of scrubbing some nasty monster mouths, full of plaque, slime, and weird creature like cavities. This is not a game for those with a weak stomach, that much is for sure.

Billiard Chain:
Players addicted to games like Zuma, yet needed something a little different have a nice surprise. Billiard Chain takes the familiarity of Zuma, but paints it with a fun billiard setting. Players will be using a pool cue to launch their balls into a non-stop stream of cue balls. Even better, there is no need to head to a smokey bar, or fend off the local drunk with a chair in this game. Safety is our number one concern, after all!

KungFu Food:
Those players that are sick of slicing fruits and veggies, yet still need to get their samurai action on need not look any further. KungFu Food is all about slicing and dicing food, only this time it is junk food like cola, burgers, steaks, and even salads. Those who are counting calories can even play Calorie Mode and shed fat….virtually.

Emissary of War:
Players take on the role of an emissary who has but one last mission in their journey to complete. A single treaty that needs to be brokered is all that remains, yet life has a way of screwing this up. It is now up to the player to hack and slash their way through legions of mercenaries and monsters who want nothing more than to put the hero in a six foot deep hole. Who will save this troubled land?

Kno for iPad comes to Facebook, giving away over $1,000,000 in free textbooks for use in its app and on Facebook itself. Two new features, Quiz Me and Journal, have just been added to the iPad app as well.

Kno for Facebook is an HTML 5 Facebook app that will let users with a Kno account to read their purchased textbooks right in their Facebook account environment. Never again will the poor college student miss a Farmville request! Kno is giving away their $1,000,000 via a Facebook Spin The Wheel game, where players can win up to $50 in credits to spend at Kno.com.

The iPad app gets two new features today: Journal and Quiz Me. The Journal feature is an activity stream that collects all the highlights, text notes, audio notes, textbook images or photos taken with the iPad 2 camera. Hopefully these private notes, ostensibly for studying for exams, will become shareable with other students.

The Quiz Me feature allows students to create a quiz out of any labeled image in a textbook, blanking out the labels and assisting students with their studying.

College students know that the student life is financially draining. Being at the beginning of perhaps a lucrative career choice doesn’t lead to too many monetary options when it comes down to it. Unless there are scholarships, student loans, or parents willing to help out, rising tuition and textbook costs continue to drain the resources of all but a few wealthy individuals. Plus, paper textbooks are really heavy.

Kno for iPad aims to change the textbook portion of the equation. Released quietly in June, Kno is a textbook app that charges 30% – 50% off the cover price of over 100,00 textbooks for higher education students.

The app itself allows users to organize textbooks and other PDF files into courses, navigate pages and chapters via search and thumbnail, and add notes and highlights to the text itself. Facebook and Twitter are directly integrated, natch, and is out now for a total price of FREE.

Fish Galaxy:
Anyone who has ever mumbled the phrase: “Like shooting fish in a barrel” now have an app to put the money where their mouth is. Fish Galaxy places a bubble gun at the bottom of the screen and it is up to players to skillfully shoot fish as they swim by. Those that get bored with capturing sushi can also enjoy one of the 11 bonus mini-games to mix things up. With 42 different fish to catch, it is going to be a busy day at sea.

Magic Zoo:
This is no ordinary zoo full of boring lions, elephants, or penguins. No, this zoo is packed to the brim with awesome creatures like a genie, ogres, Pixies, and even an unicorn. Players will need to customize their zoo with hundreds of decorations to encourage visitors to come check out the baby Mad Hatter. With hundreds of new creatures to breed, this is one zoo that will always be fun to visit.

Ninja Rescue:
Pigs seem to constantly be getting a bad rap as of late, and they are not taking it anymore, especially when a wolf kidnaps the beloved little pigs from the village. Ninja Rescue is all about solving puzzles by placing various items in the world to solve dilemmas so the Ninja Pig can roll, and bounce, through the stage in order to get to the little piggy. Don’t forget, pigs do bounce, so air tactics will also need to be considered. Is anyone else hungry for bacon now?

Secrets of the Dragon Wheel HD:
Gamers who want to stop murder and mayhem in exotic locations like the far east need not look any further. Secrets of the Dragon Wheel places players in the role of Epiphany O’day as she tries to track down the evil Dragon Wheel artifact. Help Epiphany find the clues by locating hidden objects scattered about various scenes. Finding Waldo may be easier than piecing this puzzle together.

Bok Choy Boys:
Little Orphan Susan’s dreams are no longer safe thanks to the invasion of Numbskullz, and thus is it up to the player to help rid her dreams of this nemesis. Players won’t go at this alone as they can recruit the help of the Bok Choy Boys to fight off the dream invaders. There are 35 levels to strategically battle though with 12 different Bok Choy Boys ranging from Fire, Sky, Luck, Snow, and many more. The battle will be intense, but this is one dreamland worth saving!

Army of Darkness Defense:
A kick-ass deal has arrived just in time for the weekend. Army of Darkness Defense is FREE for a very limited time, and this means anyone debating if this is worth picking up no longer has an excuse for not snagging this game. This is a casual defense game set in the classic Army of Darkness world. Players take on the role of Ash as he defends Lord Arthur’s castle from the mass of evil undead. Packed with quotes from the movie, leaderboards, and endless deployability, there is a lot here for a hefty price of nothing. Grab those boomsticks, it is time to put down some undead baddies.

3D MMO Celtic Heroes:
iOS is proving to be a worthy platform for MMOs, and that goodness passes on to this free game. Players can expect plenty of questing, lots of dungeons to conquer, and a bounty of tests for groups of adventurers. Choose from classes like the warrior, mage, or rogue and head out into this medieval Celtic world packed with magic and mythology. This one is sure to suck away plenty of hours of free time!

Ghost Harvest:
Forget veggies and cows, this farm game is all about cultivating a sweet cemetery. Players will grow their cemeteries by fending off reporters along with those irritating ghost hunters, all while spending hard earned money on landscaping and tombstones. Just usher the souls to the afterlife and build the best cemetery the world has ever known.

Virtual Table Tennis Pro:
It is time to grab those virtual paddles and practice those table tennis skills. Players will be graced with various modes of play like practice, arcade, and tournament modes, all which will be enhanced with the animated tutorials teaching newcomers the nuances of this popular game. The game boasts a great AI system that takes on various behaviors like reaction timing and speed, endurance, and defensive capabilities. Ping-Pong in the office is now be a reality!

Pocket City:
Gamers who want to build their own marvelous city, but do not want to deal with all the hassles of running for mayor or establishing their own village now have another option. Pocket City puts players at the helm of creation and lets them build a city exactly how they want. Increase population by building homes and providing new citizens work by building factories, business centers, and community centers. The game is bright and colorful, along with coming to life thanks to wonderful animations of people walking the streets and vehicles driving around. Being a mayor can be so hard at times!

Robotek HD:
Humanity has fallen and robots now rule the world. Robotek HD allows players to destroy their enemies with lasers, fry them with electricity, or just deploy an army of robots to fend off the enemy. Robot upgrades, 200 levels of sheer tactical terror, and an online hall of fame will keep robot jocks busy for some time. Sadly Neo will not come save the day with his machine fighting badassery.

PapiStep:
PapiStep is a simple game in which players must get Mr. Papi (a little red ball) up as high as they can in the stage. Platforms move left and right, and it is up to the player to time their jumps just right to ascend into the heavens. If Mr. Papi takes a dive, the game is over. It seems so fiendishly simple!

Shape Shift:
Shape Shift is a colorful puzzle game in which gamers must swap tiles of the same shape to match colors and clear the board. Classic mode will challenge players by forcing them to clear endless stages of bombs, meanwhile zen mode offers a more relaxed setting to just chill out and solve puzzles. The game is familiar and challenging all at the same time.

Techno Kitten Adventure:
Grab some headphones and prepare to do some head banging as this game is all about the music. Players will guide a cat, imagine that, through a gorgeously colorful world in hopes to fulfill the those aspirations of being king kitty. Obstacles will hinder this great flight, but hey, the audio is sure to keep players coming back for more!

World Cup Table Tennis – The Addictive Classic Game in 3D:
Anyone who wants to be a master of the paddle, sensei of the backspin, or just enjoys a rousing game of table tennis, this is the game for you. This game provides players a bountiful amount to do, and that starts with a career mode in which players can rise from a no-name ball smacker to a world renowned superstar. Tournament mode allows gamers to fight for their favorite country in a bracket style battle, and arcade mode will put a new spin on the classic game. Unlockables round out the package, thus giving fans plenty to do over their lunch breaks. It is hard to believe this is a free game!

City of Wonder:
Gamers looking to get some SimCity style gaming on without breaking the bank have a great free option. City of Wonder starts players off with a tiny village and gives them the tools to grow it into a sprawling metropolis. There are hundreds of buildings to build, destroy, or just sit back and admire. No city would be complete without resource management and factories to increase wealth. Time to put on that mayor hat and produce the best city around.

Cosmic Code:
Cosmic Code is a new spin on the classic matching style game. Start off with a game in which players will fight enemies based off local points of interest in their own town. Next, throw in hidden bosses and 100+ items to collect, and this game becomes highly addictive. After all, nobody wants aliens invading their local Starbucks!

Strike Knight:
Gamers looking to mix up their shuffleboard experience have a bit of hope thanks to Strike Knight. This game takes the familiarity of shuffleboard, throws on some bowling mechanics and ships it off to iOS devices everywhere. All the player has to do is slide a puck down the board and topple as many bowling pins as possible, without getting frustrated at the heckling knight and crowd. Who needs a smoky bar now?

Slug Bugs:
Slug Bugs is a cut little game in which players mug “slug” VW Bugs as they go whizzing across the screen. The only hitch to all this madness is cop cars will try and break up the fun. The game promises some of the best audio around with Ghost 3D providing a thrilling 360-degree audio package. No more sore shoulders from playing this game during long car trips to grannies house!

FishLord:
FishLord allows gamers to hit the lake without the arduous tasks of applying sunblock, dealing with boat launches, or falling off a rocky boat. This game comes with four islands and 17 stages to fish and explore. Explore the deep blue sea and discover all the hidden treasures buried deep in its depths. No sunburn equals a happy fisher.

Fireworks Arcade:
Pyromaniacs looking to explode giant displays of color can now do so without the worry of burning the neighborhood down. Fireworks Arcade allows players to create brilliant fireworks displays, or just sit back and watch a generated show. There are three different game modes to keep players entertained with a variety of activities. Great physics and dozens of vibrant colors round out this fun little package.

Jewel Adventures:
Looking for a break from Bejeweled, but still like the gem matching goodness it provides? Jewel Adventures takes the ever familiar style of the jewel matching titan and ships it to the high seas. There are five islands to travel among and more levels available for download. It does not get much simpler than this!

Epic War TD – Full Version:
Who says iOS cannot compete with the big dogs when it comes to games? Epic War provides massive tower defense battle that all run at 60FPS. The game includes ten unique levels with up to 60 waves of battle on each level. The game looks great, runs well, and provides hours of entertainment. Now that is good (FREE) gaming!

Star Blitz:
Wannabe galactic captains can now battle in fantastic space fights without all the crazy flight tests and expensive ship repairs. Players will take part in massive space battles in hopes of defeating the evil Alien Xeno Cluster. Fully customizable ships, Facebook integration, and classic gameplay will make this one interstellar fight space junkies will want to dive into.

Hide and Seek by IMVU:
Gamers that just want to sit down and enjoy a puzzling game of hide and seek can now do so in glorious 3D. Instead of just looking for object on the 2D plane, they are now scattered about the stage in full 3D glory. This means players will need to look behind set pieces in order to discover hidden objects. There are over 20 level to play, each with a varied and unique theme. Waldo who?

iQuarterback 2:
iQuarterback 2 allows gamers to step into the shoes of a budding quarterback badass. As a new quarterback, players are tasked with competing in various mini-games that test skills like throwing accuracy, ball control, and agility. Two different game modes will provide plenty to do as gamers look to level up their superstars while unlocking fun items like new environment, mascot heads, and even snowballs!

Candy Train:
Gamers are tasked with guiding a train along a train track in hopes of collecting copious amounts of sweets in Candy Train. The problem is that the train tracks are all kinds of jumbled up. This means players will need to drive the train while also fixing the tracks to collect all the yummy candy. So much candy, so little time.

KungFu Food-Panda:
If slashing fruit and veggies has out stayed its welcome, then it maybe time to slice some mouth watering dinner options. KungFu Food-Panda contains simple, yet familiar, controls. Just swipe a finger across the screen to hack food into tiny bits. There are three different modes to test those dinner hacking skills, and several achievements to unlock. That rice dish was cold anyway.

Reiner Knizia’s Yoku-Gami Time Attack:
Time for a challenging new puzzle game. Rules are simple, just select a group of three numbers. If the greatest number in that group equals the sum of all the other number in the group, the turn is deemed successful. Each move will see the numbers disappear and be replenished with new numbers. As the game moves along, the numbers climb higher, thus adding challenge to the game. The game comes with three different modes of play and even a hint of education disguised as fun. This is a game for anyone of any age!

Omega Drive:
Strange cosmic forces have laid waste to most of humanity. Adding to the devastation, an asteroid threatens to wipe out planet earth. It is up to the player to drive through a city full of rubble and debris to activate a laser defense system to save the world. The are plenty of jumps, stunts, and rooftops to enjoy while cruising around. With so much to do, players may forget they are there to save the world and not perform a double barrel roll.

Pocket Home:
Gamers who dream of owning their very own McMansion but don’t want to pay the exorbitant cost to own one of those cookie cutter homes have a new option. Pocket Home will allows players to design their own house from an array of options. Choose something that best fits a desired lifestyle and then fill it with junk. It is all virtual, so who cares if the couch clashes with the carpet!

Paper Glider Para Drop:
Remember the good times of throwing army men off the tallest slide and watching them glide to safety thanks to a cheap parachute? Now those times can be relived with Paper Glider Para Drop. Choose from 12 different parachute designs and then guide the paper glider safe to the target. Be carful though, deadly campfires await those that glide a bit too far.

Pucca’s Restaurant:
The fate of a restaurant rests squarely in the players hand in Pucca’s Restaurant. Gamers will start out as a no-name chef and work their way up to world class culinary master status. Design a kitchen that works best, cook through 50 different recipes, and even view how friends are doing with their dining establishments. It is nice when the onions don’t trigger sobbing fits!

Archetype Cadet
Need a bit of training before jumping into Archetype? Look no further. Archetype Cadet HD is a training ground designed to hone the skills of players looking to jump into the online shooting sensation. Run through two levels with seven different weapon types in hopes of getting a headshot on one of nine other players. There are no more excuses for bad skills.

Super Ball Escape HD:
Super Ball Escape promises to challenge players skill in balance and agility. Players must control a robot ball and guide him through various mazes in hopes of finding freedom. Marble Madness has grown up!

Legends of Yore:
Dungeon crawler addicts, the golden chalice has arrived in the form of Legends of Yore. Various class choices will suit many play styles, while roaming through plenty of dungeons will yield experience, coin, and fat treasures. The game even sports visuals straight from the 8-bit era of gaming greatness. So many dungeons, so little time!

DojoBreaker:
Dojo Breaker is a mixed martial arts fighting game which gamers can duke it out online with one another in either a cooperative fashion, or annihilate each other in this location based game. Players must develop their fighting skills by battling thugs that infest their territory, or look to defend their land from opposing players. Those gamers who enjoy games like Mafia Wars will feel right at home in this brawler.

Nyan Cat!:
Nyan Cat brings on a whole new meaning to space madness with this whimsical and fun game. Players take control of a cat that is flying through space painting stars with its rainbow of happiness. With new game modes on the way, this maybe the most intriguing way to kill a lunch hour any developer has provided.

Office Chaos: Unpaid Overtime:
The IT nightmare has happened with the release of the OMGLOL virus hitting the office network. Not only does this mean every computer in the building is having issues, it also means all the works have been brainwashed to hunt down the one IT worker left in the office. Save this poor slave to the man by knocking out the disgruntled employees with anything within reach. Remember, eye lasers are a truly deadly weapon.

Crazy Tiny Skier HD:
Take one of five crazy skiers to the slopes in hopes of fulfilling their dreams of becoming a Professional Master of Ski-flying sports! Gamers who may enjoy Tiny Wings, but wish to get away from all the bird madness will find plenty here to keep them entertained. With simple controls, 21 ski courses, and addictive game play mechanics, there maybe more time spent on the slopes than on those boring TPS reports.

Biolab Disaster:
Take a stroll down nostalgia lane in this jump’n’run style game. There are three levels to explore packed with six types of enemies to nuke into oblivion with your plasma gun. The visual style will take you back to the classic computer gaming days when it was all about great game play and simple visuals. Old games need love too!

Wacky Balls:
Your ball controlling skills will be put to the test in this simple little game. The best part is that the game will randomize levels with obstacles, thus giving you a new challenge no matter how many times you play. Five different power-ups will help you achieve high scores, while the simple game-play mechanics will make this game accessible to players of all skill levels.

Fishing Joy:
Grab your virtual fishing nets; it is time to hit the water for a bit of fishing excitement. Your goal is to catch the most magnificent fish the sea has to offer and turn them in for big rewards. Be careful though, sharks and other obstacles will hinder your fishing mastery. When you just need to relax, turn on the aquarium mode and settle in for a visual feast. Who says you need to be up at the ass crack of dawn for the best fishing?

TapDefenseHD:
The Gates of Heaven are under attack from the minions of hell, and it is up to you to defend them in this tower defense game. With 42 levels, six tower types, and seven enemy types, there is plenty to challenge you all day long. Tack on six game modes and high scores to master and you have enough to get you through any boring meeting.

iPirates!
You know you want to sail the seven seas and sport a sexy peg leg. Ok, so maybe you won’t be sailing and enjoying the company of a talking parrot, but you will be defending your virtual pirate ship while decimating your enemies. Use special arms, ammunition, and upgrade your ship to be the master of the sea. The game is packed full of fun and humor that everyone can enjoy!

Blind World 2:
This is one of the more unique puzzle games you will find on the App Store. Instead of matching three items or flinging poultry from slingshots, you spin a world while painting colors in hopes to reach a predetermined point value by racking up huge scores. Free roaming objects and bumps in the road will stop you from busting out massive scoring multipliers. New themes, more levels, and relaxing gameplay make this a game any puzzle fanatic should look at.

Chupacabra:
You take on the role of Chupacabra, a ravenous creature looking to fill its empty belly with as many goats as possible. To do this, you will need to jump over terrifying cliffs, evade enemies, and rein terror on any village you can. Simple controls keep you going while super powers make you the most terrifying creature of the night. The goats don’t stand a chance.

War 2 Victory:
War 2 Victory brings the immensely popular browser based MMO strategy game onto iOS. The game includes 30 historically accurate World War II units, turn-based gameplay, and a wide variety of ways to crush your enemies. With hundreds of people around the world just waiting to play, why not form a powerful alliance with friends and lay waste to thy enemy.

Rule the Sky:
It is time to take your farming skills into the clouds. Rule the Sky gives you your very own floating island to cultivate however you best see fit. With plenty of crops and buildings to litter your little piece of heaven, there is plenty to keep you busy. Throw in a little bit of social networking and you have a huge time sink that may actually pull you away from Zombie Farm.

Men vs Machines:
The machines have finally risen up and are looking to end the rein of man. It is up to you and your friends to fight for human survival in this twin stick shooter. Those of you who like Steampunk style visuals are in for a bonus as this game is stuffed to the brim with industrial goodness. Grab your weapons and closest friends; it is time to bring down the wrath of the machines.

Simply Find It:
If you are looking for something that is extremely simple, yet provides a great challenge, then look no further. Simply Find It is a puzzle game in which you must find the differences between two beautiful photos. You can unlock even more photos when you gain access to the endless and vs. modes. This is a great way to relax while challenging yourself to some gaming!

Timbers Axe:
Timbers Axe is a line drawing game in which you must help Timber Joey defend his precious rose garden from invaders. Just draw a line from Timber Joey to the rose loving foes to chuck an axe and end their miserable lives. There are seven intense levels to battle through, and these are topped off with a few special powers for the garden lover himself. Who says burly men can’t enjoy a nice rose garden?

Palm Heroes 2:
If you like the Heroes PC games of the past, then Palm Heroes 2 has a little something special for you. This turn-based strategy game will throw players into a world of fantasy and adventure. As you lead your hero through epic battles, your kingdom will grow, new lands will be discovered, and powerful foes will look to destroy you and your kingdom. Prepare for hours of retro style fun!

Parachute Plummet:
Parachute Plummet takes the jumping game and turns it around. You are free falling through the air and need to slow your decent by falling through clouds. Your goal is to hit a safe 25mph before you crash into the ground. Obstacles like planes and birds will further complicate this task, thus forcing you to react quickly if you hope to survive. Next time, pack a parachute.

LEGO Ninjago Spinjitzu Scavenger Hunt:
LEGO has recently released a completely new line of ninja themed building sets. Part of the draw to these is a new spinning battle game. Now you can battle it out on your iPhone! Just tap your ninja to get him spinning like mad, and then tilt your device to crush your enemies. As you win battles, you will earn coins to buy new weapons and armor for your hero. Go ahead; let your inner child burst out in excitement!

If you’re a fan of our weekly FREEday posts, or a subscriber to the Price Drops list here on 148apps then you’ll definitely want to read ahead as I rundown the best apps that will help you stay on top of current and limited time free promotions on the App Store.

AppAllStar

The newest app on the Daily Free app scene, AppAllStar focuses mainly on game apps and promises to give a daily list of non-lite, full versions of apps away on promotion for a limited time. I really enjoy the user interface within this app, offering a calendar so you can see upcoming releases as well. It’s a free app, so you’ve got nothing to loose by downloading and trying it out – except maybe some personal information. The iTunes rankings show a bit of discontent about the disclaimer that comes along with this app. Lets just hope they’re using the info about what games get downloaded most often to bring us better options in the future.

Free App A Day

This is the big-daddy, the most popular Daily Free app site and app. While ad supported, you’ll get a daily recommendation for free apps. I personally find the layout a bit more trying, but the paid version is slightly better. Also in the paid version you’ll find an entire section devoted to non-game apps (for those of us that don’t exclusively use our iOS device for games). Whichever version you get, some of the top-name apps have used FreeAppADay.com to promote their games, so it’s pretty well known you’re going to get quality recommendations and downloads with FAAD.

Game Channel by OpenFeint

Before Apple decided to built their own in-house Game Center, OpenFeint reined supreme as the best leaderboard/multiplayer in-app addition to make makes more interactive and personal. While it’s still very popular it also launched it’s own Free Daily App service early in the year, and has become one of the most popular in the App Store. What’s more is they also promotes ‘Fire Sale’s so that you’ll find that games that are on sale as well. The app is one of the best designed in this category, easy and fun to use. You’ve got to try this one out.

App Shopper

For those who might not be as interested in simply downloading whatever is free each day, but want to spend some time comparing their options, I highly suggest App Shopper. Offering a list of what’s on sale, the ability search by category (brilliant – simply my favorite part), compiling a wish list, and many more useful features, this is by far more useful and functional that the others. While it is free, it’s also ad supported with the option to upgrade to the non-ad version for only $0.99 as an in-app purchase. For the slightly more discriminating app-aholics this is a great tool to have in your pocket.

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Contract Killer:
You go by many names, but you are a deadly contract killer. You will face a world full of bounty hunters, mobsters, and criminals as you play through the 17 story missions. Carefully choose from the 20 different weapons, as taking out your target must be done with finesse. Just as you think you have pulled off your mission with success, you may walk right into an ambush. The life of a killer is hard; do you have what it takes?

Big Time Gangsta:
Time to work your way up through the criminal ranks until you one day rule the city of Mission Hill. To do this you will need to build up your gang with the toughest bunch of Street Soldiers available. Equip your minions with an arsenal of deadly weapons and take to the streets to build up your empire, one rival gang at a time. It is going to take a lot of cold cash and hard fought battles to rule this city.

Agent Origin:
Stick figures just got a bit more badass with their martial arts skills. Agent Origin tasks you with fighting criminals by beating them down with your mystical powers of Soobakdo. It is up to you to save the city from the evil Dotori Gang. Oh yeah, and you sport a sexy red cape while crushing the hopes and dreams of your enemy.

SmallRPG:
If you only have a few minutes to crawl through a dungeon, then SmallRPG is for you. You do battle throughout a tower in hopes to defeat the evil king awaiting your arrival. Along the way you will battle through 50 kinds of monsters in hopes of acquiring something magical from the 70 different pieces of equipment and items. As time passes your HP and MP will recover, thus allowing you to destroy even more enemies. No grinding here!

Mike Tyson – Main Event:
Sadly, this is not the Mike Tyson game we have all come too know and love from the Nintendo days. However, this is a fun and quirky boxing game. You will earn RockCash after every win, and then use it to hone you boxing skills to become the true boxing legend you were meant to be. It is going to take a lot of thumb work to take out the champ!