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Bridge Constructor, by Headup Games, lets you play as an architect looking to become the master bridge builder. In honor of spring, you'll be able to bridge the gap between the Islands and aid the Easter Bunny in its very important delieveries. The bunny has a ton ofpresents and candy for the residents of Camatuga and it will only be around for a limited time, so start building!

You can check outBridge Constructorfor$1.99, and the the Easter Islands update for free.

The newest update to Popcap's super popular Plants vs. Zombies 2 is here, and it has brought with it a special holiday surprise. From now until February 14 you can join in on a special “Valenbrainz Hug-a-thon” event. The zombies will be donning their valentine's best to impress the... plants? Everything will be all lovey dovey; rose petals will be strewn about and your lawn mowers will be painted red.

Download Plants vs. Zombies 2 for free and get bitten by the love bug before time runs out.

Codarica Inc has released a new update for their children's learning app, CodeQuest. The app offers a quick and easy way to teach children the basics of coding, HTML, and CSS through games and activities.

The new ‘Baby, it’s “Code” Outside’ update gives CodeQuest a wintery theme. The app also has new interactive stories before certain levels, and holiday characters for the iPad. Codarica has updated the buttons with colors to make coding easier and fixed a few bugs along the way as well.

You can download CodeQuest for $1.99 on the App Store and get your kids coding their first website in no time.

Lara Croft is coming to you in this very special holiday bundle. Square Enix is offering Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light HD, the original Tomb Raider, and Tomb Raider II for only $4.99. These are some of the classic Tomb Raider games with some extra bonuses including updated controls, new and original cut-scene voice-overs and enhanced original music effects, and some new locations.

This bundle sale is only around for a limited time, so grab yours [download] while you can.

Living Room 3D for Ikea: iCanDesign, by Oleksandr Rysenko, is giving everyone a Christmas gift for the holidays. All of the app's features are currently free until 2015. If you've been clamoring to redecorate or just like playing around with interior design, now is the time to check it out.

Living Room 3D for Ikea lets you design your dream living room. You can move the furniture, change flooring, repaint the walls, and add décor and accessories. You can also share your complete living room with friends and family on social networks or via e-mail.

You can download the Living Room 3D for Ikea: iCanDesign for free on the App Store, and all of the in-app purchases will be free until 2015.

Gameloft is giving the gift of updates to Asphalt 8: Airborne. The update features Pro Kits that let you exceed your car’s previous max specs, 11 new Cars including the Tramontana XTR and Arrinera Hussarya, a new location, a new token system, and 3 winter-themed tracks.

The token system lets you earn tokens by playing events or buying them in the shop. You can then use the tokens to acquire exclusive cars, refill Fuel, or buy Boosters.

You can get in on the Asphalt 8: Airborne holiday action by downloading it for free now.

The holiday season is in full-swing, which means a whole lot of iOS apps and games are going on sale. A bunch already have, in fact. Naturally this means we're putting together a hand-picked list of the best discounts and sales we can find in order to make your own App Store holiday shopping easier.

Things are already kicking off with an impressive assortment of great titles, and it's only going to get better as we close in on the New Year. So take a peek at what's on sale, and treat yourself a little.

[Updated - 12/20]: Holy moly there were a lot more things on sale than we expected. Over 150 entries are in the list right now, including some rather significant titles like Chaos Rings II, Where's My Water, and Deus Ex: The Fall. We've also updated the list with a devoted Apps section, and that's loaded down with some significant sales on apps like AmpliTube, Fantastical 2, and Launch Center Pro as well. The best part is we're just getting started!

[Updated - 12/22]: As expected, the list just keeps growing. A few things went back up to regular price (boo!), but way more things have gone on sale to make up for it (yay!). We're talking apps like GoodReader and The Hit List, and games like Machinarium and Infinity Blade III.

[Updated - 12/23]: Did the sales stop yet? Yeah, no, no stopping. Today's updates include big price drops on apps like Scanner Pro and Splashtop Remote Desktop. Well, the app side of things, anyway. Game sales are even more crazy, with sales on titles like Republique, XCOM: Enemy Within, and FTL just for starters.

[Updated - 12/24]: Nope, we're still not done!

[Updated - 12/26]: The holidays are over, but the sales aren't. Things have admittedly slowed down a little, however there are still some great games that we've added to the top of the list. Games like Type:Rider and Out There.

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Rovio and Chimera Entertainment have released the hounds! No...wait I mean Birds! Angry Birds Epic has gotten a shiny new PVP mode, so now you can crush your friends with your bird army.

The pigs are taking a break from the beatings to watch the birds fight it out on “Terence’s ship” docked on the south beach of Piggy Island. The new update includes a league system that will let you climb the ladder of success by destroying your foe's banner. Just don't let them destroy yours. The battle is turn-based with a focus on tactical game play.

The update isn't the only thing to get excited about. Coming Dec 21, the game will also have a holiday season for all to enjoy. So download Angry Birds Epic on the App Store for free today to start wailing on each other.

Plague Inc., by Ndemic Creations, has discovered an all new mutation: Santa's Little Helper. A new update adds a new Christmas scenario where you infect the world with the holiday spirit. Governments have banned the joyous holiday and it is up to the Neurax Worm and Santa to bring the world to its knees with happiness.

The update brings some upgrades, too. Using highly advanced technology you can now teleport to other countries using portal. The progress screen has also gotten a bit of a redesign so now you can see your completion % and challenges. Several diseases, including Parasite, Prion, and the Neurax Worm, have mutated and the humans are getting smarter so the game will now be a bit more of a challenge.

There is so much to to explore - just try not to catch the flu while you do. You can check out the cheerful new Plague Inc. for $0.99.

‘Where Eagles Freeze’ is the new update for Tiny Troopers: Alliance, by Chillingo and Kukouri Mobile Entertainment. Your tiny soldiers will be donning their long johns as winter has come to the battle field.

There is a new map populated by snowmen and penguins, two new campaigns with 20 new missions, and you can get 100 free medals for logging in between December 25th - 31st. Also, to get into the holiday spirit of giving, you'll be able to donate troops to other players.

You can try out all the frosty fun in Tiny Troopers: Alliance for free on the App Store.

Gameloft has added a bunch of new things to Heroes of Order & Chaos. The popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) will now feature two new Heroes: Kurzdor, the Dark Diviner Mage, and Equellia, the Storm Celestial Mage. Kurzdor uses plague and disease magic while Equellia relies on the power of lightning. The game also has an updated interface, new lottery rewards, and Gameloft has balanced a few other things based on player feedback.

For the holidays, Heroes of Order & Chaos will also be filled with surprise items, limited time skins, an anniversary skin, and rewards from limited-time events.

There is a lot to check out in the updated Heroes of Order & Chaos, which is available for free on the App Store.

Welcome, one and all, to another 148Apps holiday shopping guide! Are you having trouble figuring out what to get for a distant relative, new neighbor, or estranged second cousin? Thankfully there are people like us putting together handy-dandy holiday shopping guides for you! Whether you’re looking for new hardware and accessories, or just something a bit less impersonal than an iTunes gift card, we’ve got you covered.

Other 148Apps Holiday Gift Guides: for [Health Nuts] [Socializers] [Creative Types] [Power Users]

Today’s guide centers around iOS gamers. These are the folks who love their portable games and spend most of their morning commute matching pieces of candy or fighting immortal titans. If you’d like to make the gamer(s) in your life have an overall more pleasant and convenient gaming experience, or simply get them some really cool stuff to play, check out our list below for some ideas.

Welcome, one and all, to another 148Apps holiday shopping guide! Are you having trouble figuring out what to get for a distant relative, new neighbor, or estranged second cousin? Thankfully there are people like us putting together handy-dandy holiday shopping guides for you! Whether you’re looking for new hardware and accessories, or just something a bit less impersonal than an iTunes gift card, we’ve got you covered.

Other 148Apps Holiday Gift Guides: for [Health Nuts] [Socializers] [Gamers] [Power Users]

Today’s guide is for those creative types in your life. These are the people who like to draw, compose music, sculpt, or otherwise make things with their iOS devices. So long as they enjoy creating, and you’re in need of some gift ideas, you should check out our list below.

The Kardashians are celebrating the holidays in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood by Glu Games Inc, and a bunch of special stuff will be rolling out over the next couple of weeks.

This year Kourtney & Khloe will be joining in; Kourtney will debut on 12/19 and Khloe will debut on 12/26. You'll be able to collect 12 days of Christmas Gift Boxes starting 12/12, and as you find new holiday items you'll earn bonuses for Kourtney and Khloe's hosting holiday events.

You can download Kim Kardashian: Hollywood now for free.

Welcome, one and all, to another 148Apps holiday shopping guide! Are you having trouble figuring out what to get for a distant relative, new neighbor, or estranged second cousin? Thankfully there are people like us putting together handy-dandy holiday shopping guides for you! Whether you’re looking for new hardware and accessories, or just something a bit less impersonal than an iTunes gift card, we’ve got you covered.

Other 148Apps Holiday Gift Guides: for [Health Nuts] [Creative Types] [Gamers] [Power Users]

Today’s guide centers around highly social iOS users. I’m talking about the people who practically live on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, and all that. It can be tough to come up with something for such diehard (virtual) social butterflies, and even more tricky to surprise them, but we’re certainly going to give it a shot! Check out our list below for some hopefully useful ideas.