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Timmy

Doug — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:47:06 +0000

What we have here is a clone/spin-off of the very popular mobile game Angry Birds where the goal is to control this Tank character and try your best to make the monkey explode. There are multiple types of ammunition to shoot at the monkey, some similar with small tweaks and some that just act unique. There are some things that separate it apart from Angry Birds(which is good), but there are some things that it lacks as well.

The story and the characters in this game are not it’s brightest spots, so lets just focus on the gameplay.

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As you can see in the screenshots, on the left side you have your ammo for the current level in the game. Then you’ll see your tank(that’s you) and on the far side of the screen is the monkey you must destroy. Scores are based on how much ammo you have left along with other factors(like maybe impact) affect the score you get for the level. Each level is different and there are more than 25 levels to challenge you(currently they’re at 30 levels I believe). There is some replay value with trying to get a full 3 stars from every level(I wish I had more details about the scoring system).

You must click your ammo to ‘load it’ first. and then you can put your finger anywhere on the screen to set the angle, force, etc. You can move your finger around and the ‘scope’ will follow your finger which is nice. Each time you aim again(after your first shot) there is a ghost image of where you last aimed and shot. This is very helpful for adjusting for your next shot. This can feel like the easy button sometimes and would be cool if it was a feature you could disable in the settings(like hardcore mode or something), but for the casual players it’s a welcomed feature.

There is a ‘coming soon’ panel in the game which makes me hopeful that the developers will keep the game up to date. Maybe add some new levels every few months or something that will continue to give the game value instead of just a promotional panel for the sequel. It will be nice to follow this game as they continue development on this title.

The game is very satisfying when you finally figure out a puzzle and I would highly recommend that anyone a fan of puzzle games check it out. However, this is not the game that will have you stumped for days on end trying to figure out a puzzle. Personally I had more issues just lining up the shot than figuring out what I needed to do. Maybe that’s where the challenge comes in?

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Name:	Timmy	Price:	$0.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Innovation Dreams AB	Size:	13.3MB
Description:	Your name is Timmy. You are a happy little tank with no worries in the whole world. Well, except for one small little thing, The Insulting monkey. For no apparent reason, the monkey is constantly insulting you. For too long have you put up with his insults and smirky comments. It’s time for payback!

Zombie Smash

Doug — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:45:09 +0000

Zombie Smash is yet another Tower Defense style game for the iPhone but instead of zombies just coming from one direction, they put your house in the middle, and you must protect it from attacks on both sides!

That is the key part in why this title has done so well(at least in my eyes), along with the extensive amount of gameplay available. To take down the zombies you must touch them and fling them up in the air. The higher you throw them, the more damage they're dealt when they land. When you turn the iPhone in landscape mode, you're thumbs are on both sides of the screen, so tossing up zombies left and right one after another plays out really well. I've played a lot of tower defense games and after looking at the screenshots I didn't think it would work right. However after playing it for only 15 minutes I was hooked.

The type of zombies vary(toughness, powers, etc), but in the end the gameplay is the same. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there is just something very satisfying about slinging the zombies like this.

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Name:	ZombieSmash	Price:	$0.99 [Buy]
Developer:	gamedoctors	Size:	24.7 MB
Description:	!!! EXTENDED SALE !!! Hurry, sale ends soon. Get this game now! #1 Paid App in USA, Russia, Denmark, Austria, Poland. Top 10 App in UK, Canada, Austra ...

Plants vs Zombies HD

Doug — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:14:14 +0000

Now I never jumped on the Plants vs Zombies bandwagon until the iPad came out. I have never even played it before, but while browsing through the games that were available for the iPad, I decided to go with Plants vs Zombies first since I've heard so much about it, and heard about so many people getting addicted to it. I knew it was a tower defense style game with a twist, but again, I had never played it before. I just wanted to find the best game that would get have me playing it the longest(I heard Mirror's Edge was way too short).

I do like the tower defense genre, but I feel that it takes more than just originality to keep me engaged. With all of the clones going around, it's hard to find the cream of the crop.

Your 'money' is instead 'sun points' and during the day the fall from the sky, at night you must produce your own(with specific plants). You spend these 'sun points' on various plants with various powers. Some slow opponents, some shoot more/faster, some blow up grenade style, some distract zombies, etc. The goal is to prevent the zombies from reaching the left side of the screen(your house) and to do this you put those plants on squares of your choice.

The game ramps up very slowly, but during that time they let you learn different play styles. With LOTS of different plants to choose from, picking your favorite 6, 7, 8 etc(inventory slots grow as you progress) can get pretty difficult. But again, you usually find your style pretty early so it might feel like the game drags on. Throughout the game you'll do bonus style missions where they game the gameplay up on you. Sometimes you pick the plants as they scroll across the top, sometimes you play whack-a-zombie, but the goal is ultimately the same. . .keep them away from your house.

I have only reached the water stage so far, but I can see how people get hooked. I will definitely be putting more time into the game, and I am eager to see how the difficulty ramps up. I am pleased with my first iPad purchase, and I can't wait to see what other games will be developed on this platform in the future(and I can't wait to review them).

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Name:	Plants vs. Zombies HD	Price:	$9.99 [Buy]
Developer:	PopCap Games, Inc.	Size:	49.7 MB
Description:	Get ready to soil your plants! Winner of over 20 Game of the Year awards!* Plants vs. Zombies comes from the fertile minds that ...

Jumble!

Doug — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:00:33 +0000

Jumble! isn't a word jumble game. . .but actually an object stacking style game(much like Topple). The goal is to stack the random objects above the goal line and then hold it for 5 seconds.

When I first saw the name of this game I naturally thought it was going to be a word jumble style game. Man I was way wrong. Jumble! is actually a game like the popular Topple/Topple 2 is. You need to stack the objects up until you pass the goal line. The objects tend to be hard to stack(like the spatulas. . .and sadly you can't 'rotate' the items. . .but then again that adds to the challenge. The one thing I never liked about these games is that they use random items. So if you play the game right now, and then again in an hour it's not the same. You would think that this adds to the replay value. . .but to me it makes the game completely chance. You could get 'easy' items or 'hard' items. I remember having this issue with Topple. I would get so far on a higher level and then get a game over when I got a 'hard' item. Then when I would play it later that day I would get through the entire level because it was all easy pieces(or just a better selection). There is an option for 'tilt controls' which does add to the strategy to the game since you can correct leaning items by tilting the device one way or another. Like I said, I wasn't quite sure what this game was, and now that I've played it. . .I just can't put it down(the same thing happened when I started playing Topple).

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Name:	Jumble!	Price:	$2.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Guy Moss	Size:	9.0MB
Description:	Jumble! is a fiendishly addictive game of teetering towers, object orientation, and beleaguered balancing.

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Movie Challenge

Doug — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:23:27 +0000

Movie Challenge is just that, a movie trivia challenge game for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and it actually uses the OS interface that you're already used to with your device.

The ultimate goal is just like any other trivia game. . .get as many points as possible. When you first open the application you see it looks just like the icons that you have on your device. You must complete 'available' spots before new spots open up. Going into an available spot will bring up 3 category choices. . .if you get one right then you move on. . .if you get it wrong, you get 2 more chances. Get all 3 wrong and you get the entire spot marked as 'incorrect' and you lose points(and yes your points can go into negatives). The quicker you answer a question the more points you get for it(if it's a correct answer), and if you get it wrong you get points taken away. The questions included range from anything like Order(placing items in the correct order), guess the letters(just like hangman), quotes, true/false, and many more. The developers say the game comes with over 5500 original questions, so you can play this game for hours and hours and literally never come across the same question again. I actually enjoyed this game, at least more than I thought I was. The questions can be rather tough. . .but that actually makes the game better.

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Name:	Movie Challenge	Price:	$1.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Redwind Software	Size:	9.2MB
Description:	Movie Challenge is the most engaging and best selling Movie Trivia experience available on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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Blackbeard’s Assault

Doug — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:00:23 +0000

Blackbeard's Assault reminds me a lot like Bubble Bobble, where the balls drop down from the top, but in this version the balls are being pushed around a twisting and turning route.

I remember a version of this game for something like the Luxor casino(in Las Vegas) or something. . .but it only had 1 'cannon'. In this version you get 2 cannons since the paths twist around so much. While you would think 2 cannons would make it better for you. . .for me it just got in my way. To move to another cannon you have to touch it. . .and then aim it, but I want to touch and slide to aim. So by the time I 'touch and slide' to aim. . .it only activates the cannon, and doesn't aim it. So by the time I actually shoot, the balls have moved away and I can't reach them with that cannon. Other than this small gameplay issue, this game plays very smoothly and is actually very fun. With 6 different 'levels' that have different paths for the balls can go down. This game also starts off with a little story intro in an attempt to entice you into the game more.

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Name:	Blackbeard's Assault	Price:	$1.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Warhorse Games	Size:	10.0MB
Description:	Ahoy Matey! The object of this fast-paced puzzle game is to remove all the balls as they travel along the path.

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Merelles

Doug — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:52:49 +0000

Merelles is a strategy game with 4 different game modes with increasing difficulty. The game plays very similar to Go(another strategy game). . .but with some very different gameplay mechanics.

This game has a few 'pages' of instructions that help teach you how to play the game. You might have to read it a couple times and play a few games before you really start to understand the game and the strategy that comes with it. After you pick a 'game' you're given a certain amount of pieces. You and your opponent alternate turns and place these pieces around the board until there aren't anymore left. Then you and your opponent take turns moving the pieces around. The ultimate goal is to make a 'mil' which is 3 pieces in a row. Once you get this you can pick a piece that your opponent owns and remove it from the game. When someone gets to below 3 pieces, they lose the game. There are a couple other game rules(like flying and another way to win the game), but if you buy the game you can read the instructions and learn more about it. For some reason I don't see many people buying this game unless they know what the game is and already know how to play it. The game played very smooth and very well. If I knew more about the game I would jump into a 6, 9, or 12 man game. . .but I think I need to play more 4 man games and learn a better strategy.

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Name:	Merelles	Price:	$1.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Kiss The Machine	Size:	1.2MB
Description:	Merelles is a classic strategy game that has been played in various forms for two thousand years.

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SNAP!

Doug — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:05:53 +0000

SNAP! is a card game that most of you already know how to play. . .but probably know it by another name(and variation). The goal is to tap the screen when you see 2 of the same cards. The one who touches the screen first gets the cards on the table. The person who can get all of the cards wins the game.

Now I remember a card game very similar to this, but I called it 'Slap Jacks'. The goal is Slap Jacks was to 'slap' the cards on the table when you see a Jack. The person who slaps first gets the cards on the table. So instead of tapping the screen when you see a jack, you have to wait until you see 2 of the same # card. So a 4 of diamonds and a 4 of clubs counts, and whoever touches the screen first wins the round. The game uses a 3D engine to deal and play the cards. I like this MUCH better than a regular 2D game. . .it just gives it that hint of reality. It comes with both 1 player and 2 player modes so you can even play with your friends and family. I would like to see an 'online' mode for this game. I think a wifi only mode would be a great start(so 2 people don't have to play on the same device). . .but being able to play against someone else around the world would be epic. I don't see this happening anytime soon(that would require a massive server since 'slaps' get down to the milliseconds.

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Name:	SNAP!	Price:	$2.99 [Buy]
Developer:	collect3	Size:	6.6MB
Description:	The first card game most of you learned and played well into the night at the kitchen table.

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Dynamate

Doug — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:00:37 +0000

Dynamate is a puzzle game that challenges you to maneuver the color balls around the level, matching them with other color balls to make them disappear.

The trick is that you just can't match up any color balls. . .and you can't just match the same color balls to make them disappear. The trick is to follow the color code located at the bottom of each level. You must read it left to right. So like in the first level, the green ball must be pushed against the blue ball. If you push the blue ball into the green ball nothing will happen. This rule is enforced on every level, so don't get confused. This game was very fun and very challenging(in the higher levels). There are 30 levels in total, and currently I am stuck on level 13(so if you hate games that you get stuck on, this isn't for you). The only issue I had with the game was the controls. To move a ball you have to touch the ball, which highlights the ball with the cursor. After a ball is highlighted, then you can swipe your finger/thumb anywhere on the screen to move it. If the ball touches a blank spot on the screen(like an empty border) then the ball disappears and the game is over. . .which adds another layer of difficulty to the game. I would imagine the best control scheme for this game would be the ability to just move the balls with one swipe(without having to highlight them). But I imagine they do this to prevent you from picking another ball(since they are very very small balls to move). They could fix this by making the balls bigger. . .but then that would take away from the size of the levels(which makes it more fun).

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Name:	Dynamate	Price:	$0.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Ivan Mackintosh	Size:	0.6MB
Description:	If you're after a puzzle game that is a little bit more unique than the rest, look no further.

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Payday Roulette

Doug — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:53:22 +0000

Payday Roulette is another roulette game in the sea of App Store applications. You're given a certain amount of money, and your goal is to see how much you can turn that into.

There are a lot of roulette applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. . .thankfully this one adds a little more to the game than the rest. In Payday Roulette, not only do you get to place any bet. . .anywhere on the screen, but you also get to spin the roulette wheel and the ball. So you pick up a chip from the left side, and place it anywhere on the board. Then touch the right side of the screen, and you'll see the wheel appear. Here you can spin the wheel, and then spin the ball. You can do this like the pros and spin the ball in the opposite direction of the wheel. . .or you can also spin both in the same direction(it doesn't matter). As the ball spins it will land on a spot and then display whether or not you won or not. If you win you get the winnings, if you lose then you lose the money. I didn't play this game long, but I didn't see a 'cash out' button, so I'm not sure how they handle the high scores(which I think would be a great addition to the game). The game plays very smooth, and if you're a roulette fan then you'll love this game

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Name:	Payday Roulette	Price:	$0.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Veiled Games	Size:	4.0MB
Description:	The highlight of Payday Roulette, is the wheel itself, Using the iPhone's touch screen, you actually get to spin the wheel yourself.

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Game Timer

Doug — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:57 +0000

Game Timer lets you(and your friend) use a game timer for games like Chess, Byo-Yomi, and you can even use it as an Hour Glass. Never have to lug around a full timer the next time you play a game of chess.

I'm not sure about the other games that this could be used for, but this is great for when you're playing a game of speed chess. With this you have a timer on both sides of the device, and the 'active side' is lit up. Touching the side will stop the timer and activating the other side. You can use this with other games like Hour Glass, Sudden Death, and a game called Byo-Yomi. I'm not familiar with those games, so I can't say if this is useful with those games or not. . .but it sounds like the developers added as many games that this application would be useful with.

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Name:	Game Timer	Price:	$0.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Trivial Technology	Size:	1.1MB
Description:	Game Timer is a dual timer clock for your iPhone and iPod Touch.

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Trivial Sudoku

Doug — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:53 +0000

Trivial Sudoku is a Sudoku application from the development team Trivial Technology. With over 600 puzzles to play you have plenty of Sudoku puzzle fun.

While there isn't a puzzle generator included(which most of the other Sudoku apps have). . .there are 600 unique puzzles included(which can take many hours to complete). The game plays like any other Sudoku game plays. Touching the small pencil button at the bottom will enable possibilities. So you can touch it, and then touch a square, and then a number. . .and it will put a 'small number' in that square. This is used for you to take notes and put in a possible number in a square(so you don't forget it later). If you don't know how to play Sudoku, that's ok. Trivial Sudoku includes a 'Training Mode' that will help you learn some basic strategies of the game.

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Name:	Trivial Sudoku	Price:	$0.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Trivial Technology	Size:	0.7MB
Description:	Bring the fun of Sudoku to your iPhone with over 500 unique puzzles.

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Trivial Memory

Doug — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:37:52 +0000

Trivial Memory is a generic memory game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The goal of the game is to find the matches under the cards. Turn over a card to see what it is, and then turn over another to see if you found the match.

You won't see much in Trivial Memory. . .at least you won't see much more than you would expect. I do like that there are 'categories' for you to pick from. So you can play with cards with many different things like playing cards, nature, flowers, animals, and more. It includes a high score feature that records your best score ever, so then you can aim to beat your best score. There isn't a leaderboard, but it does keep your best score. There is a multiplayer mode that lets you play the game(with one device) against one of your friends. The goal here is to find more matches than your opponent. If you find a match, then you get another turn. . .if you don't find a match then you pass the device to your friend and let them try. This goes back and forth until the entire board is full of matches, and the person with the most matches wins.

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Name:	Trivial Memory	Price:	$0.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Trivial Technology	Size:	6.8MB
Description:	Tease your brain by improving your concentration and memory skills!

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Cooking Mama

Doug — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:00:17 +0000

Cooking Mama has officially been ported to the iPhone and the iPod Touch. Now you can cook over a dozen different meals(full meals), or have a cooking contest with about the same amount of actions(cut, chop, fry, etc).

Chop, Cut, Fry, and do all of the things you would do on your Wii or NDS). The game has been adapted by iPhone controls so when you have to flip the burger you literally make the motion with the iPhone just as if you were holding the frying pan.

You get judged on each action as well as a final score on the overall meal. If you get a good enough score you're awarded a gold metal and I can only imagine something special happens when you get a gold metal for each meal.

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Name:	Cooking Mama	Price:	$6.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Taito Corp.	Size:	8.8MB
Description:	Popular the world over, the hit cooking action game is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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Let’s Golf!

Doug — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:00:46 +0000

Let's Golf! is a great Golf game from the developers behind The Oregon Trail(Gameloft). With an entire 3D game engine including over 60 different holes, 4 different courses, 4 different characters. . .this game will keep you playing for a long time.

The game comes with 2 characters and 2 courses, you have to play the game(and play it well) before you unlock those other characters. While this is a great way to challenge the players and keep them playing. . .you can also just touch 'Instant Game' and pick any character and any level. There is a Tournament Mode where you unlock these things, along with costumes and other unlock-ables. Here you play against 4 other computer characters in a grueling 9 hole game. This is even challenging on the easy difficulty setting(which is great).

Gameplay is very standard when it comes to golf games. There are 2 meters that you have to time perfectly(or as good as possible), a power meter, and then one for the angle. Hitting perfect on the meters will give your ball a little extra boost, and it even comes with a way to adjust the ball after you swing. So after you hit it, there is a ball at the bottom left(for a short time only). If you move the ball forward, it will give it a little boost, if you move it backwards it slows down the momentum as the ball bounces. . .if you move the ball to the left/right it will adjust the angle if you mess up on the initial angle meter.

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Name:	Let's Golf!	Price:	$5.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Gameloft	Size:	77.9MB
Description:	The best 3D Golf game experience for everyone created exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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Wolfenstein 3D Classic

Doug — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:00:32 +0000

Wolfenstein 3D Classic includes all 6 original episodes which is 60 levels of Nazi killing fun. With 4 different control styles to pick from you can pick through and find your most comfortable way to play.

Since this is a complete port of the original game, you'll find all the classic and memorable things, from the sounds(Achtung!), to the enemies and the secrets that you should always look for in every level. I'm not a huge FPS fan, but I did love this game, Doom(and Doom 2), and all of the Duke Nukem games. The simplicity of these older FPS games are quite enjoyable as a mobile game on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Don't forget your map! If you do then you're sure to get lost in this maze of rooms of each level. And don't forget to look for those secret rooms. My favorite tweak(and the only one that I'm aware of) is the 'open' button. You used to have to press the space bar 2000 times or more in each level just checking for secrets. In this game to save on space, you automatically open doors(and in turn moves secret walls). All you have to do is go up to the door(or wall) head on, and it will automatically open it.

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Name:	Wolfenstein 3D Classic	Price:	$4.99 [Buy]
Developer:	id Software	Size:	9.9MB
Description:	Play the legendary original game that launched the First Person Shooter genre.

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LightBike

Doug — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:00:26 +0000

LightBike is one of the most accurate video games based on the Snake style game played in the famous Sci-Fi movie Tron. You pick a color bike and then play against the other players in the game.

The best part about this game is the multiplayer versions included. Not only can you play against 3 other computer players, but you can also do a split screen game(where both players hold onto a half of the iPhone/iPod Touch) and you can play against each other. If you have 2 or more devices then all of them can play against each other if they're on the same WiFi network. The developers say Internet Multiplayer(instead of just Wifi Multiplayer) will be included in future versions. During gameplay you always go straight. Touching the right side of the screen will make the bike turn right, and if you touch the left side the bike will turn left. The goal is to 'trap' your enemies or somehow make them run into themselves, or each other, or the wall. Just like in the classic Snake(Nibbles) game that you might have played on basic, Q Basic, etc. I loved this style game back in the day, and I love being able to play the game that was featured in the classic movie, Tron.

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Name:	LightBike	Price:	$2.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Pankaku	Size:	7.8MB
Description:	LightBikes is a 3D game application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. You drive the LightBike, which builds walls of light on your track and beat enemies in cyberspace.

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I Love Katamari

Doug — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:30:18 +0000

I Love Katamari is a another chapter in the Katamari Damacy series. You are the prince and it is your job to clean up the trouble that the King has created. Go from world to world and collect as many items in your ball and then pick up the 'key' item before the time runs out.

I Love Katamari lets you play the game of Katamari Damacy was supposed to be played. Instead of moving the ball around with a directional pad on a controller. . .you can move it with the accelerometers inside the iPhone and iPod Touch. Tilt the device to the right, and watch the prince move around the ball in that direction. Tilt the device forward or back and then the prince will push or pull the ball in that direction. If you've played the game Crazy Tanks then you're already aware of how the controls will feel. You have a time limit for each level, which makes the game quite challenging. Instead of giving you some time to walk around and get used to the controls/level, they require that you jump right in and start collecting items with your ball. If you don't then you will inevitably run out of time. The thing is that you can't collect items that weigh more than your ball. So you have to go around and collect the smaller items and when it gets big enough you can start collecting some bigger items. If you run into a bigger item(or something like a wall) then you can potentially lose other items on your ball(which makes yours smaller). Then again, if you've played Katamari you already know about the gameplay(and probably have already purchased the game). This was the first time I've played any Katamari games, and I have to say it is very fun to play. I have seen this game series around before, but I've never played it before until this game. I will definitely keep my eye out for future games in the series now.

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Name:	I Love Katamari	Price:	$7.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Namco Networks America	Size:	84.0MB
Description:	The Kig of All Cosmos has accidentally knocked all the stars out of the sky during a crazy night out. It's up to you to put the twinkles back in the heavens.

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Wheel of Fortune

Doug — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:00:11 +0000

Wheel of Fortune is just that, Wheel of Fortune on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Play the game that you've always watched at home on TV. Play by yourself or against 2 other computer opponents.

The best part about Wheel of Fortune is that even if you've never seen the game show, it is still a fun puzzle game to play. You spin the wheel and hopefully you'll land on an amount of money. Guess a letter and earn the amount of money equal to how many of those letters are in the puzzle(so if you land on 500 dollars, you guess N and there are 2 of them. . .then you get 1000 dollars). Avoid the lose a turn, bankrupt, and small money spot, and try to get the bigger money spots(and bonuses). Again, if you've ever watched the TV show then you know how to play it. This does a great job of giving you the experience of the game like you were on the game show yourself. Solve over 1000 different puzzles which keeps this game playable for hours and hours and hours. I know I couldn't put the game down for 2-3 hours when I first started playing it. The game says it comes with 1000s of puzzles, and I hope that Sony will update it multiple times in the future to keep the game fun to play. I think they will because I don't see them releasing a 'Wheel of Fortune 2' anytime soon. Maybe specialty ones(like for Halloween, Christmas, Movies, etc). . .but that's it.

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Name:	Wheel of Fortune	Price:	$4.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Sony Pictures Television	Size:	6.8MB
Description:	Spin the Wheel, pick a letter or buy a vowel, and solve the puzzle! In America's most popular game show, use the touch screen to play the game yourself!

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Arcade Bowling

Doug — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:00:04 +0000

Arcade Bowling is a great Skeeball game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Enhanced with neon lights to make the game more appealing, it's the gameplay of this game that really makes it good.

Touching the alley will put up a ball, almost like you're aiming. 'Flick' or 'Slide' your finger up the alley and watch the ball shoot up the ramp and into the holes. The better your aim the higher your score will be in the end(especially if you get good at getting the 100 pioint spots). If your finger slides even slightly to the left or right when you 'flick the ball', it will go at an angle and miss the spot you're trying to hit. But the developers knew of this issue and included accelerometer controls to help you correct the ball after you rolled it. The game comes with 2 gameplay modes. One for casual normal single games. . .and another for 'progressive games' where you're given a goal to reach. Get enough points to reach that goal and you'll go to the next level(which you're given a higher goal). The game uses the collective total of all of your goals to calculate your high score for the leaderboards.

App Store Summary
Name:	Arcade Bowling	Price:	$1.99 [Buy]
Developer:	Skyworks	Size:	7.4MB
Description:	Everyone's favorite boardwalk bowling game. Use your fingers and steady aim to flick the balls down the alley and up the ramp.

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