Ice Age 3 for the iPhone

Many of you have seen the recent movie, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Now you will be able to experience this movie in a whole new way. In this game, based on the anticipated film by Fox, join an unlikely herd of pals for there most entertaining adventure yet. You will be able to play as one of the six popular Ice Age characters in this game. Help them on their rescue mission as they move out of the snow and into the unknown land of the dinosaurs. This land is a scary jungle filled with plants and most importantly dangerous dinosaurs. Coming out on the iPhone on Monday, November 30, this game was developed by Chillingo.

Here are some of the features of the game:

  • Choose who you play as from all of the six different characters that you know and love from the great Ice Age movies.
  • Play all of the different new challenges. Investigate the entirely new dinosaur world but make sure to watch out for all of the dangers that hide within it.
  • There are many different modes for you to play and compete in with your friends and family.

Beat it! to iPhone and iPod Touch

Beat it! is an upcoming game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It is not a rhythm game. It is a music game. In this game you do not just need to hit the notes with the beat, you must deconstruct a music clip and then try to recreate it. This game is believed to have much potential.

Here is how the game works: A short clip is played while you listen to it a couple times in order to get the notes down. After that, you tap squares on a grid in order to create a line of music which sounds like the clip you just heard. You have the ability to turn squares on or off by simply tapping them. While you create the clip, a line moves over the grid and plays your selection. If you have placed a correct note in the right place of a measure then the square will sparkle. There is five different worlds that you must beat and each world gets harder and harder as you go. For example, new instruments will keep getting added represented by a new line added onto the grid.

A game mode that may interest people is the free play mode which allows you to make your own music clips. Soon after the games release, a feature that will allow you to share your clips and comment on other players clips.

This game will be available in late October for the price of $2.99.

Aqua World

Aqua World is a wireless game that was recently released on Thursday, October 8th. Developed by Shamrock Games, this game is an action game that I am sure many of you will begin to like.

Your task for this game is to free four of your brothers who are being help captive by an evil queen. Playing as the youngest son, out of five, of the king, put your skills to the test as you must defeat four monsters. Show off your dexterity as you overpower obstacles and avoid deadly traps. There is three difficulty levels which you can choose from. Also, there is forty-five different levels which must be completed in order to win including four duel levels which have a time limit to challenge you. Other things featured in this game are eight types of bonuses, special effects, and four opponents which must be defeated.

The graphics used in this game are remarkable and they really put you into the game. Some of the special effects that are used in the game include air bubble traces, re-coloring, explosions, and teleportation. These special effects help to make the game more intense and exciting. If you purchase this game then you will experience an underwater adventure which is full of secrets and magic.

Rock Band to iPhone and iPod Touch

Electronic Arts Mobile has recently announced that Rock Band will be coming out for the iPhone and the iPod Touch next week. Everybody was expecting this to be announced as soon as a mobile version of Rock Band had been released.

There was a list of twenty songs that was released that is supposedly the list which will be included on this game. The formal announcement of this game coming out is supposed to occur tomorrow so keep your eyes peeled for that. The following list is the twenty songs:

  • 30 Seconds to Mars – “Attack”
  • AFI – “Girl’s Not Grey”
  • All-American Rejects – “Move Along”
  • Beastie Boys – “Sabotage”
  • Blink-182 – “All the Small Things”
  • Blondie – “Hanging on the Telephone”
  • Foo Fighters – “Learn to Fly”
  • Foo Fighters – “Everlong”
  • George Thorogood & the Destroyers – “Bad to the Bone”
  • Jethro Tull – “Hymn 43″
  • Joan Jett – “Bad Reputation”
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Simple Man”
  • Motörhead – “Ace of Spades ‘08″
  • Pixies – “Debaser”
  • Presidents of the United States of America – “Ladybug”
  • Rise Against – “Give It All”
  • Silversun Pickups – “Lazy Eye”
  • Smashing Pumpkins – “Cherub Rock”
  • Steve Miller Band – “Take the Money and Run”
  • The Go-Go’s – “We Got the Beat”

A on-the-go version of Rock Band would be an incredible thing for all the true Rock Band fans.

Skee-Ball for iPhone and iPod Touch

Skee-Ball, a game developed by Graveck Interactive, was released to the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It was released on Wednesday, September 16th. This authentic bowling styled sports game make it different from any other game of its kind. With its high quality colored graphics, this game incorporates the touch screen immensely. This game for the iPhone and iPod Touch bring one of your favorite classic arcade games into the palm of your hand. The concept for this game is the same and simple one it always has been. Roll the ball up an incline, with a flick of your finger across the touch screen, and try to get the ball into one of the holes. Rack up points which will give you tickets. With these tickets, choose from around eighty different funny prizes. Challenge yourself by working your way up the Skill Star ladder which will help you earn more tickets for each game. This game includes online leader boards for you to put your skills to the test as you compare your score to everybody.

New iPod Touch

In the previous week, Apple announced that there will be a new upcoming version of the iPod Touch. Not only will these new models have a higher storage capacity, but they will also be up to fifty percent faster than the previous iPod Touch. MacWorldran a couple of benchmarks that are for this claim. Dan Frake wrote for this site:

“For gamers, the more exciting improvement is that the 32GB and 64GB models are allegedly 50 percent faster than the second-generation models and include support for OpenGL ES 2.0, which provides advanced graphics capabilities to mobile devices. Just as the iPhone 3GS was faster than the iPhone 3G at everything, the new iPod touch feels much faster at any task you throw at it: applications launch (and quit) faster, Web pages load more quickly, processor-intensive games and programs perform better — you name it.”

The improved performance will be even more apparent as more OpenGL ES 2.0 games come out. Although the iPod Touch’s improvements will probably keep it on top as the best out of all media players, tough competition has arrived. Microsoft’s Zune HD is definitely going to be a hit. One thing that I think iPod Touch really needs to ensures its reign at the top is to have camera functionality. This would make it the ultimate media player.

Deal or No Deal: Around the World

Oberon Media’s publishing division and the world’s leading multi-platform casual games publisher, I-play made an announcement today. They announced the launch of Deal or No Deal: Around the World for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Deal or No Deal: Around the World will give players the experience of the hit game show from TV with even more realistic features than ever. The original theme music and sound effects will make players feel as though they are really on the show as they travel to Spain, Brazil, Thailand, Australia, Egypt, France, Japan and Bermuda to test their luck in hopes of choosing the right suitcase. There is a new and challenging banker mode which gives players the option to switch roles and play as the banker as they challenge the contestant to give in and walk away without the grand prize. Players who choose to play as the contestant will now enjoy more thrilling features. Some of these features include seeing the prize boards, getting advice from family members and debating about the banker’s offers. You also have the ability of a Bluetooth Connect feature that allows players to compete wirelessly with their friends & family. The integrated Facebook Connect feature lets players show off their high scores on the Deal or No Deal global leaderboard. 
Deal or No Deal: Around the World is now available in the Apple App Store for $4.99.

Madden NFL 10

Madden fans are now able to add a couple more hours of Madden play each day. You do not need to be at home to play this game anymore because Madden NFL 10 is now available for the iPhone and the iPod Touch in the Apple App Store. This mobile version of the game still includes much of its authenticity with around 2,000 players from every single one of the 32 teams. One very familiar feature that will also be included in the mobile version of Madden 10 is the unique commentary from John Madden, Tom Hammond, Cris Collinsworth and more.

One unique feature that is new is that you will have the ability to make your own passing routes by drawing them out. Also, you will be able to better pick the right move for each situation by using slow-motion in the Action Control Time.

Another great thing is that if you receive a phone call or text message while playing the game, the game will pause right where you left off and when you are ready to continue playing it will be ready for you again.

This game is currently available for the sale price of $7.99. However, this price will not last for long because at 8:30 PM EST Thursday, it will cost $9.99.

BUST-A-MOVE

TAITO Corporations announced today that the game, BUST-A-MOVE, has been released worldwide. This puzzle game is also known as PUZZLE BOBBLE outside of North America. It will be available in the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch.

This action puzzle game, BUST-A-MOVE, was originally released in 1994 for many different consoles. It has received a considerable amount of popularity in these fifteen years. Also, there has been a consistent amount of sales for BUST-A-MOVE worldwide since its release. This game has a very simple concept. You simply have to connect three or more identical bubbles to clear them off of the screen. This game does involve you needing a great amount of skill and strategy in order to earn a truly high score.

There are some new features that are made specifically made for the iPhone and iPod Touch. One of these new features is Sling Shot Play. This new feature is exactly what it sounds like. You can use the method of pulling and releasing the bubble like a sling shot motion. This game also will have newly updated graphics for a better viewing quality.

This game seems like a great investment so you should definitely give it a try.

World Poker Tour Texas Hold ‘Em for iPhone

Even though poker is definitely not as popular as it has been in the past, there are still many players and fans of this game who are still dedicated to it. Hands-On Mobile is coming out with a game for the iPhone called World Poker Tour Texas Hold ‘Em. This game will soon be debuting in the App Store. This game is complete with online multiplayer and persistent profiles. On the iPhone,  many features have been Incorporated with the iPhone’s touch screen including flicking the cards if you wish to fold and you can place your bet by sliding the virtual wheel.

The first thing that will happen when you begin a game will be that the announcer, Mike Sexton, will greet you. This really helps for you to get into the game like it is real. There are going to be a couple of recognizable players at the table. One of these famous poker players you will notice is Chris Ferguson. There are a couple modes you can play. One is a single player mode fitted with free play and uses the last man standing setting. However, the more exciting mode is the online multiplayer. Since you will not be able  to read their faces, you will have to find your own unique strategies to win. With the online multiplayer mode you will be able to chat with the other players. Another mode that will be available occasionally is live tournaments. This will be a way for you to really test your skills.

For any poker fans, I strongly recommend buying this interesting and exciting game.