It's no secret that iOS game developers enjoy a good holiday sale, and this week they've pulled out all the stops, dropping the prices on hundreds of titles. We've sifted through the sales and highlighted the best games below (and it's ). If you've had your eye on any of these, this is a great time to pull the trigger. Free Call of Mini: Zombies - Review - 3/4 - Free (was $0.99) - Open in iTunes Hero of Sparta II - Review - 4/4 - Free (was $4.99) - Open in iTunes iStunt 2 - Snowboard - Review - 4/4 - Free (was $0.99) - Open in iTunes Jetpack Joyride - Review - 3/4 - Free (was $0.99) - Open in iTunes MinoMonsters - Review - 3/4 - Free (was $0.99) - Open in iTunes Ninja Fishing - Review - 3/4 - Free (was $0.99) - Open in iTunes Sentinel Read More

We don't celebrate a single holiday at TouchArcade Tower unless Gameloft throws a sale in celebration of it. And, guys, it looks like we're going to have Christmas and New Years in 2011. Starting now, you can grab, uh, a bunch, of the publisher's better games for that price, including the startlingly good NOVA 2. We've got the list, so check it out if below if you're interested about what Gameloft is selling. Also, as we kinda mentioned already, NOVA 2 is our pick out of this list. If you're a fan of the Assassin's Creed fiction, Altair's Chronicles isn't all THAT bad at $.99, either. Low bandwidth Version | The HD version for the iPad is here: Critter Chaos HD We also have a lite version for FREE! Check it out here: Critter Chaos Lite We are an indie game studio and we are excited to present our first release. If you guys Read More

Since the inception of video games, one of the most popular styles of gameplay has been the classic first person or third person shooter. Unfortunately, this is a genre that is difficult to play on iOS devices such as the iPad or iPod touch , and many shooters have failed to live up to expectations. One third person shooter on the iPhone that has risen to the challenge, however, is 9mm from Gameloft. It is important to note this game (9mm) contains a ton of profanity, sexual content, drug and alcohol references and intense violence, which means you need to be at least 17 to download this app. The plot behind 9mm revolves around the character John “Loose” Kannon, the leader of a special unit of cops whose purpose is to eliminate the most wanted criminals through any means necessary. The story begins when John’s team kills the brother of a Read More

There are a few sales going around this weekend -- most of them are in tribute to the late, great Steve Jobs. Once again, there's plenty of good stuff out there to play this weekend. Read More

Posted 08/24/2011 at 9:40am | by Steve Haske “It’s raining bacon, motherf—kers!”The appropriately named John Kannon yells this to no one in particular in the first level of 9mm, since the hoods he’s targeting are huddled idiotically in a room below the skylight the badass cop is about to crash through. Then, cue the slow motion gunplay and predictable South Central-ish gangland soundtrack -- while you’re taking out these worthless thugs with extreme prejudice, you may think to yourself, “Gee, I feel like I’ve played this game before.” You’re probably not wrong, though it may be easy to get sucked into 9mm’s hype. With Gameloft’s name and production values backing it (not to mention the fairly meaty $6.99 price tag) the game certainly purports itself as an action game tour-de-force for iOS. Don’t give its shiny exterior too much credit though -- this is just another bland shooter, and one with Read More

+ Universal App $6.99 Our Review By Blake Grundman on July 27th, 2011 Rating: :: TRAGIC MISFIRE Take a ride on the dark side with John "Loose" Cannon. If you thought that name was trying too hard, just imagine what the game is like... Developer: Price: $6.99 Version: 1.0.0 App Reviewed on: iPhone 4 Graphics / Sound Rating: Game Controls Rating: Gameplay Rating: Replay Value Rating: Overall Rating: In countless television shows and movies there has always existed a character that is a cop that preferrs to ignore the rules and write his own. For lack of a better way of saying it, this badass was usually the guy that in the end had a heart of gold – the only problem was the bloodstains tarnishing its luster. In 9mm, John “Loose” Cannon is that man all the way down to the musty looking hoodie and ankle flask. And let’s not Read More

I’m sure the top story this week is 9mm from Gameloft, but I’m going to mention Pocket RPG, the latest offering from Crescent Moon Games.  This stylish RPG should be a treat for anyone that likes dual stick games or rougelike offerings.  I just wish they would have released the iPhone version first.  Racing seemed to be a prevalent theme this week.  If you enjoy futuristic jaunts you should check out Protoxide: Death Race from HeroCraft.  On the other hand, if you just want to cause havoc in the current era, Reckless Getaway might be more your style.  Finally, those that are more interested in proving their skills than causing any damage at all should consider Xtreme Wheels, a trial bike game that offers some really intense graphics given the game’s style of game play. – HeroCraft is probably most well known for some creative and fun puzzle games, but now Read More

...most talked about #iPhone app in the last 24hrs was: 9mm http://bit.ly/qeJpI0... Read More

On this episode of The Portable Podcast, host Carter Dotson and guest co-host Blake Grundman discuss the EA acquisition of PopCap, along with new releases King of Fighters, Deathsmiles, and 9mm. All we want to do is acquire your brains! It’s not unreasonable, I mean no one’s gonna merge with your eyes. On This Episode: Who We Are: Music: How to Listen: Apps Mentioned in this Episode: $2.99 Released: 2010-02-15 :: Category: Games $6.99 Released: 2011-07-07 :: Category: Games $11.99 Released: 2011-07-07 :: Category: Games $6.99 Released: 2011-07-14 :: Category: Games Read More

The latest third person shooter from Gameloft is named 9mm [$6.99] and comes with an age restriction (17+) on the App Store for containing sexual content, realistic violence, frequent alcohol and drug use references, profanity and suggestive themes. It's gritty and naughty, with drug-dealers, crooked cops, guns, strippers and narrated dialog sprinkled generously with the F-bomb. That's probably enough reasons for some of you to buy it immediately. Sometimes it's fun to play something with dark themes, but if you object to swear-words or prefer pretty rainbows and ponies, this is not the game for you. In the single player campaign, you control John "Loose" Kannon (*groan*), a corrupt narcotics detective, who kills a drug lord's brother and steals millions in cash. This sparks a bullet-fueled rampage as you take down gang members, while trying to avoid being capped yourself. At first glance this game resembles Grand Theft Auto [$9.99], or Read More

‘9mm‘, der wohl unpassendste Spieletitel, den man an einem Montagmorgen vorstellen kann. Trotzdem: Wenn euch dieser Blog-Artikel (oder das dazugehörige Podcast-Video) in ein paar freien Abendstunden in die Finger fällt, sei betont, dass sich der kurze Gangster-Ausflug durchaus lohnt. Insbesondere wenn man Filme wie Training Day oder Spiele wie Kane & Lynch, True Crime und Max Payne mag. Aus diesem Ideen-Pool bedient sich Gameloft nämlich unverblümt. Eine kurze Abhandlung in 4.000 Zeichen habe ich zu 9mm am vergangenen Wochenende ins Netz gestellt. Wiederholen möchte ich das geschriebene Wort hier nicht sondern mit einem Video unterstreichen. Hauptsächlich weil’s Gameloft mit 9mm verdient hat – trotz Copycat-Manieren und Klischee-Inszenierung. * Alle selbstproduzierten Videos gibt’s auch als iTunes-Podcast – der sich auch über eine kurze Bewertung freut. Read More

Browsing the App Store this weekend?  If so, here are ten applications released recently. You may have read about the popular UK music streaming service making its debut in the US, as just about every online source covered it.  You’ll need an invite for the service though.  Free. Scan files stored on remote locations or received through email for viruses and malware, right on your iOS device.  The app includes 12-months of database updates, but a subscription renewal will be needed after that time.  $2.99/£1.99. An official Marvel Captain America game with an original story and a custom soundtrack, plus Universal support, Game Center and Retina Display graphics.  $4.99/£2.99. A video sharing app with several custom effects included and others available as in-app purchases.  Videos can be shared via Facebook, YouTube and email.  Free. Take on some extreme courses in this motocross arcade game, complete with Game Center, fantastic graphics enhanced Read More

Today's Wednesday game release fiasco is a little later than most for two reasons- First off, we're really stoked to have finally gotten our hands on the iControlPad, and I wanted to give that story as much attention throughout the day as possible since it's an accessory that many (us included) have been following since its inception. Secondly, we got an adorable addition to the family today, who will serve as mascot and guard dog to the TouchArcade command center. So, this week this standard feature is less of a "coming tonight" and more of a "coming in like a half hour or already out" post. There's a ton of great games out tonight, too. If you're new, here's how this works: iOS developers are able to set release dates for their apps in iTunes connect. The App Store is a global marketplace, and thanks to the magic of the International Read More