140 Are you sure you want to delete this message? Read More

By Chris Kirby on April 15th, 2012 This week at 148Apps, updates were new, beetles flew, and MMOs on Chrome and Android grew. Learn more - we promise - by reading on.... This week at 148Apps.com, we checked out stunning cool new multiplayer features in two fan-favorite games: Infinity Blade 2 and SpellTower. Carter Dotson had this to say about IB2′s new features: “Infinity Blade 2‘s first major content update has finally dropped on the App Store, bringing its new ClashMob feature to the game. The ClashMob challenges are asynchronous multiplayer events where everyone who participates contributes toward some collective goal.” And Jennifer Allen writes that, “SpellTower has just got even better with a major new update coming to the app. The big update is the addition of Debate Mode, multiplayer support via bluetooth providing a Rush-style battle of word skills amongst players.” Read more about Infinity Blade 2 here and Read More

Infinity Blade 2's new ClashMobs update lets players team up asynchronously with friends to take on challenges for the promise of free loot. Infinity Blade 2‘s first major content update has finally dropped on the App Store, bringing its new ClashMob feature to the game. The ClashMob challenges are asynchronous multiplayer events where everyone who participates contributes toward some collective goal. The early challenges include dealing as much damage to an enemy in 30 seconds as possible, or collecting a bunch of teleporting gold bags in a short amount of time. If the collective score of everyone in the challenge reaches a certain number, then everyone is given a lucrative award. There are multiple challenges added each day, and it’s possible to pre-register to get in to these upcoming challenges. Note that each challenge can only be played by players once. Players are also encouraged to collect Game Center and Facebook Read More

Posted by Jacob Penderworth on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 9:30 am.   We’re back with another weekly installment of iFans Weekly Deals, which highlights the best app, product and accessory deals that you can get your hands on for a limited time only! As always, we’ll update this post throughout the weekend if there are any new additions, so check back frequently. In this week’s apps, we have Battlship for iPad, Prince of Persia Classic for iPhone, Infinity Blade II for both, and more. In other deals, we have some refurbished Macs, a new iPod touch, and an unlocked Galaxy Nexus. Check after the break for this week’s full list! Read More

The long-awaited ClashMob update for Infinity Blade II has finally gone live today, bringing with it the ability to team up with hundreds of thousands of players worldwide to help complete dynamic challenges on a grand scale. Players will be able to recruit their friends to their own “Mob” to receive special incentives, new achievements, and special rewards. Your ClashMob progress can also be posted via Facebook and Twitter. The ClashMob update introduces new characters to fight as well as new weapons, rings, and gems and a new Gem Forge feature that allows players to craft their own custom gems to be equipped into their weapons and armor. Today’s update should also be a special treat for new iPad owners as Epic Games has also enhanced the graphics of the iPad version of Infinity Blade II to support the new iPad’s retina display. After playing around with the ClashMob feature, I Read More

So, what's Chair Entertainment been up to, you wonder? Well, at least part of the studio has been busy designing and implementing Infinity Blade 2's [$6.99] long-awaited, and awesome-sounding, ClashMobs feature. IGN Wireless just posted a short hands-on piece that details its functionality and otherwise shows off the new-look element. From what we're gathering, the early promise of ClashMob has been realized: in it, you and thousands of others take turns beating the crap out of one really big monster in an epic attempt to gather exclusive loot. The challenges come in the form of skirmishes, and seem like they'll have a mini-game sort of feel to them. One type skirmish has you doing the most damage to a monster that you possibly can within 30 seconds, for example. IGN details some of its social hooks: The more connected friends you have participating in ClashMobs, the better benefits you'll be eligible Read More

It's hard to believe that it's been more than a year since Epic Games and Chair Entertainment released Infinity Blade [99¢], an Unreal Engine-powered sword battling RPG that redefined what we could expect from visuals on the iOS platform. They released the sequel, Infinity Blade II [$6.99], this past November, and basically improved upon everything in the first game. However, the original Infinity Blade is still really great, and I still find myself playing both titles regularly. If you're one of those people who haven't dived into the whole Infinity Blade thing yet, now would be a good time to check out the series yourself without much risk, as the first game is on sale for its lowest price ever at just 99¢. Even if you don't think the Infinity Blade style of game is for you, you at least owe it to yourself to drop a buck on it and Read More

...most talked about #iPhone app in the last 24hrs was: Infinity Blade II http://t.co/lvVCF317... Read More

...(11.99 €); OmniFocus for iPad (31.99 €); Reeder for iPad (3.99 €); Screens VNC (15.99 €); Facebook (kostenlos); WordPress (kostenlos)... Read More

By Chris Kirby on March 18th, 2012 This week at 148Apps, new iPads made us glad, pattern recognition was rad, and small screens were bad. You want to know more than that? Then read on.... It’s hardly a surprise that this week at 148Apps.com was dominated by all things related to Apple’s new iPad. Carter Dotson put together a great list of ten Retina Display-ready iPad games, saying, “Just bought a new iPad? Congratulations. Sure, tweets may come in clearer than ever, and videos at 1080p quality, but what’s the real way to show off that beautiful new 2048×1536 screen? With games, of course! And how about some online games to take advantage of the LTE option available? Yes, please! Here’s ten titles that show off just how crisp the new iPad’s Retina Display looks.” $6.99 Released: 2011-12-01 :: Category: Games Meanwhile, GiggleApps.com writer Amy Solomon did a little pattern recognition Read More

Need some games to show off that new iPad's Retina Display and LTE capability? These games will help. Just bought a new iPad? Congratulations. Sure, tweets may come in clearer than ever, and videos at 1080p quality, but what’s the real way to show off that beautiful new 2048×1536 screen? With games, of course! And how about some online games to take advantage of the LTE option available? Yes, please! Here’s ten titles that show off just how crisp the new iPad’s Retina Display looks. Mass Effect: Infiltrator: This Mass Effect spinoff, developed by Iron Monkey Studios (Dead Space for iOS), has just been updated with iPad Retina Display support. It’s now pushing over three times the pixels as the console Mass Effect 3. Our own Rob Rich called it “the best cover shooter on the App Store,” which makes it a great and stunning way to rebound from the polarizing Read More

This is a screenshot from Galaxy on Fire 2 HD running on my iPad 2. However, the app has very recently been updated to take advantage of the new iPad’s Retina Display, so the game will look even more gorgeous on your brand New tablet. The following is a list of apps that you’ll want to pick up today, as they’ve all been suitably updated to look quadruply awesome: There are some pretty cool wallpapers being assembled over at The Verge – http://vrge.co/wfcOCh Read More

Well, today is the big day. Diehard Apple fans around the world are either enduring endless lines or eagerly awaiting the UPS truck from the comfort of their own home. They're all doing the same thing: Pulling open that pristine, white packaging to reveal the latest coveted gadget from Apple's overseas factories: the new iPad. Apple isn't the only one that's been busily prepping for today. App developers everywhere have been recoding and resubmitting their work to the iTunes App Store to take advantage of the new device's specs. More than anything else, it's the iPad's super-high resolution retina display that's giving developers the most compelling reason to push out an update. With its resolution of 2048 x 1536, the iPad's retina display can make even the most well-designed apps look dramatically better. The screen, as Tim Cook proudly pointed out, has 1 million more pixels than an HDTV set. Naturally, Read More

Need something to help you stay awake after waiting in line all night for the new iPad? A bunch of new iOS games can help you out there. We’ve got the cream of the iPad gaming crop listed here; some are already optimized for the new Retina display, while others have updates on the way. Take a look at the list and stock up! While you’re tapping your foot waiting for Infinity Blade: Dungeons to come out, you should be brushing up on Infinity Blade II with the new iPad. The franchise has long been a poster-boy for iOS gaming, and though the prequel promises to be great, Infinity Blade II has recently been updated to take full advantage of the new iPad’s killer screen resolution. The game takes you through a series of one-on-one pitched duels against guardians of an ancient tower. Swiping on the screen translates to different directions Read More

Apple wants you to enjoy that brand new retina iPad and has compiled a list of apps that are ready for the high-resolution display. It includes many of the big-name apps that were quick to get their app updated after Apple’s iPad announcement last week. The list includes entertainment apps, productivity apps, games, and more. Kelly spent the last three years covering mobile technology at places like BGR, Gizmodo and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. Before writing, she spent a few years working with and teaching others how to use Adobe Flash and Macromedia Director. Even earlier than that, she spent six years working on her Ph.D in Microbiology. When she's not writing, she can be found fishing the lakes and hiking the mountains of Western Maine with her husband and children. Read More

The Retina display on the new iPad, available Friday, is absolutely stunning. However, the increase in resolution actually makes some older apps appear all pixelated and gross. You don’t want to show off your brand new iPad and leave your friends with the impression that the screen on your new tablet is any less clear than a shimmering pool of unicorn tears. Here are several iPad apps that have been updated with Retina-ready graphics so everyone within eyesight can witness the pixel-pushing power of your new Apple tablet. Besides the titles that were featured in the iPad introduction event, Apple has setup a new section on the iTunes App Store to highlight Retina-ready titles. I’ve handpicked a few titles from this list and from other updates I’m aware of for you to try out. Keep in mind, this list is not comprehensive and there should be new Retina-optimized apps coming to the Read More

The Retina display on the new iPad, available Friday, is absolutely stunning. However, the increase in resolution actually makes some older apps appear all pixelated and gross. You don’t want to show off your brand new iPad and leave your friends with the impression that the screen on your new tablet is any less clear than a shimmering pool of unicorn tears. Here are several iPad apps that have been updated with Retina-ready graphics so everyone within eyesight can witness the pixel-pushing power of your new Apple tablet. Besides the titles that were featured in the iPad introduction event, Apple has setup a new section on the iTunes App Store to highlight Retina-ready titles. I’ve handpicked a few titles from this list and from other updates I’m aware of for you to try out. Keep in mind, this list is not comprehensive and there should be new Retina-optimized apps coming to the Read More

posted by Joe Rossignol on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 7:45 am.   The new iPad’s crystal clear Retina display is arguably the greatest feature of Apple’s new tablet, so you’ll definitely want to check out the early collection of apps that have been updated to work at the higher resolution. Gizmodo has pieced together a list of iPad apps and games that are deemed “Retina Ready,” ranging from Twitter and Tweetbot to Infinity Blade 2 and Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation. Check out the full list just ahead, and post in the comments if you know of any other App Store titles that take advantage of the extra pixels… Read More

The Retina display on the new iPad, available Friday, is absolutely stunning. However, the increase in resolution actually makes some older apps appear all pixelated and gross. You don’t want to show off your brand new iPad and leave your friends with the impression that the screen on your new tablet is any less clear than a shimmering pool of unicorn tears. Here are several iPad apps that have been updated with Retina-ready graphics so everyone within eyesight can witness the pixel-pushing power of your new Apple tablet. Besides the titles that were featured in the iPad introduction event, Apple has setup a new section on the iTunes App Store to highlight Retina-ready titles. I’ve handpicked a few titles from this list and from other updates I’m aware of for you to try out. Keep in mind, this list is not comprehensive and there should be new Retina-optimized apps coming to the Read More

It's iPad day and many of you are looking for the best Retina-capable apps to install on your new Apple tablet. Apple's got you covered with a section of the iTunes app store dedicated to apps updated to support the iPad's new retina display. Apple's list will get you started, but it isn't exhaustive and only includes major apps like Tweetbot and Evernote. There are many other retina-ready apps that are not being showcased by Apple. We won't be able to list every single retina app in the App Store, but we will cover some of our favorites below. If there are any that we have missed, please let us know in the comments! And here is the list from Apple: Read More

Arguably the biggest addition to this year's version of the iPad (or at least, the most immediately noticeable one) is the inclusion of a Retina Display screen that ups the resolution to a monstrous 2048 x 1536. As anybody who has upgraded from an older device to an iPhone 4 or an iPhone 4S, you know that the Retina Display screen is a stunning upgrade in person and makes all other mobile device screens look inferior in comparison. Such is the case with the new iPad's fancy screen, it really needs to be seen to be believed. For anybody upgrading to a new iPad today, or if this is your first foray into the world of the iPad, then chances are you're interested in having the games that can show off the new screen as you gloat to your friends. Here we've compiled a list of games that have been updated Read More

MG Siegler is a general partner at CrunchFund and a columnist for TechCrunch, where he has been writing since 2009. His focus is on Apple. Prior to TechCrunch, MG covered various technology beats for VentureBeat. Originally from Ohio, MG attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. He’s previously lived in Los Angeles where he worked in Hollywood and in... → Learn More The new iPad nears. Apparently Walmart will be selling them in just a few short hours, well before Apple itself does tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, the first direct-to-consumer shipments should be hitting anytime now. Long story short, a lot of people are going to be getting the new Retina display iPad over the next several hours. Unsurprisingly, the Retina-ready apps are already flowing in. When I asked Apple for a list of third-party Retina-ready apps (all of Apple’s apps are already upgraded) a few days ago for my Read More

MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms. Arnold Kim Editorial Director Eric Slivka Editor in Chief Jordan Golson Editor Marianne Schultz Editor Read More

It's January 6th, 2012, and today marks the end of the TUAW Best of 2011 awards. This was a massive undertaking, with 25 separate categories all requiring their own nominations and voting from our readers. We've learned some lessons for next year's event -- start earlier, watch for astroturfing in the nominations, drop some unpopular categories -- and the Best of 2012 will be even better. The editorial staff here at TUAW agreed with many of the reader picks, but we had our own opinions on some others. We want to thank all of the thousands of TUAW readers who took time to consider their favorite accessories and apps, nominate them for an award, and then vote in the competition. Without further ado, here's the full list of winners as well as our picks for the TUAW Best of 2011: Editor picks: 13" and 11" MacBook Air, 13" MacBook Pro Peripheral Read More

Surprise! Infinity Blade has made a lot of money. The other afternoon, Epic Games announced that, overall, the franchise has earned $30 million since the debut of the original [$5.99] in December 2010. An astounding $5 million of that comes from the earnings of Infinity Blade 2 [$6.99], which released November 30th, 2011. A month or so ago. Here's some boilerplate for your eyeholes: “The success of the Infinity Blade franchise is testament to our talented team who is devoted to making games we want to play, all while using Unreal Engine technology to redefine what is expected from games on iOS devices,” Epic Games President Dr. Michael Capps says in a statement. “We have so much more in store for players, and will continue to make great content for Apple’s evolving platforms.” The thing to take away from this isn't exactly "wow, that's a lot of money." Nah, it's that Read More

jan 06 Quem achava que jogos para iPhone e iPad não poderiam render grandes cifras (hello, Nintendo), talvez tenha que mudar seus conceitos. A Epic Games acaba de divulgar que já faturou quase 30 milhões de dólares com as duas edições do Infinity Blade, jogo que até agora é exclusivo para iOS. O primeiro da série Infinity Blade foi lançado em dezembro de 2010 e vendeu mais de 274 mil cópias nas primeiras 24h. A atual versão, Infinity Blade II, já faturou 5 milhões de dólares com um pouco mais de um mês de lançamento. Sem dúvida um case de grande sucesso. Ambas as versões estão disponíveis na App Store estrangeira, em formato Universal (funcionam perfeitamente no iPad, no iPhone e no iPod touch). Antes de postar, conheça nossos Termos de Uso. Nome (obrigatório) Email (não será publicado) (obrigatório) Site (opcional) Você pode usar estas tags: Read More

In case you've been busy spending the holidays with friends and family, or just cross-country skiing to the North Pole, here's our recap of last week's epic, five-part series on the 50 best iOS games of 2011. How many do you own? #50: Temple Run In 2011, independent developers Imangi Studios had their biggest hit yet: The endless running game Temple Run. A cross between Canabalt and Raiders of the Lost Ark, in Temple Run you have to make split-second decisions and quick button presses to try to survive. The combinations of simple swipes and tilt controls, plus Temple Run's freemium pricing and stylish 3D graphics, made it one of the year's best high-score survival games. Our Bottom Line: Now is your chance to be Indiana Jones. #49: Tapper World Tour After nearly 30 years, the Tapper license awoke from a drunken stupor to revel in the App Store. Tapper World Read More

posted by Marcus Nguyen on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 3:50 pm.   Infinity Blade II is an expansion on the thrilling story of Siris, detailing his exploits after his defeat of the God King. Now in search of the “Worker of Secrets”, Siris storms a powerful Immortal’s castle to free his ally. New monsters and champions stand in Siris’s way, guarding their sovereign lord from harm. Within his castle walls he has chained the Worker of Secrets–and it’s your job to find him.  Read on for the full review: Infinity Blade II uses a real-time fighting system, allowing an experienced player to quickly and efficiently end a fight. Controls on the bottom half of the screen allow for dodging to the left, blocking, and dodging to the right, respectively. In the top corners of the screen are two special abilities: a quick stun, and a magical ability dependent on your Read More

posted by Marcus Nguyen on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 7:00 pm.   Originally submitted by Tkf1 With the new year dawning before us, Tkf1, the poster behind all of the Weekly Rewinds has come out and found each of the staff’s favorite apps of 2011.  Take a look below for our favorites of 2011: Kiks52: Tiny Wings – $0.99! Indestructible: Prey Anti-Theft – Free! Danls92: Turntable.fm – free! Renegade: Spotify – free! _JKK_: FlipBoard – free! Tinyman392: NBA Jam – $0.99! TREYisRAD: Batch – free! Jacob: FlipBoard – free! Gizmoloon: Tweetbot – $2.99 Bryster and Appman: Infinity Blade 2 – $6.99! iPwn: Dead Space – $0.99! RMC08: Instagram – free! Jug: Early Bird – Android – free! Now that you have seen their favorites, what was yours? Read More

Here it is: Our Top 10 games of 2011. It's been an amazing year for mobile games and technology, and these 10 games represent what we think are the most fun you can have on an iPhone or iPad in 2011. Tell us your year-end favorites in the comments section, and get ready for a spectacular 2012! #10: Mage Gauntlet Mage Gauntlet is Rocketcat Games' most ambitious title yet, and all that effort paid off magnificently. Infused with the developer's delightful humor and pixel-perfect 16-bit art, Mage Gauntlet gives you a satisfying array of attacks and puts you up against hordes of enemies. Before long you'll be performing a dance of death, slaughtering baddies with every step as you make your way through the levels. The game has tons of content and lots of replay value, making it one of the year's best for anyone with an iOS device. Our Bottom Read More

By Carter Dotson on December 30th, 2011 As 2011 winds down to a close, 148Apps takes a look back at our picks for the top five games released this past year. In what was another fantastic year in the world of iOS gaming, we are here to bring you the titles that we, the staff of 148Apps, thought were the best of the year. Here are our top five picks for the Best Games of 2011: : Listening to some of the most prominent voices in gaming journalism right now, so-called ‘social’ and ‘free to play’ games are the scourge of the industry, and will bring forth the end of gaming as we know it, or at least a cowpocalypse. Of course, the problem is more that these games tend to be designed for nefarious purposes, to try and suck every last penny out of players’ wallets. Tiny Tower was one Read More

I love video games as much as the next guy, as long as the next guy doesn’t spend hours a day grinding through the upper levels of Call of Duty or the latest Super Mario creation. So for casual mobile gamers, as promised in this week’s App Smart column, here’s a list of my top 10 new iPhone gaming apps for 2011. Scribblenauts Remix ($1) A beautifully-designed cartoon adventure game for children, Scribblenauts Remix is the mobile version of the popular Nintendo DS title. (For ages 9 and older.) Where’s My Water? ($1) A charming, light game in which you help an alligator find water in increasingly complicated conditions. (For ages 4 and older.) Tiny Tower (free) Build a tower within the limits of your ever-changing virtual budget. It’s creative problem solving, wrapped in graphically cute packaging. (For ages 4 and older.) Tiny Wings ($1) An adorable, seductively simple and addictive Read More

By Chris Oldroyd, Tuesday, Dec 27, 2011 | If you want to become a master of Infinity Blade II, its developers have shared a number of great tips to get you on your way. Infinity Blade II is the sequel to the hugely successful original infinity Blade and it makes full use of the iPhone and iPad’s gaming capabilities to deliver stunning visuals and game play. There are a total of sixteen tips which we have listed below. Note: Comments must be civil, respectful, and on-topic. If a comment does not add to the conversation, if it contains spam advertising, or inappropriate language or content, it will be removed. Comments containing links may be held for moderation. Relax, enjoy, and share in the discussion. Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website Read More

There are a ton of great games to buy and play from the App Store today if you happen to have found an iOS device under your tree this past weekend. Infinity Blade 2 is one of the best you'll find, with high-end graphics, tight gameplay, and a whole bunch of fun features that really build on the last popular game in the series. Whether you're a Blade newbie or a veteran, Chair Entertainment has released some tips for the game that will really help you roll through the generations. Some of them are very straightforward (no kidding -- you need to parry in the same direction for it to work?) but some of the tips are things you might not have picked up otherwise. I didn't know that parrying with Heavy weapons gives a block charge back, or that a parry in general will open up more combo moves than Read More

Looking for a quick last-minute gift? Not feeling up to fighting the holiday traffic, crowds and checkout lines? Just too lazy busy to shop? Then you may want to consider giving the gift of an iOS app. You can gift any paid app from iTunes on your computer or from the app’s description page on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Just scroll down past the screenshot and look for the “gift this app” button. All you’ll need is the recipient’s email address to complete the transaction. This app list includes both new releases and old favorites. It’s entirely subjective! Note that some of this year’s best apps are free, so they aren’t on here. (Waving to Instagram, Path, Spotify, Flipboard, Pinterest, HBO GO, etc.) Also, everyone already has Angry Birds (the original). It’s not on here, either. 1. iMovie ($4.99) Everyone should have this app from Apple, the fun moviemaking app for Read More

Looking for a quick last-minute gift? Not feeling up to fighting the holiday traffic, crowds and checkout lines? Just too lazy busy to shop? Then you may want to consider giving the gift of an iOS app. You can gift any paid app from iTunes on your computer or from the app’s description page on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Just scroll down past the screenshot and look for the “gift this app” button. All you’ll need is the recipient’s email address to complete the transaction. This app list includes both new releases and old favorites. It’s entirely subjective! Note that some of this year’s best apps are free, so they aren’t on here. (Waving to Instagram, Path, Spotify, Flipboard, Pinterest, HBO GO, etc.) Also, everyone already has Angry Birds (the original). It’s not on here, either. 1. iMovie ($4.99) Everyone should have this app from Apple, the fun moviemaking app for Read More

In October of 2001, Rockstar Games dropped a bomb on the gaming world. That bomb was called Grand Theft Auto III. In just one release, Rockstar shifted their flagship 2D series into a 3D world, introduced an enormous chunk of the population to the concept of massive sandbox games, and stirred up the first of many controversies that the company has since become known for. Just over 10 years later, GTA3 is back — but now it’s mobile. As of yesterday, it’s available for iOS and Android. Same game, same grit, same campy over-the-top action… but in your pocket. So, how has the game held up? How well did it make the jump from controller to touchscreen? Is it worth your $5? Lets go ahead and answer those immediately: Surprisingly well, moderately okay, and probably. For a game that’s probably older than the TV sitting in your living room, Grand Theft Read More

In October of 2001, Rockstar Games dropped a bomb on the gaming world. That bomb was called Grand Theft Auto III. In just one release, Rockstar shifted their flagship 2D series into a 3D world, introduced an enormous chunk of the population to the concept of massive sandbox games, and stirred up the first of many controversies that the company has since become known for. Just over 10 years later, GTA3 is back — but now it’s mobile. As of yesterday, it’s available for iOS and Android. Same game, same grit, same campy over-the-top action… but in your pocket. So, how has the game held up? How well did it make the jump from controller to touchscreen? Is it worth your $5? Lets go ahead and answer those immediately: Surprisingly well, moderately okay, and probably. For a game that’s probably older than the TV sitting in your living room, Grand Theft Read More

During December and January, The Unofficial Apple Weblog is soliciting your nominations and votes for the best products for Mac, iPhone/iPod touch, and iPad. We'll start with nominations in a category, and then tally your votes for the top-nominated products a few days later. The winner in each category receives the highly-coveted title of TUAW Best of 2011. Today's category for TUAW Best of 2011 nominations is iPhone games. With over 500,000 apps in the iOS app store, there are plenty of games to choose from, and literally hundreds that became popular in 2011. Infinity Blade II ($6.99) was an App Store game of the week, so perhaps it deserves your nomination for the best iPhone game of the year. First Person Shooter fans love Gameloft's Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation ($6.99) on the iPhone, while Swampy the Alligator has captured the hearts of adults and kids alike in Where's My Read More

We love new apps. It is one of the joys of our life to sift through the flood of apps that are published or updated every month and deliver the best or most interesting to our readers. November had some great apps for Android, the iPhone and the iPad. In our ongoing series of Apps Of The Month, we take a look at what November produced below. We are continuing for the third month with our list of app updates so you can keep track of what you need to update for functionality and security purposes. The list, as always, is a bit subjective so please let us know in the comments if we missed an app or you have found one that you cannot live without. A Charlie Brown Christmas - ($6.99 iOS, Android) Who better to tug on the heart strings of Christmas than Charlie Brown? The new app Read More

Behold the new iPhone and iPad blockbuster from Epic Games and ChAIR Entertainment: Infinity Blade II. Back in October when Apple announced the new iPhone 4S, most of the media attention surrounded the new device, and for good reason. With a new processor and all sorts of improved internals, it was hard not to be excited about the new member of the iPhone family. But there was another announcement at that event that made me almost as excited: the official unveiling of Infinity Blade II by Epic Games and ChAIR Entertainment. In case you missed the original, Infinity Blade was one of the original “killer apps” available on iOS. While the gameplay looked beautiful and was a whole lot of fun, gameplay began to wear a little old when facing battle after battle with nearly identical bosses. Infinity Blade II started with the gameplay and visuals of the original, then made Read More

...most talked about #iPhone app in the last 24hrs was: Infinity Blade II http://t.co/lvVCF317... Read More

...most talked about #iPhone app in the last 24hrs was: Infinity Blade II http://t.co/lvVCF317... Read More

...most talked about #iPhone app in the last 24hrs was: Infinity Blade II http://t.co/lvVCF317... Read More

That [$6.99] fix? It's out. Earlier last week, droves of users with fourth gen iPod Touches and first generation iPads were reporting nasty crash issues with Epic and Chair's stellar follow-up. Epic was quick to say, "Hey, we're going to fix this thing" and it appears as though the duo has with version 1.01., if reports from our message board are a good indication. Unfortunately, there's still some rare bugs out there that this update hasn't squashed. Some of our readers are still having problems with frame rate and game transitions in a post-patch environment, while others are still reporting a dreadful-sounding save file glitch that consistently resets progress when the game is restarted. We're all pretty confident that, again, Epic and Chair are really interested in hammering out an update for these things in short order, but we're checking in to make sure. Regardless, if you or a loved one Read More

Videospieltitel, die eine Plattform zu neuen Technik-Höchstleistungen treiben, verzeiht man ein ganzes Bündel anderer Mängel – Gameplay, Story und in extremen Fällen sogar mal den Spielspaß. Infinity Blade II (5.49 €; universal; App Store-Link) ist mit seiner Unreal Engine für iOS ohne Zweifel ein solcher (Grafik-)Treiber. Nach zwei Stunden Schwertkampf bin ich jedoch müde. Meine Klinge hat sich in der Dauerschleife von den immer gleichen Fechtduellen abgenutzt. Die Motivation, mir einen neuen Edelstein an die Stahlmütze zu kleben und das nächste Ritter-Skelett aus der Konserve niederzustrecken, tendiert gegen null. Auch wenn die Nörgelei gegen einen unbestreitbar beliebten Titel schnell sehr ‘hip’ wirkt, fehlen mir ernsthaft Ansprüche an die erzählte Geschichte, irgendeine Form von Charakterentwicklung oder simple Abwechslung in puncto Schwertschwinger-Akrobatik. Keine Frage: Niemand sollte sich den Spaß an diesen Fingerverrenkungen verderben lassen. Ich hätte es für ein derart gehyptes iPhone- und iPad-Aushängeschild lediglich als wichtig erachtet, auch ein bisschen Spieltiefe zu Read More

By Chris Oldroyd, Monday, Dec 5, 2011 | Infinity Blade II has received an update that looks to address the issues that a lot of users have been experiencing. The details are a little scarce on what exactly the update address specifically. We can only assume it will fix the start up crashes that a lot of disappointed gamers have been experiencing. Read More

By Chris Kirby on December 4th, 2011 This week at 148Apps, the Blade dominated, Van Gogh painted and tablet users were game-sated (kind of a stretch, but it works). Read on, App-Lovers of the world. This week at 148Apps.com, writer Carter Dotson reviewed one of the most anticipated iOS games in recent memory – Infinity Blade II. Dotson writes, “Most of what is new here is a modified and extended progression structure. Instead of one path leading to a final boss, where failure means starting over, there are now several of them, with more branching paths to explore. There are 3 different weapon types now: the traditional swords, slow and heavy axes that deal more damage, and speedy dual swords that deal less base damage, but can do double damage once combos are started. The story is more fleshed out, with actual speaking dialogue from characters besides the God King.” $6.99 Read More

by 1 of 7 Infinity Blade II for iOS launched on Thursday and immediately soared to the top of the App Store's best sellers list. It's the first iOS game that takes advantage of the superior graphics capabilities of the iPhone 4S, and we're impressed. See our full hands-on review for the details. $6.99. Infinity Blade II 1 DailyModi is a free iPhone app that provides daily inspiration in the form of three slideshows of twenty photos each. Today, for instance, my slideshows are Logan White Photography, Women's Shirts on Threadless and Maps Imagination. If I want more slideshows, I need to open the app again tomorrow. The app grew from a website called PlayModi that encourages users to create slideshows, though there's no pressure to do so in the app -- just a refreshingly limited amount of choice content for your swiping and rating pleasure. Free. DailyModi 2 AirCassette makes Read More

by Infinity Blade II is shooting to the top of Apple’s app store best sellers list faster than you can chop a giant, medieval-themed dragon-beast in twain. The sword-swinging iOS game became the number one app in the app store on Dec.1, the same day it launched. Infinity Blade II stands out from other iOS games for it’s mature themes (there is blood and death) and for its stunning visuals which pull from the Unreal Engine 3. The original Infinity Blade received positive reviews and was heralded as one of the first hard-core mobile games thanks, in large part, to its aesthetic similarity to other top-tier console games. The game is so advanced, that many reviewers and enthusiasts eagerly awaited the launch just to see how far they could push their iOS gadgets. We’re pleased to say that the game, despite being gorgeous to look at, is also a blast to Read More

Posted 12/01/2011 at 2:46pm | by Florence Ion In this week's Best Case Scenario, I review four very interesting iPhone 4/4S cases. Two of the cases hold your credit cards, two of them are made of genuine, real cow-hide leather, and one of them is scratch-resistant. Read on to find out who, what, where, and why! 1 of 6 Cygnett Flexigel This case from Cygnett is a hard shell protective case that's flexible enough to outfit your iPhone and absorb shocks from unexpected falls. It's also anti-slip and scratch resistant. If you're looking for a simple hard shell covering that won't shatter in a fall, the Flexigel is your best bet. (Link|3.5/5) Sena Hampton Wallet You may remember the Book Book iPhone 4 case we reviewed awhile back. The guys liked it, but the ladies on staff were hoping for a feminine alternative. Fortunately, Sena has released its own iPhone 4/4S Read More

The original Infinity Blade set standards for iOS gaming, in terms of graphics and also for gaming mechanics. The new sequel, Infinity Blade II, hit the U.S. App Store on Thursday. How does it match up to the original’s shining example? Infinity Blade 2 doesn’t deviate significantly from the path tread by its predecessor. This is still a game about duel-style combat, with parries, blocks, and dodges as your main evasive tools and swiping madly at the screen your primary offense. Your path is predetermined, or more commonly referred to as “on rails,” but in the case of these games, that’s little cause for complaint. The parts of Infinity Blade that defined it as a title remain in place, and users won’t feel like they need to relearn controls if they’ve played the first version. If you had problems with how the first one handled, however, there’s little to look for Read More

Company: Epic Games Price: $7 Compatible: iPhone 3GS/4/4S, iPod touch 3G/4G, iPad, iPad 2 Accessories Editor, iLounge Published: Thursday, December 1, 2011 Category: Games - iPad, iPhone + iPod When Infinity Blade launched just shy of a year ago, we were blown away. The game combined gorgeous graphics, intuitive controls, a beautiful soundtrack, and fun gameplay into an iOS-defining experience. It was a perfect showcase of just what the iPad and iPhone 4's hardware, specifically the A4 chip, is capable of. Infinity Blade earned not only a flat A rating from us, but also the distinction of iPad Game of the Year in our 2012 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide. It should come as no surprise then that Epic Games' announcement of Infinity Blade II ($7, version 1.0) at the iPhone 4S launch event in October 2011 was one of the highlights of the keynote address. Built to leverage the more Read More

As we reported earlier today, Infinity Blade II is now available in the App Store worldwide. Infinity Blade II is a universal download for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. You can get it now in the App Store for $6.99. “The God King has been defeated, an unlikely hero has emerged, and now you must discover the truth behind the secrets of the Infinity Blade. The continuing journey of young Siris unfolds as you delve deeper into the world of the Deathless tyrants and their legion of Titans. Can you unlock all the mysteries and successfully wield the power of the Infinity Blade in this timeless sword fighting adventure of champions and villains?” Read More

Hoy es el día, Infinity Blade II ya está entre nosotros, y es que desde hace unas horas ya se puede comprar en la App Store. Esta seguna parte promete mejorar lo visto en la primera, con más enemigos, más armas, más historia, nuevos poderes, gemas, llaves, … En el rato que hemos jugado nos ha gustado mucho, tal como decimos, si os gusta el tipo de juego que creó el primero, este os gustará, aunque hemos notado que algunas de las escenas no interactivas van a tirones, cosa que no mola, teniendo en cuenta que lo estamos probando en un iPhone 4S… El juego es universal y está en caastellano, así que podremos jugarlo en cualquier dispositivo y no nos perderemos los dialogos que van apareciendo. Disponible: App Store Precio: 5,49€ Read More

...die zocker unter euch - ab heute im #app store infinity blade II http://t.co/U4Ydf5Ur #infinityblade2 #iphone4s #ipad2 #ipod... Read More

Well this has been a crazy day. Infinity Blade 2 madness all over the place, a surprise Call of Duty announcement, Where's My Water went free with Facebook hijinx, and a ton of other stuff I never expected when I rolled out of bed this morning. I figured things would be slow, since Chair essentially claimed today as their day at the last keynote. But NO! So, this is less of a "coming tonight" and more of an "out now." I have a feeling things are only going to get crazier as we get close to the iTunes freeze in late December. The Bard's Tale, $5.99 - Forum Thread - Embarrassingly enough, the first time I heard about this comedic RPG was when new hit that it was coming to iOS. I was then shamelessly ridiculed for not having played it when it was first released on other platforms. That seems Read More