Reiner Knizia’s Topas, another in a long line of Knizia titles available on the iPhone and iPod touch, has been released by Ludicious Games and is now live in the app store. With its domino-style graphics and strategic game play, Topas is an outstanding addition to the “easy-to-play, difficult-to-master” family of games that occupy so much of our free time. Reiner Knizia’s Topas Pros:... more.

The folks over at Godzilab are elated at the news that iBlast Moki has hit the top 100 position in most countries in the puzzle genre. The news came over the weekend and follows a successful upward trend that iBlast Moki has been seeing. Currently the game is in the top 100 overall position in many countries, most notably Japan, where it holds the #15 slot. We loved this puzzle platformer i... more.

Parachute Ninja, an exciting 2D platformer from Freeverse, has recently hit the app store. Through its enjoyable control mechanics and its timing and finesse-based elements, Parachute Ninja is an addictive offering that’s difficult to put down. Parachute Ninja Pros: Freeverse’s typical polished presentation Plus+ for online leaderboards and achievements Eastern-style soundtrack is... more.

Today Mad Processor Games announced the availablity of global online integration in their racing delivery hit Parcel Panic. Incorporating OpenFeint online leader boards and achievements scores huge for us, as this was one the our wishlist items in our initial review. Although, the update hasn't shown up in our iTunes account yet, we look forward to taking it for a spin and hopefully updating our... more.

TouchGrove, makers of the LED Football series, have announced that the debut retro game LED Football will be free this weekend in celebration of Super Bowl XLIV! We lived LED FootBall 2 in our review, and this is a great opportunity to get in on some of the action. Press release to follow: This has been the best year ever for touchGrove and we want to celebrate by making this the BEST SUPER BOW... more.

Veteran iPhone game publisher Chillingo has announced their intent to release the exciting new superhero (tounge in cheek) game "The Hero" later this month. The trailer looks amazing. Below, we've posted the official press release and video: CHILLINGO FLIES HIGH WITH “THE HERO” Psych Report Reveals Possible Causes For Game Addiction WHO: Chillingo – Publisher of the most innovative, ... more.

Durak, an app based on a Russian card game, has been released by Lost Token Software and has been available from the app store for several months. Durak recently received a significant upgrade that added multiplayer capabilities, giving the game significant replay value and opening up a solid card game to exciting new social aspects. Durak Pros: Multiplayer over local, Bluetooth, or online wi-f... more.

This week we are proud to announce our Featured Apps being given away are Fleeced! - Shear Terror, Train Conductor, Speed Forge Extreme, and ...™! 34 winners will be announced this Thursday 2/11/10! To enter, simply subscribe to our AppSmile Newsletter HERE. Subscribers will be automatically entered to win all future Featured App Giveaways. We're excited to announce last week's AppSmile Fe... more.

The third title in the 48 hr App series is here and it's three times the charm with this installment. The 48hr App Series is a project by ustwo in which they develop and submit an iPhone app within a strict 48 hour time frame. Considering the time limitations, ustwo continues to deliver engaging gameplay surrounded by masterful visuals. ...™ Pros: Gorgeous visuals Simply addictive gameplay ... more.

Battle of Puppets, a strategic combat game where you must effectively manage resources both to destroy the enemy’s castle and protect your own, has been released by Small Wonders and is available from the app store. Using outstanding theater-based art design, terrific music, and enjoyable gameplay where several factors can affect the outcome of the battle, Battle of Puppets is poised to become a... more.