Crazy Machines, a contraption-building fun fest from dtp entertainment AG, has quickly climbed the charts in the app store, maintaining its place in the Top 100 paid iPhone games for some time now. With its creative problem-solving methods, wacky objects, and open sandbox-style construction kit, it is easy to see why this game has been so popular as of late. Did you ever have a science class ... more.

Oregon Trail, a reimagination of the classic Apple II game, has been brought to the iDevice by Gameloft. While keeping true to the gameplay of the original, Gameloft has polished the rough edges and added some fun mini-games that create an enjoyable experience for nostalgic adults, as well as a younger generation who may not be as familiar with this little blast from the past. As in the ori... more.

Roughly two weeks ago, J-Squared Software manipulated Lunar Module 3D to gently land at the app store. You are responsible for navigating a module to various landing sites across the surface of the moon; avoiding refueling sites is encouraged. Basically, think of yourself as Neil Armstrong’s chauffeur who is being rewarded with a medal (yes, literally a medal) for saving Uncle Sam some very ex... more.

Real Racing, Firemint’s follow-up release to the hugely popular Flight Control, is the best racing game available in the app store. Period. Lacking the arcade-style, Hollywood-infused, teenage-rebel elements like nitrous boosters, as well as the racing simulation amenities like spending points on tuning your vehicle and buying spoiler upgrades, Real Racing has settled nicely into that mid... more.

Reiner Knizia’s Robot Master, a highly addictive, number-based puzzler from Conlan Rios, was recently featured in the What’s Hot section of the app store. Robot Master presents the player with a 5 x 5 grid upon which colorful, numbered cards must be placed. The value of the cards will be totaled in both rows and columns, and the lowest row or column total becomes your final score. This real... more.

4X4 Jam, an off-road, all-terrain, 4X4 racing game from Invictus, serves up an enjoyable driving experience, whether you choose to outlast your opponents in a checkpoint challenge or outrace them in a “closed” track setting. Of course, the most enjoyable aspect of 4X4 Jam is the ability to roam freely throughout the gaming environment, getting airborne and ripping up turf just for the shee... more.

Dirt Moto Racing, an action-packed ATV racer released by Resolution Interactive, recently roared into the app store. A terrific follow-up to Aqua Moto Racing, their previously-released, jet-ski-infused racing title, Dirt Moto Racing takes the torch and powerslides its way into our adrenaline-fueled hearts. Dirt Moto Racing features both Career and Single Event mode across 3 levels of diffic... more.

FDG Entertainment recently updated their successful time management game Parachute Panic. The update includes Easy mode - a response to players saying the game was too difficult. We think you'll love the game as it remains one of our AppSmile 5-Dimple Favorites. Check out our video of the update: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qsMh1Ipiyk... more.

Saying that Medieval by Brisk Mobile is a tower defense game feels wrong; it's not just another TD game. Medieval incorporates elements of both defensive and offensive strategy, so defending is not even half way to victory. The ultimate objective is to either destroy the enemy castle or capture their flag and bring it home. Brisk Mobile chose the path of realism over fantasy (i.e., weird ... more.

The Match-3 genre simply fits the iPhone OS like a glove. Perhaps that’s why the App Store is littered with games in this category. Most don't bring anything new to the table and aren't even worth mentioning. Yet, a new introduction has caught AppSmile's eye. Puzzlings is a full featured match-3 title with a twist. And its just one in a slew of new games recently unleashed by Bight Games in ... more.

Numbrix, an addictive new puzzle game created by Marilyn vos Savant and developed by Threemagination, Inc., is now available through the app store. Featured in PARADE magazine in Sunday newspapers across the country, Numbrix has followed the success of other popular newspaper puzzle games, such as Sudoku, from print to the iDevice. On its face, Numbrix (a mash-up of the words Number and Matrix)... more.

Ouch! is an interesting app from Hondune Games that puts the player in the sadistic position of torturing a ragdoll just for fun. As more pain is afflicted upon the appendages of the innocent, limp-limbed character, your score will increase exponentially. Let the beatings begin! The greatest aspect of this app is likely the full level editor and the ease with which you can share customized cha... more.

GeoWars, a new turn-based strategy game from Studio Mee, has hit the app store with a few cleverly implemented attributes. If you’ve ever engaged in a battle for neighborhood supremacy as a child, this will be a nostalgia blast with a 21st century global twist. GeoWars has been created in the style of Risk or one of its many flash-based descendents, such as Dice Wars. Set against a Google Ear... more.

Ragdoll Blaster, released nearly 2 months ago by Backflip Studios, puts the player in control of a cannon full of ragdolls with the not-so-simple task of hitting a red-and-white bulls-eye. Of course, there are plenty of obstacles standing in your way which will test your wits as you try to fire as few limp-limbed bodies as possible. Ragdoll Blaster is a physics-based puzzler based on Ragdol... more.

We have an app to show you that we can't seem to put down. The more we hand it around the office the more people become addicted to Homerun Battle 3D.  This homerun derby style iPhone game was recently released by developer Com2US. Shrouded in beautifully rendered graphics, Homerun Battle 3D is what a casual sports game should be.  In theory, this title sounds simple - hit as many homeruns ... more.