Volley Soccer, a goal-scoring mini-game from White Room Games, is now available from the app store. Piggybacking on the fervor stirred up by the World Cup, this game aims to provide yet another avenue of excitement between matches. Unfortunately, its appeal is limited and the wow factor just isn’t there. Volley Soccer Pros: Simple controls Nice graphics OpenFeint integration Volle... more.

Shaolin Training, a fun action game from Fernando Ribeiro, is now available from the app store.  Moving boxes was never quite as fun as it is perched high atop a platform with cannonballs whizzing by your ears. Shaolin Training Pros: Unique idea Easy to use controls Exciting and fun gameplay Shaolin Training Cons: Some camera angle difficulties Controls can be off-putting for ... more.

Trainyard, a clever new puzzle game from Matt Rix, is now available from the app store. With its wealth of levels and increasingly more difficult level design, Trainyard is as much about color mixing and perfect timing as it is about finding the goal within the seemingly limited confines of the grid. Trainyard Pros: Clever puzzles Varied game mechanics allow for creativity No pressur... more.

Ruler is a nice wooden ruler from Andrew Kazmierski that you can take with you where ever you go. It's got a lovely design, with a very realistic wooden look. If you're looking to replace another common household item with your iDevice, Ruler measures up quite nicely. Ruler Pros: Lovely design Simple to use Ruler Cons: None as of this review So what options can you ... more.

Generals, a turn-based global domination strategy game by Cyrillian Studios that lets you build armies and conquer the world, is now available from the app store. If you're a fan of the popular board game Risk or just love extremely polished and addicting games, you'll love Generals. This game uses simple yet fun gameplay and great multiplayer options to let you take over the world on your iPhone.... more.

We all know the game, and now it is here. Activision Publishing Inc. has set the bar chord high by releasing Guitar Hero into the app store. Tap, strum, whammy and slide your way through 6 title songs from artists such as Queen, The Rolling Stones and even Vampire Weekend. Create your own personal rocker with customized garb and hairstyles while snapping pictures of your character to share wi... more.

Being an iDevice gamer, you’ve probably played bucket-loads of running games which involve continuously move to the right while jumping over the obstacles that block your path. These range anywhere from the pure runner Canabalt, where you increase your speed to clear the gaps between the buildings, to the insane Run!, in which you’re on a flat plane filled with objects and creatures of all sor... more.

Struggling to build the motivation to run a 5K is not for the fainthearted. Nor is the regular routine of building up the stamina. Thankfully Felt Tip Inc. has given iDevice users a personal coach to get them off the couch and into the race. Couch to 5K utilizes the well known 3-day-per-week exercise program of the same name to routinely step runners up to having the ability to run a 5k (around... more.

With the end of last week's Featured App Giveaway upon us, we're thrilled to announce we've given away over 675 premium games in 2010! We want to thank all of you readers for your support and are excited to announce this week's Featured Apps. This week's giveaway apps: The AppSmile Team will be traveling abroad for the next few weeks.  Our next giveaway is set to begin on 7/22/1... more.

2XL TrophyLite Rally, the new rally-style racing game from 2XL Games, is now available from the app store. While we loved the tight handling of the vehicles and the track designs, there was simply no competition to speak of, turning what could have been a fierce battle for first into a Sunday drive. 2XL TrophyLite Rally Pros: Great visuals Tight controls Various vehicles Impressive l... more.

Super QuickHook, Rocketcat Games’ stylish swinger and follow-up to the popular HookChamp, is now available from the app store. Improving upon just about all aspects of the original and including a randomly-generated endless Avalanche mode, Super QuickHook continues to impress and enthrall with its quirky humor and addictive gameplay. Super QuickHook Pros: Easy-to-use controls Variety of... more.

Sigma, a fun new Match-3 game from BigStack Studios, is now available from the app store. Introducing yet another gameplay method that reinvigorates a somewhat stale genre, Sigma manages to fun and frenzy back into the equation. Sigma Pros: Unique and addictive gameplay Responsive controls Beautiful themes and music Great power-ups Plus+ integration Sigma Cons: Multiplayer is... more.

The Hockey Experiment, a quirky new 3-on-3 arcade hockey game from Ninth Dimension Studios, is now available from the app store. While we were excited by the prospect of a new hockey game that could provide the kind of gameplay that Hockey Nations 2010 failed to deliver, The Hockey Experiment also falls woefully short. The Hockey Experiment Pros: Fun graphics Nice soundtrack Can be fun ... more.

Dice Diving is a new release from Larry Snyder that cleverly combines elements of dice, poker, and high diving into one innovative iPhone app.  While the concept sounds strange, the unique gameplay and varying level goals add up to a surprisingly enjoyable game. Dice Diving Pros: Unique game style 31 Levels of varying challenges Easy learning curve thanks to included demo video Abili... more.

Land Air Sea Warfare, Isotope 244's stunning real-time strategy game in which you control land, air, and sea forces to attack your enemies, is now available from the app store. This game combines immensely detailed graphics with challenging and customizable gameplay to provide you with the ultimate battlefield experience. Land Air Sea Warfare Pros: Fully customizable gameplay Detaile... more.