Sentinel 3: Homeworld, the 3rd installment in the popular tower defense series from Origin8, is now available from the app store. With Mars and Earth taking the brunt of the damages from the first couple of games, the alien’s turf becomes the new battleground in our latest fight for supremacy. Sentinel 3:Homeworld Pros: Rich, detailed graphics utilizing retina display Terrific techno so... more.

Shrapnel, a futuristic dual-stick shooter from MoyoStudios, is now available from the app store. While we can usually find enjoyment in any iOS shooter, this one just didn’t get the job done. Shrapnel Pros: Decent soundtrack Responsive dual-stick controls Global leaderboards Shrapnel Cons: Too few missions and enemies Graphics are too colorful and not all that sharp Sound e... more.

iBomber Defense, a new tower defense game developed by Cobra Mobile and published by Chillingo, is available from the app store. A major departure from the iBomber series that saw you controlling a bomb-happy aircraft above enemy-rich landscapes, iBomber Defense makes some interesting tweaks in an attempt to set it apart from the competition in a very crowded, somewhat stale genre. iBomber Defe... more.

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, EA’s latest offering in the realm of racing ‘n’ chasing, is now available from the app store. Combining quick events with lightning fast cars and furious action sequences provides some top-notch fun and excitement that’ll blow your hair back. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Pros: Killer graphics with retina display support Rocking soundtrack Intuitive an... more.

Civilizations Wars, a real-time strategy game developed by Cave of Wonders Studios and released by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. A faithful port of a popular Flash game, Civilizations Wars mixes RPG elements with traditional RTS domination-focused gameplay to offer a pleasant mash-up that gives gamers a replay-rich experience. Civilizations Wars Pros: Beautiful artwork I... more.

Board Game Club from Playfrog brings you tons of classic board games on your iPhone. Board Game Clubs Brings Classic Games such as Checkers Chess Backgammon Connect Four Reversi If you grew up playing these classic board games, this is a great app for you to try on your iPhone. It's always great to have chess, checkers, or backgammon to play on a plane or a jus... more.

NBA Elite 11, this season’s basketball offering, has been released by Electronic Arts and is available from the app store. Despite graphical upgrades and a fun 3-Point Shootout mode, NBA Elite 11 doesn’t do a whole lot to improve upon the core gameplay and give gamers a more satisfying experience. NBA Elite 11 Pros: Clean, clear retina-display supported graphics Easy-to-use control sy... more.

SteamBirds, the turn-based, top-down, aerial dogfighting game, has been faithfully ported from its Flash origins to the iDevice by Semi Secret Software and is now available for download from the app store. SteamBirds Pros: Awesome soundtrack Simple and intuitive control system Clever, strategy-laden scenarios SteamBirds Cons: No scores, timers, leaderboards, achievements, or mult... more.

Stenches, a zombie-infused, real-time-strategy war game from Thunder Game Works, is now available from the app store. A follow-up to the well-received Trenches, Stenches builds upon the unlockable Zombie Horde mode to create a full-fledged standalone game. Stenches Pros: Great visual style Intuitive, easy-to-use control scheme Great mix of line-drawing and tower defense GameCenter int... more.

Death Worm, an arcade game where you control a giant worm that erupts from the depths of the Earth to munch on unsuspecting top-side creatures and wreak general havoc at every opportunity, has been released by PlayCreek and is available from the app store. The inspiration for the recently-released and well-received Super Mega Worm, Death Worm brings its own brand of style to the iDevice and begins... more.

WackyLands Boss, a side-scrolling beat-‘em-up where you control the giant ogre fending off the brave townsfolk, has been released by FairPlay Labs and Chillingo and is now available from the app store. Featuring tap-happy action sequences and RPG elements, you’ll revel in customizing your ogre and trashing all who stand in your way. WackyLands Boss Pros: Tap and swipe controls Great a... more.

Doodle Devil, the follow-up release to Doodle God by JoyBits, is now available from the app store. Doodle Devil brings the same element-combining gameplay, but with a more sinister, grimy approach. Doodle Devil Pros: Fun gameplay full of discovery Enjoyable soundtrack Simple controls Beautiful art style and presentation Doodle Devil Cons: Little variation from Doodle God No s... more.

Ra, a complex auction-based game designed by Reiner Knizia and developed by Sage Board Games, has been released into the app store. Featuring Knizia’s signature elements of deep strategic gameplay and balanced point accumulation, Ra’s learning curve is worth overcoming to discover yet another brilliant offering from the board game master. Ra Pros: Great Egyptian-themed graphics Enjoya... more.

EVAC, a sort of retro, Pac-Man-inspired arcade game from Hexage, is now available from the app store. Featuring neon mazes and strategic, fast-paced gameplay, EVAC is poised to catch on with gamers both young and young at heart. EVAC Pros: Beautiful neon style Terrific soundtrack Strategic, fast-paced gameplay Global leaderboards Great level design EVAC Cons: Controls have sl... more.

Linkoidz, a slick and stylish new match-3 game from Retro Dreamer, is now available from the app store. Featuring simple drag mechanics and a healthy dose of frantic, strategic gameplay, Linkoidz is an addictive entry that stands out in an overcrowded genre. Linkoidz Pros: Intuitive, responsive swipe controls Crisp, beautiful animated graphics Pleasant soundtrack OpenFeint and GameCen... more.