Tactical Soldier: Undead Rising, a tactical turn-based RPG game from Full Control ApS that features squad-based gameplay and hordes of the walking dead, is now available from the app store. Armed with a variety of deadly weapons and your strategic wits, you’ll be hard-pressed to get your whole squad out alive. Tactical Soldier: Undead Rising Pros: Fun strategic turn-based game Gritty an... more.

Max and the Magic Marker, a physics-based platformer developed by Press Play and published by Electronic Arts, is now available from the app store. Simple line-drawing mechanics are used to create objects in the environment which assist Max in his quest to right the wrongs that started with the very same marker. Max and the Magic Marker Pros: Clever, physics-based platforming fun Hand-dra... more.

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, the most recent iteration in Gameloft’s Asphalt lineup, is available from the app store. Gameloft continues to bring the heat with flashy graphics, rip-roaring audio, and some of the most exciting racing action around. Asphalt 6: Adrenaline Pros: Exciting, fast-paced racing action Beautiful graphics with fluid animations and minimal pop-in Multiple control metho... more.

Great Little War Game, a turn-based strategy game from Rubicon Development, is now available from the app store. With its charming 3D graphics and layered terrain, this enjoyable offering is both fun to watch and exciting to play. Great Little War Game HD Pros: Fun, turn-based strategic gameplay Appealing graphic style Simple tap controls Variety of units, maps, objectives Multiple ... more.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard, a tactical team-based first-person-shooter from Gameloft, is available from the app store. While Rainbow Six plays and controls like most other Gameloft shooters, the additional of strategic maneuvers and co-op multiplayer help to separate it from the pack and give it an identity all its own. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard Pros: Same... more.

Mr. Ninja, the third in a series of “Mr.”-themed games from PONOS, is now available from the app store. Like its predecessors, Mr. Ninja is a casual timewaster that offers a fun challenge that just keeps sucking us back in for one more go at it. Mr. Ninja Pros: Simple gameplay with addicting qualities Clean graphics Simple tap controls Three game modes GameCenter integration for... more.

Neuroshima Hex Puzzle, a clever puzzle game from Big Daddy’s Creations, is now available from the app store. Utilizing the same rules and player tiles as the full game, Neuroshima Hex Puzzle offers 100 scenarios of increasing difficulty that will both teach and hone your battle skills. Neuroshima Hex Puzzle Pros: Same rules and tiles as the full game Clean graphics and great artwork S... more.

With the recent release of the iPad 2 and the well-received GarageBand app, everyone seems to be into making music with their mobile devices. Of course, GarageBand isn't the only music app available. Here are a few of our favorite guitar apps to get your song on. WI Guitar - WI Guitar is a pretty cool acoustic guitar emulator from Wallander Instruments. This app has the ability to pick up o... more.

Land-a Panda, a physics-based action puzzler from Big Pixel Studios, is now available from the app store. Combining Cut The Rope-style gameplay with Big Pixel’s familiar graphic style, this has the makings of an addictive and high-score-competitive gem. Land-a Panda Pros: Addictive gameplay on par with most popular iOS games Clean graphics and fun animations Simple touch control syste... more.

Hockey Nations 2011 Pro, Distinctive Developments’ improved follow-up to the underwhelming 2010 version, is now available from the app store. Multiplayer, fighting, and some significant gameplay tweaks have made Hockey Nations much more playable than the previous iteration, though it still suffers from a few flaws that keep holding it back from greatness. Hockey Nations 2011 Pro Pros: Mul... more.

Clock Blocks, a quirky time-waster from 80d Games, is available from the app store. Though it’s not the most visually impressive game out there, Clock Blocks manages to delight with a solid concept, dead simple controls, and multiple game modes. Clock Blocks Pros: Multiple game modes Clever gaming mechanics Dead simple tap controls Difficulty settings GameCenter integration for gl... more.

Liqua Pop, a slick new color-matching game developed by iChrono and published by Electronic Arts, is now available from the app store. Utilizing advanced liquid simulation, Liqua Pop is both visually striking and serenely addicting. Liqua Pop Pros: Mesmerizing water effects and colorful, crisp graphics Serene soundtrack with nature sounds and piano music Simple controls Bugs help or h... more.

Undead Island, a fun ninja vs. zombies platformer from Team Phobic, is now available from the app store. Offering Team Phobic’s distinctive style with interesting level designs and a female lead character, Undead Island is another solid addition to the platforming genre. Undead Island Pros: Detailed and colorful environments Clever level design and plenty of dangers throughout Easy-to... more.

Collision Effect, an addictive new cosmic action-puzzler developed by Vishindo and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Using simple tap controls and beautiful visuals, Collision Effect tests your mind and you dexterity in an exciting way. Collision Effect Pros: Beautiful graphics with neon tails that create cool designs Ethereal sound effects fitting for the desig... more.

Fight Night Champion, a thrilling new boxing experience from Electronic Arts, is now available from the app store. Featuring outstanding graphics, crisp sound, intuitive controls, and heart-pounding action, Fight Night Champion is easily the best boxing game on the iOS platform. Fight Night Champion Pros: Crisp graphics with detailed player models and smooth animations Great sound effects... more.