It remains common for a lot of developers to release multiple versions of the same game geared toward both the iPod/iPhone and iPad. Sometimes, both versions don't make it to the app store at the same time for one reason or another. Typically, the iPad version lags behind, as is the case with a couple of recently released apps. The other is something of a re-release with a number of improvements. ... more.

Raccoon Rising, a vertical platformer from Romper Games, is now available from the app store. Featuring slick visuals, terrific one-touch controls, and a number of challenging level segments and boss battles, Raccoon Rising is not your typical high-rising adventure. Raccoon Rising Pros: Beautiful graphic presentation and great comic-style cut scenes Simple one-touch controls Checkpoint-b... more.

Homerun Battle 2, Com2uS’ follow-up to their popular baseball-bashing title, is now available from the app store. Featuring new stadiums, new characters, new game modes, and plenty of new gear to work toward, Homerun Battle 2 offers the same great experience as the first with just enough fresh content to encourage veterans to make the jump to the sequel. Homerun Battle 2 Pros: Terrific gr... more.

Extraction: Project Outbreak, a top-down zombie shooter developed by ShortRound and published by Chillingo, is a recent release from the app store. Utilizing an interesting one-touch input method to dispatch the undead, Extraction employs a stylish presentation that’s both easy to manage and fun to play. Extraction: Project Outbreak Pros: Detailed environments with nice shading/lighting e... more.

Rocket Riot, an arcade shooter developed by CodeGlue and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring fully-destructible environments, unlimited ammo, and a bunch of interesting power-ups, Rocket Riot easily overcomes its quirky controls to provide a fun and exciting experience. Rocket Riot Pros: Destructible pixelated environments Multiple modes, power-ups, and ... more.

Ninja Throw HD, a shuriken-throwing puzzler developed by Hadron Solutions and published by Clickgamer, is now available from the app store. Featuring simple controls and fairly basic puzzles, Ninja Throw HD makes for a nice title for kids, though adult gamers will likely find it underwhelming. Ninja Throw HD Pros: Simple puzzles with easy controls Variety of elements that impact shuriken ... more.

RPM: Gymkhana Racing, an arcade racing game developed by Blue River S.A. and published by Bulkypix, is now available from the app store. With a focus on drifting and burnouts, don’t expect a NASCAR experience when you don your driving gloves and put the pedal to the metal. RPM: Gymkhana Racing Pros: Detailed environments full of wacky objects Multiple objectives per course Cinematic r... more.

Our latest installment has us checking out a Pong-inspired arcade game, a line-drawing casual title, and an Angry Birds-type physics puzzler. Ninja Pong Ninja Pong is a fun casual title from Alien Worm that uses a modified pong mechanic to safely deliver leaping ninjas across a gap between buildings. Ninja Pong includes both Arcade and Endless modes, with a couple of difficulty levels, a... more.

Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, Gameloft's latest iteration in the GTA-inspired series, is now available from the app store. Borrowing a number of features from San Andreas and generally improving upon a decidedly successful formula, Gangstar Rio continues the tradition of profane, violent, sociopathic entertainment on a mobile platform. Gangstar Rio: City of Saints Pros: Detailed open-world ... more.

Junk Jack, a Minecraft-like open-world sandbox game from Pixbits, is now available from the app store. Less of a game and more of an adventure in existence, Junk Jack offers a rich environment to farm and craft to your heart’s content. Junk Jack Pros: Appealing graphics in open-world environment Upbeat chiptune soundtrack Touch controls are simple and responsive Three worlds to inha... more.

Blueprint 3D, a casual spatial puzzle game from FDG Entertainment, is now available from the app store. Offering tons of puzzles, simple touch controls, and a cerebral challenge, Blueprint 3D is puzzling personified. Blueprint 3D Pros: Simple yet complex puzzle designs Relaxing original soundtrack Responsive touch controls and smooth animation Tons of levels in multiple categories G... more.

Race of Champions, a new racing title from Invictus Games, is now available from the app store. As head-to-head racing goes, Race of Champions is technically sound, but provides limited content and little excitement. Race of Champions Pros: Crisp, detailed graphics with a variety of car types and environments Upbeat electronic soundtrack over menus, car and engine sounds during races Th... more.

Greed Corp. HD, a fascinating new turn-based strategy game from Invictus Games and Vanguard Games, is now available from the app store. Featuring last man standing mechanics, Greed Corp. HD brings out the inner Machiavelli in all of us. Greed Corp. HD Pros: Polished presentation Jazzy soundtrack Tap-based controls for building and moving units Lengthy campaign and multiplayer options ... more.

Corpse Granny, a zombie-themed physics puzzler developed by Fresh Gem and published by Bulkypix, is now available from the app store. With a great cartoonish presentation and nice level design, Corpse Granny’s gameplay is enjoyable enough to overcome its awful scoring system. Corpse Granny HD Pros: Appealing cartoon graphics and interesting level design Upbeat funhouse-style soundtrack ... more.

Aquaria, an oceanic adventure developed by Bit Blot and published by Semi Secret Software, is now available from the app store. An iPad-only offering, you’ll lead main character Naija through a variety of environments in an effort to unlock her mysterious story. Aquaria Pros: Beautiful underwater graphics encompassing huge colorful world Immersive and atmospheric soundtrack Intuitive ... more.