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.

This week, we take a look at a helicopter arcade game, a tower defense offering, a path management puzzler, and a tilt-based arcade challenge. Gyro13 - Steam Copter Arcade HD Gyro13 – Steam Copter Arcade HD from CINEMAX is a physics-based helicopter arcade game built using the Unreal Engine. The goal of each of the 2 dozen levels is to fly your steam copter through tight cavernous spac... more.

Jetpack Joyride, Halfbrick Studios' awesome take on cave fliers, was just released and is now available from the app store. Featuring the usual Halfbrick spit-and-polish and a wealth of gameplay elements that keep things fresh, exciting, and painfully addicting, Jetpack Joyride is a terrific example of iDevice gaming done right. Jetpack Joyride Pros: Best version of a cave flier by far Gr... more.

NyxQuest, a stylish side-scrolling WiiWare platformer brought to iOS by Over The Top Games and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Combining beautiful graphics, fun flying/gliding mechanics, and interactive environmental elements, NyxQuest offers a nice mix of puzzle and platformer that’s good clean fun for the whole family. NyxQuest Pros: Beautiful presentation w... more.

A bunch of notable updates for some of our favorite games have been released lately. Be sure to check these out or pick them up if you don't already own them. Flick Golf Extreme! HD One of our favorite games of June 2011, Flick Golf Extreme from Full Fat Games has shown some love to their iPad fans and released the HD version of their hit game. Playing the exact same as its iPhone coun... more.

Bug Wings, an endless runner (or flier) from DR Studios, is now available from the app store. Featuring a clean and colorful graphic interface, fun flight physics, and replay-ready collection mechanics, Bug Wings provides a fun, yet sometimes frustrating, experience. Bug Wings Pros: Bright and colorful pond atmosphere has fun appeal Positioning of pollen and stars allows for multiple ways... more.

Storm in a Teacup, a cute platformer developed by Cobra Mobile and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring fairytale-style gameplay and plenty of collectibles along the way, Storm in a Teacup provides a sweet experience for gamers of all ages. Storm in a Teacup Pros: Sweet storybook-inspired art style Cheery and upbeat soundtrack Simple controls with recha... more.

Welcome to another edition of Quick Reviews. Today, we take a look at a fun golf title, a hot air ballooning adventure, and an arcade game featuring some loveable creatures. Par Out Golf Par Out Golf by Endless Wave Software is a cute new line-drawing golf game. Par Out Golf contains both Single and Multiplayer modes. Single Player allows you to play the 2 available courses by yourself, ... more.

A.I.R. Defense, a line-drawing castle defense combat game developed by Colorbox and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring a terrific neon interface and challenging gameplay, A.I.R. Defense is an intriguing release that mixes genres to great effect. A.I.R. Defense Pros: Beautiful neon interface Exciting soundtrack with a Top Gun vibe Easy-to-use controls ... 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.

1951 – World War One, Treehouse Ltd.’s recent release best described as a cross between a top-down shooter and a dogfighting game, is now available from the app store. With its stylish presentation, RPG elements, and engaging controls, 1951 creates an exciting combat experience. 1951 - World War One Pros: Stunning visuals Intuitive and simple controls OpenFeint RPG elements 195... more.

Vertigo Rogue, Brainphant’s helicopter-based action shooter, is now available from the app store. With its open-world style, mission-based gameplay, and wanton destruction, it’s no surprise that Vertigo Rogue is drawing comparisons to games like GTA. Vertigo Rogue Pros: Enormous map Fun and intuitive controls Lots of missions Vertigo Rogue Cons: Control scheme learning curve... more.

The Hero, Chillingo’s side-scrolling action game, has finally been released and is available from the app store. The ultra-smooth gameplay, great graphics, and varied game elements create a chaotic experience that delights at first, but eventually plummets into frustration. The Hero Pros: Excellent smooth graphics in high FPS mode Various game elements create fun-at-first chaos ex... more.

Glyder 2, the sequel to Glu Mobile’s popular personal flight game, has recently hit the app store. Offering the same great soaring experience as the original, coupled with improved graphics, even more beautiful environments, and some fun new gaming challenges, anyone who was a fan of the original should feel right at home with this new version. There are six unique, open-world environ... more.

Speed Forge Extreme, Chillingo’s futuristic high-speed combat racing game, has recently been released in the app store. Its terrific visuals, smooth feel, and enjoyable gameplay make this a game not to be missed. Speed Forge Extreme finds you on Mars in the year 2142, engaging in illegal races through abandoned factories and back alleys using heavy-duty hovering craft typically employed i... more.