Dizzypad, a fun, make-it-as-far-as-you-can game from Nimblebit, is now available from the app store. With its ultra-simple controls and terrific presentation, Dizzypad has us jumping for joy. Dizzypad Pros: Pure simplistic fun Frog skin bonus outfits Plus+ system achievements Terrific pond theme Graphics truly come alive Upbeat twangy country soundtrack enhances great sound effe... more.

Lockdown is a new 2.5D side-scroller from Mehware that reminds us of a mash up of the Aliens and Transformers franchises with a little bit of Robocop and Iron Man thrown in for good measure. The mixture of eerie atmospheric effects, OpenFeint leaderboards, weapons upgrades, and varying enemy forces quickly drew us in. Yet, the high level of difficulty combined with an uncomfortable control mechan... more.

Age of Tribes, a Lemmings-inspired game from Fancy Factory, is now available from the app store. Age of Tribes Pros: Nice animations and great particle effects Musical accompaniment varies according to the era in which you are playing Plus+ network with 44 achievements Age of Tribes Cons: Lots of frustration making sure lines are drawn perfectly 22 levels can be completed fai... more.

Kingdom of Gnester, from Another Castle Studios, adds a kick to the classic game Bejeweled 2. Through different obstacles and surprises, Kingdom of Gnester is a great game that is well worth the dough. Kingdom of Gnester Pros: Three different modes keep you playing for hours OpenFeint integration make it easy to store high scores online The controls are simple and easy to learn Kin... more.

Parachute Ninja, an exciting 2D platformer from Freeverse, has recently hit the app store. Through its enjoyable control mechanics and its timing and finesse-based elements, Parachute Ninja is an addictive offering that’s difficult to put down. Parachute Ninja Pros: Freeverse’s typical polished presentation Plus+ for online leaderboards and achievements Eastern-style soundtrack is... more.

The third title in the 48 hr App series is here and it's three times the charm with this installment. The 48hr App Series is a project by ustwo in which they develop and submit an iPhone app within a strict 48 hour time frame. Considering the time limitations, ustwo continues to deliver engaging gameplay surrounded by masterful visuals. ...™ Pros: Gorgeous visuals Simply addictive gameplay ... more.

The Deep, an underwater adventure game not to be confused with the similarly-titled pinball game, has been released by 3G Studios and is available from the app store. Featuring a spectacular soundtrack, an enjoyable gameplay experience, and plenty of content to keep us busy, it is surprising that The Deep hasn’t made a bigger splash on the iDevice gaming world. The Deep Pros: Spectacula... more.

Funkyball Worlds, an engaging new marble-rolling platformer from Handmark, is available from the app store. A lengthy game with nice controls and a cheery presentation, Funkyball Worlds is certainly worth taking a look and you might just find yourself drawn into the challenging gameplay. Funkyball Worlds Pros: 72 levels worth of ball-rolling fun Nice map scrolling option Fairly soothi... more.

Stone Wars, a great new turn-based strategy game from EpicForce, is now available from the app store. Combining strategic gameplay with platforming and puzzle-solving elements creates an exciting blend that is both addictive and satisfying. There are several modes of play available through the main menu. Arcade mode offers mission-based play, whereby you must guide your player(s) against seve... more.

AirBear, a new game released by Origin8, looks to improve on the many "bounce upward" games already in the App Store. It is polished, fully featured, and has a unique twist: you draw the platforms. There are two game types: Upward Bound and Downward Bound. Up is the main mode, where you draw trampolines that bounce the panda higher and higher into the air. The trampolines can't be stretch... more.