Star Marine: Infinite Ammo, a retro platformer from Glitchsoft, is now available from the app store. Featuring dual-stick controls, big boss battles, and plenty of enemies to destroy, Star Marine is a fun addition to the genre. Star Marine: Infinite Ammo Pros: Nice retro platformer look Old-school soundtrack enhances arcade experience Cool dual-stick controls Upgradeable weapons and a... more.

Lunar Racer, a physics-based arcade racer from Noodlecake Studios, is now available from the app store. With gameplay reminiscent of Dream Track Nation, you’ll flip and spin your way through space-themed tracks, using both gravity and nitro to control your vehicle while collecting MoonBux and outpacing AI competitors (or your friends via local multiplayer) in a bid to reach the finish line first... more.

Our latest segment of Quick Reviews has us checking out a trio of new releases. Inertia: Escape Velocity is a physics-based platformer that uses gravity as a control mechanic. Mad Chef is a tap-based game of flinging knives at food stuffs as they pass across the screen. Swingworm is a cute puzzler with a stretchy protagonist who must collect berries as quickly as possible. Let's take a look.... ... more.

Super Crossfire HD, a terrific new take on Space Invaders that was developed by Radiangames and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Despite the familiar neon graphics and side-to-side arcade shooter style, the included twists really up the ante and make this a compelling challenge. Super Crossfire HD Pros: Familiar neon-on-black aesthetic, smooth animations Upbeat... more.

Some of our favorite titles have received notable updates that we felt were worth mentioning.... Burn The Rope Worlds HD Burn The Rope Worlds was released a short time ago, bringing some fun gameplay tweaks to the original formula, as well as 100 new levels to enjoy. Typical for Big Blue Bubble titles, the HD version was no where to be seen at launch, but has hit the app store a week lat... more.

Infinity Field HD, a dual-stick shooter that derives a great deal of inspiration from Geometry Wars, has been developed by ForzeField Studios, published by Chillingo, and is available from the app store. While the HD iPad-only version has been in wide release for some time, the long-promised iPhone version has just made its way to the smaller devices, giving you geometric-shape blasting on the go.... more.

Our latest installment of Quick Reviews takes a look at a bleak platformer, an epic geometric battle, and a maze-style puzzler. DEO DEO is a stylish physics platformer from Strapped to a Meteor. It features a very dour, bleak graphical interface that represents our dying world. The goal of the game is to revive the lifeless planetoid pieces by having our main character, a plucky red orb ... more.

Silverfish MAX, the iPad-enhanced version of the popular arcade game from Chaotic Box, is now available from the app store. Featuring the same great play as its iPhone counterpart, Silverfish MAX makes terrific use of the larger screen and adds Bluetooth controller support to boot. Silverfish MAX Pros: Beautiful neon graphics and smooth animations Simple swipe controls offer natural feel ... 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.

D.A.R.K., an action-adventure title with RPG elements, has been developed by Gamelab, published by Chillingo, and is now available from the app store. Featuring a polished presentation with atmospheric audio, dual-stick controls, and character leveling, D.A.R.K. is an engrossing experience that borrows elements from Dead Space as it tries to keep gamers on the edge of their seats. D.A.R.... more.

Rocket Bunnies, a physics-based space racer developed by Defiant and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. A speedrun-style offering with polished graphics, a fun concept, and simple gameplay, Rocket Bunnies fires on all cylinders to provide a great challenge that keeps us glued to our devices. Rocket Bunnies Pros: Beautiful graphics, great lighting, fun animations ... 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.

6th Planet, a cool new “Lander”-style game from Monkube, is available from the app store. Combining simple controls with a variety of game modes and an engaging comic-book style backstory presentation makes for a surprisingly compelling game. 6th Planet Pros: Beautiful visuals and stunning comic-book style presentation Interesting backstory Appealing ethereal soundtrack Easy-to-us... more.

Dead Space, EA’s stab at an enjoyably engrossing console-quality mobile title, is now available from the app store. One of the most immersive and shockingly jitter-inducing experiences we’ve had thus far, Dead Space is what other shooters wish they were. Dead Space Pros: Gorgeous graphics Outstanding audio, especially when using headphones Easy-to-use controls with minimal graphical... more.

Alien Space, a new addition to the dual-stick space shooter genre from Owens Rodriguez, is now available from the app store. With controls that rival those of Meteor Blitz and a destroy-everything attitude, Alien Space should quickly make a name for itself among the best space-themed games. Alien Space Pros: Precise controls Clever enemy AI OpenFeint integration Upgradeable weapons an... more.