Lock ‘N’ Load, a ghoulish dual-stick shooter developed by GameLab and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring a variety of enemy types, oversaturated graphics, upgradeable attributes, and a few mini-games to boot, Lock ‘N’ Load provides a wacky, quip-filled adventure that kept us entertained. Lock 'N' Load Pros: Colorful cartoon style and great lightin... more.

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.

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.

Bug Heroes Quest, Foursaken Media’s follow-up to their hit Bug Heroes game, is now available from the app store. Gone are the castle defense mechanics that defined the previous iteration. Instead, you’ll need to lead the heroes through a series of smaller quests as the story unfolds and we learn more about our miniscule warriors. Bug Heroes Quest Pros: Same great characters, environment... more.

Deadlock:Online, a fantastic new online multiplayer-enabled dual-stick shooter from Crescent Moon Games, has just been released and is available from the app store. We previewed the offline modes a few months ago and now that we have been able to engage human opponents in virtual battle, we’re happy to report that Deadlock:Online is brutally fun and painfully addictive. Deadlock:Online Pros: ... more.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon, a dual-stick, movie tie-in adventure from Electronic Arts, is now available from the app store. Playing as either Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, you'll trek through a variety of locales to stop the evil Decepticons from taking over and ruining the planet. Transformers: Dark of the Moon Pros: Nicely detailed environments and fun RPG elements Decent soundtrack ... 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.

Some of our favs have received significant updates recently. Have you checked these out yet? Bug Heroes One of the slickest dual-stick shooters we've had the joy to play, Bug Heroes just snagged a HUGE update. Six additional bug heroes (a Fly Bandit, a Worm Demolitions Expert, a Stick Bug Wizard, a Ladybug Fencer, a Termite Builder, and a Grasshopper Monk) are now available via IAP, brin... more.

Etolis:Arena, a stylish dual-stick shooter developed by Facet Studios and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Despite its flashy graphics and wealth of modes and weapons, Etolis:Arena fails to win us over due to awkward viewpoints and monotonous gameplay. Etolis:Arena Pros: Great graphical style Terrific audio Crystal and GameCenter integration for leaderboard... more.

Bug Heroes, an outstanding new dual-stick castle defense game, was released last night by Foursaken Media and is available from the app store. Featuring multiple upgradeable characters that you can switch to on-the-fly (pun intended), a wide variety of enemy types, terrific controls, and multiple game modes, this is one polished offering that delivers the goods. Bug Heroes Pros: Well-design... more.

Shrapnel, a futuristic dual-stick shooter from MoyoStudios, is now available from the app store. While we can usually find enjoyment in any iOS shooter, this one just didn’t get the job done. Shrapnel Pros: Decent soundtrack Responsive dual-stick controls Global leaderboards Shrapnel Cons: Too few missions and enemies Graphics are too colorful and not all that sharp Sound e... more.

Revolt, an awesome new dual-stick shooter from Kristopher Peterson and Jaap Kreijkamp, is now available from the app store. Set in a futuristic, technocratic society where man has been practically wiped out by machines, there remains one man whose fight-or-flight response doesn’t recognize the latter as an option. Revolt Pros: Gorgeous graphics with outstanding lighting effects Terrific... 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.