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      Tom Rolfe
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      EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

      Craig Grannell
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      Jon Mundy
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      Backfire - a punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
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      Backfire – a punishingly different shooterBackfireA punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
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    • Apple Arcade vs. GameClub – how they’re changing the face of mobile gamingApple Arcade vs. GameClubChanging the face of mobile gaming

      Craig Grannell
      December 1, 2019
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      Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

      Joe White
      November 24, 2019

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Jon’s top three recommendationsBest of Apple ArcadeJon's top three recommendations

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
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      Astro Golf – A black hole in oneAstro GolfA black hole in one

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019
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      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
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      December 12, 2019
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    • Capture Outside the Frame – a second chance to snap the perfect photoCapture Outside the FrameA second chance to snap the perfect photo

      Tom Rolfe
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
August 29, 2019
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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4.0

Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

Andy Price
August 24, 2019
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
A fun and furious action puzzler Price: Free ($4/£4 to remove ads) Version: 1.1 Size: 48.7 MB Developer:...
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One small app for man – apps to celebrate the moon landingOne small app for manApps to celebrate the moon landing

Craig Grannell
August 8, 2019
Action & Adventure, Apps, AR Apps, Education, Features, Resource & Knowledge
One small step for man, one giant leap for appkind As you’ll have seen in the news, celebrations...
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CHUCHEL for iOS: charming comedy game from top studioCHUCHEL for iOSCharming comedy game from top studio

Tom Rolfe
November 29, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle
Amanita Design, the Czech studio known for its detailed hand-drawn art style and bizarre puzzle adventures, has just...
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Cosmic Top Secret: we interview the creator of this incredible docu-gameCosmic Top SecretWe interview the creator of this incredible docu-game

Tom Rolfe
November 16, 2018
Action & Adventure, Educational, Games, Role Playing
Cosmic Top Secret, released this week, is one of the most interesting and unusual titles we've come across...
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3.5

Review: Chroniric XIX – a fun, interactive narrative adventureChroniric XIXA fun, interactive narrative adventure

Jon Mundy
October 29, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games
Developer: Chroniric Price: $3/£3 Size: 155MB Version: 1.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Get Chroniric XIX Narrative-driven games have...
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5.0

Alto’s Odyssey: gorgeous desert adventureAlto's OdysseyGorgeous desert adventure

Tom Rolfe
August 12, 2018
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Sports
Ride through epic landscapes on your trusty sandboard in the sequel to Alto's Adventure, one of the most...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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Beyond paperback: books that work better as appsBeyond paperbackBooks that work best as an app

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2018
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, Games, Puzzle
Freed from the limitations of paper and ink, digital books can be so much more You might consider...
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5.0

Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

Andy Price
May 9, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Platform, Reviews
A playful, clear and straight-forward platformer Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.0.3 Size: 269 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Mobge Get Oddmar In a...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
It's Friday, and out of nowhere three excellent iOS games just went on sale. The first is a...
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Battle Royale: PUBG and Fortnite come to iOSBattle RoyalePUBG and Fortnite come to iOS

Tom Rolfe
March 29, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games
Two incredibly ambitious games with very similar playstyles have come to iPhone and iPad after recent successes on...
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Alto’s Odyssey: long-awaited ski sequel launchesAlto's OdysseyLong-awaited ski sequel launches

Tom Rolfe
February 22, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Platform, Sports
Alto's Adventure was a big hit back in 2015 (see our review) and its creators have just released...
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Apps of the week: The Room / Thumper / Four Last ThingsApps of the weekThe Room / Thumper / Four Last Things

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2018
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Puzzle
The App Store has been a little lackluster in its offerings since Christmas, but it's truly kicked back...
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4.5

Life is Strange – desktop adventure gets full mobile portLife is StrangeDesktop adventure hits iOS

Andy Price
January 21, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
It's a big adventure, but it feels just at home on iOS as it does on desktop Price: $3/£3...
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3.0

Wheels of Aurelia – an educational Italian road tripWheels of AureliaAn Italian road trip adventure

Andy Price
November 19, 2017
Action & Adventure, Car & Racing, Games, Reviews
An educational Italian road trip adventure Price: $3.99 Version:1.0.1 Size:323 MB Developer:Santa Ragione Platform: iPhone & iPad The App...
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Crossover games: 12 of the best genre-bending titlesCrossover games12 of the best genre-bending titles

Craig Grannell
November 12, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Card & Casino, Games, Music, Puzzle, Role Playing, Word
Two for the price of one Gaming, like other forms of media, has distinct genres. This makes it...
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Halloween roundup: 12 of the best apps and gamesHalloween roundup12 of the best apps and games

Craig Grannell
October 27, 2017
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Education, Entertainment, Games, Kids & Family, Photo & Video, Puzzle
Whether you want to make a spooky costume or scare yourself witless, these are the apps and games...
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3.5

Review: Karma Incarnation 1 – Stunningly weird adventure gameKarma Incarnation 1Stunningly weird adventure game

Jon Mundy
October 12, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games
Developer: Other Kind Games Price: $1.99/£1.99 Size: 1.39GB Version: 1.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Download Karma i1 Karma...
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Multi-device multiplayer: 8 of the best games to play with friendsMulti-device multiplayer8 of the best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
September 10, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Sports, Word
Armed with friends and iPhones? Fancy some multiplayer gaming fun? Then download these beauties Gaming has a reputation...
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    Craig Grannell
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  • 4.0

    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

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    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
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    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
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    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
  • 4.5

    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
  • 4.0

    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 3.5

    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 2.5

    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

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    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
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    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

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    Andy Price
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    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

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    Andy Price
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