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

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2019

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

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      November 20, 2019
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      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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Backfire – a punishingly different shooterBackfireA punishingly different shooter

Jon Mundy
December 3, 2019
Arcade, Games
Developer: Joel Rochon Price: $3/£3 Size: 387 MB Version: 2.0.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad BACKFIRE Backfire is an...
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4.0

Astro Golf – A black hole in oneAstro GolfA black hole in one

Jon Mundy
November 13, 2019
Arcade, Games, Sports
Developer: Spatula Interactive Ltd. Price: $2 / £2 Size: 45.5 MB Version: 1.2.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Astro...
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5.0

Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

Tom Rolfe
July 11, 2019
Arcade, Games, Sports
A clever reimagining of pool for mobile Having turned his hand to solitaire, chess, crosswords, and then solitaire again,...
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4.5

Review: Holedown — a ball-bouncing, block-breaking blastReview: Holedown A ball-bouncing, block-breaking blast

Joe White
September 2, 2018
Arcade, Games
Holedown could be the perfect addition to your summer gaming playlist. ...
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Between the Walls! Pong-inspired high score chaserBetween the Walls!Pong-inspired high-score chaser

Tom Rolfe
August 23, 2018
Arcade, Games
Remember Pong? The 1970s Atari classic had kids queuing at the arcade and families gathered around the TV to...
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Fresh takes on the classics: pool, chess, cards, crosswords, and moreFresh takes on the classicsPool, chess, cards, crosswords, and more

Craig Grannell
August 22, 2018
Arcade, Card & Casino, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Word
Some of the best iOS games look familiar, but have clever new ideas to keep them fresh Videogames...
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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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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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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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5.0

Review: Pigeon Wings – a super-fast racer with a smart control systemReview: Pigeon WingsA super-fast racer with a smart control system

Joe White
September 28, 2017
Arcade, Games
Pigeon Wings is a superb recent release and you're going to love it. ...
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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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The 12 best iPhone multiplayer and pass-and-play games – 2017Local multiplayerThe best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
June 17, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Strategy, Word
From bizarre golf to madcap tapping and swiping larks, here’s our pick of the best local multiplayer titles for iPhone...
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4.1

Full of Stars – a story-driven arcade game… in spaceFull of StarsA story-driven arcade game... in space

Tom Rolfe
May 9, 2017
Arcade, Games, Reviews
We've heard of choose-your-own-adventures, but this is a choose-your-own-action game with arcade tendencies – and somehow, it really...
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3.5

Pixel Drifters – fun, freemium top-down racingPixel DriftersFun, freemium top-down racing

Andy Price
April 18, 2017
Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Reviews
Pixel Drifters is a great, addictive racer that'll give Micro Machines a run for its money (or not......
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Price drop! Thrilling space racer Hyperburner goes free for the first timeHyperburnerThrilling space racer goes free!

Tom Rolfe
April 15, 2017
Arcade, Games
Apple updates its free App of the Week to celebrate this high-octane spaceflight game Need a little something...
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4.0

Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity gameEvergrowEnchanting space-based gravity game

Andy Price
March 16, 2017
Arcade, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Unique gameplay heads to iOS in this weirdly cute sci-fi puzzler-of-sorts Price: $2.99 / £2.99 Version: 1.0 Size: 117 MB Developer: Imagility...
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4.0

Review: Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity puzzle/shooter comboEvergrowCute little space puzzler/shooter

Andy Price
March 9, 2017
Arcade, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Unique gameplay heads to iOS in this weirdly cute sci-fi puzzler-of-sorts Price: $2.99 / £2.99 Version: 1.0 Size: 117 MB Developer: Imagility...
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4.0

Review: Lunar Explorer – design your own moon roverLunar ExplorerDesign your own moon rover

Tom Rolfe
January 17, 2017
Arcade, Car & Racing, Games
Design your own moon rover in this simple game of drawing and driving Price: Free (+optional IAP) Version:...
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4.7

PinOut! – endless neon pinball actionPinOut!Endless neon pinball action

Tom Rolfe
January 10, 2017
Arcade, Games, Reviews
Retro-futuristic reinvention of pinball Price: Free (unlock checkpoints for $1.99/£1.49) Version: 1.0.1 Size: 118 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Mediocre AB Mediocre...
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3.5

Angry Birds Blast – Rovio continues its freemium adventures…Angry Birds BlastRovio continues its freemium adventures...

Andy Price
January 6, 2017
Arcade, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Another Angry Birds game! Developer Rovio steps further again beyond the original series that made it famous Price: Free...
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    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

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    November 26, 2019
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    Craig Grannell
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    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

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

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    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
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    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
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    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
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    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
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    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
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