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This is a continuation of this previous thread. Since it was getting very close to the 5,000 thread mark, I figured it was time for a reset.

Post any deals you find, recommendations, requests for deals, etc. Please keep things as civil as possible. There's no such thing as a bad deal post and reviews are opinions.


Games in the App store are constantly going on sale. While I originally posted games and prices in this post, it's become almost impossible to keep up with it all. Feel free to post in this topic on good deals and games you enjoy. Developers are also encouraged to join in, especially if they are running promos or sales.

If you want to check out a particular game, try the following review sites, or ask in here so fellow CAG's can assist you.

Price Drop Sites

• 148 Apps
• App Shopper iOS / App Shopper Mac
• Free App Alert
• Touch Arcade
• Free App A Day

App & Game Review Sites

• IGN Wireless
• MacLife iPad
• MacLife iPod/iPhone
• Slide to Play
• Touch Arcade
• Touch Gen
• TUAW Games

Free App offers from Developers
• Get a free copy of the Number Fill app for iOS by sending an email to [email protected] with subject "iOSApp:" (while supplies last).

YouTube Video Reviews

• iPad Game Reviews
• iPhone\iPod Touch Game Reviews

Apple Game Center
Apple Game Center allows you to keep a friends list, track your in game achievements, and compare with your friends. Many games are starting to support this. Currently this only runs on iPod & iPhone, but an update will be coming soon that enables this for iPad users.

Make sure to checkout the official CAG Game Center Exchange Thread. You can post your game center name and see the names of your favorite CAG'rs. You can also exchange OpenFeint & Plus+ names there.

ITUNES GIFT CARD SALES
Gamestop: 6/8 to 6/14, $25 iTunes gift card for $20

Important Notes:

1. Make sure to check for periodic updates either in iTunes or on your iOS devices. For each release of new firmware, there's usually a bunch of games updated right afterward.

2. Some applications also go on sale by their authors when they reach 1 million download and similar milestones.

3. Apps often have specials the day before, during, and after holidays, regardless if said game/app is related to the holiday.

4. Newly released apps will often have a % or dollar amount off for a limited period of time to gain a large following quicker. While browsing the app store you can go to a particular type or genre and order according to release date. This can make finding new app discounts faster.

5. Make sure to backup your purchases in iTunes to CD/DVD for safe keeping. You can do this by clicking File-->Library-->Backup to Disc. Then choose all purchases, applications only, and full or incremental backup. How often is up to you, but I do this monthly, or more often if I buy a lot of apps.

6. Apps can be re-downloaded without incurring an extra charge if you previously purchased it. This is good if you have a crash and forget to backup your purchases. I don't know if this is a permanent feature so backing up regularly is still important.

7. I strongly advise not to buy iTunes Gift Cards by 3rd parties unless you know they can be trusted. Retail stores, receiving cards as gifts, etc are the best ways. There are many credit card scams, stolen cards, hacked cards going around, especially on Ebay.

8. If you are the victim of a iTunes Card scam or get your account locked due to one not all hope is lost. Apple has been fairly lenient on these issues. Call Apple directly at 1-800-MY-APPLE or check the iTunes Store support page. Also going to your local Apple Store to discuss it can help. The account locking is an automated process and can be reversed. This can take time so be cautious if you use gift cards from 3rd party sources.

9. If you somehow break your iOS device, you have some options. If you bought the Applecare warranty it should be covered for most items. If your Applecare ran out or you don't have one, try using one of the repair guides on iFixit to repair it yourself. Apple Stores have been known to give discounts if you bring in a iOS device that they will not fix since it's not in warranty. This discount however is very small.

10. Using a screen protector can extend the life of your device. Most stores carry these, but they can be hard to install. The best I have personally used are made by a company called Power Support. They have both clear and anti-glare protectors. They are easier to install because the protector is a firm yet thin piece of plastic. Two come in a pack, average price I've seen is $20. Griffin Technologies and Zagg are also very good.

11. Universal Apps have a small plus sign in the upper left corner next to their price. They can be played natively on both the iPad and iPod/iPhone. iPhone games that are not universal can still be played on the iPad with a lower resolution. Non universal iPad games cannot be played on the iPhone.


Recommended Games by Genre
Feel free to add games, genres or move titles as needed. This list is to give CAGs a chance to catch up on missed high-quality games and to get new users started on "can't miss" titles to download for their new idevice. Underlined titles are universal (ipad and iphone/ipod touch). Italic are iPad only.

Casual - Tiny Wings, Angry Birds, Doodle Jump, Fruit Ninja, Cut the Rope. World of Goo, Osmos, Bird Strike - GOLD EDITION, Parachute Ninja, Pilot Winds, Depict, Flight Control, Time Geeks: Find All!, Bird Zapper!, Tapper World Tour, Amazing Breaker
Shooter - Tilt to Live, Galaxy on Fire 2, Espgaluda II, Dodonpachi Resurrection, Space Miner: Space Ore Bust, Radiant, Warblade, MetalStorm: Online, Minotron 2112
F/TPS/Action - Shadowgun, N.O.V.A., N.O.V.A. 2, Infinity Blade, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, Dead Space, Shadow Guardian
Dual-Stick Shooter - Age of Zombies, Minigore, Solomon's Keep, Solomon's Boneyard
Action/Arcade - Jet Ball, Super Mega Worm, Zombie Highway, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Plunderland
Adventure - Super Brothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Broken Sword: Director's Cut, Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror Remastered, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, Monkey Island 2 Special Edition, Sam & Max Episode 1, Scarlett and the Spark of Life, Back to the Future Ep 1 HD, Back to the Future Ep 2 HD
Platformer - League of Evil, Mirror's Edge, Kami Retro, Pix'n Love Rush, Soosiz, Fastar!, Frogatto, Rolando, Rolando 2, Creepy Caverns, :Shift:, Robot Wants Kitty, Perfect Cell, Beyond Ynth, Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, Hoggy, Edge
Endless Runner - Hook Champ, Super QuickHook, Hook Worlds, Monster Dash, Solipskier, Robot Unicorn Attack, Inspector Gadget's MAD Dash, Run Like Hell! Deluxe
Tower Defense - Plants vs. Zombies, Holy Moly Dragons, Defender Chronicles, iBomber Defense, The Creeps!, Geodefense, Geodefense Swarm, Epic War TD, Sentinel Mars Defense, Sentinel Earth Defense, Sentinel Homeworld, Guns'n'Glory, TowerMadness
 RPG - Zenonia, Zenonia 2, Zenonia 3, Battleheart, Dungeon Hunter I & II, Across Age, Chaos Rings, Sacred Odyssey, Eternal Legacy, Secret of Mana (yes, that Secret of Mana :D), 100 Rogues
Puzzle - Azkend, Sparkle, Bejeweled 2, Dungeon Raid, Drop7, Puzzle Agent, Trainyard, Puzzle Quest 2, Crosslogic, bitFLIP, Love Battle Princess, Heroes of Kalevala, Antrim Escape 1/2
Card/Dice - Sword & Poker 1 & 2, World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend
Sim - Game Dev Story, Hot Springs Story, Sims: Ambitions
Strategy - Civilization Revolution, Trenches, Crystal War, Legendary Wars
Sports - NBA Jam, Backbreaker Football, Backbreaker 2, Flick Kick Field Goal
Fighting - Street Fighter IV, King of Fighters-i002
Racing - Asphalt 6, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed: Shift, Real Racing 2, Reckless Racing, Disc Drivin', Jet Car Stunts, Death Rally, Tires of Fury
Time Management - My Kingdom for the Princess 1 & 2, Hotel Mogul, Airport Mania, Roads of Rome HD
Board Games -Small World, Carcassonne, Catan, Words With Friends, Reiner Knizia's Samurai, Neuroshima Hex
Trivia - MovieCat, You Don't Know Jack
Hidden Object - Little Things, Pictureka
Non-Game Essentials - Appshopper, Atomic Web Browser, Stanza, CloudReaders, Flipbook, TuneIn Radio Pro, Dropbox, Air Video+, Evernote, Video Stream, mBox Mail, Genius Scan, Urban Spoon, Documents To Go Premium
 
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[quote name='mgford11']NBA jam plays with an awful framerate on my 4s, much worse than my ipad 2 or iphone 4. Idk what the deal is.[/QUOTE]

Odd, and it's not just you either. It would play alright on my old 3GS but there is serious frame rate issues. Weird because Shift 2 runs smooth as silk on the 4S, I even played the game on my phone and iPad 1 at the same time and the 4S version runs and loads far better. I guess NBA Jam isn't optimized for the 4S for whatever reason and is baffling that it would go on for this long.
 
if you "like" the apple itunes FB page, you can get a free code for Where's My Water. going to check it out right now.

i think i only played NBA Jam once on my new 4S, didn't recall any slowdown. i'll have to check that out as well.

new update for Super Stickman Golf just added another 6 courses.
 
[quote name='Stimes']A little off topic but I just got a e-mail saying EA games bought out PopCap games. Not sure if I like that or not...[/QUOTE]

That happened in July, but yeah, I agree.
 
[quote name='murph17']if you "like" the apple itunes FB page, you can get a free code for Where's My Water. going to check it out right now.

i think i only played NBA Jam once on my new 4S, didn't recall any slowdown. i'll have to check that out as well.

new update for Super Stickman Golf just added another 6 courses.[/QUOTE]

There is no game greater than Super Stickman Golf on any system ever. Greatest game of all time!
 
[quote name='mkernan']That happened in July, but yeah, I agree.[/QUOTE]

Well, to be honest, if it lights a fire under popcaps asses to start releasing some of the no brainer titles, i'm all for it.

It's unbelievable that they haven't ported bejeweled 3 to iOS yet and PvZ on iPad has less content then iPhone?!?!
 
[quote name='Alcedes']PvZ on iPad has less content then iPhone?!?![/QUOTE]

Really? Can you elaborate on that? I was going to play PvZ HD.
 
[quote name='Vegan']Really? Can you elaborate on that? I was going to play PvZ HD.[/QUOTE]

They added zen garden for the iPhone version a while ago, still none for the iPad.
 
Please consider if you post codes on this thread that it's the most inefficient method of code delivery for people who do want the code, and most intrusive to every viewer who doesn't actually need the code. For example, if someone else posts 20 codes and you want one, then you'd have to go through up to 20 followup posts to determine whether the code you see in the OP is taken or not.

And, if you're not interested in the code, you have to wade through 20 posts of "Thanks" and "someone else used it without posting". Also, I don't believe an anonymous user needs to register in order to get codes off this thread, which means it'd be easy for someone to write a script to do it automatically from some anonymous source.
 
[quote name='Alcedes']Well, to be honest, if it lights a fire under popcaps asses to start releasing some of the no brainer titles, i'm all for it.

It's unbelievable that they haven't ported bejeweled 3 to iOS yet and PvZ on iPad has less content then iPhone?!?![/QUOTE]

My PopCap wish list for iOS:
Heavy Weapon
Pizza Frenzy
Hammer Heads
Venice
 
[quote name='Brian234']Also, I don't believe an anonymous user needs to register in order to get codes off this thread, which means it'd be easy for someone to write a script to do it automatically from some anonymous source.[/QUOTE]

Seems like a lot of work for an iOS game.
 
iPad = free but have to pay for 2 chapters (only 1 chapter)

iPhone = $1 but have to pay for only 1 chapter (includes 2 chapters)

The iPhone version is for free right now
 
Modern War is the main FAAD game right now.
"Become the most powerful Commander and take over the world! Build up your base, complete missions, and battle other players!
Brought to you by Funzio, makers of the #1 hit game Crime City!"

Mortal Skies 2 is the current OpenFeint FGOTD.
"Mortal Skies 2 is a Classic Shoot Em Up arcade action game with action packed gameplay and awesome graphics. Discover this fast paced shoot em up action game with hours, even days of fun. Collecting all achievements will keep you challenged to unlock extra planes."

Tiny Journey (regular and HD) has dropped to FREE for the first time.
"In the world of Tiny Journey, as a railroad manager, your task is to keep the train run safely.
However, the journey is full of risks. The train can't finish it all by itself. It needs your help to avoid road cones, disable electricity and even rewind time.
Sounds easy, eh?
Be ware it's not as simple as you imagined.
Many challenges lie before your journey.
Can you overcome them?
Once you're into it, it's hard to put it down."
 
[quote name='Alcedes']They added zen garden for the iPhone version a while ago, still none for the iPad.[/QUOTE]

I wanted to say that you are right, that the iPhone/iPod version does have Zen garden, but then again the iPad version does have the survival challenges and an iPad exclusive mini-game.

I haven't played the iPad version yet as I don't own an iPad but if one of those survival challenges is the endless one then that would make up for the lack of Zen garden, IF you were looking at this from perspect of trying to get a lot of money to buy everything in the game.

So I won't say one version is better than the other but I agree that all versions should all have the same things. i'd imagine it's too late to do this but I wish PopCap would make all their games universal like they do with the ones made under their "4th & Battery" division.
 
[quote name='Alcedes']Well, to be honest, if it lights a fire under popcaps asses to start releasing some of the no brainer titles, i'm all for it.

It's unbelievable that they haven't ported bejeweled 3 to iOS yet and PvZ on iPad has less content then iPhone?!?![/QUOTE]

didn't it take them like a month to simply fix the zen ball in peggle HD? They're a slow ass company that rakes in money running on autopilot. I wish PvZ HD had the same content the iphone has, but that's asking them to do work.
 
I agree that this posting of codes in this thread needs to stop. You can announce that you have codes here (to PM them individually to those interested), but it's too unorganized to just post a bunch of codes up.
 
[quote name='JohnDM']Wait, free ios games from EA? Ok, that's ALMOST forgivable for stunts like no universal apps and the whole Tetris "T-Club" thing. Actually, no it doesn't but a free game is a free game. Just wish the Sims titles were for iPad as well.

Also EA has a page devoted to its ios/android "daily deals" at eamobile.com/dailydeals with new deals hitting a 9 a.m. PST so I imagine we may get a few more free games out of them.[/QUOTE]

ea has been giving free games throughout the year. i know i got the new tiger woods, a hunting game, and some other weird shit free from them lol
 
I'll gladly take the free games, but I really dislike the fact that they removed the old Tetris game from the App Store, which means I lost my purchase.
 
I'm sure others have said similar, but Space Miner: Space Ore Bust is one of my absolute favourite iOS games, there's no reason at all not to get it for free.
 
[quote name='topplehat']I'll gladly take the free games, but I really dislike the fact that they removed the old Tetris game from the App Store, which means I lost my purchase.[/QUOTE]

It's not available to download from your purchased list? I looked at mine and TRIS is listed in there. That game was pulled YEARS ago.

Update:
Tris just downloaded, though it's not in the app store. However, NetShare is not in my purchased list. I'm pretty sure that I bought it! I probably have the ipa somewhere... I should see if it still works. :)
 
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[quote name='billydeewilliams']ea has been giving free games throughout the year. i know i got the new tiger woods, a hunting game, and some other weird shit free from them lol[/QUOTE]

Oh yeah... that was a funny one. I kept killing deer with headshots until I realized that you get more points for shooting the heart. There's a penalty for headshots. All those years of "AIM FOR THE HEAD!" had failed me.
 
I went to Gamestop yesterday and they had $25 itune cards on sale for $20. I didn't check for the price of the $50 but the $25 had a white sticker with handwritten price of $20.
 
Sad Princess drops to FREE for the first time as one of the FAAD featured games.
"This is a tale of girl meets boy. Actually, it’s a tale of princess meets prince, prince gets
kidnapped, and princess goes out on an action-packed quest for revenge, peace, and love.
This ain’t your grandma’s fairytale…"
 
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