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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='Kush']I figured I might as well throw it out here too--since you guys and gals would be the most interested--but I'm currently giving away some codes for Drawn: The Painted Tower HD (details HERE).[/QUOTE]

That is a contest, not a true free game. Everyone can't get one.
 
Reiner Knizia's Ingenious for iPad has dropped to .99 for the first time.
"The much larger screen of the iPad is perfectly suited to Ingenious’ brightly coloured tile laying game action, and in this version there is a special mode which allows two players to play the game opposite each other, just like in a real board game.
The high res screen of the iPad perfectly suits the colours of the game, and the iPad’s super-intuitive controls make it so easy to place those tiles!"
 
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 for the iPad is on sale for $.99. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it, the iPhone version has been 99 cents before but not the iPad version.
http://appshopper.com/games/ultimate-mortal-kombat-3-for-ipad

It looks like Scene it? Movies 2 for the iPad came out this month and now is on sale for free through the 30th, it about 1 GB but I think it's going to be worth it.
http://appshopper.com/games/scene-it-movies-2-hd
iPhone version (500 MB) also free
http://appshopper.com/games/scene-it-movies
 
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Alicia Darkstone: The Mysterious Abduction Deluxe is FREE for today only.
""Alicia Darkstone: The Mysterious Abduction!" is a classic hidden object game set in a grim, Gothic world. You take on the role of a highly intelligent, beautiful noble woman with a passion for cracking the most cunning of riddles.
Enjoy beautiful, hand-drawn graphics and ambient music on the trail for clues as you become immersed in the unfolding story of a mysterious disappearance."
 
Braveheart is the new main FAAD game.
"Braveheart is a dynamic action / role-playing game with a unique combat system. King has sent you, the brave knight Richard, in search of the Holy Grail - an ancient chalice that has been protected for centuries by the most powerful creature on Earth, the Great Dragon! The king has promised the person who finds it not only half of the kingdom, but also his beautiful daughter’s hand in marriage. But uncovering this treasure will not be easy. You must use various tactics to fight the dangerous enemies and overcome the treacherous obstacles that stand in your way. Can you conquer the dark forces against you to find the Grail and claim your prize?"

Ninja Nation is also being featured on FAAD right now.
"Enter the world of mystique, where ninjas live in an ancient village and become the head boss! Expand and rule the village, build more than 190 buildings and protect your villagers by improving your Ninjutsu! Challenge and battle with cruel enemies!
Begin your legend, create your own ninja world on iPhone! You, who have a strong sense of justice and ready to help the weak, fight over other enemies!"

Bubble Bubble 2 is the latest OpenFeint FGOTD.
"The inspiration of Bubble Bubble 2 came from deep-sea fish and bright Neon Concept look good together. The pretty Neon fish need to survive, and raise it bigger!
To survive, dodge yourself with accelerometer to run away from evil fishes coming after you.
Yet the game is simple, it is so catchy and works well for killing time."

Warehouse 51 is being showcased by Great App a Day.
"Warehouse 51 is a puzzle game for your iPhone and iPod Touch.
You've been enlisted at a secret military base, doing odd jobs in a mysterious warehouse, with just your wits and an old, smoke-belching bulldozer."

Falling Bill is the current offering from Free App Calendar.
"Have you ever wondered what skydiving feels like? If you have, then this game is undoubtedly for you! You'll make a jump with Bill and you'll see everything as if it were real! You'll see blood-thirsty birds, uncontrolled helicopters, floating boxes and gallons of blood.
But unlike real jumps, your life won't be endangered! When you're done with exploring the sky you can just let Bill continue falling without you... and without a parachute."
 
[quote name='NoMeDigas']Actually, mkernan mentioned it here. That's when I bought it.[/QUOTE]
Ok, thanks mkernan!

[quote name='Azuvidexus']Gameloft: To celebrate Memorial Day we have $0.99 iPhone & iPad sales Including Fast Five & Sacred Odyssey!

[/QUOTE]
Thanks, how is Fast Five the Movie Game?
 
[quote name='Stimes']Ok, thanks mkernan!


Thanks, how is Fast Five the Movie Game?[/QUOTE]

its fun but its not as good as asphalt 6. worth the 99
 
[quote name='prateeko']Is this the best DJ app?[/QUOTE]

I'm not on iPad but I have tap dj, future dj and djay, and they all have strengths and weaknesses. Tap DJ's decks are more responsive but there is no bpm detection, djay sounds a bit better when scratching and has automix, and future dj also has automix but is less tactile. Both djay and future dj allow audio splitting so you can cue with headphones of you have an adaptor. Unfortunately, none of those are universal at this point, but tap dj and djay on iPhone are only $1, future dj is $2 right now.
 
[quote name='FlipSide']Doom Knight FREE for a limited time. Great game for DOOM fans, as far as I can tell Ipad only.

Supremacy Wars HD Also on sale for $0.99[/QUOTE]
There is also an iPhone-compatible version of Dooms Knight. It may or may not still be available for free. The page description says free, but if you click on it in the AppStore, it asks if you want to be charged for the download.

EDIT: Definitely not on sale anymore. Page reflects the .99 download price now.
 
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Ninjatown: Trees of Doom

Down to 99 cents for memorial day weekend. This game is badass, probably my favorite game in the climbing genre. Great graphics, tight gameplay, frequent free content updates, what more could you ask for in app store game??? If you haven't gotten this one don't miss it.

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Puzzle Quest 2

down to 4.99 from 6.99 just for the weekend. I haven't played this one yet, but really enjoyed the first game. Any one care to chime in with thoughts on it, would be greatly appreciated!
 
Does anyone know if there are cheaper places to get books for the iPad? We use audible for our audio books, but I just bought my bride an iPad for a month long trip overseas and would like to throw a few books on it, but most on iTunes are in the $13 price range.
 
[quote name='Cigarl']Does anyone know if there are cheaper places to get books for the iPad? We use audible for our audio books, but I just bought my bride an iPad for a month long trip overseas and would like to throw a few books on it, but most on iTunes are in the $13 price range.[/QUOTE]

Download the Nook (and maybe Kindle if they do it too?) app! I use it on my iPhone non stop and find B&N coupons all the time. Super easy/convenient! :)
 
Creeps holiday edition for iPad is on sale for .99$. Down from $1.99. I think it's universal app. Too bad the original is not on sale. :cry:
 
Unbelievably, the just-released House of Mice is FREE for Memorial Day.
"'House of Mice' is a brand new type of puzzle game based on the conflicts between a cat and a horde of mischievous mice inside a house.


When you roll the mouse, it changes into a bomb. You have to avoid obstacles in the house to get your hands on the cheese to gain points and to use them to get the cat.
The game play is simple as you only need to swipe the screen, but the game offers excitement in many ways, such as having to break or avoid boxes; moving objects or electricity sockets and controlling invisible forces such as magnets and wind from fans. You have to create your own route, using cannons and pipes.
You’ll get addicted as you try to get the best time and score. "

Starbase Command is also currently available for FREE.
"Starbase Command is a turret defense game which puts you in command of a starbase under attack. Your goal is to survive for as long as possible, driving up your score as you build new defenses and destroy incoming waves of enemies."

A nostalgic old school title, Hack RUN is FREE for a limited time.
"Hack your way into the heart of a mysterious organization to uncover their secrets. Hack RUN is a game which uses 'old school' command prompts (like DOS or UNIX) that simulate a real operating system. Learn the commands of each system to help you navigate through your adventure.
As you hack into their systems, you will learn about the organization and the people who work there. Read files and emails to find clues and riddles which will give you access to more accounts. Data found on their systems will help you learn about the motives of the organization, and how dark their plans can get. You may also discover dirty little secrets about the employees as well.
Hacking into new accounts or discovering key information will increase your skill level. As you achieve your goals, you will move closer and closer to the final achievement; over 50 levels deep!"
 
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Ninjatown: Trees of Doom

Down to 99 cents for memorial day weekend. This game is badass, probably my favorite game in the climbing genre. Great graphics, tight gameplay, frequent free content updates, what more could you ask for in app store game??? If you haven't gotten this one don't miss it.

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Puzzle Quest 2

down to 4.99 from 6.99 just for the weekend. I haven't played this one yet, but really enjoyed the first game. Any one care to chime in with thoughts on it, would be greatly appreciated![/QUOTE]

Puzzle Quest 2 is a great game (huge fan of the series). There are some major flaws though. One, there are way too many puzzle mini games. Doing a puzzle for looting, breaking down doors, disarming traps, etc... gets REALLY old after the first couple. PQ1 was far more streamlined than PQ2 and the puzzle mini games were much more rewarding.

The graphics are vastly superior to PQ1, which is a big selling point. I really dig the art style. I do not, however, dig the loading/delay times all of this causes. Between conversations, there is a wait time of roughly 5-10 seconds before you can move again. Loading times happen just about every minute (zone swapping, entering battles/minigames, etc...). All the load/delay stacks up to be a very long time of doing nothing.

The core gameplay is no different. Just new classes, new mana colors, weapons/armor actually can be used in combat now, and sometimes they change the grid size and add dud blocks. Doesn't make too big of a difference. I rarely ever use my equipment in combat (as a Rogue) and all the extra mana does is drag out matches a little longer because you have to gather more mana to cast spells now.

Overall, PQ1 is a much better experience than PQ2. That's not to say PQ2 is bad, just don't go in expecting a better experience than with PQ1.
 
[quote name='Dimsdale']Unbelievably, the just-released House of Mice is FREE for Memorial Day.[/QUOTE]

Excellent game. Surprised it went under my radar until this. Definately recommended (especially for free!).
 
[quote name='Dimsdale']Unbelievably, the just-released House of Mice is FREE for Memorial Day.
[/QUOTE]

Hmm... It's listed as 99 cents rights now (3 a.m. PDT). Yet, the free giveaway is still listed in the app details. Apparently it was only free for the day BEFORE Memorial Day. :cry:
 
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[quote name='ZoneFighter']Scene It? Movies 2 HD
Is free today.
http://appshopper.com/link/scene-it-movies[/QUOTE]


It was reported two days ago

[quote name='Stimes']Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 for the iPad is on sale for $.99. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it, the iPhone version has been 99 cents before but not the iPad version.
http://appshopper.com/games/ultimate-mortal-kombat-3-for-ipad

It looks like Scene it? Movies 2 for the iPad came out this month and now is on sale for free through the 30th, it about 1 GB but I think it's going to be worth it.
http://appshopper.com/games/scene-it-movies-2-hd
iPhone version (500 MB) also free
http://appshopper.com/games/scene-it-movies[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']So to get the code for eeets in Heist do you need to beat every last stage or just a certain % of them?[/QUOTE]

Just a certain percentage. A 100% completion earns something else relating to the Macheist bundle, which was posted in the thread earlier.
 
I had never played a hidden object game before, but I got a bunch of them during the Big Fish sale. Today I tried playing one on the subway... big mistake. I fell asleep playing and missed my stop. Heh. Luckily no one took the iPhone from my hand. I guess some people are into these games but they're way too sleepy for me.
 
Cubed Rally Racer is the new OpenFeint FGOTD.
"Cubed Rally Racer is an 3d isometric rally car racing game where each level is randomly generated. Race around the track collecting gas/boost cans trying to get the best time. Think Dirt meets RC Pro-Am meets Canabalt.
* Over 40 different types of sections!
* Thousands of possible track combinations!
* Challenge friends to beat your time on any level using OpenFeint's challenge system.
* 8bit style 3d graphics.
* Configurable controls.
* Track elements such as: Curves, Jumps, Whoops, Walls, Ships, Gophers and Cows!
* Randomly generated levels!
* Facebook and Twitter integration!
* Unlock up to 99 sections!
* OpenFeint Leaderboard and Achievements!
* Ghost car shows the best time!"

Shadow Cities is the latest FAAD main game.
"Global location based MMORPG that turns your city into a gripping game. Conquer your neighborhood!
Magic has been gone for centuries and Shadow Spirits have taken over the world. Now it’s time to reconquer the world, city by city.
Gameplay consists of exploring neighborhoods, hunting down rogue spirits, and obtaining new spells as you level. Two teams compete for the dominance of the world’s cities."
 
[quote name='illennium']I had never played a hidden object game before, but I got a bunch of them during the Big Fish sale. Today I tried playing one on the subway... big mistake. I fell asleep playing and missed my stop. Heh. Luckily no one took the iPhone from my hand. I guess some people are into these games but they're way too sleepy for me.[/QUOTE]

They're perfect for before bedtime. As you found out I guess.
 
Popstar Physics (Save Toshi 2) has just been released and is currently available for FREE.
"Do you love great physics puzzle games? Are you ready to save the world?
The adorable mega pop-star Toshi has been kidnapped by the evil demons… again! This time they used her DNA to create zombie clones and locked her soul up in the dungeons of hell. Without her supernatural demon-killing dancing powers to protect us, the evil lord of demons can now easily take over the world!
Your job is to crush all the zombie clones by shooting their 3D castles with a limited number of shots. This clever game combines simple controls, a ton of gameplay elements and most importantly - a 3rd dimension to puzzle solving, to create a unique physics puzzler that is way more fun than anything you’ve ever played before.
Do you have what it takes? If you succeed, you will help free Toshi's soul, win her heart and save the rest of us from eternal damnation! (Thank you very much)
Save Toshi, save the world!"
 
What's up with Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad? It seems to be 99 cents (TOTAL bargain), but I can't buy it -- I get a message that it's being modified and to try later.
 
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