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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='rapsodist']Aw, all taken. Looks like two of them were taken by lurkers. I really would've loved to have that.[/QUOTE]

You can have my copy. I'm not really interested in watching this. Check your PM
 
[quote name='porieux']Haha, do you know what day they put them out then?[/QUOTE]


Tuesday is the day for release of the cards. I think somebody mentioned that they didn't do the app cards for last week.

Now I just have to debate if I want to walk the 45 minutes it would take to get to one at work.
 
Suicide Kings is currently available for FREE. Since I've been addicted to Poker Pals lately, this is a definite download for me.
"Suicide Kings is the ultimate fast action poker puzzle game that combines fast hands with fast thinking for an addictive double shot of poker fun! Drop the Flop to the River and score fast or take your time and set yourself up for the perfect hand. Suicide Kings is the perfect way to get your Texas Hold'em fix anytime, anywhere!
As three card 'Flops' slide across the table, you have to move them in to the 'River'. Once there, you can choose any five cards to build the best poker hand you can. The better the hand -- the better the payout.
As the stakes increase, so does the speed. Can you think fast and tap even faster? Use 'Focus' to temporarily stop time allowing you to catch a breather or plot out your course."
 
[quote name='PrarieD0G']Can't believe this went free. Sweet game. Join league "CAG" if/when you play it so you can compete against us weekly.[/QUOTE]Thanks! Joined the league :)
 
[quote name='Dimsdale']I have the entire "30 for 30" series on Blu-ray. Great stuff if you like sports films.[/QUOTE]

Lucky dog. I'm still waiting on Best Buy's exclusivity to run out, which should be in a couple weeks, I think. But even then I'll have to wait for a sale.

[quote name='Cimpy101']You can have my copy. I'm not really interested in watching this. Check your PM[/QUOTE]

Thank you so much! This was my favorite of all the 30 for 30 films.
 
[quote name='EvilIA']Tuesday is the day for release of the cards. I think somebody mentioned that they didn't do the app cards for last week.

Now I just have to debate if I want to walk the 45 minutes it would take to get to one at work.[/QUOTE]



Thanks for the info. It's Tuesday and I'm at a Starbucks right now and still don't see any. It's a 'nice' SB too with a Clover machine. Do they usually put the cards out by the registers? Not that big a deal I'm mostly just curious.
 
[quote name='porieux']Thanks for the info. It's Tuesday and I'm at a Starbucks right now and still don't see any. It's a 'nice' SB too with a Clover machine. Do they usually put the cards out by the registers? Not that big a deal I'm mostly just curious.[/QUOTE]

If you have your iPod/iPhone with you you can use the browser to connect to starbucks.yahoo.com and download the songs directly. I tired it only once and didn't see an app only the music. There is also a starbucks app that you can click on network while your in store.

The cards I've seen in numerous places. At the register, where you pickup your drink and the "condiment" bar. Don't be afraid to ask.
 
Chain Surfer is the new main FAAD game.
"Can You Tame The Chain?
Easy to play, yet tricky to master, Chain Surfer will challenge the senses of even the most avid gamer. Three different game modes, each with its own amateur and professional setting offers every gamer the opportunity to enjoy chain surfing, without the risk of serious injury!
Perfect a variety of tricks utilising the innovative ‘Tricktionary’ before entering the game. Unlock locations, game modes and numerous achievements in Game Centre and Openfeint. You can even brag to your friends through Facebook and Twitter!
Complete an unlimited series of levels in Arcade, smash the leader boards with huge multiplier combos in Freestyle and last as long as you can in Against The Clock, all accompanied by a fresh and street soundtrack.
Challenging all your skills Chain Surfer, is controlled through the use of tilting technology, touch screen gestures and the need for perfect timing, all aided with the help of our original Trick Timing Indicator [TTI].

"

God of Fight is another FAAD featured freebie.
"You emerge from the battle haze of your most recent campaign to find yourself stranded on a mysterious island. The machinations of an evil tyrant have enclosed the island in dark magic, trapping you with his vicious host. The only key to a magical ship capable of escape is guarded by the evil tyrant himself. Now begins your fight for freedom…"

The stellar Jet Ball is once again the OpenFeint FGOTD.
"Destroy all static and moving bricks and obstacles to win the level. Touch and move left or right the pulsing circle under the pad to control it. Touch anywhere higher with another finger (use multi-touch) to release a ball, launch a rocket or shoot with plasma gun.
Shining blocks contain bonuses that can seriously change the situation. Green power-ups will help you to cope the task – such as ball splits, rocket launcher, plasma gun, fire ball, acid ball, magnet, shield and so on. Try to avoid red power-downs, that can speed up balls, decrease board size, make balls flight trajectory unpredictable or even explode the board.
The perfect choice for all fans of arcade games such as arkanoid or breakout!"
 
The just-released word game W.E.L.D.E.R. has already dropped down to a .99 sale. I was interested in this when it was released but I didn't want to pay $1.99 for it. For the CAG-worthy price of .99, though, I'll be grabbing me a copy.
"Weld words in the word machine! Create clever combos and multiply your score using gem and gold tiles. Increase your vocabulary using iOS 5’s in-built dictionary – discover definitions of words you never even knew existed! Earn powerful special abilities like Group, Reverse, and Jump Swaps, and complete particularly tricky terms with blank wooden pieces. Also supports iOS 5’s iCloud saving feature!"
 
[quote name='Dimsdale']The just-released word game W.E.L.D.E.R. has already dropped down to a .99 sale. I was interested in this when it was released but I didn't want to pay $1.99 for it. For the CAG-worthy price of .99, though, I'll be grabbing me a copy.
"Weld words in the word machine! Create clever combos and multiply your score using gem and gold tiles. Increase your vocabulary using iOS 5’s in-built dictionary – discover definitions of words you never even knew existed! Earn powerful special abilities like Group, Reverse, and Jump Swaps, and complete particularly tricky terms with blank wooden pieces. Also supports iOS 5’s iCloud saving feature!"[/QUOTE]

i bought this game at 2 bucks and don't feel bad since it's universal. Great game for a dollar if your into scrabble/tetris type games.
 
Tap Tap Muppets is the new main FAAD game.
"Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal and the rest of the gang for the most sensational, inspirational, and celebrational TAP TAP music game ever!
TAP TAP MUPPETS features six full tracks — three of the most memorable songs from the tribute compilation, The Green Album, and three songs from the soundtrack to the movie event of the holidays, The Muppets!"

Red's Escape is the current OpenFeint FGOTD.
"Based on the hit movie Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, Red's Escape is an adventure game centered on avoiding enemies and scoring points as you climb the different stages of the witch's tower. Red ascends the tower using her belt, which is used like a grappling hook to grab objects and swing Red to new heights. A simple tap-to-throw interface makes the game simple to learn but difficult to master...finding the right rhythm to your throws is the key! Along the way various enemies and obstacles will attempt to derail the player, from gun-toting piggies, sharp spikes, and a maniacal witch. And chasing Red all the while is Gretel, a lederhosen-clad, pastry-fueled behemoth who wants nothing more than to crush the life out of her!"
 
My son and I are huge MineCraft fans so I got this new app right away. Surprised to find out it doesn't seem to have any mining, bad gys, music or really any of the stuff that makes MC awesome. So far it's fairly lame. It also crashes super often. Hope some updates cme out soon.
 
JUST RELEASED: SPY MOUSE HD - http://appshopper.com/games/spy-mouse-hd / http://itunes.apple.com/app/spy-mouse-hd/id471112976?mt=8

I've played the original iPhone/iPod touch version and well if you have an iPad I simply cannot recommend this title enough. Now sure I'm one of those people that will try to accomplish every goal in every level as opposed to some who will just breeze through all the levels, but even if that's all you do you'd still enjoy this one. I know if I had an iPad I'd be all over this.
 
[quote name='BREVITY']My son and I are huge MineCraft fans so I got this new app right away. Surprised to find out it doesn't seem to have any mining, bad gys, music or really any of the stuff that makes MC awesome. So far it's fairly lame. It also crashes super often. Hope some updates cme out soon.[/QUOTE]

Well that sucks, I was tempted to buy this for my son but now maybe I'll wait. I didn't know it was going be that watered down, thanks for the info.


In for the new Age of Zombies, thanks for that. Looking at the app it shows a $.99 in-app-purchase to unlock all levels. Does that mean that you can't complete the game with out it or are there more levels that are not shown in the game? I don't mind buying the in app purchase but not if I can unlock the levels for free by playing though the game, well any info would be great, thanks.
 
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[quote name='Stimes']Well that sucks, I was tempted to buy this for my son but now maybe I'll wait. I didn't know it was going be that watered down, thanks for the info.


In for the new Age of Zombies, thanks for that. Looking at the app it shows a $.99 in-app-purchase to unlock all levels. Does that mean that you can't complete the game with out it or are there more levels that are not shown in the game? I don't mind buying the in app purchase but not if I can unlock the levels for free by playing though the game, well any info would be great, thanks.[/QUOTE]

you have to complete the game, stage by stage...the level unlocker lets you play any stage you want...basically, pay $1 for the game to auto-complete itself
 
I figure there has to be some Superman fans in this forum.

Superman HD came out yesterday.
Information I read said it would be 99 cents...but it's showing as $1.29 at the link below.

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/superman/id469341118?mt=8

Here's a gameplay trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_CeSqlOCnE&feature=player_embedded#!

I think I'll be checking this out later tonight.

EDIT: Sorry. Realize this is not a sale or price drop but thought a Superman iOS game was worthy of mentioning.
 
[quote name='yedgee']I figure there has to be some Superman fans in this forum.

Superman HD came out yesterday.
Information I read said it would be 99 cents...but it's showing as $1.29 at the link below.

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/superman/id469341118?mt=8

Here's a gameplay trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_CeSqlOCnE&feature=player_embedded#!

I think I'll be checking this out later tonight.

EDIT: Sorry. Realize this is not a sale or price drop but thought a Superman iOS game was worthy of mentioning.[/QUOTE]

ive been waiting awhile for this...so i can spare the extra $0.30
 
[quote name='breakingcustoms']ive been waiting awhile for this...so i can spare the extra $0.30[/QUOTE]

This is actually off the New Zealand itunes, not US, so the $1.29 is in New Zealand currency
 
[quote name='BREVITY']My son and I are huge MineCraft fans so I got this new app right away. Surprised to find out it doesn't seem to have any mining, bad gys, music or really any of the stuff that makes MC awesome. So far it's fairly lame. It also crashes super often. Hope some updates cme out soon.[/QUOTE]
Ouch, was really hoping for more. I was waiting for some reviews or a lite version myself. So how about the performance of the game, is it choppy, are the graphics worse than computer(considerably)? How watered down is the creative-mode, hardly any blocks, etc? I really hope it gets patched, seemed like a buy if it was more comparable to the PC version.

Thanks for the info for the rest of us.
 
used a How to Cook code and marked off some that were already used.

In exchange, here's 4 Winning Time codes since I didn't see a spot for those on the spreadsheet

YJEXN9R4WRYP
KKWY9NHKW93R
YPFA3FLY9KXY
L3L6P6YW9769
 
[quote name='gsrjedi']used a How to Cook code and marked off some that were already used.

In exchange, here's 4 Winning Time codes since I didn't see a spot for those on the spreadsheet

YJEXN9R4WRYP
KKWY9NHKW93R
YPFA3FLY9KXY
L3L6P6YW9769[/QUOTE]

Used the second code: KKWY9NHKW93R

Thanks so much!!
 
[quote name='Alcedes']is this from the same guys that did battle heart? cuz this looks identical but reskinned lol.[/QUOTE]

It's by Triniti. They've got tons of games, especially the All-in-one Gamebox 1 and 2, out on the iOS market. They take good/great games from others and make fair-to-pretty-good rehashes and sell them for $1 or $0. Most of the stuff they do is worth picking up to try out, but I rarely grab a Triniti game until it hits free.

RagManX
 
[quote name='gsrjedi']used a How to Cook code and marked off some that were already used.

In exchange, here's 4 Winning Time codes since I didn't see a spot for those on the spreadsheet

YJEXN9R4WRYP
KKWY9NHKW93R
YPFA3FLY9KXY
L3L6P6YW9769[/QUOTE]

All 4 codes used (3 by lurkers :( )
 
[quote name='gundamxzero']Ouch, was really hoping for more. I was waiting for some reviews or a lite version myself. So how about the performance of the game, is it choppy, are the graphics worse than computer(considerably)? How watered down is the creative-mode, hardly any blocks, etc? I really hope it gets patched, seemed like a buy if it was more comparable to the PC version.

Thanks for the info for the rest of us.[/QUOTE]

Played it on iPad 2, iPhone 4s, iPod Touch and it plays good for what it is. It's all the time creative mod. No crafting, no real exploring or mining, night, animals, enemies ect. Sounds lame but I played enough to start a little fort. There are very few blocks. Ack writting this down makes it sound bad. I say wait.
 
[quote name='paulcalypse']Thanks for the tip! Burn the Rope provided me a couple hours of fun, so I am glad to get this one for free too.[/QUOTE]

Free is good, heads up that there's an IAP for ad removal. I don't mind developers putting out free games with ads to make a living, but if you advertise that your app is free for a day and have IAP to remove ads, it's a little disingenuous.
 
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