Wednesday June 12
09:30
Deus Ex: The Fall Should be a Reason to Love Mobile...
When Deus Ex: The Fall was announced as a mobile title, the reaction could be clearly delineated into two camps: mobile gamers intrigued by this deep franchise making its way to mobile, and by ‘core’ gamers who were outraged that a new Deus Ex game wouldn’t be coming to consoles and PC. As if it had to. As if they had a right to it. As if it was...
09:03
Kyubo Review
Kyubo Review
By Rob Rich on June 12th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BLOCK SHUFFLING SPIRITSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Kyubo is a little rough at times, but it’s a pretty clever puzzle platformer regardless.
Developer: Chestnut Studio
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5...
08:03
Lullabytes Review
Lullabytes Review
By Angela LaFollette on June 12th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SLEEPY TIMEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Lullabytes puts baby to sleep with classical music, detects crying and plays soft tracks to help baby drift back to sleep and includes a sleep diary for parents. What’s not to love?
...
07:03
Musyc Review
Musyc Review
By Chris Kirby on June 12th, 2013
Our Rating: :: RICH SIMPLICITYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Is it a music-creation app, a physics app, an educational app, or something else? The answer is yes.
Developer: Fingerlab
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 3
iPad Integration...
06:03
PYXL Review
PYXL Review
By David Rabinowitz on June 12th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SPINNING PIXELiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
PYXL is a casual action-arcade game with simple and addictive gameplay, but lacks a substantial amount of depth.
Developer: Perpetually Beta
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device...
Tuesday June 11
16:36
E3 2013: Square Enix Brings Deus Ex and BloodMasque...
While we didn’t get a chance to sit down with anyone from Square Enix, we did get to see a couple of cool games coming to the iPad.
Deus Ex: The Fall, looks like a full-on console-like game set in the Cyberpunk Deus Ex universe, with some gorgeous visuals. Check it out:
BloodMasque looks a lot like a Final Fantasy-style JRPG, only it seems to...
14:15
Come See What iOS 7 Looks Like On Your iPhone
Come See What iOS 7 Looks Like On Your iPhone
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
So, now that we know more about iOS 7 and it’s new design and features, a lot of us might be wondering what it would look like on our iPhone. Well, to make it easy on you, we’ve posted links to a few videos that you can watch on your iPhone...
13:50
E3 2013: Gameloft Goes Large With Five New Titles fo...
Modern Combat 5: This flagship Gameloft first-person shooter (FPS) title is now at number five, with a new engine that the folks at E3 can’t talk about, but boy is it pretty. PLan to play this one out loud sometime before the end of the year.
Brothers in Arms 3: Another shooter, this one is less dual stick control, and more about flicking,...
13:35
The Walking Dead: 400 Days To Follow Five New Charac...
The Walking Dead: 400 Days To Follow Five New Characters This Summer
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Telltale Games has announced that The Walking Dead: Season One is set to receive an all-new installment of downloadable content, available this summer on iOS. The Walking Dead: 400 Days takes players on a journey...
13:30
Koloid Review
Koloid Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BASIC FILTERINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
It’s certainly an unique way of adding new effects to photos, but Koloid lacks some essential features, making it more of a novelty than a handy tool.
Developer: 19th Century Apps...
12:56
E3 2013: Konami Plans Four New Mobile Titles, Coming...
Domo Jump: Bounce your little monster, Domo Kun, up and up and up, fueling each jump with candy. Tilt your way up the screen with this pretty pretty jumping game from Konami, developed by Kung Fu Factory.
Slot Revolution: Another Kung Fu Factory developed game, to be published by Konami this summer, it uses slot machine mechanics to battle it out...
12:30
Fighting Fantasy: The Forest Of Doom Review
Fighting Fantasy: The Forest Of Doom Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: EXCEPTIONAL ADVENTURINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Continuing the trend of great adventure game book conversions, The Forest of Doom is a highly enjoyable title.
Developer: Tin Man Games
Price: $5.99
Version...
11:43
E3 2013: Gamevil Shows Off Free To Play Card Battler...
We sat down with Eric Cho of Gamevil today, to take a quick look at Steel Commanders, an upcoming card ballte, trading card game coming this Thursday to iOS and Android. It’s a science fiction-themed digital card game with factions, PvP, and some gorgeous artwork. Check it out:
[ E3 2013: Gamevil Shows Off Free To Play Card Battler, Steel...
11:30
TITAN – Escape The Tower Review
TITAN – Escape The Tower Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FLAWED BLOCK BREAKINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
There’s a fun block busting game within but it’s hampered by some awkward controls.
Developer: Microids
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics...
10:30
World War Z Review
World War Z Review
By Blake Grundman on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: STAYING ALIVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It may not be a deadly good time, but it can certainly be a great time sink, pending your bar for frustration is high enough.
Developer: Paramount Pictures
Price: $4.99
Version: 1.1
App Reviewed on...
10:30
The Portable Podcast, Episode 189
Little blocky men and quadropuses, ahoy!
On This Episode:
Carter talks to 3 Sprockets, creator of Cubemen 2, about making the sequel to their cross-platform strategy title that’s largely based in tower defense, but also incorporates many other elements. Seon Rozenblum of the studio also discusses what they were able to adapt from the game’s Steam...
09:30
After Earth – Running With Reliance Games, An Interv...
“Being a Ranger means preparing for the rigors of protection of the citizens of Nova Prime” says Eric Marlow. “It’s the full experience of being a Ranger that we wanted to show the player, and we hope they can not only enjoy the game, but also develop a deeper understanding of After Earth.”
148Apps speaks with Eric Marlow, Vice President of Global...
09:30
Workout (7 Minute Body Fitness Exercise) Review
Workout (7 Minute Body Fitness Exercise) Review
By Angela LaFollette on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: QUICKIEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Break a sweat in 7 minutes with this simple and elegant exercise app that doesn’t require any expensive equipment or sophisticated techniques.
Developer...
08:30
Readmill eBook Reader Records Your Reading Time, Let...
Readmill eBook Reader Records Your Reading Time, Lets You Share Quotes On Facebook & Twitter
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Discover great books to read and share with Readmill, an eBook reader for iPad. Readmill – book reader for epub & pdf provides a clean...
08:15
Adobe Grouppix Lets Everyone Take Event Photos and I...
Adobe Grouppix Lets Everyone Take Event Photos and Immediately Share Them In One Folder
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Adobe Grouppix is a nifty sounding new app that gathers pictures from everyone’s camera and shares them in one folder. If you are...
08:03
Jet Point Review
Jet Point Review
By Jordan Minor on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: INFINITY AND BEYONDiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
In space, no one can hear you die over and over again.
Developer: YoRooster Studios
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.25...
07:45
Kingdom Conquest II Begins A New Season With New Cha...
Kingdom Conquest II Begins A New Season With New Challenges, Adds A Battle Arena Mode
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Sega has announced that season two of Kingdom Conquest II will begin on June 14th, providing players with new challenges and the chance to rebuild their cities in order to conquer new worlds. New...
07:30
Splinter Cell Blacklist Spider-Bot Sneaks Its Way On...
Splinter Cell Blacklist Spider-Bot Sneaks Its Way Onto The App Store
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
There is a new Splinter Cell game available on the App Store, reports Touch Arcade. Splinter Cell Blacklist Spider-Bot is the official companion for Ubisoft’s upcoming...
07:03
Mextures Review
Mextures Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CREATIVELY MINDEDiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Create original looks for your photos with this easy to use and surprisingly powerful filter layering tool.
Developer: Merek Davis Com
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device...
06:30
SongRush Jams Out To Your Playlist and Runs You Thro...
SongRush Jams Out To Your Playlist and Runs You Through Obstacles Based On Tempo
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Bulkypix’s new free-to-play musical runner is set to release on iOS, on June 20th. SongRush is a 2D runner that features generated levels based on the music you’re listening to. Here’s the best part; choose...
06:03
Vidora Review
Vidora Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PLENTIFUL CHOICEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Providing a portal of video choices, Vidora makes it simple to decide what to watch, no matter how many streaming services are available to choose from.
Developer: Vidora
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1...
Monday June 10
14:42
Apple Announces iOS 7: Here’s What’s Coming
One thing is for sure, the big iOS 7 reveal is going to cause some friction. Users are going to love or hate the new look. It’s very different, very different indeed.
Every single pixel of iOS7 has changed. It’s the flat design that we have been hearing so much of, but with lots of points of flair thrown in too. It could be described as all of...
13:03
After Earth Review
After Earth Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: MIXED MEDIAUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A mixed bag, After Earth has some nice ideas but it falls into typical Endless Running repetition a little too easily.
Developer: Reliance Games
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2
Device Reviewed...
13:01
Lucid Games’ 2K Drive Races Closer To A Global Launc...
Lucid Games’ 2K Drive Races Closer To A Global Launch
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Pocket Gamer reports that Lucid Games has just soft launched its new racing game, 2K Drive, with no indications on when it’ll be available worldwide. It’s currently available in the Netherlands and UAE.
Lucid Games was a studio...
12:03
Skiing Fred Review
Skiing Fred Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SAFE FREDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Playing it safe, Skiing Fred doesn’t veer away from the typical Endless Runner path, but there is some fun to be had.
Developer: Dedalord
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
11:03
Jewel Thieves: Knight’s Armor Review
Jewel Thieves: Knight’s Armor Review
By Jennifer Allen on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BY THE NUMBERS MATCHINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Jewel Thieves: Knight’s Armor plays it safe with some pleasant but unexciting Match Three gameplay.
Developer: Konig Studios
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device...
10:30
How To: Free Up Space by Deleting Apps’ Cache Files
Ever notice that you’re running out of free space, and apps like Instagram, Spotify, and Vine are taking up a lot more space than they should be? Some apps like these take up over 500 MB of space for cached data, which can be a killer given the limited amount of storage space on most devices. As well, they don’t engage in a best practice of making...
10:03
Cross DJ Review
Cross DJ Review
By Andrew Stevens on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: GET IN THE MIXiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Cross DJ allows DJ’s to get in the mix with their favorite music, record it, and share it with the world.
Developer: MixVibes
Price: $9.99
Version Reviewed: 1.2
Device Reviewed On: iPad Mini
iPad Integration...
09:30
Siegecraft TD – Crescent Moon Submits Its Latest Pro...
Siegecraft TD – Crescent Moon Submits Its Latest Project To The App Store, Releases New Trailer
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Crescent Moon has submitted its latest game to the App Store, Siegecraft TD, a sequel to the popular strategy game, Siegecraft. To get players ready for classic tower defense gameplay, the...
09:03
Marvel Pinball Review
Marvel Pinball Review
By Andrew Stevens on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SHUT IT, LOKIUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Marvel Pinball brings our favorite Avengers to the table with the goal of earning bonuses, scoring big points, and achieving a high score for the leaderboards.
Developer: Zen Studios
Price: $0.99...
08:30
McLaren’s Workshop Lets Users Compare Their Artistic...
McLaren’s Workshop Lets Users Compare Their Artistic Work To Normal McLaren
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
McLaren’s Workshop lets iPad users learn about the work of animator Norman McLaren, and lets them discover how their artistic work compares to his by using creative...
08:03
Sparkle 2 Review
Sparkle 2 Review
By David Rabinowitz on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: MAGICAL ORBSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Sparkle 2 is a marble-shooter with an enormous amount of content, lots of challenging levels, and a great look.
Developer: 10Tons Ltd
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
07:39
Watch the Apple WWDC Keynote Livestream
Watch the Apple WWDC Keynote Livestream
Posted by Jeff Scott on June 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Apple has announced that it will livestream the 2013 WWDC keynote today.
We’re expecting a refreshed iOS 7, now that it’s in the hands of Sir Jonathan Ive. The current buzzword surrounding the look of the new iOS is flat. But what we really want to...
07:03
Stargate SG-1: Unleashed Ep 1 Review
Stargate SG-1: Unleashed Ep 1 Review
By Campbell Bird on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: IT'S...UH...LIKE THE SHOWiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
SG-1 Unleashed is an action/adventure game that is about as close to the video game equivalent of the TV show as possible.
Developer: Arkalis...
06:03
Meganoid 2 Review
Meganoid 2 Review
By Michael Carattini on June 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TRIAL AND ERRORUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Meganoid 2 is one of the most challenging platformers on the market. With old-school graphics and sound, players must use pure skill to beat each level.
Developer: Pascal Bestebroer
Price: $1....
Saturday June 8
01:41
This Week at 148Apps: June 3-7, 2013
We Are Your App Review Source
Need to know the latest and greatest apps each and every week? Look no further than 148Apps. Our reviewers comb through the vast numbers of new apps out there, find the good ones, and write about them in depth. The ones we love become Editor’s Choice, standing out above the many good apps and games with something...
Friday June 7
14:15
Plonk Discovers Grapes To Fit Your Tastes In Wine
Plonk Discovers Grapes To Fit Your Tastes In Wine
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Let the wine tasting begin! Plonk is all about discovering the perfect style of wine that you like. The app helps you learn and understand the different flavors of wine...
13:45
Puzzle & Dragons, Clash of Clans, and Hay Day Ar...
Puzzle & Dragons, Clash of Clans, and Hay Day Are Joining Forces
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Pocket Gamer reports that GungHo Online (Puzzle and Dragons) and Supercell (Clash of Clans and Hay Day) are working together to promote each other’s games with in-game features. Puzzle & Dragons will add Clash of...
13:30
Deus Ex: The Fall Is A Proper Attempt At Creating A...
Deus Ex: The Fall Is A Proper Attempt At Creating A Full Experience On Mobile
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
As you may know by now, Square Enix has announced Deus Ex: The Fall, which is coming to iOS this summer. It’s a game that has me excited to see how well it performs on the iPad, and our lovely friends at Pocket...
13:15
Gangstar Vegas Brawls Its Way Onto iOS
Gangstar Vegas Brawls Its Way Onto iOS
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Gangstar Vegas has arrived on iOS, releasing today at the price of $6.99. It brings more than 80 missions that feature waves of enemies, timed objectives, brawls, racing, and more, and has maps that...
10:45
Hulu Plus Update Makes Browsing For Shows Easier
Hulu Plus Update Makes Browsing For Shows Easier
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Hulu Plus now offers a completely new experience on the iPad, thanks to the latest update. Now, you will notice an app redesign that makes browsing much easier than before when it comes to...
10:30
7 iOS Games to Make the Wait for XCOM: Enemy Unknown...
Even with the iOS release of XCom: Enemy Unknown rapidly approaching, some may find the wait unbearable. Playing the original release on Mac, PC, 360, or PS3 is certainly an option but if you’re specifically looking to fill the gap on your iOS device (or simply want to play something similar on the go) then today’s your lucky day. We’ve got a list...
10:15
Comedy Central’s CC: Stand-Up Offers Free Laughs Wit...
Comedy Central’s CC: Stand-Up Offers Free Laughs With Over 6,000 Videos
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
CC: Stand-Up is a new, free, app from Comedy Central that provides you with a library full of stand-up from your favorite comedians. The app lets you search from a...
10:03
Directional Dash Review
Directional Dash Review
By Carter Dotson on June 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: RUN, DON'T WALKUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Directional Dash is a fast-paced puzzle game built for quick sessions of 30, 60, or 120 seconds.
Developer: Mike Hince
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.3.1
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5, iPad 2...
09:30
Boxer Makes Swiping Through Your Emails Easy, Adds A...
Boxer Makes Swiping Through Your Emails Easy, Adds A To-Do List
Posted by Andrew Stevens on June 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Boxer is yet another email app that combines standard email features with some new improvements to help get things done. It leads with a swiping example,...
