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12 must-own games for Apple iPhone, iPod touch
Friday, July 31, 2009 - 12:50 PM EST

"Apple gaming has come a long way in a short time, and estimates suggest there are over 13,000 games on the App Store. This means if you've just got yourself a new iPhone 3GS, 3G or iPod touch, the choice may be overwhelming," Craig Grannell reports for TechRadar UK.

"Here is our pick of the best iPhone/iPod touch blockbuster games so far," Grannell reports.

1. Bejeweled 2
2. Drop7
3. Flight Control
4. Galcon
5. geoDefense
6. Missile Command
7. Peggle
8. Pocket God
9. Real Racing
10. Rolando 2
11. Tiger Woods PGA Tour
12. Trism

Full article, with descriptions and screenshots, here.

[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "Brawndo Drinker" for the heads up.]

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Jul 31, 09 - 11:54 am Comment from: Gabriel

SuperBall 3 not listed? Laaaaame.

Jul 31, 09 - 12:00 pm Comment from: iPhoner

My vote goes to:

Words with Friends

Basically Scrabble but you can play against someone from across the room or across the world. Over Wifi, 3G or edge.

My whole family is addicted. No push yet but it will send you a text when it's your turn. (or email)

And it's free or .99 with no ad version.

Jul 31, 09 - 12:03 pm Comment from: Mr. Reeee

I'd add:

Quordy ... a Boggle-like game.
Ancient Frog
ZenBound
Edge
Eliss

They're all beautifully designed, puzzle games with excellent graphics and sounds.

Jul 31, 09 - 12:12 pm Comment from: Bizarro Jeff

No mention of Stoneloops Of Jurassica? Criminal.

Jul 31, 09 - 12:14 pm Comment from: Geoff Taylor

I'm happy to see Craig Grannell put Bejeweled 2 in first place. It's a brilliant game for casual gamers: easy to learn, fun, beautiful to look at, suitable for short or longish plays, and best of all, it lets you listen to your own iTunes music or talk podcast.
I used to play the Mac version, with a mouse, but the App version is so much better with the touch interface.

Jul 31, 09 - 12:15 pm Comment from: Frobots

Trism is shit, gets way more attention than it deserves.

Jul 31, 09 - 12:39 pm Comment from: F

I'd add :
glyder, and if jelly car would ever update with some new levels I'd b all about that one.

Jul 31, 09 - 12:58 pm Comment from: smaugthewyrm

fieldrunners is still my main game on the iphone. also, for a couple weeks straight, i couldn't put down stoneloops.

Jul 31, 09 - 01:45 pm Comment from: Cascadians

StoneLoops should be on that list! And I love Bejeweled2.

Still learning a few. Play Flight Control with my housemate, retry retry retry retry!

Jul 31, 09 - 02:14 pm Comment from: Jeff

I have a wish for Bejeweled 2, let me lock my endless game or move the buttons apart.
I had over 6,000,000 points on it and I lost them all one day when I accidentally hit no to continue playing?

Jul 31, 09 - 02:17 pm Comment from: MPC Guy

Scrabble (despite randomizer being slightly off)
Word Warp
Wurdle

Jul 31, 09 - 02:43 pm Comment from: mac user 47

Battle Field ($.99) is a lot of fun - planes, tanks and turrets.

Jul 31, 09 - 03:45 pm Comment from: Gadfly

Triazzle is a beautiful and classy new puzzle game. Amazing sound tracks and magical animation. Go see it, you'll love it - children, too.

Jul 31, 09 - 03:50 pm Comment from: miko

a couple of days back, my brother introduced me to "I Dig It". Damn him, can't stop playing it :[

But yes, I'll throw in a vote for Zen Bound, because its just so original in its approach and aesthetics. Other than that, I very much enjoy Modulo, PB Harmony and Numbrix.

Jul 31, 09 - 04:14 pm Comment from: Mr. Reeee

Yeah, forgot about stoneloops! Great game!!

Jul 31, 09 - 04:25 pm Comment from: Big Als MBP

What about Solebon Solitaire?

It's the only thing I can win at. Sad, I know.

Jul 31, 09 - 09:11 pm Comment from: Scrump

No Enigmo?! Guess I'm old school in a newer school.

Jul 31, 09 - 10:11 pm Comment from: ...Aaaaand down the stretch they come!!!

DoodleJump... Addictive!!!

Jul 31, 09 - 11:12 pm Comment from: Cubert

Missle Command?!?!?! Wow! I remember that one on my Atari 2600 way back when. One of my favorites.

Aug 01, 09 - 03:53 pm Comment from: grok

Zombieville USA - There's nothing like wasting a few of the undead while the powerpoint presentation drones on during the meeting...

Aug 03, 09 - 12:45 am Comment from: Urlow

I'm with you on zombieville. Graphics never get old!

Aug 03, 09 - 03:33 pm Comment from: Chas

Bookworm and Air Master 3D for me :D

=:~)

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