The bargain (often *free* ) iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad apps thread

[Bozza]

Ultraviolet Dawn, just launched, is free today. Elite-ish sort of space game it seems.

Sounds like it might be a bit buggy right now, so pick it up for free and hope the updates that follow will address some of that stuff.

Ultraviolet Dawn for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

 

[Bozza]

Civilization Revolution for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store normally £5.99, I think, is currently free.

 

[mistahclarke]

sega games are cheap until the 1st sept.

sonic 1+2 (1.79), streets of rage (0.59), golden axe (0.59) etc.

Football manager is not reduced though.

sonic is like the megadrive, well worth it in my opinion.

 

[Dizzle.]

This thread needs a bounce!

 

[El Presidente]

This thread needs a bounce!

The Father Ted Christmas Special is free TODAY

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTVSeason?id=298600215&s=143444

 

[clippedgull]

The Itunes 12 Days of Christmas starts tomorrow Free apps/music/videos 1 Gift a day.

 

[driller]

Ea sports like FIFA 11 but also monopoly and sims reduced for holiday to .59 p

 

[The Bun Elephant]

The Itunes 12 Days of Christmas starts tomorrow Free apps/music/videos 1 Gift a day.

And it's started with Cheryl Cole

 

[Acker79]

ESPN have now made their premier league goal app free. See goals within minutes of them happening (except between 2.45pm and 5.15pm saturdays).

 

[Gazwag]

ESPN have now made their premier league goal app free. See goals within minutes of them happening (except between 2.45pm and 5.15pm saturdays).

But we are in the championship

 

[Acker79]

But we are in the championship

And some people here also enjoy watching football in general, not just us.

 

[Monsieur Le Plonk]

Anyone got any good recommendations at the moment?

 

[tinx]

Gameloft have reduced 20 titles to 69p from quite a bit more, includes thinks like Assasins Creed, Spiderman and Prince of Persia if you like sort of thing. Just search the app store for gameloft.

 

[super-seagulls]

Anyone got any good recommendations at the moment?

bumperball free

 

[Box of Frogs]

Gameloft have reduced 20 titles to 69p from quite a bit more, includes thinks like Assasins Creed, Spiderman and Prince of Persia if you like sort of thing. Just search the app store for gameloft.

The Settlers HD for 69p

 

[Bozza]

Absolute Instant - a nice looking shoot 'em up, free until the end of the year

App Store - Absolute Instant

 

[Bozza]

Zen Pinball - a new pinball game that comes with 1 free table

Zen Pinball by [?] - Download Zen Pinball in the iTunes App Store

 

[Bozza]

Skillz for iPad - free for today

Rhythm Gaming Awesomeness! Mix and Scratch your way to DJ superstardom using the dual turntables to cut, sample and cross fade your way through over 20 jaw-dropping mixes. Experience the IGF award-winning soundtrack featuring the freshest dance music from a diverse array of artists - club anthems and underground classics remixed just for you!

The Freshest Music: Play 25 never-heard-before remixes of the hottest dance tracks from world-renown artists including Diplo, Kid Cudi, Crookers, Fedde Le Grand and more. Exhilarating Gameplay: Tap the screen to trigger samples, swipe the crossfader, and scratch the virtual vinyl to remix songs as you play.

5/5 rating: "This App’s Musical Gold" "Skillz for iPad is every bit worth its $5.99 price of entry." - The iPhone App Review

5/5 rating: "...this is well worth the cost and good for hours of endless enjoyment." - Appdictions

9/10 rating “Skillz for iPad is an impressive music rhythm game featuring some amazing remix music from real musicians” - Softonic

4 star rating “Skillz: The DJ Game is a great music game.” - Gamezebo

4/5 rating: "...such a brilliantly made iPad app", "With stunning, eye catching visual on an iPad, Skillz for iPad is such an awesome concept to play with. Definitely worth a try!" - Whats my App

A- rating “We were particularly impressed by the graphics in Skillz: they’re truly impressive and comparable to those found on a console… highly recommendable…” -iLounge

"...well recommended to fans of rhythm games, especially those who love hip hop. This is the game for anyone who has ever wondered what it’s like to be a DJ." - Appmodo

"...featured production values do prove a cut above most mobile games... offering an experience more akin to that found on handheld console systems than typical mobile outings." - Rolling Stone

"Skillz is an enjoyable and challenging game for anyone who enjoys this genre of music." -TUAW

"an excellent rhythm game that deserves a look" - The Examiner - Classic Games Examiner

"It looks awesome and the game play actually makes you feel like you’re at a turn table. " - AppShrink

Skillz for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store

 

[Bozza]

2 old-school arcade games currently free

Arcade Jumper - By BlackHiveMedia - 34mb, Mario-style platformer with mini-games, free for the first time.
Hop into the most retro-inspired intense side-scrolling platformer ever on iOS! Arcade Jumper takes place during the 1980s when Eddy’s little brother Jimmy gets sucked into Ghosty’s magical Megacade arcade machine! To get him back, Eddy must jump and bump through Ghosty’s randomly created old school arcade themed levels!
"Arcade Jumper is one of the best platformers available for iOS." - Appsafari.com Review
“Arcade Jumper is sure to tickle your nostalgia as it riffs off classic video games like Space Invaders, Asteroids, Mario and others. ”

Icarus-X - By The Quadsphere - 17mb, vertical scrolling space shoot-em-up, been free a couple of times before.
"Graphics are top notch, controls are plainly intuitive" - gizmodo.com
"Highly recommended" - shmup.com
"A polished little gem of a game" - allaboutthegames.co.uk (4/5)
"It will make you feal like a 'pro' in no time" - appspy.com (4/5)
Top 10 iPhone Apps And Games May 2010 - areacellphone.com

 

[8ace]

Have just installed the B&H Buses app

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brighton-hove-buses/id448156724?ls=1&mt=8