Admittedly, the idea of an animated snail delivering intergalactic packages sounds like a goofy premise for a racing game, but Snail Mail, by Sandlot Games, deserves some attention.
13D games
iPhone and iPad apps tagged "3D games."
Sometimes Payback Can Be a Great Thing
Sandbox gaming has officially come to the iPhone. Payback, developed by Apex Designs, is a shameless clone of the experience found in the GTA (Grand Theft Auto) franchise.
Crazy Tanks Adventure Game
Crazy Tanks is a battle game. Drive your tank all over the screen and destroy the enemy. The goal of the game is to destroy as many enemy tanks as possible and get the bonuses and power ups throughout game play.
Playing Crazy Tanks is pretty easy.
Interview with Don Arnel of Galactic Invasion
AppCraver recently heard from Don Arnel, the creator of Galactic Invasion. He answered our questions about developing games for the iPhone and iPod touch.
1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone?
Don: I bought my first Mac ever, a MacBook Air, back in May of this year.
Macworld 2009 Update: Editor's Picks Part 1
We're at Macworld slogging our way through aisle after aisle in the search to bring you the best new iPhone products on the market (or an their way to market). It's tough work, but your worth it.
We'll be back to business as usual in a few days and we'll present a complete over view of the show.
A Test Drive with Ferrari GT: Evolution
The last thing you or I need is to spend even more time playing driving games than working, but you must take Gameloft's Ferrari GT: Evolution for a test drive.
I can't put the darn thing down.
The graphics are terrific — the 3D visual effects are lush and crisp at the same time.
Snowdome: Be Hypnotized by Dancing Snow Flurries
The new Snowdome app from Yotta Digital is quite easily the most beautiful snow globe app available. Snowdome's "motion-sensitive 3D movement" sets it apart from the others. The graphics are elegant with stunning photography capturing 6 different scenes.
Test Racing Skills with Powerboat Challenge 3D
If you are looking for a racing game that escapes the mold of similar ones found at the App Store, then give Powerboat Challenge 3D a try. Instead of racing through streets, take a powerboat through rivers in a challenging course against other opponents.
Super Monkey Ball Tops Them All
Sega's Super Monkey Ball sits fifth on Apple's newly released of Top 10 iPhone apps of 2008 in the over-all, best-seller category. It ranks as 2008's fourth best seller in the games category.
Sega claims to have sold 300,000 copies of Super Monkey Ball and that was in the first 20 days.
Armado is an Adventure Game for all Ages
Armado by Tricky Software, developers of Spore Origins, is a fully animated adventure game where you play as Armado, a cute but tough armadillo.
Jumble! Xmas holiday fun
The holiday season is upon us. Game developers are already to woo gamers with special versions of their traditional games. Cavemaker is one of the many developers to take a stab at the holiday segment.
Put a Sonic Boom in Your Palm
The Sonic Boom iPhone App really does put the power in your hands. Just one swift swipe of the finger and you’ve struck a match destined for only one thing: the stick of dynamite waiting in the center of your screen.
Raging Thunder, Crazy Driving
Raging Thunder-The developers over at Polarbit are no newcomers to the iPhone scene, even if you may not have heard of them yet. They're the minds behind such acclaimed games as Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D and SSX3.
Cooliris Adds Tilt and Touch to 3D Web Browsing App
Cooliris, may change the way you check out media and information on your iPhone. It’s a fresh and edgy application that allows users to search for news and photos on a 3D wall. It’s set up in two different tabs Discover and Search.
Interview with Philip Dhingra
AppCraver recently spoke with Philip Dhingra of Nuclear Elements, the developer behind Tarot, Palmist and Rave Light. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone?
Philip Dhingra: Early May 2008.
