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I’m a Creative Designer, avid blogger and I’m generally crazy about pretty colours and shapes. More about my apps
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Mills: co-owner of digital design family ustwo™ ‘the studio of dreams’ – and one of the only tweeters not talking fucking shite
Paris: I am an illustrator and animator now working as Head Of Content at ustwo™
Calvin Lee | @mayhemstudios | blog
Self-Proclaimed Media Ho, Designer Guy and Twitter Addict. In his spare time, Stunt Doubles for the Hulk and a really Nice Guy! You can even ask Chris Brogan
Daniel Howells | @siteinspire | blog
siteInspire is a showcase of the best web design today, highlighting examples of exciting visual and interface design
Chad Engle | @chadengle | blog
Designer, wordpresser, caffeine addict, RSS freak, mac fanboy, beta tester, adobe nut & a design community innovator FT designer for Charles Ryan Associates
Grace Smith | @gracesmith | blog
A 26 year old Freelance Web and Graphic Designer in ♥ with web standards and social media. An unashamed Apple Fangirl
Pavel Ciorici | @ciorici | blog
Founder of WPZOOM, Blogger, Web-Designer, WordPress Themes Creator. http://ciorici.com – personal blog
Luke Beard | @lukesbeard | blog
Graphic Designer & Web Designer from ‘merry o England’ alwasys willing to say hi and get to know internet peoples! Yes my beard is awesome.
Roger Byrne | @styletime | blog
Social Media, Wordpress & Design, sharing inspiration, originally from England now in Egypt! Work with the cool Envato crew!
Chris Rodgers | @wizarddlite | blog
Web developer and Internet Addict! But my true passion is Design!
Michael Martin | @problogdesign | blog
Web designer, specialising in blog design. Which I blog about
Niki Brown | @nikibrown | blog
Graphic & Web Designer
Christopher Wallace | @chriswallace | blog
Cancer survivor, designer, developer, entrepreneur. Runs chris-wallace.com, alldevjobs.com, mashedjobs.com
Cody Days | @codydays
Designer / Coder and PRarketeer® exploring the application area with interest, loves creativity, coolness and NGMOCO!
Real Soccer 2009
Publisher: Gameloft S.A.
Price: $1.99 (full version)/Free (lite version)
Age rating: 4+
Real Soccer 2009 delivers superb graphics and gameplay; it's a must-have for soccer fans, whether hardcore gamers or casual fans of the genre. The game provides on-screen controls that you can use to execute various tricks with the players during the 15-minute-long matches. Local Wi-Fi multiplayer mode puts Real Soccer 2009 in the Premier League. If you like to try before you buy, check out the free lite version of the game.
If you prefer clubbing little balls to kicking big ones, these two titles are well worth teeing up:
• Let's Golf ($1.99)
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour ($4.99)
Strategery
Publisher: Affogato LLC
Price: $1.99 (full version)/ Free (lite version)
Age rating: 4+
Though it looks pretty basic, Strategery is a challenging game of offensive and defensive strategy. You can play it at any of four difficulty levels, for a couple of minutes or for hours (warning: it's sneakily addictive), alone or with up to five friends in pass-and-play mode. Strategery automatically saves your game and keeps tabs on your win/loss record. A free lite version of Strategery lets you take the game for a no-risk test drive.
If this game is to your liking, you'll also love these two:
• SimCity ($4.99)
• 7 Cities ($2.99)
Zen Bound
Publisher: Secret Exit Ltd
Price: $4.99 (full version)/Free (lite version)
Age rating: 4+
If the idea of wrapping rope around a wooden sculpture for fun strikes you as borderline crazy, prepare to be astonished. Zen Bound manages to make a seemingly boring task an intriguing challenge. Great for casual gamers, Zen Bound is highly tactile and features 3D graphics that won an award from the International Mobile Gaming Awards plus a soothing ambient soundtrack by Ghost Monkey that won an an award from the Independent Game Festival Mobile. Test your rope-wrapping talent with the free lite version of Zen Bound Lite, grasshopper, and then step up to the $4.99 master edition when you are ready to achieve oneness with the twisted fiber.
If you like this game, we recommend that you try two others:
• I Love Katamari ($7.99 full version) or I Love Katamari Lite (free lite version)
• Spore Origins ($0.99 full version) or Spore Lite (free lite version)
iDracula--Undead Awakening
Publisher: Chillingo Ltd
Price: $2.99 (full version)/Free (lite version)
Age rating: 4+
For some people, shooting at anything that moves is the perfect leisure-time activity. If you are among that tribe, you'll probably discover a natural (or supernatural) affinity for iDracula--Undead Awakening. With intuitive controls, polished graphics, and an engaging soundtrack, iDracula will have you up and slaying monsters within seconds. The longer you survive, the more demons attack you and the better everyone's weapons get. No wonder both Macworld and MacApper tabbed iDracula as one of the most enjoyable iPhone games around. For a little taste of the game, pick up the free lite version of iDracula; or fly straight to the full-blooded $2.99 version.
Can't get enough of nonstop shoot-'em-ups with an undead/killer machine motif? Then try these two run-and-gun extravaganzas:
• Zombieville USA ($1.99 full version) or Zombieville USA Lite (free lite version),
• Metal Gear Solid Touch ($7.99, United States only)
Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid
Publisher: Ngmoco Inc.
Price: $5.99 (full version)/Free (lite version)
Age rating: 4+
Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid is the much-anticipated sequel of the hit game Rolando. The sequel is a delight. Players use the iPhone's accelerator and its multitouch capabilities to control the action over the course of 45 levels. The game's incredible visuals were created by pop-culture illustrator Mikko Walamies, and its music comes via Mr. Scruff. To get prepped for Rolando 2, why not take the free lite version of the original Rolando out for a spin?.
Fans of Rolando 2 are likely to enjoy these games as well:
• Airport Mania: First Flight ($0.99 full version) or Airport Mania: First Flight Lite (free lite version)
• Toy Bot Diaries 3 ($3.99 full version) or Toy Bot Diaries 3 Free (free lite version)
Wolfenstein 3D Classic
Publisher: Id Software
Price: $2.99 (full version)/Free (lite version)
Age rating: 12+
Nostalgic for the old days of carefree, nonstop gaming? Wolfenstein 3D Classic brings all of the now-archaic game's thrills to your iPhone. You get the same pixelated characters and nonstop action that engrossed you way back when--but with an all-new control system that relies on a touch area and the iPhone's accelerator. For the $2.99 price of admission, you'll be blasting away for days as you soldier through all six original episodes with their 60 classic levels. Or do some free sniping with Wolfenstein 3D Classic Lite. Wo ist das Schloß von Wolfenstein?
Here are two other nostalgia classics sure to remind you of a youth well spent:
• Pac-Man ($5.99 full version) or Pac-Man Lite (free lite version)
• Bomberman Touch 2: Volcano Party ($2.99)
Need for Speed Undercover
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Price: $6.99
Age rating: 4+
This exceedingly popular console game has finally made its way onto the iPhone. Need for Speed Undercover delivers everything a hardcore racers could want, from brilliant graphics to great action to cheesy videos. Finger-swipe gestures support features like slow-motion drifting, plus you retain the much-loved Nitro Boost and Speedbreaker options. Specialist publications IGN and AppVee assert that Need for Speed Undercover may be the best racing game for the iPhone to date--and I couldn't agree more.
If you like to go really fast, don't miss out on these other games with a hard-driving focus:
• Asphalt 4: Elite Racing ($0.99)
• Fast & Furious The Game ($1.99 full version) or Fast & Furious The Game: Test Drive (free lite version)
Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
Publisher: Gameloft S.A.
Price: $4.99
Age rating: 12+
Adventure games never looked better on the iPhone. Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles delivers stunning 3D graphics--even better than on the Nintendo DS, according to PocketGamer. Ideal for fans of action and adventure games, Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles has earned praise for its visuals, sound, and game play; our colleagues over at Macworld called it "one of the most ambitious titles for the iPhone yet." To sample of the game, pick up the free, lite version of Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles.
Devotees of the adventure game genre will also enjoy these titles:
• Hero of Sparta ($1.99 full version) or Hero of Sparta Lite (free lite version)
• Myst ($5.99)
PuzzleQuest Chapter 1 and 2
Publisher: TransGaming Inc.
Price: $7.99 (full version)/Free (lite version)
Age rating: 9+
The Apple Store contains lots of variations on the gem-matching game Bejeweled, but PuzzleQuest Chapter 1 and 2 takes the concept to new heights. In the course of over 40 hours of storyline game-play, you'll fight battles by switching seven types of game pieces to create matching rows of three or more. PuzzleQuest introduces role-play quests, with characters ascending through a series of experience levels and acquiring new spells and abilities. You can embark on a limited (but free) PuzzleQuest quest with the free, lite version of the game.
If you just want a simple but fun puzzle game, try these possibilities:
• Peggle ($4.99)
• Bejeweled 2 ($2.99)
WordPops
Publisher: Larva Labs Ltd.
Price: $1.99 (full version)/ Free (lite version)
Age rating: 4+
Everyone enjoys a good brain-training game, and WordPops comes through by combining elements of Tetris and Scrabble as you race to assemble words and remove letter bubbles on-screen. Row freezes, explosions, and special bubbles keep game play exciting, and attractive graphics and cute sound effects make for a pleasant gaming experience. If you prefer to challenge your brain for free, try the free WordPops Lite.
If you favor games like WordPops, here are two more that you should try:
• Wurdle ($1.99)
• Quordy ($2.99)
1. Loupe
Capture your color inspirations and create color swatches from your photo library or using the camera to save colors as you find them.
2. Typography Manual
The Typography Manual has several useful features and resources for designers, including a visual type anatomy glossary, a font size ruler, an em calculator, and enough content to fill a 60-page book. It has all the essentials of a desk reference in a regularly updated pocket resource.
3. RulerPhone
RulerPhone turns your iPhone and its camera into a measuring tape.
4. Sketches
Jot down your notes, scribble your thoughts and annotate your pictures using only your fingers and your imagination! Illustrate your ideas with simple but colorful diagrams, notes and sketches.
5. Web Source Viewer
A free iPhone app that lets the geek in you check the source code of the pages you are browsing.
6. CliqCliq colors
Create color palettes from photos, convert them and send it to Adobe software.
7. CSS Cheat Sheet
Even seasoned CSS (cascading style sheet) developers need a quick refresher course in CSS properties and values from time to time. The CSS Cheat Sheet for iPhone and iPod Touch is designed to address that need.
8. jQuery Cheat Sheet
The cheatsheet includes descriptions, examples, arguments and returns for jQuery Core, CSS, JavaScript, Events, Effects, Ajax, DOM Attributes, DOM Manipulation, DOM Traversing, Plugins (accordion, cookie, dimensions, form, interface, tabs, tooltips, and more).
9. HTML Cheat Sheet
The cheatsheet includes examples and quick reference lists for Tags, Attributes, Events, Colors, Character Sets, ASCII, ISO 8859-1 Symbols, ISO 8859-1 Characters, Math Symbols, Greek Letters, URL Encoding, Language Codes, HTTP Status Messages, and more!
10. FontShuffle
FontShop in your pocket, FontShuffle lets you choose from six major classifications of type: sans serif, serif, slab serif, script, blackletter, and display.
11. What The Font
Identify the fonts in a photo or web graphic!
