Lory Gil

Writer of all things app related, traveler of the space-time continuum, baker of really great cookies. Follow me @appaholik

This week’s apps: LIMBO, Contra Evolution, Clocked, and more…

I don’t know about you, but I decided to take a long weekend. I’ll be record shopping and eating fancy ice cream in San Francisco. The weather in my town is just too dang hot. I need a break.

Whether you are hoping to relive your youth with games from the past, need some help with a foreign language, or need to keep track of time, we have a list of apps that you may find worthwhile…

The best apps to stream music

The industry of music-listening has changed significantly over the past decade. Heading out to the record shop to pick up the newest release of your favorite artist used to be a weekly occurrence. Listening to music required a hands-on experience - place record on turntable, listen to side one, flip record, listen to side two, repeat.

Now, not only can you skip the lines at the record store, but you don't even have to purchase most music from your favorite artists unless you want to store it on your computer for all-time. Streaming music services have replaced album purchasing and changed the way we listen to music. We've got a list of the best apps to stream music on your iPhone or iPad today.

Home – a Unique Horror Adventure for iOS

Point-and-click games have been around for decades. Gamers of all walks of life have enjoyed fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery versions of the adventurous genre.

Home – a Unique Horror Adventure is a point-and-click game that will send chills down your spine and have you on the edge of your seat. For optimum experience, turn off the lights and wear headphones while playing it…

Random Heroes 2 review: grab this platformer while it’s free

Ravenous Games has made a name for itself by launching epic side-scrolling platform games that look like they were made in 1987. With series runs of League of Evil and Random Heroes, the game development company has earned its reputation of making award winning and critically acclaimed games.

Last week, Ravenous Games launched the third installment of its League of Evil series and to celebrate, Random Heroes 2 has gone free for a limited time…

Rivals for Catan review: play the empire building game solo

Board game players of all types fell in love with the iOS version of Settlers for Catan when it launched in the App Store. The empire building game has been a big hit since it first launched in 1995. There are even tournaments around the world on a regular basis.

Rivals for Catan is a pared down version of the Settlers board game and the iOS version is a digital recreation of the card game itself. Thanks to the universal port from USM, we have another way to play our favorite board games by ourselves…

This week’s apps: TouchCast, Anchor, Squrl, and more…

The weekend is finally here and, I don’t know about you, but I am ready to relax, have a beverage, and play some games on my iPad. Sure, there are people to see, parties to attend, and ruckuses to be had, but who needs social interaction when you’ve got apps and games like these?

Whether you’re trying to make it into the film industry, looking for something to watch on television, or getting back to your favorite TCG pastime, we’ve got a list of apps and games that will make you want to tell your brother you can’t babysit for him this weekend…

Foresee review: find the best time of the day for your outdoor activities

As the weather starts to warm up, thoughts shift to outdoorsy type activities. Maybe you enjoy hiking or biking, or just want to take a leisurely stroll. You know what the ideal weather situation is for your personal taste, but how do you know if now is a good time to take the dog to the park, or if the temperature will be better suited for the occasion later in the day?

Foresee is a new weather app that does just that. It predicts the best possible conditions for your favorite activities based on your own, personal criteria. You’ll never have to wonder whether you should start the grill early, or wait until it cools down outside…

Warhammer Quest for iOS review: an addictive mix of role playing and strategy

The Warhammer world is intimidating, even for people like me who have been regularly engaged in role-playing games for more than a decade. The game and its many, many pieces is expensive, it takes up a lot of space, and players are stereotypically known for being merciless in their gaming tactics.

In 1995, Games Workshop released the Warhammer Quest board game as a simple dungeon crawl set in the epic Warhammer world. Its popularity was so massive that the game is still considered one of the best ever to be released by Games Workshop.

Only a few weeks ago, Rodeo Games launched an iOS version of Warhammer Quest that is similar to the board game in look and feel, but makes it much easier for you to crawl through dungeon after dungeon for hours on end without having to wait for your friends to show up with the red vines and Mountain Dew…

Defense Technica review: a game where careful strategy works best

The tower defense genre is a tried and true gaming category in the App Store that has had some gems and flops. What makes a TD game stand out in the sea of others like it is unique design and interesting gameplay.

Defense Technica is a TD game that offers players the ability to get a glimpse at the enemy’s plans in order to use resources most effectively and offers a level of challenge that is uncommon in the genre…

Boxes: a new app to organize and keep track of your stuff

Everyone can use a good organization app. Whether you need to keep track of work hours, study nights, or how much money you make selling on eBay, you probably benefit from some kind of productivity app that keeps your organized.

Boxes is a cataloging app that helps you inventory everything you own with pictures, and even helps you sell some of it…

Stickets review: an elegantly ruthless puzzle game

If you are getting tired of casual games in the App Store being too casual, you may be turning into a gamer. Gamers play casual games, too. They just like the ones that are impossible to beat. They enjoy the challenge.

Stickets is one of those casual games that you’ll likely find on a gamer’s iPhone. It looks great, has a simple design, and will make your brain hurt after 10 minutes…

Weekend apps: Foresee, Photoful, Vjay, and more

It is hard to believe the weekend is already here. It seems like only yesterday that I was complaining about how much I hate Mondays. This past Monday was especially bad since I had to rush my fat cat to the hospital. Don’t worry. It turns out he just has asthma. He is truly a nerdy cat, now.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, whether you want to play a relaxing card game with your wife, build a birdhouse in your soul, or organize your iPhone’s photo gallery, we have a list that we think you will find interesting…