It’s been another action-packed week in the app store.  It's the type of week that can put a
real dent in your pocketbook.  Lead by the hyperactive Gameloft, who seems to be stirring about 5 pots at once, these are some of the newest 3D releases.


Derek Jeter Real Baseball - Gameloft - $4.99

  

For the 1st time on the App Store, join Derek Jeter for every at bat of this realistic simulation. Choose one of the various game modes, from a full 162-game season with playoffs, to practice and home run challenges. Play in animated, fully-packed 3D stadiums that will make your experience even more intense. Tap the screen to swing the bat or you can use an innovative and intuitive gauge to give you more control and accuracy. The numerous and varied animations for pitching, batting and fielding will immerse you in an incredibly real baseball experience.

Features
The best graphics of any baseball simulation on the App Store with full 3D players and stadiums
A variety of different animations when batting, pitching, catching, and more
Listen to your own music library and post your best replays on YouTube
Try different game modes, from a full 162-game season with playoffs to a challenging home-run mode
For the 1st time on the App Store, the baseball icon Derek Jeter
Even more realism thanks to audio commentary, sound effects and spectator reactions to your plays


To be reviewed.


2xl ATV Offroad - 2xl Games - $7.99

  

From the makers of “2XL Supercross” comes the hottest, action-packed racing game to hit the iPhone and iPod Touch… “2XL ATV Offroad”
KEY FEATURES
- 16 unique ATV Supercross and Outdoor Nationals tracks
- 2 Freestyle levels
- Massive career mode and achievement system
- Freestyle mode with advanced scoring system
- Multiplayer mode with up to 5 opponents
- Race up to 8 opponents in single player mode
- 250cc two-stroke and 450cc four-stroke ATVs
- Choose from hundreds of ATV and rider skin combinations
- Auto-gas and invisible controls feature
- 1st and 3rd person camera views
- 8 preset control schemes including Responsive Tilt Steering
- Adjustable level of difficulty
- View profile statistics and leader boards at live.2xlgames.com
FREESTYLE
Interested in extreme sports? Catch some sick air and combo as many tricks as you can for big points with our innovative new stunt system. Learn to back flip while tricking for extra point multipliers.
NATIONALS TRACKS
See how far we’ve pushed the graphics envelope as you ride the new outdoor Nationals tracks. Tear up and down huge mountains with beautiful views of the horizon.
SUPERCROSS TRACKS
Experience the rhythm-based style of racing we made famous with classic games like Motocross Madness and ATV Offroad Fury.
CAREER
The all-new league system guides you through an ATV career where you can become the champion.
MULTIPLAYER RACING
The most intense mobile head-to-head experience created to date. Race other players over your local Wi-Fi network. *
ACHIEVEMENTS
The all-new achievement system challenges you to unlock 100% of the skill-based goals in the game. Compare your trophies with your friends online.
2XL LIVE STATISTICS & LEADERBOARDS
See how you stack up against the competition in your quest to be the best on wheels. Sign up for a free 2XL Live account and all your game statistics will be viewable at live.2xlgames.com.
* Bluetooth is not currently supported.
Watch the game trailer at www.2xlgames.com/atv
Check out 2XL Supercross at www.2xlgames.com/supercross

To be reviewed


Shrek Kart - Gameloft - $4.99

  

Once Upon a Time… Shrek and his friends are on a quest: To become the Kingdom’s Fastest Kart Racer! Race to your own Fairy Tale ending behind the wheel of each character’s custom-built kart and try to win Ye Grand Tournament. Explore the sights and secret shortcuts throughout the Kingdom, from Shrek’s home in The Swamp to the hallowed halls of Worcestershire High to the palm-lined streets of Far Far Away. Challenge your friends to eat your dust in multiplayer and arena modes! All is fair(y) in this twisted tournament tale: Special Abilities and Power-ups are part of the arsenal. Drop the Cow That Jumped Over the Moon on Donkey, foil Puss In Boots with a Kart-Seeking Pumpkin and blast past Gingy with some high ogre-octane gas. But remember: Only 1st Place lives Happily Ever After!

Features
4 SINGLEPLAYER MODES: Single Race, Tournament, Challenges and Arena modes
LOCAL MULTIPLAYER MODE: Challenge your friends to eat your dust via Wifi and Bluetooth!
MILES OF RACING FUN with 19 cups in the Tournament mode and 72 challenges to face!
10 UNIQUE KARTS: Each character has custom built his or her own vehicle, each with a special ability and different characteristics.
11 DEFENSIVE & OFFENSIVE POWER-UPS: Drop the Cow That Jumped Over the Moon on an opponent or shoo away those Angry Bees by wiping off the screen with your finger!
15 TRACKS (12 Speedways & 3 Arenas): Beautiful 3D environments from throughout the Kingdom, from Shrek’s home in The Swamp to the palm-lined streets of Far Far Away.
MORE THAN 10 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS: Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Ogre Triplets, Puss In Boots, Gingy, 3 Little Pigs, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf and the Ghost of Lord Farquaad !
iPod LIBRARY ACCESS: Rock out to your own personal soundtrack while you speed towards the Finish Line! (Works with the OS 3.0 software update.)


Besides these new releases there have been free lites released for Modern Combat Sandstorm and
Real Soccer 2010.



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