New from the good people at Vivendi Games comes Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D. It claims to be (and is) the richest 3D kart racing experience on the iPhone. Hop on your cart and race through 12 tracks. Battle your opponents and run them off the road using one of your 8 crazy weapons.

To drive, simply take your iPhone and tilt it left and right to steer! Controls are intuitive, and gameplay is pretty darn fun. This title will be enjoyable for anyone that logged a ton of hours playing Crash Bandicoot on the old Playstation.

I’ve read multiple reports that the game does slow down quite a bit, in the middle of gameplay. That could be quite infuriating! In the App Store the game is getting mixed reviews… even though the average rating is 4 out of 5 stars!

Screenshots:

Buy via the App Store for $9.99: Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D
More Info: Vivendi Games

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: App Store, Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D, iPhone Games, Vivendi Games

New from the folks at IMAK Creations comes ColorTilt. It’s a fun new app that lets you create one-of-a-kind artwork right on your iPhone. To get started, all you need to do is use the iPhone’s accelerometer to select one of 4,096 colors as a background. Then, use your finger to swipe the screen to paint. You can save your work in your photo library.

Controls are dead simple, anyone can have a few minutes of fun with this little app. If you’re the creative type, you’ll enjoy using this as a colorful doodle pad or just a way to sketch out ideas for that new project or design you’ve been working on.

To erase your work, much like the old ‘etch-a-sketch’, simply shake the iPhone and your work dissapears

Why not take some screenshots (How to take a screenshot on iPhone 2.0 Firmware) and send them to me? Or post them in the forums!? Or maybe even post them to our iPhone Wallpaper Gallery!? Would love to see your creative ColorTilt art

Note: It should be noted that this could be a great art learning tool for younger kids. At the price this is selling at (only $0.99), it’s a worthwhile pickup for anyone with a young child too. Keep that in mind!

A few ColorTilt creations:

Buy for $0.99 at the App Store: ColorTilt
More Info: IMAK Creations

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: App Store, ColorTilt, IMAK Creations, iPhone Apps

I got excited when I noticed this one in the app store out there. Released earlier today, WordPress is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch! I’m sure other bloggers in the ‘blogosphere’ will be tickled as well (well ok, only if they have an iPhone or Touch).

The new WordPress app for the iPhone is Open Source. It allows you to create an edit up your content on all of your WordPress blogs, now matter where you are. There is even built-in support for offline use. The app supports WordPress blogs 2.5.1 and higher.

Key Features:

• Get true previews of your posts via Safari.
• Full tag and category support
• Add pics to your blog via your built-in camera or from your library
• Support for multiple blogs
• Password protect your posts, save drafts, or mark posts for review at a later date
• An auto-recovery feature saves posts interrupted by incoming phone calls (cool!)

Screenshots:

Get for FREE via the App Store: WordPress
More Info: WordPress for iPhone

Note: If you’re a WordPress junkie, you may want to subscribe to The WordPress Podcast as well.

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: App Store, Free iPhone Apps, WordPress, WordPress for iPhone

That’s right, AIM is now available for the iPhone via the app store. Connect whenever and wherever you are via this ultra-popular social networking tool.

Some of the things you can do with Mobile AIM on the iPhone:

• Send and receive messages via WiFi*, EDGE or 3G networks
• Manage your buddy list
• View expressions and update your status
• Take pictures and immediately use them as your buddy icon
• View online/offline status of your contacts

*iPod Touch version will only support WiFi.

Mobile AIM was developed for the iPhone and Touch from the ground up using the iPhone OS 2.0 and iPhone UI… So I expect this app to perform at ultra-fast speeds… which is a necessity for any application that features live chat.

What a great tool. I would expect to see more social networking/chat apps dropping mighty soon. Skype? Can you hear me Skype!??

Screenshots:

Get via App Store for FREE: Mobile AIM
More Info: AOL Website

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: AIM, AIM for iPhone, App Store, Mobile AIM

Ah, you gotta love pinball! The moment I saw this one in the app store I knew I had to make ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster an App of the Day.

The developers at ZEN Studios put this game together…and they have the experience to know what they’re doing when building a pinball app/simulator. They also developed ‘Pinball FX‘, an Xbox LIVE arcade game.

Graphics and gameplay is rich and colorful. The game is played in a full 3D environment with stunning details built into the graphics to make the gameplay stellar. You can even explore the playfield in 3D using the gyroscopic capabilities of the iPhone.

Gameplay is fast, and the tables include all of the things you’re used to seeing on your typical pin… Bumpers, run lanes, ramps, drop targets… you name it, they’re in play… and if you’re getting a bit frustrated you can always nudge the table by shaking your iPhone

Perhaps what I appreciate most in the game however is the realistic physics. The ball and table react how they should, bumps and shakes and movements are accurate. It just ‘feels’ real, like you’re playing on an actual table. Two thumbs up to the developers here.

A good game for the right price. Any pinball fan will surely want to pick this title up.

Screenshots:

Buy via App Store for $4.99: ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster
More Info: Publisher X

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: App Store, iPhone Apps, Publisher X, ZEN Pinball: Rollercoaster, ZEN Studios

Probably the most anticipated new game for the iPhone since the ‘Town Hall’ meeting way back in March has been Super Monkey Ball.

In Super Monkey Ball, your goal is to guide your cute little monkey (that is encased in a transparent ball by the way) by tilting and rolling him through slopes, turns and drops that face him. Concentrate and navigate him through tough courses to reach the goal before time ends. Along the way you will want to collect as many bananas as you can to increase your life count.

The game has 5 worlds and 110 stages. More than enough of a challenge to keep most gamers happy for quite some time.

The control of the game may get some getting used to for some people, as it can be quite twitchy/touchy. But once you have the use of the accelerometer down, you’ll be good to go.

Screenshots:

Buy via App Store for $9.99: Super Monkey Ball
More Info: SEGA Website

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: App Store, iPhone Game, SEGA, Super Monkey Ball