Mobile Games Round-Up: 'SpaceChem'

This week has been dominated by talk of Apple's new iPhone announcement, but let's not forget that it's also good for playing games on, right? And this week we have a trio of solid releases worthy of your time and money.

SpaceChem

Platforms: iPad
Cost: £3.99 / $5.99
What is it?: A port of the PC puzzle title, SpaceChem sees you as a scientist on a distant planet as you combine atoms to create new materials as part of a futuristic production line. It's one of the smartest puzzle games we've played in years, and is one well recommended for anyone who likes a fiendish challenge. An Android version is also rumoured to be in the works.

> Download SpaceChem from the App Store

Watch an introduction trailer for the PC version of SpaceChem below:



Fish of Fury

Platforms: iPhone, iPad (Universal)
Cost: 69p / $1
What is it?: This comical fighting game has fish spar it out using touch screen controls. With a choice of six fighters, you can participate in three round battles in Arcade mode, take on each fish in Survival, and try out moves in Practice mode.

> Download Fish of Fury from the App Store

Watch a trailer for Fish of Fury on iPhone and iPad below:



Pixel Ranger

Platforms: iPhone
Cost: 69p / $1
What is it?: Another superb arcade offering from the house of Chillingo, Pixel Ranger has you in control of a pixelated cowboy as he darts around single-screen stages blasting anything that moves. It's fast and challenging, and features a Rainbow Islands-style mechanic that has you frantically collecting loot at the end of each round.

> Download Pixel Ranger from the App Store

Watch an introduction trailer for the PC version of Pixel Ranger below:



Other mobile game news and releases:

• Big news of the week is the announcement of Apple's iPhone 4S that's releasing later this month.
  
• Meanwhile, iOS 5 will be available on iPhone, iPhone Touch and iPad from October 15.
  
• Epic Games has announced Infinity Blade II for a January launch.
  
• Finally, terrific DSiWare platformer Shandae: Risky's Revenge is to see a port to iOS devices sometime this year.

You can keep up to date with upcoming releases with our gaming release diary. You can also find out the latest gaming news and updates through our Twitter account at @DS_Gaming.

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