Best new games on iPhone and iPad

Here's what's new in iOS gaming this week!

Every Thursday I go on a quest to find all the notable new games released on the App Store over the week, but instead of taking all the gold and experience for myself, I pass my knowledge on to you! Whether you're looking for new games, games on sale, or wondering if your favorite game got a big update, I'll break down all the notable iOS gaming news for you!

New games of the week

Need something new and shiny? Every week tons of games hit the App Store, and I keep track, so you don't have to; here are the notable releases for this week.

Missile Cards

If you love the 1980 arcade classic Missile Command and you enjoy playing a couple of rounds of Solitaire, then Missile Cards is the perfect game for you.

Missile Cards tasks you with defending your military missile control center by strategically playing cards to counter the cards that are being used by the attackers. With five different bases and multiple different decks of cards, there is plenty of replayability in this unique little mash-up game.

Just remember, nuclear warheads, giant lasers, and other high-tech weapons are at your disposal!

• $2.99 - Download Now

Super Samurai Rampage

One samurai encounters countless enemies to destroy. You'll need to hack and slash your way through waves upon waves of enemies in Super Samurai Rampage.

The retro-style pixel art looks great, and the high-score chasing nature of the game makes you want to play it over and over again.

$ 1.99 - Download Now

All That Remains: Part 1

Confusing and downright spooky All That Remains: Part 1 will have you always guessing what will happen next.

You play as Campbell Price, who wakes up in what seems like his father's bunker. Not knowing how you got there, you'll need to uncover clues to what actually happened the night before. In your journey, you come across a walkie-talkie and on the other end is your sister, who is trapped in a different bunker.

Can you figure out the mystery and save your sister?

• $0.99 - Download Now

Games on sale this week

Good things come to those who wait! Every week games go on sale, and you can take advantage of significant savings. Here are the notable deals of this week.

FTL: Faster Than Light

If you have ever wanted to command a spaceship FTL: Faster Than Light may be the game for you, and right now you can download it for only

This procedurally-generated space simulation game will allow you to pilot ten different ships to travel across the galaxy and deliver valuable information to defeat the rebels. Of course, surviving the trip is a whole other story.

FTL is quite challenging — not to the point of pulling your hair out, but certain points get close. If you manage to get through the entire game, it could only take you two hours. Each playthrough, however, brings a differents set of challenges, making FTL easy to replay time and time again.

• $2.99 - Download Now

Badland 2

The hit sequel to Badland — which won Game of the Year — is now on sale for only $0.99.

This beautiful physics-based platformer will have you navigating through darkly-light worlds full of dangerous new obstacles.

You'll need to tumble, flop, bounce, and fly through the grim-looking levels to complete this awesome adventure.

• $0.99 - Download Now

Game updates of the week

Games are constantly being updating with new content, bug fixes, gameplay improvements, and special events. I'll highlight a few of the best updates to hit the App Store this week

Pokémon GO: A huge list of significant updates has hit Pokémon Go this week, and I couldn't be more excited. New gym battling system, co-operative raid fights, new items and more! This is the biggest update I've seen since they released Gen 2 Pokémon into the game.

iMore's resident PokéMaster, Rene Ritchie, has all the details of the newest update and what it means for you as a player!

Read: Pokémon GO Updates: What's new and what's next!

Luke's game of the week.

MARVEL Contest of Champions

MARVEL Contest of Champions is a popular free-to-play mobile fighting game developed by Kabam. Although the game launched in 2014, it remains wildly popular and is constantly updated with new characters, quests, and treasures to be discovered.

As the player, you assume the role of Summoner and are tasked with battling your way through various quests, fights, and special events colorful, fast-paced action.

It's a really fun and simple fighting game that's worth checking out if you love Marvel, fighting games, or both!

• Free - Download Now

Read MARVEL Contest of Champions: Everything you need to know!

Get more games for less money!

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Other games you saw this week?

Did I miss anything? Anything you're particularly excited about this week? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter!

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