iOS Games

61 'iOS games' stories March 2011 - March 2020

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Gaming on iOS has seen huge growth the in last few years with iPhones, iPads and more recently Apple TV emerging as true gaming platforms. From solid original titles and franchises developed specifically for iOS, to gaming heavyweights like Nintendo now fully embarrassing the platform, iOS has become a legitimate platform for gamers of all kinds. What’s next? New technologies in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra including ARKit for augmented reality give us a glimpse of the future of gaming on iOS.

Head below for all of our latest iOS gaming stories and be sure to check out the latest deals on games at 9to5Toys.

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Classic PS1 game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night now on iOS and Android

Ben Lovejoy Mar 4 2020 - 4:55 am PT

Castlevania Symphony of the Night

In a surprise move, Konami has brought the classic PlayStation game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night now to iOS and Android. It was first available on the PlayStation in 1997.

The company says that the iOS version is a complete port of the full game, including original graphics and music …

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Atari’s arcade classic Missile Command arcade game coming to iOS and Android

Ben Lovejoy Mar 3 2020 - 7:00 am PT

Missile Command Recharged coming to iOS and Android

Atari has announced that the classic arcade game Missile Command is coming to iOS and Android later this year. Even better, you’ll have the choice of a free ad-supported version or a single payment to remove the ads; no in-app purchases…

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Company of Heroes for iPad

WWII strategy game Company of Heroes now available for the iPad

Ben Lovejoy Feb 13 2020 - 4:42 am PT

Feral Interactive has announced that the award-winning World War II strategy game Company of Heroes is now available for the iPad. A video trailer can be seen below…

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Pokémon and Harry Potter AR games pushing real world events; TETRIS swaps apps

Ben Lovejoy Jan 23 2020 - 7:17 am PT

2020 real-world Pokémon events on the way

There’s good news and bad for iPhone gaming fans today. On the plus side, there are more real-world Pokémon Go and Harry Potter events on the way. On the downside, you won’t be able to play the official EA version of Tetris for much longer, even if you paid for it…

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Full mouse support could be game-changer for iPad gaming, says analyst

Ben Lovejoy Oct 25 2019 - 5:00 am PT

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If Apple were to make mouse support for the iPad into a mainstream feature, that could be a game-changer for iPad gaming, says an analyst specialising in mobile markets.

It would, he argues, open the way to the iPad offering full PC-level gaming as well as the mobile games currently on offer …

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‘Rome: Total War – Alexander’ full version now out on iPhone [U]

Ben Lovejoy Oct 24 2019 - 6:13 am PT

Rome Total War iPhone edition of Alexander

The strategy game Rome: Total War – Alexander, already available for iPad, is now out for iPhone and Android.

It promises that the iPhone version will ‘deliver the full experience of the desktop version’…

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Call of Duty Mobile becomes #1 iOS app

Call of Duty Mobile overloads servers, becomes #1 iOS app in 100+ countries

Ben Lovejoy Oct 4 2019 - 5:34 am PT

Call of Duty Mobile has become the #1 iOS app in more than 100 countries after it exceeded 35M downloads across iOS and Android in its first three days…

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Call of Duty Mobile out now on iPhone, iPad, and Android, with IAP

Ben Lovejoy Oct 1 2019 - 7:24 am PT

Call of Duty Mobile iPhone and iPad

Call of Duty Mobile is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, as promised last month. Unlike the earlier companion app, this is a full game experience.

Developed by Tencent Games’ award-winning TiMi Studios and published by Activision, Call of Duty: Mobile delivers the definitive free-to-play, first-person action experience on mobile. For the first time, players will play many of the most beloved maps, competitive modes, iconic characters and signature weapons from across the franchise, including the Modern Warfare and Black Ops universes, in one epic experience …

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Subway Surfers coming to Snapchat

Version of popular Subway Surfers game coming to Snapchat from today

Ben Lovejoy Oct 1 2019 - 4:39 am PT

Subway Surfers was highlighted by Apple as one of the most popular free iOS games last year, and Snap has announced that a multiplayer version is coming to Snapchat from today…

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Pokémon Masters for iOS and Android

Pokémon Masters now available on iOS and Android, but servers struggle to cope

Ben Lovejoy Aug 29 2019 - 6:39 am PT

We learned back in May that DeNA Co was working on a new game known as Pokémon Masters. It’s now available for download — but you may have a little difficulty playing it…

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[Update: Available now in the US and UK] Harry Potter: Wizards Unite iPhone and Android AR game available, but only in two countries

Ben Lovejoy Jun 20 2019 - 8:47 am PT

Harry Potter Wizards Unite out in limited beta

Update: Now available on iOS for users in the US and UK.

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, an augmented reality game briefly teased by Pokémon Go creator back in November of last year, is now available in open beta – but only in two countries. It’s currently available only in Australia and New Zealand, but you can register to receive an alert once it’s available in your country …

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Play Doom on iOS later this year, free of charge, if you sign up here

Ben Lovejoy Jun 10 2019 - 6:05 am PT

Doom on iOS available in free test later this year

If you’re a fan of the first-person shoot-em-up game Doom, you may get the chance to play Doom on iOS later this year – completely free of charge.

The game isn’t directly launching on iOS, but Bethesda Softworks wants your help testing out a new game-streaming service …

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US gaming is now dominated by smartphones

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US gaming now dominated by smartphones; spend up 20% year-on-year

Ben Lovejoy May 9 2019 - 6:05 am PT

Smartphones are now dominating US gaming, according to a survey of more than 4,000 Americans by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).

The ESA found that while PCs and game consoles remain popular, 60% of gamers play on their smartphones …

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Barbarian Invasion, part of ‘Rome: Total War’ franchise, coming to iPhone this week [Video]

Ben Lovejoy May 7 2019 - 7:14 am PT

Barbarian Invasion on the iPhone

Feral Interactive has announced that Barbarian Invasion, a standalone expansion of the historical strategy game ROME: Total War, will be released for iPhone on May 9th.

The game first launched on Windows, and Feral earlier brought it to the iPad …

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 for iOS updated with Unreal Engine 4, 12 new leagues

9to5 Staff Dec 17 2018 - 9:33 am PT

Main FIFA competitor, Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) announced a major update to their mobile soccer game today for iOS. The game received a graphics engine overhaul, upgrading from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 4, which should provide serious visual improvements over the previously featured third-generation engine.

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Kanex ‘GoPlay Sidekick’ portable Made-for-iPhone, iPad & Apple TV game controller now available

Jordan Kahn Jul 25 2017 - 7:49 am PT

First announced earlier this year at CES, Kanex is today officially launching its new GoPlay Sidekick controller for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

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Bethesda brings Fallout to iOS for the first time with freemium Fallout Shelter game

Ben Lovejoy Jun 15 2015 - 4:05 am PT

Fans of Bethesda’s Fallout games on Xbox, PlayStation and PC got the news yesterday that Fallout 4 will be launched in November – and the company also threw in a surprise bonus in the form of an iOS game. Fallout Shelter is a kind of blend of SimCity, XCOM and FTL in which you create your own fallout shelter and try to keep its residents alive and happy.

Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.

Select from a variety of modern-day rooms to turn an excavation beneath 2,000 feet of bedrock into the very picture of Vault Life. Get to know your Dwellers and lead them to happiness. Find their ideal jobs and watch them flourish. Provide them with outfits, weapons, and training to improve their abilities.

As Overseer, you get to design the shelter and take care of its residents, but you can also send them out into the Wasteland to find additional armor, weapons and other handy loot …
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Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game

Justin Kahn Jun 4 2015 - 6:06 am PT

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Following the release of the last main console entry in the long running Hitman franchise, Square Enix took the franchise mobile with the stellar, board-game style Hitman GO. Now Square is back with another iOS game starring Agent 47:
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9to5Toys Last Call: 49-inch LG 4K Smart UHDTV $660, 2K iOS game sale, discounted Xbox Live/PS Plus, more

Mar 25 2015 - 9:11 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Smart LED HDTVs: LG 49-inch 4K UHDTV $660, Samsung 40-inch $320, more
Here’s how to install Kano OS on your Raspberry Pi 2 for free
The iDrink iPhone case includes a built-in breathalyzer, bottle opener and driving game
Headphones: Sol Republic Tracks Air Bluetooth $75, Klipsch Image X10 in-ears $80, more
1,000-Watt 2-Stroke Gasoline Powered Portable Generator $95 shipped (orig. $199)
Load up on the latest NERF gear: up to 54% off N-Strike Elite Blaster, more
Home: Dyson DC40 upright vac $220 (orig. $400), more

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2K’s best iOS games are on sale from $3 ea: BioShock, XCOM, Civilization Revolution 2, NBA 2K15, more

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The ultimate lifeline: this $60 power bank can jump start your car and charge your iPhone

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Xbox Live Gold $36 (Reg. $60), PlayStation Plus $40 (Reg. $50)

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iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi in all colors: 16GB $400 (Reg. $499), 128GB $600 (Reg. $699)

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JBL Spark Bluetooth Speaker $35 shipped (Reg. $130)

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The software used by Pixar to create visual effects for movies like Toy Story, Up, and WALL-E is now free

Small States Review: Grado’s GR10e in-ear headphones hit every note, $299 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Back in stock at Amazon! LG 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz HDTV: $500 shipped (orig. $800) http://t.co/OvKy6HcJ4M pic.twitter.com/ErxzEVPIqT

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 25, 2015

New! $100 Sears Gift Card w/ email delivery for $85 (15% off)
New! Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, ESPN, Rolling Stone, more
New! Razor scooters 50% off: electric and kick powered from $15 (orig. $30+)
New! Games/Apps: Xbox One controller chargers from $16 ea, freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: Samsung color laser printer $100, Logitech HD Pro webcam $60, more

More deals still alive:

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GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Cam $399 shipped ($100 off)

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Free money! Save up to 20% on gift cards from Staples, Lowe’s, Applebee’s, Facebook, more

Shower-Mate water resistant Bluetooth speaker $10 Prime shipped (orig. $30)
Anker MFi iPhone 6 2850mAh battery case: $40 shipped (60% off)
Alfred Hitchcock Blu-ray collection $99, Despicable Me Combo Pack $10, more
JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones $119 shipped (Reg. $170)
Apple’s refurbished 3TB Time Capsule drops to $299 shipped (25% off orig)
Save 10% on your Spring Break hotel at Travelocity
Save 25% on all refurbished Olympus Digital Cameras
Adobe Photoshop Elements + Canon Printer bundle for $50 (~$110 value)
Toffee’s new iOS/MacBook accessories + discount for 9to5 readers
LG Electronics 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED for $500 shipped (Reg. $800)
Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch Internal SSDs: 250GB $100 (Reg. $135), more
Incase 13-inch MacBook Air Hardshell Cases for $25 shipped (50% off)
Groupon 10% off sitewide: iPhone 6 battery cases from $36, more
Anker Astro 16000mAh External Battery w/ free Astro Mini 3200mAh $35 ($20 savings)
Stop paying cable modem rental fees: Motorola SB6141 $58 shipped (Reg. $90)
iPad Shoulder Bag by STM $13 Prime shipped (orig. $55)
Seagate 5TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $129 Prime shipped
$10 off a $30 purchase of classic and new board games
iTunes Free App of the Week: Dark Echo ($2 value)

New products & more:

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InfiniteUSB cables offer an endless supply of USB ports for your laptop

The Trefecta DRT is an electric bike even james Bond would ride
Turn your selfies into dronies with this new iOS/Android controlled mini hexacopter
This Minecraft Toolbox brings Steve’s tools to life thanks to Raspberry Pi
Japanese accessory maker teases follow-up to the wildly popular R2-D2 virtual keyboard
DJiT’s upcoming Mixfader might be the most portable iOS/Android DJ controller yet
Atari’s new Fit app for iOS and Android rewards users w/ classic arcade games
Bosch’s new REAXX table saw uses advanced sensors to protect your hands and its blade

Review: Mad Catz’ C.T.R.L.i and Micro C.T.R.L.i bring overdue competence, fair pricing to iOS game controllers

Jeremy Horwitz Dec 15 2014 - 12:00 pm PT

Apple’s iOS game controller design guidelines were clearly inspired by Microsoft’s Xbox controllers, but Mad Catz has taken the concept a step further: its new C.T.R.L.i ($60) and Micro C.T.R.L.i ($50, available for $46) for iOS look so much like Xbox One game controllers that you might struggle to tell them apart in a dark room. While the full-sized C.T.R.L.i is very close to the Xbox One controller in footprint and weight, Micro C.T.R.L.i squeezes all of the same functionality into a smaller but nearly identical shape.

Best of all, since they’re more reasonably priced than earlier iOS controllers, both are good enough to recommend to any iOS gamer… assuming you own or want some iOS games with controller support.

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Disney announces Disney Infinity 2.0 mobile built w/ Metal, new ESPN app, and more during today’s special event

Nov 14 2014 - 4:59 pm PT

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Today’s Disney Mobile Product Showcase kicked off with Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, sharing a Steve Jobs anecdote. No matter the time or place it’s always incredibly interesting to hear personal stories of Apple’s late leader.

Iger recalled the time when he contacted his buddy Jobs with what he thought was a novel idea: to unleash movies/TV shows like iTunes did for music. Of course, being the visionary he was, Jobs had already thought of this and even brought an early version of the iPod with video to the meeting. And of course, being the businessman he was, Jobs then asked Iger if he would commit Disney content to the project.

Iger used this story as a jump off for a two hour presentation in which other Disney, ESPN, and ABC executives would showcase a smattering of new mobile apps, games, and products…

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Offers you can’t refuse: $100 off all MacBooks, up to 70% off 2K iOS games, Samsung 3D BR player $55, more

Jan 31 2014 - 11:58 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Best Buy 2-Day Doorbusters: $100 off all Apple MacBooks and 21″ iMac for $1,150 ($150 savings)

Game/App Deals: Up to 70% off 2K iOS games, Tilt to Live: $1 (Reg. $3), 100 Rogues: $1 (Reg. $3), iOS freebies, more

Samsung Smart 3D Blu-ray Wifi BluRay player (refurb): $55 shipped. Add Godfather series Blu-ray for an offer you can’t refuse

Today’s your last chance to get a free copy of Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour for iOS http://t.co/dwzk8CQ1ue

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) January 31, 2014

Other great deals from today:

New! Microsoft Surface Pro: $500 shipped, Surface RT (pre-owned): $220 shipped
New! Seagate Backup Plus 3TB desktop hard drive $100 shipped (Reg. $135)
New! Google Nexus 7 tablet (2nd gen) 16GB $189 (Reg. $229), 32GB $229 (Reg. $269)

More great deals still alive:

Hitachi 4TB 3.5-inch Coolspin internal drive: $152 shipped (Reg. $190)
Bose OE2 on-ears: $100 shipped (both Reg. $150), Denon over-ears: $29 shipped (Reg. $80)
Bose AE2 fold-flat headphones $99 shipped (Reg. $150)
HooToo USB 3.0 Hubs: 7-port $27 (Reg. $65), 4-port slim bus-powered $11 (Reg. $15)
iOttie Easy View Universal iPhone car mount $13 shipped (Reg. $23)
Google Chromecast $25 for .EDU emails or $30 for everyone else
LifeProof Fre case for iPhone 5 (black): $30 shipped (Reg. $80)
Monitor Deals: Dell 24″ w/DisplayPort (refurb): $165, Viewsonic 24″ monitors (refurb): $125
Samsung 840 EVO Series 750GB 2.5″ SATA III Solid State Drive $400 shipped (Reg. $530)
Virgin Mobile cuts unsubsidized iPhone 5s to $440 or iPhone 5c for $360 shipped (Update)
Seagate 2TB Backup Plus Slim USB 3.0 portable drive: $120 shipped (Reg. $200)
JBL Micro II ultra-portable speaker in black or white: $21 shipped ($30 off)
Anker 5-port Family iPad/tablet/iPhone USB charger: $16 shipped
Apple TV 3rd gen. 1080p streaming media player $84 shipped (Reg. $99)

9to5Toys Last Call: Anker 5-port USB charger $16, JBL 6-piece home theater system $280, Logitech Skype TV cam $100, SSDs, more

Jan 27 2014 - 9:59 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

SSDs: 480GB SanDisk Extreme II $250 (Reg. $535), 256GB Samsung 840 PRO $180 (Reg. $270)
Apple TV 3rd gen. 1080p streaming media player $84 shipped (Reg. $99)

Anker 5-port Family iPad/tablet/iPhone USB charger: $16 shipped

JBL High-Performance 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System $280 shipped (Reg. $1,199)

Logitech TV Cam HD with built-in Skype software $100 shipped (Reg. $200)

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Other great deals from today:

New! Game/App Deals: BioShock Infinite on PC: $10 ($5 w/ EC code), Madden NFL 25: $40, Xbox LIVE Gold: $40, iOS freebies, more
New! 1 year magazine subs: Wired & Popular Photography: $10 (Reg. $104), Macworld & MacLife: $33 (Reg. $144)
New! Gold Box Deal of the Day: Up to 50% Off Transcend Flash Memory Cards, External Hard Drives, and Solid-State Drives
New! Sling Media Slingbox 350, stream HDTV to your iPhone/iPad $125 shipped (30% off)
New! Virgin Mobile slashes iPhone 5c starting at $405, 5s starts at $495, unsubsidized
New! Staples 1080P Monitors $30 off $150: HP Pavilion 22″: $110, Samsung 24″: $120, AOC 27″: $170

More great deals still alive:

Motorola offering Moto X for $100 off on January 27, $299 off-contract
Get 50% off all Otterbox Armor Series cases & 25% off select Otterbox Defender cases
Philips Shoqbox splash/drop-proof portable Bluetooth speaker $80 shipped (Reg. $150)
Bose AE2 fold-flat headphones $99 shipped (Reg. $150)
Philips Monitor Deals: 27″ Quad HD w/ mic & webcam: $600 (Reg. $900), 29″ UltraWide HD display: $450 (Reg. $700), more
Pad & Quill Little Pocket Book for iPhone 5/5S $60 shipped ($10 off)
Western Digital My Net N750 Dual-Band wireless router w/ dual USB, quad Gig Ethernet and QoS: $30 shipped (Reg. $90)
Thunderbolt Enclosures: D3 Dual-bay + USB: $222, ThunderDUO Dual Bay: $244 (Reg. up to $350) + $9 shipping
Sony 3D Blu-ray player with WiFi streaming/USB $80 shipped (Reg. $140)

9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 50% off popular Mac games, Bose AE2 ‘phones $99, Philips Brilliance 27″-29″ monitors, more

Jan 23 2014 - 10:04 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Best Buy 2-Day Doorbuster Sale: $50 off iPad Air plus iPad mini/iPhone discounts
Philips Shoqbox splash/drop-proof portable Bluetooth speaker $80 shipped (Reg. $150)

Game/App Deals: Up to 50% off Mac games: Borderlands GOTY, Call of Duty, Star Wars, many more, Carmageddon: FREE, iOS freebies

Bose AE2 fold-flat headphones $99 shipped (Reg. $150)

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Take up to $50 off select iRobot Roomba cleaning robots, deals start at $300 shipped

Other great deals from today:

New! Goal Zero Portable Solar Power Essentials Kit $75 shipped (Reg. $146)
New! Microsoft Surface Tablet 32GB (refurb): $169 shipped (Reg. $299 new)

More great deals still alive:

Crucial M500 Solid State Drives: 480GB $259, 240GB $114, 120GB $77
Pad & Quill Little Pocket Book for iPhone 5/5S $60 shipped ($10 off)
Western Digital My Net N750 Dual-Band wireless router w/ dual USB, quad Gig Ethernet and QoS: $30 shipped (Reg. $90)
Thunderbolt Enclosures: D3 Dual-bay + USB: $222, ThunderDUO Dual Bay: $244 (Reg. up to $350) + $9 shipping
30% off Dell Outlet refurbished monitors
LifeProof Nuud Series Case for iPhone 5S: $64 shipped (Reg. $90), iPhone 5 Frē case: $40 shipped (Reg. $80)
Sony 3D Blu-ray player with WiFi streaming/USB $80 shipped (Reg. $140)
Anker 36W/7.2A 4-Port Compact USB Wall Charger $26 shipped (w/Prime)
Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock: $200 shipped ($100 off)
Philips Classic Clock/Radio/iPhone/iPod 30-pin dock: $50 shipped (half off)
IGN’s Free Game of the Month is Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour ($6.99 value)
Google Nexus 7 32GB (2012) refurb: $120 shipped (Reg. $249)