Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Game Debuts
Michael Jackson The Experience HD ($4.99)
The legendary MJ rhythm game is now available on iPad with a revamped touch control scheme. Note that the $5 download includes four songs, with more available via in-app purchase.

R.O.B.O.T. ($2.99)
R.O.B.O.T. hasn't been on our radar, but it looks like a promising third-person action title.

Swingworm ($2.99)
A cute action-platformer with a unique touch-controlled flinging control mechanic.

Price Drops
Zombie Gunship (Free)
As a special partnership with FreeAppADay, Zombie Gunship has gone completely free for one day only. Jump on it!
Glow Hockey 2 (Free)
Glow Hockey 2 is perhaps the greatest air hockey game on the App Store, and it can be grabbed for free for today only.
Radballs ($0.99)
Delightfully 80s puzzle game Radballs is 66% off for a limited time.

Risk ($3.99)
The iOS port of this classic war board game is normally $6.99, but today it is available for almost half-off.
Anomaly Warzone Earth HD ($1.99)
The iPad version of this "reverse tower defense" game is half-off for a limited time.

Fantasy Defense ($0.99)
This tower defense / RPG hybrid just launched at $2.99, but now it's on sale for a cool $0.99. Patience pays off yet again.
Justin is Executive Editor of IGN Wireless. He has been reviewing cell phone games since the dark days of Java flip phones. You can follow him on Twitter and MyIGN.
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