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Update (12/30 1:50pm): We have now updated our end-of-year/holiday roundup with all the latest iOS/Mac app price drops and cleaned up any of the deals that are no longer available. As usual, the latest additions can be found at the top of each category below:

As usual at this time of year, many of the most popular and highly rated iOS and Mac games/apps are going on sale for the holidays. While you may notice a few apps from this past week’s daily roundups, we have scoured the App Stores to bring all of the best and most notable deals to one place. Some highlights include sales on the entire Infinity Blade Trilogy, a massive list of Final Fantasy titles, 2Do, Duet Display, MacPhun photo editors, a few of Apple’s App/Game of the Year 2015 picks and much more:

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Apple has now selected Cartoon Network’s Attack the Light – Steven Universe Light RPG as the new App Store Free App of the Week. It usually goes for $3, but can now be had for free until this time next week. This is the very first time we have seen it go free since it released back in April.

More details below:
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Square Enix would like to wish everyone a “Merry Hitmas!” by offering Hitman: Sniper for 80% off. Regularly listed between $3 and $5, you can now download the title on all your iOS devices for just $1. This is the lowest price we have ever seen the game go for directly on the App Store since it released back in June.

Square has been busy with Agent 47’s mobile fixed shooter it appears. There is a whole slew of updates that have been added just in time for the sale including special items, soundtracks, hidden secrets and even new gameplay mechanics. Head below for all the details:
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Many of you have likely played former Apple Game of the Year winner BADLAND. Well, the very highly rated, puzzle-platformer (flyer?) is now getting its first official sequel courtesy of developer Frogmind.

More details and gameplay footage below:
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Mobile developer chAIR has just put the entire Infinity Blade trilogy on sale. Regularly listed at as much as $7, Infinity Blade 1, 2 and 3 are now available for just $1 each. While we have seen each of these titles go free at some point, it is not often we see the entire trilogy for just $3.

Not only have these games received several Game of the Year awards and perfect review scores, but they combine for a 4+ star rating from over a half a million reviews on the App Store. Head below for more details:
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Popular Mac/iOS developer MacPhun has launched a Mega Holiday Sale offering over 40% off its highly rated Mac photo editing/manipulation apps. While there are a number of notable deals here, some of the standouts are Intensify and Tonality for $10 each, along with Aurora HDR for $30. Regularly listed between $15 and $40, these apps are matching or beating the lowest we have seen on the App Store. Here is the full list of today’s MacPhun price drops:

• Mac: Intensify: $10 (Reg. $15)
• Mac: Tonality: $10 (Reg. $15)
• Mac: Aurora HDR: $30 (Reg. $40)
• Mac: Snapheal – Fix your photos.: $8 (Reg. $10)
• Mac: ColorStrokes: $2 (Reg. $3)
• Mac: FX Photo Studio: $10 (Reg. $15)

Be sure to head over to our games hub for all the best deals on every platform, every day of the week.

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Apple has now officially selected Cut the Rope 2 as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $1, this is the very first time we have seen the playful physics-based puzzle-platformer go free in the App Store since it released nearly 2 years ago. It has a 4.5 star rating from 10,005 reviewers.

Head below for more details: 
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We’ve seen iOS-connected coffeemakers before, but they’ve usually come way of crowdfunding projects that don’t always make it off the ground. An established veteran in the world of java is making waves with a new top-of-the-line model that is capable of crafting over 100 different drinks. The De’Longhi PrimaDonna Elite puts an entire coffee shop at your fingertips. It focuses on a user-friendly experience that allows coffee-fiends to personalize nearly every detail of their drink and save new creations for later.

Its iOS-connectivity is sure to spark the interest of Apple users. While the price tag may scare some away.

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In celebration of being named Apple’s best Mac App of the year, Affinity Photo has dropped its price from $50 to $39.99. This is the first discount of any kind we’ve seen for this powerful photo editor since it was released earlier this year. In addition to receiving top honors from Apple, it has also been named an Editors’ Choice and amassed a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from hundreds of App Store users.

5 years in the making, Affinity Photo redefines the boundaries for professional photo editing software for the Mac. With a meticulous focus on workflow it offers sophisticated tools for enhancing, editing and retouching your images in an incredibly intuitive interface with all the power and performance you need.

Unsure if Affinity Photo is for you? Take advantage of this free 10-day trial to put it through its paces.

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After releasing the third entry in the popular The Room series about a month ago, the original title is now available for free on the App Store. Regularly listed at $1, this is the first time we have seen it go free in two years. It has received a perfect 5 star rating from 143,452 reviewers. While we have seen it drop down to $1, The Room Two is also on sale today for $1.99 (Reg. $3).

Along with being listed as the App Store Editor’s Choice in 146 countries, The Room has received a number of important accolades including Apple’s iPad Game of the Year 2012 and a BAFTA. Head below for more details:

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We’ve been inundated with smartwatches and wearables over the last year. Now, 2015 is coming to a close with one more new release. This morning, the Omate Rise Standalone Smartwatch for iOS and Android launched on Indiegogo. In just a few hours it has doubled its initial goal and is beginning to sell out of inventory.

You see, Omate differs from many crowdfunding projects that go on for weeks and even months at a time. This campaign is set to conclude before the end of the week with just over 1,000 units available. With a $199 price tag, it’s no surprise that backers are snatching Omate up while the campaign is still live. More details below.

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After a long wait, Minecraft and Nintendo are finally getting together on a Wii U version of its wildly popular block-building third-person game. After hitting nearly every console over the last four years, Minecraft is rounding out its offerings. This won’t be a stripped down version either, Wii U gamers will have access to six of the most popular texture packs plus another 16 expansion options. Full details below on the release and more.

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You can score a free download of Afterlight for iOS exclusively through the Apple Store app. Today is the first time we’ve seen this popular image editing app go free since it was released several years ago:

Afterlight is the perfect image editing app for quick and straight forward editing. Our simple design, paired with powerful and snappy tools, will give you the look you want in seconds.

The only way to get the app for free is to take advantage of a special promotion from the Apple Store iOS app. Complete download instructions are as follows:
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Much like every other room in your house, technology has slowly crept into our kitchen. It’s not a surprise that manufacturers are taking note of this trend when it comes to cookware. Nearly every standard appliance is available with some sort of Wi-Fi connected feature set. Add sous vide to that list, as well.

Anova Culinary has refreshed its popular sous vide Precision Cooker. It has added Wi-Fi in an attempt to increase convenience, while staying ahead of the competition. More details below.

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Update (12/9 3:45pm): Apple has unexpectedly shut down this week’s App Store freebie a full 24 hours early.

Update (12/3 3:50pm): As expected, Apple has now officially chosen Monument Valley as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Monument Valley for iOS has gone free for the first time since it was released back in July of 2014. This popular vertical puzzler was Apple’s 2014 “Game of the Year”. Rated 4.5/5 stars all-time. Take Princess Ida on a wandering journey through “mysterious monuments, uncovering hidden paths, unfolding optical illusions” while she tries to stay safe from the Crow People.

Don’t feel left out Android users! Monument Valley is free for you too via Amazon Underground.

Full description and a trailer below.

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Microsoft has announced its December Xbox Live Games with Gold promotion. There will be five games all together that will be available next month. Whether you just grabbed a new Xbox One or still rolling with a Xbox 360, there’s something for everyone. Head below for full details.

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Hopefully you were able to score a new PlayStation over the Black Friday weekend. Now it’s time to stock up on games: there is no better way than by using Sony’s PS Plus program that delivers free titles each month for members. Head below for December’s notable freebies.

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Well, better late than never. Apple has now (finally) selected To-Fu Fury as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly $1.99, you can now grab it for free on all your iOS devices. This is the very first time we have seen the game go free on the App Store since it was released back in July. 

Head below for more details on the new freebie along with links to today’s best Black Friday gaming deals:
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With so many Black Friday gaming and app deals today, we have decided to split them up in separate posts. You’ll find all the best live Black Friday console deals right here, and below we will list all the current console titles. Just about all of the major retailers including Amazon, Target, GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy and more have now kicked off some very notable deals across every platform. And remember to keep checking back to Amazon’s Black Friday section, as a large number of game deals will be rotating in and out throughout the day. 

PS4/Xbox One:

• NBA 2K16 for Xbox One or PlayStation 4 for $27 (Reg. $60) | Walmart
• Bloodborne PS4 $20 (Reg. $40+) | Amazon/Best Buy
• Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain $35 (Reg. $45+) | Best Buy
• Assassin’s Creed Syndicate PS4/Xbox One $35 (Reg. $50+) | Amazon/Best Buy/Walmart
• Borderlands: The Handsome Collection PS4/Xbox One $25 (Reg. $35+) | Amazon/Best Buy
• Batman: Arkham Knight PS4/Xbox One $25 (Reg. $30+) | Best Buy/Walmart
• Grand Theft Auto V PS4/Xbox One $25 (Reg. $45+) | Walmart
  • or $35 at Best Buy
• Dishonored Definitive Edition PS4/Xbox One $15 (Reg. $40) | Amazon
• Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin $20 (Reg. $30) | Amazon/Best Buy
• Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection: $27 w/ code NDCBF15 (Reg. $47) | Newegg
• Madden NFL 16 PS4/Xbox One $27 (Reg. $35) | Walmart
• FIFA 16 PS4/Xbox One $27 (Reg. $35) | Walmart
• WWE 2K16 PS4/Xbox One $30 (Reg. $40+) | Best Buy
• Rare Replay Xbox One $15 (Reg. $30) | Microsoft/Walmart
  • $20 Prime shipped at Amazon/GameStop
• Gears of War Ultimate Edition Xbox One $15 (Reg. $20+) | Microsoft
• PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset: $50 (Reg. $100) | Amazon
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt $25 (Reg. $30+) | Best Buy
• Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition PS4/Xbox One $15 (Reg. $20) | Amazon
• Far Cry 4 PS4/Xbox One $15 (Reg. $30+) | Amazon

Nintendo:

• Buy One Get One 40% off Nintendo amiibo – limited time only | Toys R Us
• Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze Wii U $30 (Reg. $50) | Amazon/Toys R Us
• Splatoon Wii U $25 in-store (Reg. $40+) | Walmart
• Mario Kart 7 3DS $15 (Reg. $27) | Target
• New Super Mario Bros. 2 3DS $15 (Reg. $29) | Target
• Mario Modern Color 30th Anniversary Series amiibo $13 (in-stock) | Walmart
• Power A amiibo End Level Display $20 Prime shipped (lowest price we have ever seen).

Multi-platform:

• Disney Infinity: 3.0 Edition Star Wars Starter Pack (all platforms) $35 (Reg. $50) | Target
• Lego Dimensions Starter Pack (all platforms) $80 (Reg. $100) | Amazon
• 2 for $25 LEGO titles and more | Toys R Us
• Skylanders Giants/SWAP Force packs from $10 | Toys R Us
• Extra 30% off any game guide/book w/ code HOLIDAY30 | Amazon

Update (11/26 9:07am): Trusted game dealer Antonine via eBay Daily Deals has the PlayStation 4 500GB Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Bundle for $289.99 shipped right now, which is the current lowest direct price available.

We are starting to see the Black Friday console bundle deals hit at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop and more. As expected Target has a fantastic deal on Xbox One with the added value of the gift card, while many of the other console options are available at multiple retailers. While we will be adding more throughout the day, here are our top picks:

• Xbox One Gears of War Bundle + $60 GC &$10 off Xbox Box Live: $300 ($390 value) | Target
• Xbox One Gears of War Bundle + $60GC & a free game: $299 ($420 value) | Microsoft Store
• Xbox One Gears of War Bundle in white w/ extra controller $299 ($400 value) | Walmart
• Xbox One Gears of War Bundle $299 (Reg. $350) | Amazon/Walmart/GameStop/Best Buy
• Xbox One LEGO Movie Bundle $300 (Reg. $350) | Amazon/GameStop/Walmart
• Xbox One 1TB Console Fallout 4 Bundle $350 (Reg. $400) | Amazon/GameStop/Best Buy
• Xbox One Tomb Raider Bundle + extra controller $350 ($400 value) | Best Buy
• Xbox One 1TB Halo 5: Guardians Bundle $450 (reg. $500) | Amazon
  • or $499 + $60 gift card & AC: Unity at Microsoft
• Xbox One 1TB Halo 5 Bundle + Fallout 4 & Star Wars Battlefront $508 ($600 value) | Newegg
• Xbox One Elite Bundle $450 (Reg. $500) | GameStop

• PlayStation 4 Nathan Drake Bundle $299 (Reg. $350) | Amazon/Target/Walmart/GameStop
• PS4 Nathan Drake Bundle + charging station & headset $306 (Reg. $390) | Newegg
• PlayStation 4 Camera for $24.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $40+) | Amazon

• Nintendo Wii U w/ Splatoon &Super Smash Bros $250 (Reg. $300+) | Target/Walmart
• New Nintendo 3DS XL Black $180 (Reg. $200) | Best Buy/GameStop/B&H

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Today we’re taking a look at the new limited edition Star Wars Battlefront Playstation 4. Obviously, there’s not much to say here as far as functionality goes, because well.. It’s a PS4. Pretty straightforward in that department, but the design is on another level…

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Update (11/22 12:50pm):

• Target is now offering the Nintendo 2DS Mario Kart 7 bundle for $72 using code LIST during checkout. Some users are even getting the bundle to drop down to $69.99 by using codes LIST and TGTSCVPV. There looks to be free shipping and free in-store pickup here, but shipping availability appears to vary based on location.
• Amazon is offering the very highly rated and best selling Razer DeathAdder Ergonomic Gaming Mouse for $39.99 shipped (Reg. $50+, best we can find)

Walmart is offering the Nintendo 2DS in Crimson Red or Electric Blue for $79 shipped. That’s about $50 under the original listing, $20 below GameStop and Amazon and the best price we can find. Walmart is also offering the Nintendo New 3DS Handheld Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer Bundle for $179 shipped. That’s well under the usual $220+ this bundle fetches and the best price we can find.

For you amiibo fans out there, we are seeing the lowest price ever on the the Power A amiibo End Level Display at $19.99 Prime shipped on Amazon. That’s more than $10 below the average selling price and $5 below the lowest we have seen. You’ll want to take a look at the Walmart Black Friday ad and our Best of Black Friday Games roundup for the best deals on Nintendo over the season. 

As for consoles, Amazon is still offering the Xbox One 1TB FIFA 16 Bundle with a free copy of Fallout 4 for $399 shipped and you’ll find several bundles at GameStop currently available with free games. Walmart is offering the 500GB Gears of War (white or black) or LEGO Movie game Xbox One bundle, plus Star Wars Battlefront, an additional controller, and a Turtle Beach headset for $399 shipped ($480+ value). And Newegg has the LEGO Movie bundle on its own for $305.48 shipped using code EMCKBNK22 at checkout. That’s within $5 of the basic Black Friday discount, and without the headaches. 

Amazon has already kicked off its Black Friday Countdown game deals and today’s Gold Box Deals features up to 55% off Logitech gaming mice and keyboards. Also for today only, you’ll find up to 40% off Disney Infinity character bundles. Tearaway Unfolded on PlayStation 4 is now at $19.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $40, best we can find).

Best Buy is offering PlayStation TV for $19.99 (Reg. $40+) and Lords of the Fallen Complete Edition on PS4 and Xbox One for $19.99 (Reg. $30), both with free shipping over $35 or free in-store pickup

This weekend’s most notable Mac/iOS price drops include The 7D Mine Train: FREE (Reg. $5), Hack RUN: FREE (Reg. $3), File Manager Pro App: FREE (Reg. $5), Paprika Recipe Manager: $3 (Reg. $5), Draw Pad Pro: FREE (Reg. $3) and many more in our previous roundup. MacPhun offers up to 85% off Creative Kit 2016 for Black Friday and be sure grab the latest App Store Free App of the Week: Stackables

Ongoing game deals/promotions:

• Black Friday gaming deals: GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart and more
• Guitar Hero Live is still matching its lowest price ever at $69.99 shipped (Reg. $100)
• Grand Theft Auto V is just over $34 shipped (Reg. $50+, Prime only)
• Xbox One 1TB FIFA 16 Bundle with a free copy of Fallout 4 for $399 shipped.
• Star Wars: Battlefront on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One for $50 (Reg. $60)
• Uncharted: The Nathan Drake (physical disc) for $42.99 shipped (matched at Walmart)
• Prime members: Fallout 4 for $49.99 shipped (Reg. $60)
• Fallout 4 Survival Guide Bundle for $77.99 shipped (Reg. $100, best we can find)
• Japanese interactive dictionary app goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $7)

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MacPhun is getting in on the Black Friday fun early with a great deal launching today through the Black Friday shopping festivities.

Up to 85% off its Creative Kit 2016 means you get six of the company’s popular Mac apps– Snapheal, FX Photo Studio, Intensify, Focus, Noiseless, and Tonality— for just $89, plus a bunch of extras the company is throwing in for free that are normally worth $300.

In total, you’re saving around $630 with this bundle versus purchasing the apps individually at full price.

In addition to the six apps in the Creative Kit, you’ll also get these extras with the deal:

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Black Friday has come early for Xbox Live Gold members. Microsoft will be discounting a number of standout titles next week (Nov. 24-30), but Gold members can start saving today and are eligible for additional savings off the sale price. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill promotion either. There are some big names in this sale including: NBA 2K16, Forza 6, Mortal Kombat X and others.

Head below for a full list of deals available in Microsoft’s Xbox Store Black Friday promotion.

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Apple has now officially selected Stackables – Layered Textures, Effects, and Masks as the new App Store Free App of the Week. It usually sells for $3 but can now be downloaded to all of your iOS devices for nothing. The iPad version is also available for free right now on the App Store.

Head below for more details about the image “effects layering and blending app”:
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We get it. Drink more water. Turns out, it’s still pretty hard to do. A new product from Mark One has its eyes set on increasing your daily water intake. The $99 Pryme Vessyl tracks your drinking habits and reminds you throughout the day to increase your intake until you’ve reached your designated goal for the day.

It’s not as simple as that, Mark One has developed a proprietary algorithm that figures out how much water is needed to help you perform at your peak. The Pryme Vessyl already has one believer: Apple. More details below.

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It seems like everyone has a wearable these days. Apple Watch is a favorite amongst fanboys and Fitbit appears set for a huge holiday season, with Black Friday deals throughout many of our ad leaks. But what about those that would prefer a more classic look as opposed to the techie flavorings that are so popular right now?

What Watch out of Switzerland has an answer to that question. Its Bluetooth-connected watches are coming to the United States and are worth a look. With classic and modern stylings, plus iPhone/Android connectivity, these new timepieces are set to make a splash.

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Update (11/17 2:15pm): Amazon now has the The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Wii U remaster/amiibo bundle in stock for pre-order.

During its Direct event yesterday, Nintendo made a few new announcements with regards to Zelda and Mega Man. Both franchises will be seeing new amiibo along with titles set to release next year. Head below to find out more about the latest Zelda HD remake, the new golden Mega Man and where to pre-order:
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Apple has now handpicked Readdle’s PDF Expert 5 for iPhone and iPad as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly $10, we have seen it dip down to $5 a few times, but this is the very first time the popular app has gone free on the App Store since its release in early 2014. It has a 4.5 star rating from 7,658 reviewers. Compatible with OS X Yosemite and El Capitan, Readdle also launched PDF Expert for Mac just this morning.

You can find out all the details on the new Mac version right here and head below for more info on the temporarily free iOS version below:
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Black Friday is just around the corner now and we have seen just about every major retailer’s ad. On top of a number of solid deals on Apple gear, HDTVs and more, we can also paint a pretty accurate picture of what to expect when it comes to gaming. Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop and more will all be offering deep discounts on console bundles, games and accessories. Head below for a complete break down of the best options:
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Until now, gamers would had to wait for the Battlefront Limited Edition PlayStation 4 bundle to release to get their hands on the Darth Vader DualShock 4 controller. Fortunately, Sony has announced the controller will soon be available to purchase on its own:
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If I could buy a router and modem that I never had to touch again, I’d pay…and pay well. Seems like I have to reset or manage a setting with a much greater frequency than I’d prefer. Of course, I’m loading it down like a pickup truck with about 19 devices. No matter, a better solution has to be out there.

Luma is hoping to sooth my ailment. With its “surround” multi-router approach, its goal is to provide greater coverage and simplified settings. Kind of like having a couple Google OnHubs around your home.

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Fancy getting into iOS app development? You can currently pay whatever you want for the Incredible iOS 9 Developer Bundle at 9to5Toys Specials, which includes five courses and over 100 app templates.

Designed to be accessible for beginners, this bundle kicks off with three courses teaching the fundamentals. This includes an introduction to object-oriented programming, followed by tutorials on coding with Swift 2 and working in XCode 7. You can then move on to the courses that focus on WatchOS (for Apple Watch apps) and tvOS (Apple TV apps). For your future projects, the bundle offers a pack of over 100 app templates, plus two extra ready-to-ship photo editors that you can customize with your own code.

The bundle totals over 96 hours of training and $948-worth of assets. With this deal, you can pay what you like for a course and a template; simply beat the average price paid to unlock the full bundle.

Update (11/05 4:30pm): Apple has now officially selected Rayman Fiesta Run as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Ubisoft is now offering Rayman Fiesta Run for free on iOS. The game is regularly listed at $2.99 and can now be downloaded to all of your iOS devices for free. Outside of a short run as a freebie inside the Expedia app about a year ago, this is the very first time we have seen the app go free directly on the App Store.

Head below for more details on this highly rated platformer:
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The Room franchise is one of the most popular puzzle mystery games on mobile, with the first two games in the series garnering a 5 star rating from nearly a half a million reviews across the App Store and Google Play. Today, developer Fireproof Games took to its Twitter account to announce the release of The Room Three.

Unfortunately, the game is only available to iOS users as of right now. Fireproof Games has no specific dates for Android, but says it is currently working hard on it.

Head below for the release trailer and to find out more about the latest entry in the BAFTA and Apple Game of the Year award winning series:
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