The UI seems to be more or less the same though, and hopefully the game speed has been adjusted so that it feels smoother when running or passing the football.

Still, this is definitely a game I’m excited for, and it shouldn’t be a too long of a wait.  The video description does mention that “the new season starts on August 2nd”, which most likely means the game will be out by then.  Stay tuned for more info.

If you haven’t tried Highborn yet, it’s a quirky take on turn-based strategy, using medieval knights, wizards, and heroes to complete your quest.  As I said before, there is also online multiplayer and a lengthy campaign mode, making for one of the best free games ever made free.

I’m going to assume it’s free for today only, so be sure to pick it up right away.  And if you like the iPhone version for free, be sure to check out the game on the iPad for $2.99.

The sequel does include iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS specific graphics, and the combat system has been greatly improved to include combo attacks and such.  Hero of Sparta II contains a total of 12 levels over 8 different environments, and there are also new weapons to wield.  The game reportedly lasts anywhere from 6-9 hours.

Hero of Sparta II is available on the App Store now for $6.99.  If you’ve already purchased the game, be sure to post your impressions in the forums thread.

If you’re not familiar with Brothers in Arms 2, it is a first-person shooter in a WWII setting.  The first couple of levels pits you against the Japanese powers of the Pacific, and the gameplay also consists of flying, driving, and of course, the usual throwing of grenades and the shooting of weapons.

There’s no indication on how long this sale will last, but I’m presuming not too long.  If you’ve been thinking about picking this up, now is the time to do so.

We’ll be offering 2 $25 iTunes giftcards to one follower on Facebook and one follower on Twitter.  If you have followed/liked both, then you will have a double chance to win one of those giftcards.  Here’s a basic rundown of the rules and instructions:

Rules

1. Promotion is only available to US residents.
2. Contest will end August 9th, 2010.
3. People who create multiple accounts to increase chances will be disqualified.
4. Please don’t spam.

Instructions

1. Like our Facebook page.
2. Follow us on Twitter.
3. If you’re trying to win through Twitter please tweet anything with the hashtag #nodpadcontest.  Also be sure to include a link to this post.
4. Winners will be chosen at random, and you can tweet as many times as you like (please note that there is only one entry per user).

Don’t have a Facebook or Twitter?  Don’t worry, you can also post a comment on the forums post to enter.

If you’ve been looking to pick this one up, it seems like now is the perfect time.  Ancient Frog is one of the all-time greats that I still have on my iPhone after 2 years, and again, I really suggest anyone and everyone to pick it up.

Ancient Frog is available on the App Store for $0.99.

It is free today in collaboration with the OpenFeint Free Game of the Day, and while it is a bit repetitive, for free you should definitely try it out.  It does provide for a few hours of hack-n-slashing fun, and it also has OpenFeint achievements to unlock.  Please note that Deadly Dungeon should be free for only a few more hours, so be sure to pick it up if you decide to.

Breaking Benjamin

• Breath
• Give Me A Sign
• So Cold

Coldplay

• Clocks
• Yellow
• Viva la Vida

Weezer

• My Name is Jonas
• Pork and Beans
• The Good Life

Rise Against

• Prayer of the Refugee
• The Good Left Undone
• Audience of One

Each song pack costs $1.99.

Have you downloaded a Guitar Hero track?  Be sure to let us know in the comments.

Both are free for the day, which probably means it’ll be free all day tomorrow also.  I suggest you pick them up as soon as possible though so you don’t miss this deal.

And oh by the way, for those who like to collect achievements, I hear that PandaMania has OpenFeint.

iTunes links

• BowQuest: PandaMania
• Underworlds Ultimate Edition (iPad only)

For one, I’m not all that impressed with Let’s Golf 2.  Sure there are a ton of items, content, and online multiplayer, but none of that really had me saying, “Wow, what a great sequel!”  Instead it felt like I was going through the motions again, playing Let’s Golf all over again after beating it.

On top of that, the graphics aren’t all that impressive.  Sure, they updated it for the iPhone 4 Retina display and there are parts like the character models that are quite crisp and well-done.  But other parts like the loading screen, menu buttons, and some background images are still pixelated, meaning half of it is Retina-ized while the other half isn’t.

I’m not saying it’s a bad game or anything, but the number “2″ really does make you realize its flaws.

Likes

Character models: Let’s Golf 2 sports some of the best character models I’ve seen, thanks to Gameloft’s optimizations for the iPhone 4.  The characters are far from pixelated, and the crispness really stands out.  While I don’t see anything else that’s reall eye-popping, I have to commend Gameloft for this one aspect of the game.

Content: Let’s Golf 2 has a ton of content, with each environment containing atleast 6 or 7 different challenges or missions.  I can’t put an exact dot on how long it takes to beat the game, but just expect to be playing the game for a long time.

Items: The number of items and characters in the game is quite extensive, with 6 items each for hair, clothes, clubs, and balls.  There are a total of 8 characters also, each unlocked by playing the numerous campaign levels.

Dislikes

Music: The game music seems to be worse than the first one, and the repetitive nature of it had me turn it off after a couple of rounds.  It’s better than some of the other soundtracks I’ve heard on the App Store, but it’s still horrendous.

Physics: The ball does some crazy stuff, like bounce off the green and out of bounds almost as if the grass is a trampoline.  The ball also sometimes just goes into the cup when it’s clearly a couple of inches off.  I’m not expecting the physics to be awesome or eye-popping, but it has to be realistic even in an unrealistic golfing experience.

Repetitive: You do find yourself feeling tired of golfing, since a lot of the action is more or less the same.

All or nothing: Half of the game is made for the Retina display, while half of it is stuck in the iPhone 3G era.  While I’m happy with the fact that Gameloft tried, the graphics are usually all or nothing; anything out of order is really noticeable and becomes more of an eyesore.

Let’s Golf 2 is still a solid sequel to one of the best games on the App Store.  While there are some errors and flaws with the overall game, I’m still having fun with it.  I guess it just didn’t have the surprise factor anymore, meaning it doesn’t have the “I haven’t seen this before, this is awesome” feeling backing it.  So while I wasn’t impressed with it, it’s still not bad.

Let’s Golf 2 was developed by Gameloft, and I played through version 1.0.1 on my iPhone 4.  The price is $4.99.