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Mike Lata
About

Mike Lata

Mike was born in Poland but moved to California at age 9. Mike has graduated from Chico State with a degree in journalism in spring '10 and lives in Cupertino (Apple headquarters) currently. He hopes to continue writing about games and technology and loves his iPad. He got it as a graduation gift along with an iPhone 4 but the iPad is Mike's real device of choice. Mike also owns an iMac (that has bootcamp and OS X), a Windows laptop, a Wii, and a Dreamcast. Mike also has a passion in film and enjoys training mixed martial arts. He also loves history especially reading about the battle of Stalingrad or ancient warriors like the spartans. Mike's personal blog is http://mlata26.wordpress.com and he has previously written for Nodpad, TheAppera, and Appmodo. He currently writes for Appadvice and Tablets.com. Follow Mike on Twitter: @Stirolak123 Or feel free to e-mail me: Mike@appadvice.com
Latest from Mike
Hurdle Turtle Update Adds Game Center Multiplayer

If you want to race a green turtle down tracks and fields with obstacles coming at him from various directions, check out Hurdle Turtle. The game is better than ever with the latest 2.1.0 update since it now supports online multiplayer via Game Center. The game is a retro gamer's delight and offers great arcade action on the iDevices.

Mike Lata
Slacker Radio Gets An Update

Do you enjoy listening to the radio on your iPad and wish you could do it even without an Internet connection? Slacker Radio allows you to do just that with the latest 3.0 update. On top of Slacker Premium support, an updated iPad user interface was also added along with on demand options.

Mike Lata
Lords At War Announced For iPad

In the upcoming game Lords At War, you get to choose factions, then loot, conquer, attack and train personal armies while interacting with players online. This is a massive multiplayer online empire-building game with RTS elements thrown in. Look for Lords at War on the iPad in late June.

Mike Lata
Lechuza For iPad Hits The App Store

If you are into point-and-click adventure games like the older Alone in the Dark series for PC, check out this latest iPad offering called Lechuza. The game retains the puzzle-solving and adventure style of those 90s PC hits in an original package for the iPad. You have to use the tools and clues at your disposal to solve a mystery.

Mike Lata
Doodle vs Brute Is Totally Worth Checking Out

Do you want to wreak havoc upon doodle inhabitants of a city, while taking control of a huge monster? If so, check out Doodle vs Brute: World Domination. The game lets you unleash your destructive side as you stomp doodle soldiers and punch buildings.

Mike Lata
Frogatto Update Now Includes iPad Support

Frogatto has just received its biggest update yet. The platforming title, where you take control of a frog and explore various indoor and outdoor environments, has become a universal app. Other additions include: added arcade modes and reworked controls.

Mike Lata
Starfront: Collision HD Hits The iPad

Gameloft's RTS title, inspired by Blizzard's Starcraft series, has finally been ported to the iPad. Starfront: Collision HD offers two on two multiplayer action and a campaign with three races to play out.

Mike Lata
Nova 2 Gets Updated With A New Map Pack

If you enjoy online multiplayer and first-person shooters be sure to grab Nova 2 for iPhone or iPad. The version 1.1.7 update offers three maps as an in-app purchase with close, medium, and long range battles.

Mike Lata
Army Of Darkness Defense Released For iPhone and iPad

Ash Needs your help defending Lord Arthur's castle from the undead in Army of Darkness Defense for iPhone and Army of Darkness Defense HD for iPad. As you help him defend the castle you will also be commanding an army of soldiers and upgrading the castle's defenses with gold you've collected.

Mike Lata
New Puzzle Game, Getting Jiggy Hits The iPhone

If you are a zoo keeper or love examining animals, you should enjoy the new puzzle game, Getting Jiggy, from developer Joe Pitto. The game focuses on figuring out what animal is being built slowly through jigsaw pieces before it is completed.

Mike Lata
Political Label Quiz Hits The App Store

If politics play a large part in your daily life, but you are unsure how strong your beliefs are compared to the views of your party of choice, check out Label Quiz. This app is free and mixes social networking features with news feeds, polls, information and trivia questions.

Mike Lata
WarpGate and WarpGate HD Go Free For A Limited Time

Warpgate along with Warpgate HD for the iPad have recently gone free. They are definitely worth picking up if you're a gamer into space sims, space exploration or space trading. The games offer a lot of content for sci-fi fans, and great visuals as well.

Mike Lata
Air Video Gets Updated To 2.4.7

Air Video just received a new update that includes improved TV out functionality. The app offers wireless streaming of videos from your desktop computer to the iDevice of your choice.

Mike Lata