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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
Retro 1-Bit Ninja Coming June 23

Retro 1-Bit Ninja Coming June 23

Control a ninja this Thursday with the release of 1-Bit Ninja on the App Store. The game offers platforming action with fast-paced gameplay and two different visual modes. The player can easily switch between isometric 3D and standard 2D perspectives.

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Paper Munchers Hits The App Store

Paper Munchers Hits The App Store

If you enjoy physics-based puzzle games, check out paper Munchers and Paper Munchers HD. This game has you flicking monsters into the mouths of "munchers" on 75 levels.

Mike Lata
Raise Over 300 Monsters In GeoSociety For iPhone

Raise Over 300 Monsters In GeoSociety For iPhone

Pokemon fans who have been awaiting a similar game on the iDevices, wait no more. GeoSociety has recently hit the App Store and offers gameplay that resembles that of the Nintendo series. You can breed, tame and battle various monsters while exploring an RPG world.

Mike Lata
Recently Released RPG Fantastic Knight Updated

Recently Released RPG Fantastic Knight Updated

Hack and slash your way to victory in the latest action-RPG title to hit the App Store called Fantastic Knight. The game has recently been updated with added visual flair and an included worldmap. Gamers that like customization, challenging combat, and exploration should find Fantastic Knight a welcome addition.

Mike Lata
Avadon Now Available On iPad

Avadon Now Available On iPad

Do you enjoy deep computer-style RPGs? Games like Baldurs Gate or Fallout? Then you have to try Avadon: The Black Fortress HD for the iPad. The game is now available from Spiderweb Software.

Mike Lata
BiteHunter App Gets Released For iPhone

A new restaurant search engine that finds great deals on dining has just been released for the iPhone in the form of an app called BiteHunter. The service has been available on the Web, but now iPhone owners can access the information using a native app.

Mike Lata
Bug Heroes Gets An Update

Foursaken Media has recently updated their game, Bug Heroes, bringing the current version to 2.2. With the update a new hero-bug was added; the praying mantis. The game mixes a few genres together, most notably dual-stick shooting and tower-defense.

Mike Lata
Newsy For iPad Gets An Update

Are you a news junkie who also owns an iPad? You are in luck. A new app, called Newsy, allows video news segments to be shown from multiple sources on the iPad.

Mike Lata
Frisbee Forever Gets An Update

Frisbee Forever has been updated to version 1.1.0 which brings 30 new levels along with three new worlds to play. The game is definitely worth checking out if you're a hardcore gamer.

Mike Lata
Bug Wings Hits The App Store

Catapult bugs into the air and fly them around ponds while collecting stars, pollen and other objects. If you like 3D flying games based on tilt controls you should definitely give Bug Wings a try. it is currently available on the App Store as a universal app.

Mike Lata
Upcoming iOS Arcade Game Looks To Take On Tron

Split Milk Studios has released a trailer for their upcoming arcade game called Hard Lines. The game appears to be about survival while navigating a glowing line (light cycle) and destroying enemy lines. It offers a unique blend of Geometry Wars 2, Tron, Pacman CE and Snake.

Mike Lata
Oh Shoot! Recently Released And Now Updated

Oh Shoot! is an intriguing arcade game with an emphasis on shooting enemies with dual-cannons. The game has a great art style and a casual pick-up-and-play nature. It is a universal app and currently free on the App Store.

Mike Lata
Holy Moly Dragons Updated To 2.0

The iPhone tower defense game Holy Moly Dragons, has recently been updated. This 2.0 update adds two new levels called Murky Waters and Shattered Temple. The game is fun and colorful; taking place in a fantasy world with dragons.

Mike Lata
Gameloft Reveals March Of Heroes

The first Gameloft game to utilize Epic's Unreal 3 engine will be called March of Heroes. The details of the title are still sketchy, but more will be revealed at the E3 Expo in the coming days.

Mike Lata
Gameloft Reveals Trailer For 9MM

Gameloft recently released a trailer for its upcoming crime thriller 9mm. The game looks like it draws inspiration from the GTA series; the trailer shows hoodlums battling it out over drug money.

Mike Lata