Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]Now that we are in the first quarter of 2012, Technobrains.com will be moving forward with a new section and look. The official launch date has not been finalized yet but should be within the coming weeks. More diverse areas will be covered that relate to the broader range of [...]

Despite the fact that adventure games seem to work quite well on portable devices, it's still rather difficult to dig up many for the iOS platform that aren't either ports of games from other platforms or room escape games. The Train is one such series that is unique to the iOS platform, and the commitment in raising the bar of quality in story and visuals can be seen between parts 1 and 2. I enjoyed the first installment, but this one was even better. Unfortunately, the interface sort of went the other direction a bit. I still think the game is worth trying if you're an adventure game buff, but you'll need a bit of patience to get around some of the issues that the controls have.

As much fun as it is to run around a fantasy world slaying dragons and other mythical creatures, sometimes it's just as compelling to visit the other side of the story. For me this is especially true when it comes to dragons. Dragons Rage is rather interesting because instead of flying around terrorizing villages, for the most part you stay in one spot, simply rotating around a focal point to eliminate the enemies. The result is a high octane fire spewing fest that's quite entertaining, though unbalanced difficulty settings between levels can often lead to frustration. Still, sometimes it's good to be the dragon.

I have been hoping for some time that The Behemoth would start developing for the iOS platform, and I got even more excited when I saw that they were releasing an Alien Hominid game. Unfortunately, PDA Games wasn't quite what I was expecting from them. Thankfully my misgivings were completely unfounded, and this has turned out to be a great addition to the franchise. The graphics aren't really what I'm used to from a Behemoth game, but the action is quick, crazy and addictive. Plus, the art style really does grow on you rather quickly. The game offers several levels free with IAP purchase for the rest, and it's definitely worth your time to check out if you're a platform game fan.

Every kid has had their Christmas obsession to which countless authoritative figures have ceremoniously dashed their hopes. None is probably quite as familiar as little Ralphie, however, who simply wanted a Red Ryder BB gun, to which he was constantly told "you'll shoot your eye out". A Christmas Game gives you a chance to make up for Ralphie's Christmas day blunder as you shoot everything in sight with your trusted BB gun in your hands. The game makes a valiant attempt to help you step into the shoes of the boy who would best Black Bart and his band of thugs, but in the end it feels more "generic shooter" than "game inspired by a unique Christmas film". It's worth checking out for a few rounds of mindless BB destruction, but don't expect to walk away singing "Fa-ra-ra-ra-ra" with a mischievous grin on your face.

Like slicing and dicing games but getting tired of fruits and vegetables? Do you yearn for something a bit more than the traditional swiping action? Ninja Fishing might be just the diversion you're looking for. Part object cutting and part deep sea fishing, this interesting mash-up will have you creating virtual sushi in no time. There is a nice selection of upgrades to work for, and you can even earn a trip to the exotic Dinosaur Island if you can earn enough money.