O2 mobile game download charts and new releases: July 18th

The new releases are a ever so slightly on the skinny side this week, though Pocket Chef's range of delights may well cause your waistline to become the opposite, given time.

If you can't snare the object of your affections with your cooking prowess, however, you may need to turn to The Love Guru for tips. That said, given that it's based on the forthcoming film, which expatiates on the merits of mop fighting and dung juggling, it will probably be more fun than help.

Last of this week's new releases is Icy Tower, a game that has already enjoyed considerable success as a web game and which is perfectly suited to mobiles, too (even if releasing a game with the word icy in it during this god awful summer smacks of callousness to us Brits).

In the charts, the drama of last week has settled down and it's very much business as usual. By that we mean, the top position, Guitar Hero Mobile III, stays the same while some re-entries fail to surprise us and everything else has a bit of a mix-up.

Those re-entries this week are � wait for it � Brain Challenge, Tetris and Midnight Pool, meaning that Space Invaders, LMA Manager 08 and Bejeweled are out. But, as regular readers will know, probably not for long. Read on for all the rest of the hairy details.

And remember all the games below are available to buy via the O2 games portal or by texting the short code from a compatible O2 handset. You can also click 'Track It!' to be sure to catch next week's chart. Enjoy.
New Releases July 18th

Pocket Chef (Gameloft) Are you starving for new recipes or a total kitchen newbie? Now you can learn how to cook the yummiest recipes from around the world with fun mini-games. Follow up to 33 recipes, step by step, and put your precision and speed skills to the gourmet test. Customize your own dishes and challenge up to seven cooks, from your culinary-whiz mother to a five-star chef. Best of all, the game doubles as a recipe book available to you 24/7! Read the Pocket Chef review Text GAME POCKETCHEF to 80202
The Love Guru (Tag Games) Recreate amusing scenes on the path to enlightenment from the hit movie The Love Guru, starring Mike Myers and Jessica Alba. Ride elephants, have mop fights and juggle elephant dung in six wacky games. Play through five difficulty levels to prove self-styled Guru Pitka worthy of his title. Includes a final game unlocked by those who have earned the honour of being crowned Guru. Text GAME GURU to 80202
Icy Tower (Hands-on Mobile) The mega internet hit with over ten million downloads comes to mobile. Help Harold the Homeboy climb the mysterious ice tower in his never-ending quest for the largest high-score in the land. It's not just how high you get, though, but how you do it, with rich combo rewards waiting for double and triple jumps as you leap precariously placed platforms in a single bound. With a skyscraper full of secrets to unlock, including extra characters and new level designs, this new game hopes to tower above anything else on mobile. Read the Icy Tower review Text GAME TOWER to 80202

The O2 Java game download chart (w/e July 17th)

1. Guitar Hero III Mobile (Hands On Mobile) Jam with giants of rock with classic Guitar Hero tracks. Shred your way to rock hall of fame glory as either Judy Nails or Axel Steel, in three killer venues from the console game. Master the perfect guitar solo with new controls adapted especially for mobile phones and drive the crowd wild with a surge of virtual star power. Unlock new Gibson guitars and achievements as you work your way towards being the world's greatest mobile Guitar Hero. Read the Guitar Hero III Mobile review Text GAME GUITAR to 80202
2. Deal or No Deal (Gameloft) Experience tempting offers and heart-pounding dilemmas in the official mobile game of the popular game show hosted by Noel Edmonds directly on your mobile phone. In this unique game, you'll have the opportunity to play with the regular rules as if you were on the stage or go through qualification rounds for extra challenges. The tension will be at its highest peak! Read the Deal or No Deal review Text GAME DEAL to 80202
3. Bubble Bash (Gameloft) Take off for Bubble Island and make your way through the 100 levels of this surprising puzzle game. Join Temaru and Maeva in their quest to find the Island treasure. Take a break in Bubble Bash's tropical setting and have ultimate fun as you test your skills. Burst bubbles by forming rows of at least three of the same colour. But watch out, because there will be lots of obstacles along the way. The island's animals are rather determined to slow you down, see. Read the Bubble Bash review Text GAME BUBBLEB to 80202
4. Bass Fishing Mania (Player One) Immerse yourself into the exciting world of bass fishing. Test your fishing skills, fighting big bass in a beautifully rendered environment. To win the competition you'll need all the latest equipment so head over to Billy Bob's tackle shop and spend that prize money on lures, fishing rods and more. You may even get some handy tips to from the champ himself! Read the Bass Fishing Mania review Text GAME BASSFM to 80202
5. Jewel Quest II (I-play) The Jewel Quest phenomenon continues with all-new addictive puzzle fun. Follow Rupert as he picks up a new treasure trail in search of the grandest Jewel Board ever! Guide him through the mystery as he explores Africa in search of jewels and his lost love. With over 50 new immersive puzzles, a deeper intriguing storyline and three new game mechanics this massively addictive puzzler hopes to have you hooked for hours. Read the Jewel Quest II review Text GAME 432288 to 80202
6. Brain Challenge (Gameloft) Brain Challenge is more than just a game or program. It's your personal coach and entertaining, easy solution for keeping your brain alert. Using various, amusing exercises, train your grey matter whenever and wherever you want. Your coach will follow you everywhere on your mobile phone, after all. Read the Brain Challenge review Text GAME BRAIN to 80202
7. Tetris (EA) EA started with one of the greatest games of all time and added the features to make it the perfect game for your mobile phone. In addition to the classic Marathon mode you'll find two quick games � Ultra (how many lines can you clear in two minutes?) and Forty Lines (how fast can you clear 40 lines?) � to fit the way busy people play games on mobile. Read the Tetris review Text GAME TETRIS to 80202
8. Bubble Town (I-play) Launch the cute little borbs from your canon and match three or more of the same colour. You'll have plenty of power-ups to use and even bosses to beat. Bubble Town is an arcade-style puzzle game that will test your wits and your reflexes. Read the Bubble Town review Text GAME BTOWN to 80202
9. Midnight Pool (Gameloft) Pit yourself against a host of colourful characters ranging in skill from amateur to veritable pool shark, challenging them and betting on matches. Link up your trick shots during games using either US 8-ball, UK 8-ball or 9-ball rules, depending on your preference. Win a match and you're sure to leave with your opponents' respect. Lose, and you'll be lucky to walk out with an empty wallet! Read the Midnight Pool review Text GAME MIDNIGHT to 80202
10. The Crystal Maze (Player X) Let Richard O'Brien guide you through the Crystal Maze four zones (Medieval, Futuristic, Aztec and Industrial), playing the famous games from the show: Physical, Skill, Mental and Mystery. Collect crystals to buy crucial time in the Crystal Dome and, once in there, frantically grab the golden tokens swirling around inside. Collect 100 and you win the ultimate prize! Read the Crystal Maze review Text GAME MAZE to 80202