Also out at midnight: Midnight Bite, Laboratz, One Spear Savage, and more

For whatever reason, Thursday is the big game release day for iOS.

And for reasons related to the orbit of planet earth, we get a sneak peek of what's incoming by looking at the New Zealand App Store.

Each week, we pick out the games that deserve your attention in our 'Out at midnight' articles.

This week, those games are...

But just so you can get a taste of everything new, here's the complete list of (semi-)noteworthy iOS games that will surface on the UK and US App Stores at midnight tonight.

If you want us to go more in-depth on any game on this list, give us a shout in the comments section below.

Running Quest
By Selosoft - iPhone / iPad (£1.49 / $1.99)

"Selosoft is please to introduce Running Quest, an Endless Runner / Action-RPG Hybrid. My name is Sterling and I am the creator/developer behind the game and my goal was to create an endless runner with some depth by mixing in several elements of RPG games."

One Spear Savage
By Productivity Balloon - iPhone / iPad (69p / 99c)

"One Spear Savage is an action arena spear-em-up. Fight a bunch of savages on randomly generated maps with JUST ONE SPEAR."

Duck Destroyer
By Chillingo - iPhone / iPad (Free)

"When hunger strikes, grab a shotgun and put some dinner on the table. Lock and load and put those sharpshooting skills to the test as you blast flocks of ducks out of the sky."

Laboratz
By Adictiz - iPhone / iPad (£2.49 / $3.99)

"Step into the arena: build and train your own army of rats with this addictive card game! It's your first day at Labanoir Academy, the university for mad scientists!"

Snip and Chu - The Game
By Clicker - iPhone / Pad (69p / 99c)

"Snip & Chu is a challenging, retro platformer based on an original comic book IP and the second game released under the LCDemakes brand."

Monkey Boots
By Cocky Culture - iPhone / iPad (Free)

"Escape the elephant stampede! Controls: Right Button - Jump / Stomp. Left Button - Slow Down. Get extra points for stomping the Elephants."

Midnight Bite
By Milkstone Studios Sociedad Limitada - iPhone / iPad (£1.49 / $1.99)

"Help the little vampire quench his thirst! Little Draku's parents have gone on vacation, and they forgot to stock the pantry! It's time to go to town in search of fresh blood..."