Five for Friday: Week of October 7

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There were fewer new games released this week than we’ve seen, with the usual suspects putting out few if any new titles. There were some apps released worth noting that you don’t want to miss. Many are free, and there’s something for every age. If we missed your favorite from the past week, let us know in the comments below.

NHL Game Center 2011-2012

Put out by the NHL in time for the first frosts in the North East, and featured by Apple as App of the Week. NHL Game Center allows hockey fans to access scores, stats, game photos, schedules, news, standings and a "3D Ice Tracker" on any iOS device. Users can upgrade in-app to a Premium service for $19.99 which adds in-game video highlights, live radio and other perks and for a full $159.99 die-hard puck-a-holics can subscribe to NHL Game Center Live (or use an existing account) and never miss a moment of the action. The premium version can also be purchased separately.

NHL GameCenter 2011-2012

Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Buy Now: FREE
Released: 2011-10-05 :: Category: Sports

NHL GameCenter 2011-2012 Premium

Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Buy Now: $19.99
Released: 2011-10-05 :: Category: Sports

AMEX for iPad

This optimized-for-iPad app from the credit card giant lets cardholders manage all their account activity from scheduling payments to checking out membership rewards program points. The app supports most of the most popular AMEX card products. Check the app description to see the complete list.

Amex for iPad®

iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Buy Now: FREE
Released: 2011-10-05 :: Category: Finance

Tweet Speaker – Listen to Twitter

Since Twitter and Apple are getting cosy in soon-to-be-released iOS 5, this app might well be renamed tweetPod even if neither giant is behind it. Tweet Speaker is Twitter out loud, ideal for times when not only hands, but eyes, are occupied. The app reads feeds, has Tweet Marker support, Airplay and a really nice interface reminiscent of an older dial radio.

Tweet Speaker - Listen to Twitter

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Buy Now: $2.99
Released: 2011-10-05 :: Category: Social Networking

Toca Store

Turn an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad into a virtual playset with the newest Toca Boca digital toy for children. Kids learn basic cooperation skills along with a little math and even resource management playing with 28 saleable objects. Kids set the prices and the rules – it's a free play creative app that's extremely imagination friendly. It’s also universal and on iPad lends itself well to device sharing.

Toca Store

Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Buy Now: $1.99
Released: 2011-10-06 :: Category: Games

AT&T Upgrader

The name says it all. AT&T rushed out an app to make sure its customers could pre-order their sparkly new iPhone 4S right from their likely still sparkly iPhone 4 – or any other model of course. Account holders can check if they are due for an upgrade, and find out which version and plan will fit their budget.