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Hallmark’s Christmas 2009 Galaga arcade cabinet ornament
As a followup to the 2008 Pac-Man mini arcade cabinet ornament, Hallmark is sticking with the same theme. This year’s ornament is a miniaturized reproduction of the Galaga arcade cabinet (QXI1365) complete with mini buttons, mini joystick, lights and sounds. Press the buttons and you are treated to several seconds of classic tuneage including the intro and what sounds like the first wave of diving aliens. The top panel of the cabinet also lights up…
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‘Splosion Man now supports avatar awards
Twisted Pixel released a patch for Splosion Man that unlocks avatar awards for the game. You can unlock four clothing items for your avatar by completing the main game.
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Nintendo downloads for October 26, 2009
The Nintendo Downloads for the week of October 26, 2009 include Ghost Mansion Party, Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Golden Axe, PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff and Sudoku.
App it Up: Whac-a-Mole for iPhone, iPod Touch
FROM APPLETELL - Whac-a-Mole is obviously much more entertaining with the physical feedback of the arcade version, but four game modes and arcade mini-games help to keep things fresh.
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Console Classix relaunch results in more gaming options for users
If you’re without a Wii, it also means you’re without Virtual Console, one of the few means of playing classic video games you may not be able to play anymore. Fortunately, websites exist online where you can subscribe to get access to these games and play via your computer, and… Continue Reading »
Former WWE manager, live-action video game icon Lou “Super Mario” Albano dies at 76
It was hard to be a child of the ‘80s and not encounter “Captain” Lou Albano in some form. He was one of the most charismatic managers in World Wrestling Federation history, appeared in numerous videos with pop star Cyndi Lauper and to a generation of gamers he was Mario… Continue Reading »
App it Up: Skee-Ball
FROM APPLETELL - With goals to achieve, an online leaderboard, and the ability to exchange fake tickets for fake prizes, Skee-Ball is likely to stay in your game rotation longer than you’d expect.
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App it Up: The Deep Pinball
FROM APPLETELL - The Deep Pinball is quite possibly the best pinball sim currently available for the iPhone, and should appeal not only to pinball fans, but also to those looking for a new quick-game option.
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Casual Friday: Update for August 22-28, 2009
Initially, this week’s Casual Friday looked like it was going to be a bit sparse. There were very few releases, and the majority were hidden object titles. That changed a bit mid-week, when a larger selection and variety of casual games debuted at Big Fish Games and Alawar Entertainment. So,… Continue Reading »
Sony Home Update: New spaces, new stores, more items galore
The PlayStation Home has been updated with three new spaces to new stores at the mall and more stuff than you can shake a stick at. And like a 3-year-old in the candy isle at WalMart, I’m hopped up on digital eye candy and screaming my head off for a… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix for DS
Since the DS is one of the more accessible video game systems on the market, it has become home to a plethora of mini-game collections. Typically, these games include between 10 and 30 minigames from all different genres for players to enjoy. Occasionally, they’re shovelware. Touchmaster and Touchmaster 2 are… Continue Reading »
A few games we want to see remade in HD
Nostalgia can go a long way these days. We would gladly hand over money to play the same game we enjoyed more than ten years ago if we don’t own a physical copy. Some companies have taken it a step further and have or will remake games with a glossy… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure for DS
Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure is one of the most unique games I’ve played in quite some time. Much as Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords successfully merged the puzzle game and the RPG, Henry Hatsworth combines the puzzle action of games such as Tetris Attack, Bejeweled, or any… Continue Reading »
Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
