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After quite a few slow casual game weeks, the pace has finally picked up! This week an astonishing number of casual games made their debut, spanning all genres except for RPG. (If that’s your favorite genre, you’ll have to settle for simulation or adventure this week.) There were not only… Continue Reading »

Another somewhat slow week in the casual game world. There were a few substantial titles released, like Amaranth Games’ anticipated PC RPG Deadly Sin. There was also the free Peggle: World of Warcraft game release, which offered a ten level version of Peggle featuring WoW layouts. Of course, there were… Continue Reading »

It’s a good week for people who happen to be Big Fish Games and PlayFirst members. Whether you’re a PC or Mac owner, if you love Breakout and Alleyway style games it’s a good time to invest in a PlayFirst PlayPass. Two action games in this vein, Pirate’s Treasure and… Continue Reading »

It’s no secret that people are cutting back. Unemployment, foreclosure and all sorts of other calamities are befalling families across the US, so it’s no surprise that for many people, entertainment is taking a backseat. Midway and EA are just two of the companies facing some serious losses. Now is… Continue Reading »

MSNBC Games Editor Kristin Kalning has a piece about the lack of quality software on the Nintendo Wii. We’re really beginning to see the divide between the hardcore gamer that’s currently disappointed in Nintendo’s offerings and the casual gamer that is just happy to be here. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael… Continue Reading »

Sure, that’s a bit of a cheeky headline, but don’t let it fool you - games make for great escapism in this miserable economic climate. Don’t just take my word for it - there’s an excellent new piece in The Wall Street Journal about how folks who are laid off… Continue Reading »

So, hey, do you like indie games? Are you a fan - or do you want to be a fan - of all the tiny or under-the-radar or radical new games coming out? Then let me point you towards a new resource - Indie Game Mag, which covers all aspects… Continue Reading »

Ah, Thanksgiving - one of the greatest American holidays. Time to stuff oneself, watch football, catch up with family, and plot Black Friday strategies. For a lot of gamers, it’s also time to use the long weekend to catch up on some fall gaming - our busiest season of all,… Continue Reading »

Title: My Weight Loss Coach Price: $39.99 System: DS Publisher (Developer): Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montreal) ESRB Rating: Everyone (use of alcohol and tobacco) Pros: Friendly and encouraging, offers good advice, decent variety of activities and challenges Cons: Pedometer is basically useless, doesn’t accept diet details, more about weight management than actual… Continue Reading »

RealNetworks has announced the acquisition of the casual games syndication firm Trymedia from Macrovision. The acquisition can be seen as a major boost for its casual games arm, Real Games, which stands to enjoy a far greater reach. The syndication partners of RealGames will double when the deal is closed… Continue Reading »