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FROM APPLETELL - Metaversal Studios has an iPhone game called “Hot Dog Down a Hallway.” In it, you launch a hot dog…down a hallway, tilting the iPhone to avoid traps. A recent bug fix for the game has been (say it with me, now) rejected for explicit content.
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The Gamertell staff is taking some time off to be with our families (and very likely play videogames in the other room for many, many hours) for Thanksgiving. As a special, tasty treat for this holiday, here’s a look at the Gamertell staff’s favorite uses of food in videogames. Also… Continue Reading »

Title: Order Up Price: $39.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: July 22, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Zoo Games (SuperVillain Studios) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for Comic Mischief Pros: It expands upon the “cooking” game genre by adding in restaurant management. Cons: Strange character art isn’t for everyone. Cooking can quickly become a chore.… Continue Reading »

Title: Major League Eating: The Game Price: 100 Wii Points (US$10.00) System(s): Wii (as WiiWare) Release Date: July 14, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Mastiff (Sensory Sweep Studios) ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for crude humor. Pros: Good utilization of the WiiMote’s motion controls, OK graphics and fairly addictive game play. Cons: Some… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Major League Eating: The Game WiiWare screen shots

Once upon a time videogames were all about blasting space aliens, breaking bricks, kicking ass as a ninja and/or saving a princess. Now, it seems like every activity imaginable has a videogame, from cheer leading to dog grooming to gardening. This is best exemplified by the insane popularity of cooking/food-based… Continue Reading »

FROM APPLETELL - Grab your chef’s hat, put on your oven mitts it’s time to start cooking! In the game Cooking Academy you’ll be able to test out your culinary skills in the kitchens of a prestigious culinary school. You have the chance to prepare eggrolls, gyoza, pancakes, crème brulee and many more.… MORE »

Cake is yummy. Cake shaped like a companion cube from Portal is yummy and funny. An Ars Technica forum user by the name of Neko posted a picture today (February 9, 2008) of a most excellent cake. This cake is not a lie, it is moist and it will be… Continue Reading »

To celebrate Thanksgiving, the Gamertell staff is taking some time off to be with our families (and very likely play videogames in the other room for many, many hours). As a special, tasty treat for this holiday, here’s a look at the Gamertell staff’s favorite uses of food in videogames.… Continue Reading »