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Conservatives want to live on Monopoly money

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:52:18 +0000

“Do today’s economic conservatives actually want to live in a functional society, or are they striving for an economy that runs on Monopoly Money? NPR’s Planet Money recently did a fun segment on the classic board game and its relationship to actual economics, featuring commentary from a couple of actual economists.

Game Maker – Create/Prototype Windows/Mac Games

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:52:10 +0000

Game Maker is actually a game creation system that lets you create a wide variety of game types from 2D board games, card games, adventure, arcade, puzzle, strategy through to 3D shootemups .It’s now at version 8 and the basic system is free but the advanced Pro version costs just $25 and generates standalone exes that can be distributed free of …

The British Army’s ‘Game of War’ circa 1890 coming up for auction

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:51:58 +0000

If you’re a fan of the military strategy game Risk , then you definitely might be interested in this: on October 13th, Bonhams Auction House in London will be selling off an “extremely rare” copy of The Game of War , a complex military board game dating from 1890.

Disney’s Prep & Landing TV show gets iPhone App

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:11:56 +0000

Disney has released its Prep & Landing iPhone game, to accompany the TV series of the same name. Available now for 59p, the new title lets players assist a team of elves preparing the globe for Santa’s gift giving assault on Christmas morning.

So, what does Windows 7 mean for casual gaming?

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:14:34 +0000

Though the main goal of Windows 7 is to right the memory-hogging wrongs of the maligned Windows Vista, Microsoft’s director of consumer product manager for Windows Parri Munsell has told CasualGaming.biz that a strong casual offering very much forms part of the new OS’ proposition.

Digital distribution conference sold-out

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:11:35 +0000

Some 230 key execs from the European games industry will attend a sold-out London Games Conference later this month.

Bigben ups the ante in Wii fitness sector

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:16:03 +0000

Nintendo started the revolution with its Balance Board, and EA expanded on the formula with the inclusion of resistance bands and leg strap in its Sports Active bundle – but Bigben has taken things a step further with the inclusion of an actual exercise bike with its fitness offering.

Carnival Mania

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:39:37 +0000

Polly Diamond has inherited her rich uncle’s amusement park which has fallen into disrepair. Help Polly relive her childhood fantasies by reviving the broken-down park and turning it into the most exciting place on earth! Build, maintain, and improve thrilling rides and attractions! Rake in the visitors with delicious concessions. Purchase more land for your park and fill it to bursting with the best rides around!

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7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:27:51 +0000

Match runes and break blocks as you build the world`s most wondrous structures in this ground-breaking Match 3 game! Rotate the game cubes to unlock each level with your keystone. Challenge your mind with intense, multi-layered puzzle cubes. Fill your life with wonder; buy 7 Wonders: Treasures of the Seven!

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Hidden Mysteries: Buckingham Palace ™

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:58:43 +0000

In Hidden Mysteries ™: Buckingham Palace you must peel back the curtains on one of the grandest buildings in the western world to look for treasure and uncover its deepest secrets. Learn fun facts about several royal locations while you search for hidden objects and play ingenious mini-games. Follow romantic notes strewn across beautifully rendered scenes in this exciting sequel to Hidden Mysteries: Civil War.