14 July, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday July 14 Groschengrab Deluxe 50%

Groschengrab Deluxe simulates two extraordinary casino machines with very high fidelity. The Giga Bang machine has a lot of features while the Lucky Pasch machine is a very rare model: both of them are ready for you to play now! In Groschengrab Deluxe you can also play with two machines at the same time in different locations such as tournament, pub and casino. The hiscore and statistics for each machine will always inform you of the wins and losses.

Tuesday July 15 Super Text Twist 40%

The diabolical minds at Game House, creators of Collapse, bring you a more cerebral challenge: You’ve got two minutes and thirty seconds to make as many words as possible with either six or seven random letters. Figure out the combination with the most letters and move to the next level. Take a break and exercise your brain all at once!

Wednesday July 16 Discovering Nature 65%

Travel the world and help professor Jane Pinckleport put an end to a deadly virus. Use your matching skills and rescue more than 60 species from various dangers. With each level you’ll discover a piece of the global puzzle. Compelling characters will guide you through your journey where you’ll face many challenges. Create your own strategy for each challenge. Collect power items and try to beat nasty spiders, greedy trophy hunters and much more. Create long chain combos, clear piles of bananas and spider webs.

Check out my review here.

Thursday July 17 Deep Blue Sea 55%

Dive into the Deep Blue Sea and find treasures and adventure in an underwater world. The mystery of the aquatic people of Avalonia unfolds as you discover the scattered fragments of their Sacred Amulets, salvaging treasure along the way. The plot thickens as the Amulets are assembled and their powers come to life. Who can be trusted? Deep Blue Sea continues to entertain with engaging and challenging match-3 puzzle gameplay, unique features and power-ups, and a 100% original soundtrack. It’s not quite like other match-3 games!

Friday July 18 Lethal Judgment 4 - Deluxe 50%

Lethal Judgment 4 Deluxe is an updated version of our bestselling shoot them up Lethal Judgment, remastered with updated graphics, new effects, and a new level with a lot of surprises. In Lethal Judgment 4 Deluxe you simply fight against evil aliens and destroy everything along your path!

Saturday July 19 Sally’s Spa 40%

Sally’s back and ready to take the spa world by storm! Indulge yourself with hours of fast fun in ten original spa locations around the world. Refresh your customers with facials, manicures, massages, and more. Enhance your clients’ spa experience with more than 65 upgrades for your rapidly growing business. Blushing brides, demanding fashionistas, relaxing couples and many others are looking to melt away the stress with a day at Sally’s Spa. Won’t you join them?

Sunday July 20 Linx0r 75%

Linx0r is a 2D Match-3 style game. Try and match as many of the same color blocks together as you can. The more you link the higher your score. Complete goals to unlock addition content such as new music and blocks to choose from.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

7 July, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday July 7 Constellations 70%

Help the Royal Astrologers explore the galaxy and hunt for constellations to fix the zodiac signs. Choose between two different game modes to suit your favorite playing style - Explore for a relaxed time or Chase for a faster experience. Use different power-ups to gain an advantage, and steer clear of obstacles that may hinder you in your search.

Tuesday July 8 Singularity FPS 60%

Fight the good fight as a blue or red toy soldier, taking control of toys like cars that drive on walls, jetpacks, and model airplanes. Capture the enemy flag by bringing it through your team’s basketball hoop — any way you can. The basic premise of Singularity FPS is that you start off as an electric army man, and work your way up to bigger, faster, and more powerful vehicles. However, as an army man in a BIG, BIG room, there is safety in obscurity. Likewise, when you get a vehicle, you become more mobile, but also a bigger target.

Wednesday July 9 Mystery PI: The Vegas Heist

The heist of the century has just happened! You’ve been hired by the casino to find and return the stolen money before its grand opening… in 16 hours! Search for more than 2300 cleverly hidden objects in 25 hot Las Vegas locations to solve the case and unlock Unlimited mode to search for every hidden object in every scene with no time limits. It’s the perfect investigation, in the coolest location, for the master Mystery P.I.!

Thursday July 10 Crooked Money 1: The Endless War 50%

Sell drugs, pick pockets, steal valuables or fight for territory with others gangsters to gain score. Be a hobo, a honest worker or an assassin, the choice is yours. Get to the top of your career path and leave off your business before you are caught by police or killed by the rivals to win the game. With Crooked Money 1: The Endless War your fun is guaranteed!

Friday July 11 Gaia 3D Puzzle 50%

Gaia 3D Puzzle guaranties you unlimited hours of fun. Because you can play with almost any images you find on the Internet, that means that you can play with thousands of images. Try to imagine the number of hours of fun this game brings you: Unlimited!

Saturday July 12 Blackjack Suite 50%

Blackjack Suite gets you into the game fast and easy. With our game you can begin enjoying one of the most well know card games in history. And while you may think this game is simple, think again. It’s not just about getting 21. It’s how you get 21. Our Blackjack Suite brings casino rules to your desktop. Take a gamble and throw down your virtual chips if you’re feeling lucky.

Sunday July 13 Troll Wizard 60%

You are the Troll Wizard, your mission is to travel to the distant Evil Castle where an evil wizard has taken the troll’s magic crystal. If you do not stop him he will soon bring darkness to the world! Troll Wizard is a fun side scrolling platform game. Travel across 15 levels and fight 5 fearsome bosses spread over 5 different themes like Forest, Caves, Mountains, Haunted Forest and the Evil Castle!

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

30 June, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday June 30 Brickster 65%

Break your way through 100 colorful fun-filled levels, with 16 unique powerups to aid you in your quest. Freeze unbreakable and multi-hit bricks to easily destroy them, and rapidly demolish bricks with the dual blaster paddle. But watch out for wormholes, which will warp your ball across the screen! Brickster can be played at three difficulty levels, making it fun and enjoyable for newcomers and advanced players alike.

Tuesday July 1 Bee Oh Bee 60%

A unique adventure is calling you. Lots of innocent and cute honey bees are homeless because of some strange disease. They need your help. Get ready to flap your wings and fly to help them by controlling the God Bee. Check out my review here.

Wednesday July 2 Tiki Trouble 60%

Tiki is in a very tricky situation. He invited his friends from all over the island to a huge Luau and has planned the event for over a month now. Short before the party started he got a call that the ship, which should deliver the drinks, lost each and every single bit of his order at the surrounding shores. What a mess! Too little time and too many thirsty throats. He picks up his board and jumps into the surf to save his sacred belongings … the ingredients for a great Luau! Can you help him on his way around the island? You can control Tiki with your mouse, moving left and right.

Thursday July 3 June 22-Enemy at the Gates 60%

June 22nd, 1941 marks the start of a strategic offensive by Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union. You are driving a WW2-era Soviet tank. The purpose of the game is to protect your Headquarters at all costs, preventing approaching enemy tanks from destroying it. So you need to destroy German tanks before they destroy either your HQ or yourself. The enemy becomes stronger and stronger with every new mission, so it becomes harder to protect your HQ. Will you be able to complete all missions for the final victory?

Friday July 4 Peggle Deluxe 40%

Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle Deluxe greatness. Conquer 55 fanciful levels with 10 mystical Magic Powers, racking up bonus points and shots you’ll smile about for weeks. Face off against your friends in Duel Mode, or tackle 75 extra-tricky challenges. It’s luck and skill and joyous thrills, and amidst all this fevered action only one question remains: Can you become a Peggle Master?

Saturday July 5 Crime City 60%

The story involves around a big city filled with criminals. Crime in the city must be controlled and, should it get out of hand, be dealt with swiftly. Therefore, an elite police unit is created. This task force consists of Policemen in their cars trained in high speed pursuit and motorized urban tactics whose mission is to intervene rapidly and intercept any and all threats to the public before any harm be done. These policemen take their orders from YOU. You are the only line between order and anarchy. Take command of this elite police unit and let no one cross it.

Sunday July 6 Galactic Justice 60%

Join the Galactic Council in the battle against the evil Boomdragons. Select from over 20 weapons and 50 orbs to create the ultimate vehicle to deliver justice. Travel to 5 distinct planets to earn badges of justice and take back the galaxy.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

16 June, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday June 16 Toy Bomber 60%

Your plane flies over the runway, getting lower and lower. Using only two action keys, you have to drop bombs and fire cannon to destroy obstacles (stacked barrels, boxes, stones…) on the runway, before your plane crash to them. Precise timing and planning are very important to complete each level. Toy Bomber is suitable for all ages and offers unlimited fun for all generations.

Tuesday June 17 Magic Adventure 50%

Magic Adventure is a fun fantasy match 3 puzzle game. Help the prince save his princess, and defeat the dark wizard. Explore different locations, collect gems and buy magic items to complete you mission. Use power bonuses to speed up your progress though 50 levels of Magic Adventure.

Wednesday June 18 Jack’s Bouncy Qubes 60%

Prepare yourself for the most frenzied and explosive 3D puzzle experience! Jack’s Bouncy Qubes is a unique and highly addictive 3D puzzle game that everybody can play, but no one would like to leave. Control our lovely hero Jack. Mess around the board jumping over the qubes, change its color and link them in like combinations, once they connect, the qubes are detonated and will explode! Don’t get to close as the explosion will knock you into next week. The object of Jack’s Bouncy Qubes is to clear each level, but be careful, the action gets harder and harder as you go along!

Thursday June 19 Empire of the Gods 65%

Empire of the Gods is an original puzzle game with absorbing gameplay set in mystical Ancient Egypt. Enjoy beautiful graphics and an amazing score which whisks you back several centuries to the times when people built huge, unbelievable monuments. Work your way up from a small tribe to a flourishing Empire along the Nile. Build the large pyramids which tower above vast cities, win the Gods’ favor and become the mightiest Pharaoh.

Friday June 20 Bejeweled 2 Deluxe 40%

Take the classic game of gem-swapping to euphoric new heights. Adapted from its predecessor, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe features four unique ways to play. Solve handcrafted brain teasers in puzzle mode while up against the clock or kick back, relax and enjoy endless mode. With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems and dazzling special effects, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe is more wildly addictive than ever before!

Saturday June 21 Mutant 60%

Mutant is a third person 3D shooter. The main hero is able to use several special abilities where the most significant one is the presence of two more hands that are placed in two hollows in his jacket directly under the arms. Mutant can hold different guns in different hands and he can fire to different targets at once. The player can control one of the hands or several hands at once while they aim at a single target. Other hands are automatically seeking space around Mutant for any enemy.

Sunday June 22 Confronter: The Tower of Time 50%

A first-person action adventure game with an epic theme. Five thousand years ago the land of Blazarn was ruled by the evil BeastVaz. The great clock powered by the nine magical stones appeared from the nine planets. It possesses the power of controlling time. BeastVaz, with the power of the great clock, spread the Age of Darkness all over the world. At that time, to save mankind, the BeastVaz got imprisoned inside the Tower of Time by nine monks using the power of the magical Joharb spell. Since then, the tower was cursed: someone trying to open the door and uttering the spell would be destined to certain death.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

9 June, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday June 9th Swarm Rampage 60%

In Swarm Rampage you command vast swarms of ants, beetles, moths, scorpions, spiders and wasps into battle. There’s NO resource mining in this game - just pump out those units and send them to the front line. Be thrilled by advanced weapon systems such as the deadly fire cracker launcher, the armor crunching heavy laser, the foul stench generating dung bomb, the electrifying tesla bug zapper, the paralyzing gas missile, the vampiric prey tracker and many more strange and exotic gizmos!

Tuesday June 10 BrainsBreaker 60%

With BrainsBreaker you can turn any photo into a jigsaw puzzle or play with the large collection downloadable puzzles online. With many pieces, shapes and features, the experience is the same as a real cardboard jigsaw and with more advantages. Try it by yourself: download the program here. It comes with free puzzles that can be completed at different number of pieces.

Wednesday June 11 Bellatorus 65%

Bellatorus is a card battle game, where you’ll struggle to destroy your opponent’s tower and protect your own. If you are not too fond of wanton destruction, you can focus on building and protecting your tower, and should consider siding with the good guys. If you are a destructive kind of fella, the bad guys are your choice of allies.

Thursday June 12 The Game of LIFE - Path to Success 40%

Follow your path to success by playing this contemporary spin on the classic family favorite. Advance through life from college, to marriage, and beyond collecting tokens at a frenzied pace when you succeed at meeting the increasing demands of friends, family, and others who enter your life throughout the 50 challenging levels. Featuring your favorite aspects of the classic board game as well as all-new game play, Life has never been as fun, or as fast, as The Game of LIFE - Path to Success!

Friday June 13 Penguins Arena 50%

Penguins Arena is a thrilling and innovative First Penguin Shooter with very short rounds and where the magic of reincarnation, combined with the supernatural ability to return to the game as a ghost, ensures that your character has every chance to change your tribe’s fate. It all begins when a penguin legend comes to life in the form of Sedna, the ancient Penguin Goddess. Global warming, pollution… Penguin tribes are endangered. Sedna utters them that there is room for but one tribe. And so the purging begins. Now it’s your turn to join the snowball battles and drive the other tribes into the sea.

Saturday June 14 Lunar Domination 65%

Lunar Domination is a turn-based financial strategy game that puts you at the helm of an ore mining operation on the Moon. You must skillfully manage your resources, expand your base of operations, and keep your clients happy by filling their orders on time. However, others have come seeking to take the ore market for themselves, and you must fight to defeat them or be defeated. In the end there can be only one ore mining tycoon on the Moon. Will it be you?

Sunday June 15 Funny Creatures 50%

Funny Creatures is a new original puzzle game for the entire family. This game consists of 80 creative puzzle levels. You must control colored creatures in the maze to finish each level. It is not required to solve all puzzles one after another - you can start playing from any puzzle level you want. Some puzzles are easy but others may be very difficult. Full version of the Funny Creatures includes many interesting puzzles. This game can help you to relax after the hard work and train your brain and logical thinking.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

2 June, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday June 2 Flip Words 2 40%

Click letters to make words and solve thousands of familiar phrases in this exciting sequel to Flip Words — one of most addictive words games around! Test your skills in “Classic” mode and, for an intriguing change of pace, try the new “Strategy” mode where you earn and spend tokens to help you solve the phrase. Or, try your luck on-line in the exciting new multiplayer “Party” mode where you can play cooperatively with up to three other players for medals and high scores. You’ll flip for Flip Words 2!

Tuesday June 3 Solitaire City 57%

Solitaire City is a collection of solitaire card games of the highest quality, played against the clock for points. The faster you complete a solitaire game, the higher your score. Solitaire City automatically downloads the best scores of solitaire players from all around the world for real-time online tournaments. Try to beat the best solitaire players in the world or just compete against yourself or friends, trying to shave a few seconds off your best time. Solitaire City is incredibly addictive!

Wednesday June 4 Electropy 60%

Electropy is a side scrolling action arcade title with a fundamental gameplay twist. Rather than directly moving your character, the idea is to grapple on to floating polygons in order to swing your way to the goal. Electropy features a wide selection of power-ups such as gravity change, invincibility, and flight thrusters to diversify gameplay.

Thursday June 5 Androkids 2 50%

Hey Androkids: it’s up to you! Help save the beautiful Princess from Notebook City’s big, bad Scribble King. His crimes: kidnapping the Princess, and chicken scratch writing you would NOT believe! Your mission: collect all the gold coins, which will open the magical door of Androkids 2. The open door will lead you to the Princess. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A magical elf will talk to you, giving you helpful hints all along the way. Will you save the day?

Friday June 6 Dodge That Anvil! 50%

The sky is falling in Dodge That Anvil! Eastwarren’s rabbits have been forced underground, and only one brave harvester stands between them and starvation. Travel through bountiful fields while unraveling the mystery of the perilous anvil storm. Be clever, be quick, and dodge that anvil!

Saturday June 7 Bridge It 50%

In Bridge It a stunning, beautiful world awaits as you take on the challenge of bridging the chasm. Can you solve the puzzles and avert disaster? Set in the picturesque surroundings of sparse deserts and dense forests it is your task to strategically design and construct an engineering masterpiece. Watch in eager anticipation as unsuspecting motorists, heavy freight trains and tourist riverboats approach. Will your solution stand up to the test or will tons of mangled steel be sent plummeting into the river below?

Sunday June 8 Tournament Blackjack 50%

Experience Table Blackjack just like they play it on the Vegas Strip. Play against twelve different computer players of varying skill levels. From lucky beginners to seasoned professionals see if you can beat the odds and be the tournament champion. Tournament Blackjack continues until everyone runs out of money and there is just one winner.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

26 May, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday May 26 Ultratron 50%

The last human has been slain by evil killer robots. You are the one remaining humanoid battle droid. Your mission is to avenge the human race, and destroy the four bots of the Apocalypse - Ieiunitas, Bellum, Lues and Letum! Power up with ever more powerful weaponry as you blast your way through the levels, avoiding Chasers, Turrets, Spawners, Minelayers, bombs, and bullets!

Tuesday May 27 Interactive Parables 54%

Within Interactive Parables, you will fly, slide, jump, bounce, dodge, search, and solve puzzles in 20 game levels. Meanwhile, you are learning about the lesson based on Jesus’ Parables. Interactive Parables is a great tool to have fun and learn at the same time. With twenty four lessons, it fully covers every Parable told by Jesus Christ. It promotes understanding and retention while providing positive experiences for students.

Wednesday May 28 Airport Mania: First Flight 40%

Travel through 8 amusing airports while you land a variety of planes, purchase upgrades, and avoid delays. Stay on your toes as some planes carry precious cargo and will need to land in a hurry, while others might need a trip to the repair shop. But, with good planning, you’ll make it to the gate on time! With unique challenges, whimsical characters, and fun that will put a smile on your face, Airport Mania: First Flight is one flight you can’t miss!

Thursday May 29 BubbleWorld 80%

An amazing and addictive game for the whole family. You are the fairy Cindy and have to save all your friends trapped in the Bubbles by the evil spell cast by the Witch Makeeba. Enter the fantastic BubbleWorld and enjoy over 70 levels of irresistible gameplay. Good luck on your adventure. Try the free demo version or buy the full unlimited version right now!

Friday May 30 Egyptian Dreams 4 50%

The Pharaoh is back! Enjoy the fun of ancient Egypt in Egyptian Dreams 4 - with the fantastic Pharaoh Feature and the Cash Pyramid jackpot to be won! During normal play the Pharaoh acts as a wildcard and substitutes for all symbols except scattered pyramids.

Saturday May 31 Mecapumble 60%

Mecapumble is an edutainment game for children 6 and up. The game’s main purpose is to teach young kids the correct way to use the PC keyboard. They receive stimulation from the game that helps them develop their abilities and gain knowledge that will help them through out the different academic levels in their life. The tasks contained in Mecapumble offer different levels of difficulty, specially developed using a planned and well thought process, thus enabling the kid to acquire a better understanding of the things he’ll learn while having fun doing it, and helping him develop his skills and knowledge in an entertaining way.

Sunday June 1 Rainbow Web 2 50%

Rainbow Web 2 welcomes you again to the wonderful world of the Rainbow Kingdom. Your hero has already broken the spells laid upon the magic land by a wicked and powerful Sorcerer Spider. But the Royal Palace is still in the grip of the Spider, who weaves a web of spells, making the palace into the last citadel of evil in this magic kingdom. So, a difficult journey lies ahead. What was begun must be finished!

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

19 May, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday May19 Dream Chronicles 2 40%

Faye is back and puzzling her way through even more enchanted realms in this mesmerizing, much-anticipated sequel to Dream Chronicles! Locked away within the Ancients’ Place by Lilith, Fairy Queen of Dreams, Faye needs your help to navigate through intricate puzzles and magical landscapes. Help piece together the origin of the fairies, hunt for clues and dream jewels and travel back and forth between the realms of humans and immortals in this alluring sequel!

Tuesday May 20 Mahjong Epic 50%

Playing Mahjong Epic could not be simpler! You goal is to remove all the tiles on a board. To remove them, you just click on pairs of identical tiles. Some tiles cannot be removed. If a tile has another tile on top of it, or it has tiles on both its right and left side, that tile is locked, and cannot be removed. If you get stuck, you can undo your moves all the way back to the start again!

Wednesday May 21 Tale of Three Vikings 60%

In Tale of Three Vikings you join the cannon-wielding Hagbard, the timid — but loyal — Barni and the profiteering inventor, Belgr, as they battle orcs, skeletons, dragons and other villains in their attempt to unravel the mystery that descends upon their hometown of Thorvald, early one Frey’s Day afternoon. Tale of 3 Vikings is casual gamer-friendly with its cast of colorful characters, light-hearted story and its unusual selection of weaponry (including the Chicken Bomb and the Shark Attack — which do exactly what it sounds like they might).

Thursday May 22 Runes of Avalon 2 50%

Take a fantastic journey through a magical world as you match the runes to help Evelyne fulfill her mission and find her way home. Welcome to the once glorious empire of Avalon, now clouded by the darkness of the evil Morganna’s spells. After defeating Morganna in an intense magical battle, Evelyne, the protector of Avalon, must now cleanse Avalon from the dark curse with her Rune Magic. Help Evelyne to complete her mission and find her way home by matching the runes, encountering new locations, new spells and new challenges along the way. With three game modes and some unexpected twists, Runes of Avalon 2 takes you to an enchanting world of magic and mystery you won’t want to leave.

Friday May 23 Yardmaster 50%

In Yardmaster 100 passengers represented as smileys of different colors and moods are waiting in a queue to board the train. Clear combinations of at least three repeating colors or moods to lead the passengers through the carriage door. You will progress to the next level as soon as there is no one left above the laser line.

Saturday May 24 Gallop for Gold 50%

Beat the bookie and share the fun in Gallop for Gold… with the first ever Nudge Jackpot and 6 unique bookie bonuses in the feature bonus round - this really is the mane event. Order Gallop for Gold and receive the 5 reel deluxe edition AND the 6 reel and special edition versions! During normal play the highly fashionable hostess acts as a wildcard and substitutes for all symbols except scattered horses.

Sunday May 25 Kakuro 50%

Let’s hope your math skills are on par! You’ll need them in order to solve the tough puzzles in this math based challenge. Meet the total sum of the clue numbers in each column but don’t use the same number twice. With multiple modes and randomly generated puzzles, this game offers a different challenge each time you play.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

12 May, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday May 12 Pick11 50%

The objective of Pick11 is to clear the game field by summing the open tiles to reach a total of 11 points. A completed combination will disappear. You will advance to the next level after all the tiles have been cleared. All tiles on the table are arranged in six levels. You will get a different bonus for the combination of 11 points depending on the level it lay on.

Tuesday May 13 Brainiversity 60%

To stay fit and healthy we should regularly exercise our bodies. And the brain is no different. According to research the use of brain training programs and games can have a positive impact on your mental fitness. Brainiversity is a brain training game designed to stimulate your brain with 16 different activities covering Language, Memory, Math and Analysis. The game includes a Daily Exam mode that records your daily workouts - the results of which are viewable on a monthly chart. You can even compare your results with other users on the same computer.

Wednesday May 14 Pet Shop Hop 40%

Pet Shop Hop: herding cats is nothing — try running an entire pet store! For decades your family business has offered pretty fish, cuddly kittens, furry rabbits, adorable puppies, and feathered friends to customers from the neighborhood. Times are changing though, and now MegaPet Superstore is threatening to put you out of business. Grow your modest pet shop into an exclusive boutique and increase profits to avoid being gobbled up by the competition!

Thursday May 15 Solitaire Epic 50%

Solitaire Epic features over 110 fun levels and three different solitaire games in one: Klondike, Tri Peaks and Matching! In Tri Peaks you match cards ranked one higher or lower than your playing card, trying to remove every card on the play board. When playing Matching, your goal is to remove all cards by matching identical ranks. And in the old favorite, Klondike, you organize cards in alternate color suits to clear the board.

Friday May 16 Snakylines 70%

Explore Crocodile Island lost in the ocean to find the treasures hidden by an ancient civilization in a mysterious and delightful ice cave high in the mountains. Place the colored balls four across, vertical, or diagonal in one of two game modes.

Saturday May 17 CrazyTrain 50%

In CrazyTrain a small fast running locomotive is on its way. Your goal is to help him overcome all obstacles and gain as many points as possible.

Sunday May 18 Mahjong Epic 50%

Playing Mahjong Epic could not be simpler! You goal is to remove all the tiles on a board. To remove them, you just click on pairs of identical tiles. Some tiles cannot be removed. If a tile has another tile on top of it, or it has tiles on both its right and left side, that tile is locked, and cannot be removed. If you get stuck, you can undo your moves all the way back to the start again!

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

21 April, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday April 21 Yahtzee Texas Hold ‘Em 40%

The roll-and-score fun of Yahtzee meets the thrilling strategy of Texas Hold ‘em in this exciting new challenge. Beat your opponents by scoring the top 5-dice hand using 2 personal dice in the pocket and 5 more that are up-for-grabs for everyone. Featuring vibrant graphics, achievement trophies, and endless possibilities, you just can’t beat the winning combination of Yahtzee and Texas Hold ‘em for high-rolling, high-stakes fun!

Tuesday April 22 Dragonmania 50%

Did you know little dragons just love gold? That’s what this game is all about, a little dragon looking for gold. But as you know, gold doesn’t just lay around, not even in this game. Help the little dragon explore beautiful worlds and collect all the gold pots you can find. Avoid the guardians of the gold, they’re not your best friends at all. Find bonus items, while you are jumping, running and climbing. Play well and unlock the Dragonmania bonus levels!

Wednesday April 23 SkyAces 1918 70%

Western Front is an arcade aviation simulator dedicated to the events of WWI, and the airplanes participating in the conflict over the Western Front. This updated version includes improved graphics, better frame rates, new features, improved user interface & HUD plus experimental support for local network games with two players. The distinctive features of the game are models of airplanes of elaborate detail, copied from drawings and historically colored. Using slightly simplified physics, learning the controls of the airplanes is accomplished quickly and easily while providing for a fun gaming experience.

Thursday April 24 Summer Spin 60%

In Summer Spin you have to combine four stones of the same color to remove them. Make combos of direct matches and use the help from the ladybug or the butterfly to clear the levels. Play in “normal” mode or enjoy a game without time pressure in the “relaxed” game mode. The unique gameplay is easy to learn. With it’s amazing graphics and music, Summer Spin features a warm and summery atmosphere.

Friday April 25 Nanotech 50%

Nanotech is a classic cyberpunk strategy game, redone for a new age! New graphics, and lots of bug fixes and balance tweaks to make it even better. You step into the role of a shadowy Techno-Godfather, recruiting gangs and sending them out to do dark deeds to bring you money, exploring the land to extract information, and taking over the city and increasing your influence. Of course, the police and rival gangs seek to stop you at any cost, arresting your men.

Saturday April 26 Caribbean Pirate Quest 70%

Take your parrot and your peg leg and go treasure hunting in this challenging and humorous adventure puzzle game! Based on the classic match three mechanic Caribbean Pirate Quest adds another layer of skill, you must successfully use clues to navigate your ship on several different maps. Make too many mistakes and your crew will throw you to the sharks!

Sunday April 27 Warblade 50%

Warblade is a PC arcade game with focus on very good playability. It’s a shoot’em up type of game like the old classic arcade game Galaga. Warblade is a PC remake of my old Amiga game Deluxe Galaga.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

14 April, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday April 14 The Rise of Atlantis 50%

Find a way to bring the legendary continent of Atlantis back to the surface and restore it to its might. In this extraordinary puzzle game with spectacular new features, handy bonuses and explosive power-ups you set out on an adventurous quest around the ancient lands of Greece, Troy, Phoenicia, Babylon, Egypt, Carthage and Rome to gather the seven greatest powers of the patron god of the Atlanteans - Poseidon. With 77 captivating levels of fantastic game play, truly unique twists never seen before and the ability of continuous replay this game will keep you entertained for weeks!

Tuesday April 15 Race Cars: the Extreme Rally 50%

Drive the super fast race cars and see if you could have been or perhaps still can become the world’s best racer. This fabulous 3D game will put you to a test of speed and skill. With 12 fastest race cars to choose from, a number of bonuses to help you win and various difficulty levels to help you improve, participate in over 50 tournaments and win the grand prix. Compete on a variety of race tracks in different weather conditions and climates and prove that you are really fast and furious!

Wednesday April 16 Inca Ball 50%

Launch into the valiant quest for the treasures of the ancient civilization in a marvelous arcade puzzle shining with nice visuals, 60 challenging levels and a variety of bonuses. Complete the game and you will get a splendid reward that’ll come in handy even if you are not in the game. The adventure requires you to use your quick wits and skill as you will need to shoot an orb into the moving chain of colored balls trying to create a sequence of spheres of the same color, which will disappear. As all the moving balls vanish, your way to the treasure room will be cleared.

Thursday April 17 Star Defender 4 50%

Want more missions vs. cruel enemies? Here you go! It’s Star Defender 4, with 8 gigantic new missions, better weapons, uglier aliens and more! Jump right in as the battle heats up with a new war raging in the Galaxy! Pilot your way through more than 100 breathtaking levels filled with black holes to explore, strange spacecraft to attack and annoying insects to destroy! If you’re longing for real war, then Star Defender 4 is for you!

Friday April 18 Aquitania 50%

Once upon a time there was a place called Aquitania. A magic land of beautiful blue lakes green fields and thick forests, inhabited with fabulous elves, gnomes and other fairy creatures. A lot of the secrets were hidden under the green cover of this wonderful country… You are invited to make an unforgettable trip into the world of forgotten magic and to disclose the most enchanting places of the Middle Ages in this captivating puzzle game - Aquitania!

Saturday April 19 Cradle of Persia 50%

Build up the glorious heart of Ancient Persia in this engaging puzzle game! The original capital of the Achaemenid Empire was adored with luxurious metals, gems and stone carvings that were set to impress peasants and visiting nobles alike. But its exotic gardens and impressive architecture that once filled this place have long since vanished in the passing sands. Now you have a chance to seek out the riddles of these ruins as you travel through the land of a thousand and one nights. To do this you will need skill and a keen wit, but the result - if you survive - will unlock a mystery never before seen by man, here in the Cradle of Persia.

Sunday April 20 Atlantis Quest 50%

Are you ready for an exciting quest of adventure and discovery? Embark on a journey around ancient Greece, Babylon, Carthage, Egypt and Rome in the search for one of the greatest mysteries of all time - the lost city of Atlantis. In this classic style matching game with a dazzling new twist you will need to discover pieces of ancient artifacts that will help you find a way to your destination. A great storyline with extremely addictive new gameplay, 76 explosive levels, exciting power-up items and numerous extra features will keep you playing for days on end!

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

7 April, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday April 7 Cate West: The Vanishing Files 40%

Police are baffled by a series of unexplained cases dubbed, The Vanishing Files, which have paralyzed the city. Enter Cate West - celebrated novelist and insightful visionary. Help Cate find clues, compile evidence, track down the hideout, and name the culprit in more than 75 intriguing levels! Are these mysterious crimes connected? And what do they have to do with the tale of the Three Wise Men? Cate West: The Vanishing Files is an original whodunit that’s filled with hidden object fun!

Tuesday April 8 Glutton 60%

Being a worm is very difficult to survive. Find food and munch all there is, avoid hard to digest stuff that is harmful for a worm’s stomach. And besides that you also have to avoid obstacles and falling into water is certain death. Not only that, but the modern world, has more surprises for a cute but not so cuddly creature. Robots! here and there, everywhere. As a worm you can defend and run but offense is out of the question. But as a worm come what may, have to live and for that, “I have to keep on feeding my gluttonous appetite. Feed and survive, I must.”

Wednesday April 9 Spring Up! 50%

The realistic physics of Spring Up! offer a unique experience with bouncing balls and bricks! Clear the 72 levels of 12 worlds by launching balls on color-matching elements. Try to use the blow of the fans, the rebounds of the bumpers, the teleporters and various dynamic items to guide the balls. Once you hit the pegs, you still have to catch them using a user-controlled paddle to get more points. Many power-ups can help you by upgrading your paddle or increasing your score multiplier.

Thursday April 10 Keeps & Moats Chess 50%

Keeps & Moats Chess is a 4-player variation on the classic. It uses the unique Keeps & Moats Chess game board along with adjusted movement and capture rules to create an exciting new take on chess. It plays much more like a wargame than traditional 2-player chess - faster and more aggressive.

Friday April 11 Lost Geishas 60%

What’s PacMan doing in the Medieval Japan? He is searching for the lost geishas and fighting evil ninjas that hunt him. You might have played many PacMan remakes, but none like this one. So put your samurai helmet on and get ready for mystic adventure.

Saturday April 12 Cave Days 60%

Two prehistoric buddies: one feels there must be more in life than just hunting dinos, while the other enjoys every tasty bit of it. That’s when a woman comes along. Meet Ugo, Dawson and their friends in a 2D action platform game packed with a humorous storyline.

Sunday April 13 Trick Ball 60%

Did you enjoy pool, bowling, pinball and Arkanoid? Play Trick Ball and have it all! You strike the balls and marbles of all colors with your player’s disk to match them and to remove them from the board. Different levels have different physics - different tiles and backgrounds move the balls and marbles in special ways - make them speed up, slow down, explode.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

31 March, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday March 31 Asea 60%

It’s not easy to navigate through river streams and high seas in a paddle-boat when the whole water surface is covered with lilies. Do your best to make lily combos disappear and to get your cargo delivered on-time. Improve your combo-making skills while going through enthralling quests and solving puzzles.

Tuesday April 1 Atomaders 2 60%

We thought invaders were gone forever… Until the day your patrol fighter discovered a strange object proved to be a warp gate leading to the unknown sector of the galaxy. Now you are to fight cyborg army preparing to launch an invasion unheard-of in history. Make use of enemy weaponry, find vulnerable spots of colossal command ships, take control of enemy teleportation system - defend the human race by any available means.

Wednesday April 2 Fluff ‘em Up 60%

They are cute, they are fluffy, they are ready to accompany you in an unforgettable adventure. Make these colorful birdies come into combos to fill the whole vial with the magic dust and advance on your path across the fairy kingdom. Make friends with a thousand waggish fluffies in Fluff ‘em Up - extremely addicting and entertaining puzzle game.

Thursday April 3 Boom Voyage 60%

Are you ready for a journey beyond your imagination? Then it’s time to start your Boom Voyage - unforgettable arcade adventure all around the world and time. Direct a bouncing ball with your paddle to blast off all the blocks on the level and proceed through 6 different epochs from ancient Egypt to Wild West. Catch helpful power-ups, make use of friendly machines and avoid baddies in your block-breaking adventure.

Friday April 4 Alien Sky 60%

It’s not easy to survive under the alien sky when there’s always someone to burst you with his weaponry or overcome with his tactics. However you have to. Cause you and your ultramodern space-fighter are the only chance to prevent alien invasion which is almost ready to start, turning your homeworld into ruins.

Saturday April 5 Real Jigsaw Puzzle 60%

Fond of solving jigsaw puzzles? Ever wanted to turn your favorite photo into a jigsaw puzzle and share it with your friends? Or may be thinking of your own virtual 3D picture-gallery? Wait no longer: it’s just the time to download Real Jigsaw Puzzle - the most feature-rich and handy puzzle game you’ve ever seen.

Sunday April 6 After The End 60%

Your patrol cruiser received mayday signal from a research base on a suburban planet “Rydon 7″. The dropship directed to investigate the situation was hit and damaged, and you are the only survivor. Do you dare to go out of the ship and see what’s outside? Cut your way through locations filled with mutants in your attempt of getting replacement units for your dropship and discovering the source of the evil raging all over the planet.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

24 March, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday March 24 Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate 40%

Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate — A mysterious fortune teller, has foreseen her own demise at midnight this very day. Help her by investigating each quirky carnival worker to determine their whereabouts at midnight. Your investigation will include many fascinating personalities, from Art the Carny to Lucy the Bearded Beauty, while exploring the world of Fate’s Carnival. Each suspect has a motive, but only a Master Detective can discover the secrets hidden within Madame Fate’s crystal ball!

Tuesday March 25 The Rage 50%

The Rage is one of the very few examples of 3D scrolling beat’em up for PC; it guarantees a great playability, never forgotten by old style arcade players, together with the new stunning graphics, thanks to modern PC hardware, and really strong music. It allows to fight with up to four players, using the same PC or Internet and LAN connections, in real brawls against a great number of enemies with a wide range of easy-to-do moves.

Wednesday March 26 Dream Chronicles 50%

Imagine waking to find your husband missing and your daughter and the entire town under a sleeping spell. Your surroundings seem strangely surreal and otherworldly and there seem to be clues left by your husband, scattered throughout town like breadcrumbs. Find all the clues and you might discover what happened to your family and friends, as well as your husband’s mysterious past. However, if the clues are not all found, this strange new world may remain as it is. Then again, what if it is all just a dream?

Thursday March 27 Sensational Soccer 60%

Take control of your favorite team in this classically styled football action game. Ping one-touch passes around, dribble your way through the defence and place a curving shot in the top corner! Compete in league and cup competitions or even play against your friends. Once you start playing Sensational Soccer you won’t be able to stop!

Friday March 28 Chromentum 50%

Enter into the depths of the quantum universe and meet the Chromates, a cute race of strange particles. Using simple laws of physics, complete hundreds of cunningly designed levels. With just two actions, move and shoot, you can manipulate the balls in a myriad of different ways setting up astounding trick shots and causing complicated chain reactions.

Saturday March 29 Words of Light 50%

The world is a dark place, and it’s your job to bring the light. Race against the clock to light the lamps by answering Bible trivia questions in this cross between a trivia game and hangman. Test your knowledge of the Bible in this exciting, and at times nail-biting trivia game. If you don’t know the answer, you can guess letters similar to the game, Hangman. But don’t take your time too much. The clock is ticking! This is a Bible trivia game that can get your blood pumping… Other levels challenge you with word search puzzles and more. Are you up to the challenge? Can you bring the light of God’s word to a dark world?

Sunday March 30 Starships Unlimited 50%

The world is a dark place, and it’s your job to bring the light. Race against the clock to light the lamps by answering Bible trivia questions in this cross between a trivia game and hangman. Test your knowledge of the Bible in this exciting, and at times nail-biting trivia game. If you don’t know the answer, you can guess letters similar to the game, Hangman. But don’t take your time too much. The clock is ticking! This is a Bible trivia game that can get your blood pumping… Other levels challenge you with word search puzzles and more. Are you up to the challenge? Can you bring the light of God’s word to a dark world?

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

17 March, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday March 17 Slingo Quest 40%

Are you ready for the next Slingo challenge? Slingo Quest takes your favorite Slingo game the next level and introduces brand new fun ways to play! Get Super Slingos on the multi-card games. Check out the Bounce Slingos that rebound off of walls. Take on the Pirate in Pirate’s Fortune. And, if you do something great in the game, you can get a Slingo Stamp reward! It’s 60 levels of the classic Slingo that you know and love, with some brand new fun mixed in. Start a quest today!

Tuesday March 18 Pontifex 50%

Pontifex is the official sequel to a free ware game in which the player designs and tests bridges. Pontifex uses a complex physics engine which allows the construction of many different types of bridges. Once the design is completed, the player can test the strength of the bridge by sending a train across it. Depending on the quality of the bridges’ design, the train will either pass over it safely or plummet into the river below. The 3D engine lets the player view their bridge from any angle including a first-person train view. Many different levels are included, from simple to complex, and a level editor lets users make their own levels to trade with other people.

Wednesday March 19 Diner Dash 50%

In Diner Dash: Flo on the Go, Flo trades in her apron for a passport to paradise! But will our hard-working waitress get a chance to relax? Seat customers, take orders, collect tips and dress up Flo in hundreds of vacation outfits in the all-new Flo’s closet. New thrills, spills, and a surprise restaurant await you in Diner Dash: Flo on the Go, the third episode of the original smash hit.

Thursday March 20 Rummi 50%

In Rummi — the tile Rummy game — you play your tiles in groups of three or more, by color or by number. You may rearrange tiles that were played earlier, in order to create more possibilities for your own tiles. Rummi is a game of strategy, combination and luck played in many variations. It is a very popular game around the world, played with ordinary card decks or with tile sets like Rummikub.

Friday March 21 Eleven 50%

Goal of Eleven is to remove all cards from the field. To remove cards, the sum of the selected cards must be eleven. The cards from two to ten are self-explanatory. Only the ace counts as one. Eleven is a real alternative for all solitaire card games.

Saturday March 22 Putt Mania 50%

Putt Mania is an arcade-style miniature golf game that features realistic physics in a vibrant 3D world. It contains over ninety custom built holes and supports an intuitive in-game editor for building your own courses. Up to four players and three distinct game types are supported (normal, skins, and closest to the hole in one shot.) Putt Mania’s innovative shot mechanic makes it easy to putt like a pro while its challenging courses will have you coming back for more. Find out what all the talk is about - it’s virtual golf at its best!

Sunday March 23 Magic Stones 50%

Magic Stones is a game based on Celtic mythology, and is a mix between a role-playing game and a card game. It is situated in the land of Aravorn, where you can find many hidden treasures in the darkest, most menacing places, where druids are challenged to duel every year in the Black Tower, in a fight to the death that will declare the absolute winner.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

10 March, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday March 10 Bookworm Deluxe 40%

Bookworm Deluxe — Words! Words! Words! Lex the BookWorm feeds on words. Feed him by linking letters to form words and he’ll feed you big points, but feed him too many short words and he’ll send down burning letters that could set the entire library on fire! This classic vocabulary challenge really knows how to spell f-u-n as you choose between fast-paced spelling sprints in Action mode or relax with Untimed mode. With either choice, Bookworm Deluxe will give your brain an enjoyable workout!

Tuesday March 11 Bridge Baron 18 Express Edition  50%

Learn and play with the best: Bridge Baron is a five-time winner of the world computer bridge game championship and the only program top-ranked by the ACBL. Bridge Baron game is the product of over 43 years of research and development and has benefited from sixteen revisions to this great bridge-playing game.

Wednesday March 12 Diner Dash 50%

Welcome to Diner Dash, the action-puzzle that brings out the entrepreneur in all of us! Poor Flo! Sick and tired of pushing paper in the dreary, bleary-eyed world of finance, she ditched her desk job and now she’s rolling up her sleeves and setting out to build her very own empire of high-class, five-star restaurants. It won’t be easy, though!

Thursday March 13 Star Blaze 50%

Star Blaze is a classical “kill’em all” scrolling arcade game, featuring modern graphics, sound and hardcore gameplay. Just sit down, start Star Blaze, choose your spaceship, give it firepower and feel the adrenaline, just like the old good times. We promise, you won’t feel bored.

Friday March 14 Azangara 50%

Azangara is a 3D labyrinth arcade game with original visualization. It shows a vertical maze world consisting of the number of castles. Your path is full of adventures and dangers: moving floor, disappearing bridges, burning abysses, flashes of lightning, etc. Monsters are keeping the secrets behind each door. Each Azangara castle represents a unique style, emphasized by music and animation. You shall expect a wonderful journey through the labyrinths of the ancient castles and tangled dungeons in search for great treasures and exciting rewards.

Saturday March 15 Jane’s Hotel 70%

Jane’s Hotel: let Jane’s dream come true - become the owner of the hotel and try to win the contest “The best hotel of the town.” You have to start from the 2 star hotel and grade it up till 5 star hotel. You have all the opportunities to create the hotel of your dream, furnish it according to your taste and be generally recognized. Make your customers happy with the help of perfect service and comfortable rooms. Let us make your stay unforgettable.

Sunday March 16 Action Solitaire 50%

Action Solitaire is a new way to play solitaire. Unlike regular solitaire, Action Solitaire is played for points against the clock in timed rounds. Your objective is to get the highest score possible and advance to the next round. Each round has a goal score that you must achieve.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

3 March, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday March 3 Cradle of Rome 40%

Imagine being given the chance to build Ancient Rome, the most legendary city of all time! One of the powerful capitals that have ever existed wants you to become its Emperor! You start at the beginning… First a village appears… Then you buy a fountain and a tavern… Will you choose the water mill or the blacksmith next? As you play more and earn enough money and supplies to buy larger buildings, watch your city grow INTO a vast and magnificent center of life, the heart of the antiquity! You’ll be able to reconstruct masterpieces of Roman architecture, build the Coliseum to train gladiators, and even rebuild the Pantheon, the Temple of all the Roman Gods to bring you even greater luck!

Tuesday March 4 Liong: The Dragon Dance 50%

It’s Mahjong with a Puzzle Twist! The magical Liong dragons have been stolen and you must save the day. Use your matching skills to stop the Liongs before they reach the gate! Along your journey, you’ll visit hundreds of unique locations and collect an assortment of beautiful masks, amazing awards, and clever fortunes.

Wednesday March 5 Socket Logic 50%

SocketLogic is a shareware logic game. The playground consists of 64 sockets. You and your opponent establish in them the modules (green and red) serially. With each new step your modules add to you points. There are 8 types of sockets, different profitableness. Each module can be established in a free socket near to the similar module (or in one of corners of a playground at the first step). Admissible variants are highlighted by your color. In the top left corner of each module the quantity of the points earned by it is displayed. You cannot fill a socket already filled by the opponent. Choose the most profitable sockets first of all that they have given you more points as a result. The closed opponent cannot fill new sockets, but continues to receive points for what is already filled. The one who will receive more points wins. Play against a computer with three levels of complexity, a head to a head through the Internet or on single PC. Create the maps by means of the editor. Success to you!

Thursday March 6 Mahjong Roadshow 50%

You’ll make your way from garage sales to the auction block in search of priceless treasures from antiquity! Leave no tile unturned as you sift through rooms full of everyday objects to find the most valuable collectibles on earth! Could it be an invaluable artifact or just a worthless trinket? Can you separate the clever counterfeit from the genuine article? The only way to find out is to play Mahjong Roadshow!

Friday March 7 Dropheads 50%

Dropheads with hilarious animations keep falling from the top and you should clear them before they get too high. Expect the situation to get a bit more complicated when various special elements appear, so think twice before you make your next move…

Saturday March 8 Dream Solitaire 50%

Dream Solitaire is an enjoyable combination of traditional puzzles and popular card games like Solitaire. You only need to make chains with cards keeping to the Solitaire rules. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? If you like Solitaire but want to experience something really new, I bet you won’t be able to stop playing Dream Solitaire for a long time. Even those tired of playing traditional puzzles will find it extraordinary. Pick your favorite theme from the three possible card types and let’s deal!

Sunday March 9 Fruits 50%

Addictive puzzle game with endless fun. There are three different game modes for you to play depending on what mood you’re in. The relax mode is fun with less effort but you can choose the time trial mode if you are ready for a real challenge. Boards in various sizes provides an even wider range of varieties you can encounter with while playing.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

24 February, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday February 25 Turbo Subs 40%

Fans of fast-action time management games are about to embark on a tasty new adventure, this time in New York City. Players will help Rebecca and Robert in their continued adventures as they create successful sandwich shops in the most peculiar sites around New York City. It’s a tough town, so Rebecca and Robert will both have to work fast to satisfy impatient customers and fend off villainous thieves. Fortunately, special combinations activate the new Turbo Service mode to blaze through orders at lightning speed. With loads of upgrades, secret sauces and unique tastes, Turbo Subs is a delicious new adventure for the whole family!

Tuesday February 26 Casino Blackjack 60%

Learn to play blackjack like the pros in this casino blackjack simulation! Hit, Stand, Double Down or Split your way to fortunes. Sit back and enjoy the excitement of blackjack from your home.

Wednesday February 27 The 80s Game with Martha Quinn 50%

Radical dude! Gnarly man! Get caught up in the fun and excitement of The 80’s Game as you challenge your way cool knowledge of music, movies, sports and TV with Martha Quinn, the fave VJ from the 80’s. With over 3,000 questions, bonus rounds and challenges, The 80’s Game will take you back to the days of hot pink leg warmers, new wave hairstyles and acid-wash jeans! Get ready for a gnarly good time!

Thursday February 28 StarMonger 50%

Colonize star systems and battle the computer for control of the galaxy. This is a game of science fiction solitaire - sort of like Risk, but in space!

Friday February 29 Real Ball 2 50%

One of the classics of video gaming has been brushed up, stood on its feet again and added amazing 3D graphics. Instead of Breakout, it’s now called Real Ball II, and the game is really kickin’! The heart of the game has been wisely left the same - you have to destroy brick structures with towers by hitting a bouncing fireball, while preventing the ball from escaping at the bottom of the screen. The biggest change is the look, which is 3D. And your paddle is not really a paddle. It’s a spacecraft with a turbojet engine, letting you move faster than ever before! Move the spacecraft left or right on the screen to catch the fireball. Collect crystals to get extra lives and power-ups for bonuses that will help you complete the level. The power-ups include Trembling ball, Asteroids, Gun bat, Fireball, Impulse, Missiles and those that decrease the bat size or increase it. There are also red power-ups. Watch out for them. Red means danger! But in general the pacing of the levels is quite relaxing. Although advancing through the game, you’ll face more challenges, like that with the space portals. The fireball will disappear in the left portal and suddenly appear from the right one. So, you’ll have to respond very quickly to catch it.

Saturday March 1 Betty’s Beer Bar 50%

Help the sexy Betty leave her workplace and buy her own island in the caribbean! Serve the most fun and wacky characters in four different bars around the world, rendered in a beautiful hand-drawn, cartoon-like style. Enjoy hours of non-violent and fun bartending action in this excellent arcade game!

Sunday March 2 Treasures of Ra 50%

Explore the ancient wonders of Egypt in this mind bending puzzle game. Puzzle your way through ruined temples and forgotten shrines, collecting treasures along the way. Using mirrors, gems and other objects, you must direct the sunlight onto exit glyphs to solve each puzzle. Use crates to collect the treasures, but beware of pits and other dangers.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

 

18 February, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday February 18 Jojo’s Fashion 40%

20 years ago, Jojo Cruz was the hottest name in fashion. Then she suddenly retired to run her own boutique and raise her family. Now with her daughter Rosalind, Jojo is ready to show the fashion world she’s still got style. Does she still have the impeccable sense of mixing and matching that earned her the nickname, Mistress of Mix? Help Jojo storm back onto the runway as she stages fabulous fashion shows from New York to Paris to Milan.

Tuesday February 19 PlayDetective: Heartbreakers 50%

PlayDetective: Heartbreakers is an adventure game where you play the role of a private detective. Your main task is to investigate infidelity cases by conducting surveillance, collecting and analyzing evidence, solving puzzles.

Wednesday February 20 Ocean Express 50%

Cruise the coast delivering colorful cargo!
Can you pack puzzle pieces perfectly? Find out as you travel coastal waters while shipping colorful cargo. Upgrade your fleet and unlock new cities as you earn more cash!

Thursday February 21 Mitigo9 60%

Find out what happened to your squadron while traveling trough the galaxy facing an impressive
and unknown adversary. You are the last peacekeeper in the sector, and now it’s up to you to punish those responsible
for the death of your fellow pilots.

Friday February 22 Happy Melodies 60%

Play with this extraordinary and explosively charged match-game and join our music band! Happy Melodies has a classic gameplay and very unique music tracks. Show off your puzzle prowess and create perpetual cascades by creating matches while new game pieces are falling into place! There are more than 100 stunning levels, 4 interesting episodes and 12 music tracks! With stunning sountracks, engaging power-ups, and hours of family fun, Happy Melodies is perfect for puzzlers of all ages!

Saturday February 23 Mahjong Zodiac 60%

Familiar, yet entirely new, Mahjong Zodiac will appeal to mahjong and puzzle lovers alike! Embark on a journey through ancient China and Buddha’s life in this story-filled mahjong game. As you progress from level to level, a beautifully illustrated story is revealed, immersing you in a great gaming experience. What are you waiting for?

Sunday February 24 Docker Sokoban 50%

Docker Sokoban is a new remake of a popular logic game. This time you’ll be playing a clever docker who is working hard at such places as the seaport, railroad or the warehouse. Docker Sokoban will test your thinking skills and entertain you with increasingly complex tests of logic. Can you move the cargo to the right places without blocking yourself off?

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

11 February, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday February 11 Risk II 40%

It is the time of empires and armies, of countries and conquests. The world is at war, and you are in command of an army fighting for global domination. Organize your forces in a ruthless campaign to crush your enemies and take their territories in this fast paced game of strategy, negotiation, and luck.

See the classic game come to life with more ways to play, advanced map options, superior graphics, and animated battles. As Supreme Commander, it is up to you to deploy your troops, attack your enemies, and even betray your allies, in an aggressive effort to take over the world!

Tuesday February 12 KingMania 60%

Play a quick action strategy game, different from any you have seen before! Kingmania is a fast and simple, yet challenging, game that will test your ability to make quick tactical decisions. You control different buildings, using their power and the power of hordes of your lieges to defeat your opponents. And if you like online challenges, you can play with your friends in multiplayer mode!

Wednesday February 13 Chocolatier 50%

Oh the gloriously rich and delectable life of a chocolatier! Constantly surrounded by mounds of chocolate bars and boxes of mouth-watering truffles! Become a master chocolatier one ingredient at a time as you travel the world to find the best prices and maximize production…but don’t forget about those conniving competitors who wish you poorly!

Thursday February 14 Scrambled 60%

Your time is running. Now try to figure out a word from a scrambled mess of letters. Meet Scambled, the game where you think fast and try to make 3 to 7 letter words from flipping letters. Try to make combos by finding 4 or more letter words. The bigger the combo, the more points you get. Test your skill and get the highest score, just don’t get Scrambled!

Friday February 15 Lost in the Labyrinth 60%

Guide your ball through the 3D labyrinth from start point to end point by tilting the playing surface. Sounds simple, right? Think again! What where you roll. Dodge holes and bumpers while trying to get to the goal as fast as you can. With over 30 levels to play, race the clock and beat the computers best time, then beat your best time. When your ready, challenge a friend to a head to head race. Can you master the labyrinth?

Saturday February 16 Democracy 50%

Democracy is a detailed simulation game that is ‘turn based’ where each turn of the game represents 3 months of time. Elections are held every 4 years. The game has a complex internal model to represent the population of your country. A large number of different ‘voter groups’ are modeled, such as Motorists, Trade-Unionists, Unemployed people, Wealthy people etc. The simulation allows people to be in several groups at once, so for example, an unemployed poor motorist will be influenced by the opinions of all 3 groups when it comes to election day.

Sunday February 18 Spheres Master 50%

Spheres Master is a new addictive game for the lovers of none-violent puzzle entertainment. It builds on the success of the popular Zuma puzzle phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. New to the game is Masters of Spheres. These are frog-like creatures that are pushing colored balls along the winding groove towards the hole. Your goal is to catch Masters, which is only possible when they have no balls to push. Once all Masters have been caught, you advance to the next level. To catch a Master, you should aim a ball at a chain of other balls in front of the Master and destroy them by making a matching line of three or more balls of the same color.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

28 January, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

Monday January 28 Zuma 40%

Unearth the ancient secrets of Zuma! Survive the hidden jungle temples… shoot magical balls to clear a deadly chain… avoid dangerous traps… and do it all before the chain reaches the golden skull. Be quick, or you’ll be history in this action-packed challenge.

Tuesday January 29 Make Bouncy Bouncy 55%

That’s right! It’s ByDesign Games new addictive casual game with a funny name. In Make Bouncy Bouncy, you bounce bouncebounce your way through puzzling mazes of intrigue & challenge!

Wednesday January 30 Words Kingdom 50%

Words Kingdom is an exciting word puzzle game in which you will have the role of a brave knight who must free the empire from barbarian invaders. The story of the game takes you to a medieval kingdom which is under occupation of barbarians. You are the new hope of the people. You must free the regions of your kingdom one by one, become the new king and make your people live in happiness.

Thursday January 31 Thugs 40%

Welcome to Thugsville, where the Thugs want to hurt you, the Mole People want to help you, and you just want to leave town before your opponents. Thugs is a maze game with an ever changing landscape.

Friday February 1 Dragon’s Abode 50%

Evil wizard, the Master of the Dragon, is terrorising the population of the Knightshirr city and its suburbs. Find the Dragon`s Abode to overthrow the evil wizard and his dragon in a new great match-3 puzzle. Let the glorious light of the Victory accompany you on your way!

Saturday February 2 Atomaders 50%

Make you way through enemy attack waves in your task of liberating planet systems from alien cyborgs invasion. Feel an unconquerable power of your weaponry while destroying cyborgs and obtaining extra-weapons. Feel the pride when a mighty command ship falls to pieces under your fire finding the only vulnerable place. You’re gonna atomize or you’re gonna be atomized!

Sunday February 3 Football Mogul 2008 60%

Football Mogul 2008 is the football game for fans who want their success on the field determined by their strategy, not their reflexes. You call the shots with full control over rosters, trades, draft picks and contract negotiations. Football Mogul 2008 also gives you complete control on the field, with the option of calling every play and managing the clock — or leaving it up to the computer.

If you see a game you like, head over to Game du Jour on the right day and pick up the game dirt cheap.

21 January, 2008 |

Casual Gamer Chick: Game du Jour Weekly Line Up

The following games are available from Game Du Jour this week. The games are all offered a significant price cut, which is represented by the percentage after the game name.

January 21st Crossword Compiler 50%

Crossword Compiler is not a game, but a piece of software that helps generate games. Crossword Compiler is able to generate crossword puzzles, word searches and Sudoku puzzles. Users have the choice to build the puzzles automagically out of word lists or to create the puzzles themselves.

January 22nd Age of Emerald 50%

Age of Emerald is a match three game where players have to help four magicians and the hard working peasants construct a magnificent city. Age of Emerald has more than 200 levels to keep any match three enthusiast busy.

January 23rd Puzzle Mania: Chronicles of Unicorn 50%

Puzzle Mania: chronicles of unicorn is a unique game combining new but recognizable gameplay and perfect plot which will take you through all the game levels to the aim of your journey!

January 24th Auto Cross Racing 60%

As the car in front of me slides around the corner, I’m sure I have just enough room to make a daredevil turn and make a couple of spots up. Slamming on the gas and turning sharply, my tires skid as I drift around the corner. That’s when the outside car slows just a bit more than I’d expected and clips my front bumper …

January 25th 3D Pool Pro 60%

The latest version of 3D Pool Pro has been released! This version adds an automatic, online player ranking system. Often what makes the most exciting game of pool is a close match with a competant opponent. When searching for an opponent online, every player’s skill ranking will be publicly visible. With this ranking to guide you, you will find yourself always able to play the perfect game of pool against the perfect opponent, whenever you want!

January 26th ButterFlight 50%

Are you ready to become the Lord of the Butterflies? An evil ToadWitch has imposed an ancient spell and you lost your wings. To weave the new wings you have to collect a great number of different butterflies. You should do all your best to get as many butterflies as you can. Your Magic Wand is with you. Swap butterflies so that you could collect 3 or more butterflies of the same color together.

January 27th Chocolatier 2: Secret Ingredients 40%

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