Game Review - Pickle Everything – Flippin’ Pickles

About the Book

•   A PICKLE-TASTIC MATCHING GAME! – Get ready to flip, match, and crunch your way to victory in this fast-paced pickle-themed card game! Match the right pickles before your opponents and claim the title of Top Pickle!
• THINK FAST OR GET IN A PICKLE! – Players take turns flipping cards and racing to find the perfect match. But beware—some pickles have a sneaky twist! Stay sharp, or you’ll end up in a real pickle!
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN FOR ALL AGES! – Designed for 2-4 players, this easy-to-learn game is perfect for kids, teens, and adults looking for a game that’s quick, exciting, and full of laughs!
• QUICK 15-20 MINUTE GAMEPLAY – NO TIME TO MARINATE! – A fast-paced matching challenge that keeps everyone engaged. Whether it's family game night, a party, or a travel game for road trips, Flippin’ Pickles brings the fun in minutes!
• A DILL-ICIOUS GIFT FOR GAME LOVERS! – If you’re looking for a funny and unique gift for board game lovers, party game fans, or pickle enthusiasts, Flippin’ Pickles is a must-have! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and game night surprises!  

My Take on the Game
Flippin’ Pickles surprised me with how much punch it packed in such a small deck. I brought it out during a rainy afternoon with my kids, and suddenly we were all locked in a fierce—and hilarious—battle to be crowned the ultimate pickle-matcher. Each turn feels like a race, with just enough visual trickery in the cards to keep you second-guessing even the closest matches. What seems like a simple memory game quickly becomes a test of reflexes, observation, and a bit of laughter when someone confidently flips a “Peace Pickle” that’s totally off. I loved that the game was quick to learn and plays in under 20 minutes, making it perfect when we want something fun without a long setup. Whether it’s for a road trip or family night at home, Flippin’ Pickles delivers fast-paced fun that kids and grown-ups can dive into together.


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Cookie Jam Blast a New Game from Jam City!

Jam City, Los Angeles-based mobile game developer and publisher, today announced the launch of Cookie Jam Blast, the first iteration to its global hit Cookie Jam, which has been downloaded by more than 100 million players worldwide. Cookie Jam Blast, available now for iOS and Android devices, is filled with freshly baked fun and delightful entertainment.

“Cookie Jam has been Jam City’s most successful game to-date and the first game we have extended into a franchise brand,” said Chris DeWolfe, CEO and Co-Founder of Jam City. “We believe the Cookie Jam franchise is both an iconic brand and has the potential to be a multibillion dollar business for Jam City. We could not be more excited about the future of Cookie Jam and Cookie Jam Blast."

In the all-new Cookie Jam Blast, fans will follow Chef Panda’s quest to become the best pâtissier in the world. Aboard the Bakery Airship, players will visit new worlds like Sherbert Forest and Berry Fundae Island and encounter new charming characters like the Gingy, Scoops, and the Yummy worms. They will crunch their way through classic modes like Waffles and experience tasty, new game modes like revealing Yumsicles or collecting Topplers. All the while as they play through the game, players earn ingredients to craft scrumptious treats for their customers and level up their Chef Rank. For the first time, friends can also send each other Bee-a-Buddy booster charges to help blast through levels in the game.

“We’ve taken what Cookie Jam players love about the game and made their gameplay experience even sweeter,” said Joshua Yguado, President and COO, Jam City. "Cookie Jam Blast is visually stunning with richer 3D graphics, and we added a ton of new characters, new levels and a new crafting system for greater depth."

Cookie Jam has 5 million daily active users and has been downloaded by more than 100 million players worldwide since its debut in 2013. Cookie Jam also has earned Facebook’s Game of the Year and is continually listed among the top 20 grossing games globally.

Cookie Jam Blast is a free-to-play, match-3 puzzle mobile game available now for iOS and Android devices via the App Store and Google Play. For more details on Cookie Jam Blast or to connect with your Cookie Jam buddies, follow us @CookieJamBlast:

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About Jam City
Jam City is a Los Angeles-based mobile game maker with global reach. Created in 2010 by former MySpace co-founders Chris DeWolfe, Aber Whitcomb, and former 20th Century Fox executive Josh Yguado, Jam City is the creator of 6 of the Top 100 highest grossing games across Apple's and Google's US app stores. Its portfolio of titles--which includes Cookie Jam, Panda Pop, Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff and Marvel Avengers Academy--has been downloaded more than 800 million times and is regularly played by nearly 50 million people monthly. Jam City has studios in Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego and Buenos Aires. In 2016, Jam City acquired TinyCo, a San Francisco studio at the forefront of bringing the world’s most popular entertainment franchises to mobile games.
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Game Review - WordSpiel

About the Game
Simply Words, Simply Fun!

Be the first to get rid of all 10 of your cards by making words. Each turn, simply start your word with the last card played. Just like the name, WordSpiel. Spiel uses the S from WordS. It’s the word game…Where the END…is just the BEGINNING! Word size doesn’t matter, but ending with a tricky letter can really challenge your opponents. You can use the timer or take your time, just be sure to put your best word forward! Your friends and family will thank you for spreading the WORD about WordSpiel!

• New word game from the creator of SET, Quiddler, Five Crowns & Karma.
• WordSpiel is the game – Where the END…is just the BEGINNING!
• Each word spins off the last, so the game will never be the same twice!
• Perfect for family & friends of all ages — kids can compete with adults!
• Ages 8 to adult • 2-6 Players • Includes a digital timer.

My Take on the Game
This game was a ton of fun! As someone that loved the card games Quiddler and Karma, I found that this was a ton of fun for the entire family. My girls and I loved playing this. You get a new letter to start with every turn and because of this you get a chance to think quickly. While there are some games where you can plan ahead I did not find that you could do this with WordSpiel. Best of all the game did not take long to learn. We have played this many times since we first got this, such a fun game!

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Game Review - Big Catch

About the Game

• FUN GAME PLAY: Save the fishermen lost at sea using your division skills. Help them reach home, catch fish, be friends with islanders and have fun in the surprise filled chase game
• MATH SKILLS: Kids will get repeat practice of advanced division skills including division of 2 digit numbers with remainders
• LIFE SKILLS: They also build 4 life skills like Strategic planning, Flexibility, Forward Thinking and Patience
• FAMILY TIME: Super fun for kids and parents alike. A great way to bond over maths and have fun doing it
• AGE 10+: Perfect gift for boys and girls 10 years and up or grade 5 and higher as they get introduced to division

My Take on the Game
My youngest daughter who is nine loves math and likes to challenge herself. That being said, being in third grade they have not done a lot of division yet, so this game helped to introduce to her the concept much more than she has had in the past. That being said, for someone that has not had some division already, this game makes division make a lot more sense. For my daughter it was the concept of having to distribute fish equally that helped her to understand a bit more. The great thing about this game is that it feels like a game and not learning. So I won't tell my daughter if you don't! That being said, you will find that this game really works and I know I have seen great leaps in the comprehension and understanding that my own daughter has with division since using this great game and so will you!

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Game Review - Monster Sock Factory

About the Game

• FUN GAME PLAY: Help dispatch sock packets for lovely little monsters. Be the first to ship 6 units to win the game
• MATH SKILLS: Kids play and understand the fundamental concepts of multiplication starting with multiplication as repeated addition

• FAMILY TIME: Lots of fun for the entire family. Perfect way to spend an evening bonding over maths and fun
• TON OF PRACTICE: Each game session offers 4 times more math practice than classroom. Further, kids practice strategic thinking, patience & perseverance

• AGE 8+: Perfect gift for boys and girls age 8 and up or in grade 3 and up or those who are just getting started with multiplication tables

My Take on the Game
My daughter is in third grade and they have been exploring multiplication heavily this year. That being said this game was a ton of fun as it beings in some very fun monsters and encourages your child to stretch their brain in the multiplication factors. Once we got started she did not want to stop!

I am so glad that we found this and I have found that even though this uses multiplication, it is so much fun and my daughter has become much stronger in her multiplication since starting to play!                                                    

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Game Review - Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness

About the Game
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

The celebrated ship “Heerlijkheid,” is usually the centerpiece of an Icelandic town’s local festival. Now that its captain has disappeared, the renovated vessel has become an eerie distraction. Did Captain Magnus sail away with a legendary treasure, or was he carried off into the night? Take the helm as detective Nancy Drew and set a course for the Sea of Darkness!

GAME FEATURES

• Solve puzzles and interrogate suspects as you retrace the steps of the missing captain
• Learn the truth about the Heerlijkheid’s secret past and Iceland’s darkest days
• Earn money by mastering your knowledge of the Land of Fire and Ice
• Master maritime knots, terms and seaworthy tasks dating back to the 1700s
• Sleuth at Amateur or Master level and erase any mistakes without starting over

Check it out more at the Her Interactive website!

My Take on the Game
I have to say that I am impressed with this game. As a fan of the overall games, I was interested to see what would be next in the series and they did not disappoint. In this game you get a ton of great puzzles as well as graphics that just jump out at you. On top of this you get a story that is memorable and characters that you can relate to as well. I also appreciate all of the puzzles in the game. The puzzles really make you think deeply, but my 11 year old also played this and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. As a fan of Nancy Drew books and these games I also wanted the game to have plenty of detective work throughout and the game again delivered on this aspect too.

All-in-all this was a great game that any true Nancy Drew fan will enjoy!


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Quiddler Gives You A Chance To Connect With Your Family!

About the Game
Quiddler is a delightful challenge for rookies and wordsmiths alike. There are two bonuses each round: one for the longest word and one for the most words! The object is to arrange all the cards in your hand into one or more words. There are 8 rounds per game. Start with 3 cards in the first round, 4 cards in the second round, on up to 10 cards in the last round. Players draw and discard until someone forms their entire hand into words using two or more cards per word. Once a player goes out, everyone else gets one last chance to draw and put down the words they have made. Quiddler is called ‘The SHORT Word Game’ because readers of all ages can play and win with short words like ‘at’, ‘is’ and ‘the’. You can even use a dictionary when it’s not your turn. Try to use your high point letters, but don’t get caught with them in your hand!



My Take on the Game
This game was a blast. We had tried Quiddler Jr,, and had a blast with that, so moving up to the next version only made sense. We found that the game was a ton of fun and that you were definitely challenged to think on your feet and come up with words that will bring you to victory.

This is a game that you will bring out over and over again. You will find that it will bring you closer together, encourage a broader vocabulary and spend some true quality time together!


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Game Review - LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - Nintendo 3DS

About the Game
The best-selling LEGO Batman videogame franchise returns in an out-of-this-world, action-packed adventure! In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before it's too late.
Game Features

• Mind-blowing Zero-G gameplay adds a whole new dimension to the action.
• Remix combat in spectacular style by customizing the action with all-new LEGO Hazard Builds!
• Adventure through 45 missions spanning an original storyline focusing on dynamic, fast-paced gameplay.
• Play as more than 105 characters from the DC Comics universe.

My Take on the Game
This was a breath of fresh air as the game did go back to the original format of the game! I really enjoyed exploring the game and see how each level worked. I have been spending some quality time on the levels and found that in doing this, you really can draw the game out and not just rush through and finish the game in the end. I loved that you had the ability to play different characters as you have in the past, trying out their different abilities and see what they were capable of. I will be honest and say that even though I took my time, there were a few hidden objects that still remain elusive, but that is one of the things that I like about the game.

Beyond this though the graphics were strong and with voice actors and scenes that are tied into each level, you feel that this is more than a game, but that instead you are a part of a larger movie or else something larger. I also enjoyed the fact that you did get to use different things with the 3DS depending on where you were in the game - variety is the spice of life, right?

This is a great game that I would highly recommend, not only to the Batman / Super hero fan, but really any gamer that enjoys a multi-level / multi-character game with great graphics, storyline and more!


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Game Review - Mario Golf: World Tour

About the Game

Go clubbing around the world with Mario. Tee off as your favorite Mario or Mii character while challenging players online. Shoot into warp pipes and dodge piranha plants in Mushroom Kingdom areas or take a shot at the nature-themed courses.

The new Castle Club has both naturalistic and Mario-themed courses, a training area to hone your skills, and a pro shop where you can get unlockable gear and outfits. Test your skills in a gauntlet of course challenges, play with friends locally,** or take on players around the world in online real-time tournaments.

• Play as your Mii character or as your favorite Mario characters.
• Trick out your Mii character and get the edge on your competition with outfits and equipment.
• Use the touch screen and motion sensor to better track and control shots.
• Create and play in online communities with unique tournament rules.
• Compete in worldwide tournaments online.

My Take on the Game

If you are a fan of Mario, then you should try this game out! I have been playing Super Mario Bros. games for many years, but have not played a lot of the games outside of the Super Mario Bros. games much in the past. It was a ton of fun to seeing Mario in a whole new way, and whether you wanted to play this game on the easy level, or if you wanted to make it more challenging you could too. You could also be your own Mii, but I preferred to be Mario!

While I am not an expert golfer to any extent, this game was a ton of fun and you really got to have a ton of fun trying to beat your own score and your own expectations. I seemed to get better and better as I played more and more. 

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Game Review - Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return Nintendo 3DS

About the Game
Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, a new video game companion to Summertime Entertainment’s 3D-animated musical film of the same name, is available now. Swept away from her home in Kansas once more, Dorothy and Toto must journey across the far-off, distant worlds of Oz to reach the Emerald City, teaming up with new friends and old to stop the mischievous Jester’s hold over the land in this fantastic adventure, available now on the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. The Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return film opens nationwide on May 9, 2014 distributed by Clarius Entertainment.

Spanning thirty levels across five of Oz’s unique realms, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return is a combo-stacking, tile-matching puzzle game developed by Black Lantern Studios. Tiles earn experience the more they’re used, and combining leveled-up tiles with consumable power-ups is critical to clearing zones, winning boss battles and securing legendary scores. Filled with charming characters and unlockable artwork from the movie, the game is accessible enough for younger gamers to complete, but hitting a three-emerald high score across the board will prove a fun challenge for all ages.

Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return is available for Nintendo 3DS and is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.game-mill.com.

Game Features

• Return to the yellow brick road and the merry old land of Oz and join Dorothy to set out on a fun-filled adventure to dethrone Jester and return peace to the realm
• Solve entertaining puzzles and more across more than 30 levels on your Nintendo 3DS, which lends hours of replayability to keep you coming back for more
• Try your hand at thrilling puzzles in four different game modes
• Unlock cool content as you trek through the kingdom
• Playable in 2D and 3D; 3D mode for ages 7 years and up

My Take on the Game
This was a fun game with some great puzzles and adventures for you to go on with Dorothy and her friends. I liked the premise of the game and even though I had never seen the movie, the plot of the game itself was enjoyable and the action was engaging. Even though this said ages seven and up my youngest, who is 6.5, also enjoyed playing this and she found that it was not too difficult for her to keep up with. One of the things I liked most was that there were plenty of levels to explore and enjoy and each was just a little different than the rest which made the game fun and a bit challenging!


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Game Review - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze

About the Game
Donkey Kong’s ultimate platforming adventure barrel-blasts onto Wii U! Team up with buddies to master their moves, from Diddy Kong and his jetpack to the fresh additions of Dixie Kong with her spinning ponytail and Cranky Kong with his pogo-cane jump. Journey across 6 distinct islands filled with dynamic levels and non-stop action.

Reclaim the now-frozen DK Island from the invading Snowmads. Master Donkey Kong’s ground pound and each of his buddy’s unique abilities to navigate diverse island environments like Mangrove swamps, Savannah storms, ocean depths, and the frozen lands of DK Island. The barrel-blasting, mine-carting action of Donkey Kong Country is back, along with a bushel of new features like upgraded underwater swimming, a new “plucking” system, dynamic viewing angles from a rotating camera, and collectables galore. Team up with friends in local 2-player multiplayer* to share in the adventure and reclaim DK Island from a host of wintery baddies and bosses.

Key Features

• Journey through all-new levels that twist, turn and transform in consistently fresh ways. Plus, enjoy spectacular views thanks to the dynamic, rotating camera.
• Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong join in the adventure as a playable character alongside Diddy Kong. Any of them can buddy up with Donkey Kong to shake up the action.
• Fight off the arctic invading Snowmads as you run, jump, roll, “pluck” and swim across six distinctly themed islands, each packed with lively levels of non-stop action and surprises.
• Team up with friends in local, cooperative multiplayer that lets two players share in the adventure*.
• Discover hidden areas and gather numerous collectibles to unlock additional content, use life-saving items, or catch a ride on diverse vehicles.
• Enjoy new music from the original composer of the Donkey Kong Country series.

*Additional accessory required, sold separately.

My Take on the Game
In this game you get to have a ton of fun with Donkey Kong and his entire family. Each of the characters has special abilities that can help you to accomplish more. I found the game to be a lot of fun, and reminded me a bit of Super Mario Brothers with the bananas that you collect as well as the some of the other tasks that you are required to accomplish while you are working on each level.

The game is challenging and you may find yourself playing and replaying levels to try and accomplish more or to reach new areas within the game itself so in the end you are able to finish the level completing the most that you can complete.

All-in-all, the game was solid, the graphics just popped off the screen. It was challenging and not a game that you will fully complete quickly, which is great for the gamer at heart.

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Game Review - Yoshi's New Island (Nintendo 3DS)

About the Game
Yoshi is back and he’s bustin’ out the big eggs. Crush your surroundings and create paths with his new Mega Eggdozers in a brand-new platforming adventure! It’ll take more than egg tosses and flutter jumps to lead fledgling Mario through a dangerous new island littered with inventive power-ups. Can you save poor Luigi?

Guide Yoshi and a young Mario through all-new stages, from slippery slopes to watery wonderlands. As Yoshi fans know, it’s all about the collectibles and they’re more enticing than ever to find. You’ll need the new Mega Eggdozers to beat puzzling platforming moments and locate every collectible and surprise. They’re hiding—are you seeking?

Key Features:

• Discover a new island chock full of clever platforming challenges
• Crush your surroundings to find new paths and secrets with the Mega Eggdozer.
• Immerse yourself in a delightful, Yoshi-ridden world
• Guide Yoshi and a young Mario through all-new stages, from slippery slopes to watery wonderlands.

Starting April 22, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will be available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and in retail stores at a suggested retail price of just $29.99 each.

Additionally, Nintendo has also released two limited-edition Nintendo 3DS XLs for Yoshi's New Island and Disney Magical World. Shoppers looking for entertaining ways to use their tax returns will also be able to find deals on the classic Nintendo 2DS and 3DS XL collection, the latest Nintendo games, as well as several bundles for Wii U. The Wii U is Nintendo’s latest, high-definition console featuring an innovative second-screen controller and products include the standard Wii U Deluxe bundle which includes two Mario games to the fan-favorite Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle.

My Take on the Game
I was originally a fan of this game from back in 1995 when it first came out. I loved the game play, the story and the platform it was on. Now that this was being brought back, I was excited to try it out to see what had changed and what had stayed the same. What I ended up finding was that the game was definitely a fun one and for the new player, you will get some solid game play and a fun story. If you played this back in 1995 though, you will notice a similar story and the game itself has not been changed too much overall.

The game itself was not too challenging, and you can get through the levels quite quickly. The one thing that is a bit more of a challenge is trying to complete all of the goals that are set in place for you on each level. I found that there were some levels where I had to replay it several times to be able to accomplish these goals, so there definitely were some challenges there that I was not expecting which was fun.

The 3D effect made the game fun too, and added a new dimension that was not there in the 90's!

The story itself was fun and interactive. It was well written and the cartooning was great too. You can lose yourself in some of the story as you are playing the game which is part of the overall fun itself.

I will say that though the game is not as different as I would have expected, it was still a blast and has stayed true to most of the things that I remember and love about the 1995 game while adding in some new elements that new game players will also enjoy!

The only thing that I wished about the game was that there were different difficulty levels and that the game was longer too, as I found the game to be somewhat short in the scheme of things.

All-in-all though the game was fun, engaging and entertaining. I truly enjoyed the game and you will too!


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