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Arcade Cupcakes

Meg — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:00 +0000

I saw this on Cake Wrecks: Sunday Sweets: Cupcakes! They were posted by hello naomi to Flickr, so maybe she should get the credit, and not Cake Wrecks? Not sure how the etiquette goes here, but I’m really glad they came to my attention. How cute are these game cupcakes?

See, now this is the way to do a cupcake-cake: don’t ice them all together, and reference an 80’s video game!

Another example:

I call dibs on the green mushroom!

Via Cake Wrecks: Sunday Sweets: Cupcakes!

Lights, Camera, Curses

Meg — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:14:33 +0000

I saw this today on Simpson’s Paradox » Blog Archive » Nancy Drew: Lights, Camera, Curses

What makes Nancy Drew: Lights, Camera, Curses! a
girls’ game is the female protagonist. It’s not pink, it’s not cutesy,
there are no magic animal friends, there is no shopping. Let me repeat
that in case you were skimming. This game is not pink.
I want to call up the developers at Her and make them all cookies.
(Note to self: Consider revising “baking for feminism” stance) I got
the chance to beta-test Lights…, and I was so pleased to see
that Her did not take an existing game, change the racecars into pink
fluffy bunnies, and then call it a girls’ game. Lights… has a solid storyline, amusing NPCs, engaging minigames and pretty cutscenes.

Nancy’s on the set of Pharoah, a remake of a big-budget
Silver Age Egyptian story, where mysterious accidents keep happening,
and she has to figure out who’s behind it. Does a crew member have a
grudge? Is the production cursed? Does it have anything to do with the
tragic death on the set of the original Pharaoh? What’s with that cat?

Playing as Nancy, players have to use items around them to solve
puzzles, a lot like an old Sierra game, only without an inventory.
Every screen has the items for the puzzle on that screen, which keeps
the game very linear, and eliminates wandering from location to
location, wondering what you’ve missed. With the solution to each room
in that room, it’s impossible to get stuck.

A few days ago, Her Interactive posted a preview screenshot of Lights… and a sharp-eyed forum member noticed a sign for a bar in the background, causing a bit of a ruckus
over whether a world in which alcohol exists is an acceptable setting
for an E rated game. I’m even more baffled by the worries about a minor
alcohol reference because Nancy Drew solves murders, embezzlement,
robbery, forgery, etc. Seems like if you’re worried about kids seeing a
sign for a bar, they probably shouldn’t see chalk outlines or death
threats either.

Read the rest at Simpson’s Paradox

Via Simpson’s Paradox » Blog Archive » Nancy Drew: Lights, Camera, Curses

Banned Xbox 360 console

rhiozeel pomer — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:51:52 +0000

Microsoft executes a ban to Xbox 360 console whose users did’nt follow the terms and conditions or the agreement. One of this is to use pirated Xbox games disc. The Microsoft company detects the console whom uses this through their system. You are being detected if you are playing Xbox Live or online. The disadvantage of being ban is that you cannot play online again throuh your console but, you can still use your Xbox in offline playing. There are hackers and intruders who tried to unbanned their console but they, failed. Still, there’s no news that they are succeeded. Microsoft learn their lesson in Xbox1 so, they are now keen in implementing the ban this time.

Xbox 360

rhiozeel pomer — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:10:50 +0000

This game console is much fun. I love its features that you can play it online. You can play certain games and have match with another player through internet. You can also send messages to your playmates or even have a chat with them.

Xbox 360 controller is wireless. It also have wireless headset with microphone. The downfall of this console is that it easily got overheat. The standard play time of it is up to 1 hour.But the Microsoft company introduce the Xbox Chiller to cool the game console while playing it even longer. The chiller includes the controller handle at their package.

Free Magic Cards

Meg — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:43:57 +0000

Hey gamers, if you’re into collectible card games as well as electronic gaming, you might like Magic: The Gathering as well. And you can get free Magic: The Gathering cards from Wizards Of The Coast! Yes, really. (sorry, youngens, you need to be over 12.)

Via Half Deck Redemption : Here I Rule : Magic: The Gathering

Mario and Princess Peach

Meg — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:22:46 +0000

Another geeky gem from Cake Wrecks. What is it about the combination of sugar and gaming that makes these cakes so perfect?
Yes, it’s a Mario wedding cake. (With a cake like this, I bet the bridesmaid dresses weren’t too bad!) And here is the fondant duo that replaces the usual (LAME!) cake topper.

Go over to Cake Wrecks to see more amazing photos.

Pokemon Cupcakes

Meg — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:29:55 +0000

I saw this today on Cake Wrecks: Sunday Sweets: Cupcakes!

Since I’m more of the Garfield generation, I don’t claim to know who any of these Pokemon characters are:

Since I’m a big nerd, I would probably let these cupcakes go stale waiting for them to evolve into giant layer cakes.

Via Cake Wrecks: Sunday Sweets: Cupcakes!

Age of Empires 3

GNSX 5.0 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:36:21 +0000

This is one of the Brilliant RPG’s ever made with a qite interesting story line and play levels divided in 3 scenarios.
Game difficulty here can be set according to your needs, Playing against an AI is quite Dumb in the Multiplayer mode while the story line does a neat Job.

The Attacking stratergy is a repeat motion stuff. All the Soldiersafter a Time perform the Same action they did last. so it Looks quite Dumb too.

AOE4 is Expected mayebe in 2009 or Later.

The Game is not System taxing and can Be Played on P4’s and Older Semptons too.

Rating 7.5/10

Vijay Singh Pro Golf

GNSX 5.0 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:28:28 +0000

Well this is a UIQ3 based game which comes pre installed om sony ericsson Phones,
Developed by Gameloft for Touvhscreens, a very pleasing game and a good time eating source when you are really board of action. Its got 3 different tournaments and qualifiers and 4 opponents to play against.
Difficulty of the AI is quite low so defeating them is a pice of Cake.
Game stratergy changes as you play, slopes and winds affect the movement and the spins of the ball.

A Paid(Virtual not realmony but the money you get in the Game) Trainer is available and you also get to upgrade your kit and Clothes etc.

Final Rating 7/10

Scene It? Box Office Smash Review

babar ali — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:11:25 +0000

Scene It? Box Office Smash is the latest sequel in the scene it series. Scene It? Box Office Smash offers enhanced visual graphics. Scene It? Box Office Smash is a trivia or quiz game that has been designed to test your knowledge of blockbuster Hollywood movies. Now there is a huge selection of movies to choose ranging from 1950s to 2008. The online game play is awesome and the puzzles are more improvised. However the game is not without its flaws. The online and offline multiplayer supports only upto four players which could have been improved. But, overall it is a great game. I will give it 8 out of 10. Thumbs UP!