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Best Kids Video Games of 2011
by Mackenzie M. February 1st, 2012 | Game Reviews, Gaming System, Nintendo DS, Online, Xbox
We often review dark, scary, and complicated games on our site, but for this week I wanted to focus on a genre of games that is light, happy, and colorful. Many lists have come out for the best video games for kids that are available this year, and I have compiled the best of the best. Kids of this generation will be playing video games from extremely young ages, so it is important they are playing games that are stimulating, educational, colorful, and overall conducive to brain development. Below are some of the video games this year that have
Fiona Finch and the Finest Flowers
by T Akery January 30th, 2012 | Game Reviews, Online
Fiona Finch and the Finest Flowers is an online time management game that brings a touch of spring during the winter months. The object is to grow flowers and sell them for a profit; however, the game has so much more than just growing flowers.
What really makes this particular game different from other flower growing games is that you can actually combine seeds and create new species. This twist brings a fresh approach and provides an additional challenge to your goals.
You start with some basic seeds and a plot of land. Where you want to plant the flowers is
What really makes this particular game different from other flower growing games is that you can actually combine seeds and create new species. This twist brings a fresh approach and provides an additional challenge to your goals.
You start with some basic seeds and a plot of land. Where you want to plant the flowers is
Settlers of Catan Online
by Bea January 18th, 2012 | Online
Most of the games that we discuss on this website are games that were designed to be played on consoles or on your computer. There are online and console versions of classic board games like Monopoly, but I have seen people play games like Monopoly on their electronic equipment, and it just doesn't seem the same to me. They say it makes the game go by faster. I say it's just because the electronic version plays by the rules (ex. no free parking, lots go up for auction when they are not built, and more); however, something like Words
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations
by Louise December 7th, 2011 | Game Reviews, Online, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox
Just a few days ago, Assassin's Creed: Revelations was released for Microsoft Windows. It was available on XBox 360 and PlayStation 3 last month, on November 15. Revelations is considered to be the fourth main game in the series, which started with Assassin's Creed in 2007, which was followed by Assassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, released in November of 2009 and 2010, respectively. All four main games, in addition to tangent games and other media, were developed and produced by Ubisoft.
The Assassin's Creed series falls under the gaming category of "historical science fiction action adventure." All of
The Assassin's Creed series falls under the gaming category of "historical science fiction action adventure." All of
Bastion
by Mackenzie M. December 2nd, 2011 | Game Reviews, Online, PC
Bastion is another one of those great video games that has appeared on many of the top video game lists of the year. Released for Xbox 360 in July, and for the PC in August, this action role-playing game is based on the gorgeous art of anime, and its narrative style is a powerful voice-over. With a concise story line, great graphics, and entertaining game play, after a few levels, you will find it as no surprise that Bastion is one of the highest acclaimed games of 2011.
Like many action games, Bastion is set in the aftermath of the
Like many action games, Bastion is set in the aftermath of the
