Blogcritics Category: Gaming: Computer

Game du Jour Deals: January 5 - January 11, 2009

Toni Dimayuga — Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:43:34 EST

Celebrate the start of the New Year by playing some cheap casual games from Game du Jour.
Game du Jour is a "One Deal a Day" website for casual PC games. Every day of the week, Game du Jour sells one downloadable game at a steep discount.Every week, Blogcritics Magazine will bring you a look of those games, so you know what to expect when the featured game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight.Mon. January 5th: 60% off on Master...

Game du Jour Deals: December 29 - January 4

Toni Dimayuga — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:22:25 EST

Celebrate the New Year with some casual games from Game du Jour.
Game du Jour is a "One Deal a Day" website for casual PC games. Every day of the week, Game du Jour sells one downloadable game at a steep discount.Every week, Blogcritics Magazine will bring you a look of those games, so you know what to expect when the featured game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight.Mon. December 29th: 60% off on ...

End of the Year Holiday Video Game Treasures - Kids

Tall Writer — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:05:43 EST

Catch up on the all age games you might have missed this holiday season!
This year’s treasure trove of games for the younger crowd feature endless entertainment options. Check out these gems while you’re out shopping.Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii)...

PC Game Review: Etch a Sketch

Tall Writer — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:35:22 EST

This worldwide classic game expands to the PC world.
The world’s favorite drawing toy shakes it way to the PC as an affordable ($19.99 SRP) new 78 level adventure that’s part platformer and part puzzler. The main story challenge level increases as the game progresses (no difficulty options available) through classic fairy tale variations like Sleepless Beauty and the Ugly Duck King.Etch a...

Game du Jour Deals: December 22 - 28

Toni Dimayuga — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:40:07 EST

Here's a few games you may enjoy after Christmas dinner and opening presents.
Game du Jour is a "One Deal a Day" website for casual PC games. Every day of the week, Game du Jour sells one downloadable game at a steep discount.Every week, Blogcritics Magazine will bring you a look of those games, so you know what to expect when the featured game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight.Mon. December 22nd: 50% off on...

End of the Year Holiday Video Game Treasures - Adults

Tall Writer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:53:28 EST

Catch up on all the exciting games you might have missed amid the holiday frenzy!
It’s easy to get lost in the end-of-the-year release frenzy. Fear not. This guide can help you find some unique games for that special someone (or yourself) this holiday season. Bangai-O-Spirits (DS)The robotic action game boasts immense battle movements and attacks amid several levels. Fight with missiles, swords, and wall-bouncing bullets...

PC Game Review: Didi & Ditto: Mother Nature's Visit (Preschool)

Fitz — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:27:55 EST

Learn preschool skills with Didi & Ditto!
A month ago, I had an opportunity to review a new computer game for preschoolers from Knowledge Adventure (you can see the review here). Having purchased other Knowledge Adventure games in the JumpStart series in the past, I was familiar with their work and knew it would probably be pretty good and that my girls would enjoy it.Now I've had a...

PC Game Review: Defense Grid: The Awakening

Nathaniel Edwards — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:46:48 EST

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and 'resources'.
The tower defense genre barely existed two years ago, but now it is a hugely popular casual game format, in large part due to Desktop Tower Defense. Defense Grid: The Awakening provides the production value and professional touch most tower defense games are lacking, though its game play follows the same basic format. Defense Grid uses the popular...

PC Game Review: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People - Episode 5: 8-Bit is Enough

Sombrero Grande — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:12:49 EST

If you get the reference "A Winner is You," you'll really get a kick out of this game.
The epic that is Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People concludes with the fifth installment, entitled 8-Bit is Enough. And, boy, does the series go out with a bang... a bang that unleashes the fan-favorite, fire-breathing dragon that is Trogdor the Burninator all over the world of Strong Bad and Homestar Runner.Strong Bad, evading the...

Game du Jour Deals: December 15 - 21

Toni Dimayuga — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:40:01 EST

With a week before Christmas, why not treat yourself to a cheap and fun casual game?
Game du Jour is a "One Deal a Day" website for casual PC games. Every day of the week, Game du Jour sells one downloadable game at a steep discount.Every week, Blogcritics Magazine will bring you a look of those games, so you know what to expect when the featured game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight.Mon. December 15th: 70% off on...