GAMES PC

Miss Management

2010-12-05T18:43:00.000-08:00

Get ready to manage a team of zany animated coworkers as you step into the shoes of Denise, a young and beleaguered first-time office manager. You'll have to juggle incoming work tasks, keep everyone from getting stressed out, and help the coworkers achieve their goals, from flirting at the watercooler to getting more work done than anyone else! Office politics was never as hilarious as this! From the designers of Diner Dash.

11 zany coworkers.
Over 40 animated scenes.
Buy dozens of power-ups.

Kings Legacy

2010-12-05T18:38:00.000-08:00

After the king dies and his evil brother usurps the throne, the prince (you) sets out to get his kingdom back and take his rightful place as king in King's Legacy, a new building/sim game from Cateia Games that borrows heavily from the studio's previous title Shaman Odyssey.

In fact, King's Legacy doesn't just borrow bits here and there from Shaman Odyssey, it basically isShaman Odyssey - with the same appearance and gameplay and some minor tweaks here and there. Instead of playing a shaman, you're the prince who travels the countryside helping people and reclaiming his kingdom one village at a time across 24 levels.

Instead of each level taking place on a tropical island, it's set in a medieval village surrounded by green space, and invisible walls that prevent you from straying too far away from the village center. To pass each level you'll have to achieve certain goals, such as building a level 3 cottage, collecting 50 coins, or collecting 35 food. Before you can construct or upgrade a building for the first time, you'll have to purchase its blueprint.

Like his shaman counterpart in Shaman Odyssey, the king is able to walk around collecting herbs that you can use to brew potions that can help the villagers in some way.

Basically, if you've played Shaman Odyssey then King's Legacy will give you a strong sense of deja vu. However, there are some differences to the game too that are worth mentioning. First and most obviously is the new medieval theme. Instead of your homebase being a shaman's hut, it's now a stone tower. You can also build giant forts in the middle of town. Marauding knights will show up to attack your tower, and you must fend them off by casting homemade fireball spells at them.

Speaking of spells, the process of making them is now a little more involved. Spells now call for more complicated ingredients. Instead of just mixing various flowers and mushrooms into a pot, you might first have to crush or heat them up.

My favorite new feature is the merchant's hut, where you can buy and sell resources and magical ingredients. This cuts down on a lot of waiting around because if you need a particular resource to finish a level you can just buy it from the merchant. For example, if one of your villagers is sick and you need to brew a particular spell quickly, you can buy the ingredients you need straight from the merchant instead of foraging around for plants.

King's Legacy contains a number of small, subtle improvements over Shaman Odyssey (a less overbearing tutorial, more balanced gameplay, and better text, for example) but the interface is still awkward. You can't click and drag to see other parts of the screen, and the mouse pointer moves when the king does, making it tricky to click on things when the king is walking.

The graphics are pleasant, and the levels are untimed (save for a handful of special exceptions). The relaxed pace might appeal to a certain type of player. Others should give the trial demo a whirl first to see if King's Legacy is their cup of tea.

Gwen The Magic Nanny

2010-12-05T18:34:00.000-08:00

What are you supposed to do when you are an exceptional babysitter and magically talented at the same time? Gwen the Magic Nanny by Namco Networks answers this question in a very charming and entertaining way. In this challenging, yet adorable time management game the player has to care for the children of seven different families that look like they cmae right out of a fairy tale.

The story behind Gwen the Magic Nannyis as simple as it could be. Gwen has always been a fantastic babysitter, and just learned that magical abilities are part of her family tree, so she herself is blessed with this gift too. She immediately gets invited to Fantasy Town, where she has to help seven very different and interesting families take care of their children and homes. The game features 21 levels altogether, with three levels dedicated to each family. This might not sound that much, especially since there is only one game mode available, but in fact the levels can be quite long and you will find yourself entertained for three to four hours. Thus Gwen the Magic Nannyavoids the flaw of many similar titles, namely to become boring and repetitive in later stages.
The basic gameplay can be easily compared to older titles such as Daycare Nightmare or Nanny Mania 2. You will take care of the children of different families, which includes preparing and delivering meals, entertainment, putting the children to bed and other tasks. But apart from those common similarities, Gwen the Magic Nanny convincingly distinguishes itself from those games. For one thing, the player is not supposed to carry the children to various stations that fulfill their needs. Rather the children move through the houses on their own, and you have to drag snacks to them, or drag the children to the toilet, the sink, the table, the shower, the tv, or the study table, depending what they currently want. The further you advance in the game, the more children and babies will be at home at the same time.

Every time Gwen fulfills the need of a child, this child will release purple orbs, which you have to collect. Those orbs then enable Gwen to use her magical powers. Depending on your current type of wand, you are able to cast up to ten different spells. The probably most important spell is also the cheapest one, which collects all magical orbs currently available at once. Other spells calm angry kids, cook all possible meals at once, or enable Gwen to teleport through the house. The magical orbs also serve as a sort of currency to purchase upgrades, such as better wands, boots that will make Gwen move faster, and other skill-improving objects.
Another twist that sets Gwen the Magic Nanny apart from similar titles are the goals. Instead of earning a specific amount of money or points to beat a level, you simply have to put the children to bed before the day ends. Every child has an energy bar, and this bar has to be empty before the end of the day. Additionally you also have to find certain objects that the family has lost. This adds further pressure, because you will not have much time left to look for those things due to the children's neverending demands. This approach really changes your usual time management experience, because instead of earning money as quickly as possible, you really have to stay on your toes to fulfill the children's needs quickly.
Gwen the Magic Nannyalso excels when it comes to style and variety. The houses of the families are wonderfully drawn and very cohesive thematically. The home of the Kaboongas looks like a Hawaiian holiday resort, the Krills live in a beautiful underwater world, while the place of the McKannics feels like a trip to the future to name a few. Even the pets of the families fit, and can become very dangerous when you neglect them too long. Every section of the game is filled with adorable and creative surprises and details, and nearly every home is worth a closer look.

The major flaw we experienced with Gwen the Magic Nannywere the controls. With up to ten different characters to care for, things are hectic enough without having to deal with clicks that don't always register properly. When you try to drag children to certain places, or drag snacks to the children, often those movements are not registered. It is even worse when it comes to collecting the mana orbs, which leads to Gwen running all over the house again and again, because your clicks on orbs are registered as orders to move Gwen on a regular basis. In fact this is the single real issue the game has, and unfortunately it is enough to lower the fun while playing significantly.
Still, all in all Gwen the Magic Nannyis definitely one of the more interesting releases we have seen lately. If you are able to handle hectic time management games and can pardon controls that become very annoying and frustrating at times, this game for sure is a worthwhile addition for every fan of time management games. Gwen the Magic Nanny may not be the longest game on the market, but for the time it lasts it is very charming and entertaining.

Fram Frenzy 3

2010-12-03T18:42:00.000-08:00

Manage five different farms around the world and try your hand at penguin breeding and jewelry making in Farm Frenzy 3! Enjoy outrageously fun levels, wacky animals and more upgrades than there are ears in a field of corn! Grow crops, feed animals, collect produce and manufacture goods, while you enjoy zany animation! Help Scarlett become the president of the Farmers` Union by earning the votes of the people she helps.

Awesome achievements
Unlockable upgrades
Run the farm!

Dream Cars

2010-12-03T18:34:00.000-08:00

Fasten your seatbelt for success in Dream Cars, a fast and furious game challenge for automobile enthusiasts.

Masha and Dasha are sisters who have loved cars for as long as they can remember. They love racing them even more, though it seems that they can never win. Finally, they realize that the only way they will ever stand atop the winner's podium is to build a super-fast speed demon. Too bad they don't have the money, but by opening up their own custom car shop however, they hope to change this.

Join the sisters as they start up their own business to build and sell custom automobiles. Take client's orders and hammer out their desired body style and paint color. Apply graphics, add rims and install tuning kits for maximum profits. Upgrade the store, make deals with dealerships and even hit the pavement with exciting road races! Soon, you'll be able to build the ultimate racing car and cross that checkered flag.

Dream Day Wedding

2010-12-03T18:04:00.000-08:00

A romantic seek-and-find adventure featuring beautiful graphics and unique puzzle games. Visit the florist, gown shop, bakery, and other shops to make Jenny's wedding day a dream! But be warned! The challenging Wedding Crisis levels are sure to throw you for a loop! Can you make Jenny's Dream Day Wedding happen?

12 levels.
9 mini-games.
Ever-changing gameplay.

Dinner Dash 5

2010-12-03T17:57:00.000-08:00

Rebuild Flo’s Diner in Diner Dash 5: BOOM! Collector's Edition. Serve customers to earn the money needed to design a brand new restaurant!

This is a special Collector's Edition early release. The game is scheduled to be released in 2-3 weeks so, the Collector's Edition is for those who can’t wait to find out what new escapade is in store for Flo. As a bonus, Collector's Editions purchases counts toward three stamps on your Monthly Game Club Punch Card!

The Collector’s Edition includes:

Exclusive advanced levels for extra gameplay
An interactive strategy guide
Behind the scenes concept art
Animated screensaver and wallpapers
“Flo Over Time” historical retrospective

Cake Mania 5

2010-12-03T17:45:00.000-08:00

Take a trip back to Jill Evans'™ hometown of Bakersfield in Cake Mania Main Street™, the highly anticipated fourth chapter in one of the most popular time management series of all-time! Download Game and Play for Free!

Help Jill and her closest friends save Bakersfield by purchasing, opening, and upgrading four unique downtown shops - The Evans Bakery, Jack’s Burger Barn, Risha’s Flowers, and Tiny's Sumo Sushi. Earn enough money to build must-see tourist attractions – from a giant Ferris Wheel and the World’s Largest Cake, to a Fantastic Fountain and a giant statue of Jill – that are sure to bring people back to a revitalized Main Street.

With all-new shop mechanics, equipment upgrades, mouth-watering recipes and hilarious new customers, you’ll have Main Street packed with tourists in no time!

Blooming Daisies

2010-12-02T17:14:00.000-08:00

From this day on your own garden! Asters are blooming city park management game.Daisy is a recognized botanist who all inherit a sudden a botanical garden grandfather.Now he needs your help to turn this park into the main beacon for the city's quality of life around!

Your urban park, the way you;

Plan the beautiful scenery to attract visitors;

Sowing and care for your plants;

Growing flowers, trees and shrubs;

Planning and building paved roads;

Shrubs form the walls of life when sown together;

Decorate garden with statuesand fountains;

Investment in the kiosk to sell goods to your visitors;

Control of the admission price tags and goods;

Provided with a certificate on your achievements;

Plant VS Zombie

2010-11-25T01:58:00.000-08:00

A mob of zombies is about to invade your home, and your only defense is an arsenal of zombie-zapping plants. Think fast and plant faster to stop the zombies dead in their tracks. And with five game modes to dig into, the fun never dies!

Ancient Sudoku

2010-11-24T21:03:00.000-08:00

Ancient Sudoku is the addictive brainteaser that is taking the world by storm! Featuring endless levels and multiple puzzle types, Ancient Sudoku can also help you solve your daily newspaper puzzle. You can even create your own puzzles!