Virtual Villagers 3 - The Lost City

It's here! It's here! Finally!

Virtual Villagers 3 - The Lost City picks up the story of the stranded villagers and their quest for survival. The long awaited sequel delivers all the wonder of the first two games in the series plus a whole lot more! New features, such as the Tribal Chief, make the game more involved than the earlier ones, yet the changes are not so overwhelming as to make the game unfamiliar!


Loads of new puzzles to solve, buildings to construct and mysteries to unlock await you in this lovely, remote paradise. Can you guide your villagers to prosperity?

Set out on a journey with a group of villagers as they search for a new part of their island to populate. Land on the hidden shores of the northern Isola and explore a long-lost, secret city. Find new sources of food to nourish your villagers and help them rebuild the remains of this mysterious new home. Who lived here before? Where have they gone? Can you unravel the secret of Isola?

• Real-time weather such as rain
• Find new sources of food
• Raise children who resemble their parents

Download the demo or purchase the game here!

Check out the walkthrough and tips at the Game Cafe forums!

I give this game 8 stars out of 10!

Blast From The Past Week!

This week I will be highlighting some older games that I still enjoy playing! They may be new to someone so stay tuned! :)

First up - one of my all time favorite games - Plantasia!



If you've never played this game, I urge you to try the demo at least. It's tons of fun and the graphics are fantastic!

You play as a fairy who has to grant the wish of a young man. His wish is to have the flower gardens of his estate restored to their former glory. There are 5 different gardens, each with ten levels to complete. Work the soil, plant seeds, harvest flowers, restore statues and more in this unique and beautiful puzzle-slash-time management game.

From the creators of Diner Dash™ comes Plantasia. Plant seeds, harvest flowers, restore fountains, and watch as your gardens bloom. Play this game of gardening delight now - no green thumb required.

• 50 levels of lush gardening goodness
• Over 35 types of plants, each with different vibrant blooms
• 2 modes: Holly's Story or Garden Challenge
• Easier than gardening at home

Download the free demo or purchase the game here!

I give this game a 9 out of 10!

Wedding Dash 2 is here!

Now available from PlayFirst - Wedding Dash 2!

Quinn is back on a new whirlwind adventure, joined by Flo® and Joe Wright, wedding photographer. Help Quinn become the world's top wedding planner in this hilarious sequel to the hit game Wedding Dash®. Visit beautiful, exotic locations while managing new guests, fulfilling bride and groom requests, and tackling comedic disasters. Do you have what it takes to help Quinn win the title of THE wedding planner of the year?

• 50 challenging levels with planning puzzles for each couple
• 15 quirky guests including Baby Kathleen, forgetful grandpa, twins and more
• 6 hilarious new disasters from groomkong to pigeons

Wedding Dash 2 is a long-awaited sequel to the hit game Wedding Dash. The game stars Quinn, the wedding planner, with guest appearances from the ever popular Flo of Diner Dash fame!

You play as Quinn as well as the dinner server at a wide variety of wedding receptions that you help plan. Seat customers next to their friends, keep an eye on the party to avoid wedding disasters and serve a three course meal. Can you keep everyone happy and pull of a successful party? Give it a try!

I really enjoyed the first Wedding Dash game and I'm eager to get into this one as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the sneak peek of the game and hope you will too!

DOWNLOAD the free demo here!

PURCHASE the game here! ($19.95 or 1,995 PlayGold)

I give this game 8 out of 10 stars!

Dancing With The Stars - Game!

Yes, it's true! The hit TV show "Dancing with the Stars" is now a game for your PC!

Put on the dancing shoes of one of your 26 favorite celebrity and professional dancers from the first four seasons including Apolo Anton Ohno, Joey Fatone, Kym Johnson, Drew Lachey, Monique Coleman, Cheryl Burke, Emmitt Smith, Mario Lopez, Harry Hamlin, Karina Smirnoff, Johnathan Roberts, Alec Mazo, Stacy Keibler, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Ratzenberger, John O’Hurley, Lisa Rinna, and Laila Ali. Get ready to dance your way into the finals! Will the show's judges love you or pan your performance?

• Customize your own dance routine
• Gain inside access to the Dancing with the Stars' wardrobe
• 3 'attribute training' mini-games

($19.95 or 1,995 PlayGold)

Dairy Dash

New from PlayFirst! Dairy Dash brings the fun of the Diner Dash series to the farm!

Ah, life on the farm... what could be more relaxing? Just about anything, according to the Smith's! Help these city slickers get a grip on the family farm as the entertaining hustle of the Diner Dash® series goes pastoral. Care for cows, goats, chickens, and sheep while growing tomatoes, corn and pumpkins. You'll even enjoy the occasional glass of lemonade and fill an order or two for Flo! It's all in a day's work in Dairy Dash™!

• 2 modes: Story and Endless Game
• 52 levels of game play
• 4 farm locations

Download the demo here!

Buy the game here! ($19.95 OR 1,700 PlayGold!)

I'm off to play, but I'll add more to my review soon!

Gamezebo Nominated for 2008 Webby Award!

As many of my readers know, I've recently begun writing game reviews and other articles for Gamezebo.com, one of the best casual game portals out there! Below is an article written by Gamezebo's editor, Erin Bell, detailing their recent nomination for the 2008 Webby Award!

Please Click Here to vote for Gamezebo!
(go to the Website category, scroll down to Entertainment and
click on the Games-related category to vote! You will have to register to vote.)

Link to Original Article

By: Erin Bell

Gamezebo is thrilled to announce that we've been chosen as one of five finalists for a Webby Award in the category of best games-related website, an accomplishment that reflects the strength of the casual game community we've built over the past year.

Presented by the Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, the Webby Awards are often referred to as the "Oscars of the Internet," honoring excellence on the web, online video and advertising.

A large part of what makes Gamezebo great is the enthusiastic, vocal and supportive group of gamers who visit our site on a regular basis to help each other with gameplay tips, offer opinions, and chat about the games they love. So we'd like to say a heart-felt thanks to you, Gamezebo's readers!

Members of the public (that means you!) can vote for their favorite website now through to the end of May, and winners will be announced on May 6. If you'd like to do your part and show your support for Gamezebo, click here, go to the Website category, scroll down to Entertainment and click on the Games-related category to vote for us. (Registration is required.)

Build-a-Lot 2 Game and Walkthrough!

Yay! It's here! I'm so excited!

Build-a-lot 2 has been released at Hipsoft.com! I was lucky enough to be on the beta team for this game and have been on the edge of my seat waiting for it's release, finally!

I thoroughly enjoyed the first Build-a-lot game and was a bit worried that they might ruin it with the sequel, but they didn't! The second installment of the game is as good as the first, with a lot of new improvements.

In addition to the fantastic gameplay of the original game, Build-a-lot 2's new features include the ability to custom paint your houses, a wide variety of new buildings, shops and parks, new scenic environments and the return of my favorite part of the game - sandbox mode!

I've just gotten started on the walkthrough, but the first few towns are done. If you need help with the game, check out the walkthrough at Game Cafe! (You must register and log in to access the walkthrough section of the forum, but it's free!)

Leave some comments or join the forum to discuss this great game!