Doggie Dash!

Doggie Dash

A new pet oriented time management game from PlayFirst! Doggie Dash features a pet shop / salon with a load of adorable animals to clean up and groom for their loving owners!

Help reluctant pet spa partners Walter and Scarlett get their new business up and running! Doggie Dash™ is the newest store in Dinertown! Get dirty dogs squeaky clean, trim matted cats back to fluffy perfection, and put the perfect bow on prissy poodles while you upgrade and customize the ultimate pet spa!

* 2 modes of play, story and endless
* 50 levels of gameplay!
* 58 upgrades available!

I know there are a LOT of pet salon games out there lately.. but this one is at *least* worth the download! Give it a try and let me know how you liked it!

Download or purchase the game here!

I'll add more to this post later, after I've had a chance to play longer than the demo! :)

I give this game a 7 out of 10!

New Diner! Romantic Rendevous

(note, this is a screen shot from my own game. Flo's outfit is not part of the diner, but is available in the boutique! Look under "Specials" to get the entire outfit!)

The newest restaurant for Diner Dash: Hometown Hero is out! A valentine themed diner called the Romantic Rendevous was released yesterday.

Help Flo restore the old lover's hangout and bring the romance back! This new restaurant features an animated fountain, dancing silhouettes, a very romantic soundtrack and much more!

Lovely glass vases of roses replace the bright pink flowers of the other diners - beautiful! The game play is quite challenging - more so than most of the other restaurants, in my opinion, which is great!

Our friend Quinn (of Wedding Dash fame) makes a few appearances too! When (and if) Flo gets in over her head, she can once again use the phone to call for help during a shift! Quinn is available to come and keep the waiting patrons happy in line while Flo serves up the food!

There were a few server glitches with the release last night but all seems to be working now, yay!

You can purchase this complete restaurant (13 levels - including multiplayer, endless and expert) at the Diner Dash Boutique for only $4.99! There are also some new clothing and "My Diner" items available as well! Check it out :)

Ice Cream Craze!

Ice Cream Craze is a new time management / assembly management game presented by PlayFirst! Fans of games like Stand O' Food will love this game!

In this assembly line management game, Jan needs help convincing her parents not to sell the family ice cream shop by promising to manage, fix, and turn a profit with it. Serving everyone from square nerds to prom queens, you'll learn to stack, top, and serve sweet treats at record speed. The faster you serve, the happier your customers are and the bigger your tips. Yum!

• 60 challenging and diverse levels
• Dozens of useful upgrades
• A slew of quirky customers
• Engaging storyline based on the classic 1950s era
• Hip, swinging 50s soundtrack to keep you bopping along

You work in an old ice cream shop and have to upgrade it as you earn money from sales. A series of conveyor belts deliver the items needed to complete the ice cream orders of the customers. You have to pick up the items and complete each order quickly, before the customers get angry and leave!


Lots of available upgrades will help along the way, though the game does get more challenging in the later levels. A wide variety of customers helps keep the game more interesting, not to mention some of the ice cream concoctions look delicious!

Overall, the graphics and game mechanics of Ice Cream Craze are on par with Stand O' Food, so don't expect a Diner Dash quality experience, but I did find the game enjoyable!

Download or purchase Ice Cream Craze here!

I give this game a 6 out of 10!

Lots of New Screen Savers!

Paradise Nook Animated Screen Saver

Paradise Nook is a lovely, romantic screen saver featuring an animated pond, butterflies and flowers to grace your desktop. The soft sound of birds creates a soothing environment for this bright, colorful screen saver.

Download a Free Demo of Paradise Nook

Buy Paradise Nook - $9.95

Lake of the Beloved Animated Screen Saver

Lake of the Beloved is a new screen saver that features a very romantic theme. Pink hears and flowers, a calm lake, butterflies and gentle bird songs all work in harmony to create this sweet desktop enhancement. If you're looking for something mushy and sweet for Valentine's day, this might be the one for you!

Download a Free Demo of Lake of the Beloved

Buy Lake of the Beloved - $9.95

Two Towers Animated Screen Saver

Two towering spires rise in the misty background of this enchanted medieval forest. The remnants of a battle long past still cover the ground. Sword, shield and arrows lie forgotten among the rocks and lichen. The quiet sound of birds chirping completes the scene. Two thumbs up for this screen saver!

Download a Free Demo of Two Towers

Buy Two Towers Screen Saver - $9.95


Big Mountain Valley Screen Saver

Enjoy the peace and beauty of a quiet, misty morning in a hidden valley. Gently rolling waters reflect the sunlight as a soft mist rises, creating a rainbow in the background of this lovely setting. Listen to the soft tune of the song birds as the day begins.

Download a Free Demo of Big Mountain Valley

Buy Big Mountain Valley Screen Saver - $9.95

The Great Tree

I fully expect this game to be called one of the best games of 2008! It's just fantastic!

You play as a young fairy, sent out to collect the magical pollen that is needed to maintain The Great Tree. The usual beings that collect the pollen, called the swee, have been disappearing! Dark forces are present and the world is becoming a very dangerous place. Can you free the swee, collect enough pollen and stay alive long enough to see the "Great Descent" ? Discover the mystery as you complete levels and unlock parts of the storyline.

Complete levels to earn points. Rescue the swee to collect experience points and decide how best to use them to increase your stats! Earn new magical fairy wings with special powers to aide you in your quest!

The game mechanics are easy to learn. Simply fly around and collect the floating bits of pollen while avoiding monsters, bugs and other bad things! Use magic spells to keep yourself safe and defeat the dark powers. Play the game through on "easy" and then try your hand at normal or hard.. there is definitely a lot of replay value!

The graphics are just stunning. The game is worth the demo just to see the graphics even if you don't like this kind of game! The music and storyline are also wonderful. I just can't say enough good things about this game - so CLICK HERE to download it right now! :)

I give this game a 10 out of 10! (Which is really rare!!)

You can download a demo or buy the game right here!
(With or without BFG Game Club Credits!)

System Requirements:
OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
CPU: 600 Mhz
RAM: 512
6.0
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Hot Dish

Great new game from Big Fish Games!

Hot Dish is a time-management / cooking simulation game that will really give you a run for your money! The game is very different from any other food themed game that I've ever played and I'm having a LOT of fun with it!

You play as a budding chef, wanting to learn the secrets of kitchen mastery through earning new and improved recipes and learning how to serve up the best dishes and please your customers! In this game, you actually have to prepare the foods, not just "click" on them. You have to dice tomatoes, mince garlic, saute, stir, boil, bake, shred and grate (and other things!). You have to learn to juggle several dishes at once and try to get them all to finish near the same time so you can serve them all fresh and hot!

The game mechanic is a bit challenging to master at first, and takes a bit of patience to learn, but once you get it down, its a load of fun!

Go on a culinary adventure like no other in this gastric-busting Time Management game! Build your career one dish at a time as you start at the bottom of the culinary ladder as a line cook in a local Italian restaurant with dreams of one day becoming a world class 5 Star French chef. Master the timing and accuracy needed to bring simple dishes to the table by executing their various steps and combining ingredients at the right times to create food your customers and the critics will love!

Create your own menu!
Master different cuisines!
Prepare delicious dishes!

Download a free demo or purchase the game right here!
(Even using your BFG Game Club credits!)

**Stay tuned tomorrow.. we'll have the release of a very popular game - The Great Tree!**

Holiday Recap!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I took some time off to spend with family and friends, but now I'm back! Let's start the new year off right with a recap of some recent games, something funny, a new poll and some news!

Something Funny
(For all those RCT3 players who play the game with a different focus...)

Some News
Thanks to some word of mouth advertising and the addition of our new walkthrough section, the Game Cafe forum has exploded with new members! Welcome to each and every one!

We will be planning the next game giveaway contest so stay tuned for news on that. If you haven't yet joined the Game Cafe, why not sign up today? You can register for free right here!

Games!
Here is a quick recap of some new games that were released over the holiday break! Click any game image to download a free demo!

Blackwell Unbound

A series of accidents has plagued a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected. Medium Lauren Blackwell and her spirit guide Joey Mallone are the only ones who believe that something sinister is going on, and they are the only ones who can stop an enigmatic killer from striking again...

Super Jigsaw

Solve a charming collection of jigsaws featuring animals in cute, cuddly, and charming poses. With more than 500 pieces, your choice of shapes, and 50 whimsical images of furry friends great and small, the possibilities are endless! Piece together endearing puzzles now or save your puzzle to continue at your liesure later!

And a few more!

Star Defender 4

Mahjongg - Ancient Mayas

Pizza Chef


Marblez


Blokus World Tour


Jigs@w Puzzle 2


And today's new release:

Control bees to collect honey. Move flowers to Match 3 or more flowers in a line. The flowers will disappear and produce honey. When honey fills the bottle, the mission is completed. Use bombs to remove flowers more than three at one time. Every level has a different layout, different honey positions, and chains to increase difficulty, it will be a new challenge.

I haven't had time to play all of these games yet.. but I recommend Blackwell Unbound (along with The Blackwell Legacy), Pizza Chef (especially if you enjoyed Burger Rush!) and Apiary Quest for those that like match 3 games! Happy Gaming!