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!

Pet Shop Hop!

Pet Shop Hop

New from PlayFirst and Mean Hamster Software - Pet Shop Hop!

You may think you've played all the pet shop games you can stand, but this is by far one of the best I've ever played! Bright, 3d graphics, adorable pets, tons of upgrades and funny characters make this game unique among its peers!

Your job is to help Cassie build her pet store and turn it into a profitable establishment to prevent the unfriendly MegaPeg Superstore from taking over! Earn money by selling a variety of cute animals to needy customers and use your profits to upgrade the store in this new time management game!

Running a pet store isn't all cuddly kittens and adoring doggies. It takes keen business sense, shop upgrades, animal selection, and a lot of stamina to grow your modest pet shop into an exclusive boutique. Take over your family's business and save it from being gobbled up by MegaPet Superstore!

There are two modes of play available, story and challenge and over 50 levels of play. The pets are varied - fish, rabbits, cats, dogs and more! Your very own in-store pet will help you keep those customers happy in line while you tend to the sales. Add fish bowls or cages and other items to increase your sales.

I really enjoyed the preview of this game. Very cute, lots of fun and I can't wait to get back to it!

Download the demo or purchase the game here!

I give this game an 8 out of 10!

Rainbow Web 2

The sequel to the hit game Rainbow Web is out! This new puzzle game is definitely an improvement over the original with better graphics, mini-puzzles and more challenges!

Rainbow Web 2 is a unique puzzle game in which you have to match colored orbs as they rest upon a variety of spider webs! Mini puzzles in between the levels keep the game flowing nicely - jigsaw puzzles, hidden object games, etc. Scenic background images and a nice musical score also enhance the game. A great improvement over the first Rainbow Web!

Use the links below to download or purchase the game! (Note - if you try it and would like to purchase it, do not use the "buy it now" links inside the game itself, please close the game and click on the purchase link below! Thanks!)

Rainbow Web Trial Download

Buy the game here! $19.95

War Chess

We don't see a lot of new chess games coming out.. but here's an offering from PlayFirst!

In a world where races of dwarves, elves, and other creatures exist, you must lead your army to victory and defeat each opponent in this glorious game of chess. Navigate your troops through many mysterious places, such as a distant desert, ancient temple ruins, and more! Take control in 4 game modes: single-player, hot seat, automatic battle, and multiplayer.

* Powerful AI with 10 levels of difficulty
* Splendid 3D graphics
* 10 highly detailed arenas, 20 animated characters

Click Here to download the demo!

Purchase the game here! (Even use your PlayGold!)

Tumblebugs 2 Is Out!

Oh no! The black bugs are back, meaner, faster and nastier! They've crashed the garden party and are rounding up the colored beetles. Once again it's Tumble to the rescue... but this time she's got backup.

Call on your frog, butterfly and rhino beetle friends to help you battle your way through 90 stunning all-new levels and save your beetle buddies.

Thrilling new powerups help you free bugs better than ever: do some rapid fire matching with the homing bug; open up some tactical shots with the gap bug; beam yourself back from certain doom with the path light!

Collect elusive golden rings to win big points and extra lives on special new hidden garden bonus rounds.

And who is behind this black bug invasion? Whatever became of the Black Bug King? All will be revealed right here in the long awaited sequel to the bestselling Tumblebugs!

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Download the free demo here!

Buy the game here! ($19.99)

For a marble shooter game, I'd give this game a 7 out of 10!