Mafia Wars

The life of a gangster seems like an exciting one. Since most of the things they do are highly dangerous and illegal, we live vicariously through video games and movies to see what their lives are like. We have all seen movies like Scorcese’s Casino and GoodFellas, but what if you’re looking for your daily gangster fix? Look no further than Zynga Inc’s Mafia Wars!

Mafia Wars is a game that can be played through the popular social networking websites MySpace and Facebook. It can also be played via Yahoo! and the Apple Iphone. Players vie to be the top crime family in New York, and later in Cuba. One of the main goals of this game is grow your mafia by adding friends. When fighting, the larger mafia will usually win. Several “clans” have formed to help gamers reach the maximum mafia size of 500. The old saying goes that no matter how big you are, there is always a bigger fish. That statement is very true for Mafia Wars.

Skills are divided into several categories. They are Attack, Defense, Health, Energy, and Stamina. There are many tiers of jobs such as Enforcer, Capo, Hitman, Underboss, and many more. Gamers have several achievements that can be gained, such as “Cashing Out”. That one is earned by selling 50 Mega Casinos. Mafia Wars earned a People’s Voice Webby Award in 2009. I’ve spent countless hours fighting and doing missions on this game. Mafia Wars is an excellent game for players of all ages!

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

Monkey Island developed by Lucasarts Entertainment and published by telltale games. The game was released on 15 July 09 and was rated E10+ for everyone over the age of 10 by the ESRB. The game also gained 8.7 on 10 by IGN. The game has been redesigned and rereleased due to its high popularity as the game was originally produced in 1990. The new version has all the advance HD graphics and the new techniques to help the player such as voice over, music tracks, advance hints to defeat the game.

Gamers will lead protagonist Guybrush Threepwood through his adventure on Monkey Island. Guybrush is attracted to the city of Melee because of rumours that there is gold to be had and due to his desire to become a pirate. Shrewd gamers will quickly gain the confidence of the experienced Pirates in Melee and become an experienced swashbuckler. Once Guybrush is experienced enough, he will head out to the mysterious Monkey Island. Little is known about the island, and it scares even the most hardened of pirates. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition retools and makes an old game even better!

WW2 Time of Wrath

There is nothing quite like a good World War II game. The Second World War defines much of what we as people do in this modern age. Gaming is an excellent tool for fun, but also to educate the masses on the intricacies of the most massive war mankind has ever known. WW2: Time of Wrath was published by Matrix Games and developed by Wastelands Interactive. It has been set for release on 7/16/09. The strategy game takes World War II to the next level!

This game is a sequel to WW2: Road to Victory. Players can use the turn based system to explore each and every campaign of WWII.  One of the best is the Northern Africa campaigns against Nazi General Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Corps. Acting as General Douglas McArthur, you will crush and cripple his evil but mighty group of soldiers; or will you? Gamers will have the choice to play as Axis powers and change the course of history!

Players of WW2: Time of Wrath will control all aspects of the country they are ruling. This includes economic, political, and of course military decisions. The slightest variation could lead to success or defeat. Gamers can try to replicate the success of the Allied powers, or try to succeed where the Japanese and the other Axis powers failed. Owners of WW2: Road to Victory will be able to download the game free of charge. I suggest buying this game if you have an interest in history or if you are a fan of turn based strategy games.

Hotel Mogul

It seems like there is a lot of marriage drama all over the place lately. Look at Jon and Kate of the now infamous Jon and Kate Plus 8 for instance. They always seem to be fighting. You will see spousal bickering of a different sort in Hotel Mogul. The game is produced and developed by Alawar Entertainment.  The simulation game is available as a digital download for the great price of $19.95.

Players will take the role of the businesswomen Lynette. Her husband is a sneaky and conniving man who has stolen her family business. It will be your job to help her recover that business and its wealth. Gamers will start out small managing cafes and camping grounds. Good players will quickly work their way up the ladder to bigger things. In the end, players will manage large chains of luxery hotels, fancy restaurants, and popular amusement parks.

Hotel Mogul is not just a fun game, but it also teaches gamers the basics of running a successful business. Players will be tasked with making real estate transactions, restructuring buildings, and managing the cash flow of the company.

The game has over 30 challenging levels. There are 12 trophies to earn.  Five huge locations exist to create business and most of the climates are different. Gamers have four different mini games to choose from. There are nine different buildings to choose for your business. Hotel Mogul is a fun  and educational game for players of all ages!

Spore Galactic Adventure

Back in December we covered a game called Spore.  It is a game from EA Games and Maxis that allows players to create their own species.  The game was wildly popular, and an expansion pack has already been created.

Spore Galactic Adventure is rated E10+ for Everyone over the age of 10 because of animated blood, fantasy violence, and comic mischief. It was released on 6/25/09. Reviewers are raving over the expansion. Gamespot rated it a stellar 8.0 out of 10.

The idea of Spore is create your own species and to guide them through the struggles of evolution. Your species will start out as a mere cell and progress to an advanced civilization. Spore Galatic Adventure brings even more to the table. Gamers will be able to guide their species through the universe to conquer planets and spread their dominance.

Maxis has added plenty of new missions. Players will be able to create their own missions as well. The Adventure Creator is one of the best features in Spore Galactic Adventure. It allows gamers to get a deeper look at the game, and to personalize their experience. Best of all, you can share your adventures with the Spore community on the games official website!

Wardrobe is an important part of any game. You will be able to conquer the universe in style, with over 30 different style add ons. Spore is a wonderful game. If you haven’t played it yet, then you cant miss out on this opportunity. Pick up this award winning simulation game today!

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