Verdict: Not very fun.

In a Nutshell: This game didn’t pass qualifying.

(from the game’s website)

“Experience the thrill and adrenaline of the Olympic Winter Games of Vancouver 2010! Carve your way down the slopes and across the ice as you aim to reach the pinnacle of your sport and claim a gold medal for your country.

Featuring only the fastest, highest and most spectacular events from the Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver 2010™ immerses the player, first person, in the adrenaline, danger and glory of the world’s greatest winter multisport event.”

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Verdict: *Yawn*

In a Nutshell: A tantalizing array of play modes and options are locked up inside an impenetrable prison of near-unplayable controls.

(from the game’s website)

Rise to stardom as you take on the Pool halls toughest opponents. Select and play a vast collection of different styles of Pool, Snooker and Billiards!

Battle your way through tournaments set in exotic locations!

Play your favorite game in Arcade, Tournament or Exhibition mode. Take on a AI character or battle it out with a friend in multiplayer mode!

Customize your character and unlock collectables to pimp your own crib!

Do what it takes to be a Pool Hall Pro!

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Verdict: it’s a dud

In a Nutshell: A mediocre new take on a classic Windows puzzle game.

(from the game’s website)

“Minesweeper has come a long way since the days of the 9 X 9 grid! In Minesweeper Flags, you can choose to play the classic grid game if you like, but if you’re looking for real action, check out our Flags mode where you must secure the mines instead of avoiding them. Minesweeper Flags also delivers exciting multiplayer action for up to four players, deep stats to track your rankings, ratings and true skill score, fun new achievements and an all-new action packed single player campaign mode. This is Minesweeper Xbox 360 style!”

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Verdict: how is this a game?

In a Nutshell: This application is a very slimmed down version of Dungeons & Dragons that is reminiscent of a choose-your-own-adventure story but without so many choices.

(from the game’s website)

“Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons: Tiny Adventures! Choose a hero to send on epic adventures. Be your hero’s guide through encounters with menacing monsters and dangerous traps. Equip your hero with magical weapons and armor. Get an RPG experience on Facebook without having to play for hours at a time!”

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Game:

• Verdict: randomness
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• ESRB: n/a
• Players/Mode: Single-player/Campaign
• Game Duration: demo took about 3-4 hours
• System: PC
• Developer: Rake in Grass
• Website: http://larvamortus.rakeingrass.com/index.php

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Game:

• Verdict: a few blocks shy of fun
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• Players/Mode: Single-player or Two-player co-op/Campaign
• Game Duration: demo took less than 2 hours
• System: all of the electrical ones (played on PC)
• Developer: LucasArts
• Website: http://www.lucasarts.com/games/legoindianajones/

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Game:

• Verdict: There is no game! GAHHH!
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• Players/Mode: Single player
• Game Duration: n/a (demo)
• System: PC
• Developer: Frogwares
• Website: http://www.frogwares.com/sherlock3/index.html

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Game:

• Verdict: eh
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• Players/Mode: Single player
• Game Duration: n/a (demo)
• System: PC
• Developer: Iron Lore Entertainment
• Website: http://original.titanquestgame.com/

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Game:

• Verdict: ick
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• Players/Mode: Single-Player/Campaign
• Game Duration: n/a (demo)
• System: PS2, PSP
• Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment America
• Website: http://www.us.playstation.com/syphonfilterdarkmirror/

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Game:

• Verdict: bleh
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• Players/Mode: Single-player/Campaign
• Game Duration: Average
• System: PC, Xbox
• Developer: Lionhead Studios
• Website: http://www.lionhead.com/fabletlc/

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