Verdict: Nice puzzler

In a Nutshell: Block pushing, timed puzzler.

(from the publisher’s website)

“Hunters have invaded the Arctic! Mr. Big, the CEO of Globoco, has decided to drill in the Arctic. Unfortunately, Polar and his family are in the way, and he’s hired hunters to clear them out by any means necessary.

Help Polar rescue his family by battling the hunters, and Mr. Big in frantic arcade play. Use iceblocks, dynamite crates, and anything else handy to drive Globoco out of your territory. Once the arctic is safe, master all 50 devious stages of Puzzle Mode.”

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Verdict: Woo-hoo!

In a Nutshell: Wii Sports + 1:1 control + 10 new game types = hours of fun when friends or family come over.

(from the game’s website)

“Twelve exhilarating sports and activities are taking place all over Wuhu Island, and the residents of Wii Sports Resort can’t wait for you to come join the fun.

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Verdict: not too bad, actually

In a Nutshell: This is a collection of slot machines.

(from the game’s website)

“Reel Deal Slots Blackbeard’s Revenge will blow you away with all of its new features! The 3D graphic technology makes stunning graphics pop on screen.  Dress and personalize your own virtual avatar, choose from millions of combinations. The all new prize vault takes you ashore to exotic locations to plunder your loot and bring home the booty. By popular demand we’ve added progressive slots to the round up, as well as 4×5 style slots with 40 Pay-lines. New video poker and slot machines have been specially crafted for Blackbeard’s Revenge; its concept and design will be sure to have you begging for more. Join Cap’n Blackbeard and crew for some swashbucklin fun!”

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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: nice idea

In a Nutshell: Crossblock is a logic / pattern recognition puzzler.

(from the game’s website)

“Cross out all the squares. Not as easy as it sounds!“

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Verdict: nice and simple

In a Nutshell: You are a pyrotechnician in this rhythm game.

(from the game’s EA website)

“Set off an amazing display of fireworks with Boom Boom Rocket. As rockets fly against a spectacular cityscape, time their detonation to the beat of the music to unleash some awesome pyrotechnics. Featuring four game modes including two multiplayer modes, mesmerizing graphics, and a great soundtrack of remixed classics with a contemporary beat, Boom Boom Rocket is the explosive must-have game for Xbox Live Arcade.”

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Verdict: The more I play this game, the more I like it.

In a Nutshell: Audiosurf is a rythm arcade racer with tracks built from your music library.

(from the game’s website)

“Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose. You earn points for clustering together blocks of the same color on the highway, and compete with others on the internet for the high score on your favorite songs.”

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Verdict: nice

In a Nutshell: Slightly difficult side-scroller with ninjas.

(from the game’s site)

“Ninja quest is a free sideview platform flash game in which you have to fight the evil ninja clan that captured your girlfriend.. 12+ samurai weapons will help you to defeat your enemies.“

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