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Video Game Deals, Top Reviews and New Releases

3 most recent price drops as of Saturday, February 11, 2012 (03:47AM PST)

Bejeweled 3 (360)

Sale Price $18.07 SALE

(10% off) at Amazon Deal Factor 4.9 (details) Deal Factor for "Bejeweled 3 (360)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "Bejeweled 3" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.0
Weighted Savings Bonus + 0.3
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.6
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Deal Factor 4.9 Review Average 8.0 (based on 1 critic) Genre Block Matching Publisher PopCap Games Release Date 2011-10-19 Description "The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes ..." expand → Bejeweled 3 (360)

The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods — ease into Classic Bejeweled for cascades of fun, journey through 40 challenging Quest puzzles, charge into the electrifying Lightning for non-stop action, and tailor your experience in Zen for a revolutionary new way to relax. Enjoy the amazing sights and sounds and engage in endless gem-matching fun, and earn flashy achievement badges as you soar to dazzling new heights!

Shibuya (iPhone)

Sale Price $0.99 SALE

(50% off) at iTunes Deal Factor 6.1 (details) Deal Factor for "Shibuya (iPhone)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "Shibuya" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.3
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.3
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 6.1 Review Average 8.5 (based on 3 critics) Genre Block Matching Publisher Nevercenter Release Date 2010-09-03 Description "NEWS: Shibuya was selected by the creators of Penny Arcade and a panel of industry luminaries for this year's PAX 10 Indie Showcase, alongside nine other ..." expand → Shibuya (iPhone)

NEWS: Shibuya was selected by the creators of Penny Arcade and a panel of industry luminaries for this year's PAX 10 Indie Showcase, alongside nine other spectacular indie games.

Inspired by the bright lights and old-school arcades of Tokyo, Shibuya is an atmospheric, fast-paced, challenging, and deceptively simple puzzle game. Its addictive, original design pays tribute to the past but is only possible with modern touch-based interfaces. Players match colors by tapping blocks as they fall, planning chain reactions and massive groups of color for maximum points. An advanced stat tracking and achievement system steadily ramps up the difficulty and rewards intelligent play. Compete against friends online and view worldwide leaderboards via OpenFeint. The game features five licensed tracks from Millionyoung's Be So True EP.

Cell Bound (iPad)

Review Average 9.0 (based on 1 critic) Genre Block Matching Publisher Hothead Games Release Date 2011-05-26 Description "Cell Bound is a simple and addictive puzzle matching game. Link up 5 or more of the same color to cause the cell-like structures to burst and vanish before they can contaminate the whole play area. Burst more chains at a faster rate to score more points. Cell Bound has three different ..." expand → Cell Bound (iPad)

Cell Bound is a simple and addictive puzzle matching game.

Link up 5 or more of the same color to cause the cell-like structures to burst and vanish before they can contaminate the whole play area. Burst more chains at a faster rate to score more points.

Cell Bound has three different game modes to play, plus Game Center support:

★ Infinite Mode: The main mode, colored cells drop towards the center and explode when 5 like colors are connected. All of the cells can be burst using the smart bomb trigger in the center of the dish. More smart bombs can be accrued by racking up points.
★ Timer Mode: Gain as many points as possible in 1:30 minutes. There are no smart bombs, and for every 1,200 points, one more second is added to the timer.
★ Burst Mode: Cells that connect and are not the same color turn black and inert, obstructing the new cells.

New Game Reviews
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Thursday, February 09, 2012

IGN 7.5 4 Elements II (PC)

Match 3 awesomeness wrapped up in kid-friendly packaging.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

IGN 9.0 Tetris (3DS)

The most important version of gaming's original megaton puzzler returns.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Slide To Play 10.0 Bejeweled (iPhone)

Bejeweled is a classic casual game that casual and serious gamers alike can enjoy.

Slide To Play 7.5 Bejeweled Blitz (iPhone)

By slicing Bejeweled sessions down to a minute, Blitz makes for quick, heart-pounding games that will have you trying to top your high score just one more time.

Thursday, December 08, 2011

Pocket Gamer 8.0 Tetris (iPhone)

Though it comes with a new subscription service, in truth Tetris is as addictive now as it ever was, and EA's latest manages to fuse old with new in what proves to be a welcome update

Monday, December 05, 2011

Gamezebo 7.0 Tetris (iPhone)

Pros: One-Touch control is a brilliant way to play Tetris on touch-screens. Cons: Overbearing microtransactions take the “death by 1000 cuts approach.”

Thursday, November 24, 2011

AppSpy 6.0 Tiny Token Empires (iPhone)

Tiny Token Empires combines elements of Risk and Puzzle Quest to make a very satisfying strategic turn based experience.

Monday, November 21, 2011

GamePro 8.0 Bejeweled 3 (DS)

PopCap's popular puzzler sees a solid port on Nintendo's original dual-screen device.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Pocket Gamer 8.0 Tetris Axis (3DS)

Still pining for some Tetris after all these years? Tetris 3DS is yet another great addition to the franchise, with tons of modes and exciting multiplayer action

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Gamezebo 8.0 7 Wonders: Magical Mystery Tour (iPhone)

Pros: Standard addicting match-3 gameplay. Cons: It’s the same old standard match-3 gameplay.

Gamezebo 8.0 7 Wonders: Magical Mystery Tour HD (iPad)

Pros: Standard addicting match-3 gameplay. Cons: It’s the same old standard match-3 gameplay.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Gamezebo 10.0 Tiny Token Empires HD (iPad)

Pros: A wonderfully unique blending of empire-building and match-3 gameplay, but with a board game flair. Filled with personality, from the writing to the art. Turns match-3 gameplay into something far more strategic. Cons: None really, but we’d love to see a multiplayer mode or additional maps added in the future.