Week Of 11/24/08
By Mike Smith
Thanksgiving is here, and much as you'd expect, the torrent of new releases we've experienced over the last month has slowed to a mere trickle. Well, if you're into cooking TV shows or hit web game Neopets, it's quite the opposite. But most folks would probably conclude, from the looks of this list, that the games industry is planning a few well-earned days off, munching turkey and dozing off in front of the television...which actually sounds like the perfect recipe for a game or two.
Top Three
Iron Chef America
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Boasting all the stars of the TV show -- including the Food Network's answer to Bill Nye, Alton Brown -- Iron Chef comes to the Wii this week. It's packing all the pace and excitement of the cutthroat TV show, including fifteen of those all-important secret ingredients. What are they? Well, it wouldn't be a secret if we told you, would it? But we can exclusively reveal that none of them are Neopets.
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
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If there's a little gamer in your life who loves the Neopets (or, indeed, if you're one of the many adults who enjoy delving into their online world) you'll want to check out this PC puzzle game. It has an impressive pedigree: it hails from the developers of the entirely awesome Puzzle Quest, one of the most addictive and innovative twists on the match-three puzzle we've ever seen. If that's not enough incentive, consider that playing Neopets Puzzle Adventure will unlock special items on the Neopets site. Convinced yet?
Interpol 2: Most Wanted
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Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of the world's most elite international detective organization? You do? Sweet! Take a stroll down to your local police station, and tell th...oh, you wanted a game, not a job? Fine. Maybe Interpol 2: Most Wanted is more your speed. It'll let you hunt through spectacular cities, combing numerous locations for wanted crooks as you seek-and-find your way to victory.
Best of the Rest
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Chrono Trigger DS:
This RPG classic is sure to delight the hardcore handheld gamers this week. -
Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Collection:
Indulge your zookeeper fantasies with this menagerie.
Posted: 25 Nov 2008
