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When ghosts appear you can expect Morgan and Jack not to be too far behind.
For their next Gaslamp Case, the Victorian duo of Morgan and Jack, following the conclusion of their investigation into the appearance of the Loch Ness monster, hear rumours of a haunted manor. Never the ones to ignore such tales, the detectives set out to visit Ravenbrook and check out the truth behind what is happening at the so-called Haunting of Fogley Manor.
Can you earn enough Stars to progress through a weekend of content?
For the next Amazing Weekend offering, AVI games has released Search And Relax 2. This Hidden Object title is available in Collector's Edition format which bundles bonus levels, extra mini game puzzles, a Souvenir check list, music player and wallpaper option with the main action. The usual options of creating profiles, adjusting volume levels, viewing the various scenes in full screen mode and a tutorial are available when setting up the main aspect of the game.
With a cast list of Kings, Princess, Prince, a witch and a talking walking skeleton, can you keep everything under control?
Continuing with its Connected Hearts series, Domini Games has released Hour of the Witch. Available in Collector's Edition format, bundling a number of bonus items to supplement the main story line, this Hidden Object Adventure, deals with dark magic threatening the Kingdom of Aradon. Ruled by King Severyn, the Kingdom was once again coming under attack in the form of a rebellion led by sorcerers.
Are you up to the task of taking a long sea voyage to rescue your sweetheart who has been kidnapped by pirates?
A life on the ocean waves may not be everybody's cup of tea especially when you are merely a young corsair who is living in the period when sails were the dominate transport factor. It does not help when you sit in Port Royal harbour with only your unrequited thoughts of Polly, who is the daughter of Lord Grimridge the governor of Park Royal, to keep you company. But matters change when Polly is kidnapped under the cover of darkness by the dastardly cursed pirate Captain Mordain.
This is called a Home Recording Microphone Kit. However while the microphone is complete and you are supplied with various bits to help connections there will be no output without a lead, and an amplifier to complete it.
The microphone is 465 grams and is 15cm tall and round at 5cm. It comes with a semi circular 'spit protector' - I am sure this has a technical name but I do not know it. The three pin – in a triangle – inside the circular lead connection is in the base of the microphone.
Can you fight off the threat of dead cowboys returning for a second chance of life and rewards?
Mixing together elements that feature a lake deep enough to submerge and conceal a town with its inhabitants plus various ghostly figures, vengeful spirits, a cowboy gang from the 1890's and a strange amulet results in bringing about the next title from the Friendly Fox catalogue. Entitled Edge of Reality - The Legend of Greenbush, this Hidden Object Adventure offering is available in Collector's Edition format bundling various extra items to supplement the main game.
With magic, marriage and mayhem, this next episode from the Living Legend series will set you a challenge.
A new release from Friendly Fox is Living Legends - The Red Trace. This is a Hidden Object Adventure game which is available in Collector's Edition format adding a number of bonus items to enhance the game playing experience. The game casts you in the role of Roland who is on his way to marry Ruby when strange events begin to occur. Leading the way in this respect, Red Ivy begins to spread over the outside of the wedding chapel.
Travel various countries and test your skills when searching a range of different features.
Nature Keeper combines Hidden Object game play with a mixture of mini game puzzle solving. Available in Collector's Edition format, this offering is the work of GameOn Production. Taking you on a journey that covers a variety of ecosystems, this game requires you to achieve a certain degree of success before being allowed to progress further through its content. This content is divided into geographical areas.
Whatever the size, colour, alignment, static fixture or motion enhanced, if it is there then Movie it off the screen.
Continuing to provide puzzle fanatics with a fresh batch of Clutter clearance challenges, Joe Cassavaugh has developed version 18 of his puzzle based digital magazine offering. Allowing participants to make certain adjustments to the contents playing environment, you can set volume levels for background music, effects and speed.
Put your puzzle solving skills to work as you restore an island affected by a natural disaster.
"Blue Moon","Mixo"Continuing its love affair with the protection of wild animals and the condition of all elements of nature, Mixo Games has added to its Twistingo family of products. This latest title, namely Blue Moon, deposits you on the island of Lunara which has been hit by an ice-age type of coating caused by the effect of the Blue Moon condition. You have been assigned the task of reverting the island to its more normal appearance.
With its mixture of Match 3 game play and mini game puzzles, the land of Tara needs your help.
Developed by Kasual Kode, Gem Tales is a Match 3 game that invites you to take a journey through the land of Tara with its magical and mystical hills decorating the landscape. During this journey, which is spread over 100 levels of Match 3 action, you will be cast in the role of Luna, She is a young member of the family who has been tasked with being a Crystal Keeper.
This is a printer, scanner and copier unit from HP. Like other recent offerings from HP you get the option of having free replacement cartridges sent by post should you wish. However if you print 'not so much' you can use it like other manufacturers units without a contract.
The HP Envy 6120e measures 43x35x13cm and is a Wi-Fi only unit. Unlike some other recent units if you decide not to have a contract you can still set it up for more than a single unit. I set it up first with my Android Phone and then with a Windows Desktop PC, the first uses the setup in the Getting Started booklet and the second using the link shown when the initial setup nears completion. The only connection is on the back left where the two pin 1.
A magical land offers you the opportunity to test your skills with this next game.
Developed by Seven Sails, Enchantment 2 - Sun's Tear is a Hidden Object title. I have been playing the Collector's Editiom version of the game which is set in the Malleryn Kingdom, a land that appears to be missing almost any form of life, whether animal or Human, but possessing numerous puzzles that need to be solved. The game invites you to visit the Kingdom, with it magical folklore, and work your way through a series of levels made up of the puzzles mentioned earlier.
Mixing illustrations and puzzles with the original text produces this next game.
I must admit that there was some hesitation on my part before actually deciding to review this next title. However the opportunity to view how the mixture of puzzle solving, presentation and biblical influences would come together won the day. As a result I fired up Divine Journey 2 - The Five Books of Moses to check it out prior to reviewing its content. Developed by Brave Giant, this title draws its biblical content from the Books of Genesis and Exodus.
Working with a fresh batch of Nonograms, can you survive a trip to Ancient Greece?
DIGIMIGHT has not strayed too far from its familiar pattern of game play style it has established with its recent Adventure Mosaics series. The latest offering from the company is entitled Historic Mosaics. Rather than the modern day settings of the earlier titles, this offering takes the player back through time to the period of Ancient Greece. Another minor change involves the switch with Ruby, a shy librarian, taking on the role of leader from Eillie.
This is a very small 'Mini Cam' ideal for a very young child as a first camera, it takes both photos and videos the latter with sound. It is also very light weight and has a flash and is not at all expensive.
The Photo Creator Mini Cam measures 4.5x3x1.5cm, apart from 1.5cm lens. That increases this measurement to 3cm. The viewing lens on the rear is 2.5x1.3cm. Its weight with the attached key chain is only 24 grams. Taking photos at a distance is fine as is anything else apart from very close around a foot away where my photo of a keyboard was somewhat blurred but that could be down to my hand shaking a little as the units controls were not meant for an adult.
When parts of Ancient Rome need rebuilding, who do they call for but you.
No sooner do I get back from a trip to Ancient Greece, courtesy of DIGIMIGHT'S virtual world, that I need to recharge my time machine as Game Glade whisks me off to the Splendour of Rome to fulfil the task of restoring the grand Roman amphitheatre to its former glory by immersing myself into the game of Ancient Jewels.
Test your skills as you visit numerous countries to both find items and solve challenges.
While not completely World encompassing, this next title of Around the World from AVI Games catalogue does spread its net far and wide with the area it covers. Available in Collector's Edition format, this Amazing Countries collection provides Hidden Object game play mix with a series of mini game puzzles that can be tackled in full screen mode with adjustable audio volume levels and an option for an on-screen tutorial to explain features.
The people of Angkor need your help to stop a volcano from erupting and destroying their homes.
How would you save an ancient temple from the threat of a volcanic eruption? According to Ironcode Gaming, this task will require you to complete 100 levels of Match 3 game play as you take on the challenge of Angkor - Volcano Verge. This particular game, which is available in a choice of English, French or German.
Adding to the Royal Romance tale of Good against Evil, a baby dragon makes a welcome appearance.
For the next episode of its Royal Romance saga, Domini Games has released Fortunes and Foe. Events have moved on in the Kingdom since the previous episode. Since the death of King Illeon, peace and tranquillity has spread throughout the land as the people and animals seem to be co-existing happily. But conditions can change.
This is a 27inch flat panel that has a good amount of colour and brightness. Best of all it sits firmly with some back movement and plenty of forward adjustment. Its maximum resolution is 1920x1080.
The ACER Vero RS272 measures 61x36x1cm the last measurement is along the top with up to 3cm at the base. The stand is 20cm square and around 1cm tall. The base of the screen is 9cm above the stand. When you first connect it you might be in for a surprise as the top half of the rear has a 'Mood Light' which stays on for a few seconds during initial booting. The connections are just below the 'Mood Light' and they are HDMI and VGA, there are also two two 3.
Books are meant to be read and enjoyed but not altered to affect their endings.
The Great Library is not a location you would visit on a whim as entry is restricted to those who have legitimate business there. Fortunately, as this next game, casts you in the role of Megan Webster, a librarian, you are allowed access to this vast store of books who have the ability to provide portals to other worlds.
Spread over 20 locations, you can search for objects listed in various formats.
Having acted as your guide to various American camping sites, Lazy Turtle Games has shifted its attention to the more broad scale covering a “World Quest – Hidden City” environment. As usual the Lazy Turtle team allows you to create profiles to record the progress of individual players. Adjustments can be made to certain volume levels covering background music and sound effect plus opt for full screen viewing.
Linked together by the World Tree, Etheria could have a lot to teach is in the way we cp-exist.
As the follow-up offering to the original Maze of Realities, Domini Games has released Maze of Realities – Synergy of Worlds. Available in Collector’s Edition format, this Hidden Object Adventure title tales you into Etheria where you will have to deal with the effects caused by the World Tree being stricken by various ailments. This disease was threatening the stability of the world through causing threats and the appearance of aggressive creatures.
Can you beat the clock and return matters to their normal state and allow the prince to find his bride?
When the fable concerns the activities of three sisters, with one named Cinderella, your initial thoughts might include elements of a glass slipper, a fairy godmother and a handsome prince in search of a bride. But this Elephant Game obviously through otherwise and has come up with a different slant of the story. Cursed Fables – Before the Clock Strikes is a Hidden Object Adventure title. It presents a different take on the story of Cinderella that you might remember.
Available from e-Funsoft's extensive range of Match 3 titles, you get the chance to visit Hollow Town.
As the title might indicate, is the follow-up offering to one of the numerous e-Funsoft Match 3 series. Somehow I managed to miss the first offering in this series and so must enter the story line a year after the opening disappearance of Holly, a friend of Emily the character you adopt in this game. Emily will need to set out to solve the mystery of the initial strange events that were covered in the first episode of this series.
This is the latest Notebook from Acer in the Swift range. It comes with a 16inch screen. Its quite light and works well in all lighting conditions.
The Acer Swift16 SF16-51 measures 35x24.5x1.5cm the last figure is at the back and it is 1cm at the front. The screen is 35x23cm with .5cm borders left and right, 1cm at the base and up to 1cm at the top, its only 1cm for the centre 7cm which contains the webcam. The viewable screen is 34x21.5cm which gives the diagonal imperial measurement of 16inches. There is a 99 keyboard which has full size alpha and numeric keys plus a slightly smaller set of numeric keys on the right side.
Can you save the family of a friend from the vengeance of the God Forseti?
The Unseen Fears – Fortune’s Consequence is a Hidden Object Adventure title from the Grandma catalogue of offerings. This particular title takes as its subject matter tales drawn from Norwegian mythology.
You can join Ellie on her latest jaunt to Italy as mosaics are created.
For its next excursion into the environment of Adventure Mosaics, DIGIMIGHT has set its sights on the Venice Carnival. As usual with the earlier titles from this particular series, you accompany Ellie as she visits a number of locations. This journey of tourist type travel will be achieved by completing levels consisting of nonogram game play spiced up with the building up of a scene made up of various elements that come as rewards for making progress.
When searching for the truth. just how far will you go is the question that this Crossroads title might answer.
Elephant Games believes it is about time you were informed of the “Fatal Truth”. To this end the company has opened the doors to its favourite hostelry for the third time with the release of its latest Crossroads excursion. In order to avail yourself of the establishment’s psychological resolving facilities, you will need to don the mantel of Taylor Campbell, a journalist who believes the search for truth will always be fully justified.
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