Follow-up titles can take you in many different directions as this next game goes to show.
Thanks to the work and skill of various story tellers, we know of several fairy tale heroes and heroine in their moment of glory. But have you considered what life had in store for them after their initial fifteen minutes of fame? With this next title, 4 Friends Games has taken a look at what might have happened once life settled down after Goldilocks invaded the personal space of a family of bears.
While Star Trek had enough problems with its transporter, image the problems a commercial version of the device could bring.
Teleportation does not always deliver the service you might expect. Sometimes, rather than transport you to the requested destination, you could end up in circumstances that were not as you expected. For instance, a family of three were looking forward to a relaxing holiday in pleasant surroundings when they ended up on a deserted island. This was bad enough but then matters took a turn for the worst.
Digging into the Academy's past, e-Funsoft relates a story that has a familiar ring (no pun intended) to it.
Following a gap of some six months, e-Funsoft has returned to its Academy of Magic series with this next offering in a tale of Match 3 action. As with the previous offering in this series, "The new Beginning" being a prequel in the Academy's time line, this latest episode entitled "Ring of Darkness" returns you to the early days of the Academy's history as a new school term begins. Enrolling into this new batch of students can be achieved by creating profiles for individual players.
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will relate the new of a pair of headphones that could enhance your listening experience.
A recent announcement from Sony informed me that the company has two new headphone models that could well appeal. These headphones are the and models. The two models give the purchaser the choice of over-ear or on-ear wireless connectivity when wearing the headphones. Designed for over-ear use, the WH-CH720N is a wireless headphone product.
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If you do not use a device then maybe somebody will pay you to let them use it.
You may recall hearing that an old mobile smartphone fetch a rather substantial amount of money when it was put up for auction recently. The phone in question was an original Apple smartphone, released in 2007, that had never been used. In fact it was safely ensconced in the original packaging. This was the 8GB phone with its 2mp camera, original bearing a £500 price tag, was sold at the auction for £52,617 which, even at today's prices, was a rather large mark-up.

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28 Feb 2023
When is an Android smartphone not an Android smartphone? Could it ne when it has been deGooglised?
Usually when a smartphone arrives for review purposes, it is accompanied with details regarding the physical components making up the device. However in this case the relevant information was not included. The reason for this was that this review was to focus on the software installed on the smartphone. However I do feel that the hardware does deserve a brief mention before concentrating on the software element. The smartphone in question is the Murena One. Featuring a 6.
Can you assist Juliette when she tries to restore the balance between the Azure and Crimson Worlds?
Daydream Mosaics 2 - Juliette's Tale is the forerunner of Daydream Mosaics 3 - Shards of Hope which I reviewed recently. Based on Nanogram game play, this Suricate Software title introduces the player to Juliette who will require your assistance in restoring the balance between the magical Azure and Crimson Worlds that have been disrupted by a mysterious event known as Riving.
Our Beautiful Earth 6 brings together an exploration of the world with Hidden Object game play and some mini game puzzle solving.
Developed by BD Studio Games, Our Beautiful Earth 6 is available in Collector's Edition format with several bonus items being added to the game's main exploration of the world. The extra items, available from the game's title screen, consists of 10 bonus locations featuring Hidden Object scenes, access to the 40 mini game puzzles featured in the main game, 19 music tracks and 18 wallpapers. All the extra items are available immediately.
Mixing travel and mosaic creation is the aim of this next game.
As its title indicates, Travel Mosaics 16 - Glorious Budapest combines elements of travel, Budapest and nanogram creating game play. Developed by Jet Dogs Studio, this puzzle title allows different people to play the game through the use of profiles to record their progress. Adjustments can be made to the volume levels used for background music and sound effects with the game being viewed in full screen mode with a custom cursor.
Returning home after a long absence can highlight changes that you might find disturbing.
"Lost Grimoires - Stolen Kingdom","Artifex Mundi"Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom is a game that sits firmly within the Hidden Object Adventure genre. In case you are wondering the Grimoires part of the product's title refers to a book of magic spells and invocations.
It is Fantasy Mosaic time yet again as Match Gem takes you back to school to brush up on your mathematical skills.
As the latest environment for their long-running Fantasy Mosaics series, Match Gem takes us back to school to tackle nanogram game play. You will be accompanying Penguin Harry as he goes back to school to brush up on his mathematic skills. He can then put this knowledge to work by becoming a mosaic puzzle expert in Fantasy Mosaics 54 - Back to School.
This next title offers the opportunity to enhance images and create your own wallpaper scenes.
Recently I reviewed a game entitled Daydream Mosaics 3 - Shades of Hope. This game was based on the story of two individuals from separate worlds coming together to try and stop the destruction of their environment. As I enjoyed playing this game, I decided to check out the earlier titles in the Daydream Mosaics series developed by Surricate Software. Not surprisingly, this first title in the series is entitled Daydream Mosaic.
While having important relatives can be useful, be aware they might call on you for favours.
There exists a magical land, hidden from view of normal beings by layers of spells, known as Albian. This is the home of the most powerful wizards, sorcerers and magicians who have been known to enjoy a good knees-up and party well into the night. Each year the residents organise a massive knees-up under the guise of a Convention of Magic Masters. The latest such event is to be held at the castle belonging to the Fairy Godmother who just happens to be your Aunt Gwendolyn.

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9 Feb 2023
Combining together different USB ports, Atom Studios has developed a plug which might prove useful.
It is surprising how easy it is for your collection of devices, whether portable or not, can build up in even a short time period. When checking through your various devices that make use of USB technology for their data and power transfer, you will probably find a range of different USB standards. My own personal collection of such devices produced candidates that were of the Type A, Type B, mini, micro, USB 2 and the latest USB C type connection.
Sharing your personal collection of favourite music, in a variety of locations, is possible with this next product.
While earbuds and headsets are fine for personal individual listening to your favourite music or audio book content stored on mobile devices, they can not really be considered adequate for group listening sessions. One possible solution to provide group listening capability would be through the use of a sound bar that could deliver a wide spread of audio output as part of its functionality.

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4 Feb 2023
For those willing to mark the day with a special gift, here are a few suggestions from Sony.
As Valentine Day approaches you might be considering a gift for your special one. Sony has several items which might be just the product you are looking for to celebrate the day. Providing the means to deliver your message of love could be either headphones or speakers. Sony can offer the following different devices:- The tailor sound to your personal preference.
Are you up to facing a monster whose mode of transport is a flying buffalo?
Categorised as a Hidden Object Adventure title, Darkarta - A Broken Heart is a game developed by TuttiFrutti Interactive that is available in Platinum Edition format. The product's main game is based around the trials and tribulations of a family of three.
Can you find required animals when they do their best to blend into the background scenery?
How well do you know the creatures of the Animal Kingdom? This next title, developed by Seven Sails, gives you opportunity to test your skills at recognising the members of the Animal Kingdom. Encased within the environment of Hidden Object game play, you can explore a collection of scenes to see if you can recognise numerous examples of its residents hiding within the scenery.
Fortune telling cards are used to direct your investigation into the mystery of a triple kidnapping.
With this next game, you are cast in the role of Claire Ellery, an experienced FBI Agent. Your task is to investigate the triple kidnapping of three victims. This crime has taken place in a small, almost forgotten fishing town whose name escapes me. Forming part of the Strange Cases series, this investigation quickly becomes known as the Tarot Card Mystery as you follow a number of clues involving the appearance of Tarot Cards bearing messages suggesting appropriate action.
When the spirit world invades a Match 3 environment, you can be sure the scale of your task will be increased.

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24 Jan 2023
Whether at work or at play, a comfortable position can help you perform to your best.
News has just reached me regarding the launch of a product from Boulies, the UK based premium office and gaming chair specialist. This announcement concerns the arrival of its latest series of ultra-comfortable chairs for both gaming and office use. Consisting of two series, these new offerings form the Elite Series, which is considered perfect for gaming and entertainment, and the award winning FIT Series.
Can you help a FBI agent solve a murder?
The usual options of creating profiles, so that different people can play the game, with adjusted volume levels for music and sound effects plus full or wide screen viewing. The game can be played in either Normal or Advanced difficulty levels offering varying Hint/Skip recharging speeds and the use of sparkles.
Reading a book during a meal can cause unwanted side-effects.
Sacra Terra – Kiss of Death is a Hidden Object Adventure game based on the concept that True Love can overcome forces of evil. I have been looking at the Collector’s Edition of this Alawar Five-bn developed title. As usual with Collector’s Edition enhanced titles. This offering comes with a number of bonus items that have been gathered together in an Extras section and supplied with the main game.
The chance to repair past mistakes is on offer as you return to your hometown to solve a mystery.
It all began, as far as we are concerned, with the arrival of a telegram (a rather ancient form of communication) requesting you to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a magician, named Andy Fox, and his young assistance, Angela Fisher. The disappearance occurred during the performance of a magic trick carried out in the House of Illusion.
Are you ready to join the Grimm Brothers' Fairy Tale Institute and help save the world?
Fairy Tale Mysteries – The Beanstalk is, as you might suppose, a retelling of the familiar traditional tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. However, rather than the expected approach of Jack encountering and defeating a race of giants living in the clouds, the game’s developers, Gogii, has taken the decision to embellish the basic story with numerous side-tracks and additional elements.
Are you in control of your actions and life or is somebody leading you around by the nose?
The Man With The Ivory Cane believes the world is his theatre and everybody are his puppets. He is also the mysterious person around which Cateia Games has built a Hidden Object Adventure game. Into this environment you are cast as the leading role of somebody who needs to follow clues, solve riddles and discover hidden objects as you search for your beloved Sasha.
Four for the price of one is the opportunity offered by this next product.
Under the title of , this next product brings together four titles from different developers. The titles are Detective Agency 3 – Ghost Painting, Mystery Murders – The Sleeping Palace, The Beast of Lycan Isle and Dark Mysteries – The Soul Keeper. A supplied front-end menu allows you to install each of the four titles individually.
When a magic book meets a magic lamp, you can be sure there is trouble ahead.
With the combination of a title Amanda's Magic Book and the e-Funsoft development team, you can be certain that Match 3 game play will be to the forefront of the action in this next offering under review. In this instance our young heroine, and companion, will need to tackle Aladdin's Magic Lamp in an effort to ensure everything turns out as it should.
Can you survive and escape an evil presence in two manor houses?
Forming part of the Hidden Mystery Collective series, this next package is made up of two Haunted Manor titles. Developed by Top Evidence, these two games are Lord of Mirrors and Queen of Death. Both titles belong to the Hidden Object Adventure genre and offer the player the opportunity to create profiles, adjust volume levels and view the action in full screen mode. Your role in this game is that of Stan Riddle who has built up a reputation of not being able to resist a dare.
Acting like a stairway to a wish, this next game contains a tower you need to climb.
According to legend, or so the story goes, there exists a Tower that rises upwards through 100 levels. This is the Tower of Wishes. By climbing to the top of this high-rise building you will be granted a single wish. Ironcode, the game developer, has turned this legend into a Match 3 offering. This particular title has now reach version 2 and is entitled Tower of Wishes 2 - Vikings. As usual you are offered a series of options to customise the game's playing environment.