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There is always a first time for everything. In this case it is a game that opens with a proposal of marriage by the character whose role you adopt. As things turn out, the proposal is not immediately accepted and thus we have the Hidden Object Adventure game entitled The Lake House Children of Silence. This Alawar game is now available from Focus Multimedia in Collector’s Edition format.

Spending time on a computer can be productive and entertaining but it can also produce some other less appealing side effects which this next monitor offers to alleviate.

When the king dies in Wonderland an election is called for. However what happens when the voters are blown away is explained in this next game.

Developed as different and competing formats, Blu-ray and DVD discs can now be played on the same device such as this next product which adds some extra features.

Taking you back in time, with regards to both period and style of game play, this next game opens with your character being shot at point blank range.

Now up to version 4, Farm Frenzy is the latest offering from Alawar’s popular series with titles available on various platforms including iOS and Windows. Along with the main titles, there are six add-on packs. Since its original launch back in 2007, the Farm Frenzy series has been responsible for over three million copies sold worldwide. According to Alawar over 200 million people have played Farm Frenzy, a game that has been localised

It is rare that a single set of headphones produces a press briefing. Here however it does mean that the focus is on exactly them and not other items brought along to make up the numbers, the only variant the range of colours available.

And now for something completely different as the saying goes. I can promise you that this next title is certainly not the usual fare.

A high altitude location was the site for the launch of a new headset with a touch of colour for the fashion conscious.

A set of earbuds from a comparative newcomer to the audio market and I think their first buds as opposed to headphones. Second something that any keen photographer needs a quality tripod suitable for a good sized DSLR unit.

Unlike the dance of the same name, the Charleston Curse involves witches, ghosts and some suspicious deaths.

While there are a number of gaming headsets currently available, the subject of this next review comes from a surprising source.

As the last surviving member of a secret society, you are cast in the role of tackling an evil force intent on preying on the city of Prague.

Here I am looking at a wireless speaker unit that can connect via Bluetooth, Near Field and even by 3.5mm lead. Second a pair of earbuds described as Noise Isolation In Ear Earphones, so two ways to enjoy your sounds without power.

With the name of this game’s location being set in Lycan Isle, you have a clear indication that a wolf will have an important role to play in an offering from Avanquest.

It is time to embark on a treasure hunt that will require a logical approach in order to succeed. Are you up to the task?

Are you up to the challenge of defeating the Puppet Thief who steals the souls of children? If so then enter a fairy tale world of mystery.

Adding to the functionality of your smartphone and tablet, as if these devices did not have enough control over our every day lives, is a product developed by the US company Orbotix. This product, appropriate named Sphero, is a ball which can be controlled and also act, in certain circumstances, as a controller itself. In order to make full use of Sphero, Orbotix has developed a number of free apps for both the iOS and Android platforms that allow your smartphone an

It is time to pack your bags and take a trip. This journey involves a geographical location and a specific time period.

As part of its Hidden Mystery Collectives series, Focus Multimedia has bundled together a couple of Echoes of the Past titles. Belonging to the Hidden Object Adventure genre, these titles are entitled The Citadels of Time and The Revenge of the Witch.

Giving you the freedom to listen, communicate and adjust a variety of settings are features on offer from an over-the-ears style of headset from Creative.

Here something that I have not looked at recently a couple of MP3 players, both from Sony. The first is a water resistant offering mine was white. The second in more normal black a unit that claims a quick charge time of only three minutes.

When a game has the title of Fairway then there is an excellent chance that golf will be involved in some way. In the case of this next title that involvement is based around the Solitaire card game that is known as Golf.

Put on your investigative hat and be prepared to enter the world of the supernatural as you take on the challenge of three Big Fish games.

Over the years I have played, and enjoyed, a large number of games that belonged to the Match 3 genre. In the most part, these games took various approaches as they set out to make the playing experience as challenging and enjoyable as possible. Unfortunately sometimes there were exception and this next Match 3 title was one such offering as it failed to engender any semblance of enjoyment when I was checking out the product for this review.

Real characters, ghostly apparitions and live jigsaw type videos all come together in a Mystery Case File title.

The first is a rather nice shower proof Bluetooth speaker set at a not outrageous price. The second is a method of saving your USB device be it phone or tablet from having a flat battery when you are away from power.

Not only does this next product add speaker capability to your smartphone but it can also act as a backup battery.

When the words “Happy” and “Nightmare” occur in the same title, you could be forgiven for wondering just what you were letting yourself in for.

A rather large remote controlled car that some children may find difficult to stop their parents using, it is stated at 8+. The Second a reaction testing device designed for children or almost any age and even those of pre-school seem to love trying it.