An apology and some news

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:22:48 GMT

ALL - apologies that this has not been updated for some time. Right now, we are in the process of a major overhaul of our games site - more of which in the coming weeks. Once we complete this work, we will start regular updates. I ask for a month of us to turn things around - and from then on you can expect some exciting new games news

Hidden object games - the AOL Games guide

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:33:43 GMT

I'll update this list as new games are added -

ALL - apologies that this has not been updated for some time. Right now, we are in the process of a major overhaul of our games site - more of which in the coming weeks. At that point, we will start regular updates. I ask for a month of us to turn things around. In the meantime, if you check our puzzle games page you will see our top 10 new releases, many of which are hidden object focused

Mystery Case Files: Huntsville
The game that started it all. While it looks a bit shaky these days – lacking both the variety and game length of the rest of the series – you have to salute its prescience.

Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects
The follow up to Huntsville, and the locus classicus of the hidden object game. This was better looking and offered an all round improved gaming experience Vs. Huntsville, with mini games and puzzles adding replay value. One of the games of 2006

Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst
The biggest game of 2007 thus far, by a country mile. Added a series of tough lock puzzles to the core gameplay of Prime Suspects. You might find our hints and tips handy

Hidden Expedition: Titanic
Another of my top games of 2006 – search the wreckage of the Titanic for valuable antiques

Little Shop Of Treasures
This has proved very popular. Does not add a great deal to the winning MCF formula, but is a slick enough take off to be an enjoyable experience

Mysteryville
Can you solve the mystery of the disappearing cats? A good story here, but it does not disguise a certain poverty of new ideas.

Travelogue Paris 360
Smart – hidden object goes 3D (sort of) – hunt down items in beautifully captured French locations.

Paparazzi
You’re a photographer – take snaps of the hidden items

Mystery of Shark Island
Bored me to tears – hey, I’m being honest – but this shell spotting game might just be the perfect way to unwind after a hard day

Hide & Secret
Not much cop– lacking the depth and production values of MCF, but included for hard core fans.

Abra Academy

If you need a dummy's guide - or simply a gentle introduction to the world of hidden objects - this is a good place to start. Think Mystery Case Files meets Harry Potter

Private Eye - Greatest Unsolved Mysteries

Good mini games. Nice combos. One for the hidden object pro

Agatha Christie: Death On The Nile

Hidden objects + a great murder story = something of a classic

Dream Day Wedding

Looks amazing. Find objects related to your big day in a series of room. Great mini games. Nicely threaded story.

G.H.O.S.T. Hunters

Similar to Ravenhearst, in the same way that Manchester United and Manchester City as "similar"

Hidden Expedition: Everest

Very excited about this one.The follow up to Hidden Expedition Titanic. Looks fantastic. The mini games are great. Superb

Travelogue 360 Rome - Curse Of The Necklace

The follow up to the very popular Travelogue 360 Paris. Find objects in beautiful 3D locations. Classy

The Magician's Handbook

For me, a little cut price in its execution - nothing new happening here, doesn't have the lavish production values of a game like Dream Day Wedding. Standard sleuthing fare

Dream Day Honeymoon

The sequel to the popular Dream Day Wedding, this is another piece of sophisticated hidden object gaming. A cut above most of the games on this list

OOPS - looks like Dream Day Honeymoon is having some issues...will let you know when it is fixed.

UPDATE - THIS IS NOW FIXED

Mystery PI

Not had a chance to give this one a go - let me know what you think!

Big City Adventure - San Francisco

A lavish rendering of the lovely US city. All the usual hidden object totems are there - mini games featuring tile games etc - and executed with a class that's a cut above the pack.

Mysteryville 2

More of the same here - take a trip back to Mysteryville for an all new story

Magic Academy

More magic and hidden object japes in a Harry Potter sorta fashion

Stone of Destiny

Perhaps a touch easy...but it looks and plays fantastically

Interpol: The Trail of Dr Chaos

Hidden objects meets James Bond. Though the high tech world of international espionage is rather undermined by the requirement to find hidden horses. A touch easy in my book

More games to be added soon

Tags: aol hidden object games

New in time management: hark! It's a new Diner Dash game

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:36:35 GMT

Back once again, with more outfits, locations and levels. Where does Diner Dash Hometown hero rank against the other Diner Dash games?

Tags: aol time management games

New in time management: Jane's Hotel

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:33:23 GMT

In a nutshell: Diner Dash goes to the Ritz Carlton. More on Jane's Hotel

Tags: aol time management games

New in marble popping: Luxor 3

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:30:01 GMT

Protracted lack of posting, due to life getting in the way of things - and a new games project. More of which at a later date. Let me give you a run down of the best new games that we've launched.

First up is the massive Luxor 3. Really, you should have the gist of this one by now

New in hidden objects: Little Shop Of Treasures 2

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:55:17 GMT

Oohhh - very nice. Little Shop Of Treasures 2 has arrived

Bingo on AOL: a note

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:53:17 GMT

Just a quick note for any of you in our Bingo community - you can access the Bingos site at http://www.bingos.co.uk, where you can login as normal to your account

Enjoy the weekend

New in online match 3: Rise of Atlantis online

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:28:25 GMT

A must for the puzzle fans. Rise Of Atlantis is now available to play online

New in sims games: Build a Lot

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:25:35 GMT

Build A Lot has shot up our top ten list in recent days. A great little game - and a music from wannabe property moguls. Think Sim City - but without the complexity

New in puzzles: Jewel Quest Solitaire 2

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:43:09 GMT

The year of the sequel continues with Jewel Quest Solitaire 2 - a robust solitaire card game, very much similar to its predecessor

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