Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Make War Not Love In Battle for Orion's Belt

I had never really been a battling kinda gal, but somehow, I got attracted to the super cool graphics on this fun mobile game - Battle for Orion's Belt. There's a whole series to buy (Battle Arena) but so far I'm happy with just this one. It's a real nail biting game as players have to try and remove their enemies (in all sorts of wild and wonderful ways), defend themselves (which certainly isn't as easy as I originally thought it might be - perhaps this is the most challenging part of the game) and keep returning to base to repair stuff and get more provisions. You wouldn't actually believe that you're sitting in the quiet comfort of your own home (or in any other place you choose with the versatility of this cool mobile game) while immersed in such an intense battle! Because that's really how I feel when I play Battle for Orion's Belt. And, like I said, I've never really been such a warrior. But the graphics make you lose it for a moment and really feel like you are waging war! And, to be honest, I really like that feeling. It's completely exhilarating. And it's not only the graphics - the digital sounds do it for me too.

Great Features in Battle for Orion's Belt

I probably really enjoy Battle for Orion's Belt and get totally immersed in it, because of the cool features like the fighting machine with the weapons, crazy speed and cool armor. And it's me who has to customize the ship to create this machine. There are all sorts of different things one can do to personalize their ship - and you have to try and figure out which will give you the best advantage when you're in the midst of battle. There are missiles (that are great enemy trackers), an electro-magnetic pulse which can knock out all the ships that are coming closer to you. There are other options too so it's up to you to really use your analytical skills to determine which will be the most helpful in this battle.

There really are a ton of different options to choose in Battle for Orion's Belt; so I find that the more I play, the more understanding I develop of how helpful (or not so helpful) they are going to be.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Love Your Pet More With Mobile Pet Tamagotchi

Is This Pet For Real?Since my husband and I have always been just CRAZY about our little pet guinea pig Maxi, the idea of Mobile Pet Tamagotchireally appealed. When I was told that I could take my guinea pig wherever I go (what a huge fantasy that is), I jumped at the chance. How many times have we been thrown out of different places, or asked not to come in because we've been with our guinea pig - our pride and joy. So Mobile Pet Tamagotchi sounded like a real thrill. But I was somewhat skeptical; what, in practice, would the game actually mean? How would one play it? Get Playful With Mobile Pet TamagotchiWell, I soon found out. Mobile Pet Tamagotchi is all about being playful. It's true it's not actually my real, live Maxi that I get to take with me wherever I go, but with Mobile Pet Tamagotchi I do feel a sense of comfort and friendship. For sure it's not the same as having Gal with me, but it's a nice little distraction and given that I can pretty much take my mobile phone with me everywhere (how ridiculous is that; my guinea pig is WAY less invasive than half the loud rings I hear on mobile phones these days, but I digress), I have my little pet guinea pig which lives in my Nokia phone and will - just like Maxi - play with me whenever I want! Maxi is very much like that. He's ready to play 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And that is what you get with Mobile Pet Tamagotchi.Take Care of Mobile Pet TamagotchiBut just like with a real live guinea pig, Mobile Pet Tamagotchi makes you responsible. So I think that if anyone has kids who are driving them crazy to get them a guinea pig, let them play Mobile Pet Tamagotchi. See if they really will be responsible with this small test. You have to feed, walk and clean your guinea pig, as well as play with him or her, but REGULARLY (not just when you are in the mood for it). Because what happens if you don't? If you ignore your pet guinea pig for too long, it might actually die! Indeed, guinea pigs can die of a broken heart (being ignored), especially if they are accustomed to regular tender loving care (like Maxi is). Remember, guinea pigs can be unpredictable - and that is also what you will learn from Mobile Pet Tamagotchi? so keep a close eye on him! Mobile Pet Tamagotchi is definitely a fun way of getting a glimpse in to what it could be like to own a guinea pig.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Get Thrilled by Bounce Out!

The only type of computer and mobile games I really get a kick out of are the puzzle and strategy ones that make you keep coming back and always wanting more. I guess my favorite of these on line (I have now downloaded it to my mac I like it so much) is Bubbleshooter. So when I was looking for fun mobile games to download to my cell phone I was excited to see its twin in the name of Bounce Out! Bounce Out is everything I get from Bubbleshooter with a whole lot more! And now I never have to stop my game because of its great mobility on my mobile phone! What more could anyone ask for?

You really do come back for more and then more and more with Bounce Out. What it is, is a whole lot of different colored balls on the screen. You get one of these colored balls to Bounce Out on all those balls and the goal is to aim that color at a group of at least 2 other balls of the same color to knock them out and ultimately clear the screen. Beware though; when there are hard to reach colored balls on the screen it is almost impossible to make the shot and then more balls appear (as opposed to you clearing the balls!). It is a fast and furious game; just how I like it and you will be more alert than ever as you try to beat the game!

I guess my best feature (that you do not get with Bubbleshooter) is the fuse. Because the fuse is lit on the ball and your aim is to knock out the colored balls, you have to go really fast so that you do not light it (and hence lose). That just adds excitement to the game and I now play it whenever I am waiting around and then I do not want to stop! Fun, fun, fun all the way!

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Gameloft Solitaire Is So Cool!

I had played solitaire before on my computer, while awaiting new tasks from my boss, so I guess that was why I downloaded the solitaire version on to my mobile phone. But I got way more than I ever expected with this cool version of solitaire. It was funny comparing the solitaire of those work days to the solitaire I play now. They were so different even though the basic principle remained the same. But also, it is much more than computer solitaire as it comes with 4 games (including freecell, pyramid and golf) so it really is more than just solitaire!

With Gameloft solitaire you can either play for dollars or solve the deal as fast as possible. Either way it is a lot of fun and you just always want to come back for more. It works really well for me as there are certain times during the day that I have a lot of time to kill but I am not near a computer. Gameloft solitaire is also extremely user friendly; you only need one thumb to control all the keys so it leaves you with one hand free to do everything else, while you wait your next task or appointment of the day. And no matter how experienced (or not) you are in solitaire, with Gameloft solitaire you can find your level as there is something for everyone. So that is some of the reasons why I am so glad I bought Gameloft solitaire!


Thursday, August 2, 2007

Pick Up a Penguin With Fun Mobile Games

A little while after I saw that really cool documentary about the lives and struggles of penguins, I got really into learning as much as I could about these cool, cute, dangerously near-extinct little (or rather quite large) animals. So I was quite delighted to find that I could play a fun mobile game that featured my penguin friends. When I downloaded Puzzle Penguin however, I had no idea that I would really be able to enjoy the black and white animals with such vivid graphics as this game provides - and certainly not through such a small device as my miniature mobile phone! But that's exactly what I'm able to do!

At Puzzle Penguin I'm able to guide my little friend Puck through all these different fun mazes. And the weird thing is, I was never any good at those mazes my parents used to take us to as kids. Somehow on line (or on the mobile phone) I seem to have honed my skills. Or maybe it's just because I'm 20 years older! Either way it's a lot more fun than frustrating, even though Puzzle Penguin can be a real challenge too.

I like the whole Puzzle Penguin though because I feel like we're going straight in to their mode of living when you have to push the ice blocks on to the heating elements so you can clear a path for them. Maybe that's the kind of thing the penguins have to do (in some form or another) in their real every day life. Well I like to think when I'm playing Puzzle Penguin that I'm getting a taste of some of their challenges. Because when you play these fun mobile games that are so graphically rich, you really do feel like you're doing it for real - especially with Puzzle Penguin!