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Derek Tillotson spends his free time wandering around San Francisco, forever searching for the best burrito in town. He hasn't found it yet, but the hunt may very well be the greatest treasure of all. When not eating burritos, Derek writes stuff and posts updates to his blog at derektillotson.com.
  • Ninja Chicken Ooga Booga Review
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    • Android
    Ninja Chicken Ooga Booga Review

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    Remember Ninja Chicken? It was that chicken-based platformer that released on Android in March. After over five million downloads, MoMinis decided to set the little guy loose for another outing. I typically enjoy scoffing at developers who rush the sequel to a solid game, especially when the original is less than two months old. In this case, I feel I need to make an exception. Not a ton has changed from the original, but Ninja Chicken Ooga Booga is another solid outing.
  • Diamonds Blaze Review
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    • Android
    Diamonds Blaze Review

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    Diamonds Blaze feels Dungeon Raid meets Bejeweled Blitz. And while that combination sounds like an excellent mash up of RPG-puzzling, you know what they say: try to do two things amazingly and you do neither that well. Diamonds Blaze ultimately lacks much of the originality successful puzzle games tend to embrace, and feels full of half-measures throughout. Fortunately, there's still some fun to be had - for a while.
  • Shark Dash Review
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    • Android
    • iOS
    Shark Dash Review

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    There are two eras of mobile gaming: Before and after Angry Birds. Like it or not, it's impossible to deny the influence it had on gaming as it solidified mobile devices as legitimate platforms. Because we live in the "After Angry Birds" era, it's pretty much impossible to play a game like Shark Dash for more than five minutes without comparing and contrasting the two. The similarities are noticeable, but it's the differences that allow Shark Dash to stand out from the rest.
  • Train Crisis Review
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    • Android
    Train Crisis Review

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    I'll explain Train Crisis as a math problem. Train A leaves Cleveland traveling 80 miles per hour. Train B leaves Chicago, also traveling 80 miles per hour. Oops, they just ran into each other. Let's try this again: Train A...just ran off the tracks because you didn't hit the switch in time. Alright, once more: train A is leaving Cleveland at 80 miles per hour, and Train B exploded after arriving back at its starting point.
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    • Android
    Night Ride Review

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    Night Ride's product description compares it to games like Jetpack Joyride, Doodle Jump, and Tiny Wings, and while the survival-style is similar to those other titles, there's plenty that sets it apart. Unfortunately, outside of pretty visuals, the features that make Night Ride stand out from others in its genre are also the reasons why it's a very bad game. If you like this genre, like mobile gaming, or are a living (or even dead) human being, let's just pretend you didn't see this game.
  • Victory Baseball Team Review
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    • Android
    • iOS
    Victory Baseball Team Review

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    While simulation-style and arcade games make up most of the sports game population, there's always been a niche market for management titles. A few of those titles went on to find modest amounts of success, but the majority have been forgettable or outright bad. At first glance, Victory Baseball Team appears to be a bit more polished than many of its relatives. Upon further inspection, this game strikes out every single time it steps up to the plate.
  • Word U Review
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    • iOS
    • PC
    Word U Review

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    Word games are a dime a dozen. For every smash hit like Words With Friends or Quarrel, there are a handful of attempts that lack either the polish or the concept to stand out from the rest. Word U, like many word games, has a solid (though not very fresh) concept backed up with a visually pleasing style. There are some smaller annoyances, but Word U's biggest flaw is the inability to differentiate itself from the competition.
  • Words With Friends Review
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    • Android
    • iOS
    Words With Friends Review

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    Words With Friends is a hit, and for good reason. Scrabble aficionados and casual players alike have flocked to this game. While Words With Friends takes a lot cues from the classic word game (to the point where it often feels like a blatant ripoff), it's constant one-on-one setting and it's friendly approach make it easy to pick up and play. While light on features, most word buffs and novices will find enjoyment in this title.