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Jim Squires is the Editor-in-Chief of Gamezebo. Everything you see passes his eyes first, so we like to think of him as "the gatekeeper of cool stuff." He likes good games, great writing, and just can't say no to a hamburger. Also, he is not a bear.
  • Pocket God: Ooga Jump Review
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    Pocket God: Ooga Jump Review

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    Pocket Jump: Ooga God is a game with two feet firmly planted in the past. It's the latest installment in the venerable Pocket God franchise: a mobile brand that once touted countless followers, cool toys, and even a few great comic books. Ooga Jump is also a vertical jumper whose mechanics bear an uncanny resemblance to Doodle Jump, one of the first real hits on the App Store dating back to 2009.It's a familiar brand exploring even more familiar gameplay. I just can't figure out why. That's not to say that Ooga Jump isn't a good time. If anything, it serves as a pleasant reminder that Doodle Jump's mechanics are still crazy addictive in 2013. I'm just a little dumbfounded that this is the direction that developer Bolt Creative decided to go after retiring the main game in the series, Pocket God. It feels like a step backwards.But hey - at least it's fun.
  • What’s the best endless runner?
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    What’s the best endless runner?

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    It's been four years since Adam Saltsman's Canabalt introduced us to the words "endless runner." Since that time we've run temples, rushed minions, and done everything in between. It would be hard to nail down the exact number of endless runners that have popped up since, but I'm pretty sure a fictional number like "bajillion" or "kazillion" would sum it up nicely.To put it bluntly, there have been a lot.And, as you might expect, those kajillion endless runners have seen their share of gems and flops. By now it seems safe to assume that everybody has a favorite. And so, today, Gamezebo asks: what's the best endless runner?Let us know your favorite in the comments below. If you can include a screenshot and the reason why, even better!
  • Pre-Order Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag for PC, save $11
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    Pre-Order Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag for PC, save $11

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    Are you a PC gamer who's feeling a twinge of jealousy when your console-gaming friends brag about the fun they're having in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag? Don't worry - your day is coming. And when it does, we want to help you save some money.You can pre-order the PC version of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag right now for only $49 at Gamezebo Deals. That's $11 less than the $60 launch price. Your pre-order will score you an activation code that's redeemable at Ubisoft's UPLAY store (you'll need a free UPLAY account to do this) when it launches on November 22nd.For more details, check out the full listing at Gamezebo Deals. And don't forget to check out all of our other great gaming deals this week!
  • Ready your dice bag: Quarriors is coming to iPad
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    Ready your dice bag: Quarriors is coming to iPad

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    If you're a fan of tabletop gaming, chances are good that you've been in love with deck-building games since they first hit the scene a few years ago. From Dominion to Ascension and everything in between, deck-building has proven to be a winning formula time and time again. 2011's Quarriors manages to stand-out from the crowd, not just because of its gameplay, but also because of its weight.Trading the card-based nature of most deck-builders for 130 custom dice, Quarriors was as unique as it was fun. If you're looking for a lighter alternative to all of those dice, though, WizKids/NECA have announced that their bringing the Quarriors brand to the iPad with a faithful translation of the original release.We asked our friends (and the tabletop experts) at Perpetual Geek Machine why we should be excited about this upcoming iPad adaptation. Having looked at the Quarriors brand in the past, we figured they'd be the right brains to pick. 
  • A Deal Fit for a Jedi: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast + Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy for $6.99
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    A Deal Fit for a Jedi: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast + Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy for $6.99

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    A short time ago, in a galaxy really really close, Gamezebo posted a new deal that should get Star Wars fans super excited. Remember the days when the best Star Wars games had the words "Jedi Knight" in the title? So do we - so we're offering the last two games in that well-loved series bundled together for $6.99.A quick purchase on our site will get you Steam codes for both Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, and the final game in the series, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. And since you'll be getting Steam codes, you'll be able to play these on both PC and Mac.Like the Millennium Falcon (which we all know made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs), this deal won't be around for long. Jump in and grab it while you can!
  • This Week in China: Real Hearthstone and Fake Hearthstone
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    This Week in China: Real Hearthstone and Fake Hearthstone

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    Are you excited about Hearthstone, Blizzard's upcoming (and now in-beta) card game set in the world of Warcraft? Of course you are! And it turns out you're not alone. Our top stories coming out of China this week have Hearthstone written all over them.Once again, we'd like to thank the fine folks at Laohu.com, a Beijing-based gaming site who are more than happy to share the latest happenings in China with our readers here at Gamezebo. If any of these stories catches you're interest, be sure to follow the link to their full coverage (where you'll either speak the language, or learn to love Google Translate real quick).
  • Watch us play today’s new iOS games on Twitch!
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    Watch us play today’s new iOS games on Twitch!

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    Developers tend to deluge the App Store with new releases every Thursday, and, diligently, we here at Gamezebo try to cover them all. But what if you don't want to wait for a review? What if you want to see how these games play right now? This Thursday, Gamezebo has you covered.Join us on our Twitch channel at 11am PT/2pm ET as we play around for a few hours with five of the biggest iOS games to release this week. We'll be happy to answer any questions you might have in the live chat, and if you miss the broadcast, we'll be sure to archive it so you can have a peek at the latest releases at your convenience.Watch live video from Gamezebo on TwitchTVUPDATE: Thanks everyone! That was plenty of fun. The archived video of the second half of the show is above (we had techincal difficulties, so this is what happened upon our return). Tune in again next week!
  • Get Paranormal State: Collector’s Edition for $9.95 with this Gamezebo exclusive coupon
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    Get Paranormal State: Collector’s Edition for $9.95 with this Gamezebo exclusive coupon

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    If you're looking for a spooky good time this Halloween, Legacy Games has you covered. Over at legacygames.com, they've just launched the Collector's Edition of Paranormal State: Poison Spring. Based on the A&E TV show Paranormal State, players will attempt to solve a supernatural case in a state park that was once home to a vicious Civil War battle.The Collector's Edition, exclusive to legacygames.com, includes an integrated walkthrough, HD wallpapers, 13 new locations, and more! They're promising an extra hour of gameplay that any hidden object adventure fan should love.Normally $13.95, you can save $4.00 by using the coupon code GAMEZEBOPS at checkout. Happy haunting!