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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.
  • Microsoft should be making Facebook games
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    Microsoft should be making Facebook games

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    Growing up in a house where daddy's job is all about video games, my two daughters really couldn't avoid the fun of digital play even if they wanted to. As a parent, that means a lot of time is spent searching the recesses of my mind trying to think of games that are not only age appropriate, but genuinely fun. On a lark, this meant stopping by my local games shop last week to pick up a copy of Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise for the Xbox 360.
  • Men in Black going mobile courtesy of Gameloft
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    Men in Black going mobile courtesy of Gameloft

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    In their second movie-related announcement in less than a week, Gameloft has just confirmed that they've entered in a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products to produce a mobile game tied to the launch of the upcoming summer popcorn flick Men in Black 3.
  • Humble Bundle for Android 2 now available
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    Humble Bundle for Android 2 now available

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    Back in January, the folks behind The Humble Indie Bundle decided to try something new. Instead of just releasing a bundle for desktop gaming, they introduced The Humble Bundle for Android. The games were all playable on Google's mobile platform, but also on Windows, Mac and Linux. It looks like that last Humble Bundle was a not so humble hit, as they've just unveiled their latest package: The Humble Bundle for Android 2.
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    Blizzard wants World of Warcraft on a mobile device as much as you do

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    Putting World of Warcraft in your pocket has long been the dream of many a gamer, with videos claiming to depict iPhones streaming WoW as far back as 2007. But still, with the exception of Gameloft's sublime clone Order & Chaos Online, Blizzard fanatics haven't had a true mobile WoW experience to call their own. But that doesn't mean Blizzard isn't trying.
  • Spellirium is a 10 letter word for adventure! [interview]
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    Spellirium is a 10 letter word for adventure! [interview]

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    From Puzzle Quest to King Cashing, genre mash-ups have resulted in some wonderfully memorable releases in recent years. Inspired by one such mash-up - or more specifically, his disappointment in one - Untold Entertainment's Ryan Henson Creighton set out to create the perfect blend of wordplay and graphic adventure. The end result? Spellrium.
  • Egypt’s NEZAL Entertainment turns a social revolution into social play [interview]
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    Egypt’s NEZAL Entertainment turns a social revolution into social play [interview]

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    While most folks in the West associate social media with posting pictures of our dogs, telling the world about our breakfast, or playing the latest freemium funfest, people in other parts of the world have seen it as something much bigger. Take the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In MENA, social media has played an instrumental role in revolution. Now an Egyptian game developer is looking to commemorate that fact with the release of Crowds: Voices of Tahrir Edition.
  • Indie Royale launches St. Patrick’s Day Bundle
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    Indie Royale launches St. Patrick’s Day Bundle

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    Looking for a pot of gold this St. Patrick's Day? Well look no further! The little leprechauns at Indie Royale have just launches their St. Patrick's Day Bundle, collecting five great and varied games together, so there's something to love for everyone.
  • Idle Worship Review
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    Idle Worship Review

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    Being a god is tough work. Try making a new race out of water… or maybe sand. Hrmm… maybe if we just combine the two.. GOT IT! The "Mudlings" are now a thing, and they're a thing that worships little ol' me. Maybe being a god isn't so hard after all. Wait - what do you mean I'm not the only one?