Joel Brodie

Because one can not live on hidden object games alone, Big Fish Games releases the 3-in-a-row puzzler, Unwell Mel, the first download game out of their new Vancouver studio.How well or sick is Mel?  We'll tell you soon.  In the meantime, download the game, write a review, or talk about it in our forum.

When will someone create a hidden object game based on Thailand, my favorite country in the world to visit?  In the meantime, I guess I'll have to do with exploring Tahiti in the new hidden object game, Tahiti Hidden Pearls.Download the game, write a review, or talk about it in our forum.

Fashion Week is almost over in New York City, but not at Zylom.  All fashion-related games on Zylom are 50% off until February 22.  This being Zylom, I must impress you now with my foreign language skills:  50% outre des jeux de mode, 50% weg von den Art und Weisespielen, and el 50% de juegos de la manera.

Introducing the new Gamezebo Store on CafePress, where you can purchase a variety of Gamezebo t-shirts, mugs, and more!  We have white shirts, black shirts, maternity shirts, and dog shirts.  We have simple designs ("Gamezebo!") and more "insider" fare  ("I can't start my day. . . without the Gamezebo Breakfast Club!"). Now that I got your attention, check out all our merchandise designs at our new store.  Don't just read Gamezebo. . . live it!

It's not Virtual Villagers, but it's the is the same price as any item you can find at your local dollar store.That's right, resource-management game Floating Kingdoms is only $1 on Big Fish Games until February 17, 2009.    Download Floating Kingdoms and enter coupon code ONEBUCK when purchasing the game.  Thank you Susan for the tip!

Like an object hidden in a puzzle, where oh where is Joel this week?Well, guten morgen where you are, and guten tag from Germany.  I am in Hamburg for Casual Connect:Europe.  Though it is freezing outside, I am here to share you the warmth and excitement that is Casual Connect: Hamburg. 

Love is in the air at Shockwave.  Between Feb 3 and Feb 17, all Jewel, Chocolate, Sweets, Diamonds (since those are a girl's best friend) and Love-themed games are on sale to celebrate Valentine's Day for $9.95. 

There are not enough hidden object games that take place in Egypt or anywhere in Africa or the Mid-East, for that matter (hint to developers).So, it's nice to see the launch of a new hidden object game on iWin, Mysterious City: Cairo.  Download the game here, write a review, or talk about it in our forum. Review is coming soon!