Author Topic: More new GS games coming soon (Read 464246 times)

clemon79 · « **Reply #615 on:** November 15, 2008, 10:31:57 PM »

[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'201733\' date=\'Nov 15 2008, 06:48 PM\']
Can't a group of people just have a good time? I have fun playing the DOND game on my computer once in a while. I can't explain how or why, but I just do.[/quote]
If there was the *least little* modicum of skill or knowledge involved, I'd understand. There isn't.

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I know I'm not really going to win any money, but it's fun to pass the time and suspend disbelief.

To each their own. I'm just saying that it doesn't make a damned bit of sense to me. Playing Jeopardy? Sure. Picking random briefcases in a gambling game with all of the gambling stripped out of it? Nope.

chad1m · « **Reply #616 on:** November 17, 2008, 02:57:32 AM »

A variation on Million Dollar Password, featuring unscrambles, is now available for iPhone/iPod Touch for $4.99. It's also available on AT&T Mobile and will be soon released for PC and all mobile carriers. From screenshots, it appears to contain the $250,000 save haven. Also, a really cool feature is "party mode", which allows you to play the MDP money ladder with your friends and competing teams.

I bought it, and everything about the game is really, really good. Sound is great and all of the appropriate music and sounds are there, graphics are awesome [if not a bit cartoony]. I'd say it's well worth it, especially for the whole "Password in a box" multiplayer aspect.

Jeremy Nelson · « **Reply #617 on:** November 17, 2008, 08:51:10 AM »

[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'201799\' date=\'Nov 17 2008, 01:57 AM\']
A variation on Million Dollar Password, featuring unscrambles, is now available for iPhone/iPod Touch for $4.99. It's also available on AT&T Mobile and will be soon released for PC and all mobile carriers. From screenshots, it appears to contain the $250,000 save haven. Also, a really cool feature is "party mode", which allows you to play the MDP money ladder with your friends and competing teams.

I bought it, and everything about the game is really, really good. Sound is great and all of the appropriate music and sounds are there, graphics are awesome [if not a bit cartoony]. I'd say it's well worth it, especially for the whole "Password in a box" multiplayer aspect.
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It does look pretty cool. Here's the website for the mobile version:

http://mobile.gamehouse.com/password/

Bob Zager · « **Reply #618 on:** November 17, 2008, 12:37:31 PM »

Speaking of Million Dollar Password, I finally saw the box game over the weekend, at my local Borders bookstore, for $24.99!

clemon79 · « **Reply #619 on:** November 17, 2008, 01:42:50 PM »

[quote name=\'Bob Zager\' post=\'201824\' date=\'Nov 17 2008, 09:37 AM\']
Speaking of Million Dollar Password, I finally saw the box game over the weekend, at my local Borders bookstore, for $24.99![/quote]
That's a good sign, that means it might be sub-$20 at the discount stores, since Borders tends to carry game-type stuff at MSRP.

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #620 on:** November 17, 2008, 01:43:40 PM »

New iPhone/iPod touch games:

Million Dollar Password 2009 by RealArcade and The Price is Right by Ludia.

Both are $4.99.

They're downloading as we speak, so I'll edit this with a quick review later.

Sodboy13 · « **Reply #621 on:** November 17, 2008, 02:31:25 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'201829\' date=\'Nov 17 2008, 12:42 PM\']
[quote name=\'Bob Zager\' post=\'201824\' date=\'Nov 17 2008, 09:37 AM\']
Speaking of Million Dollar Password, I finally saw the box game over the weekend, at my local Borders bookstore, for $24.99![/quote]
That's a good sign, that means it might be sub-$20 at the discount stores, since Borders tends to carry game-type stuff at MSRP.
[/quote]

If you're interested in MDP and any other game Borders has to offer (and they really up their selection for the holidays,) here's a coupon.

Also of note: the Cash Cab board game is available at Borders for $21.99. Thanks to a combo of reward certificates and a coupon, I was able to snag it for -$3.03.

/never pay full price at Borders, kids
//a small piece of advice from a former employee of 3 1/2 years

Joe Mello · « **Reply #622 on:** November 17, 2008, 05:11:27 PM »

[quote name=\'Sodboy13\' post=\'201833\' date=\'Nov 17 2008, 02:31 PM\']Also of note: the Cash Cab board game is available at Borders for $21.99. Thanks to a combo of reward certificates and a coupon, I was able to snag it for -$3.03.[/quote]
Wait, they paid you to buy it?

Sodboy13 · « **Reply #623 on:** November 17, 2008, 06:58:19 PM »

[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'201839\' date=\'Nov 17 2008, 04:11 PM\']
Wait, they paid you to buy it?
[/quote]

I had a 30% off coupon, which took it down to $16.97 after Ridiculous Chicago Sales Tax. I used $20 in Borders Reward Certificates, which I get for using my Borders Visa Card. The clerk gave me back my $3.03 change in cash. So, in essence, yes.

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #624 on:** November 17, 2008, 09:57:49 PM »

[quote name=\'Sodboy13\' post=\'201851\' date=\'Nov 17 2008, 06:58 PM\']I had a 30% off coupon, which took it down to $16.97 after Ridiculous Chicago Sales Tax. I used $20 in Borders Reward Certificates, which I get for using my Borders Visa Card. The clerk gave me back my $3.03 change in cash. So, in essence, yes.[/quote]
Very cool. I play that game with my Best Buy points all the time, though they don't let you go below zero. I've learned if I want a $19.99 DVD with a $20 card, I have to buy a candy bar. Still fun.

Tony Peters · « **Reply #625 on:** November 18, 2008, 09:19:53 PM »

[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'201564\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 07:48 PM\']
Just off the top of my head, shows I'd rather see in the United States before Goldenballs include...University Challenge
[/quote]
Wasn't this done here first as (GE) College Bowl (or are the rules significantly different)?

vtown7 · « **Reply #626 on:** November 18, 2008, 09:32:19 PM »

If anyone is truly, truly desperate, some Wal-Marts in Canada are now selling Moment of Truth box games for $5, marked down from $30something.

Ryan

(who figured $30 was better spent buying a region free dvd player at said Wal-Mart)

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #627 on:** November 19, 2008, 09:38:00 AM »

[quote name=\'Tony Peters\' post=\'201937\' date=\'Nov 18 2008, 09:19 PM\'][quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'201564\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 07:48 PM\']Just off the top of my head, shows I'd rather see in the United States before Goldenballs include...University Challenge[/quote]
Wasn't this done here first as (GE) College Bowl (or are the rules significantly different)?[/quote]
University Challenge IS College Bowl. The British version just ended up being more successful than its American inspiration. The rules may have changed a little in the intervening decades, but not much.

Jeremy Nelson · « **Reply #628 on:** November 19, 2008, 10:55:23 AM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'201965\' date=\'Nov 19 2008, 08:38 AM\']
[quote name=\'Tony Peters\' post=\'201937\' date=\'Nov 18 2008, 09:19 PM\'][quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'201564\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 07:48 PM\']Just off the top of my head, shows I'd rather see in the United States before Goldenballs include...University Challenge[/quote]
Wasn't this done here first as (GE) College Bowl (or are the rules significantly different)?[/quote]
University Challenge IS College Bowl. The British version just ended up being more successful than its American inspiration. The rules may have changed a little in the intervening decades, but not much.
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And they made a pretty nifty home game for it, no less.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Character-Options-...0065&sr=8-2

I'd be so happy if I could find two of these and rig them together.

clemon79 · « **Reply #629 on:** November 19, 2008, 11:49:29 AM »

"How about 'World's Stupidest Bottom Burp'? Vyvian, Britain?"

"Says Rick here."

/can you, like, kill yourself with laxative pills