Amazon Deals: Under $20 (PC Version)

Posted on February 3, 2007

This is a weekly feature in which I find some games on Amazon for less than $20. Not crap games, either, but games that people actually, feasibly, want to play. Note that I do have an Amazon Associates account, so if you choose to buy something after clicking through the link, I will get a little reward for your time. Thanks in advance!

Tomb Raider Gold is basically a rehash of the original Tomb Raider, plus, as the box advertises in bold, red-outlined letter, four new levels! I admit, I wasn’t so much of a Lara Croft fan (ever), as, when I first saw the box art, I wondered how, exactly, it was that she managed to stand up with her large assets.

But if you miss the old tomb-raiding goodness, or, erm, Lara herself, then you probably will find an excuse to pick up this old favorite.

In any case, Amazon is selling this title for $9.97 and it’ll work on most Window’s operating systems and, also, our friendly penguin Linux.

Sim City 4 (Deluxe Edition) is, of course, part of one of the greatest simulation series ever (if I do say so myself. Of course, that assertion doesn’t really mean much). The game requires you to build a city from the ground up, determining everything from your Sims’ taxes to where the factories are built. Everything affects everything else in this game.

Want to put your governing skillz to the test? If you’re a Windows user, this one will only cost you $14.99. (Sorry Mac users, your version will set you back almost $50.)

Myst 10th Anniversary DVD Edition includes Myst, Riven, and Myst III: Exile, so you actually get three games for $18.99. This particular version works on both Windows and Macs, so all personal computer users can have a go at one of the most mind-numbingly frustrating games of all time.

Myst is a departure from many games that people are used to, as it focuses more on puzzles than action. But if you’re one of those patients types, and have an appreciation for adventure games, you should definitely invest in this one.

Amazon Deals: Under $20 (PS2 Version)

Posted on January 28, 2007

This weekly feature is my attempt at finding good deals on Amazon. I will feature two games a week. Please note that, if you buy something after clicking through one of my links, I do get some money from Amazon.

Xenosaga — $19.99

Xenosaga is the first of a three-part video game series that follows Shion and her humanoid robot, KOS-MOS. And the rest of their merry band as they traverse around the galaxy. It’s an RPG with a turn-based battle system and a story that I really enjoyed.

Xenosaga Episode II is being sold for $19.82, which is another deal, considering I paid about $50 for Xenosaga, the first episode. And Episode III is also out, which is about $30.00, slightly more than the other two.

Katamari Damacy — $19.82

Katamari Damacy is one of those games that people rave about in a sort of awed tone, merely because it’s not something that should be remotely good, let alone addictive. Turns out, the game is wonderfully addictive, fun, and weirdly set up. You need only use the analog sticks on the game pad to guide the katamari (clump) around the screen to pick up various objects. Anything that you see, you can pick up. As long as you’re big enough, of course.

This is one of those games that need to be seen and experienced. Don’t just take my word for it.

Thanks for coming to this PS2 edition of “Under $20,” deals from everyone’s favorite on-line retailer.

Cell Phone Games: Yay or Nay?

Posted on January 23, 2007

A long while ago (okay, so it was only about five years ago) cell phone games consisted of that time-honored classic, “Snake” and, perhaps, a version of the African board game Mancala (I think on my phone it was called Bantumi).  Now, as cell phones with color screens become more common, more and more game developers are making games specifically conceived for the cell phone format.

What does everyone feel about the occasional smattering of cell phone game reviews on I Eat Games?  They are relatively cheap (generally under $7) and generally have the lovely distinction of being playable with one finger.  I love that.

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