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Tag Archives: casual fridays
Casual Fridays – Full Bloom
We’ve done a lot of flash games, but there’s something I’ve been playing for a while that I’ve really been enjoying and want to share with you. It’s Playdom’s Full Bloom game which is available on Facebook. The premise of the … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, PC Games, Social Media
Tagged casual fridays, Facebook, Full Bloom, Playdom
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Casual Fridays – William and Sly 2
This Casual Friday, because there hasn’t been one in a while, leads me to believe that I need to do one game at a time rather than a bunch of them. This way, they can still get done rather than … Continue reading
Casual Fridays – Tower Defended!
Welcome to Casual Fridays! This is your fun Friday post where you get reviews of flash games, mobile games and anything else that’s quick, and fun around the net. We’re moving to a whenever format because life is a little … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, PC Games
Tagged casual fridays, demonrift td, Kongregate, necropolis defense
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Casual Fridays: CastLot does a great job losing me in five minutes
I have been shifting my gaming hours towards casual web-based games because they are generally free and there are plenty to choose from. A casual game needs to hook me within the first few minutes or I am going to … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games
Tagged avatar customization, castleville, castlot, casual fridays, casual games, facebook games, gender, sexism
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Casual Fridays – Back to the Flash
Welcome to Casual Fridays! This is your fun Friday post where you get reviews of flash games, mobile games and anything else that’s quick, and fun around the net. We’re moving to a whenever format because life is a little … Continue reading
Casual Fridays – Choice of Games and Hosted Games Extravaganza Part 2
When a company puts out games that are enjoyable, accessible, and entertaining then you want to take a good hard look at everything that company has to offer. This week, we’re giving you part two of the in depth scoop … Continue reading
Casual Fridays – Choice of Games Extravaganza Part 1
Hey folks! When a company puts out two games that are enjoyable, accessible, and entertaining then you want to take a good hard look at everything that company has to offer. This week, we’re going to give you the in … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, Mobile Games
Tagged casual fridays, Choice of Broadsides, Choice of Games, Choice of Romance, Choice of th, Choice of the Vampire, Imprisoned, Marine Raider, Paranoia, Popcorn, Soda ... Murder?, The Land of Three Classes, The Nightmare Maze, What Happened Last Night?
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Casual Fridays – We don’t need no stinking handhelds …
Welcome to Casual Fridays! This is your fun Friday post where you get reviews of flash games, mobile games and anything else that’s quick, and fun around the net. We’re moving to a bi-weekly format so that I can make … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, Mobile Games
Tagged 9 innings pro baseball, Android, casual fridays, Choice of Broadsides, math maniac
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Casual Fridays – Sneak Attack Monday
Welcome to Casual Fridays! This is your fun Friday post where you get reviews of flash games, mobiles games and anything else that’s quick, and fun around the net. We’re moving to a bi-weekly format so that I can make … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, Mobile Games, PC Games
Tagged Armor Games, Atomic Zombie Smasher, casual fridays, haunt the house, Kongregate, space is key, Steam
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Casual Fridays – Mobile Phone Gameness
Welcome to Casual Fridays! This is your fun Friday post where you get reviews of flash games, mobiles games and anything else that’s quick, and fun around the net. We’re moving to a bi-weekly format so that I can make … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, Mobile Games
Tagged Android, casual fridays, cyber defense, dweller, pinball deluxe
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