Games.com News http://blog.games.com Games.com News http://blog.games.com/media/feedlogo.gif Games.com News http://blog.games.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Important Change - AOL Games is now Games.comhttp://blog.games.com/2009/07/01/important-changes-coming/http://blog.games.com/2009/07/01/important-changes-coming/http://blog.games.com/2009/07/01/important-changes-coming/#commentsFAQ ON POGO/GAMES.COM TRANSITION AND WHAT IT MEANS
After several great years of being partners, AOL games and Pogo are ending their relationship. It has been an outstanding partnership and we're aware that our players have been a part of the two sites for years. We appreciate all the great fun and friends people have made while playing and want to make sure the transition is smooth.

The change was made due to both sites goals changing and the need for each site to go it alone. With the transition there are a ton of questions. With the unknowns we've set up a Frequently Ask Questions section for the AOL Games/Games.com//Pogo.com transition.

Please review the following for more information on the changes coming to both sites

FAQ ON POGO/GAMES.COM TRANSITION AND WHAT IT MEANS

 

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]]>Larry C2009-07-01T07:00:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/25/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/25/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/25/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:
Free Online Games - Hangman on Games.comHangman - (web, arcade&sports)
http://www.games.com/game/hangman/
Classic game of hangman, guess the letters to stop the hanging!

Power Golf - (web, arcade&sports)
http://www.games.com/game/power-golf/
Drive, chip, and putt your way through 18 holes of golf.


Laura Jones and the Secret Legacy of Nikolas Tesla - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/laura-jones-and-the-secret-legacy-of-nikola-tesla/
Young Laura Jones helps her grandmother discover Nikola Tesla's greatest invention.
Sky Kingdoms - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/sky-kingdoms/
Strategy and action come together like never before in Sky Kingdoms, an explosively fun match-three marble-popper!

Virtual Families - (downloadable, arcade&sports)
http://www.games.com/game/virtual-families/
Virtual Families is a casual family sim that runs in true-real time.

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-25T14:13:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/18/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/18/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/18/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:

Free Online Games - Fancy Pants Adventure - 2 on Games.comFancy Pants Adventures: World 2 - (web, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/fancy-pants-adventures-world-2/
Fancy Pants returns with a fresh adventure! Select your fanciest pants and get ready for World 2!

Plan It Green - (downloadable, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/plan-it-green/
It's so easy going Green!

Mevo and The Grooveriders - (downloadable, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/mevo-and-the-grooveriders/
Reunite your band, The Grooveriders, and bring back the 'FUNK'.

Enchanted Katya and the Mystery of the Lost Wizard - (downloadable, time management)
http://www.games.com/game/enchanted-katya-and-the-mystery-of-the-lost-wizard/
Become a master of potion preparation.


Liong: The Lost Amulets - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/liong-the-lost-amulets/
Reveal the magic spells and restore the sparkling gems of the magical amulets.

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-18T17:29:00+00:00Games.com Chart Top 25 Selling Gameshttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/12/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/12/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/12/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/#comments
My Man Mort-tay! The Mortimer Beckett hidden object series contines to lead the charts. Great game! I could not recommend it more.

Click on any of the links below to play:
#1 Mortimer Beckett and the Time Paradox
#2 Dream Day Wedding: Viva Las Vegas
#3 Fishdom
#4 Mystery Case Files-Madame Fate
#5 Monopoly by Parker Brothers
#6 SCRABBLE
#7 BubbleTown
#8 Amazing Adventures Special Edition Bundle
#9 Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
#10 4 Elements
#11 Monopoly Here & Now Edition


#12 Little Shop-Memories
#13 SCRABBLE Blast
#14 Family Feud
#15 Risk
#16 Jewel Quest 2
#17 GameHouse Word Collection
#18 Plants vs. Zombies
#19 Bejeweled Twist
#20 Ranch Rush
#21 Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor
#22 Around the World in 80 Days
#23 Call of Atlantis
#24 Burger Shop
#25 Jewel Quest Solitaire

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-12T17:47:00+00:005 Games you Should be Playing but Aren'thttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/12/5-games-you-should-be-playing-but-arent/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/12/5-games-you-should-be-playing-but-arent/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/12/5-games-you-should-be-playing-but-arent/#commentsEver love something so much that you just had to tell everyone about it? Only to have people not "get it"? That is how I feel about this next group of games.

These games are my hand picked favorites that you should be playing on Games.com.

5. Free Online Games - 99 Bricks
'99 Bricks' is a riff of the casual game classic Tetris. In '99 Bricks' your job is to build the highest possible tower with 99 Tetris blocks. '99 Bricks' retains the simplicity of Tetris while adding new elements like physics to the game pieces. I cannot recommend this game more!
Why aren't you playing? Click here to play '99 Bricks' now



4.
Free Online Games - Papa's Pizzeria I love 'Papa's Pizzeria!' I love pizza so why wouldn't I love it! In 'Papa's Pizzeria' you play a young man who is left in charge of Papa Louie's pizzeria. You have to take orders, place toppings and manage the store while Papa is away.
With a great tutorial there is no WAY you will not love this pizza shop time management game
Gimme one good reason you aren't playing? Click here to play 'Papa's Pizzeria' now


3.
Free Online Games - Dominoes: All FivesAs a man of Latino decent dominoes is part of our culture. When I began testing All Fives Dominoes I was excited to play. Dominoes delivered in spades - high quality play, beautiful art and endless replay value.
If you're not entirely familiar with Dominoes, All Fives should be your entry point to a whole new world of play.
Why aren't you throwing those bones? Click here to play 'Dominoes: All Fives' now


2.
Free Online Games - GermzIt seems like 2,000 Match 3 (Bejeweled type) games come out a day. However, it's not every day that an AWESOME one comes out. 'Germz' is a cute little match 3 game that ratchets up the difficulty level. If you think you have match 3 skills, zapping Germz is going to be your test.
Do your part in snuffing out swine flu! Click here to play 'Germz' now




1.
Free Online Games - Death vs. MonstarsOMG! 'Death vs. Monstars' what a game! While off the beaten path of our normal games, this arcade shooter is simple and compelling. You play 'Death' and are taking on an ON-SLAUGHT of Monstars! I love this game and if you are looking for mindless shooting then this is your game!
Take your guns to town and dismiss the 'Monstars!' Click here to play 'Death vs. Monstars' now



Was I wrong with my choices? Please tell me what games I should be playing in the comments!

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-12T11:23:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/11/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/11/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/11/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:
Free Downloadable Game - Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey - on games.comFishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/fishdom-h2o-hidden-odyssey/
Collect hidden items and create your dream aquarium!

Build-a-lot 3: Passport to Europe - (downloadable, arcade&sports)
http://www.games.com/game/build-a-lot-3-passport-to-europe/
Travel all over Europe restoring rundown homes to their former grandeur.

Sunset Studio: Love on the High Seas - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/sunset-studio-love-on-the-high-seas/
Keep a big budget Hollywood blockbuster from sinking in this star-studded hidden object game.

Winemaker Extraordinaire - (downloadable, arcade&sports)
http://www.games.com/game/winemaker-extraordinaire/
Build a successful winemaking empire in the beautiful Italian countryside!

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-11T15:15:00+00:00Most Played Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/07/most-played-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/07/most-played-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/07/most-played-games-this-week/#comments
Back and better than ever! The top games are pretty similar to what they have been. Wanna tell my why these games are your favorites?

#1 Poker-Texas-Holdem-No-Limit
#2 Ice-Breakers
#3 Bubble-Town
#4 Bejeweled-2
#5 TextTwist
#6 Fishdom
#7 Solitaire-Classic
#8 Bingo
#9 Gin-Rummy
#10 Family-Feud
#11 Slots-Lounge

#12 Video-Poker
#13 Slingo
#14 SCRABBLE-Blast
#15 Spades
#16 Bookworm
#17 Mystery-Case-Files-Madame-Fate
#18 Farm-Frenzy-Pizza-Party
#19 Super-Collapse-Puzzle-Gallery
#20 Checkers
#21 Jewel-Quest-II
#22 Blackjack
#23 Gold-Miner-Vegas
#24 Cribbage
#25 Jewel-Quest-Solitaire\

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-07T15:41:00+00:00Games.com Chart Top 25 Selling Gameshttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/06/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/06/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/06/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/#comments
Hey there folks! Back from my honeymoon and getting back in the blogging swing! This top 25 list represents a 20 day period while I was away! Enjoy
Click on any of the links below to play:
#1 Mystery Case Files-Madame Fate
#2 Fishdom
#3 Little Shop-Memories
#4 Amazing Adventures Special Edition Bundle
#5 Monopoly by Parker Brothers
#6 SCRABBLE
#7 BubbleTown
#8 Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
#9 Escape Rosecliff Island (TM)
#10 Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
#11 Farm Frenzy Pizza Party

The rest of the Top 25 after the jump#12 Hidden Wonders of The Depths
#13 Around the World in 80 Days
#14 4 Elements
#15 Call of Atlantis
#16 Family Feud
#17 Monopoly Here & Now Edition
#18 Mortimer Beckett and the Time Paradox
#19 GameHouse Word Collection
#20 Ice Cream Craze: Tycoon Takeover
#21 Jewel Quest 2
#22 Diaper Dash
#23 Burger Shop
#24 Ranch Rush
#25 SCRABBLE Blast

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-06T15:00:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/06/04/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/04/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/04/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:

Free Online Games - Gamma Bros. on Games.comGamma Bros. - (web, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/gamma-bros/
Gamma Bros. is a large and beautiful space shooter.

Bejeweled Twist - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/bejeweled-twist/
Spin high-voltage gems to make matches, outwit obstacles, and find endless ways to win!


Quilting Time - (web, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/quilting-time/
Help Grandma Giddywinks make lots and lots of patchwork quilts.

Dream Day Wedding: Viva Las Vegas - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/dream-day-wedding-viva-las-vegas/
Plan the perfect Vegas wedding in this romantic seek & find adventure.


The Legend of Crystal Valley - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/the-legend-of-crystal-valley/
Explore a stunning world of adventurous fun, alternate realities, and family secrets.




 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-04T10:53:00+00:00No news is good news? - Find out where I've been.http://blog.games.com/2009/06/02/no-news-is-good-news-find-out-where-ive-been/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/02/no-news-is-good-news-find-out-where-ive-been/http://blog.games.com/2009/06/02/no-news-is-good-news-find-out-where-ive-been/#commentsNo new games? No top games lists? What is going on at the Games.com Blog?
I know those are the questions that have been going through the Games.com Blog community. I just know it!

Where have I been?
Well, I am not afraid to share. The Games.com Blog has only one writer - me. Two weeks ago I got married! As you might assume the blog lost a bit of priority for a week or so prior.

Second, after I got married I went on my honeymoon - sadly so did the Games.com Blog. Having been away for two weeks I am ready and willing to get back to the tasks at hand and making sure that know what games are coming out and which games are burning up the charts.

I am glad to be back!

 

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]]>Larry C2009-06-02T15:09:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/05/29/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/29/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/29/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:

Free download games - Plants vs. Zombies on games.comPlants vs. Zombies - (downloadable, arcade)
Protect your home from invading zombies!


Downhill Snowboard 2 - (web, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/downhill-snowboard-2/
Conquer the slopes and score as many points as you can. Jumps, rails and unlockable players are all here in 'Downhill Snowboard 2'.


Extreme Heli Boarding - (web, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/extreme-heli-boarding/
Jump out of a helicopter for a thrilling ride through the untouched snow.


Checkers: Casual Style Beta - (web, card & board)
http://www.games.com/game/checkers-casual-style/
Checkers the fast way! Move where you want to, jump where you want to. You asked for it and Games.com listened!


JEOPARDY! - (web, cash competition, word)
http://aol.worldwinner.com/cgi/welcome/21sie?portal=aolgames&game_id=31
Test your knowledge in the single-player version of America's Favorite Quiz Show.

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-29T15:31:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/05/21/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/21/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/21/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:

Free online games - Tilt on Games.comTilt - (web, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/tilt/
Guide your balls through the maze by tilting the board.

Dress Shop Hop - (web, time management)
http://www.games.com/game/dress-shop-hop/
Can you keep the customers happy and Bobbi's business afloat?



Wandering Willows - (web, downloadable, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/wandering-willows/
Find, collect and nurture unique pets to help you master a whimsical world full of surprises while overcoming challenging obstacles.

Super Jigsaw Puppies - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/super-jigsaw-puppies/
50 cute and cuddly images of man's (and woman's!) best friend.

Quilting Time - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/quilting-time/
Help Grandma Giddywinks make lots and lots of patchwork quilts.

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-21T15:17:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/05/14/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/14/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/14/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:

Free Online Games - Death vs. Monstars on Games.comDeath vs. Monstars - (web, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/death-vs-monstars/
Death vs Monstars is a super-manic arena shooter with incredible swarms of monsters, big guns, upgrades, havoc, and a unique control system.

Rollercoaster Revolution 99 Tracks - (web, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/rollercoaster-revolution-99-tracks/
Hold on for 99 tracks of high-speed fun with up to 5 power-ups, ghost race multiplayer mode and more!

Boombot 2 - (web, arcade)
http://www.games.com/game/boombot-2/
Blast Boombot through 50 challenging levels using cool new items at your disposal - fuses, boulders and planks!

Amazing Adventures Special Edition Bundle - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/amazing-adventures-special-edition-bundle/
Two Hit Hidden Object games in one AMAZING bundle!

Ice Cream Craze: Tycoon Takeover - (downloadable, time management)
http://www.games.com/game/ice-cream-craze-tycoon-takeover/
Stack and serve your way to success.

Hidden Wonders of the Depths - (downloadable, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/hidden-wonders-of-the-depths/
Underwater mix of match-3 and hidden object!

MONOPOLY Downtown - (cash competition, card & board)
http://aol.worldwinner.com/cgi/welcome/21sie?portal=aolgames&game_id=47
Test your skills in MONOPOLY Downtown by filling in all the open spaces on each property.

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-14T15:46:00+00:00New Game Everyday This Week - 'Death Vs. Monstars'http://blog.games.com/2009/05/14/new-game-everyday-this-week-death-vs-monstars/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/14/new-game-everyday-this-week-death-vs-monstars/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/14/new-game-everyday-this-week-death-vs-monstars/#commentsFree Online Games - Death vs. Monstars on games.com'Death Vs. Monstars' is one of my personal favorites! I am so happy we have it on Games.com.
'Death vs. Monstars' is a throw back to the arena arcade shooter games like RoboTron and Smash TV. A more recent comparison would be the Xbox Live arcade hit Geometry Wars.

It's a great game you should all play!

Play Free Online 'Death Vs. Monstars' Now!

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-14T13:00:00+00:00New games everyday this week - 'Amazing Adventures Special Edition Bundle'http://blog.games.com/2009/05/13/new-games-everyday-this-week-amazing-adventures-special-editi/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/13/new-games-everyday-this-week-amazing-adventures-special-editi/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/13/new-games-everyday-this-week-amazing-adventures-special-editi/#commentsMore of an offer than a new game - we've got a two-fer-one special!
Buy both games for the price of one~!

Amazing Adventures Special Edition Bundle
Two Hit Hidden Object games in one AMAZING bundle!

Amazing Adventures The Lost Tomb: Welcome to Egypt! A piece of an ancient map was discovered and is believed to reveal the location of the Lost Tomb of Egypt.

Download and Play 'Amazing Adventures Special Edition Bundle'

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-13T19:35:00+00:00New games everyday this week - 'Boombot 2'http://blog.games.com/2009/05/12/new-games-everyday-this-week-boombot-2/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/12/new-games-everyday-this-week-boombot-2/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/12/new-games-everyday-this-week-boombot-2/#commentsNew Free Online Games - Boombot 2 on Games.comI have had my eye on 'Boombot 2' for quite a while. It's a great little game that is simple to play but tough to master. In 'Boombot 2' you use little bombs to blast your boombot across to screen to solve puzzles.

I'll stop talking about it....

Play Free Online 'Boombot 2' Now!


 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-12T13:51:00+00:00New games everyday this week - 'Rollercoast Revolution - 99 Tracks'http://blog.games.com/2009/05/11/new-games-everyday-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/11/new-games-everyday-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/11/new-games-everyday-this-week/#commentsNew Free Online Games - Rollercoaster Revolution 99 tracks on Games.comI found 'Rollercoast Revolution - 99 Tracks' and immediately knew I had to get up for all our Games.com players to play. It's fun, easy and looks great.

'Rollercoast Revolution - 99 Tracks' is the perfect game to play when you are on the go or have a 5 minute break.

Give it a whirl and let me know what you think!

Play Free Online 'Rollercoast Revolution - 99 Tracks' Now!

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-11T19:40:00+00:00Games.com Chart Top 25 Selling Gameshttp://blog.games.com/2009/05/08/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/08/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/08/games-com-chart-top-25-selling-games/#comments
Top Games for the week. Folks love their hidden object games. I think 5 of the top 11 are!

Click on the link below to play
#1 Mystery Case Files-Madame Fate
#2 Mortimer Beckett and the Time Paradox
#3 Escape Rosecliff Island
#4 Fishdom
#5 Call of Atlantis
#6 Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
#7 Monopoly by Parker Brothers
#8 BubbleTown
#9 The Mystery of the Crystal Portal
#10 SCRABBLE
#11 Bejeweled 2 Deluxe

The rest of the top 25 below:

#12 UNO-Undercover
#13 Undiscovered World-The Incan Sun
#14 Family Feud
#15 Paradise Quest
#16 Farm Frenzy Pizza Party
#17 Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor
#18 Jewel Quest 2
#19 4 Elements
#20 Monopoly Here & Now Edition
#21 The Clockwork Man
#22 Agatha Christie: Peril at End House
#23 Amazing Adventures Around the World
#24 Around the World in 80 Days
#25 Annabel
#26 Big City Adventure: San Francisco
#27 Mahjong Garden Deluxe

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-08T15:29:00+00:00New Games This Weekhttp://blog.games.com/2009/05/07/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/07/new-games-this-week/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/07/new-games-this-week/#commentsNEW Games:

Free Online Games - Little Shop Memories.Little Shop - Memories - (web, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/little-shop-memories/
Search through a dazzling trip down memory lane.

Miriel the Magical Merchant - (web, time management)
http://www.games.com/game/miriel-the-magical-merchant/
Meet Miriel the Magical Merchant, an ordinary girl with extraordinary talents.



Germz - (web, puzzle)
http://www.games.com/game/germz/
Defend yourself against an onslaught of mischievous Germz!

Diaper Dash - (downloadable, time management)
http://www.games.com/game/diaper-dash/
Lavish the babies of DinerTown with love in the most adorable Dash game yet!


 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-07T13:39:00+00:00Free Game Give Away - Win 'Plants Versus Zombies'http://blog.games.com/2009/05/06/free-game-give-away-win-plants-versus-zombies/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/06/free-game-give-away-win-plants-versus-zombies/http://blog.games.com/2009/05/06/free-game-give-away-win-plants-versus-zombies/#comments'Plants v. Zombies'! Become a fan of Games.com on Facebook to enter. The drawing will not begin until we reach 1,000 fans so be sure to tell your friends.

Become a fan of Games.com on Facebook here

 

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]]>Larry C2009-05-06T15:27:00+00:00