Delicious 2 Deluxe out, a huge problem with Burger Island end game and other news

Sorry for the lack of posts. Have been traveling a bit.

I got an email today from RealNetworks announcing a sequel to Delicious Deluxe, simply named Delicious 2 Deluxe available from RealArcade and Gamehouse. As usual, GamePass holders get a $5 discount from the usual $19.99 regular price. My video review of the game will be out tomorrow.

I’m also playing Miss Management (which I will be video-reviewing soon) and Burger Island, and discovered a a HUGE problem with Burger Island end game, which is why I’m adjusting down the score THREE points. Towards the last leg of the game, loading a game takes forever (at least 20 minutes, I kid you not). You will not discover this playing just the trial. Which, of course, sucks.

I’ve also been spending whatever time I have at the Great Game Experiment. I love, love, LOVE this site. Here, you can sign on to test out new indie games and post your reviews, games from your every man. So if you like that sort of thing, head on over there although I have to warn you – it’s very addictive.

They’ve also just announced their first game development competition in conjunction with GarageGames and Combustion. The competition has begun, and will continue for two months ending September 18th. Details:

The contest theme is comedy, so developers are encouraged to incorporate comedic elements into their game in which ever way they wish. The contest site is up and running with forums which contain all of the necessary contest info such as rules and guidelines. One of the guidelines for the competition is that all games must be uploaded to the Great Games Experiment, so be sure to check GGE for new games that are part of the competition.

Entrants will submit their entry and at the end of the deadline ten finalists (chosen by a group of judges) from each category will go into a public vote to determine the category winner. Then, the winners are put in for one final round of voting to determine the grand prize winner. The overall winner will be awarded the complete Torque Suite (TGB, TGE TGEA), and winners of each category will receive the Torque Game Engine. We hope many people will enter and are looking forward to seeing the great games that are produced.

Have news? Send them to me and I’ll be more than happy to post them here for free. Until tomorrow, happy gaming!