Download Android Game Galaxy Ninjas!

Amazon's daily deal for today is Galaxy Ninjas. It's a 2D game with customizable outfits, weapons, and powers. Destroy aliens while playing it on 4 different difficulty levels. Aliens and ninjas, who knew?

These are one-day deals, so get them while you can! So far they have all qualified for the $1 MP3 credit, but I can't guarantee that they all will.

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Click here for all the FREE Android apps and games available on Amazon. These apps/games will never be individually posted on Guide to Gaming; only the Daily Deal free apps/games on Amazon will be posted.

Download Android Game Word Board!

Amazon's new daily deal is Word Board. This is an interesting-looking brain teasing game. It's like a tetris-based word game; you create words out of falling letters to keep them from reaching the top. I'd get it if I had an Android. XD

These are one-day deals, so get them while you can! So far they have all qualified for the $1 MP3 credit, but I can't guarantee that they all will.

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Click here for all the FREE Android apps and games available on Amazon. These apps/games will never be individually posted on Guide to Gaming; only the Daily Deal free apps/games on Amazon will be posted.

Download Android Game Monster Shooter: The Lost Levels For Free

Amazon is again offering an Android game download for free. Monster Shooter: The Lost Levels qualifies for a $1 Amazon MP3 credit. Give this M-rated dual-stick shooter a try! After all, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

These are one-day deals, so get them while you can!

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Click here for all the FREE Android apps and games available on Amazon. These apps/games will never be individually posted on Guide to Gaming; only the Daily Deal free apps/games on Amazon will be posted.

Free Darksiders II Avatar Items For XBox

Just a quick post today. Enjoy your freebies!

Get your free Darksiders II Exclusive Joe Mad Xbox Avatar Shirt from their Facebook Page.

While you're at it, you might as well get your free Darksiders II Rusanov's Ax as well (also from Facebook).

Back-To-School Time: Top 5 Educational Games

First of all, my college semester starts tomorrow and my daughter's school starts in a few weeks. As much as we love gaming, school is our priority. I'll try to update this blog at least twice a week, whether the post is by Mikey, my daughter, or myself.

Anyway, today's post is about our Top 5 educational games. My daughter and I worked on this together and it does not limit itself to any single platform.

Top 5 Nintendo DS games
Co-written by a 9-year-old girl
1. Jump Start series
I know that we normally try to stick to a single game, but with this category we decided that an entire series would be more valuable. I first purchased a Jump Start game when my daughter's preschool recommended one. She loved it then and she still loves the series now. It's available for Mac and Windows XP through 7.

"The games are always so much fun! I can play the games several times and not get bored with them. They have games for so many different topics!"

Product Review: Skins By Unique Skins

We generally spend a lot of money on our consoles and handhelds, so we expect them to last a while. Some people want to customize the look or mod it to add cool features, even if it voids the warranty. Luckily, Unique Skins offers a way to both personalize as well help protect our devices.

As the name implies, you can design your own unique skin to apply to just about any electronic device. They can cut the skin to fit phones, tablets, netbooks to laptops, handhelds, consoles, and so much more. They can even make custom skins in various sizes for your walls!

The offer three different types of skin: scratch-resistant (default), clear, and puffy gel. The scratch-resistant skins are made from a highly durable, premium 3M material. The skin is finished with an anti-scratch, anti-UV finish, thus helping keep your device, and the skin images, to last for years to come!

Download Your Free Mysteryville Game For Android!

Right now Amazon is offering this game for FREE! Not only is it free to download, but you get $1 Amazon MP3 credit! In short, Amazon is PAYING you a dollar just for downloading Mysteryville: Hidden Object Detective Story.

I wish I had an Android device... Anyway, get it before the price returns to normal!

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Click here for all the FREE Android apps and games available on Amazon. These apps/games will never be individually posted on Guide to Gaming; only the Daily Deal free apps/games on Amazon will be posted.

Top 5 PlayStation 3 Games List

Along with asking my daughter for her Top 5 games, I also asked my boyfriend if he would be willing to compile a list or two of his own. He complied this list of PlayStation 3 games, but his reasons sound more like a professional ad than a personal recommendation list. :P

Top 5 PlayStation 3 Games
Written by Mikey

1. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Now this PS3 exclusive title is something wondrous to behold, as Naughty Dog has created a great franchise once again. It takes platforming, adventure, and storytelling to the next level. Nathan Drake, our wise-cracking treasure hunter sets off on many adventures throughout the world with a colorful cast of allies and villains. Be sure to check out Uncharted, it’s worth every penny.

Get Free PlayStation 3 Gaming Supplies!

From headsets to games to PS3 consoles, this site has it all! Everything available on Amazon.com can be received for free! You read that correctly, you will not pay a single penny out-of-pocket for any of the PS3 games and accessories!

Now, don't misunderstand, money isn't simply going to be thrown at you. You do have to put forth some time and effort to earn points, which are then redeemed for whatever item you desire. You don't even have to redeem the points for free PlayStation 3 merchandise, you can select almost any item available on Amazon (software downloads are not available)!

My Current Top 5 Nintendo DS Games!

I posted my daughter’s Top 5 Nintendo DS games yesterday. Today, I’m going to post my current Top 5 favorite DS games!

Top 5 Nintendo DS games

1. Dragon Quest IX
I grew up playing Dragon Warrior on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). I saved up my money and bought Dragon Warrior II, Dragon Warrior III, and Dragon Warrior IV for the NES. My love for this series is stronger than ever. I adore all the customization available to players, although I always gear my characters for stats. I'm a severe completionist and have logged well over 100 wonderful hours trying to fill out the alchemy and monster lists. The treasure map feature is highly entertaining (as well as frustrating) and make the game playable well after you defeat the final boss.

Review: Computer Game Coffee Tycoon; Is It Worth It?

Coffee Tycoon has to be the worst tycoon game of all time. It even has several spelling mistakes in the game and poorly worded events! Luckily, you don’t really need to read with this game.

Useful tip: To exit fullscreen mode, you need to Alt+Tab to another window. Coffee Tycoon will automatically change to windowed mode.

GAMEPLAY:
To win, you need to reach 1,000,000 customers.

You start the game by naming your store, picking one of logos, and selecting from a list which city you want to open your coffee store chain in.

There is hardly a tutorial, but the game doesn't NEED one. Arrange the percentage of work that the baristas, managers, and executives will be doing for the day; click the "Start Day" button; if you wish, read the random events that occur; click the "End Day" button when it's red and glowing; repeat until you have enough money to buy new recipes or upgrades (then buy them); repeat until you have a million customers or until you get bored and quit. There is no time management or strategy involved at all.

Free Crabs & Penguins Mobile Game Download!

MyCokeRewards.com is currently offering a free download of the mobile game Crabs & Penguins for iPhone/iPad and Android phones. Get yours while the offer is still around!

Android download
iPhone/iPad download

The game is designed for players 13+. For more information, and freebies like screensavers and ringtones, go to Crabs & Penguins

My 9-year-old's Top 5 Nintendo DS Games List

She wants to be just like me, when I can managed to call her in from the pool. We have a deal that she can get one new game a month. The fine print is that she must maintain at least a B (3.0) average in school, finish all her chores, not post anything inappropriate or personal online, and maintain overall good behavior. Not only has she always earned her game, but she's sometimes chosen to borrow one of my age-appropriate Nintendo DS games. (During the month that she is borrowing one of my games, it is considered hers so long as she doesn't lose it.) She asked me if she could share her Top 5 favorite DS games, so here it is!

Top 5 Nintendo DS games By a 9-year-old girl

1. Pokemon White
Why White instead of Black?
"Someone else had borrowed your copy of Black, so I only got to play White. Pokemon White is really different compared to all the others, even Heart Gold and Soul Silver. Pokemon White is awesome! I like all the new Pokemon, but Pachirisu is still my favorite. Does this mean I get to keep White now for myself? :P"

Become a Billionaire in Diablo III

Gaming is a one of many growing industries despite the current economic turmoil. Multiple games are released every year, selling countless copies worldwide as people look for fun ways to momentarily forget about their woes. Along with the physical games, there are also all the accessories being released: from guides to add-ons to licensed merchandise. Some of this year’s big releases are Diablo III, Mass Effect 3, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, The Witcher 2: The Assassins of Kings, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, just to name a few. With a roster like that, gaming is indeed a very "hot" industry right now.

No matter their reason for playing a game, or how popular the game might be, guides can help even the most experienced of players. Most guides are written so someone just beginning the game can skyrocket to the end-game levels without missing a beat. Almost everyone likes to have all the information they could possibly want at their fingertips. Whether it's full-color maps, tips and tricks to playing the game not only successfully but profitably, the best areas for certain tasks, or detailed information about armor, weapons, enemies, and quests, walkthrough guides often have spoiler after spoiler. Revealing secrets is just in the nature of the walkthroughs and guides. After all, what would a FAQ be without all the frequently asked questions?

XBox Live Freebies

As XBox Live membership increases, so does the number of available promotional giveaways. Get your freebies while you can.

Available on XBox Live right now are several games, themes, and an avatar item for the taking, if you want them.

For your avatar's free male Bing T-Shirt, redeem the following code: PHT9P-KXR4Y-BB6BY-VFMPD-THT4T

Some of the games include Dorito's Crash Course, Dorito's Harm's Way, Hexic HD, and TotemBall (which requires the Vision Cam). The games may not seem like much, but my daughter and I really enjoyed Dorito's Crash Course.

I know the free swag is a bit disappointing so far, but the themes offer a much better selection! Which one will you choose to decorate your dashboard with?

Alan Wake Verizon Theme
Assassin's Creed Revolations / Turtle Beach Theme
Batman: Arkham Asylum Villians Theme
Call Of Duty 4 MF Charlie Oscar Delta Pack
Call Of Duty Black-Ops Premiere Theme
Castle Crashers Theme
Champions Of Gaming Theme
Chevorlet Sonic Kinect Themes (four different ones)
Crash Bandacoot Wraith Of Cortex Theme
Crimson Skies Road To Revenge Theme
Fable Theme
Final Fantasy XIII Theme (two different ones)
Fusion Frenzy Theme
Gears of War Multiplayer Map Pack 1 Theme
Grand Theft Auto IV Theme
Green Lantern Animated Series Theme
Halo (Original) Theme
Halo Reach / Mountain Dew Honor The Code Theme
Hunger Games Theme
Intel Theme
Perfect Dark Zero RareWare Theme
Safe House Theme
Shaun White Snowboarding Theme
Xbox LIVE Event Registrations Themes

Enjoy!

Get Free Pokemon Trading Card Packs

Pokemon trading card packs normally cost a pretty penny, but there is a way to get them with no out-of-pocket money. There is a free and legal way to get all the Pokemon cards you want, holographic cards included.

Pokemon trading cards have been popular since they first came out in 1996 and show no signs of slowing down. My elementary-school-aged daughter asks if she can take her cards to school to play and trade with her friends; I see teenagers and young adults sitting at the mall with their decks ready for an opponent; countless adults are handing down their collection to their children.

Free League of Legends Game Card

League of Legends has surpassed World of Warcraft and Minecraft as the most popular MMORPG in North America and Europe. What would you do for a free League of Legends game card?

There are many possible reasons for League of Legends sweeping success, but some people might place their bet on the price tag. World of Warcraft has a monthly subscription and only Minecraft Classic is available fee-free, while League of Legends is 100% free to play. League of Legends does, however, offer game cards up for sale for real money. These game cards are used to redeem Riot Points, in-game currency used to unlock characters, custom skins, and a wide selection of bonuses.