Split Sushi Intersection

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing review

Video Games - E3 2010

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is one mind-bending brain teaser after another

Nintendo DS

I admit that I had to use strategy guides from GameFAQs to make my way through the game. It is focused around the Elysian Box, which is believed to be cursed, resulting in the death of professor Layton's college mentor. The puzzles used to uncover clues about the box and other interests range from easy to ridiculously difficult. Some of the wording for what you must do to uncover a clue is so vague, there may be no clear solution. This can result in having to give a random answer. As far as graphics are concerned, this is one area of the game that really shines, with its whimsical flare. Even if you are good at traditional puzzle games, like Tetris or Puyo Pop, you will be required to use a high degree of analytical problem solving. Don't feel bad if you need to use a strategy guide or ask questions on a message board. Behind the friendly surface is a cold-as-ice engine requiring precise thinking.

Hori's 16-game case for DS is perfect

Nintendo DS

The stylish yet practical design of the 16-game card organizer by Hori is a must-have for those with a large DS game collection. Sturdy and easy-to-use, you will never lose a game card again. Also, this is a product licensed by Nintendo. So go out and keep your games safe and easy-to-find.

Can't get enough Where's Waldo? Then try your hand out at Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir

Nintendo DS

This game is aimed towards the cerebral rather than the instinctual. So people who like to take their time and prefer a story-heavy game should feel at home with this title. Most of the game is based around finding objects that are hard to discover amid a sea of clutter. Collecting hidden pieces can take a lot of time and determination. There are some mini-games, but those are very easy. In a way, the game is a little unsatisfying because it ends abruptly, which is a little disappointing for all the hold work invested. If you're a puzzle or board game aficionado, you may want to give this a spin. Otherwise, try something more impulse-oriented like Tetris or Puyo Pop.

Decode doodles in PictoImage

Nintendo DS

I probably wrote the subject of the hundreds of doodles correctly about 80% of the time. Some of the simplest drawings can be mind-trapping, whereas more detailed images are often more easy to understand. I didn't have the chance to use the multi-player function, because I have no one else to play with and there is no wi-fi support. The multi-player approach is probably the most fulfilling, as it has each player to guessing first what a picture is supposed to represent. Also, you can share your own drawings with friends to add more content.