This dark puzzle game will test your problem-solving abilities, as long as the design quirks don’t kill you first.

Score: 7.5 / good

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Peggle, Feeding Frenzy 2, Heavy Weapon headline second installment in casual game company’s compilation later this month.

One noted omission from PopCap’s first compilation for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 was Peggle, the casual game company’s defining ball-shooting puzzle game. That situation, however, will be rectified with PopCap Arcade Vol. 2, which the company has said will be available for the Xbox 360 on March 31.

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Well, the Super Bowl is over. The commercials have been YouTubed and I’ve seen those talking babies about a million times. Although, the real shining point of the game came about midway through the third quarter when Michael Bay unleashed the teaser for Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. I cannot describe how much I love the Transformers and what they mean to me, needless to say I’ve seen the trailer about 100 times so far. Let’s move on… This Monday Nintendo is giving us three releases. The VC is getting Sonic Chaos from the Sega Master System for 500 points, and WiiWare is getting Snowboard Riot for 1000 points & LOPNOS. The official press release with descriptions is below as is a video of Snowboard Riot in action.

Snowboard Riot™ (Hudson Entertainment, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Fantasy Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): This snowboard racing and battle game can be enjoyed by multiple players and is compatible with the Wii Balance Board™ accessory. In an intense scramble for first place, guide your character down the slopes while snatching up items to attack and defend against rivals along the way. Up to four players can battle and participate in various ranking modes via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection.

LONPOS (Nintendo, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Looking for a puzzle game that anyone can play, but still offers plenty to master? Look no further than LONPOS, with its straightforward premise and large variety of puzzles to solve. Each puzzle revolves around a rectangular playing field of 55 spaces. Using a set of 12 pieces, the goal is to place every piece into the playing field, filling it completely. The higher the level, the more pieces you’ll need to fit correctly into the playing field. Challenge yourself with two single-player modes or bring a friend to compete against or cooperate with. When you think your skills are worthy, use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to check out how you compare with other LONPOS players or download additional puzzles and backgrounds. (Router and broadband access required for online play. For more info, go to www.nintendo.com.)

Virtual Console

Sonic Chaos™ (SEGA MASTER SYSTEM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Play as Sonic or Tails in Sonic Chaos, which was originally made for the SEGA MASTER SYSTEM. Dr. Eggman (a.k.a. Dr. Robotnik) has stolen the Red Chaos Emerald to create nuclear weapons. This has thrown the remaining Chaos Emeralds off balance, causing them to transport to a parallel universe. As a result, Sonic’s home, South Island, is sinking into the ocean. Speed through various levels in your crusade for the six Chaos Emeralds. Perform Strike Dashes and Super-Peel Outs as Sonic, or Spin Dash and Fly as Tails, and restore order in Sonic Chaos.

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