Something Special has just launched. In this hidden object game from Brighter Minds Media you'll join Zoe on her cross-country road trip as she visits real American landmarks - like the Lunchbox Museum and Elvis Extravaganza - on her hunt for... well... something special! Download Something Special, write a review, or talk about it in our forum. Stay tuned for Gamezebo's review and strategy guide.

If you were a professional game reviewer, naturally you'd want to bestow high marks on a deep and ambitious game. But what would you do if that game wasn't finished? If it were laden with many technical and graphical issues that marred the experience? And what if it were an unoriginal concept?

Such is the case with Virtual Families, the latest from developer Last Day of Work (of Virtual Villagers fame), and while we had fun with this The Sims-esque game, we also grew frustrated with its lack of polish and innovation.

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If rescuing the princess was as easy as completing a few puzzles then I would totally be storming the castle right now welding nothing but bunch of Sudoku puzzles , but its seems only in the world of puzzle games like Trial of the Gods: Ariadne’s Fate that you can defeat a Cyclops by matching three or more symbols in a row. Guess I’ll have to stick to my day job for now.

This special deal isn't for the people who buy games, but for the people who make them. Attention developers: SomaTone (the audio studio who creates the music and sound effects for Diner Dash, Virtual Villagers and Mystery Case Files and other hit casual games) are offering a spring promo where you can save 20% off on the audio for your next game. The discount is open to new clients, or existing SomaTone clients who refer a new client. More details here.