Thursday, November 13, 2008

The Zen of gaming!


I've never been one to watch a bunch of TV usually if I have free time you can find me either watching a movie or series on DVD with family or if I need some alone time more times than not I'll be relaxing in bed playing a video game. I am a certified game addict I actually think I own almost every game system there is out there right now and yes I actually use all of them. The only issue is life has been soooo stressful lately that sometimes even a simple game will get me all worked up if I am already having a bad day.

Zenses is a game designed for just those sort of days. Zenses comes in two varieties Ocean and Rainforest and I tested out the Ocean. Zenses features simple games similar to the ones you can purchase and download online but all of the games are set to a very comforting mellow soundtrack that reminds me a bit of a spa. I was a little concerned that the sounds themselves would lull me to sleep but the games kept me playing and before I knew it I had been sitting and playing for almost three hours.

Zen Stones is my favorite game included as part of the Zenses collection its a pretty simple game that's easy to learn, basically you match up similar stones and eliminate them in the process and the goal is to get rid of all the stones. It starts out pretty easy and progressively gets harder as you play.

Though I would classify this as an "adult" game only from the theme all of the games included are very easy to play and do not require any reading skills so children as young as three can play. Actually Connor loves to watch me play and Hot Spot a game where you have to rebuild the "glowfish" you see at the top of the screen. The glowing parts are very appealing and I actually have a hard time concentrating on the game as he is usually crawling all over me so he can see too. heh.

With six games included Zenses Ocean will keep you busy for some time, and the games are as fun the first time you play them as the 20th time. With a wide appeal from adults to preschoolers its a good investment in your game collection and a fabulous game where a short simple game is key.. like waiting rooms!

You an pick up your copy of Zenses Ocean on Amazon right now.

I have two copies of Zenses Ocean to give away to my readers!

To enter :

  • Leave a comment on this post. Check out Zenses Ocean and tell what sort of video games you love to play!
  • Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com) We have had to disqualify a lot of potential winners as of late as many people do not have emails available in their profiles or leave anonymous posts without any way to contact you.
  • Please US entries only.
  • To get extra credit :
    • For an extra entry :
    • Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
    • Non Bloggers (or bloggers) subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed and earn another entry!
    • One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
    • This contest will end Dec 15th at midnight!

210 comments:

  1. Thanks for the chance at this game is sounds so interesting my kids would love it. They like to play other DS games like puppy luv and mario party. Thanks again,

    Chantae Delaney
    ctaetae@sbcglobal.net

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  2. I like riddle and mystery type games.

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  3. I like Role Playing and Adventure games like Zelad, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, etc...

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  4. Roleplaying and Sims games are my favorite. (Zelda, Sim City, Sims anything..etc).

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  5. I really like action puzzle games like the nancy drew series. I also love party games like muppets party cruise and mario party.

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  6. I love games that capture you and keep your mind gogin. Im a fan of the original tetris!

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  7. I love trivia games, but those are usually computer type games. If I had to pick my favorite video game for a system, it would have to be halo. Zenses would be perfect for calming me down after hearing "running riot" when my best friend takes me out yet again...

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  8. Role playing ones are my favorite.

    :) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

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  9. I'd love to win this game! it sounds great. I play a variety of games, action games like castlevania, rpgs like zelda and final fantasy, and puzzle games like dropcast, dr.mario, and tetris. Thanks for the contest!!!

    bradleycarver@bellsouth.net

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  10. I would love to win this game is looks awesome! Im not real picky on my games, I like role playing the most but mainly anything that gets my brain going!

    amzonwmn_us@yahoo.com

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  11. my kids love the role playing games.

    rebbi511 at peoplepc.com

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  12. I love to play RPGs, puzzle and strategy games.

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  13. my kids love their ds. They like yugioh and castlevania the best. This would be awesome! my email address is slinkydennis@yahoo.com

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  14. I am subscribed! slinkydennis@yahoo.com

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  15. I am a subscriber


    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  16. I like word games,something to stimulate the brain,thanks


    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  17. the kids like anything. I like the brainquest and action games- things to keep my mind rotating mrs.mommyyatgmail.com

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  18. My all time fave to this day is The Legend of Zelda
    jceko77@yahoo.com

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  19. I'm a subscriber
    jceko77@yahoo.com

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  20. I like nice action games! No gore!

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  21. I like puzzle games, so the "Stone Puzzle" game would be lots of fun for me to play on my DS.

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  22. Your button is on my blog and I subscribe to your feed.

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  23. i like playing adventure games.

    or games that test my brain

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  24. I play casino games like poker on the computer

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  25. well thats different. i play the brain games. thanx

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  26. I lile "old school" video games, trivia, and action games. Thanks!

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  27. I like playing racing, sports and adventure games

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  28. I like RPGs and Word games

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  29. I love puzzle games best, but also enjoy role playing games.

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  30. I usually to get into survival horror games, but now I'm mostly into puzzles and mysteries.

    lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

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  31. I blogged about your giveaway here.

    lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

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  32. I like to play games like Brain Age academy

    ajcmeyer AT go DOT com

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  33. i like playing the brainage games for the ds!
    Jgold@ramapo.edu

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  34. I like the racing games! Thanks for your giveaway!

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  35. i've always been into fighting games, but i'm trying to expand my video game tastes!

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  36. I play the ROLLERCOASTER series of games mostly.

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  37. I like to play racing games. Thanks.

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  38. I am trying to win this for my hubby but he likes action and sports games.

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  39. My two types of games are puzzles/strategy to solve and sports.

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  40. This game looks really neat! The DS game I play the most is Clubhouse Games, it has all types of card and board games. Thanks for the contest!

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  41. My favorite types of games are word games or puzzle games. My SIL is a college graduate but I beat him every time in Scrabble and he can't stand it.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  42. My favorite games are action oriented with puzzle solving.

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  43. My favorite games are role playing games

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  44. I like puzzle type games like Tetris.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  45. I like alot of different kinds,puzzle type especially.

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  46. I like action games. play a few hours a week.

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  47. This one is perfect for me. I love puzzle games and LOVE the beach!

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  48. Love puzzle games, and games that engage the imagination. This sounds like a nice mix.

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  49. I love to play puzzle and strategy games.

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  50. I need to get my son off Pokemon! lol

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  51. of course the classic.
    dig dug, pac attack, pac man, ms pac man, galaga

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  52. I love puzzle games, games where you have to think. I would love to try the Zen stone puzzle game. It looks fantastic! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    ann dot guns at mac dot com

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  53. Role Playing and Adventure games are best

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  54. I love puzzle and arcade style games. This one looks relaxing and like a lot of fun!

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  55. I like the Brain Quest games. Also, Animal Crossings.

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  56. I like adventure games like Zelda.

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  57. I love anything from Tetris to Gears of War to Legend of Zelda to Animal Crossing.

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  58. I,likw games you have to solve problems and find hidden things

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  59. I love timed puzzle type games. weird enough, they relax my mind :)

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  60. I would love this!! socialjag(at)Yahoo(dot)com

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  61. I like Brain Age and puzzle type games. Anything to keep my mind young!

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  62. My daughter and I like Brain Age. She would also love this so please count me in and thanks so much!

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  63. my guys like the role playing games where there is a good action story :)

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  64. i like rhythm games like guitar hero and dance dance revolution

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  65. Wow! Awesomw giveaway! I have my fingers crossed. I have been looking for a free game that I can play. I am tired of the same old ones. I like match threes,trivia, hidden objects and all kind of puzzle games!

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  66. I have never heard of this game, but now I'm intrigued and would love to try it. I really prefer old school games like I played in the arcade as a kid. But, giving in to my cheesier side, I do plan to get the new Price is Right game!
    adsalez@aol.com

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  67. really like playing role playing games

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  68. I love Mario games! haha My son loves Spongebob though, any Nickelodeon!
    kristilb19@yahoo.com

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  69. My boy likes spongebob and my girl like hello kitty and I'm just lucky to get on!

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  70. My favorite games are fantasy and adventure games, like Zelda and Final Fantasy. Thank you for the give-away.

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  71. I love playing Mario games and also puzzle games. thanks!

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  72. I love playing puzzle games or board games (like mario party). Thanks! sbcashortie (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  73. I subscribed by email sbcashortie (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  74. I hope I win this game for myself, it looks so fun! I play a lot of mini-game type games, such as Cooking Mama. I also like to play games like Zelda, of course! This is a great prize, thanks for the opportunity!

    sundayminimalist@yahoo.com

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  75. I just made a blog post about this contest, thanks again!

    Here is the link:
    http://sundayluckylucky.blogspot.com/2008/11/zenses-ds-prize-from-seven-dogs-and.html

    Hope I win! sundayminimalist@yahoo.com

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  76. my fave is role-playing games.
    Thank you for the giveaway

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  77. My favorite type of DS games are puzzle games. I like Tetris, and Snoods. I would love to play this game. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  78. i like action/adventure games best

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  79. I'm a subscriber
    rosans4@comcast.net

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  80. I don't play video games but my kids like Rock Band and Guitar Hero I & II
    rosans4@comcast.net

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  81. I don't play video games but my kids like Rock Band and Guitar Hero I & II
    rosans4@comcast.net

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  82. I love rpg games and puzzle games i really want to try the brainage games they have too!!

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  83. I love all the new brain building and strategy type games. This would be great for me since my son has now pretty much abondoned his DS for the new Wii!
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

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  84. Also a subscriber!
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

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  85. I like role playing games.

    babychooch (at) gmail {dot} com

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  86. I do love Puzzle games, and holy crap does this game look tough. (I couldn't remember all the fish in the video) I'm a huge gamer, so any kind of game is good. (Except driving games. I can drive in my car)

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  87. I like to play platform and puzzle games!

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  88. I love arcade and puzzle style games.

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  89. I like the classics myself. Pacman, frogger, centipede, etc...

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  90. I am the absolute master of Super Mario Bros. This would be a great gift for my boys! Thanks!

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  91. I am a subscriber! Thanks again!

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  92. I love all sorts of games, don't get me wrong, but my all-purpose stress-reliever is Tetris. I love how simple it is, how methodical, how it never seems to get old. I especially love the new DS updates, which include variants of the original. This Zenses game seems to be in the same genre. I'm especially interested in the calming soundtrack, as I use these games to decompress afer a stressful day.

    boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  93. I'm subscribed.

    boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  94. I like role playing games. Thanks for the contest.

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  95. I constantly play Dance Dance Revolution and have been doing so for about four years. I also like Singstar, brain/puzzle games, MySims, and fighting games.

    lilnamekangelivy[at]aol[dot]com

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  96. My favorite game right now is Ms. Pac Man...old school! justicecw@hotmail.com

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  97. I lovepuzzle games
    God bless our troops

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  98. My favorite game to play is Tetris on the old school GameBoy! LOL My son now has a DS so I think Zenses Ocean would be a good upgrade..

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  99. I blogged
    http://guerrasandoval.blogspot.com/2008/11/contest-listings.html

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  100. Currently I am not a gamer of any sort, But, if I could I would love to have a Nintendo Wii and also a Nintendo DS......I need to make a list for santa!?! These games sound uber-fun. This is a great giveaway!

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  101. I am a subscriber and you are in my sidebar: my-bloggy-mind.blogspot{dot}com

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  102. My favorite type of game is racing.

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  103. I really like all the mario games, especially the Wario one. This game looks really great.

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  104. I like Tetris & The Sims.
    ashlomb at yahoo dot com

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  105. I am still hooked on Ms Pacman...but this would be a great game to try, i love the idea of a zen experience.

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  106. i like puzzle games like tetris and hexic.

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  107. I love to play games that I dont have to think to hard to play. Ones like tennis, fishing, or silly games, nothing to hard or where I have to concentrate hard. With four kids my mind is shot. I can't think anymore lol :).

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  108. my girls like to watch me play. Just today Princess G was watching me play my letter game (sudoku on brain age 2). I love all types, puzzle, adventure and role playing, cooking mama is a current fave

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  109. I like the classics: Pac Man, Frogger, donkey Kong and also ones that make me think.

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  110. I've been a fan of the Tomb Raider and OddWorld games. I like exploring strange environments and puzzling situations. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  111. I like anything with enough challenges, twists and options to invite me to repeat playing. Just trying to improve the score is boring - I want a new experience nearly every time.

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  112. I like all the old time games!

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  113. I like all the old time games!

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  114. I like all the old time games!

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  115. I like the brain games, my brain needs alot of challenger

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  116. I like to play challenging games like Brain Age, and quirky games like Katamari, Loco Roco, and Cooking Mama!

    mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com

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  117. I am a subscriber!

    mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
    legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com

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  118. I play game like this to keep my mind young.

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  119. I like puaale game like tetris

    weblynx at hotmail.com

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  120. I like any kind of racing or puzzle games!

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  121. I love to play video games that don't make me motion sick (which eliminates alot of games!) I love strategy games and card games, just nothing action packed or fighting.

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  122. MY favorite game is Kirby for Nintendo DS. It is easy to play for young and old. Lots of fun.

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  123. We dont have many games but I play the card game one.

    hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  124. I like role playing the most

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  125. My favorite types of games are usually puzzle games like crosswords. I like having to solve things or finding a hidden code.

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

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  126. I enjoy playing adventure games like Dragon Quest!

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  127. I like adventure and puzzle games the most. This one sounds really interesting though - I love the innovative ideas they keep putting into the DS and it's games.

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  128. My son is getting a DS for Christmas, he has no idea. I was only able to get one game for him. The Zenses game looks a lot like the strategy games he enjoys playing. Thanks!

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  129. I love to play games that make me think a bit - like word games.

    This Ocean game looks so neat! I would love to give it to my daughter for her DS. Thanks!

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  130. I like solitary games but I've never seen this one before. I like the idea behind the game.

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  131. I like the ones that make me think - like Brain Age.

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  132. i like games that take me away from stress, ones that make me feel like I am actually in the game. This game looks neat. Also I have a Connor too ! (6 yrs 9 mos and 22 days ) :)

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  133. I really like role playng games.

    Deb K
    chipper101@hotmail.com

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  134. Strategy or classic arcade type games.

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  135. i love tetris it is so challenging :)

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  136. Great giveaway! Who couldn't use some Zen in their lives?

    I love old school games like Mario or Pac Man!

    Thanks for the chance!!

    -Beeb
    supercoupongirl AT gmail.com

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  137. I subscribe via supercoupongirl AT gmail.com, which is also where I can be reached if I am lucky enough to win! Thanks so much!

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  138. i like strategy, puzzle and adventure games! ths game sounds nice!

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  139. LOVE PUZZLE'S AND ADVENTURE GAMES! THANKS!

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  140. Favorite is Disney adventures. Also mysteries!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  141. I love simulation games when I have more time to spend, and puzzle games when I only have a few minutes

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  142. I like role-playing games and puzzles. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  143. I love guitar hero!!I play my sons all the time.

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  144. I like RPG games that don't require you to kill anyone/anything. Harvest Moon is my all time favorite game. I also like trivia type games or other games you can play with a group.

    jebuell(at)gmail.com

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  145. My family enjoys trivia games

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  146. I have always been a third person shooter fan myself, although I love most games

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  147. I really like Brain Age. My son has Sim City Creator and we all think that's pretty cool too.
    Tetris would have to be my alltime favorite though.
    jesslag77 at yahoo dot com

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  148. Love strategy and puzzle style games, anything that makes me think and excercises the brain, thanks

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  149. I love all video games but my fav. is first person shooter. Thanks for the chance to win.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  150. I like puzzle games. Thanks for the giveaway!

    braaisjo at gmail dot com

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  151. I love the sports games the best.

    froggypartyof2@aol.com

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  152. Role playing games are by far my favorite. Games like Mario Brothers and games from movies, especially scary movies are great too.

    Lee :)
    leechrista @ gmail dot com

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  153. We like Puzzle games but this looks so interesting, thanks for a chance to win this.

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  154. i like games olong the lines of tetris..puzzle games i guess

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  155. Well, my new fav. video game is any game on the wii where the kids get moving! We enjoy wii bowling because we all play together.
    harmonden[at]wowway.com

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  156. I also like the Touchmaster game.I love to play games. Have a great Holiday!

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  157. I like the cute& fun games. Some of my favorites are Animal Crossing, Kirby, and Zelda games. Thanks for the chance to win!
    skstigger (at) hotmail.com

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  158. I like games where you have to think and concentrate, but not ones that force you to bang your head on a table. Ouch.

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