by BadgeHungry on April 24, 2008
Those of you who were concerned: Golf Solitaire is now properly awarding badges. Those of you who cleared enough hazards to earn a rank badge will be awarded them when you start the game. As far as those of you who previously had completed the requirement for the “Flawless Victory” badge, we’re not sure if you’ll have it automatically or have to repeat your, ahem, “Flawless Victory”.
Update: Our friend Ashley wrote in to let us know that the game is not awarding the “Flawless Victory” badges. Even worse, when she contacted Pogo, they gave her the excuse that the game is in a “Sneak Peek” stage and, in not so many words, don’t play it if you don’t like the bugs. (Collective sigh, anyone?) So, don’t work too hard on your perfect games, at least until Pogo gets this badge straightened out. Thanks Ashley!
by BadgeHungry on April 24, 2008
Hey UK players! Don’t forget that tonight is Bingo Night. Join in the social and earn 6,000 free tokens when you play Bingo Luau. Meet in either “Eyes Down (UK)” or “Legs Eleven (UK)” to socialize from 6 to 7 pm (although playing in any room at any time during the day will get you your tokens.)
by BadgeHungry on April 23, 2008
Any appearance of Word Riot Deluxe pages on Pogo’s public site was a total goof. Apparently, the game wasn’t due out until next Tuesday Monday*.
Pogo is still testing it in small groups (there was a group of 14 testing Classic mode games earlier today and a slightly smaller group playing in Rally mode). This explains why you cannot download the game from the Pogo site yet. Until further notice, it’s pretty safe to assume Word Riot will be released next Tuesday (4/29) Monday (4/28)*.
Whatever you do, DO NOT try to purchase the game yet — never mind the fact that you should always try before you buy, Oberon Media isn’t ready to distribute your license key(s) (although they’ll be happy to charge you numerous times for the transaction). Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
* Update: According to this page, Word Riot Deluxe will be available on Monday, April 28th. At that time you will be able to download and play the free demo (and enter into a sweepstakes for $400).
by BadgeHungry on April 23, 2008
Electronic Arts has revealed some information about the electronic versions of Monopoly (working title) that will be released in conjunction with the Monopoly: Here and Now World Edition board game launch this fall. The electronic versions, including the one that will be featured on Pogo.com, will have:
* four-player gameplay with a “party twist”
* accelerated pace
* mini-games (like breaking out of a jail cell!)
* new game boards
* instantly recognizable cities and landmarks from around the world
If you need the full scoop, here’s the press release.
by BadgeHungry on April 23, 2008
Get out your American flags (and your 22 gems)! It looks like Pogo will be releasing a Limited Edition mix-n-match badge in honor of Independence Day. More details about the game and challenge for this badge are coming soon.
by BadgeHungry on April 23, 2008
Word Whomp - Go Go Gopher Badge
Find EVERY SINGLE WORD in one puzzle on Skill Level 2 or higher this week!
Sudoku Puzzle Blast - Big Cheese Badge
Solve 12 puzzles WITHOUT using any hints this week!
by BadgeHungry on April 22, 2008
A lot of people are reporting that they have surpassed rank 5 in Golf Solitaire and did not receive the first badge, “Bogie the Ghost”. In fact, users are reporting that NONE of the badges are being awarded — a problem that was happening in beta testing, oddly enough — including all five rank badges and the “Flawless Victory” badge.
We expect this to be addressed by Pogo in an upcoming Letters to the Editor, but in the meantime, rest assured that you’re not alone!
by BadgeHungry on April 22, 2008
We’ll admit we nearly jumped out of our chairs when we saw the headline of the latest Pogo Insider: “Exclusive Sneak Peak to a New Game!” (and of course we had to use the sneaky marketing ourselves, but with proper spelling). Sadly, it wasn’t so exclusive: just the tour page for Crazy Cakes.
by BadgeHungry on April 22, 2008
In addition to the April Mix-n-Match challenges, Golf Solitaire was released today. The pages for Word Riot Deluxe are up and in place, but the game file isn’t there yet — when it shows up, it will be on this page. We’ll update this post when the file arrives and you can play Word Riot Deluxe later today.
Update: the file still isn’t there, but we know WRD was at some point supposed to be out today; there’s a sweepstakes listed on the page that states “from April 22…”
Update 2: You are going to have to wait until next Tuesday. Sigh.
by BadgeHungry on April 22, 2008
Battle Phlinx - Stonedropper Badge
Drop 1,000 stones in 1 week!
Dice City Roller - Dice City Ruler Badge
Win 10,000 tokens in 4 Weeks (Including Jackpot Spins!)
First Class Solitaire - Over-packing Badge
Win 4 games in 4 weeks!
KenoPop! - Power Pop Badge
Play any Power-up 10 times in 10 days!
QWERTY - Qwicky Badge
Play 15 words of 5 letters or more in 45 minutes or less!
Sudoku Puzzle Blast - Swiss Cheese Badge
Place 500 pieces correctly on your first attempt in 1 day!
Word Whomp - Hermie’s Badge
Reveal the special “golden word” bonus 20 times in 2 weeks!
