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Unique sites and free, innovative games

Looking for some interesting, unique games that are free?  How about finding some funny and informative websites on a variety of topics?

First we will showcase some innovative games that are available for free.  Following that, you can then find interesting and notable sites on topics such as linguistics, health tips, and game show screw-ups.

Zirconia 2: Battle 

A unique shoot-em-up game with a twist

In Zirconia 2: Battle, you and a computer-controlled opponent are playing vertical scrolling shooters, split-screen style.

You must defeat 7 different opponents indirectly by using cards that you will draw throughout the course of the match. These cards will have various effects, such as spawning enemies on your opponent's side, giving you special weapons, or by sending projectiles over. There are also stat-boosting effects and defensive structures you may set up.

If you defeat a group of enemies in quick succession, you will get a combo bonus. Getting these combo bonuses results in more enemies spawning on your opponent's side of the screen, and you can easily overwhelm them if your combo gets huge!

With 8 different vehicles to choose from and 12 decks available, there will be plenty of combinations to experiment with. The game saves automatically and there are multiple save slots available, so many users can each play the game.

It's like Magic The Gathering combined with Gradius and a little Tetris mixed in!

Download Zirconia 2: Battle for free at this page.

Video of Zirconia 2: Battle 

Here is a video of Zirconia 2 Battle. I'm controlling the player on the left, while my computer opponent is on the right.

Note that the text is hard to read due to YouTube's low resolution.

Zirconia 2: Battle (freeware game)

A vertical scrolling shoot-em-up game where you play side by side against a computer controlled opponent. The left half of the screen is your player and the right half is the opponent's side. Collect coins to use various cards (like in Magic: The Gathering) to spawn enemies or create projectiles on your opponent's side. Kill enemies in quick succession to create a combo, which results in more enemies spawning on the other side (like the combo system in Tetris Attack). There are 8 different vehicles you can play as, each with their strengths and weaknesses. Download the game free at http://www.z2games.com

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Boxxed 

A collection of over 20 fun minigames

Boxxed is a collection of over 20 fun minigames, each with multiple difficulty levels. The tasks range from simple reflex games to more complex actions.

When you complete a minigame, you earn a fixed amount of money based on the difficulty level. In addition, you may receive bonus money and stat points based on your performance (such as having a lot of extra time left). You may spend money on assistance to get past the boss levels, and beating a boss will unlock even more minigames and difficulty levels.

Instructions:
Simply select new game and then a save slot. Your game will automatically be saved to this slot from now on. Then choose which task you would like to do, instructions will be given before each of them. Each task has multiple difficulty levels; you must start at level 0 and work your way up. You may play already completed levels, but you won't earn much money from them.

There are also more machines you can play as, not just limited to 1. You will need to earn trophies in order for them to become available. Each of the machines have their own strengths and weaknesses. For instance, there is a machine that is more durable but it moves pretty slowly due to being heavy.

There exists an upgrade system that can enhance the machine that you play as. By purchasing upgrades, you improve various aspects of your machine, like packing speed, movement speed, and durability. These upgrades remain even if you switch machines, so it's okay to upgrade a weaker machine and those upgrades won't go to waste.

Download Boxxed for free at this page!

Cognizance 

A 2D horizontal shooter with puzzle and RPG elements.

Cognizance is a 2D horizontal shooter game that combines a traditional shooter with puzzle and RPG elements.

In the first phase, you build up your stats by killing enemies to fill up empty blocks at the top of the screen. These blocks can contain stats, the amount of stat increases depends on the number that was on the enemy.

In the second phase, blast the enemies that have misspelled words! Be careful though, killing an enemy with a correctly spelled word will cause it to counterattack!

The final phase is a boss, there are certain elemental tiles you can stand on to aid you in defeating it.

Download Cognizance for free at this page.

Interesting blogs 

Here are some blogs dealing with unique topics!

Bad Product Names - This blog will discuss examples of bad product names that exist. A bad product or service name won't be pleasing to potential customers. Bad service names, bad band names, and bad slogans are also showcased here.

The Linguistics Zone 

A fun language blog

The Linguistics Zone - A linguistics blog for the everyday user, not overly technical at all. Language is an aspect of everyday life and our purpose is to examine the nuances of languages.

Helpful Tips 

Useful advice and everyday tips

Helpful Tips - Helpful tips for varying topics such as improving your vision, dealing with everyday life, and lists of useful sites.

Wheel of Fortune Misplays 

Funny screw-ups and misplays!

Wheel of Fortune Misplays - Funny site that shows you contestants screwing up on Wheel of Fortune! You wouldn't believe some of the wrong answers that they give!

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guyd wrote...

so many unique games and interesting sites here to look at

ReplyPosted April 01, 2008

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ReplyPosted June 06, 2007

Lensmaster

Shined up your star for you!

Thom

ReplyPosted May 25, 2007

rwoman wrote...

Great fun!

ReplyPosted May 14, 2007