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What I'm playing this week (001)

So this week I bought Pokemon Blue from eBay, and got a real copy! How cool! I've made it to the first gym so far, and am really remembering why I loved these games ten years ago. Now I really cannot wait for Soul Silver and Heart Gold to be released!

On the PC side of things, I bought Tropico 3 from Steam when it went for sale. It's simply amazing. Kind of like a cross between Sim City, Caesar 3 and Civilization.

The game is set on a tropical island called Tropico, and it is your job as El Presidente to run the island as you see fit. It's more challenging than you may think and you'll be dealing with rebel factions, Russia and the US (either helping or being a hindrance by invading you!) and attempts on your life. Help your island to flourish by exporting cigars and rum. Or perhaps you'd rather intimidate your people and employ martial law? Up to you!

There is about 15 campaigns to complete (each rather hard!) and a sandbox mode to keep you interested for quite a while!

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