Are you looking for Civilization Network Tips? Well if you are then you have come to the right place. But before that let me clarify that we are talking about the Facebook version of Sid Meier’s Civilization game. This game is not out yet but once it is, I will post tips and links to other sites containing worthy tips, strategies, tactics or maybe even cheats

One tip I can give right now is that expansion is a big must. Like in the real desktop Civilization game, if you don’t expand early and fast, you will lose out in every aspect of the game because you will not get the resources you would need if you have claimed real estate early. Not only that, you would have less population thus less productivity.

In Facebook, I would assume it would be the same thing. And like any other FB game, neighbors would play a vital part of the strategy. So right now in the pre-beta release of this much awaited FB game, my tips is to expand early whether socially (via adding as many neighbours as possible) or functionally (claiming real estate early … if that is ever part of the game which it should be…).

I also know of a site being created as early as now which would serve as a repository of strategies, tactics or simply tips to the much-awaited Civilization Network game. The site is Civilization Network Tips.

Due to the seasonal holidays, consumers are once again looking for gifts to give and one of the top gifts is Zhu zhu pets. But there is a problem. Because of the economy, retailers are not stockpiling and thus there is a low supply of this commodity. Thus many are asking, where to buy Zhu Zhu Pets?

Well, Amazon has them but they are selling at a high price. Talk about taking advantage! But you can opt to get it from Toys R Us. You have to be quick though. Only the first 50 families at each Toy’s R Us store tomorrow will be able to buy Zhu Zhu pets so act now!

Click here to find the nearest store from your place.

Before giving out a tip or two, what is Fishville? Fishville is the latest Facebook game from Zynga! After the smashing success of Farmville, a game where you create and maintain a farm, Zynga has introduced another game which has a lot of potential of being another winner.

Some say that this game is like an underwater Farmville. But in my opinion, this game is more like Tamagochi (remember the small pocket-size gadget kids of the 90s where crazy with??) where you need to make sure you feed your fish every now and then.

Now on to some tips. Like in Farmville, if you do not harvest your crops in time, they will wither and die. The same is true with Fishville. If you do not feed your fish with food, they will die. What you need to be careful of is that you need to know when you need to feed your fish. There are those that takes hours before you need to feed them and there are those that only takes minutes. If you got some fish that needs feeding every few minutes, then you need to be vigilant in feeding them or else they die which happened to me a lot of times. Thus, I resorted to using my kitchen timer so that I won’t forget LOLZ!

Another good tip would be to find neighbors as soon as possible. Like Farmville, you need them to unlock some items. I haven’t fully played Fishville yet but I am sure that your neighbors can help you take care of your fish like how you can take care of your neighbor’s farm in Farmville.

If you haven’t played it yet, go and create an account now so you’ll get the benefit of leveling-up early. By the way, this Fishville game is still in Beta so if you sign up now you’ll have a lot of head start.

Also stay tuned for more Fishville tips in the future!

Thanks to Nokia’s partnership with Gameloft we can now download free E71 games from the Nokia OVI store! The games are not only for the E71 but for other models as well. I am not sure what other models are supported so I would not list them here.

This offer is for a limited time only. From what I have heard, it is only offered until January of next year. So if I were you, make haste and go to the Nokia OVI Store now!

Here is the list of free games offered. There are 10:

1. Assassin’s Creed™ Free Promo Action

   Description

   Assassin’s Creed - Jerusalem, 1191 A.D. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You play Altair, a disgraced Master Assassin, sent to kill eight men in order to end the Third Crusade. Along the way, you discover that the men share a dark secret – one that threatens not only the Holy Land – but the entire world. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   Asphalt 4 Free Promo Arcade

   Description

   Asphalt 4 – Face the world’s richest drivers in high-speed races through traffic. Choose among 10 dream cars and bikes from the world’s most prestigious manufacturers, and zoom through the streets of Monte Carlo, New York, Shanghai, Paris, and Beverly Hills to impose your style. Check your rides in your own garage and spend millions to tune them. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   Zombie Infection Free Promo Action

   Description

   Zombie Infection - Save New York from a virus attack that turns people into bloodthirsty zombies. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   BBD 2 Free Promo Arcade

   Description

   Have fun rediscovering this great cult game, totally updated for the first time. Besides offering visuals and animations never before seen in a puzzle game – ultra-realistic ball and pad controls, bricks creating stunning, dynamic shapes, and more, Block Breaker Deluxe 2 is also the only game of its kind with a spirit: its elaborate, colorful settings. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   Prince of Persia Free Promo Action

   Description

   Prince of Persia - The Prince is back in a new adventure where cooperation with the mysterious Elika will let you perform actions never before seen on a mobile. To save the world from a magical menace that has contaminated everything in its path, you must be ready for anything: ride a dragon, swing from high ropes and fight enemies in gigantic environments full of traps. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   Texas Hold’em Poker Free Promo Card & Casino

   Description

   Texas Hold’em Poker - Discover all the popular poker modes. Learn everything there is to know about winning hands, bluffing, and more. Also take advantage of interactive help available in all games that will give you the best advice on making the right decision at the right moment. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   Platinum Sudoku 2 Free Promo Puzzle

   Description

   The multi-award winning Platinum Sudoku 2 returns! 2,000,000 puzzles to solve. Monitor your progress with the daily performance chart! You hold all the essential options in the palm of your hand: 5 difficulty levels, Custom and Solver mode, automatic check, hints and more. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   Paris Nights Free Promo Adventure

   Description

   Paris Nights - Make all your dreams come true in the City of Lights, where adventures, love, and success await you. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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   RRR TV Party Free Promo Arcade

   Description

   Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party - Play through 12 different TV channels in a compilation of outrageously fun mini-games. Go on a hyperspace trip on the Science Channel. Add a photo and box your enemy on the Sports Channel. Jump into an action movie with Rabbid Jones, Grandpa Rabbid, or Splinter Rabbid. Get ready to go insane channel-hopping with the bunnies. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

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    Brain Challenge 2 Free Promo Puzzle

    Description

    Brain Challenge 2 - Brand new, jam-packed exercises within the acclaimed “Brain Challenge” brand for your well-being. This gameloftspecial is now free for you for a limited time only.

Fortunately for me, Sudoku is being offered as well. I am a big Sudoku addict and I thank Nokia and Gameloft for this =P

If you bought a Baby Einstein, then you might be eligible for the Baby Einstein recall. Disney is offering a full refund of $15.99 to anyone who purchased a Baby Einstein DVD between June 5, 2004 and Sept. 4, 2009. The reason behind this is prominent research shows that these videos are ineffective thus are worthless.

“We see it as an acknowledgment by the leading baby video company that baby videos are not educational, and we hope other baby media companies will follow suit by offering refunds.” said Susan Linn, director of Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood.

Really then, the secret to an intelligent baby relies not on any educational DVD but on the parents themselves. Train them right from a tender age and expect your babies to grow up as intellectual individuals.

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The PS3 Slim Release Date is on August 24, 2009 which is next week!! It would be selling at the price of $299. There is already a link to online stores offering them. Here is one.

This new PS3 baby includes a Blu-ray, a 120GB hard drive, a DualShock 3 gamepad, and HDMI support and I can’t wait.

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