Reviewing games for a living has been a big part of my career so far, and this leads me to the reason for writing this post. There are squillions of games being released these days, especially online, so Eric and I thought it would be a good idea to let you know about one or two choice gaming morsels each week. Our choices won’t be based on any particular brand, but they will have a family-friendly appeal… so even though I’m loving Wolfenstein on my iPhone right now, you won’t hear me mention it on here. I won’t hint at the nifty control system. Or my hopes of iPhone Quake being released. Nope, not one word. Anyway, without further ado, let’s get on with the gaming.

Let’s start with a current favorite of mine, and quite a topical game right now – Sneeze. It’s a simple game; just move the little fellow around the map, find a spot where there’s plenty of people, and….Atchoo! Sneeze on them. Get people infected and then they’ll sneeze on someone, and they’ll sneeze on someone else, and so on. Each map has a certain amount of people you’ve got to pass the sniffles on to before moving onto the next round, and some people are easier to infect than others, but the trick is, you’ve only got one sneeze to blast, so time it wisely.

Games like Sneeze offer that magical blend of instant gratification and simplicity that really makes me smile. Granted, you’re not likely to develop a long-term addiction to the game; it’s only got a handful of levels, but as an quick hit of concentrated gaming that anyone can play from beginning to end in a ten-minute break, it’s a fine example of casual gaming at its best.