You’ve stumbled into a Time Machine and landed back at your old Family PC.

It’s the early 2000s. The phone line is free, Nobody is waiting for their turn and you have got the whole evening.

What’s the first thing you’re doing?

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Welcome back to the WildTangent Community Newsletter — Issue No. 2!

Summer is officially behind us now, but September brought plenty to keep us busy. A strong lineup of new releases, a fresh Staff Pick, and Pennmom36's latest review are all waiting for you below.

We recently hit the 100-member mark here on our Subreddit. This might seem small to some, but to us it's a big step; it has been a pleasure watching this community grow from the very start and I am excited to see what the future holds.

Personally, I will be celebrating this monumental feat with a Pizza by the fire.

Thank you to everyone who left feedback on our first issue, it means a lot, and some of your comments are already shaping what's in this one.

With the days getting shorter and that Autumn chill setting in, it feels like the right time to grab a blanket, pick a game, and get cozy with us.

This issue:

• 🔧 Behind the Scenes Updates
• 🆕 Top New Releases
• 🏆 Staff Pick for September
• ⭐ Game Review — Pennmom36
• 💬 Q&A

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-1-Week Free Trial for Wild Membership

That's right, Wild Membership now comes with a 1- Week Free Trial. So you can dip your toes in and test the water, before committing to a monthly subscription.

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What you can expect from the trial...

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-Case Closed: Vacation Adventures Launch Issue Solved!

Some of you had trouble launching Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 18 and the Vacation Adventures Mega Bundle. Thank you for your patience and for the reports you sent in, which helped us crack the case!

The culprit was a Microsoft component that was missing on some computers. If a game won't start for you, reach out to our Support Team and they'll walk you through a quick fix — it only takes a couple of minutes.

We're also working on an update that will include this component automatically, so future players won't need this step.

Happy adventuring, Rangers!

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The votes are in (well, the sales are) — here are September's top 5 new releases.

1. Argonauts Agency 15: Curse of Wishes CE — 8Floor LTD · Time Management
2. MatchVentures 4 — Suricate Software · Match 3
3. Cruise Adventure: Hidden Journey CE — AviGames · Hidden Object
4. The Harmony Chronicles: Elixir Revolution CE — JetDogs Studios · Hidden Object
5. Roads of the Middle Ages 2 — Mersie · Time Management

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Staff Pick for September: Big Adventure: Trip to Europe 10 CE

Apparently the Team hasn't gotten over last month's travel bug — this time we're packing up for Europe!

Big Adventure: Trip to Europe 10 CE takes you through 20 iconic destinations, from sun-soaked French vineyards to snow-capped Alps, ancient ruins in Greece, and bustling German cityscapes. It's basically that gap year trip to Europe you always meant to take, without ever leaving the house.

Along the way you'll hunt down hidden objects, collect souvenirs and stamps from every stop, and work through a solid stack of mini-games and puzzles.

The Collector's Edition throws in 8 bonus locations, 8 new mini-games, and 12 extended puzzles, plus wallpapers, a relaxing music player, and an expanded souvenir gallery if you want to keep the trip going a little longer.

Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or just someone who likes pretending to travel from the couch, this one's an easy recommend — no passport, no jet lag, and most importantly, no lost luggage.

It's made by AviGames — the same studio behind last month's Staff Pick, Around the World 5: Beautiful America.

Apparently they really want us all on vacation this year.

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Pennmom36 is back with another review! If you missed her introduction last issue, she's a longtime Hidden Object enthusiast known for her sharp eye for detail and refreshingly honest takes —

I'd trust her reviews with my life at this point.

Mirrors of Deception: The Price of Art (CE) — JetDogs Studios — Hidden Object

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MIRRORS OF DECEPTION: THE PRICE OF ART ~COLLECTOR'S EDITION~

Cracking the case as I wade through piles of deceptive clutter! JetDogs Studios returns with another game in the Mirrors of Deception series. Fans of Shopping Clutter will find that The Price of Art uses the same concept, with less cartoonish graphics and a whodunit mystery to solve.

The Whodunit Plot Thickens:

Agatha Hastings receives an unexpected call from her mentor, Professor Lionel Greaves, who informs her that the Harrington Museum has requested his expertise to verify the authenticity of a painting set for auction. However, Agatha immediately senses something off in the professor’s tone. Trusting her instincts, she heads to the museum—only to discover that Professor Greaves has been found dead. There's only one way to solve this case ... we'll have to sort through a massive amount of random junk and throw the objects onto a conveyor belt before the timer runs out 🤣

Difficulty Modes:

EASY MODE: Zen is all about de-cluttering with No Time Limits. (I'm starting to think this case is a setup and the museum has just gone to great lengths to have me organize their junk?)

REGULAR MODE: If you're in the mood for a bit more challenge, the regular mode sets the pace with a Timer. The faster you play, the more points you'll receive. (The museum better dedicate an entire wing in my honor)

Game Deets:

The main game features 20 chapters, each containing 7 Clutter levels and a unique puzzle. Completing each puzzle grants the player a crucial clue needed to ultimately solve the case. (And hopefully explains how the museum got so cluttered in the first place?) Puzzles range from Square Tile Swapping versions to Memory Match games, any of which can be easily skipped.

Vincent van Gogh Would Be Starry-eyed!

The Starry Night doesn't come close to the number of stars scattered throughout each and every cluttered level! Seriously, the number of Stars needed to fill the Hint Meter seems a bit excessive! I'm not gonna lie, the Stars kind of annoy me because there are so many Hint Stars in every level. I spend the first minute or two clicking the stars just to get rid of them because they are in the way. (I don't have time for this; I've got a murder to solve AND I've got to declutter an entire museum, folks!)

Clutter Styles:

• Matching Pairs
• Matching Pairs of Different Sizes and/or Colors
• Matching Pairs Same Size Different Colors
• Matching Pairs 1 Colored/1 Pastel Colored
• Matching Triples
• Matching all 4 Partial Sections of each Item
• Matching Identical Objects in Pastel (no details, just pastel colors)
• Remove Objects in a Category-Masks-Statues-Clothing (Bottles-Paper-Inedible-Food-Bottles, etc.)

Objects can be moved by clicking and dragging them on most levels. Sometimes, objects cover the entire scene; other times, they appear in cluttered piles. On certain levels, objects may rotate around a circle or shuffle randomly to different locations, adding to the challenge.

Collector's Edition Extras:

The Collector's Edition has a Bonus Investigation to solve across 7 additional Chapter Levels (56 extra levels), 30 Bonus Puzzles, Wallpapers, and Music Soundtracks

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Tempted? Use the Code MIRROR55 for an exclusive newsletter discount!

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It's hard to ignore that the theme for last issue's Q&A was bringing back old WildTangent classics.

On bringing back retro classics:

We're flattered that people resonate with our classics so much and are asking for a re-release — titles like Dark Orbit 2001 and Space Rocks clearly still mean a lot to this community, and that means a lot to us too.

We can't make any promises here — there's a lot to consider.

What we can say is that the requests do not go unheard. The best starting point is for us to see high demand behind a specific title — from there, we can look at the next steps.

Moral of the story is: the more people asking for the same game, the stronger it gets, so if there's a game you'd love to see again, tell us!

And honestly, this is one of the reasons I'm happy we have this newsletter, it gives you all a real chance to voice what you want.
Don't be shy, and let us know what it is you'd like to see!

Got a question for next issue?

• Drop it in the comments below
• Ask directly in our WildTangent Discord , Or just stop by to chat — no question required!

Coming soon....

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We are really excited about this one...stay tuned!

Happy Monday, everyone!

This week we've got a treat for our monthly subscribers: 50% off Time Management games!

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So if you have a WildTangent Membership and you're in the mood to revisit an old favourite or fancy trying something new, now is a good time to pick up a few games for your collection.

Not subscribed yet? You can now try our monthly subscription FREE for 7 days!

Try out the perks, explore the game library and see what you think. No charge for the first 7 days, and you can cancel anytime.

Already have a game in mind? Let us know in the comments what you're thinking of picking up!'

Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far! It’s been great watching this community grow from the seed, and there’s still much more growing to be done!
Thanks for being part of it.
Here’s to the next 100!

The clock is ticking, post your questions on our Discord> Q&A for September or via the Community News August 2026 comments.
Nothing is off the table, so make it count!

Do you stick with games to the end, or bounce between a few and never quite finish them?

Personally, I have a big selection of unfinished games..

I am curious if this is a common habit or if most people here are more disciplined about finishing what they start.

Hey everyone.
We have recently created a Discord Server, for anyone who plays or who has played WildTangent games and wants a place to talk about them (or just hang out).

So far the server's got:

• #general-chat and #game-recommendations for talking about the games
• #wt-nostalgia and #screenshots-and-memories for old favorites
• A monthly newsletter Q&A (#wildtangent-newsletter-q-and-a) where you can ask the team questions directly and actually get answers

If that sounds like your thing, come say hi: WILDTANGENT DISCORD

Hey everyone.
We have recently created a Discord Server, for anyone who plays or who has played WildTangent games and wants a place to talk about them (or just hang out).

So far the server's got:

• #general-chat and #game-recommendations for talking about the games
• #wt-nostalgia and #screenshots-and-memories for old favorites
• A monthly newsletter Q&A (#wildtangent-newsletter-q-and-a) where you can ask the team questions directly and actually get answers

If that sounds like your thing, come say hi: WILDTANGENT DISCORD

Which WildTangent Classic Would You Want Remastered?

If you could pick one classic WildTangent title to get a remaster, which one would it be?

What made it special?, Comment your pick and tell us why it's the one.

No exams. Just great deals.

School's back in session, but don't worry — we're not assigning homework, just handing out great prices on games.

Save up to 50% off this Saturday only at WildTangent

Consider it extra credit for your backlog.

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If you haven't checked out the WildTangent Community Newsletter yet, go and give it a read!

If you have, don't forget — we're collecting questions for the Q&A section.

Drop yours in the Newsletter comments or you can visit our WildTangent Discord and ask there.

I'm looking forward to putting my colleagues on the spot, so don't hold back!

Which game had you waiting in anticipation for your turn?
and were you patiently waiting your turn, or were you the one hogging the computer!?

We're the community behind WildTangent Games — casual and hidden

object games, match-3, time management, cards, and more. We have just

launched our Discord and we are looking to grow the community!

What's inside:

💬 General chat — talk games, share what you're playing, meet other players

📰 Newsletter Q&A — ask us anything, and your question might get

answered in our monthly newsletter

🛠️ Tech help — got an issue with a game? We've got you covered

📢 Announcements — new releases, updates, and newsletter drops

Join here: https://discord.gg/4C7kCTvmr

WildTangent Games Discord

We're the community behind WildTangent Games — casual and hidden

object games, match-3, time management, cards, and more. We have Just

launched our Discord and we looking to grow the community!

What's inside:

💬 General chat — talk games, share what you're playing, meet other players

📰 Newsletter Q&A — ask us anything, and your question might get

answered in our monthly newsletter

🛠️ Tech help — got an issue with a game?

📢 Announcements — new releases, updates, and newsletter drops

We're brand new, so you'll be one of the first here and we appreciate you stopping by.

Join here: https://discord.gg/4C7kCTvmr

Which game had you waiting in anticipation for your turn?
and were you patiently waiting your turn, or were you the one hogging the computer!?

Hey Everyone,

Wanted to share this for anyone who might be interested — our first ever newsletter:
Community News August 2026.

It's just a first step, but I'm excited to see where this goes and hear any comments or questions you have. Please give it a read if its your cup of tea!