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<title><![CDATA[By: sue]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-407449</link>
<description><![CDATA[referring to ur comment above about how long that game has been on this site is not mush beta today is the 21/11/12 the last free game was the 18 and if u look at the dates of the games above you will see there all ova the place with the dates i think i will find another site,casue once again i have missed OUT


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They are not all over the place.  Games are given away  virtually every weekend.  The last    several weeks we've had some hiccups when the team have failed to get a game on one of the days, but generally we've had a good run of games since over a year ago.  There was a period back in 2011 when we didn't get any games for about 3 weeks, but since then  we've hardly missed a weekend.  

It's your prerogative not to bother visiting again, but that is like cutting off your nose to spite your face.  Only you will lose out on the times  there are games given away.   You will not find another site like this that gives away  games  with no dangers of  toolbar installations or  browser opening up when you close a game down.   or   your home page being hijacked.  (MyPlayCity, FreeGamePick, Jenkat games and Gametop)
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:42:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: sue]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-407444</link>
<description><![CDATA[Well once again i have missed out on Games and only because they are not put up every day like the site suggests GAMEGIVEAWAYOFTHEDAY it is now the 21 and the last game that was uploaded was on the 18th..now that i have complained they will put them up 2 days in a row but after that it could be up to a week....well done

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I've tried to explain countless tmes that  due to the recession the game giveaway team  have been unable to secure enough games to be able to post a game every day.  it's been like this  since April 2008.  We get games virtually every weekend;  so   make sure you visit  Saturday and Sunday and perhaps you'll find something you'll like.  

There really is no need to  be so sarcastic  over this issue.  Afterall the site has given away over a thousand games since it started back in 2006.


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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:36:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: Dale]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-405234</link>
<description><![CDATA[While trying to install the game the activating screens comes up then a "failed to launch the program" box. This has happened the past 2 days, but Saturdays giveaway finally installed.


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Sorry for the very late reply.  This problem has already been covered.  Also check the FAQ's section that I linked to in my review above.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:45:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: Joe Hurdle]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-405215</link>
<description><![CDATA[I did give this a thumbs up --- and it does have great graphics --- but 20 minutes later, this:  

  Problem Event Name:	APPCRASH
  Application Name:	The Great Pharaoh.exe
  Application Version:	0.0.0.0
  Application Timestamp:	4d443d31
  Fault Module Name:	The Great Pharaoh.exe
  Fault Module Version:	0.0.0.0
  Fault Module Timestamp:	4d443d31
  Exception Code:	c0000005
  Exception Offset:	0005d820
  OS Version:	6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
  Locale ID:	1033
  Additional Information 1:	fd00
  Additional Information 2:	ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
  Additional Information 3:	fd00
  Additional Information 4:	ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160

Sorry.



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No need to be sorry.  Can't tell what the problem is.  Have you defraged lately?  Sometimes badly fragmented drives can casue problems.  Sorry for the late reply.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:22:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: grammie2thecat]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-405185</link>
<description><![CDATA[hello all, i know it is kind of late for a comment...but i have been busy all day and just now had a chance to download this game...i played a few levels and i think it is an average match 3 game...i read the help file so i knew that if i matched next to a mummy i could expect to lose gold and have some blocks frozen, but i found that sometimes it did and sometimes it did not, i could not find a pattern to that, but hopefully once i play more it will become clear to me.  
i would like to thank ggotd and star ashes for their generosity and i would especially like to thank whiterabbit for all his work in his reviews and letting us know of alternate games to play.  quite honestly if he did not do what he does, i probably would have stopped coming here a long time ago.  i understand the pain he suffers, i have similar trouble (though not from an accident), so i know that at times this must seem an impossible task to do, which makes his contributions nothing short of amazing.  
with that said i would just like to say thank you again to all





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Thankyou for your feedback.  Sorry about the late reply.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:50:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: Terri]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-405169</link>
<description><![CDATA[Whiterabbit, I know it's late but I just want to thank you for your excellent reviews. Even when you've indicated you're not feeling well, you still provide enough information to decide if a game is of interest. 

I also like all the extra links you include to other games. I'm only interested in a few types of games so like having that reference if I decide not to download the current giveaway.

Normally I don't comment unless I actually try something, but in case the developer checks feedback, I wanted to explain why I didn't download today's game. 

Match 3 games are my favorite. Unfortunately, it has been made clear today's game does not have an untimed mode. I play games to de-stress so the last thing I need is a timed game. I decided not to download this game for that reason. I hope the developer considers creating a relaxed mode in all games they design in the future.



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Thankyou Terri  :)  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:30:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: watcher13]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-405047</link>
<description><![CDATA[WR, can you email me the password to my watcher13b forum account at your convenience? I can't seem to get it to work. I may have been too dense to understand the clue you gave me on the password you set. Couldn't get any permutation to work. And I don't get the passwords sent to me on my other email. Maybe I entered that email wrong, but "recover password" doesn't work. Get no email. Or please delete my original watcher13 account so I can recreate it. That may fix it. Nothing I post or PM on the original account works, and I can't even get in on the new account. No hurry. Whenever you get a moment.



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Will do. Sorry for the late reply.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:55:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: watcher13]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-405035</link>
<description><![CDATA[Meant to post this earlier, but may still help some Mac owners. Realore has a couple of Mac deals this week. Email doesn't say how long they will last. For the home Mac, a special on the popular Jane's Hotel series. Looks like the original Jane's Hotel is free. Jane's Hotel Family Hero (the 2nd I believe) is 60% off and Jane's Hotel Mania (probably the 3rd) for 40%. But I can't be sure the original is free. As a PC user, can't get that far into the Mac store. Also for Ipad/Iphone owners, a 2 for 1 sale on the equally popular Farm Mania. Can get 1 for both phone and pad, and 2 for pad for .99 total for both.

Now to today's game: Odd. Match3 with difference. Gonna vote yes. It's a little odd/awkward for me, though probably up some others alleys, as I'm used to survival based match3s were you try and survive by avoiding various pitfalls and scoring is secondary. Those are a little more of a mind turnoff type. Here scoring is paramount while trying to avoid the mummy pitfalls. And, other than growing ice in some, most match 3s give you all the pitfalls in the beginning, rather than putting yourself in the position of making things considerably worse for yourself, as the mummys do here.
Haven't read the posts today, other than WR's conclusion. Many folks may have figured it out, but I don't find the mechanics of the mummys ice creation exactly clear. Some types of matches next to them seem to trigger them, some don't. Strategy seems to be to find ways of avoiding them - matching away from them if u can, or trying to maneuver 3 together. Other than that, seems best to stay away from them. A little unfair on documentation. Didn't mention the black ice block mummys, where you can't see the frozen tokens to make matches to them. Or the turning blocks to stone mummys, though you can move them and match them. Basically, just makes it harder because you can't rely on seeing the color to match on the "stoned" tiles. No warning on either, and perhaps future surprises.
Not too worried about the graphics. That's nice, but don't care that much in a match 3, too busy matching. Lol. However, the red and orange pieces a little difficult to differentiate, also the stone blocks. But that could be my old, failing, darkish monitor, too. I agree with 6.5, as documentation is 6, and play is 7 to me. Other things, like looks, are important, but I give less weight. Since match3 are repetitive mind turn off/relaxing games, replayability is by nature high, if you can stand to play at all.
Music is a little arcadish stereotypically mock Egyptian, although that could be purposely tongue in cheek. In any case, don't find it annoying. Swells near end of clock running out, perhaps intentionally, which I'd say is good.

BTW, I agree that Vertex errors are definitely related to DirectX and and update will clear it up. Think it's actually part of the Direct3d rendering routines, even on 2D games. But just a guess/observation.



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Thankyou for your feedback.  Sorry about the late reply.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:35:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: delenn13]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-404968</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dear sweet furry, long eared Wabbit,

Here's a giant hug across the waters just because. 

I already had this game and it runs fine on Win7 64 bit. (I guess I should complain since I had both games this week..NOT!) It's not one of the best match 3s but it will keep you busy for a while. If they wanted to make one improvement..they should add a Zen/untimed mode of some sort.

Thanks Star Ashes and GGOTD for the game. Thanks Wabbit for the review and I like you giving all the game info you do. I can send others to the page for reference.  Since Dec 2006 I have learned many things from you. You gave me the courage to try other types of games I would have never tried if not for your explanations and nudging.

Hugs to the family also...




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Thankyou Delenn.  :)]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:06:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[By: Zen]]></title>
<link>https://game.giveawayoftheday.com/the-great-pharaoh-3/#comment-404844</link>
<description><![CDATA[SOFTWARE_VERTEXPROCESSING error shown when trying to run program.  Using Windows 7 Starter.  Anyone else able to get the program to run on this operating system?

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SVP has something to do with direct X so I'd first  reinstall  the latest version of Direct X 11.  If that doesn't cure the problem try updating  your graphics drivers.   Another cause could be that your graphics card isn't  connected properly.  turn off  the computer, disconnect from the mans,  touch  some metal piping  such as   central heating pipes or taps (to discharge any  static), then make sure  your graphics card is  in its  socket fully.  It may not be sitting fully in the socket.  If you aren't sure whether you have a card, check the back of your computer.  If  you are using a card, the  monitor cable will connect to one of the bays rather than the motherboard proper.  another way to check is to open the Direct X diagnostics pane by typing dxdiag in the search field.  Click on the  dxdiag  icon  then open up the display tab.  you should be able to see whether you are using a card or an onboard graphics   chip.  

Failing all of the above    try  defragging your hard drive. That  may cure the problem.
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:20:45 -0500</pubDate>
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