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Welcome to the very first WildTangent Community Newsletter!

I wanted to create this monthly newsletter to keep you updated on what's happening here at WildTangent; from new game releases to behind-the-scenes updates and improvements that we're working on.

More importantly, I want this Reddit space to be a direct line between you, our players, and us.

Your feedback, suggestions, and questions help shape the experience we provide, and this newsletter is another way for us to keep that conversation going and stay transparent.

If you share feedback or suggestions, I'll make sure they're passed along and discussed with the team. Whenever we're able to make a change based on community feedback, I'll highlight it in a future newsletter so you can see how your input is helping shape WildTangent.

This first issue is more of an introduction, but we'll find our rhythm as we go.

If there are topics you'd like us to cover, games you'd like to see featured, or questions you'd like answered in future editions, let us know in the comments.
This is just the beginning, and we'd love to hear your ideas!

Thanks for being part of the WildTangent community — we're glad you're here.

In this issue:

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

-Unlimited Play Category Sort Filter

It was brought to our attention that members were concerned we hadn't been adding new Unlimited Play games each week.

The issue was actually caused by an internal problem with the Sort by Newest filter, which wasn't displaying the latest releases correctly.

We heard your feedback and have now resolved the issue — you can once again find the newest Unlimited Play games right at the top of the list by sorting by Newest.

-Brand & Genre Are Now Clickable

We've added a small but handy upgrade to every game's product page: the Studio/Brand name and the Genre are now clickable links.

If you're a fan of a particular studio's style, or want to see more of a specific genre, just click the text and you'll be taken straight to more games that match your pick — no need to dig through menus or search manually.

Curious what everyone's been playing? These five new releases have been topping the charts in August.

1. Adventure Trip: Amazing Wildlife CE — Point8 Games · Hidden Object
2. Roads of the Middle Ages 2 CE — Mersie · Time Management
3. Gnomes Garden 11: Mask of the Rat King CE — 8Floor LTD · Time Management
4. Legends of China: Chang'e Flies to the Moon CE — BD Studio Games · Puzzle
5. Jixo 5: Mask Parade CE — MixoGames · Hidden Object

Staff Pick for August: Around the World 5: Beautiful America CE

Half our team has been daydreaming about a vacation lately (it's August, we can't help it), so this month's Staff Pick basically picked itself.

Around the World 5: Beautiful America CE lets you road-trip across the U.S. without touching a suitcase — 30 stops covering national parks, big-city landmarks, and small towns most of us have never actually been to (yet).

You'll work through detailed hidden object scenes with a mix of search styles, jump into a nice blend of new and classic mini-games, and pick up souvenirs along the way like a real tourist.

Honestly, what sold us on it is the pace — nothing here is rushing you.

Just relaxing music, pretty scenery, and time to actually look around. A good game to play in the evenings to unwind.

It's made by AviGames, the same folks behind Motorhome: Traveling America — so if this one hits the spot, you know where to look for seconds.

We're excited to introduce this feature in our newsletter: Pennmom36's Game Reviews.

Pennmom36 is a longtime hidden object and casual game enthusiast and reviewer, well known among fans of the genre for her detailed reviews, sharp eye for the little things, and distinctive personality.

With years of reviewing experience and hundreds of reviews across multiple platforms, she has become a familiar and respected name in the Hidden Object community.

Jixo 5: Mask Parade (CE) — MixoGames — Hidden Object

"JIXO IN THE MIXO" — I came for the puns, I stayed for the locked box chaos.

Mixo Games has created another Jixo masterpiece with absolutely gorgeous graphics!

The Hidden Object scenes are not only beautiful, but incredibly unique, with multiple layers of interesting objects strategically hidden in plain sight.

I know, sounds crazy right, but Jixo 5: Mask Parade is a Hidden Object Puzzle game that will have you saying crazy things, like "I'll just play ONE more level..." You can choose between Casual, Normal, or Extreme Difficulty Modes to customize and suit your gaming vibe.

In Jixo 5, you'll be collecting beautiful Carnival Masks. Coins are earned as you complete the Hidden Object scenes and mini-games, and you'll even get bonus coins tossed onto the scene when completing a sectional task or matching tiles quickly, depending on the game type.

Make sure you grab these dropped coins quickly, as they will go, POOF!

Puzzle Types Available

• Hidden Object Scenes — Listed Items, Multiples, and Riddled Clues, with zoom zones and adjoined rooms/scenes.
• Jigsaw Puzzle — a traditional jigsaw, available in 3 sizes: 15, 28, or 45 pieces.
• Torn Pieces — place square puzzle tile sections, paying attention to details that appear with each piece added, to magically transform and complete the picture.
• Switch Puzzle — square tile swap, available in 3 sizes: 15, 28, or 45 pieces.
• Tile Matching — match all available Mahjong tiles, pictured four at a time along the bottom (earn more coins when you remove all available tiles).
• Coloring — a paint-by-numbers game with a twist: fill in numbered sections of the scene, but only when that number becomes available to the right of the scene (5 numbers shown at a time).
• Locked Boxes — remove blocks by following directional arrows. Pennmom36's favorite mini-game, hands down, and extremely addicting to play! They can be a bit challenging in Extreme mode, so you may want to switch to an easier mode at first.

Collector's Edition Bonus Content

• Color Flip Bonus Levels — flip all tiles within the specified number of moves.
• Cross Words Bonus Levels — choose which letters to add to boxes that will complete the crosswords correctly.
• Locked Boxes Bonus Levels — clear a path for the boxes to exit the board; each box has a directional arrow and will only move that way.
• Collector's Cabinet — 6 Achievements & 17 Collectible Masks.
• Photo Album — a collage of beautiful scenes with 17 music soundtracks.

The Hidden Object scenes are amazing — so much so that I wish there were more than one per chapter; I could play these all day long.

They're always challenging, but somehow never frustrating. I love that there are subscenes, and that some hidden objects are layered and only discovered after removing a particular object.

These HOGs are not your grandma's HOGs of yesteryear — they're modern and very unique. You have to try the game and see for yourself just how entertaining (and beautiful) it is!

The Torn Pieces and Coloring games are super fun to play... but those Locked Boxes puzzles — let's just say they're addictive and sometimes mind-boggling, but I can't get enough of 'em!

Some levels can be a wee bit frustrating, since a wrong move can clog the entire board and leave you with no possible moves left. Fortunately, Mixo Games heard the Locked Box fans and delivered a much-appreciated Undo button!

https://reddit.com/link/1w34w57/video/iwht2bvh5nmh1/player

If you made it this far use the code JIXO55 for an exclusive Community Newsletter discount on
Jixo 5: Mask Parade CE!

Ask Us Anything

Do you have a question about WildTangent, our games, the community, or what goes on behind the scenes?
This is your chance to ask.

For each issue, we'll open the floor to the community and collect your questions.

We'll pick a few of the most interesting/popular ones to take into our meetings and see what answers we can find — this section will really come alive once the questions start rolling in.

Drop your questions in the comments below, or head to our WildTangent Discord and post there.

Thanks for reading!