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I was planning on spending this weekend drinking beer and grilling food up on my balcony considering it's the fourth of July and all, but after hearing about this, I couldn't help but think I might have to reserve an hour for a little gaming -- and pay absolutely nothing to do so!

Sega has announced that in the spirit of this patrotic holiday, they will be giving away the iPhone/iPod version of Columns Deluxe all weekend. I'm not sure what Columns has to do with good old American spirit, but you know, I don't care, because it's free and that rules.

The second best thing here (other than it being free, of course) is that you also get Puyo POP for free with it, so it's not one, but two games free. Head to the App store to grab it starting tomorrow and lasting through Sunday. O happy day!


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Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 07/02/2009 19:47
AWESOME
Magnalon's Avatar
Magnalon at 07/02/2009 20:03
I wish I had an iPhone. Columns is my 2nd favorite puzzle game (next to Super Puzzle Fighter).
killias2's Avatar
killias2 at 07/02/2009 20:17
When does this start?
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Doomsday Forte at 07/02/2009 20:22
I kinda have this already (gem-themed multipack called GameBox Gems which oddly enough I also got for free) but I will be picking this up for sure. :D
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Kraid at 07/02/2009 20:51
Fun fact : I've spent 1 hour and a half getting the trophy for columns in Sonic's Genesis Collection.

I won't touch this goddamn game evar ageeN!
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Kryptinite at 07/02/2009 21:11
I'll be there!!!
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MrSadistic at 07/02/2009 22:32
usa usa usa usa
Jon B's Avatar
Jon B at 07/02/2009 22:59
:awesome:
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Doomsday Forte at 07/02/2009 23:54
My App Store page is now open to the game so I can fervently check to see if the price has gone down. ...then again, AppSniper will tell me too, but this is more fun. Two and a half star rating doesn't scare me!

I mean, I've seen reviews lambasting something and having a five star rating, or "zomg i luv tis game" gets one star. Buh?
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Chicken008 at 07/03/2009 00:32
Fourth of July is a silly holiday name, why do people use it?
Monodi's Avatar
Monodi at 07/03/2009 00:41
@Chicken008

Because it is

AMERICAN.
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TheToiletDuck at 07/03/2009 06:58
puyo pop!! Awesome!!! How dare that be 'an honorable mention'. It's twice the game columns is.
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TheToiletDuck at 07/03/2009 07:02
Or at least this would be cool if applies to the UK store too (which i have my doubts it will given the price)
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ajaxender at 07/03/2009 21:47
@ToiletDuck - I just got it for free from the NZ store, so it should be free everywhere. Yay!
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