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G5 Entertainment, the “new game a week” people, recently announced the release of Special Enquiry Detail: The Hand That Feeds for Mac OS. Special Enquiry follows New York Detectives Cathy Turino and Brody Lamont as they attempt to solve the murder of a wealthy benefactor’s daughter. Who done it? We don’t know, but you can rest assured that the solution will involve the rotation of puzzle pieces and the location of many obscure objects in some amazingly messy rooms.

G5 states that the game features 12 “intriguing” chapters covering 30 locations. 25 mini games should keep budding sleuths busy for a while. Early reviews have been mixed due to poor voice acting, so hidden object fans may want to check out the free version on the App Store before buying. Special Enquiry Detail: The Hand That Feeds is available for $6.99 USD.

You know, there comes a time when some things just have to be said for the good of the gaming community…now is that time. Here at iGame Radio we feel that the whole hidden object genre needs a creative shot in the arm. We have solved enough murder cases, fled enough spooky houses, and explored enough lost islands to last us a lifetime. Enough is enough already! Instead of making another murder-mystery why not feel free to pick from one of these three great ideas:

Lost Race: Protagonist Mel Unser has finally made it to the the Super Mega Rally, but doesn’t stand a chance of winning unless he locates his lost tires, suspension, flame retardant suit, checkered flag, and his wedding ring which he misplaced in a condemned Nascar bar during a pre-race drinking binge.

Hidden Shopping: Oh no! Your wife has left you alone in the All-Night Food Mart with nothing but a hand-written shopping list! Having never explored past the micro-brew beer section of the supermarket you are now forced to brave the mysterious depths of the fruit and cereal aisles in an effort to complete your wife’s list before she returns from the restroom and forces you to spend all eternity comparing low calorie yogurt brands.

Lost Stuff: You have finally rented a new apartment after spending two years with the sloppiest roommate ever! Daringly locate your alarm clock, video game system, TV, and other personal effects while carefully avoiding your ex-roommates dirty socks and undergarments.

The world is rife with possibilities. Hell, you could even make a hidden object game out of searching for ideas for hidden object games!