Nancy Drew Music

HeRinteractive used to sell the music from the games, in section. Like the first five games' music was in one collection then the next group in another, etc. Several of us wanted them to release the next collection, since the last one only contained the music up to The White Wolf of Icicle Creek or the Legend of the Crystal Scull (I forget).


However, since they set up the new download store, I can't find the old ones even!


Now, there are several others ways to listen to the music, even if you don't have time to play the game. People on YouTube have posted some of the tracks, some can be downloaded, and you can also play most on GirlDetective.org's iNancy.


But it would still be nice to have the official collections back, if not new ones to update all the way to Alibi in Ashes. In fact, it be fantastic if they came out with some kind of 25th game special super edition with the music from all the games. But, that's just me, how about the everyone else?


Cou

An Interview with Nancy Drew

Me: Hi Nancy. Before we get started, I'd just like to say, thank you so much for agreeing to do this. I know you recently had a bad experience with a reporter.


Nancy: Oh, I don't mind. If a didn't go to mechanics, just because I discovered one was swindling and almost got killed...well, you get the point...


Me: Ah...yeah, sure. So how do you feel about your recent case?


Nancy: Well...I got accused of burning down our historical town hall...naturally, I'm not really proud of that. I just feel lucky that I have such great friends to help me prove my innocence.


Me: Oh, I wouldn't expect it to be your favorite or anything! But that's a excellent way of looking at it. May I ask what if your favorite case though?


Nancy: *laughs* I'm not sure if I have one, they've all been really exciting- and scary at moments. I really enjoy the historical cases though, like when I found the lost diamond of Maria Antoinette, now that was a fun case!


Me: It's good to hear about your old cases. You're really been able to travel to a lot of different places, like Ireland and Italy. How are you feeling about your coming trip to Egypt?


Nancy: Oh, yes, I'm looking forward to it. Like I said, I like the historical mysteries. :D


Me: Well, that's about it. Thank you again for coming! And I hope you have lots of fun in Egypt!


Nancy: Thank you.


He he. :P


Cou

Bizarreness

Recently, I popped over to the popular names list for 1995, on the hunt for a character's name. Funny enough in the 160th spot for boy's names is Drew, and in girl's place is Nancy. ^.^


The list of bizarre Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys things goes on:


In Alibi in Ashes, you find three fingerprinting kits in Nancy's room. This may be picky, but why does she have three? It's not like they only work once... ^.~ Maybe party favors?


The Tonner Doll Company makes both Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys dolls. And Joe wears glasses!



Nancy's car in the 2007 movie is a 1960 blue Nash Metropolitan convertible. If you didn't get that, read the sentence again.



And then there's classic errors like the Ned mention in The Secret at Shadow Ranch... :D


Have you spotted any bizarre Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys things?


Cou

The Note

In the bonus edition of Alibi in Ashes, you can find a note from Ned to Nancy. It's hidden on the back of this picture frame:

Since those who don't have the special edition can't see the note, I figured I'd post it:

It's pretty sappy, but also sweet and very Ned-like. ^.~ It also reminded me of another note:

It's from a 2010 Valentine's Day contest HeR had. If you figured out the puzzle, it led you to the URL of the image. Back then, everyone thought that the note meant Nancy was heading home soon. Four games later, I guess she finally got that perfect evening. After the snooping. ;)

What's your thoughts? Do you have a favorite note?

Cou

ND26

Since it's been awhile since Alibi in Ashes was released, I think it's safe to talk about about ND26: Tomb of the Lost Queen.

I'm not really surprised by this, considering there were clues as early as Trail of the Twister. I am excited though.


From the preview it looks like a scary game, so it look like, at least for now, HeR is keeping the pattern scary/casual/scary/casual, and not moving the scary game back to the Fall spot quite yet. The graphics look pretty awesome. It doesn't look like a vacation with Bess and George, or Ned, but I kinda hope the Hardys are in it, since it's been way too long since we heard from them.


Your thoughts?


Cou

The Most Educational Game

Perusing the board today, I noticed this poll. So, Secret of the Scarlet Hand is the most educational game by popular vote. I can agree with that one, considering I've memorized the Mayan counting system because I've played that game so many times.


And that's just the tip the ice berg, the game manages to touch in on countless facts about Mayan history, including creating a new legend of it's own: the mystery surrounding the monolith. I won't spoil the game for anyone who hasn't played it, but your definitely not going to make it through the game without learning something. Like Morse code or about King Pacal.


The game isn't just chalk full of history, but also science. Anyone remember the chromatographic machine to analyze the hand print? Similar to the one in Alibi in Ashes? REAL! And so is cinnabar, and the Maya really did use it!


Anything else from the books or games someone has discovered to be real?


Cou

Alibi in Ashes- did "Where's Nancy?" finally get turned into a game?

One need look no farther than the Book Suggestions thread on the HeRinteractive message boards to see people what books people really want to be made into games.  Right up the top of the list is The Hidden Staircase, despite the fact it was already incorporated into the computer game version of The Secret of the Old Clock. Also on the top ten list, is the Girl Detective Supermystery Where's Nancy has been requested dozens of times, including my own vote.


HeR is famous for listening to it's fans, illustrated by all the times something has been suggested on the message boards, avidly supported, and turned into a game. MAC games anyone? 


So, naturally, the question is, when will they turn Where's Nancy into a game? Better question, how would they, considering Nancy is missing until the end of the book? Though, personally, I want a game based on Where's Nancy to get more involvement from Ned, Bess, and George, not to have Nancy disappear for the entire game.


Is any of this sounding familiar? In Alibi in Ashes, you get to play as Nancy, Ned, Bess, and George, much the same as in Where's Nancy, in which the story is told from the point of view of Nancy, Ned, Bess, and George! Another similarity: in Where's Nancy, Nancy stays trapped in one place for must of the book. In Alibi in Ashes, Nancy stays trapped in the police station for most of the game! True, the main plot of Where's Nancy and Alibi in Ashes are fairly different, but they do share similar elements.


What's your opinion? Do you see any other similarities, or alternatively anything radically different?


Cou

10 Reasons for Everyone to Play Alibi in Ashes

1. It's Nancy Drew. But, since you're reading this, that's obviously not enough.


2. It's Nancy Drew in River Heights. Still not enough? Fine...


3. It's Nancy Drew in River Heights with Ned, Bess, and George all helping. And you get to play as all of them. Got it yet? No? *rolls eyes*


4. Nancy's accused of a burning down the old town hall!


5. And Chief McGinnis shows up!


6. There's even an Brenda Carlton from the casefiles and Deirdre Shannon from the Girl Detective series!


7. And a older detective called Alexei Markovic, and a politician named Toni Scallari.


8. You get to explore the Drew home, including Nancy's room, and the police station!


9. Still don't believe me? Okay, I'll tell you the really great part: there's a ice cream parlor called Scoop, and you can order as much as you want!

10. It's awetastic. Seriously, you still don't believe me? Well, then you're just going to have check this out. ;)

Cou

Welcome to Sleuth Scoop!

Hi, I'm Cou.


My goal is to create a fun little blog about all things Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys. That means anything from thoughts on a Hardy Boys book I just read to how awesome the next Nancy Drew game will be. And, hopefully, you’ll feel like throwing in your thoughts too. :)


As far as the name, yes, I was inspired by the recent release of Alibi in Ashes, the new ND game. For anyone who hasn’t played the game, even non-ND fans, I definitely recommend it. It’s awetastic! 


In the game, Scoop is a little ice cream parlor where you can hang out and pick up leads- and ice cream. ^.^ I just hope I can provide the same service here, though, sadly, all ice cream will have to be on a digital basic. ;)

For now, I'll leave you with this. :) All credit to Herinteractive.


Cou