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Posted on November 19th, 2009 by
OK everyone, it’s time to get out your safety scissors and juice boxes (mmmm…Ecto Cooler…), because in this blog, we’re all going to become little kids again for a short while. Recently I reviewed several Nick Jr. games, and it got me to thinking about other good educational games and TV shows I’ve enjoyed. So I thought I’d talk about them on this blog.
My Mom Goes to the Nintendo World Store in NYC!
Posted on November 18th, 2009 by
One bad thing about business trips is that you might get to travel to a new city or country, but since you’re on the clock, you might not be able to leave the hotel or convention center. My mom just got back from a business trip to New York City, and she had never been there before. Luckily, when she wasn’t working, she was able to find time to see lots of sights: Times Square, the FAO Schwartz toy store, and more. But one store she went to that I’m most jealous about is the Nintendo World Store!
EA Active & GamerMom
Posted on November 18th, 2009 by
We were at a local GameStop. I had enough trade in value to buy everybody a game. I picked up Tekken 6 + special controller, Henry picked Mario & Sonic Olympic Winter Games for DS, Maggie picked My Sims Party for DS, and GamerMom? Her first chance to just BUY a game. Indulge in her curiosity? What does SHE buy? EA Active. An excercise game for the Wii. Here’s her take!
Game Review: Wii Fit Plus (Wii)
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by
I was late to the Wii Fit party. I had heard about the peripheral, but my enjoyment of casual games didn’t quite draw me in. Fast forward six months after the game released, and I had read enough raving reviews (here and elsewhere) about the fun and exercise that can be had with the Wii Fit. Proof of its popularity, even six months after its release it was still hard to find a copy of the game. After a month of shopping around I bought a copy and haven’t looked back. Nintendo knows when they have a good title on their hands, and has recently released an update to the original Wii Fit that expands gamer options.
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Game Review: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom (Wii)
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by
A greedy king has stolen all the crystals that give color to the world, and now all the hues in the land are fading. It’s up to Dora and Boots to find the crystals and give color back to the world. Based on the new Nick Jr. TV special, Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom for Wii is best described as your child’s first 2-D platform jumping video game adventure.
Best Animated Film
Posted on November 16th, 2009 by
The Academy has released their noms for Best Animated Feature – usually this came down to a no-brainer. Pixar wins! Except for the year when Shrek beat Monster’s Inc (which is a fact that grows more absurd each year), this has been Pixar’s main category. This year is different. This year there’s lots of competition.
Game Review: Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Super Game Day (Wii)
Posted on November 16th, 2009 by
Kai-Lan and her animal friends love to play together on Nick Jr. Now you can join them for fun and games with Super Game Day on the Nintendo Wii.
Game Review: Dora Puppy (DS)
Posted on November 15th, 2009 by
Nick Jr. starlet Dora the Explorer has a new pet! Dora loves her new puppy Perrito. Now your child can help Dora feed, clean, and play with her canine pal. And maybe even help Perrito try and win a trophy at the big Puppy Club Fair in this Nintendo DS pet simulation game designed for very young children.
Borderlands
Posted on November 14th, 2009 by
Recently I popped in the PS3 version of Borderlands. I spent a little while in Pandora, which is where your mercenary foursome are treasure hunting. Lets see, Borderlands is post-apocalyptic science fiction mostly about survival. Players, up to four, can play together to accomplish goals in a RPG meets arcade action kind of way. Is it offensive? Does the M-rating fit? 15-year olds want to know!
Game Review: WorldShift (PC)
Posted on November 14th, 2009 by
Sometime in the 21st century, a mysterious meteorite known as Shard Zero crashes on Earth, ending all civilization. One thousand years later, the ruminants of Shard Zero continue to warp, reshape, and mutate the planet. Humans live in five mega-cities trying to eke out a living from day to day while magical tribes and aliens roam the wilderness. Play as three different races in this real-time strategy game as you battle for supremacy and discover the truth behind Shard Zero.
