Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Strategy Guide (Book)
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Posted on November 18th, 2014 by
Call of Duty is one of the most successful and long-running first person shooter franchises out there, and now the latest in the series: Advanced Warfare, is now in stores. BradyGames has got your back with a strategy guide for the new entry, so let’s take a look at what you’ll find inside.
Tetrobot & Co. (Wii U)
Posted on November 17th, 2014 by
Help a cute red-headed female scientist maneuver a tiny robot through mazes in this downloadable puzzler for Wii U. Guide the little Psychobot by tapping on the Wii U gamepad to move him around the maze-like levels (you can also use the Wii U Pro Controller or Wii remote). Psychobot can suck up a limited supply of blocks by tapping on them, and carry them around to use later to solve puzzles and bypass obstacles.
Unplugged – Caverna: The Cave Farmers (Boardgame)
Posted on November 16th, 2014 by
Caverna: The Cave Farmers
Designer: Uwe Rosenberg
Publisher: Mayfair Games (in the US)
Ages: 12+
Players: 1-7
Time: 120 mins
(Review copy provided by Mayfair Games)
Videogaming has its rockstar designers like Sid Meier, John Romero, and Shigeru Miyamoto. Boardgaming has its own list of elite designers and Uwe Rosenberg is among them. Best known for two games, the popular family game, Bohnanza, and his deeper strategy game, Agricola. Agricola is ranked the fourth most popular boardgame at BoardGameGeek.com even though it released seven years ago. Rosenberg has produced a few titles since Agricola, but his newest, Caverna, returns to many of the mechanics and themes of Agricola. While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of gaming seen in Agricola, Caverna is a solid title and may be a better choice for those looking for a title where a player can make mistakes and still be able to bounce back.
Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay (3DS)
Posted on November 14th, 2014 by
Big Hero 6 is Disney’s newest computer animated feature film, and it’s like watching a rollicking two-hour long Saturday morning cartoon. Now you can continue the adventures of Hiro, Baymax, and the rest of the gang on the 3DS. This game isn’t based directly on the film, but rather a continuation of it. Battle bots are wreaking havoc on San Fransokyo, and it’s up to Hiro, Baymax, and their college friends to suit up and save the day once again in this 2-D action brawler platformer.
Unplugged: Timeline (Boardgame)
Posted on November 13th, 2014 by
There are educational activities that are presented as games, and games that are designed to be educational. Far too often, the former makes its way to the marketplace rather than the latter. This results in a negative attitude toward any game marked as “educational.” Thankfully, the series of games entitled “Timeline” contain an entertaining game while also stealthily teaching history.
Cary’s Top Ten Favorite Saturday Morning Cartoons!
Posted on November 13th, 2014 by
Lately I’ve been reading things about major networks taking off their Saturday morning cartoon lineup and whatnot. I don’t really know the details about all of it because news about Saturday morning cartoons just isn’t at the top of my radar anymore. But it got me to thinking about my favorite Saturday morning cartoons as a kid, so I decided to list my top ten. I think I did a blog like this before, but it’s been quite a while so I think it’s worth revisiting.
Power Rangers: Super Megaforce (3DS)
Posted on November 12th, 2014 by
Power Rangers have been delighting kids and fans of campy action on television and movies ever since the 90’s! And the basis for the show has been around much longer, as it originated in Japan in the 70’s! I can’t believe Power Rangers is still on TV, but apparently it is. And now you can join the adventures with Power Rangers: Super Megaforce, a simple arcade action brawler for Nintendo 3DS.
Felllice (iPad)
Posted on November 10th, 2014 by
Yes, you read that right. The title of this game has three L’s right in a row. Not sure if it’s pronounced Fell lice or what, but in this game you play as a simple circular cell and try to absorb other cells to be the biggest of them all. It’s available for download on the App Store and Google Play, but reviewed on iPad here.
The Legend of Korra (360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, PC)
Posted on November 7th, 2014 by
The Legend of Korra is a popular action-adventure cartoon on Nickelodeon. The animated series is a follow-up to the equally popular Avatar: The Last Airbender show on Nick. The Legend of Korra takes place many years after the original series and stars a young woman who has elemental-bending powers just like the original hero. Now you can join in the adventures with Korra in a game that takes place between the second and third seasons of the show. It’s available to download for many of today’s consoles, but reviewed on Xbox 360 here.
Petz Beach & Petz Countryside (3DS)
Posted on November 5th, 2014 by
Get ready to start your new life in a village by the seashore or in the country. But you won’t be alone! You’ll get to adopt a Petz pup to help you make friends and help the village grow! Petz Beach & Petz Countryside is like a cross between two different games: Nintendogs + Cats and Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It’s a virtual pet simulator like Nintendogs, where you use the stylus to take care of your new friends. But it’s also like Animal Crossing in that you and your Petz help out neighbors, catch fish, bugs, and shells for museums, and buy decorations for your house and village.
