Posted on December 27th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
Well it’s the obligatory “What I got for Christmas” blog. So I’ll list my Christmas loot, but not only that, I’ll also list what I GAVE to others for Christmas, because I like giving presents just as much, if not more than, getting them.
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Tags: Misc
Posted on December 23rd, 2008 by Cary Woodham
One of the best 16-bit Japanese RPGs is now available on the Nintendo DS. Can the RPG of the Ages stand the test of time? Read on to find out:
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Tags: Game Reviews
Posted on December 16th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
When I went to PAX, tucked away in a little corner of Destineer’s booth was a game with one of the weirdest names I have ever heard. I just had to try it out. Turns out it was a pretty fun demo. When I found out it was only going to be 20 bucks, I figured I’d give it a chance (though it is kind of a hard game to find). So what kind of game IS Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ? Read on to find out:
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Posted on December 13th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
Ever since it was released, the Wii console comes packaged with a surprisingly fun game to show off the capabilities of the Wii remote. That game is Wii Sports. Game makers have tried to imitate the fun of Wii Sports with their own motion controlled sports collections, but none have been as fun as the original. Now the ball has been passed to Big League Sports. Read on to find out if it has what it takes.
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Posted on December 13th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
After receiving a letter with a strange request from his missing uncle, Mortimer Beckett journeys to the haunted Beckett family mansion. His uncle asks him to search for pieces of a Ghost Machine hidden in the mansion. Now Mortimer is on a spooky scavenger hunt to find this mysterious machine, rid the mansion of ghosts, and rescue his uncle.
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Posted on December 9th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
Has the glut of games this holiday season got you worn out? Tired of slaying radioactive zombies and saving ungrateful princesses? Then what you need is a gaming vacation on a tropical island. Tropix for the DS is a smorgasbord of nearly a dozen relaxing casual games with a tropical twist.
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Posted on December 9th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
Run your own stylish boutique with Sally’s Salon on the Nintendo DS. It’s based on an online game, and similar to other popular customer management action games on the Internet like Diner Dash and Cake Mania.
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Posted on December 6th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
The Harvest Moon series of farming simulation console games have made many improvements and additions over the past ten years, but the basic gameplay idea has always been the same. Grow crops and raise farm animals for money, and make friends in the nearby town and possibly marry and start a family. But something always seemed amiss: action packed battles! Now that void has been filled with Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon for the DS. It’s one of the best Harvest Moon games yet!
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Posted on December 6th, 2008 by Cary Woodham
Neopets, those popular online virtual critters, are jumping off the computer and onto an adventure for the Nintendo DS, Wii, and PC (DS version reviewed here). But it’s not just any adventure, it’s a puzzle adventure. Neopets Puzzle Adventure is best described as Puzzle Quest for kids.
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Posted on December 2nd, 2008 by Cary Woodham
Ninjas have always been big in video games. Arcade game maker Taito (Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble) got an early start more than 20 years ago with The Legend of Kage. Now all the same high-jumping ninja action is back on your Nintendo DS with The Legend of Kage 2.
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Tags: Game Reviews
Well it’s the obligatory “What I got for Christmas” blog. So I’ll list my Christmas loot, but not only that, I’ll also list what I GAVE to others for Christmas, because I like giving presents just as much, if not more than, getting them.
When I went to PAX, tucked away in a little corner of Destineer’s booth was a game with one of the weirdest names I have ever heard. I just had to try it out. Turns out it was a pretty fun demo. When I found out it was only going to be 20 bucks, I figured I’d give it a chance (though it is kind of a hard game to find). So what kind of game IS Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ? Read on to find out:
Ever since it was released, the Wii console comes packaged with a surprisingly fun game to show off the capabilities of the Wii remote. That game is Wii Sports. Game makers have tried to imitate the fun of Wii Sports with their own motion controlled sports collections, but none have been as fun as the original. Now the ball has been passed to Big League Sports. Read on to find out if it has what it takes. 
After receiving a letter with a strange request from his missing uncle, Mortimer Beckett journeys to the haunted Beckett family mansion. His uncle asks him to search for pieces of a Ghost Machine hidden in the mansion. Now Mortimer is on a spooky scavenger hunt to find this mysterious machine, rid the mansion of ghosts, and rescue his uncle.
The Harvest Moon series of farming simulation console games have made many improvements and additions over the past ten years, but the basic gameplay idea has always been the same. Grow crops and raise farm animals for money, and make friends in the nearby town and possibly marry and start a family. But something always seemed amiss: action packed battles! Now that void has been filled with Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon for the DS. It’s one of the best Harvest Moon games yet!
