All posts tagged 'Misc'

Cary’s Best of DS, Part 5: Arcade Collections and Classic Remakes

With the upcoming launch of the 3DS in the US, I wanted to take a look back at my favorite games on the DS now that the handheld is in its twilight years. Last time on this blog series, we took at look at my favorite puzzlers and causal games. Since I love these next kinds of games, this time we’ll look at my favorite DS arcade collections and classic remakes!

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Cary’s Best of DS, Part 4: Puzzlers and Casual Games

With the upcoming launch of the 3DS in the US, I wanted to take a look back at my favorite games on the DS now that the handheld is in its twilight years. Last time on this blog series, we took at look at my favorite RPGs and quest adventures. This time we’ll look at my favorite DS puzzlers and casual games!

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Cary’s Best of DS, Part 3: RPGs and Quest Adventures

With the upcoming launch of the 3DS in the US, I wanted to take a look back at my favorite games on the DS now that the handheld is in its twilight years. Last time on this blog series, we took at look at my favorite platformers and DSiWare games. This time we’ll look at the best DS RPGs and quest adventures.

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For the Children

GamerDad is only about politics when it comes to the Right (Think of the Children!) or the Left (Nanny State!) as they pertain to children and media. But I am also a child advocate and while I agree and disagree with both sides of the political aisle, I’m especially alarmed by the GOP budget.  Specifically in how it cuts aid to the poor and children. Are you curious about how this can affect you? Well, I’ll let the Children’s Leadership Council fill you in:

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Cary’s Best of DS, Part 2: Peachy Platformers and DSiWare Delights

With the upcoming launch of the 3DS in the US, I wanted to take a look back at my favorite games on the DS now that the handheld is in its twilight years. Last time on this blog series, we took at look at my favorite sports and import games. This time we’ll look at the best platformers and DSiWare downloadable games.

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Pokemon Mall Tour

During February and March, Nintendo has been doing a Pokemon Mall Tour to promote the newest games in the series that just came out: Pokemon Black and White versions. This past weekend, the tour was at a mall near where I live, so I brought some of my little brothers and friends with me and took some fun pictures. Click here to read all about it!

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Okamiden Art Contest!

OKAMIDEN ART CONTEST DEADLINE IS OVER.  THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED.  WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY EMAIL.

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Cary’s Best of DS, Part 1: Sports & Imports

With the 3DS near launch, it’s clear that the regular ol’ Nintendo DS is in its twilight years. So, whenever that happens to a game console, I like to look back and list what I feel are the best games for that system. Since the DS had SO many great games, we’ll have to break this blog series up into parts. Today we’ll look at my favorite sports games and import titles for the DS.

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Pac-Man Toys in Wendy’s Kid’s Meals!

You’ll never believe this, but Wendy’s Kid’s Meal toys now feature Pac-Man! I guess I may be eating at Wendy’s a little more often now in the next couple of weeks! Click here to read more details!

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Boxer the ‘Unboxer’ Strikes Again!

Hi, I’m Boxer, the sock puppet puppy who loves to ‘unbox’ video games and show you what’s inside. In the past I’ve unboxed the collector’s edition of LittleBigPlanet 2 and Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Recently, Cary reviewed two games that have collector’s editions: Ys I & II Chronicles and Hyperdimension Neptunia. So here’s a double feature of what you get in those packages!

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