Wii Game Giveaway – Coming Soon!!

Stay tuned and check back because we’re getting ready to announce our Holiday Giveaway of one of our Top Picks for 2008. More soon!

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Notice to Alan Schwarz – You Forgot Super Mario Galaxy

As I sipped my morning coffee today, I chuckled as I read an article entitled, “Space Invaders, You’ve Met Your Match.” Space Invaders was one of my first loves in the gaming world. I remember feeding rolls full of quarters into the stand-alone game kiosk.  Ahh…those were the days. NOT! What a waste of quarters! [...]

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2008 Top Picks – Video Games for Tweens

UPDATE: For this year’s (2009) selections, click here. ___________________________________ My family loves video games.  My obsession began back in the 80s with Mario and Donkey Kong (and yes, I even played Pong).  It continues today with my iPhone applications, particularly Wurdle and Tetris.  My entire family now shares my fondness for technology, gadgets and video [...]

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Our Family's Latest Favorite Video Game

Have you heard about this game? It has a strange name, funky characters, but provides a unique gaming experience, and my kids are having a blast with PS3′s new release called … We recommend the game for tweens and up for its “create” mode, where kids become the little sackperson shown on the cover of [...]

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Fun Games for Family Time

Why so few posts lately?  It’s August and I’m on vacation, relaxing with the family. Lazy days at the beach are absolutely wonderful, but we’ve been faced with more than a few rainy days.  What’s a family to do?  It’s yet another example of that saying, “It is what it is.”  We can’t change the [...]

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WiiFit – Worth It?

When I first heard about a balance board used as part of a video game for the Nintendo Wii, the reviews were less than glowing. I remember seeing videos that poked fun at it , and questioned why anyone would want to use a goofy looking plastic rectangle to find out whether or not they [...]

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An Example of Kindness from an Unexpected Source

I’ve been Tweeting about how much I wanted a WiiFit and guess what?! I have one! Even better than that simple fact, though, is the story about how I managed to snag one of these treasured new Nintendo gems. After a long, exhausting day entertaining 30 people at my home while a couple of sick [...]

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Two Fun Online Games for Tweens

Update — 6/30/10: Given all that’s happened in the Gulf and BP’s apparently outrageous lack of care, I can’t support the first game anymore. But, it’s a free country, so if you still want to play it, have at it… ———————————– My kids and I found a couple of online games that are unusual and [...]

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Mysterious (and Curious) DS Game

If you like clues, mysteries and DS games that make you think a little, you’ll probably be intrigued by this new title (expected to be released on February 10). Here’s the official website. Intrigued? Watch this: This is the first Layton game to be released in the US (although other Layton games have been released [...]

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Best Wii Game So Far

If you’re looking for a great video game to buy loved ones this holiday season but you’re overwhelmed by the myriad choices, then I have the perfect game for you – Super Mario Galaxy! Well, that’s if the person for whom you’re buying owns a Nintendo Wii (or will be getting one soon). I know [...]

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