Archive | October, 2009

10 Video Games You Should Play On Halloween

Halloween is pretty much here, but for some of us that doesn’t mean much. Why is that? Well we’re too busy playing video games to care what’s happening around us. As a result, we may accidentally pass up the day in lieu of just playing something bright and cheery, but there are other options for [...]

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Preview of Metroid: Other M. Coming in 2010

Nintendo’s E3 conference this year was somewhat lacking. We saw New Super Mario Bros Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Wii Fit Plus, the Wii Sensor (a baffling product that will make them millions), and finally one of the biggest surprises of the year, Metroid: Other M. Before Metroid went into the 1st person perspective with [...]

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Games You Should Have Played: Super Mario Galaxy

Guess what? Not all Games You Should Have Played are older, classic games. Sometimes new games come out that demand to be played. Bioshock is one example.  But today I’m talking about Super Mario Galaxy on the Wii.

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This Is How You Make Video Games: Uncharted 2 Review

Alright, go buy Uncharted 2. I don’t even need to give you a full review at this point. This is the reason to own a PS3, this is the best game thus far this year, this is the game that has no glaring faults for me to pick out. Buy the game yourself, buy it [...]

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5 Must-Own Nintendo DS Games

Not long ago I went ahead and gave my rundown of some Nintendo Wii games that are required for all owners of the system (and make for great gifts, too). Now it’s time to do the same with Nintendo’s other juggernaut, the scrappy little Nintendo DS. I received my DS during the first Christmas it [...]

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Hot Costume tips for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner.  If you’re unsure about what outfit you’d like to wear on October 31st, there are many popular choices that are sure to make the other kids jealous and ensure that the maximum amount of candy is acquired. One of the most popular recent phenomena has been the Harry Potter [...]

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Scene-It? Yes, You Have

Okay, I’ve found a game that comes close to Monopoly’s sheer empire of editions: Scene-It. Actually, it should be spelled “Scene-It?” but I can’t bring myself to use a question mark in a name on a constant basis.

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Toot-Toot, Chug-Chug. Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Preview

Zelda fans tend to get a new game in the franchise about once a year, though they shift between console and handheld titles. Last year was the first time in ten years that a Zelda title wasn’t released, making it a very sad year for diehard followers. However, this year we are definitely getting a [...]

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A look at Zhu Zhu Pets

Most kids just want pets to play with and don’t understand the responsibility that comes with having a pet. Zhu Zhu Pets is a new toy line that has become very popular and solves that problem. It is essentially a hamster play set, but instead of real hamsters, there are battery operated ones. Even though [...]

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Weird & Worth it: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Preview

With Nintendo trucking along on its two new consoles (the Wii and the DSi), there are rarely any times that a new Triple A title needs to come along (according to them anyway). The Wii already got its Zelda, its Mario, and its Smash Bros, so what are the chances we’ll get another huge title [...]

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