Sunday, February 28, 2010

Clue Secrets and Spies Order Now


My brother got this game for Christmas, and he was immediately disappointed with it. Clue Secrets and Spies is unlike any other Clue game, and as far as I could tell the only similarities it had with the original are the agents' names. We returned this right away when we couldn't even play the game without looking at the instructions. It is way too complicated and lacks a solid objective other than to score the most points through very confusing means. The text messaging feature was worthless to us because it didn't activiate itself until the following day, and when it did every message was duplicated. The instructions didn't even tell how to activate the messaging feature, and they were poorly written (we found a major typo). All in all, this game is very disorganized, and most likely thrown together by a company that hoped to sell it with text messaging feature. Don't buy it. Get more detail about Clue Secrets and Spies.

Rock Band 2 Triple Cymbal Expansion Kit Decide Now


I thought I did a lot of research before purchasing the Triple Cymbal Expansion Kit. I was under the impression that a cymbal crash would be indicated differently than a drum hit on the screen. I did not see anything different. There was a difference in the sound, but that was all. And the cymbals were really loud! I have rubber tips on my drum sticks but it was still really loud when I hit the cymbals, and I don't bang hard on my drums. I really, really, really wanted to like the cymbals - I mean really wanted to like them - but they were mostly distracting and disappointing. I ended up returning the cymbals. Get more detail about Rock Band 2 Triple Cymbal Expansion Kit.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Lowest Price Mario Party DS


The "Mario Party" franchise has finally branched out to the Nintendo DS, cutting the fun--literally and figuratively--down to size. In the game you guide a miniaturized Mario and company through colorful board games that decide who gets to save the day. To do that, 4 players face off in a series of minigames to earn coins to trade for stars, and the player with the most stars gets to fight a boss character and advance. Now that's all well and good, but I've come across some problems, one being the mixed bag of minigames. While mostly intended for the pre-teem crowd and mastered with little practice, the concepts of some games, like driving a racecar by spinning a wheel with the stylus, are just a little out there.

Also, if you earn enough special points, you win a bunch of prizes. Now I like virtual figures and trophies and props as much as the next guy, but nothing replaces new characters, games, and play modes (which mostly consist of the minigames you've already played a hundred times). By then, the bag of treats you get from "Mario Party DS" gets pretty stale pretty fast.

This game is rated E for Everyone: Comic Mischief.Get more detail about Mario Party DS.

Low Price Cooking Mama: Cook Off


I was hooked on this game when I first got it. It was so much fun - but after I completed all of the recipes.. I was left wanting more, and I didn't get more =( It wont take you very long to finish the whole game, but if you're hanging out with friends, it's fun to take turns making the recipes. We had a lot of laughs trying to crack the eggs, because we all kept smashing them!
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Save NHL 2K10


This game is fun to play if you can get it to do what you want. It only allowed me to pick the opponent's team rather than my own, impossible to quit go into training and any other menu option to the point where I had to walk away so I wouldn't snap the disc in half out of frustration. The graphics are crap comparative to other good sports games for wii, I would never recommend anyone to buy this.Get more detail about NHL 2K10.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Discount Nintendo Wii Guitar Hero World Tour - Guitar Kit


Fun game, but disappointed in songs that are for practice. Needs better instructions, Had to get my daughter to show me how to play.Get more detail about Nintendo Wii Guitar Hero World Tour - Guitar Kit.

Cheapest Food Network: Cook or be Cooked


I really liked this game, I just wish they had added more content. 30+ recipes is a bit deceiving, as they count all the parts of one meal as separate recipes. For instance, pancakes with bacon counts as two recipes and Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato Salsa and Guacamole counts as three. As you can imagine it doesn't take long to work through all the recipes in the game.

Other than how short it was I had no other complaints and still think it was worth purchasing. The game play is fun and I actually picked up quite a few good tips! I liked that the recipes were real and would actually work in my own kitchen. I recreated the pancakes with nutmeg in real life and they were delicious! Hope they make a sequel - just with way more content.Get more detail about Food Network: Cook or be Cooked.

Cheap Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery


Instead of buying this product, take the money that you would have spent and drop it on the ground in a public place. The smile that you will see when someone picks up the $[...] is far more satisfying then the product, or any of the cakes that it is capable of making.

The cakes are all of an inch tall, and an inch and a half round. Buy a cupcake pan and a package of cupcake mix instead. Get more detail about Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Buying Monopoly Family Championship


Bought one and am totally disappointed that the board is not the usual high quality half fold version. Instead, it is a shabby quarter fold version with a permanent slit/cut that goes to the center so it can be folded quarter fold. This really takes away from the quality and durability of the usual half fold board. The cut all the way to the center also makes it look quite ugly. The picture and discription doesn't show this and is deceptive and disingenuous as such. I wish that one of the reviewers had actually reviewed the product at hand instead of long winded praise in general about the game of monopoly, which everyone knows well about anyways.Get more detail about Monopoly Family Championship.

Buy Wii Sports Resort 8-in-1 Sports Pack


Adding these to the remotes make each game more realistic and fun...Especially like the ping pong paddles, archery bow and oars for the sports resort game. Can't get the frisbee attachment on. The slot for the remote is way smaller than the remote. Any suggestions from anyone on how to get the remote on??? Maybe I'll just cut the hole bigger!! Bought two sets, so my husband & I would each have each accessory!! My son thought they were going to be stupid when he first saw them, but once he used them, he liked them, too!!Get more detail about Wii Sports Resort 8-in-1 Sports Pack.

Purchase Candy Jewel Factory Oven


I bought this toy for my 4 year-old daughter for Christmas. I didn't see that it required a special bulb, that I didn't buy, but I went and got it the next day. Overall my daughter has enjoyed this toy! It doesn't really take very long to melt the candy and she likes to feel that she had made something. Get more detail about Candy Jewel Factory Oven.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Order Mario Party 8


Me and my husband love this game. It's fun just to play and goof off with. Not really for a gamer that's looking for a serious challenge, just for fun when you're just hanging out. I could play it for hours and not get tired of it! Get more detail about Mario Party 8.

Where To Buy Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter A/B/G Networks Only


This is not a game so I don't understand the format of this review but the wireless network adapter, as far as I understand it, does what it is supposed to.Get more detail about Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter A/B/G Networks Only.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Littlest Pet Shop Friends: Beach


We purchased this nintendo ds game for my daughter as well as the one for the wii and she enjoys playing both of them. The first day she received the present she played the game all day and has played it every day since. My 5 year old son enjoys this game as much as his sister, it is easy to play for younger children as well as easy to understand. Get more detail about Littlest Pet Shop Friends: Beach.

Star Wars Clone Wars Captain Rex Helmet Review


I bought this for my 6 year old for Christmas. It is too heavy for him to wear as a helmet. I have a 9 year old as well. It is too heavy for him too. If you are just a collector of Star Wars, you'll love it. But it is to heavy to be used as a toy helmet. Pretty cool though.Get more detail about Star Wars Clone Wars Captain Rex Helmet.

Style Six Silk Screener Top Quality


It is definitely fun for the creative but the foam roller that it comes with is not firm enough to add paint evenly on to fabrics. My 8 year old did better with the blotter but it was still not very firm. I plan to buy a foam paint roller at a discount store to add to this so she can more so use it on her own.Get more detail about Style Six Silk Screener.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Wii Classic Controller This instant


This controller says it's made SPECIFICALLY for Virtual Console games. Why are people whining about "Oh, doesn't work with Gamecube games!!"?? The Wii console has GC controller ports... I wonder what's that for?!!??! Duh!!! The Classic Controller is perfect for Mario Kart, Contra, Shinobi, Mystical Ninja and all those good 'ol games you used to play when you where an elementary or high school!! If you actually bought 3 or 4 of these controllers to play Wii games or Gamecube games, do yourself a favor and try to THINK a little and ask an electronics clerk or do some research BEFORE wasting money.

For all those interested on CLASSIC games on the Virtual Console, buy this controller. It's PERFECT!!!Get more detail about Wii Classic Controller.

Wii Grand Slam Sports Pack - White Immediately


This item was delivered quickly and was as described. My grandchildren use it, but can play game as well without it, so not a necessary item.Get more detail about Wii Grand Slam Sports Pack - White.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Drawn to Life The Next Chapter Get it now!


I bought this for 2 children over the holidays (ages 10). They thought it was great! I loved the fact that this video stimulates creativity. They create their own character! My teen son was even asking for a turn to play it!Get more detail about Drawn to Life The Next Chapter.

Rock Band 2 Buy Now


many songs are obscure and i've never heard of them. get beatles rockband instead.Get more detail about Rock Band 2.

Pokemon Platinum Order Now


As opposed to the many other Pokemon games that came out I would have to rate this generation of pokemon as a whole at the bottom of the list. They are becoming way to cartoon like to where it becomes weird. I cant really explain it but the Pokemon are just wack now. Your choices for pokemon are also limited in types. For instants you will mostly find Water and Grass type pokemon. And the new replacements for team Rocket, Aqua, etc, is are bunch of nerdy loosers known as Team Galactic. Idk, its like Pokemon was once ment to be enjoyed b everyone and is now for kids like under 10. But the graphics, sound, animations were good, color too. If you never played the old games then you my find this fun. However to the seasoned veterans that have been fans since gameboy, I recommend you either wait for the remakes of silver and gold or get diamond or pearl if you must, they were better than platinum.Get more detail about Pokemon Platinum.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Decide Now


Buy This Game If You Have A Wii And A Balance Board. You Will Have Lots Of Fun And Make Sure To Grab A Wii Zapper By The Way.Get more detail about Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party.

NBA 2K10 Right now


Gameplay is solid and the best way to enjoy basketball on a console. The graphics are well done, but the frame rate is choppy. There are minor glitches and a few things they should have cleaned up before release, but overall a good improvement over previous years and lives up to the 2k basketball franchise.Get more detail about NBA 2K10.

Lowest Price Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels


While attending Jedi Academy I was put through rigorous light saber training regimes. This simulation while fun, may not be 100% accurate to the core training I received.

All kidding aside, I bought this for my son's 6th birthday. We had a Jedi-themed party and all of the kids competed in a tournament. The game is very fun to play. All of the kids ended up just swinging their arms wildly and hoped their speed would win them the fight and I must say that was usually the case. I have tried playing it and several times the characters ignored my subtle strikes and other moves. This leaves it up to being a fantastic party game but might not be as true to the series as I would have liked. I even played it with the Wii Plus controllers on and off to see if it made a difference, I noticed nothing.

Pros:
>> Fast game play
>> Accurate Clone Wars characterizations
>> Very fun and addictive

<< Not as accurate as you would think with the Wiimotes
<< Short game play

All in all a VERY fun game to add to your collection. Might be better to try before you buy though.

Thanks for reading my review. Get more detail about Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Cheapest Band Hero featuring Taylor Swift - Stand Alone Software


Question: Are the Rock Band Controllers compatible with the Band Hero Taylor Swift stand alone software?
My daughter has the entire Rock Band set of instruments but only the Guitar Hero guitar. I would like for her to be able to play the Taylor Swift Band Hero game with all of the instruments but I don't know if I need to purchase the Guitar Hero drums and microphone. I hope that the Rock Band instruments are compatible with the Band Hero software. If anyone knows, please let me know. Thank you!Band Hero featuring Taylor Swift - Stand Alone SoftwareGet more detail about Band Hero featuring Taylor Swift - Stand Alone Software.

Cheap Nintendo DS Lite Crimson / Black


I bought this for my daughter's Christmas present. She has yet to put it down except for when we took it away from her to ground her. She cried for an hour over that. This is an awesome way for her to waste time, keep occupied in the car (we made 3 different Christmas trips of over 2 hours one way), and punish her. Get more detail about Nintendo DS Lite Crimson / Black.

Buying My Fitness Coach


I have Wii Fit, Active and My Fitness Coach. Despite it's relative lack of sophistication I use MFC most often because it gives me the toughest workout for upper body conditioning. This is because you can use hand weights, which are not a feature of the other programs because they require the holding of a Wiimote. It will also let you work out on a stepping thing for cardio.

My complaint is its lack of software integration: to a large extent MFC is just a tape that you follow along,it just charges ahead assuming you are keeping up. Also, you select a type of workout and a time, yet when you are done and want to enter credit for your workout, it does not remember what you did, and you have to enter it again. This may not sound like much, but it is symptomatic of the general lack of connection between the software and what you are doing. Another thing; I tried the yoga and it had you looking away from the screen with no clue as to when you end the pose. Wii Fit is quite good for yoga.

But, as I said, I use MFC most often. "Active" is more interesting for cardio but has a lame resistance band which gives you very little load for such things as biceps curls.Get more detail about My Fitness Coach.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Buy Rabbids Go Home


I absolutely loved all of the other Raving Rabbids games, so I admit that I bought this one without much research. It is nothing like the other mini game based editions and although I enjoyed customizing the rabbids for about ten minutes, the rest of the game is boring & repetitive. Get more detail about Rabbids Go Home.

Purchase Assassin's Creed


Don't waste your time with this game. It's relatively easy until you get near the end parts, then it becomes literally impossible to win. I followed some of the walkthroughs and they were of no help. The game runs at a difficulty level of 5-7 out of 10 until it turns literally into a 10...no way to get past the King Richard scene on the PS3...hours and hours of play and no luck...so, the game goes in the garbage...I don't mind a tough game...but a game that is impossible is not my speed, especially when the rest of the game was challenging, yet possible.

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME...YOU'LL BE AS FRUSTRATED AS ME! PLAY THE GAME FOR ABOUT 15 HOURS AND YOU CANNOT FINISH IT...Get more detail about Assassin's Creed.

Order Halo 3


I purchased this for my son and it came in great working condition. My son loves it. Thanks, AndrewGet more detail about Halo 3.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Where To Buy Wii SureShot Rifle


If you are looking for something that is close to being realistic then this is the right gun for you. The trigger is in the right place unlike other guns where it is located in the front. With the CTA, you can hold the gun the way you're supposed to be holding one. You use your thumb to control your movement. I am a heavy Call Of Duty fan and this is perfect.
The gun is probably scaled down to 80-90% actual size.
My only problem is that I played with it so much that I broke the trigger. That part should have been made of metal.
I fixed the trigger by driving a hot nail into the trigger's base.
I highly recommend this gun.Get more detail about Wii SureShot Rifle.

Shop For Playstation 3 Rock Band 2 Special Edition


This is the ultimate in group games. It's not instrument specific as all songs allow every player to enjoy them. Add in that there are over 1000 songs available for download (is that sick or what?) so there is no chance that you can't build your own personal library of songs to play whether it's heavy metal or 70's hits. You can also import songs from Rockband 1 and Lego Rockband also (sorry, no Beatles songs can make the jump). I can't stress enough how much you should buy this game. Get more detail about Playstation 3 Rock Band 2 Special Edition.

Learning Resources Funny Phone Family Game


This is the most disappointing item we bought for Christmas. My boys are 5 and 3 and neither cared one lick about this toy---and they love games and using the phone! Never imagined this wouldn't be a hit. I completely agree with the other 2 and 1 star reviews, and we basically found this toy to be very annoying. Does not work as described. Get more detail about Learning Resources Funny Phone Family Game.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Your Shape Review


This workout system is so fun. I can't wait to work out every morning. It's amazing how the system gets you going and keeps you going!Get more detail about Your Shape.

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Star Wars Jedi Reading Top Quality


This game is worth it's weight in gold! I got this game for my 5 year old son, and he LOVES it! He enjoys it, because it allows him to feel like he's playing a traditional video game like his Dad's. I love it because he is learning the whole time!

He has come leaps and bounds in the last several weeks that he's been playing it. He has learned nearly all letter sounds, and has begun sounding out words on his own!! I am generally not a fan of video games, but this one is fun and educational!Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Star Wars Jedi Reading.

Hasbro Family Game Night This instant


This was a gift to my family for Christmas, and while it was fun, it would have been better simply playing the games for real instead of playing them on the Wii. It's definitly a good option for one player scenerios, but when looking at a big group, you might as well play the actual games.Get more detail about Hasbro Family Game Night.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

iCarly Immediately


I bought this game for my daughter's 6th birthday. She has a hard time with some of the games and got a little frustrated. It seems like it would be better for older girls. I am going to save this for when she is a little older.Get more detail about iCarly.

Need for Speed: Shift Best Quality


EA was advertising this game as a "racing-sim". They implemented very interesting features, a very clever career system, lots of tracks and great cars which can be extensively tuned...and everything else is crap. The only way to dress the AI as "realistic" is if it belonged to a demolition derby, its unnecesarily agressive and ridiculously idiotic. The physics are exaggerated, it's easier to spin and lose control of a car here than on GT5P (while GT5P has professional physics, and NFS:S on medium!!!) as well as the blur effects (which are a good adition sometimes, but when you crash you'l see more blurred than after two liters of whiskey).

A race needs 5 things, tracks, physics, cars, and yourself as a driver. NFS:S does only 2 out of those 5 well. Why doen't the driver count? Because this game is hard to control with a DS3 and is unbelievable stupid with a G27 wheel, firstly because setting up the G27 isn't said in the manual and second because it's very problematic, third because you cant even set YOUR preferred location for the buttons, you just get 3 pre-made settings for the DS3, and just 1 for the G25/G27.

I'm terribly regretting having bought this game. I can't enjoy it. It's so idiot in almost every sense. Graphics aren't out of this world either, average.

Overall the game has some very good ideas, that make it somewhat enjoyable, but it's all ruined by it's useless physics and AI.Get more detail about Need for Speed: Shift.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Get it now!


If you liked Ocarine of Time, you will love this game. If your a Zelda fan, why haven't you got this game yet. I can't decide which game is better but this game was very fun to play with the Wii remote. It only takes a day to get used to the way it works and once you get it, it's awesome. The game is suprisingly longer than I thought it would be, fantastic graphics and sounds. Very fun and addicting game. Probably the best Wii game to date, but I haven't play Wii Sports Resort yet.Get more detail about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

LEGO Batman Buy Now


My son loves it still after nearly a year. He does get stuck on rare occasion because batman/robin disappear from view and can't see where they are to get them out is the only negative we've really encountered. His older sister plays with him on occasion, too. I even enjoy it to be honest.Get more detail about LEGO Batman.

Grand Theft Auto IV Order Now


Best GTA game in the making,
has all the things that are exciting to any body regardlessGet more detail about Grand Theft Auto IV.

Connect 4 Decide Now


I work for an after school program in an elementary school and all of the kids love this game. They get frustrated if they lose too much but that goes without saying. But they learn a lot of strategies while playing, how to set it up so they win from both sides and gradually they learn to actually think of a strategy ahead of time. The Kindergarteners and 1st graders aren't that great but the second through fourth graders get to be pretty good. Our program has over 40 kids and we had to get a second one because it's a favorite among them. It also comes with rules on how to play different versions which I'm not use to so don't do but it can be fun and a new craze is playing butterfly which is when they are allowed to put two pieces in a once. Overall an amazing thinking game and lots of fun, I would def. recommend it. Get more detail about Connect 4.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Battle Strikers Tournament Right now


I bought this for my 12 year old. He thought it was pretty neat at first, but it is occasional entertainment. It is not a preferred toy for him. My only two criticisms of the Battle Strikers are 1) that the "arena" is not constructed out of sturdy material and if stepped on, it will not survive. I am constantly on the lookout to make sure it is not lying on the floor. 2) the cost of the "tops" that spin off of the hand devices is around $15 each (you get two with the game). So if you were to buy two more BS spinning tops, you might as well buy a whole 2nd game. Get more detail about Battle Strikers Tournament.

Lowest Price MySims Agents


My 8-year-old LOVES this game. He really enjoys solving problems, and this game gives him that. He also gets to "design" characters, etc. which is fun. This is a great game for developing higher order/critical thinking skills. Players need to use clues, etc. to solve problems and figure things out. I highly recommend this game.Get more detail about MySims Agents.

Low Price Wii Remote Quadruple Charge Station with 4 Rechargeable Batteries


It is not a game is a charger so I can not say how fun it is.It is not a game is a charger so I can not say how fun it is. As a charger is fine but lacks a power adapter which diminishes utility in that you're not using the game.Get more detail about Wii Remote Quadruple Charge Station with 4 Rechargeable Batteries.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Save Xbox 360 Live 1600 Points [Online Game Code]


I've frequently encountered times where I could not find any points cards in stores. I do not really like to buy the points directly on the Xbox Live Marketplace since they sell them in weird increments meaning usually there's some odd number of points left over. I bought three sets of points and only had a problem once. There was some error but it was all resolved in about half an hour. If you are looking to buy points online this is definitely the best option. Get more detail about Xbox 360 Live 1600 Points [Online Game Code].

Discount Monopoly Seinfeld Game


The game is terrific and top quality but the shipping is terrible. But I'm seriously considering buying future purchases from another site. I'm not sure if it's UPS or Amazon but I couldn't give the games as gifts, ( I bought 2) because they were squashed badly. Also had 2 other Christmas shipments from Amazon that had BIG holes in the boxes. Fortunately, the items weren't damaged. I also purchased many items from Walmart this year for Christmas and they use Fed EX as standard shipper and had no problems at all. I'm not sure if it's Amazon or UPS doing the damage but I probably won't buy Christmas gifts or any time critical gifts from Amazon unless they get this issue resolved. Amazon has a great return policy but when you need something on time, you can't take the chance that you may need to return the package which will ultimately delay things. Get more detail about Monopoly Seinfeld Game.