Nintendo DSi

If you like SciFi's Ghost Hunters, Most Haunted, and hey, maybe even The Ghost Whisperer, then you're going to love the latest game slated to hit the DSi Store later this year. Called Ghostwire, this game uses your Nintendo DSi's cameras to search your pad for spirits, apparitions, and EMF's so you can be your very own Ghostbuster. I love ghost stories, and this game brings them to life since you can pan around your room, suddenly see a ghostly figure hanging out by your closet, then poof! It's gone. Kinda freaky, and yet, kinda fun. I'd recommend this game for your (or your 12 year old's) next sleepover for a modern-day twist on the Ouija Board. Yeah, I said it, Ouija.

Check out the Swedish trailer for the game above (which is available for their cell phones and hand-held devices) to get a glimpse of what it will look like on your DSi. Leave a night light on tonight if you have to (no one will hold it against you) then tell me: would you play Ghostwire?

Nintendo is really trying to get us in shape for Summer! Set to make its official debut on May 26 here in the US, Personal Trainer: Walking works by sending data between a wireless activity pedometer (which you can place anywhere — even inside a bag!) and the infrared game card in your Nintendo DS or DSi to track your walking progress.

Your DS will record your daily step count, minute by minute, so you can always go back and see your activity level. And because the card can store up to five years of records, you'll see if you're improving from year to year!

Personal Trainer: Walking costs $49.99.

On Sunday, I spent 500 of my free DSi points on Art Style: Aquia, the Tetris, Bejeweled, Meteos mash-up that has you putting rows of same-colored blocks together in order to make them disappear. I knew the game would be fun, since I'm such a big fan of Tetris and Meteos, but I didn't realize how addictive it would be.

Not only are you being timed, but your goal is to help your undersea diver to get to the bottom of the ocean. With every second that ticks by, your diver is using up air, so you need to work fast. But if you aren't fast enough, the screen starts to turn black, meaning your diver is losing oxygen. It's a twist that gets your fingers — and your mind — working.

It may be fun, but to see the one thing that irks me about Art Style: Aquia, just read more

Last week we got a sneak peek at the Nintendo DSi, and I told you about some of its cool features: DSi Sounds, the dual cameras, and the DSi Shop that you can access through its wireless connectivity. But now that the DSi Shop is open for business, I can give you the full low down on the newest portable console to hit the market.

Check out my video review of the DSi as I take you through how to play your music, some of the fun extra features, and whether or not it's worth the $170 price tag when you read more

Although the DSi isn't available in stores yet, the accessories are already rolling in. Sure there are some cases, some "starter kits" coming with extra accessories, but what about something that actually improves your DSi?

Check out this Dreamgear 3-in-1 Flash Cover— not only does it protect your brand new DSi from scratches and scrapes, but it also covers your outside lens when not in use (to prevent damage), and provides a bright flash for the camera.

This way, you can take pics in a less than well-lit room, and maybe even get a few good shots at night. And really, at $14 dollars, you really can't go wrong here.

As you know, I've been anxiously waiting for the arrival of the Nintendo DSi (which comes out this Sunday), but lo and behold, I got a special delivery in the office yesterday: a Nintendo DSi cake and the DSi itself! After taking in the craftsmanship of the cake, I dove into the DSi to take a few first impressions.

Right off the top? The DSi's looks haven't changed much from its predecessor — it is a bit lighter, but definitely feels more rugged with its matte finish. As expected, the dual screens have a richer color, and the two cameras (one facing you and one facing outward) take some pretty impressive photos for being just 0.3-megapixels. Actually, some of the funnest features of the camera come with the distortion and customization tools you can play around with, like turning your face into a kaleidoscope. It reminds me a lot of Photo Booth that comes standard with a Mac, and who knows how many hours I've spent playing around with that!

Although I wasn't able to test out the DSi Shop or buy any games with my 1000 free Shop points (it goes live April 5), I had no problem picking up Sugar HQ's WiFi signal, which is a good sign for online play and downloading. To see more photos of the new DSi, hear about some of my other favorite features, and check out some shots of the geeksugar DSi cake that Nintendo sent over, just read more

More details about the DSi were announced during the Game Developers Conference today, including the consoles downloadable content prices. The DSi Shop will allow you to download tons of games through your wireless connection, which will cost anywhere from 0 - 2000 points per game. The point-to-dollar system seems pretty standard (and perfectly reasonable) with 100 points costing one dollar.

There is some bad news coming for you Game Boy Advance fans with this new console roll out: your GBA cartridges will no longer work in the DSi like they did on the DS and DS Lite. However, to make up for it (and to encourage early adoption), Nintendo is tossing in a free 1000 points to all you gamers that pick up the DSi before October. That way, you can download your favorites so you don't go through GBA withdrawals. They are the classics, you know.

Promoting the new Nintendo DSi game Rhythm Heaven (available April 5), Beyonce Knowles has already said she is quite the gamer girl who especially loves Wii games. Although we have yet to see the official commercial featuring the singer and her adorable nephew Julez playing Rhythm Heaven, we got a sneak peek with some behind-the-scenes footage that you can check out below!

And to see a fun interview with Beyonce where she talks about Super Mario Bros. being her first video game and how she can sing the entire theme song, just read more

• If you need a new camera but don't want to pay an arm and a leg, Panasonic and Lumix have two great point-and-shoot ultracompact digital cameras for $220 and $230, respectively. — Crave
• Two designers whipped up a fake iMac, which mocks Apple's "the simplest Mac you'll ever use" logo. Their creation uses just three keys to operate. — Unplggd
• Does your WiFi connection do strange things? Check out this list for improving your WiFi. — Switched
• It's rumored that Nintendo may be coming out with its very own app store for the DSi. — Kotaku
• Another 158 TV stations are planning to make the digital signal switch before the June 12 shutdown date. — USA Today

Beyonce is already a well-known singer, dancer, and actress, but can we add gamer to the list? Well, since she has just been tapped to star in a Nintendo DSi commercial for the latest game to hit the console, Rhythm Heaven (which is due to hit shelves April 5), I would say the answer is yes! Not only is the game totally appropriate for the music queen, but according to an interview in Entertainment Weekly, she's an avid gamer even when away from the cameras:

On why she loves playing Rhythm Heaven: I have been having a great time. I've been rehearsing for my [upcoming] tour in stilettos and uncomfortable corsets, learning all these arrangements. Today I was playing the game with my socks on, on the couch, and it was very relaxing!

To hear what Beyonce's favorite games are, and learn why she's better at Guitar Hero than playing a real guitar, just read more