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Last week I was overjoyed with the release of Super Paper Mario for the Wii. Now thanks to Joystiq who was hot on the trail of the newly released Bust-a-Move Bash, I can double my Wii fun! In this puzzle, speed will kill when the colors don't match: it's bash or be bashed. With a whopping eight players total, you can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuck controllers to play this fun puzzle-based Read more
Mario makes a comeback this week in the Super Paper Mario game for the Wii. By holding the Wii sideways, you can run to the right and left, smashing blocks, collecting coins, bopping goombas and koopa troopas and avoiding bullet bills and hammer brothers. This game was named Paper Mario because the characters appear to be paper cutouts, which incidentally gives them a unique 2D feel in a 3D Read more
Could this be the new Wii tablet? — Geekosystem Social networks of yesteryear — where are they now? — FWD Iconic pop culture moments that were totally improvised — Cracked Aww, a teeny tiny robot — Tecca Oh man, we wish we had this gaming cave — Dvice Meet Mrs. Zuckerberg — Newser Read more
The next Wii console is officially called the Wii U and comes with the predicted 6.2-inch touchscreen controller that we reported earlier this week. Designed to get the entire family in on the gaming action, or just yourself, the Wii U can be used with your TV or by itself as a handheld controller. Not only that, the controller can also be used in conjunction with the games you're playing on your Read more
How to work your way through your toddler's tantrum — Circle of Moms Anna Faris expecting first child! — Celebrity Baby Blog Mom expecting second set of twins after a decade of infertility — The Stir Get the details of Kourtney Kardashian's baby shower — Celebrity Baby Scoop A proposed law will protect moms-to-be — FitPregnancy The best Wii games for kids — Parenting Tips for Read more
There are plenty of kid-friendly games to choose from on the Wii, but Ubisoft is hoping to sex things up a bit with its new title, We Dare. Described as a "sexy, quirky, party game that offers a large variety of hilarious, innovative and physical, sometimes kinky, challenges," this game is not meant for the youngsters. In fact, by the looks of things, it's really meant for open minds, swingers, Read more
Before Wii, iPads, and online gaming, we had the geeky gadgets of the '90s. Geeks who grew up during the Super Nintendo decade had their fair share of nerdy toys, so we're taking a look back at some of the most popular picks. From Tamagotchis to Yak Baks, here are nine of our favorite geeky toys from the '90s. Read more
We went a little gaga over the Wii U after it debuted at the E3 conference last week, but new details are emerging about what the console is really capable of. Some of which will be music to gamers ears, and others . . . well, let's just say it may not make an upgrade worthwhile. Check out some of the new facts below. It won't play DVDs or Blu-Rays — Nintendo's president recently confirmed Read more
Once you fire up the video console, it can be near impossible to shut it down. Celebrity mama Gwyneth Paltrow knows this game all too well. This morning the mom of two tweeted this photo and message: "How the f do I get these kids off the Wii? I swore I would never have one in the house, now they freebase Mario." Do you have any tips for disconnecting your kids from video games once the fun has Read more
A new study shows that 68 percent of the consumed US game console energy happened while in idle mode in 2010, meaning players simply walked away from the console instead of powering down after a session. While this may be more convenient for you, it's costing you an arm and a leg in energy costs; $1.24 billion total nationwide. Even better than powering down your consoles? Unplugging them Read more
