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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
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
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
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
The family binging events are over, so now it's time to talk resolutions and fighting off some of that bulge you may have picked up during the holiday season. Good news is there are plenty of ways to burn some calories without spending half an afternoon in the gym. Fire up your favorite gaming console and pop in one of these titles that will have you working up a sweat in no time. Your Shape Read more
Molly Sims is expecting her first child! — Celebrity Baby Blog Will Beyoncé's baby photos be the most expensive ever? — Celebrity Baby Scoop Five things to ask your toddler if you want a good laugh — The Stir Why are prenatal birthing classes seeing a drop in attendance? — FitPregnancy Parenting your lil introvert or extrovert — Real Simple The best Nintendo Wii games to get families Read more
Rather than going broke on the usual Valentine's Day dinner for two, why not stay home, cook a meal together, and play a few video games? Not only will you save some cash (and calories), but you'll also heighten the mood with a bit of playful competition. Check out five of my favorite games, perfect for couples. Read more
Confession: I love playing video games — I especially love them on the Wii because I get to move, jump, and shake myself into a tizzy. Three fitness games were released for the Wii this last week and even though it's not like doing the real deal outside, the games are a fun way to burn calories and whip your bod into shape. Nintendo Wii Fit Plus ($20) Wii Fit Plus is Nintendo's follow-up to Read more
