I had to opportunity to speak with Denise Kaigler, the VP of Corp. Affairs for Nintendo of America on a press call to find out about 3 announcements Nintendo has just made. Here are some key items from the conversation: Nintendo Wii price decrease: Just in time for holiday shopping, the price of the Nintendo Wii will drop $50 from $250 to $199.99 - effective Sep … [Read more...]
Two New Nintendo Games for DS/DSi: Fossil Fighters and Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
When it comes to screen time, I enjoy offering kids games that challenge them in different ways. Two new Nintendo games for the DS/DSi do just that. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box "features a riveting new mystery and more than 150 new brain teasers, riddles and logic puzzles". Fossil Fighters "incorporates elements of discovery, tactics and … [Read more...]
WINNER – Back To School Giveaway: Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop & Accessories
WINNER of Dell Inspiron & Accessories: Random.org helped us randomly pick commenter: Amanda HellenWe contacted Amanda and here is what she said:"I cannot wait to use this!! This Dell is going to help with school and work! I am enrolled in school and can work from home and work with a database for my job so this is perfect!! I want to pinch myself. … [Read more...]
Blossom (Mayim Bialik) is now a Mom and on TNT Saving Grace 7/14
It is always fun when TV shows feature moms that I can relate to. One of my favorite secret obsessions (or not so secret anymore) is TLC's "What Not To Wear". Stacy and Clinton and team do a great job of making over people, many moms I know want to nominate themselves to have a makeover. If only to have a week of shopping in NYC sans kiddos. I secretly fantasize … [Read more...]
Girl (and Mom) Gamers Are On The Rise
Recently I seem to be reading lots about an increase in girl gamers. At SXSW, I went to an interactive panel that discussed getting girls into gaming as a gateway to getting them interested in technology. I also saw that there were lots of activites at SXSW centered around girl gamers. Today I received information about a NPD study press release that discusses girl gaming is on … [Read more...]
