Two exciting new announcements for mobile gamers are Nintendo's soon to be released Nintendo Dsi XL and the just announced Nintendo 3DS. I have not tried either of them, but the new features are sure to get little and big gamers very excited, especially for those that want bigger screens and input devices or a 3D mobile gaming experience. Nintendo DSi XL™ Nintendo DSi … [Read more...]
3 Big Nintendo Announcements: Wii Price Reduced to $199.99, World of Nintendo Sampling Tour and new Mario Bros. Game
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...]
Nintedo Press Releases: WiiWare, Animal Crossing, Donkey Kong and eXiteBots
We enjoy using our Wii for screentime fun in our own house. Because my friends know I write about technology, they ask me for information about Wii games. So I decided to add myself to the Nintendo press release site to keep up to date. Here are some recent press releases of interest: WiiWare downloadable video game service for Nintendo's Wii™ home console Excerpt … [Read more...]
Active Video Games For The Nintendo Wii
I am just about to finish my Nintendo Wii Guide - when I happened to see this game at Target today:Outdoor Challenge. The boy jumping got me at first look. The game has different adventures players interact with using the mat (included) and a Wii Controller. The instructions show very clearly the movements necessary for each game. I had my 10 year old, a male sitter that just … [Read more...]