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Super Mario Kart: The Board Game
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on July 17th, 2010
The other day, I discovered something very disturbing about myself and the rest of the world: we are addicted to franchises. Most of the movies this summer have been sequels or movie-versions of concepts with a proven track-record of success. I went and saw The Last Airbender, and even though I enjoyed the film, I realized that I had paid to see a movie that didn’t need to be made, because Avatar:The Last Airbender series was so good.
In the same manner, I can honestly say that we probably don’t need this board game version of Super Mario Kart. After all, there is already a video game of the same name that will give players more of a rush, and the board game looks despairingly unoriginal. I’ve seen games where two players go head-to-head, and have to maneuver marbles across obstacles before. The only difference is that Super Mario Kart version has some authentic sound effects from the video game. Of course, I don’t want to judge it too harshly simply because it is part of a franchise, I haven’t played it for myself.
This board game was created by Epoch, and it was on display at the 2010 Tokyo Toy Show. I would imagine that it will probably be out shortly. Not only that, it will probably make the amount of money that it is projected, maybe even more. This is what happens when you bank on franchises.
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Hands on with the Nyko Type Pad for the Wii
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on June 5th, 2010
The Nyko Type Pad for the Wii addresses a problem that you may or may not have. If you have ever used your Wii to surf the Net with the Opera browser or the Wii friend messenger, then you know how annoying it is to type text with just a Wiimote.
If you haven’t, this is what it is like: The keyboard appears on the screen, but you have to point at each individual letter, number, or symbol with the Wiimote. Yes, it is a mind-numbingly terrible toil.
This is why Nyko invented the Type Pad, a fully QWERTY keyboard for the Wii. It is worth having for all sorts of Wii apps. For example, I use YouTube on the Wii a lot, and it is far easier to type in my searches with this Type Pad.
As you can see from the picture, the Wiimote is designed to fit in the Type Pad and stays in by attaching with the port on the end. Unfortunately, having the Wiimote attached is not enough to get the Type Pad working. The user is required to attach a USB dongle to the Wii itself, and this is how it syncs with the console.
The best part is that no batteries are required. It costs about $29.99, can be purchased now on the Nyko site.
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Mario R/C Cars set to rock your (kids’) world
Posted by admin in Kids Gadgets on May 22nd, 2010
ThinkGeek aims to bring out the kid in you with the Mario R/C Cars set, where it will bring the game of Mario Kart into the real world. Of course, don’t expect these tiny R/C vehicles to be able to participate on tarmac tracks, but you can race on top of a kitchen table (we would personally prefer it to be done on the floor since it is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand with the remote control as well!) – just make sure you don’t steer your car off the table! You can choose between Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Yoshi, where they can all move forward and backward and turn left and right, while a “dash” button offers an extra burst of speed when you need it the most – guess this works only once per race? All vehicles will come with a happy banana peel and Koopa Troopa shell which can be used as an obstacle on your racetrack. There is a 5-feet range for the controller, where it retails for $25.99 a pop.
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All new Wii systems come bundled with more than the usual
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on May 4th, 2010
Nintendo knows that they have sold many more consoles than their rivals during this generation’s war, but that doesn’t mean they can rest on their laurels. In fact, Wii sales have been slowly tapering off, with the PS3 and Xbox 360 doing better than usual compared to the early, heady days of the Wii. Nintendo knows this, and while they are not going to engage themselves in a price war, the Japanese company has come up with a new package for folks living Stateside. Starting from May 9th onwards, Nintendo will throw in additional elements to the baseline Wii system package, where you will get Wii Sports Resort as well as the control-enhancing Wii MotionPlus in addition to the standard Wiimote, Nunchuk and Wii Sports staple. Not only that, you can also opt for the new black option (which has been out in Japan for far too long already), and the best part is this – there isn’t going to be any price hike as Nintendo maintains a $199.99 price point to entice new customers.
If you have given Wii Sports a go before but that has not persuaded you to pick up the DVD-sized console, then Wii Sports Resort might be just the thing to change your mind as it expands on the active-play fun of the original Wii Sports, boasting resort-themed activities including wakeboarding, archery and swordplay. Apart from that, Wii Sports Resort also boasts the rich control enhancements of Wii MotionPlus that lets you experience precision motion-control excitement right out of the box. I do wonder how will ordinary folks feel, especially those who have recently picked up a Wii and had to fork out extra for the Wii MotionPlus add-on as well as purchasing Wii Sports Resort separately. Guess such deals happen pretty commonly these days that consumers won’t think that they are being duped. One thing’s for sure though – folks who have read this piece will surely hold off any Wii purchases for the next 5 days.
To make sure that color co-ordination remains intact in your living room if you decide to stick to the black version, you can pick up extra black controllers and accessories separately if you ever plan to invite friends over for some swinging Wii sessions.
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Nintendo updates the DS for glasses-free 3D
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on March 25th, 2010
Just when I thought that I could focus on reporting on the mobile technology at CTIA, an announcement comes forth out of nowhere that makes me drop everything.
In case you haven’t heard, Nintendo is not only planning on replacing the DS with a DS2, but they are going to skip a number and sell a 3DS. I suppose it skips the number because it is going to be way more advanced than the DS, and it will also be in 3D.
That’s right, 3D. You know that type that you saw in Avatar and the television companies want you to purchase. Unlike those 3D venues, this 3DS will not require any special glasses.
I am so not sure how that will happen, as glasses free TVs are not estimated to hit the market for five to ten years, says industry experts. Nintendo is is pretty silent as far as how that is going to happen. However, word is that this guy won’t be released until around this time next year (March 31, 2011), and it will be reverse compatible with other DS games.
By the way, Nintendo stock climbed 10 percent. Microsoft and Sony are probably wondering what they can do now to compete. Oh, and that Move looked so good.
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Nintendo Wii could help stroke victims recover
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on February 27th, 2010
We have reported how WiiSports and other Wii activities are simply not as good real exercise.
However, a recent research project by the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2010 would suggest that playing these virtual reality games could help stroke victims improve their motor function.
This study was based on 20 stroke survivors, and both groups engaged in eight one hour sessions over a two week period approximately two months after suffering from a stroke. The ones who played Wii Tennis as well as Wii Cooking Mama demonstrated “significant” motor “improvement in speed and extent of recovery”.
According to Gustavo Saposnik, the director of the Stroke Outcomes Research Unit at the Li Ka Shing Institute at St. Michael’s Hospital, this is the first randomized clinical study showing that Wii gaming technology can produce effective stroke rehabilitation.
In all honesty, this reminds me of a recent episode of The Simpsons. On this episode, there was a Plot B involving Lisa giving Grandpa Simpson and his rest home a Zii gaming system. Yeah, it’s clear what Zii is satirizing, and the gameplay of ZiiSports was enough to get all of the senior citizens of the rest home on their feet again. Too bad the nurses didn’t feel the same way.
Still, the prospect of the Wii helping victims of strokes is interesting enough to follow up with more studies.
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Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on February 27th, 2010
We have reported how WiiSports and other Wii activities are simply not as good real exercise.
However, a recent research project by the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2010 would suggest that playing these virtual reality games could help stroke victims improve their motor function.
This study was based on 20 stroke survivors, and both groups engaged in eight one hour sessions over a two week period approximately two months after suffering from a stroke. The ones who played Wii Tennis as well as Wii Cooking Mama demonstrated “significant” motor “improvement in speed and extent of recovery”.
According to Gustavo Saposnik, the director of the Stroke Outcomes Research Unit at the Li Ka Shing Institute at St. Michael’s Hospital, this is the first randomized clinical study showing that Wii gaming technology can produce effective stroke rehabilitation.
In all honesty, this reminds me of a recent episode of The Simpsons. On this episode, there was a Plot B involving Lisa giving Grandpa Simpson and his rest home a Zii gaming system. Yeah, it’s clear what Zii is satirizing, and the gameplay of ZiiSports was enough to get all of the senior citizens of the rest home on their feet again. Too bad the nurses didn’t feel the same way.
Still, the prospect of the Wii helping victims of strokes is interesting enough to follow up with more studies.
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Seal Shield helps Wii fans keep their peripherals clean
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on January 13th, 2010
Ever played with the Nintendo Wii before? Let us assume that the answer is in the affirmative, considering how far reaching the Wii console has gone to throughout the earth with its phenomenal sales figures. Having said that, anyone who have had experienced tense and exciting moments with the Wii will certainly remember just how sweaty their palms got, leaving streaks of dirt and grime on those lovely white Wiimotes after each gaming session. Well, apart from getting Wiimote jackets to keep your Wiimotes in pristine condition, are there any other solutions? Short of sounding like an infomercial, I would like to bring your attention to Seal Shield’s new range of washable, antimicrobial, Wii game controller accessories.
Seal Shield rolled out a quartet of various bundles for a range of games including Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Wii Resort and Wii racing games. These were specially designed with cleanliness in mind as you play the role of the resident gaming deity in your home (after all, cleanliness is next to godliness, no?). The kits are touted to provide you with the most complete, enhanced, multi player gaming experience for major Wii titles. Among the products within are antimicrobial silicone covers, machine washable boxing gloves, dishwasher safe tennis rackets, golf clubs, steering wheels, archery kits, Frisbees and swords among others.
Seal Shield claims that their gaming products were created to help reduce the risk of worldwide cross contaminations with various bugs like H1N1, Norovirus and the “superbug,” MRSA making their rounds, but we’re pretty sure you wouldn’t invite a sick friend over to your place to have some Wii fun, eh? Seal Shield’s range of gaming products also merge SEAL SHIELD waterproof technology and SILVER SEAL technology for antimicrobial protection of the products, allowing you to chuck them into the diswasher once you’re done with your gaming session, and they last much longer as well since they’re resistant to mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria. Depending on the bundle you purchase, prices range from $29.99 to $49.99.
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Nintendo DSi now known as DSi LL
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on November 2nd, 2009
The wildly successful Nintendo DS line has now entered its fourth iteration, with confirmation of the Nintendo DSi LL in the pipeline that is basically a supersized version of the camera-enabled DSi. After all, it gets larger 4.25″ displays on both top and bottom segments compared to the older DSi’s 3.25″, coupled with an extra, bulkier pen with a host of new colors to whet your appetite. Something tells us that Zune lovers might just fall for this since it comes in a similar dark brown color. Out in Japan later this November 21st, it will come with a trio of built-in games, retailing for roughly $220 after conversion which makes it pricier than the Sony PSP-3000 but cheaper than the PSP Go. Do you think the DSi LL will be able to take off in the same manner as its predecessors?
Source: Wired
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Snapshots of black Wiimote and Nunchuk
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on October 14th, 2009
Everyone knows that there is an upcoming new color for the Wii Remote controller and Nunchuk controller, where it will be available in Henry Ford’s favorite color back in the day where the Model T was the hottest thing on four wheels. Just in case you are still clueless, we’re talking about the color known as black – where those who mark November 16 on their calendars can look forward to a new black Wii Remote controller that will be accompanied by a black Wii MotionPlus accessory at a suggested retail price of $49.99. For those who want to complete the experience, a black Nunchuk controller will be going for $19.99 a pop.
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