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Video game timer for kids

July 9th 2009 23:27
You can purchase a cheap egg timer and set it so that you know when to stop your children or yourself so that you can find something else to do with your time other than playing games. Or you can purchase the Game Dr.

John Morrisey invented the Game Dr which is basically a timer that allows you to set a base time so that video games are the only thing that your kids do during their spare time. It's pretty cool, but for $30 there are alternatives. But, to have an actual game timer makes it cooler.

It actually has an option that lets you set the amount of time that the console can be used on a daily or weekly basis, which is another reason it's a tad better than a regular kitchen timer.

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April 13th 2009 20:09
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Copycats in Gaming

April 11th 2009 15:14
Nothing these days is truly original. I mean decades ago, some of our gaming consoles or games were original and unique, but nowadays... Not so much. Below I have 6 copycats in gaming, most of which are video games themselves, but of course we can't forget the consoles either. But anyway, check out these gaming similarities


1. Wii vs. Vii

Even though there is only one letter difference in these two consoles, look at them! They are so much alike. The Vii was released in China in 2007, but it doesn't cost nearly as much as the Wii. The Vii even came with 12 pre-installed games. If you are able to find one in a Western store, please let me know, as I'd be interested in checking out one of these guys.

2. Donkey Kong vs. King Kong

Most gamers have heard of Donkey Kong, but have you really looked at its similarities to King Kong? Universal Studios is the owner of the King Kong name, and they actually sued Nintendo in 1981 because of the arcade platformer- Donkey Kong,- which infringed their trademark. But, after several years Nintendo won and the name- Donkey Kong- was safe.

3. Snake Pliskin vs. Solid Snake

The Metal Gear creator will openly admit that Solid Snake was heavily based on Snake Pliskin. There are even parts of the movie that are replicated in the game.

4. Limbo of the Lost vs. Almost Everyone

In the early 90s, Limbo of the Lost was a going to be adventure game, but it was quickly recalled when so many people noticed similarities in the game. If you ever had or can get your hands on one of these games, you'll find that the most similarities come from Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, but you'll also see some Pirates of the Caribbean, World of Warcraft, Spawn, and so many other adventure games all combined into this one game. Kind of a cheat if you ask me.

5. Tris vs. Tetris

An Atlanta college student developed Tetris a good wile ago, and Tris was the clone that has been a big hit on the iPhone. In August 2008, the company who owns the Tetris name, forced its removal of Tris. Fans of the iPhone, now have to use the EA-developed block game that costs $4.99... Too bad, as it's not the customer's fault Apple developers stole Tetris.

6. Super Mario Bros. vs. Great Giana Sisters

Shortly after Super Mario Bros. was released, a German publisher released a similar game for many computer platforms. Well, they tried to; Nintendo forced the publisher to withdraw its game due to the close similarities between the two games. The game released by the German publisher, Rainbow Arts, is now a collector's item, so if you get your hands on Great Giana Sisters, hold onto it for as long as you can or until you can get a good bid on it.

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Wii MotionPlus Remote Attachment

April 8th 2009 23:44
The Nintendo Wii MotionPlus is an accessory attachment for the Wiimote control. The attachment connects to the bottome of the remote and traces motion in a 3D space so that you can better control the remote.

The MotionPlus attachment helps define your motion control by accurately reflecting your motions in the 3D space. It better tracks your arm position and orientation when used in combination with the sensor bar and the accelerometer.

When you make even slight movements to your arm or wrist, the MotionPlus attachment will be able to note changes on the screen.

The Wii accessory is suppose to make gaming more intuitive

It's actually thought by some that because it is very sensitive to your movement, that it can be a bad thing, and possibly even detrimental to gaming pleasures because a small inconsistency in your hand can can replicated with absolute precision within the game and on screen, causing it to be slightly user unfriendly.

The accessory is going to be released sometime this spring of 2009.



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Riiflex Wii Remote Dumbbell Weights

April 7th 2009 23:28


For $35, you can pre-order the two pound Riiflex weights for your Nintentdo Wii,or $40 for the four pound dumbbells. Basically, the Wii weights are supposed to add resistance to your Wii and Wii Fit workouts, but you can use the Riiflex dumbbell with any game. They're meant to just add some resistance to your game.

The weights combine durability of fitness gear with a cool innovative design to fit your Wii remote and Nunchuck. The Riiflex dumbbells have an ergonomic grip for secure control throughout the broad range of motions.

You get two dumbbells with every purchase.

The Riiflex dumbbells will be shipped out during the summer of 2009.

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Nintendo's Educational Side

March 28th 2009 17:16
Nintendo is working on entering the education arena, which is a pretty interesting and neat concept considering they've been in the gaming arena for years... But, you'll find that they aren't getting out of gaming considering that what they're doing is creating educational video games.

Nintendo filed the patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office, which tells a tale of an educational future aimed at young children between the age of toddlers and pre-kindergartners, and/or people with disabilities


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SimCity For iPhone Isn't Worth the $10

March 20th 2009 16:02


Apple is marketing the iPhone and iPod as great gaming consoles in addition to a cell phone and MP3 player, well it's really all in which games you purchase for your Apple product. SimCity is $10 and created by Electronic Arts. This is a game you would think would have a great impact on cell phone gaming


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Where Can I find the Serial Number on my Xbox 360?

March 10th 2009 14:10
When trying to register your console, you will need your serial number, but if you don't have the box, you'll want to make sure that you know where else you can look to find the number.

When looking for the serial number for your Xbox 360, you can check the sticker on the back of the console, but if that has fallen off, don't worry because you can find the serial number in one other place


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Microsoft Points

February 10th 2009 23:06
If you have an Xbox 360, then you know how essential it is to have a LIVE account and have Microsoft Points to your account... Well, it's not essential, but it is a great asset that Microsoft included with the Xbox 360.

Unlike the online areas for Wii and PlayStation 3, the Xbox LIVE seems to be so much more advanced than the others. There are more options and features that you can download, and you can use the Microsoft Points for the marketplace as well as the Zune store


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Sony PSP Cases

January 28th 2009 03:47
The Sony PSP isn't quite as popular as the Nintendo DS, but there are still many many people who play the PSP and love it! So, if you are one of those people, you will want to consider getting a PSP case to house your Sony PSP hanheld and a few game disks.

Buy purchasing a case for your PSP, you will be able to protect your PSP console from basic bumps and scratches when on the go


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