This Week's Wii game review is: We Ski!
This game is sooo much fun. I feel like I'm at a real ski resort. There are so many different slopes, ski lifts to ride, guides to talk to, photographers and even a ski shop with tons of choices to dress your Mii in. Each ski slope has a different skill level. When you start the game, you begin in the ski school. This is where you learn how to handle the wii remote, stop, do cool air tricks, etc. Once you are done there, then the fun begins. The makers of this game have a good sense of humor. They play silly music over the loudspeaker and even have announcements about a car with their lights on or for a person to report to the main office. As you ski along, if you run into a person hard enough you can knock them down (not that it's something you want to spend the entire game doing).
As I mentioned before, each ski slope has a different skill level. After making your way down each one, you will receive a score. When you get tired of skiing aimlessly, there's other things to do. Each person with a yellow bubble above their head either has a challenge for you or some information. One of my favorite activities is the Orienteering and food delivery race. The Orienteering is like a scavenger hunt. You get a clue and have to find the next person hiding in that clue location. I had to use a cheat for the clue about "a tree passed its prime near a path frozen in time". If you don't keep your eyes open, it's extremely hard to find.
There is also a photo album area in the game where you can take pictures in various locations and choose from about 50 random poses. I haven't tried skiing with other people, but it would be fun to do. If you want to ski without the fear of falling or hate the cold, then this game is definitely for you.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
This Week in Wii - Wii Play
This weeks Wii game review is: Wii Play.
This must have been the first game they created for the Wii. The graphics are pretty low-end, but it's still fun to play. There are nine games in total. The first is Find Mii which is about finding particular Miis in a crowd. Sometimes you are asked to find twin Miis, triplets, the sleepy Mii, the fastest Mii, etc. The faster you find them, the more time is added to your clock for the next round. I find this fun to play with a another person. If you play by yourself, then it doesn't end. You just keep going to the next round til you get tired of the game or can't find the Miis in time. It's like Where's Waldo with a timer.
My favorite game would have to be the Shooting Range. You point the Wii remote at the screen and shoot down the targets. Pretty simple, right? There are bullseye targets, balloons, flying disks, cans and even aliens that try to abduct your Miis. This game really tests your focus, concentration and aim. Other games include Table Tennis, Laser Hockey and Billiards.
The Pose Mii game is a little confusing at first. There are three positions. You have to choose the right one to match the silhouette in the bubble, before the bubble hits the ground. It's fun to play once you understand how it works. The Fishing game is pretty self-explanatory. You move your hook around near the mouth of the fish you want to catch. When you feel the nibble, yank the remote back to pull the fish in. You score more points for larger or hard to follow fish. Charge! is simple as well. You are riding a cow from one of a track to another. As you steer your steer, you have to knock down scarecrows and jump over hurdles. The last game is Tanks!. You tank is in a small area and you have to take out the enemy tanks. There are a few things to find behind, the shells bounce off of walls and you can drop mines along the way.
When I bought a second remote and nunchuk, I paid a little extra to get this game in a bundle. Since it didn't cost too much, I think it was worth it. I may not play it as often as other games, but I like having the option of plowing down scarecrows or protecting my Mii from alien invaders.
This must have been the first game they created for the Wii. The graphics are pretty low-end, but it's still fun to play. There are nine games in total. The first is Find Mii which is about finding particular Miis in a crowd. Sometimes you are asked to find twin Miis, triplets, the sleepy Mii, the fastest Mii, etc. The faster you find them, the more time is added to your clock for the next round. I find this fun to play with a another person. If you play by yourself, then it doesn't end. You just keep going to the next round til you get tired of the game or can't find the Miis in time. It's like Where's Waldo with a timer.
My favorite game would have to be the Shooting Range. You point the Wii remote at the screen and shoot down the targets. Pretty simple, right? There are bullseye targets, balloons, flying disks, cans and even aliens that try to abduct your Miis. This game really tests your focus, concentration and aim. Other games include Table Tennis, Laser Hockey and Billiards.
The Pose Mii game is a little confusing at first. There are three positions. You have to choose the right one to match the silhouette in the bubble, before the bubble hits the ground. It's fun to play once you understand how it works. The Fishing game is pretty self-explanatory. You move your hook around near the mouth of the fish you want to catch. When you feel the nibble, yank the remote back to pull the fish in. You score more points for larger or hard to follow fish. Charge! is simple as well. You are riding a cow from one of a track to another. As you steer your steer, you have to knock down scarecrows and jump over hurdles. The last game is Tanks!. You tank is in a small area and you have to take out the enemy tanks. There are a few things to find behind, the shells bounce off of walls and you can drop mines along the way.
When I bought a second remote and nunchuk, I paid a little extra to get this game in a bundle. Since it didn't cost too much, I think it was worth it. I may not play it as often as other games, but I like having the option of plowing down scarecrows or protecting my Mii from alien invaders.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Discount Anime DVDs
When I was younger and had the extra funds to spend, a good portion of it went to buying anime dvds and manga. My favorite site was always Discount Anime Dvds.com. They sold all sorts of domestic and import dvds, books, apparel, toys, and even pocky and gummi candies. Sadly, this site went away. So, now what's an otaku to do? Well, here are a few reasonable substitutes for those suffering anime withdrawl.
Pros: There's the site and the store. You can either make your purchase online and have it shipped, reserve it to pick up or go straight to the store. If it's not available online, you can do a search to see if a store near you has it in stock. B&N has a decent selection and offers discounts to members. It's also another place to accept gift cards. Shipping is free for orders over $25. If you're a true fan then that number seems pretty low.
Cons: They don't carry everything; mostly mainstream items. The discounts offered aren't much compared to other sites. Customer reviews are sparse and their trusted sellers might not carry the item if they don't either.
Pros: They carry a good amount of whatever you might be looking for. You can use those Amazon gift cards towards your purchase, some of the books qualify for a 4 for 3 promotion (meaning buy 4 books and the lower priced one is free). If they don't carry an item, you can check out the marketplace to buy from various sellers. Another site where $25 purchases equal free shipping. They sell pocky and other candies but most are listed as bulk purchases. There are customer reviews and some books have a few pages to preview.
Cons: Some items are listed as back-ordered or are out of stock. There's no telling when they might get a new supply. You can only make your purchase online, so there's no immediate gratification from getting it at a store. Some of the marketplace prices can be outrageous if the item can't be found anywhere else.
Pros: If you can't find it anywhere else, they most likely have it. They offer media mail for shipping, but it can take a while. If the amount is over $60, then shipping is free for media mail. The books ship from Nevada, so if you live in a neighboring state, they'll arrive in a few days. They also offer reward points. For every $2, you get 1 point. 13 points gets you the customer reward of the month.
Cons: They only carry yaoi content. The reward points have to be obtained in a single order; they aren't saved and accumulated for later. Not much to complain about here.
Pros: They are always having a Clearance/Overstock sale. You can find a variety of items on sale for cheap. They sell books, movies, toys, apparel, CDs, live action DVDs, hentai titles, gift certificates and even Blu-ray discs. They also carry import items.
Cons: They don't have a huge stock of items. You might find volume one of a title but not 2-4. They also don't offer free shipping incentives but the shipping prices are reasonable. For a purchase of almost $100 the shipping is about $7.
I like to peruse around the marketplace area of cons and see where I can get DVDs and books for cheap. At Otakon, I found a table selling books for only $2. I grabbed a handful of titles that sounded interesting or caught my eye. I didn't always enjoy what I bought home, but for only two bucks it was worth it to try. Anything you don't like, just sell it online to someone else who might want it.
Anyone out there have a site or store that they'd like to add? Post a comment below.
Barnes and Noble
Pros: There's the site and the store. You can either make your purchase online and have it shipped, reserve it to pick up or go straight to the store. If it's not available online, you can do a search to see if a store near you has it in stock. B&N has a decent selection and offers discounts to members. It's also another place to accept gift cards. Shipping is free for orders over $25. If you're a true fan then that number seems pretty low.
Cons: They don't carry everything; mostly mainstream items. The discounts offered aren't much compared to other sites. Customer reviews are sparse and their trusted sellers might not carry the item if they don't either.
Amazon.com
Pros: They carry a good amount of whatever you might be looking for. You can use those Amazon gift cards towards your purchase, some of the books qualify for a 4 for 3 promotion (meaning buy 4 books and the lower priced one is free). If they don't carry an item, you can check out the marketplace to buy from various sellers. Another site where $25 purchases equal free shipping. They sell pocky and other candies but most are listed as bulk purchases. There are customer reviews and some books have a few pages to preview.
Cons: Some items are listed as back-ordered or are out of stock. There's no telling when they might get a new supply. You can only make your purchase online, so there's no immediate gratification from getting it at a store. Some of the marketplace prices can be outrageous if the item can't be found anywhere else.
Everything Yaoi
Pros: If you can't find it anywhere else, they most likely have it. They offer media mail for shipping, but it can take a while. If the amount is over $60, then shipping is free for media mail. The books ship from Nevada, so if you live in a neighboring state, they'll arrive in a few days. They also offer reward points. For every $2, you get 1 point. 13 points gets you the customer reward of the month.
Cons: They only carry yaoi content. The reward points have to be obtained in a single order; they aren't saved and accumulated for later. Not much to complain about here.
Anime Nation
Pros: They are always having a Clearance/Overstock sale. You can find a variety of items on sale for cheap. They sell books, movies, toys, apparel, CDs, live action DVDs, hentai titles, gift certificates and even Blu-ray discs. They also carry import items.
Cons: They don't have a huge stock of items. You might find volume one of a title but not 2-4. They also don't offer free shipping incentives but the shipping prices are reasonable. For a purchase of almost $100 the shipping is about $7.
Anime Convention
I like to peruse around the marketplace area of cons and see where I can get DVDs and books for cheap. At Otakon, I found a table selling books for only $2. I grabbed a handful of titles that sounded interesting or caught my eye. I didn't always enjoy what I bought home, but for only two bucks it was worth it to try. Anything you don't like, just sell it online to someone else who might want it.
Anyone out there have a site or store that they'd like to add? Post a comment below.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
Hey all! For all of you who are lucky enough to have a loving and trusting relationship with your mother, then appreciate at. You are blessed. As for the rest of us, make due with what you got. Happy Mother's Day, All!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Kicking It Old School
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