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Okay, I will admit it--I don't understand the appeal of video games. I mean, yes, I played a lot of Centipede and Ms. Pac Man and Joust in my youth, and yes, those games have about as much to do with modern gaming as Read More »
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DietsInReview.com This week, three new fitness video games
were released for use with the Nintendo Wii (or Nintendo DS). With
the creation of the Nintendo Wii an entirely new genre of video
games has been born, and it's probably the best thing to ever
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It’s almost too easy to hate video games. With all the zombie-shooting, vampire-beheading and in some cases, hooker-murdering (ahem: Grand Theft Auto), parents who’d rather their kid didn’t grow up to steal cars or slay demons often label all boob tube games as either desensitizing or mind-numbing. The good news is, there’s another side to gaming. Designed to stimulate creativity, encourage neuron connectivity and get your kids off their butts, these fifteen games (in no particular order) build rather than burn brainpower. — Christina Couch Read More »
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Between the computer, the
TV, the DS, and the Wii, a lot of screens are vying for your
kids' attention. Parents try lots of different things to limit
screen time -- everything from outright bans to "only on
weekends" to setting a timer. Being The Enforcer of Screen
Time Limits may… Read More »
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Hey guys! You know I’m a bit skeptical when it comes to fitness video games…but I think I might have had a change of heart last week, after trying out the new The Biggest Loser Video Game on the Wii console: Read More »
Here I am with The Biggest Loser's trainer, Bob Harper; and last season’s runner up, Tara Costa, after the workout.
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Super Mario Bros. Wii was revealed at E3 this year and here is the new trailer. As you can see, the game's gameplay and style hark back to the days of classic Super Mario Bros. 3. See what the lovely girls at GameGirl.com have to say about their experience with the game. For more information on the Super Mario Bros. franchise or E3 visit GamePro.com. Read More »
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I'm happy to announce that today I'm trading in my gym membership for Wii Fit. Yay! I made the decision a few weeks ago after I compared the price of my gym membership versus buying Wii Fit. For me, it was a no-brainer. I already owned a Wii, so I would just have to pay around $80 for the game. (My gym membership costs me about $349 a year.) Read More »
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Turns out, your guilty
pleasures (chocolate, video games) may not be so guilty after
all. And those pesky side effects of being an adult—stress,
anyone?—can actually benefit you too. Read on to learn the… Read More »
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Here is an interesting twist on gaming. Earlier this week, there were a handful of articles posted claiming that women's fitness is a new market for video games. No doubt, the buzz had something to do with the release of EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii. There are other games that are utilizing the Wii's popularity. Along with Wii Sports Resort, you can pick up Daisy Fuentes Pilates or Active Live: Extreme Challenge. Read More »
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First, let's get this out of the way: my husband and I are gamers. Not the kind who prefer their virtual lives to their real ones, nor the kind that dress up to go to conventions — but, still, a good amount of our entertainment comes in interactive form. I work as a Game Designer (the…
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