Toys for Kids & Adults

Awesome little Sackboy
Girl moment…

I'm good at knitting scarves and hats. However, I won't consider myself an accomplished knitter until I can pull off something as adorable as Sackboy, from the upcomingLittle Big Planet. Apparently,one of the game's designers knit it. Too frikin' cute!

Oh, and don't you dare missSackboy in his Chinese dragon costume. I could just eat him with a spoon!

HT toWonderland Blog

'Ninja Gaiden III' and 'Phantasy Star II' come to Wii

It's Monday, well, Tuesday, which is kind of like Monday due to the president's holiday, which means that there are new games for download on the Wii.

Ninja Gaidenâ„¢ III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): Join master ninja Ryu Hayabusa, last member of the famous Dragon Clan, in the third and final chapter of the legendary Ninja Gaiden saga.

Phantasy Starâ„¢ II: (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): Hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by fans and media alike, Phantasy Star II is an RPG that features an epic story line and turn-based battles. Play as Rolf, Nei, Rudo or several other characters as you navigate through the Algol star system battling the evil Dark Force.

For more information,go here.

Nintendo to clean dirty Wiis

Sure, Japanese gamers gotSuper Smash Bros. Brawlabout a month before we'll get it, but those who didn't take care of their Wiis are having some issues.

It seems thatdust, dirt, or tobacco smoke build-upare causing some Wiis to stutter while playingSSBBor causing the game to not play at all.

The problem lies in the fact thatSSBBis the first Wii game to be printed on a dual-layer DVD which requires a more delicate touch from ye olde laser. Dust or smoke build-up is causing the laser to have lost that loving feeling.

Nintendo has offered to clean the dirty Wiis, free of charge, and are even covering shipping costs.

We'll see what happens when the discs hit the States and Europe. I can see the YouTube home fix-its now.

PS3 to outsell X360 in 2008?

Electronic Arts predicts that the PS3 will outsell the Xbox 360 in 2008, with the Wii beating them all. You can read all about ithere.

I don't know why this is attracting so much attention. A lot of people already own Xbox 360s and Wiis, so this would be the year they buy the PS3. It just makes sense.

To date, Microsoft has sold about 17 million Xbox 360 while Sony has sold 8 million PS3s. If the projections are correct (and note the projects are for the US and Europe, only) then you'll bring up those totals to abouut 24 million Xbox 360s and 18.5 million PS3s.

The point here is that both are selling very well. The "console war" is a myth. Gamers will eventually have all three systems. It's no longer a matter of one or another.

To date console sell-through

Happy Valentine's Day

Best. Valentine. Evar.

Sure,I hinted at one a month ago…but who knew the hubby would follow through? Me, of so little faith.

'Mass Effect' coming to PCs in May

Mass Effect, the BioWare space epic that is full of complete and total awesomeness (not to mention a benign sex scene that hasruffled the feathers of the anti-gaming media), has been slated to hit store shelves this May. EA will be the publisher this time around, as the companypurchased BioWare from Microsoft Game Studios, the publisher of the Xbox 360 version, last October.

According to thepress release, here's what we can expect from the PC version:

• Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
• High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
• Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
• Run&Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
• New decryption mini-game.
• New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

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Disney World DS maps and ride info

What will they think of next? First there isreal time data sent to the DSat Seattle's Safeco Field. Now, it's aninteractive map and real-time ride info at Walt Disney Worldas reported on Wired's Game|Life blog.

WhileAlice of Wonderland Blog points outthe inherent problems with such a system one wonders why a simple map wouldn't be free.

In fact, every theme park, interstate, museum, etc. should have map and other info instantly ready for download to the DS upon walking in. For people like me, who get lost going from bed to the bathroom, it'd be a big help. Where am I?