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Are Your Kids Like This

September 14, 2010 by

So yesterday morning I was playing Leap Frog Bingo with Shae and she won the first game so she wanted to play another game.  The second game I won and this is where it began.  She told me she wanted to win and started to pout.  Shae then asked to play a third time and against my better judgement I palyed and won again and again she pouted and said she wanted to win.  Why do kids do this? LOL.

Kids are sore sports sometimes and don’t like to lose but I think all kids are like this (I hope so anyway for my kids sake).  I can remember Sabreena now 14 crying when she didn’t win a game and then would refuse to play anymore.  Shaun was the same way as Sabreena.  Shae is a little more tame. Shae will pout and whine a little bit will play again.  She is probably hoping to win so she can rub it in my face.  When Shae wins she like to tell me she is a winner and I’m a loser.  LOL.

Are your kids like this when playing games or is it just mine?




Nintendo Announces A Price Drop!

September 1, 2010 by

Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ video game systems. Effective Sept. 12, the new suggested retail price of the Nintendo DSi system will be $149.99, while the new suggested retail price for the Nintendo DSi XL system will be $169.99. The Nintendo DS™ Lite model will remain at a suggested retail price of $129.99. The Nintendo DS family of video game systems is the best-selling in the history of the U.S. and worldwide. The new prices offer consumers tremendous value for their money while providing access to the best portable video game experiences possible.

“We know shoppers want to get the maximum value out of every dollar they spend,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Our new Nintendo DSi prices make it easier than ever for consumers to access the tremendous variety of games, applications and social tools on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems.”

The Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems offer consumers access to more than 1,300 packaged games and more than 200 downloadable games. Both systems feature two built-in cameras and photo- and sound-manipulation software that provide for a more social experience. Users can wirelessly upload photos to Facebook with the touch of a button (wireless broadband Internet access required). The Nintendo DSi XL system, which features a screen that is 93 percent larger than that of the Nintendo DS Lite, comes pre-loaded with software like Brain Age™ Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Flipnote Studio™, Photo Clock and the Nintendo DSi Browser.

Through the end of July, total Nintendo DS family hardware sales are more than 42.3 million in the United States alone, according to the NPD Group. Recent and upcoming software releases for the Nintendo DS family of systems include DRAGON QUEST® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies™ (now available), Professor Layton and the Unwound Future™ (Sept. 12), Pokémon™ Ranger: Guardian Signs (Oct. 4), Art Academy™ (Oct. 25), Mario vs. Donkey Kong™: Mini-Land Mayhem! (Nov. 14) and Golden Sun™: Dark Dawn (Nov. 29). 

Remember that Nintendo DSi features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendodsi.com/.
 
This is a press post that was provided by Nintendo of America.
 




VTech MobiGo with Touchscreen Technology Recap

June 5, 2010 by

My kids are hooked on their electronics. I really try to keep the bulk of their plugged in time educational but still fun. The new VTech MobiGo combines those 2 things with the latest touch screen technology. Shae can now sit next to her big brother and sister and play like they do.

The MobiGo comes with a cartridge filled with basic (non-character) learning games. Shae’s favorite so far is Ice Escape. If you are familiar with Parking Lot, it’s very similar to that. The object of the game is to move the ice blocks and snowballs to get the penguin to his meal. I was surprised at how well she picked up this puzzle/strategy game. Here is a rundown of the great features:

  • Touch-screen: MobiGo’s touch-screen technology adds a modern twist to electronic learning games, so kids learn while mimicking the way parents use touch-screen devices.
  • Educational games: From fishing, coloring book pages, drawing and playing instruments, kids can discover a wide variety of fun and engaging learning games.
  • Learning skills: MobiGo teaches a wide range of skills including math, vocabulary, spelling, logic and categorization. The slide open QWERTY keyboard introduces older kids to text typing skills.
  • Downloadable Content: Additional games and content will be available for download so kids can customize
  • their MobiGo with the latest innovative games and continue the learning and fun for years to come.
  • Portable: Handheld robust gaming console makes learning fun on the go for little hands and is equipped with headphone and AC adapter jacks.


Our initial experience wasn’t so hot, we had a problem with the audio but VTech jumped in and remedied the situation immediately. Shae was even happier with her replacement and the special extra game that was sent; Toy Story 3. I can’t wait to pick up the Dora game for her. I’m really hoping for a carrying case also, she’s good for leaving her stuff all over the place.

The VTech MobiGo has become Shae’s #1 electronic game system; in fact we gifted her previous sytem within 2 days knowing she was never going to touch it again. The MobiGo is scheduled to be released June 7th at Toys R Us, MSRP $59.99 with games starting $19.99

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Finally A Place To Rent Kids Games – SmartyRents.com

April 30, 2010 by

SmartyRents.com is an online educational video game rental company that RENTS games for LeapFrog and VTech game systems. This is a cost effective way for parents to get a variety of games for less.

SmartyRents was established by two credentialed teachers. After having children, it became their mission to provide families with an opportunity to have their kids learn while playing the ever-so-popular video game.

SmartyRents provides exciting learning opportunities for children from the ages of 9 months to 10 years. Every month when a game is delivered to your door, it allows your child the chance to embark on a new learning adventure. The educationally-based products helps children learn and refine skills with some of their favorite characters. 

To get started, there are four simple steps:

  1. Register as a SmartyRents member.
  2. Choose the rental package that best fits your needs: 1 game, 2 games, 3 games, or 4 games at a time
  3. Begin your child’s learning experience by adding games to your Game.
  4. Your game(s) will be delivered to your door to keep for as long as you want to play.

SmartyRents.com is offering all Look What Mom Found…and Dad too! readers a promo code for 1 Free Month – ab93ef – it expires 5/31/10.  Hurry and give it a try and report back and let us know what you think about SmartyRents.com.

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Strategy or Cheating?

April 19, 2010 by

At what point in life do kids learn how to alter the rules of a game so they are able to win. Shaun and I were playing Uno a few weeks ago and his new trick is to try to look at your cards to see if he can catch a glimpse. One time he did catch a glimpse of my last 2 cards so when I put down my next card I called Uno. He could see I had a blue 8 and he had a blue card but since he didn’t want me to win he kept drawing cards until he got an 8 in a different color. It took me a few games to realize what he was doing and then I called him out on it and it stopped.

Shaun and I played Uno last night and his new thing is to put down a Draw 4 and then ask if I want to challenge him since the rules say you can only use a Draw 4 if you have no other card to use. He put down three or four Draw 4’s during our few games and each time he asked if I wanted to challenge him. I guess he was hoping I would take him up on his challenge so I would then have to draw additional cards. He is a sneaky SOB. LOL. I love him even thought he tries to be a con artist when we play Uno.  Where the heck did he learns these tricks?

Do you think this is strategy or cheating?

 




Family Fun 30 Great Games: Winter Fun for Wii Recapitulation

March 9, 2010 by

Its been said before, we love our Nintendo Wii. We have well over 30 games and love to add to the collection for those “I’m so bored” days. We’ve been enjoying a new game the last couple weeks, Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun. Especially with the Winter Olympic games recently wrapping up it was fun to watch them on tv and attempt them in a game.


Like most Wii games Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun is played by moving the controllers along with a series of buttons. And like most Wii games there is a learning process. Shaun is our key Wii player so he was the first to play this game. He was initially very frustrated with the different motions and sequences that had to be done to get his character to ski or skate. By the 2nd or 3rd time playing he had all the events covered and it has become one of his go games.

Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun is the latest in the top-selling Family Party franchise, including Family Party: 30 Great Games and iParenting Award winner Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun. Winter Fun delivers hours of family entertainment on Wii where players can choose from over a dozen cute characters dressed head-to-toe in customizable winter outfits, and can participate in up to four player action including multiplayer co-op, available for the first time ever in the franchise. Players will be getting in the spirit of playing all-time favorite winter games and competing and unlocking games and challenges to achieve high scores and win medals!

The games we play in our house are safe for the whole family, even for Shae who thinks she’s playing; no violence, no foul language, no sketchy characters. Win 1 of 3 copies of Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun for Nintendo Wii right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Tell me what other family friendly games you like to play.

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Wii Fit Plus Recap

January 21, 2010 by

Working out and exercising doesn’t bother me, actually a lot of the time I really enjoy working out. For those of you who find it boring or not fun to exercise should try working out using Wii Fit Plus. When I feel like I need a change of pace in my routine I turn to Wii Fit Plus.

Wii Fit Plus is packed with every feature from Wii Fit—plus new exercises and tools to personalize your exercise routine. If you already have a profile on the original Wii Fit, you can easily transfer it over to Wii Fit Plus making it a super easy transition. Will Fit Plus has some pretty cool new features like My Wii Fit Plus which allows you to personalize your Wii Fit Plus workouts. Calories Burned is another really cool new feature which allows you to set daily goals on how many calories you want to burn. Everyone who is trying to lose weight watches their calories to some extent and this new feature easily allows you to do that.

Sabreena and I have each used Wii Fit Plus a few times since receiving it for analysis a few days ago. We also have Wii Fit so we could definitely see the improvements made and all of the new strength training routines as well as yoga routines that have been added. One of the areas we really like in Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus are the balance games and there are 15 cool new ones for Wii Fit Plus. One of my favorite new balance games on the Wii Fit Plus is the Snowball Fight. Sabreena has two favorites which are Island Cycling and Rhythm Kung Fu. All in all the Wii Fit Plus is a very nice improvement over the original Wii Fit.

If you already have Wii Fit you have the Wii balance board so for $19.99 you can upgrade to the disc only version of Wii Fit Plus. If you are new to Wii Fit Plus for $99.99 you can get the disc and the Wii balance board. Wii Fit Plus can be bought at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Game Stop and others. Wii Fit Plus is worth the money as well as the time you will spend using it. If you are looking to have some fun while working out give Wii Fit Plus a try.

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Up High Down Low

January 14, 2010 by

Shae’s new game anytime you ask for a high five is Up High, Down Low, In the Middle Too Slow. LOL. It is especially funny because when she gets to the in the middle part of the game she doesn’t put her hand out for you to try to slap it she keeps it behind her back the whole time but always says too slow. She is a crazy little girl.




Santa’s gift to Shaun, Tony Hawk: RIDE

December 27, 2009 by

The hottest video game of the season has a new home in our house. Tony Hawk: RIDE is an innovative motion sensing controller shaped like a skateboard that is available for the Wii, Playstation 3 and XBOX 360.
Have you ever wanted to skate like Tony Hawk? This game lets you lift, tilt and turn to complete over 100 tricks at 6 locations all over the globe. The official website gives a great tutorial on movements to master tricks such as an Ollie or Kick Flip and also how to combine them for cooler effects and game advancement.

This year Santa brought RIDE to Shaun and Sabreena. From the second Shaun saw the box he knew what was is it, he tore through that wrapping and wanted to hook it up to the XBOX 360 right away. He played for hours on Christmas night and easily got the hang of the standard movements and skimmed through the locations and challenges. He likes to test out the different levels of a game before really starting his journey. Shaun also liked trying out all characters/players but always went back to Tony Hawk.


One thing I’d love to see is the Party feature. This lets you play an 8 multiplayer game online with Playstation 3 or XBOX 360.

Unfortunately we’ve had a ton of plans the rest of the weekend that has prohibited Shaun from continuing his training but with the next week off of school there is no doubt that he’s going to master the tricks before heading into the New Year.

If you or your kids are gamers or if you just love extreme sports like our boy does you gotta check out Tony Hawk: RIDE for yourself. Gather up all that holiday cash and gift cards and get your own RIDE.

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Tony Hawk: RIDE just in time for the holidays

December 15, 2009 by

You should know by now that we love video games, well mostly the kids but I get excited when we find fun games that 1) aren’t violent 2) are interactive 3) entertain more than just one person in the house. I found another winner! Tony Hawk: RIDE

Available for the Wii, XBOX 360 and Play Station 3, RIDE features an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, and redefines the sports genre by offering a fully dynamic hands-free gaming experience. Designed in conjunction with the game, the cutting edge wireless controller allows for unprecedented freedom and movement. Players of all experience levels will have the chance to feel what it’s really like to skate.

Some of the key features of the game include:

• Anyone Can RIDE: Featuring different modes tailored to skill and preference, Tony Hawk: RIDE is fully accessible to everyone – from hardcore fans to players with no prior skateboarding experience. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers can literally step on the board to play.

• Unique Motion-Sensitive Controller: Using full motion sensing technology, the intuitive skateboard controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Gamers can experience a full range of movement as they rotate, tilt and lift the board in a variety of ways to discover new tricks in the game.

• Exciting, Immersive and Social Game Play: Tony Hawk: RIDE features a diverse set of trick, vert, and speed challenges that allow players to take on their friends and family as they compete with each other via “Hot Seat” game play. With robust multiplayer, online and create-a-skater modes, players can jump into a personalized and extremely social gaming experience

You can find out more information about Tony Hawk: Ride at the official website: http://www.thride.com/us/

Also visit the official Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/tonyhawkride

And follow up on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thride

Keep an eye out Christmas weekend when we get the chance to review our own RIDE.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




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