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Just Dance 3 in time for Holiday Parties

December 9, 2011 by

She can sometime be quite shy and reserved at times but when asked to dance and act a fool she has no problem letting it all hang out. Sabreena asked for Just Dance 3 for the Wii and while I was a little surprised at first I quickly remembered that her and Shae and Shaun will break out in crazy dances at the drop of a hat for no apparent reason. I knew Just Dance 3 would be a good fit all of them since they enjoy interactive and fun video games they can play together.


The Just Dance franchise has been extremely popular for gamers of all ages and demographics and is the world’s #1 dance game. The introduction of Just Dance 3 incorporates a unique collection of danceable and singable songs from today and yesterday to welcome a larger audience. The soundtrack is sure to get any party started for holiday, event or season. With songs like Party Rock Anthem (Rob’s fave) and Dynamite (Shae’s fave) this is sure to be a hit with the whole family. I’m planning a casual family dinner in the next couple weeks, I think this might be a perfect game to break out, that way my siblings and I can battle.

Just Dance 3 is a dance along video game much like Guitar Hero is to playing the guitar; you do what the screen tells you to. With features like Dance ‘Till You Drop there is no need to stop and change modes, select songs or switch players. Dance till you literally run out of energy or someone else wants a turn. The Dance Crew mode features songs with 4-part choreographies so each member of the band player has the chance to be in the spotlight. These and other cool and interactive features make Just Dance 3 a top pick for the holidays for just about anyone on your list.

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Skylander Spyro’s Adventure

November 21, 2011 by

Video games are big in our house.  We have the Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo DS so needless to say my kids as well as I love video games.  Recently Activison released a pretty cool game that I am sure is going to be a hit called Skylander Spyro’s Adventure.

Every time Shaun sees the Skylander commercial on TV he tells Melinda and I how bad he wants that game and I can totally understand because it looks awesome.  This is the first game that allows the gamer to bring an action figure to life.  All you have to do is place a Skylander on the Portal of Power and they come to life in the video game.  To me this might be the coolest feature of the game and it a feature that kids are going to find really cool. Skylanders are more than just action figures in the game they are action figures with brains.  Skylanders will remember their in game experiences and upgrades and they move through the world of Skyland.

One feature that kids and gamers are going to love is it doesn’t matter what gaming system your friends have because the Skylanders work on and across all major video gaming systems.  So that means you grab your favorite Skylanders take them to your friends house place them on their Portal of Power  and your Skylander will come to life in the game.

Skylander Spyro’s Adventure is available for Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo 3DS and available at most major retailers.

For more features and information on Skylander Spyro’s Adventure click HERE!!!

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Monkey See Monkey Doo

April 23, 2011 by

Our kids as well as Melinda and I are fans of the Carnival Games series for Wii and were pretty excited when we heard about Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do for the Xbox 360 Kinect and thankfully were offered a copy for review.

Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do has 20 awesome games like fling rings, pop darts, test your strength and many more. I thought the test your strength game was pretty cool on the Kinect since you swing like you have a hammer in your hands even though you don’t. This is definitely a game for the whole family and an awesome way for the whole family to come together on a Friday night and have a great time.

Key Features:

  • Step right up for a kooky carnival atmosphere with mini games designed exclusively for the motion-sensing Kinect (not included)
  • Jump into the full-body action of 20 party-style games that are fun for players of all ages
  • Try your hand at wacky midway challenges, including Ring Fling, Funnel Cake Falls, Rocket to Mars, Crash-Test Dummy, Pop Darts and more
  • • Re-experience some of your favorite boardwalk classics like Alley Ball, Strength Test, Court King, Golden Arm and Wheel of Chance
  • Voice recognition technology allows The Amazing Wodin to reveal your future, tell you a riddle and present you with a personal wizard name
  • Be crowned the winner to score interactive prizes and surprises abound
  • Take home dragons, robot cowboys, flying bears, ninjas and wacky wearables to dress up your Xbox Live Avatar
  • Kinect motion sensor required; not included
  • For 1 to 2 players

Shaun and eight other kids played this at his birthday party and had a blast. It provided hours of entertainment and the kids were really enjoying this game. To me Carnival Games is one the best entertainment games out there and if you know anyone with the Kinect you should definitely recommend this game to them.








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Nintendo 3DS Specs – Coming on 03/27/2011

January 19, 2011 by

Nintendo plans on launching its 3DS, the handheld video game system featuring 3-D technology with no glasses on March 27, 2011.  Thirty games will be available for the 3DS between the device’s launch and this June’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, the company says.

Shaun’s birthday is 3/31 and I think this would be a really cool gift for hime but I am having a hard time with the $249.99 price tag.  It seems like a lot of money for his age but probably worth it for the technology.

Below is a ton of information on the 3DS.

Nintendo 3DS Hardware Specs

Launch Date March 27, 2011

Price $249.99 MSRP*

Included in Hardware:    The following is included in the hardware set:

  • Nintendo 3DS system
  • Nintendo 3DS charging cradle
  • Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
  • Nintendo 3DS stylus
  • SD Memory Card (2GB)
  • AR Card(s) (view the cards using the outer cameras to play supported AR games)
  • Quick-Start Guide
  • Operations Manual (including warranty)

Characteristic Features:

  • 3D screen, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses and the ability to adjust or turn off 3D effect with the 3D Depth Slider.
  • Stereo cameras that enable users to take 3D photos that can be viewed instantly on the 3D screen.
  • New input interfaces including the Circle Pad, motion sensor, gyro sensor SpotPass, a feature that lets Nintendo 3DS detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain information, game data, free software, videos and so on for players even when the system is in sleep mode.**
  • StreetPass, a feature that lets Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously.
  • Convenient features that users can access without stopping game play such as the HOME menu, Internet Brower, Notifications, etc.
  • Plenty of built-in software such as the Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Maker, StreetPass, Mii Plaza, AR Games, Activity Log, Face Raiders, etc.
  • Nintendo eShop where users can view trailers, software rankings and purchase software.
  • System Transfer which enable users to transfer already purchased software from one Nintendo 3DS system to another. DSiWare purchased for the Nintendo DSi or the Nintendo DSi XL can also be transferred into a Nintendo 3DS system.***
  • Compatibility functions where both new software designed for Nintendo 3DS and most software for the Nintendo DS family of systems can be played.
  • Parental Controls which enable parents to restrict game content by ratings as well as use of specific wireless connectivity, 3D functionality, etc.****

Size (when closed):   2.9 inches high, 5.3 inches long, 0.8 inches deep.

Weight:   Approximately 8 ounces (including battery pack, stylus, SD memory card).

Upper Screen:   Wide-screen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses. Capable of displaying approximately 16.77 million colors. 3.53 inches display (3.02 inches wide, 1.81 inches high) with 800 x 240 pixel resolution. 400 pixels are allocated to each eye to enable 3D viewing.

Lower Screen:   LCD with a touch screen capable of displaying 16.77 million colors. 3.02 inches (2.42 inches wide, 1.81 inches high) with 320 x 240 pixel resolution.

Cameras:   One inner camera and two outer cameras. Resolutions are 640 x 480 for each camera. Lens are single focus and uses the CMOS capture element. The active pixel count is approximately 300,000 pixels.

Wireless Communication:   2.4 GHz. Enabling local wireless communication among multiple Nintendo 3DS systems for game play and StreetPass. Enabling access to the Internet through wireless LAN access points (supports IEEE802.11 b/g with the WPA™/WPA2™ security feature). Recommended distance of wireless communication is within 98.4 feet. This can be shorter depending on the enviromental situation. WPA and WPA2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Input Controls Input controls are the following: A/B/X/Y Button, +Control Pad, L/R Button, START/SELECT Circle Pad (enabling 360-degree analog input) Touch screen Embedded microphone Camera Motion sensor Gyro sensor

Other Input Controls:   Other input controls are the following:

  • 3D Depth Slider (enabling smooth adjustment of the 3D level effect)
  • HOME (HOME button brings up the HOME menu)
  • Wireless switch (can disable wireless functionality even during game play)
  • POWER button

Connector: Connector includes:

  • Game Card slot
  • SD Card slot
  • Cradle connector
  • AC adapter connector
  • Audio jack (stereo output)

Sound:   Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen (supports virtual surround sound).

Stylus:  Telescoping stylus (approximately 3.94 inches when fully extended).

Electric Power:  AC adaptor (WAP-002 [USA]). Nintendo 3DS Battery Pack (lithium ion battery) [CTR-003].

Charge Time: About 3.5 hours

Battery Duration:  When playing Nintendo 3DS software about 3-5 hours. When playing Nintendo DS software about 5-8 hours. Battery duration differs depending on the brightness setting of the screen. The information regarding battery duration is a rough standard. It can be shorter depending on what functions of the Nintendo 3DS system are used.

Game Card:  Nintendo 3DS Game Card. The size is approximately the same as Nintendo DS Game Card.

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Tony Hawk: Shred Recap

January 15, 2011 by

Tony Hawk is a skateboard legend that I admired when I was a teen so when I was asked If I wanted to analyse Tony Hawk: Shred for Wii I didn’t hesitate.

One of the first things and new features I really like about Tony Hawk: Shred is that this game has skateboarding as well as snowboarding. Now you can Go big! Clear huge gaps, perform over-the-top tricks during massive drops, and ride out roller coaster grinds while you also speed down mountain peaks filled with breathtaking big airs, crazy spins, and incredible flips.

The one thing that is a huge challenge about Tony Hawk: Shred is getting the board to calibrate. The instructions say you need four feet on each side of the board so if you are tight on space this could present a huge problem. It took me about 30 minutes or so to get the board to calibrate but only after moving the Wii to a room where I had more space. Other than this problem everything else went smooth and the game overall is AWESOME!!!!

Shaun got Tony Hawk: Ride last year and really likes Tony Hawk: Shred more and he says that is because he can skateboard as well as snowboard. He is still getting use to the board and game functions but I am sure he will have this game down in no time.

If you know some one who is a skateboard and or snowboard fan you need to recommend Tony Hawk: Shred.  Tony Hawk: Shred is available for the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Do You Understand Video Game Rating?

November 30, 2010 by

We have a Wii, Xbox and DS and we are always having discussions on game ratings and what we feel is appropriate for Shaun to play.  A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to speak with Entertainment Software Rating Board President Patricia Vance and GameStop video game expert Mike Dzura.  We spoke about game rating and where you could go if you needed more information.  We also touched on GameStop and how they have 2,500 games under $20 for this holiday season.  So if you have a little gamer on your holiday list this season check out my video interview.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Ready To Play Some Hockey With Rinksters?

November 16, 2010 by

I am a huge fan of hockey and am pretty excited to talk about Rinksters from Visimonde.

Rinksters is a Hockey-themed Virtual World aimed at children ages 6 to 12.  Rinksters allows players to customize their own avatar, play games, build trading cards, collect coinage, chat with buddies, and skate through an ice-covered world.

For parents who are like myself and worry every time there kids are online playing a game rest assure that Rinksters is safe and secure creating a worry free zone for parents.

Rinksters is going to be presented at Startup Edmonton on November 17th as Visimonde was selected as one of the ten hottest startups in town for Launch Party Edmonton 2.

The public launch of the game will be early next year, but people who sign up at Rinksters.com right now are eligible to receive free stuff and test the beta version of the game, which will launch in December.  To me that is awesome because I am all about playing a game before it is even released to the general public. 

Head over to Rinksters.com and get signed up now so you don’t miss out on any information on this awesome game!

Also, be sure to visit Rinksters on Twitter and Facebook.




Checkout Nintendo’s Awesome Red Holiday Bundles – Limited Time!

November 15, 2010 by

On November 7th Nintendo released the Limited Edition Red Nintendo DSi XL and the Limited Edition Red Wii™ Console system bundles to celebrate Super Mario Bros 25th anniversary.

Limited Edition Red Wii Console (MSRP $199.99)

What’s Included:

• Red Wii™ console
• New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii game disc
• Wii Sports™ game disc
• Red Wii Remote™ Plus controller
• Red Nunchuk™ controller

Limited Edition Red Nintendo DSi XL system (MSRP $179.99)

What’s Included:

• Red Nintendo DSi XL system featuring special artwork
• Mario Kart™ DS video game
• 3 pre-installed titles, plus built-in software
• A large stylus tailor-made for easy use

This is a Press Post that was provided by Nintendo.




Holiday Wishlist 2010 – New Carnival Games Giveaway

November 1, 2010 by

Carnival Games was one of the first games we purchased when we got our Wii 3 years ago. It’s also still the most played game in our house. This was the game that we ALL could and would play together because the concept was simple yet fun and there didn’t need to a huge gamer skill level. This meant mom could play.  Pure fun, no violence, no foul language, not warnings of any kind; a real family friendly game.

New Carnival Games for Wii takes the family-fun to new heights with all-new games and prizes, much-requested multiplayer action for every game and for the first time, full compatibility with the Wii MotionPlus controller accessory.
Wii Features:

  • Over 30 NEW games and attractions bring New Carnival Games to life with midway favorites like Pitch-A-Plate, Bottle Stand-Up, Fish Bowl Bounce, Tic Tac Toss, Gold Rush Alley Ball and Bumper Cars.
  • All-NEW MotionPlus™ capabilities allow for increased accuracy, enhanced game play and more precision than ever before!
  • 300 NEW Prizes and Wacky Wearables – No carnival is complete without great prizes like moon rocks, eye-bots and decoder rings and Wacky Wearables including a Walrus Mask, Dragonfly Wings and Rabbit Ears.
  • NEW Multiplayer 4 player action allows for cooperative play or head-to-head competition in every game. Now mom, dad, kids and grandma and grandpa can all play together Games like Lucky Toss, Gone Fishin’ and Speed Bingo!
  • DS features all- NEW games, prizes and DSi Camera support

In time for the holidays win your own New Carnival Games for Wii OR Nintendo DS (winners choice). Visit 2K Play and tell me what other family games you would like to play.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

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