Video Games

Last week the Cub Scouts made big news by announcing a video game belt loop.  I don’t think I earned too many belt loops, but I believe they are the Cub Scout equivalent of merit badges.  Also, I don’t believe your “credits” transfer when you graduate to Boy Scouts; the belt loops have to stay [...]

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March 3rd, 2010

The other night I was playing Dr. Mario on the Wii online when I notice my opponent has chosen to give her Mii a double chin.  Why, I ask, would anyone go out of their way to create an unattractive digital avatar version of themselves?  If you were playing against people you’re never going to [...]

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December 10th, 2009

After mom and I played some of the new Super Mario Bros. Wii game this weekend, it reminded me of this video from a couple years ago.  I don’t know where this terrible level is from, but it’s entertaining to watch this guy struggle through it.  Caution, he drops a lot of f-bombs. “This is [...]

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September 17th, 2009

Remember Base Wars?  What a great game. Here’s how the pitch meeting must have gone: Guy 1: How about we make a baseball game. Guy 2: It’s been done. Guy 1: A baseball game … with robots? Guy 2: I’m listening. Guy 1: Yeah, a baseball game with robots, and there won’t be any forceouts [...]

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May 9th, 2009

-Nick

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April 22nd, 2009

It’s always sweet to rediscover an old classic, which was the case a few weeks ago when I learned Dr. Mario was available download on the Wii.  It was only $10 — totally worth it for hours of entertainment. The new version is called Dr. Mario Online Rx, and the best feature is being able [...]

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