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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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
