I was a bit skeptical picking up batteries made from a different company besides the "popular" brands (Panasonic, Duracell, Energizer). However, considering the price was so cheap for a pack of 8+2 free batteries; I decided to buy them. Whenever I got home, I plugged them into my wiimote (which is why I bought the batteries). After over 6 hours of playing with the wiimote, the Wiimote battery indicator still showed that it was FULL. I was surprised at long the battery life in these were, considering they were from CVS. The batterie...
I recently had three big pimples sprout up on my cheek. Thus, I went to my local "superstore" to find a product which could quickly get rid of these. I picked up Neutrogena's On-The-Spot™ Acne Treatment because it seemed like a lot of people picked it (there wasn't a lot left). I dabbed a small amount of cream from the bottle on top of my pimple before I went to sleep. When I woke up, the pimple was literally gone. This product really works. The only downside is that it uses benzoyl peroxide (which dries skin if you a...
I normally do not buy many jeans because they do not feel comfortable whenever I put them on. However, GAP has changed that. They have created numerous brands of Jeans that fit everyone, regardless of their size and skin sensitivity. A few days ago, I bought a new pair of jeans called EASY FIT. These were perfectly snug on my legs and they felt very comfortable. Not only were the comfortable, they were also stylish (a dark blue) which matched practically all of my shirts. The price was also very cheap, because it was on sale for $20.00. So f...
I have used this car for more than 4 years. I bought it used because when buying it new, the demand was so great that there was a wait line, and the wait could take up to 4 months. Anyhow, whenever I got the Prius, I was surprised to find out how silent the engine ran. Whenever you start the car, you can barely hear it. I know the newer models are practically silent, but in the 2001 model (the first one), you can still hear the engine. The performance on the car is great. It acts well with your feet and your actions, and it also has great ga...
The Wii Jacket now comes free with your Nintendo Wii. The Jacket is designed to fit over the Wii Remote just incase people drop it. I recently got mine and I put them on my Wii Remotes. The only unfortunate thing is that they are kind of bulky. Moreover, if you have the Nyko Charging Station like me, you will have to take the Wii Jackets off before you can charge them, which is an annoyance. However, for this small hassle, you are guaranteed to keep your Wii Remotes from being damaged. Plus, they feel really great in your hand. Thus, fo...
I recently went to Walmart and purchased a Nyko Charging Station for my Wii for $30.00. I was thinking that this would save me money in the long run because I wouldn't have to buy batteries to keep plugging into my Wiimote. Boy, was I wrong. When I arrived home and hooked up the Nyko Charging Station, I followed the instructions and set everything up. I put my two wiimotes on the charger and the LED Indicators on the charger would not light up (if the lights aren't lit up, that means no unit is on the charger). I tried for 30 minutes...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Word Games
Published:October 13, 2007 12:24
Overall Rating:
5.0
"Scrabble"
Scrabble is a very fun game. I recently bought it on Amazon for the family and friends. Once arrived, we had a family and friends night and played scrabble for 2 hours. It never got boring, after every half hour, the game got more exciting. The game itself is very simple to use, and you lay blocks down on the squares to spell words and also recieve points. The game was a huge hit around the family, and it became the kids vs. the parents. Even though the game is only meant for 2-4 players, we split each team into a parent and their ...
The Wii Zapper is Nintendo's new accessory that is designed to house the Nunchuk and the Wii Remote. The Wii Zapper itself is shaped like a gun, and is used for multiple types of games such as the upcoming game Medal of Honor: Heroes 2. The Wii Zapper fits snug in your hand and it is definitely ergonomic. Unfortunantly, the Wii Zapper is pretty costly. It is retailing at stores for $20. Moreover, the Wii Zapper is essentially a piece of plastic. You are not required to BUY the Wii Zapper to play games like Medal of Honor: Heroes 2. ...
Most of you, if not all, have heard of the Ipod. Personally, the Ipod Nano is a great product. The sound quality is fantastic, the size is very small (which easily fits in your pocket), and it can store over 500 songs. I have used it for years and it is excellent. You need to have a computer though to use it because there is iTunes and that is where you get your music. I really do not like how the price is so expensive though. I bought it for myself and it cost over $200! However, if you have the money to waste, it is a good product with gre...
The Wiimote, in all its splendor, is obviously used to play with the Wii. The Wiimote is kind of like a motion detector. Whenever you move the wiimote, a cursor on your TV screen will also move. This is definently a very unique control-scheme rather than your standard button controller. My family and I had a great time testing this new controller out and even one of my five-year old cousins was playing it! She picked it up easily. The wiimote is definently ergonomic, and it is designed to fit the hands of practically everyone. You only ...
The Wii Points card is one of the best accessories for the wii yet. Wii Points can be used for the Nintendo Wii to buy virtual console games. So far, Wii Points Cards can be purchased in retail stores; or, if you do not want to leave your house, you can purchase it online in the shop channel via credit card. I recently purchased a Wii Points card and it was so easy to redeem. The Wii Points Card made buying virtual console games a snap. Once I redeemed it in the shop channel, I was instantly credited with 2000 points, where I could then buy ...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Video Games
Published:November 05, 2007 16:37
Overall Rating:
4.0
"The Best Baseball Wii Game"
MLB Power Pros was recently released for the Wii. The game is praised in Japan, and it finally came over to the USA. The game plays great. You use the wiimote to swing the bat. It's very realistic. Unfortunantly, that's pretty much the only thing you can do with the wiimote. MLB Power Pros doesn't take any real advantage of the wii properties. Although the game has great content including RPG Mode which can last you hours, there is really no wii motion involved in the game. Moreover, the teams displayed on MLB Power Pros are outd...
Product Name: Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 (Wii) Author: EA
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Video Games
Published:November 27, 2007 20:59
Overall Rating:
5.0
"Medal of Honor: Heroes 2"
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 recently came out for the Wii. I picked it up, not knowing what was going to be in it. It consists of three modes: Campaign, Arcade, and Multiplayer (32-player online). When I played Campaign, it wasn't that great. The AI was horrible -- most of the time they would shoot you and miss. I found myself rushing in and shooting with a pistol. In Arcade mode, it is an on-rails type mode. The game guides you through automatically and all you have to do is shoot enemies. This can be quite fun and a blast. Where the game ...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Video Game Consoles
Published:September 23, 2007 08:12
Overall Rating:
5.0
"Why Wii is for Mii"
The Wii is definently for me. Why did I buy a Wii in the first place? Well, I decided to get my family involved after seeing Wii Sports, as well as the low price of $250. To save even more money, I bought it on Ebay for $300 which included Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Resident Evil 4, and Wii Sports. After playing Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the flexibility and control of the wiimote was amazing. It was surprising to find sound even coming from the wiimote. Inside the Wii, there are also many wii channels such as the Photo Cha...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Computer Games
Published:October 04, 2007 16:45
Overall Rating:
3.0
"World of Warcraft"
I picked this game up because of the huge popularity. I was a bit disappointed that there was a fee to pay monthly ($15 a month), however, I was happy with the gameplay and the graphics. There are numerous levels for you to beat, and you can stay up hours on end to play with your friends. However, when playing World of Warcraft, you usually come across people who are mean, such as killing you when you are running around or people who just harass you constantly which is a pain. Even though the game is great, the players aren't usuall...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Computer Games
Published:October 04, 2007 22:22
Overall Rating:
4.9
"Counter Strike: Source"
I recently picked up a VALVE/STEAM account and got Counter Strike: Source. When I picked up this game, I found out that it was purely multiplayer (meaning, there is no single player, it's purely online). This was exciting. As soon as I joined a server, I had to choose a weapon and just like that, the game started and I was playing. The game is very simple, and easy to play. You have to use the mouse to move around and aim, and you shoot using the clicker. You also the WASD keys to move. For only $20, the game is definently has solid onli...
Product Name: Mario Strikers Charged Author: Nintendo
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Video Games
Published:October 13, 2007 12:28
Overall Rating:
5.0
"Mario Strikers Charged"
Mario Strikers Charged is a soccer-based game involving the numerous Nintendo characters. Whenever I bought Mario Strikers Charged, I was expecting that it would be like a normal soccer game. Boy, was I wrong. Mario Strikers Charged was so intense. The game was very exciting playing against the computer. It was also very challenging, considering there were different hardness levels for the computer. I also tried WiFi. I was disappointed that you could not talk/communicate to other people online, however, the experience I had against the comp...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Video Games
Published:October 13, 2007 12:37
Overall Rating:
5.0
"Resident Evil 4 - Wii"
I had never played a Resident Evil game before playing Resident Evil 4 on the Wii. Being the cheapest game on the wii so far ($30), I was skeptical of picking it up. However, after reading reviews for the game I definitely wanted to pick the game up. When I did, I was amazed. When I started the game, I became Leon. The controls were by far the best I have seen. Everywhere I pointed my wiimote, Leon's sight would follow. During the game I had encountered numerous zombies; all of which were scary and life-like. The game provides solid game...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Video Games
Published:November 04, 2007 21:04
Overall Rating:
5.0
"Cartoonish for Kids, Puzzling for Adults"
There's not many games that are easy on the eye for kids, yet very challenging for adults. I did not know that Zack & Wiki would be so challenging! I got this game for my kid because of the cartoonish style, thinking that it would be on the kid side. Boy, was I wrong. Zack & Wiki is a puzzle game. When I played it, the game was very challenging, even for me. I had a great time playing with this game even though my child could not. It makes full use of the wiimote, making you swing the wiimote at certain times, or act out the...
Category:Gaming Subcategory:Video Games
Published:November 05, 2007 17:14
Overall Rating:
2.0
"Carnival Games"
Carnival Games is based around obviously, the carnival. When I tried the game out, the mini-games were quite entertaining. Carnival Games has all the popular games you would find at a carnival. However, the control scheme is very limited. You are only limited to few motions with the Wiimote, making the carnival experience not that fun. Moreover, the mini-games do get boring after a few minutes. There really isn't anything exciting to help keep reeling you in. Of course, there is Multiplayer mode where you can play with your friends,...