Gamertell

You really should have finished your Christmas shopping by now. I mean, it’s already December 18, 2009. But some people like to keep pushing things back to the last minute. Perhaps it isn’t a bad idea, since lots of stores and sites seem to run last minute sales the weekend… Continue Reading »

Facebook has already become a viable gaming platform, filled with all sorts of casual, browser-based games players can add to their profile and account and play as they wish. But what happens when Facebook users become bored of the casual games they’re playing? The casual games on Facebook are quite… Continue Reading »

The North American and European Animal Crossing: CIty Folk free downloadable content famine is over! Nintendo has decided that the best way for AC:CF players to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is to dole out free Shamrock Hats to all. It’s incredibly easy to obtain your own Shamrock Hat. First, connect… Continue Reading »

It’s no secret that people are cutting back. Unemployment, foreclosure and all sorts of other calamities are befalling families across the US, so it’s no surprise that for many people, entertainment is taking a backseat. Midway and EA are just two of the companies facing some serious losses. Now is… Continue Reading »

Didn’t have a good Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry.  You’re not alone. After all, I’m sure quite a few of us spent the day doing commonplace, unromantic things. It happens. No Valentine means no love-gone-wrong. That’s right - it isn’t all roses, hearts and puppies. Love hurts sometimes, and relationships can… Continue Reading »

I figured I’d at least have another good thirty or forty years before I’d start becoming obsessed about my lawn. Meticulously leaving out little “Keep off the grass” signs. Harassing the neighborhood kids. Telling them not to skateboard on the sidewalk, for fear they’ll land on my property. But Animal… Continue Reading »

Dear Nintendo, I love Animal Crossing: City Folk. Really I do. Collecting gyroids, fishing for bells, harvesting fruit for bells, selling secondhand furniture/carpet/wallpaper for bells - its good stuff. But you’ve messed up and you need to set things right. First of all, I’m tired of living in the Sahara… Continue Reading »

Apparently, Amazon likes to play yo-yo when it comes to pricing video games. While casually perusing Amazon for some bargain bin deals, I came across quite a few markdowns. Avid bargain hunters may find quite a few of the titles that have been reduced familiar, but there are at least… Continue Reading »

How does Nintendo reward Japanese players and also hype up the rerelease of a beloved GameCube game? It releases free downloadable content (dlc) for Animal Crossing: City Folk players! The first ever download dlc for Animal Crossing: City Folk is a hat labeled red Pikmin. When worn, it makes the… Continue Reading »

With the recent release of Animal Crossing: City Folk, its likely that a lot of players are encountering the series for the first time. After all, the Wii may be the first gaming console for many people, and so these players may be unfamiliar with the tips and tricks Animal… Continue Reading »