Gamertell

Product: dreamGear’s Wii Dual Glow Sabers (aka Dual Glow Lightsabers for Wii) Price: $34.99 Rating: One thumb sideways, one thumb down; 67/100; D+; * 1/2 out of five. Pros: You get two in one package. Light construction does not interfere with motion. Hilt is very shiny. Cons: Does not make… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: dreamGear's Dual Glow Lightsabers for Wii

Along with novelty gift cards, the other inexpensive plastic tchockies I like to scout for are kids meal toys. As a followup to last year’s Wendy’s Wii toys, Burger King is offering this year’s Wii-related tiny toys intended for tots (but not those under the age of three,  of course).… Continue Reading »

For those of you who want to trim their tree with game-themed ornaments, you do have a few more options than the usual Hallmark stuff. A couple companies make cutsie, less recognizable and usually more affordable (and copyright-free) gamer ornaments and, of course, there are always a few at the… Continue Reading »

Archie McPhee, the company known for creating silly and unconventional amusements, has just created a new item for the holiday season - the inflatable fruitcake. Yes, for $9.50 you can send your family, friends or even yourself a life-size inflatable fruitcake. My favorite part is the Frequently Asked Questions sections… Continue Reading »

The 2008 Toys R Us Big Toy Book has been released and this year and the sneak preview mailer is 80 pages of holiday gifty goodness. There are a lot of video games spread throughout the Big Toy Book this year. The most noteworthy deals include $10 gift cards with… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Toys R Us 2008 Holiday Big Toy Book scans

Title: Ninjatown Price: $29.99 System(s): Nintendo DS Release Date: October 28, 2008 Publisher (Developer): SouthPeak Games (Venan Entertainment and Cashmere Productions) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for Crude Humor and Mild Cartoon Violence Pros: Incredibly clever writer, unique art style, great game-play, wonderful characters and lots of options to win each level.… Continue Reading »

Ubisoft must really be doing well with its Petz line of games, as it has just announced a unique line of stuffed toys, created with Commonwealth Toy Company, to coincide with three new DS games. So if you decide to pick up the DS games Petz Catz Clan, Petz Dogz… Continue Reading »

Title: Pet Shop Monogatari DS Price: $48.90 System: Nintendo DS Release Date: July 8, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito (Dream Age Collection) ESRB Rating: Everyone Pros: Simple controls, huge selection of pets to discover, variety of items to accessorize pets, many locations to explore, not having to clean any pet dander… Continue Reading »

The PS2 refuses to back down in the midst of its graphically superior successors. Many game companies are still bringing out an ample amount of PS2 titles for the remainder of 2008 including a new bundle for the just released title LEGO Batman: The Video Game. This limited edition bundle… Continue Reading »

Title: Dragon Quest IV Price: $39.99 System(s): DS Release Date: September 16, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Square Enix (ArtePiazza) ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Pros: Wonderful storyline. The multiple chapters are a great way to introduce characters. Beautiful sprites. Interesting multiplayer aspect. A challenging adventure. Cons: Quick save doesn’t work in dungeons.… Continue Reading »