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Title: Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation Price: $29.99 System(s): DS Release Date: October 6, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Koei (Koei) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for alcohol reference and mild suggestive themes Pros: Lots of outfit customization options, interesting premise, lots of replay value, interesting NPCs Cons: Customers (and employees) can be impatient… Continue Reading »

Title: Boogie Superstar Price: $59.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: October 14, 2008 Publisher (Developer): EA (EA Montreal) ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for lyrics Pros: 38 songs, you get to choose dance or karaoke challenges, comes with a microphone, cute character designs, pretty accurate controls and appeals to target audience. Cons:… Continue Reading »

Nintendo has just announced that it is teaming up with the purse rental site From Bags to Riches to promote the DS. From Bags to Riches customers visiting the site to rent a Coach, Gucci, Juicy Couture, Louis Vuitton, Prada or Tory Burch bag may take advantage of a free,… Continue Reading »

Title: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Price: $49.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: November 5, 2007 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Intelligent Systems) ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ for fantasy violence and mild language Pros: Multiple difficulty levels, new support system, multiple chapters, multiple control schemes, deep storyline, double promotions Cons: You can feel left… Continue Reading »

Title: Video Games Live: Volume One Price: $16.98 ($0.99 per song download) Release Date: July 22, 2008 Publisher: EMI Records Ltd. (Angel Records) Pros: An excellent collections of impressive performances. Often well-orchestrated collections and homages to game music with an honest air of respectability that even non-gamers can appreciate. The… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Video Games Live: Volume One CD art

Square Enix has just announced that the Square Enix Store is going to start stocking some high-end Kingdom Hearts jewelry. Fans of the series will be able to purchase official keyblade keychains (available in three different designs) or a charm bracelet and charms. All items will be online exclusives, and… Continue Reading »

Title: Birds of Prey: The Complete Series Price: $29.95 Release Date: July 15, 2008 Publisher: Warner Bros. Television Rating: Not Rated Pros: The transfer is perfect and the addition of the entire web series, Gotham Girls, is terrific. A bit more palatable than when it originally aired thanks to Smallville.… Continue Reading »

Ah, nothing makes me reminisce like stand-up arcade machines.  A new company is bringing back the glory days of gaming with the Retro Space Arcade Cabinet complete with old game casings, old-school joysticks, buttons and even a trackball.  The Retro Space is packed with a computer that comes preloaded with… Continue Reading »

Gamertell Review: Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People: Episode One: Homestar Ruiner Gamertell Review: Price: $8.95 (PC) 1000 Wii Points (WiiWare) System(s): *PC and Wii (as WiiWare) Release Date: August , 11, 2008 Publisher: Telltale Games ESRB Rating: “Teen” for Crude Humor and Comic Mischief Pros: Very Funny,  has… Continue Reading »

Product: Das Keyboard Professional Price: $129.00 Rating: One thumb up, on down; 76/100; C; * * 1/2 out of five. Pros: A sturdy, well constructed keyboard that offers plenty of clicking, two USB ports and a 12-simultaneous-key-press guarantee. Cons: Very loud, a bit deep and pricey. Overall: If you can,… Continue Reading »