Gamertell Review: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for DS
Like many of its predecessors, this is a strange story starring a little guy in a green, elfish suit wielding a sword (called Link, of course) and a princess (Zelda) that needs to be rescued, though not quite in the princess-in-another-castle way. This time there is a mysterious train and… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: DJ Hero with turntable controller for PS3
Dance Dance Revolution may have solidified the interactive music game genre for pop culture and Guitar Hero might have taken air guitar to a new level but DJ Hero truly makes playing with music a realistically immersive and enjoyable gaming experience. Much like those other music games, queued notes fly… Continue Reading »
Exchange cruddy games for these three worthwhile Wii titles
We all have aunts and uncles who just don’t quite get it. They never stick to your wish list, and they never check Gamertell for sound advice. And so, you end up with “Scene It: Twilight” because “...that’s popular with you kids now, right?” Well, let’s turn lemon into lemonades,… Continue Reading »
Ubisoft’s 50% off digital downloads deal during Christmas week 2009
If you subscribe to the Ubisoft email newsletter - or have been following the Gamertell Game Company Christmas cards post - then you already have the nifty coupon code from Ubisoft. If not, read on. It’s basically a big fat coupon for 50% off all the digital download games through… Continue Reading »
Need a last minute gift? Telltale’s giftable PC games can help
= It’s not to late to get that last (very last) minute gift for your loved one. You don’t even have to get off the couch. All you have to do is go to Telltale’s website and buy you BFF a downloadable PC game. C’est tres facile. Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Katamari Forever for PS3
The weirdness that is the sticky ball Katamari game franchise is not easy to convey. It’s wacky, mostly incomprehensible yet inexplicably enjoyable. It’s a game without being game like and fun without reason. The most recent release, Katamari Forever, takes all that absurdity, bounds it in its own wad of… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Nyko’s Intercooler TS fan accessory for PS3
After reading a few forum suggestions on other sites that implied the PS3 ran too hot to remain stable, I contacted Nyko for an Intercooler fan system to see if maybe, just maybe, the system was over heating and a fan would help. Turns out that it was and it… Continue Reading »
How To: Give the gift of WiiWare and Virtual Console games
It’s the holiday season, which means its prime time for shopping for gifts. Online shopping always makes things easier, and choosing an option where the place you’re buying from automatically sends the recipient your gift is even better. Its even easier if you decide to buy your favorite Wii owner… Continue Reading »
Target’s retro toys holiday gift cards
OK, so this year’s high-tech holiday gift cards are arguably lower tech than previous years but they are still kinda cool. This year’s cards are more retro style toys than high tech gadgets. Each requires that you $25 on it before you can take it home or you can order… Continue Reading »
Amazon’s New Super Mario Bros Wii bundle is awesome
If you have some readily available, disposable income, a Wii and a distinct lack of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, then you’ve got to check out Amazon. Amazon has an exclusive, special edition New Super Mario Bros. Wii gift set available that comes with the game, a lunchbox, four Wii… Continue Reading »
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