Category Archives: games
Now this is cool: Netflix on Wii
Not in Australia (yet), but I’m really hoping it’s only a matter of time before Netflix gets in on the act locally: Wii becomes third console to stream Netflix It’s a triple crown for Netflix. Beginning in the spring, the … Continue reading
Boxing Day
There’s a lot of stories about what Boxing Day is supposed to be, but in my time it’s just a day of rest — relaxation, fun, family time. We’re at Nelson Bay now, and today we started really early. Will … Continue reading
Smart political advertising
This is clever. People have just noticed in the US that Barack Obama’s campaign has taken out advertising in computer games. Sure, it might be for Xbox 360, but it’s smart, modern, and with gamers averaging 28 years old now, … Continue reading
Weekend wonders
Rained a lot today, so we didn’t go out much, but we enjoyed the day just the same. Doing some packing now, which is necessary, but annoying already. Can’t believe we have to move again after only a year, but … Continue reading
Nintendo did not create the semi-naked dancing girl
According to an article on Reuters, Nintendo would like the world to know they are NOT responsible for a poular viral video that shows a cute girl gyrating on a Wii Fit board in her underwear. Well, glad they cleared … Continue reading
A funny thing happened
When I started playing a bit of the recent Simpsons game on Wii tonight (that we were finally able to pickup last week), I didn’t think I’d be at it for long. It seems like a mostly great game so … Continue reading
Too much …
Really tired now … long day where plenty of things got done but none of them were really that consequential. Got home just after 7pm, which used to count as on time, but now seems quite late. Had a lot … Continue reading
Fun, fun, fun …
Went for what was supposed to be a minor stop at Westfield Parra tonight, ended up getting quite a few things, though I expected all of them sort of. Picked up another Wii game — this time, the new Mario … Continue reading
Wii-tastic
Well, we didn’t spend all day messing with the Wii, even though it kind of felt like it … Having fun with the two startup games, Sallie and I playing together and separately in a way we haven’t with games … Continue reading
First week ends and more Wii time
Ha ha ha … of course we’re getting home and playing Wii again. Sallie borrowed this Monkey Island casual game set thing from Video Ezy, and it drive us kind of nuts after a while. Should think about some real … Continue reading

