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Wii Games Guide To Downloading

August 17th, 2009
by Michael Ford

As with anything internet related-there are a few things that are necessary for you to be able to get Wii games downloaded.

1) A computer. I know that goes without saying, but you might be surprised how many people would not realize this. It doesn’t have to be the latest Dell monster gaming rig or anything like that, just a fairly modern computer will do-as long as it’s less than about 8 years old you should be fine.

2) An Internet connection. To get Wii game downloads, an internet connection is required. As far as this goes, usually the more modern the better. Games are pretty big files these days so you will really appreciate a fast connection here. If you don’t have one, the downloads will still work just fine, except they will take a little longer.

3) Some stuff you are looking to download. When you see the range of downloads available, it’s really easy to find yourself a little overwhelmed. On my first few trips to a game download site I came away empty handed because I just couldn’t decide what to choose first. Avoid this by having a good idea of which Wii games you want to download.

4) The games do not just show up in your email all by themselves, right? Sometimes finding where to get the games from is the toughest part. If you think about it, most homes today have a fairly modern computer and an internet connection that is faster than dial-up. So we can check off items #1 and #2 above. But how nasty is some of the stuff floating around the internet, you have viruses, adware, spyware, hackers and the list continues on. You can find Wii games on Peer to Peer (P2P) and torrent sites for free, but you never know what you are actually getting. Not to mention that most times the games you get you are getting illegally.

5) Lucky for the Wii gamers out there, a much better alternative has shown up. There are new web sites where you pay a one time fee to and you can download all the Wii games you want. You can also download Movies and TV Shows. These sites are completely legal. The sites are maintained well and you can be assured that you will not get the same problems that you would with Bittorrent and P2P sites. These sites are truley the best way to download games for the Wii safely.

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You Need A Better TV To Compete Online

August 14th, 2009
by Sammy Jetert

If you are a gamer, you are behind the curve if you are using an old TV. So many people now have Nintendo Wiis and XBoxes and the world of online gaming is booming. One thing the Internet has done is to allow us to play games online with people all over the world. But what do you do if you are playing these multiplayer online games on an old TV?

Playing on a big flats screen TV is lots of fun and something we couldnt even do five or so years ago. The bigger screen also makes it easier to see what is happening around you and makes it easier to aim accurately as well. If you dont have a flat screen you need to know that almost everyone online playing with you does have one and your chances of competing well and winning are slim without one. Their advantage is just too great for someone on a small set to overcome.

There are other reasons why you might be getting beaten in your online games and that involves the type of connection you have. If you are one of the few without the best connection speeds, the other players will all have a big advantage over you. Some players even have the latest FIOS connection that is fiber optic cable and that it hard to compete against.

Even if you do have a flat screen, your picture quality may help determine how well you play. Some flat screens have better clarity than others and you need to make sure your screen is the correct brightness to be able to see everything clearly. There is a new flat screen that has just come out with LED backlighting that has the best picture on the market today. Anyone with one of these sets is going to have the highest picture clarity and that will aid them in any online multiplayer game.

Lastly, you could be playing against players that are decked out with the latest accessories and equipment. For instance, there are a variety of guns you can buy for the Wii that will allow you to aim more accurately and more easily. Someone who is playing the game with the normal controls against someone who is playing with one of these guns is at a disadvantage and might find it hard to do well. Unfortunately with online multiplayer games, between the differences in televisions, connection speeds, and accessories, all players are not on an equal playing field.

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30 Rock Rocks!

May 23rd, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

There’s some decent comedy out there but when you really want to enjoy yourself you must watch 30 Rock. This show is very popular and rates high in NBC comedies, only falling to The Office. The forth season is just beginning and it is maintaining it’s appeal just as in the first season. The DVD’s are available for first through third seasons, you should be sure it becomes part of your DVD library.

This show is about a TV show shot at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The lead character is Liz Lemon who’s played by Tina Fey who is a creator and writer of the show. Her character has minimum social niceties, is charged as head writer with keeping the rest of the characters out of trouble, and she’s a workaholic.

Tina Fey has a boss on the show played by Alec Baldwin, who doesn’t want to deal with the difficulties of a TV program so he relies on her to keep everything moving. On the show the writers are every bit as difficult as the actors and have a sizable role.

Tracy Morgan of SNL fame plays Tracy Jordan, a movie star that has been given the biggest role on the variety comedy show that Fey writes. He is not what you would call normal, and needs to be kept track of for most of the day and can’t be left to his own devices otherwise he will cause trouble. All of the actors and actresses need this kind of supervision.

The show is one of the funniest shows on television and has only gotten better as it has had time to develop its characters. There is no reason to miss this show and the DVD release makes it easier to get yourself up to speed on all of the misadventures of the last three years. Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin have a chemistry that is easy for them to play off of. Tracy Morgan has finally found a role that he can play and works perfect for him. He looks like he is having loads of fun.

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Twilight Princess Rocks

May 22nd, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

Twighlight Princess is the new Zelda game from Nintendo and it is fantastic. All of their expertise from all of the past games has been put to use in this game and it will be a classic.

The Wii has motion controls which add to the experience of this game, so it’s a little different than the Gamecube. But no matter if you have motion controls or not, this is a really entertaining game. Both have unbelievable graphics, a leap forward for the game.

The characters look so detailed, it’s much better than past versions, Link is looking very threatening now. The best part of Zelda is the puzzles, game play and boss fights. These have always been special to this series and this new version excels here.

This game will keep you playing for hours, it has tremendous puzzles and boss fights along with the good game play. These Zelda dungeons have been designed really well, there’s no easy way to move through them as you wonder what’s around each corner. The boss fights are perennial favorites and this feature doesn’t let you down. You have to really think you’re way through using hidden details and solutions. You can’t just push the buttons, it takes more than that.

This is the best Zelda game in the series, not to be missed, and that is a big promotion considering how good the Zelda games have been. There are no better games for Gamecube or the Wii, and in the last few years it’s the best game on any system.

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Wii Introduces Super Smash Bros

May 21st, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

A new game from Wii is exciting even the hard core gamers who usually aren’t Wii active. It’s called Super Smash Bros and it is doing very well. It includes all of the favorite Nintendo characters, who all have their own special warrior skills. This game has numerous characters and if you progress, you’ll unlock them as you go.

You can play against the computer with up to four players and over the Nintendo WiFi. It is at its most fun when you are competing against three other friends. All of the classic levels and stages are in this game including a few extra locals. You can even create your own levels and share them online with other people.

In addition to being able to play the fighting modes, there are plenty of other games modes. The game also includes a whole other adventure, platform type game. You can play it alone or with a friend and there are some things that can only be unlocked in the game. It is surprisingly long and involved and would be a whole game by itself from any other developer. It is just an added bonus on this disc and Nintendo didn’t cut corners in bringing extra value to your fifty dollars spent on this game.

This is by far the most entertaining and best looking of the Smash Bros games they’ve released. It has lots of adventures and brings alot for your money. Playing online is pretty easy because the game will match you up with other players, and you’d never know you were on line it’s so smooth.

I still can’t believe how much game they packed onto this one disc, it really is a marvel and a real value if you are looking to get tons of re-playability out of a game. This is the best in the series and should not be missed.

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