Cary’s Best Video Games of 2009 Awards Show!
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Posted on December 30th, 2009 by
Welcome everyone, to the highly anticipated “Cary’s Best Video Games of 2009 Awards Show!” With special guests and celebrity entertainment! Well, maybe not, but you can at least read about my picks for best games of this past year. Everyone’s invited, come on in and ring in the New Year by looking at my favorite games from 2009. And since my tastes in games usually don’t go over the T for Teen marker, most of the games on my list are family friendly, too!
Christmas Haul
Posted on December 28th, 2009 by
I won’t delve into specifics but I can hit the highlights. I got a camcorder, a Vodka bottle melted into a cheese n’ cracker server, a WWI aviator hat, goggles and scarf (now I can dress up when playing my WWI games – which is basically a joke from my lovely wife), and a few other lovely things. Our own Cary Woodham sent my daughter the iCarly game he reviewed here and Ninja Reflex for the boy. He also, very thoughtfully, got us all coupon cards that’ll let us clothe our Xbox 360 avatars in PAX (Penny Arcade Expo) shirts. Very cool! Those are the oddballs and highlights. Hope you had a Merry day as well, feel free to let us know what you got!
Cary’s White Christmas
Posted on December 26th, 2009 by
Well folks, I know you might be tired of reading these, but here’s MY typical ‘what I got for Christmas’ blog. But since Christmas is about giving as well as receiving, I’m going to tell you what I got others as well. Also, some of my most memorable presents of years past, and a few short impressions of the games I’ve been playing lately.
Christmas Eve/Morning
Posted on December 25th, 2009 by
I’ve got a nine-year old girl and a 6 year old boy and both are deadset convinced Santa is real. This makes sense, right parents, because Santa is real. Right? Okay then. My point is my kids went to bed at 9pm and my wife and I did our thing at 1AM and we went to bed then and Santa did his thing at around 1:30am. I still lay awake. Linda woke up and then both kids. Nobody knows why we all woke up like that – it was 4:30AM for the love of Mario! So we openeed presents at 4:30AM. GamerDad now has Left4Dead 2 and (with sidetrips a venture into called Silent Hill) a few other games demanding his attention As for Mom and the kids, well GamerDad is defnitly getting a bit more sleep this Christmass! Like a nap, like now. Like parents are coming for dinner. Like a nap. Like NOW. And to all a good night.
Merry Christmas from GamerDad
Posted on December 22nd, 2009 by
The GamerDad Family wishes you the best games, game experiences, and a very Merry Christmas. Report back here for gift discussion!
Game Review: Squeeballs Party (Wii, DS)
Posted on December 20th, 2009 by
Squeeballs are fictional living plush toys (think Madballs from the 80’s only much less disgusting), and they are manufactured and produced on a far off island. Before they can be shipped off to toy stores around the world, Squeeballs must go through some rigorous testing. In Squeeballs Party (Wii version reviewed here), YOU are the tester and must toss, squish, and splat these little guys in this mini-game collection for the Wii and DS.
What Games to Return Your Games For!
Posted on December 19th, 2009 by
What does a consumer advocate do when he realizes that he’s failed to provide an annual holiday guide for parents? He can pretend it didn’t happen and simply put the list up and, y’know, tell everyone that the list HAS been up and that they just didn’t know it. Well. That happens to be true but the magazine in question hasn’t put it online yet. I’ve asked and been allowed to make a version for you as well. Here it is, under the guise of the above title!
Game Review: Gratuitous Space Battles (PC)
Posted on December 17th, 2009 by
The name says it all. This is a quality budget title that takes an idea and breaks it down into its core gameplay, making that gameplay all it can be. You’re presented with a battle against an alien fleet. Given limited resources (basically cash and a number of pilots), put together a fleet of ships to challenge the aliens. Once you’ve assembled your fleet and given them the barest of strategy advice, hit the play button, sit back, and watch the battle unfold in all its glory. Don’t look for any plot here, Gratuitous Space Battles is a fun little diversion for anyone who likes smashing things together to see how they hold up.
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Video Game Christmas Ornaments!
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by
Last year around the holidays I reviewed Hallmark’s Pac-Man Christmas ornament. They made it to look like an original upright arcade cabinet, and it had lights and sounds from the game! This year I found even more video game themed Christmas ornaments, so I thought I’d share what I’ve found with you all, too!
