New Super Mario Bros for Nintendo Wii

The kids of the 80's are definitely loving this. And they'd be missing out on a huge come back hit if they choose to skip this experience. The favorite game of the 80's is back in the New Super Mario Bros (NSMB) for Nintendo Wii. This is a follow up to the Nintendo DS version which also became an instant hit last Christmas. I remember that Super Mario was a must have game in the Nintendo console 15 years back and Nintendo did a great job in renewing the Mario franchise with Super Mario Bros 3. 2009 will all be about the New Super Mario Bros Wii which now provides the option to have multiplayers actively playing at the very same time. Now I am thinking about tag team acts to get through the stages and deliberate pushing of your partner to sabotage the game. Up to 4 players can be playing at the same time and it is gonna look chaotic to me, but fun. No doubt about it.

I am itching to get my hands on my Wii and have a go at this all time favorite game franchise from Nintendo. Also introduced this time around are new power ups like the Ice Flower which is the opposite of the usual fireball attack. With the Ice Flower power up, you could freeze the enemy into a block and use it as an object to be thrown or pushed around. Then there's the Penguin Suit which, on top of the Ice Flower's ability, allows players to slide along the ground and across water as well as have better control on ice and in water. The Propeller Suit power up allows players to launch up into the air (fly).

This game has gathered some accolades like the IGN 2009 Wii Game of the Year Award and Best Wii Game Award at the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards besides making the biggest debut for a Wii game in Japan. And in the US, it has become the biggest seller after the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which is another humongous hit to be honest with the graphics, gameplay and everything. But to compare the New Super Mario Bros to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 would not be fair considering the New Super Mario Bros is still being played in a 2D platform amid efforts by the game developer to enhance gameplay experience by having some of the characters and objects are 3D polygonal renderings on 2D backgrounds, resulting in what some people call 2.5D. Having achieved that,

Hot Deal: New Super Mario Bros $40 at Amazon with Free Shipping

Amazon has New Super Mario Bros (Wii) for $40 with free shipping. It is currently out of stock but estiamted to be back in stock on January 3, 2010. Nevertheless, this matches the $40 pricetag which Best Buy is offering now as part of Best Buy's promotion. However, it is out of stock as per Best Buy's website as well, so you  need to go to B&M to see if they have it. A quick check for my zipcode showed that the 5 nearest Best Buy stores are out. Anyway, it's cheaper if you buy this through Amazon now because you don't have to pay for tax. And don't forget your cashback through BigCrumbs.

Adidas Trovao 2 Sandals

I finally made the purchase for a new pair of Adidas sandals (Adidas Trovao 2) to replace my current Adidas CC Slide 3 which is getting pretty worn out and discolored. The Trovao 2 provides extreme comfort with the fitFOAM™ footbed that molds and shapes itself to the contours of your foot. I was initially interested in buying 2 pairs of the Trovao 2 (1 red and 1 blue) but seems like the red color one is no longer available. I had the Adidas CC Slide 3 in red and the CC Slide 2 in blue. So let the tradition live on!

Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel

Mario Kart Wii (with Wii Wheel) is the first game that comes into my mind for Nintendo games after Street Fighter because I used to play the Nintendo 64 version way back when I was a little boy. The battle royale style of comical racing is definitely going to bring so much fun to the players, especially the younger ones. Special Powers/Weapons/Moves/Features: Whether racing around an obstacle-filled track or battling in an arena, drifting and tossing items are the keys to Mario Kart success. Players can shake the Wii Remote while launching off a ramp to pull off a trick that will temporarily boost their speed. When riding a bike, players can gain additional speed by flicking the Wii Remote up and popping a wheelie!

 

The Wii Wheel provides an extra dimension to how we would normally play Mario Kart (and attack your friends) and I can see people busting out in laughters in the multiplayer mode.

Win a Wii Instantly Today with Blingo

Today 2 lucky searchers will win a Wii from Blingo. Make sure you sign up and try your luck coz you'll never know what's there waiting for you.

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard Perfect for Nocturnal Geeks

The Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard with Backlighting would be a perfect Christmas buy this season for some because this actually favors those who love to work in the dark with the lights off as this keyboard provides the perfect solution to them to type as per normal in daylight condition. I think I fall into that category as well. I would welcome this addition to my props as I will then no longer need to rely purely on my fingers' familiarity to the QWERTY keyboard and curse everytime I mistyped based on my typing intuition in the dark. One option which I tried was using a USB light to shine on the keyboard, but it was a glare to the eye and kind of obstructive.

This has now become an item I'd desire, too bad it is not loaded with a serious bunch of multimedia button controls, or else, it'd be a perfect match to my needs.

Merry Christmas 2009! (Grxmax)

It's Christmas day again. Boy, 2009 went by just like that. We've got the ups and downs in the economy-downturn-plagued year and also the deadly H1N1 got everyone scrambling for facemasks for a while there. I am glad everyone pushed through the tougher times and we shall now look forward to the brighter days ahead of us in the name of year 2010. Enjoy the Christmas shopping and family get togethers folks! Life is short, so cherish your loved ones and make the most out of your life. I sincerely wish you all the best that life can offer. And by the way, since everyone is shouting the Go Green slogan here and there, happy Grxmas - Green Xmas!

Apple iPhone Tire Threaded Skin

I saw this skin for the Apple iPhone which will definitely turn some heads when you whip out your iPhone. It doesn't add a sense of beauty to your iPhone, but it is very unique in its very own way. The black color tire skin works best because it looks like your having your iPhone surrounded by a tire. Item is available at Handhelditems.com.

2010 Wiishlist

We are 1 month away from ending 2009 and starting a brand new year ahead in 2010. I am putting an official entry to my 2010 list of things to own - a Nintendo Wii, finally.The Wii is the ultimate family game console which has garnered a worldwide recognition for its uniqueness among the big 3 (vs PS3 and Xbox 360). The Wii has single-handedly persuaded many WAGs (wives and girlfriends) of gamers to join the craze. One smart move made by Nintendo is by introducing health/fitness games such as the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board which adds exercise into the list of Wii activities. Additionally, the Super Mario franchise is only exclusively available on the Nintendo platform, so I am going to starting looking into the Mario titles in the upcoming days to see which are family friendly and fun to play at the same time.I know Mario Kart Wii is definitely in the list.