In Mario Party 8 the Star Carnival rolls into town, and MC Ballyhoo, (the main host) along with Big Top, Ballyhoo’s talking top hat, challenges everyone to the “Star Battle” which the winner is crowned Superstar and wins a year’s worth of candy with a relic called the Star Rod. Bowser comes along to steal the Star Rod, and it is up to the player to save the Star Carnival. New characters Blooper and Hammer Bro have been added to the character roster making 14 playable characters. There are many mini games in Mario Party 8. Once again, no mini games from previous editions appear. There are 8 types of minigames in the game: 4-P, 1 vs. 3, 2 vs. 2, Battle, Duel, Challenge, Extra, and Last. The controls range from pressing a button repeatedly to using the control stick and buttons. There are no Bowser minigames, unlike the previous installments in the series, however, there is a minor Donkey Kong minigame.There are many mini games in Mario Party 8. Once again, no mini games from previous editions appear.

The rules specific to these different boards could’ve injected some much-needed strategy to the action, if the game just would’ve let them, but fortunes still reverse so severely and so easily that any planning seems futile.Perhaps even more disappointing than the same-old structure of Mario Party 8 is its lackluster presentation. The Mario Party games have never looked particularly amazing, and have relied on the strength of its cast of characters and a real air-horn level of enthusiasm to make up the difference. Mario Party 8 is certainly loud in multiple senses, with a garish color palette and a stomping, blaring marching-band soundtrack, but the visual fidelity hasn’t been improved at all in the move from the GameCube; in some ways, it actually looks worse now.

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The Wii’s been on the market for months and still sold out in many places at the time of this writing. It’s no surprise with all the hype behind the product. Months before the Wii launching, the Nintendo Wii hardware specs were only rumors, which Nintendo found no reason to disclose to the public before the scheduled launch.

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Now that it’s out, the Nintendo Wii is the most low-priced of all GenX gaming systems. Most importantly it’s fun, it gives you a little bit of aerobic activity and it’s been demonstrated to be helpful in losing weight. What Nintendo Wii brings to gaming is an affordable console with motion sensitive controllers and a focus on fun filled gaming.

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Mario Kart Double Dash for Gamecube and Wii can have up to 8 players but you will need;2 gamecubes with broadband adapters, 2 mario kart double dash games, 2 memory cards,8 controllers,10BASE-T Hub and cross cable. Up to sixteen characters to choose from and 8 karts to choose from with an awesome selection of 6 awesome courses. There is some combinations that tell you how heavy your kart will be; light+light=light, light+medium=medium, light+heavy=heavy, medium+medium=medium, medium+heavy=heavy,and heavy+heavy=heavy.It’s an exciting game. But they say the same things over and over again! So tune it out or turn up the volume.Without two gamecubes you can have up to for people. One of the unique modes are 2 vs 1 vs 1.2 players on one kart and the other regular.Bowser and Donkey Kong are a winning combination. And special character items help you win. Secret paths and more to discover with Shine Thiefs and Balloon Battle you won’t know what’s gonna happen.

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Animal crossing scored an 8.4 with its realistic lifestyle ways. If it’s August here on there it’s August.For the Gamecube version you can catch a train to visit other towns,go fishing,catch insects,you can also sell things like furniture and other items. Help your friends by delivering packages or letters,or give them a saying. The DS version is not a sequel but it’s a easier way to play it. It’s portable. Use your stylus to get around or just use the buttons to get around. Animal Crossing for the DS is known as Animal Crossing Wild World.You start off in a cab and the drivers name is Kapp’n. He asks you some questions which determine your gender and how you look.Once you check out your house. Tom Nook appears.This raccoon is the owner of the only shop in town(besides Able sisters). It turns out he also does real estate,And you owe him a little more than a thousand bells(that’s there way of money). There’s a few ways to make money. Like selling; Fish, Insects, fossils and running errands for local citizens. Fossils are easy look for marks on the ground. Fishing has a special cue to listen for otherwise the fish will get scared away.Catchings insects is easy as ever. Swing net your at the right time to get the bug.You might dig up something besides a fossil.Save it in a cabinet or dressers,and hey why not put it in your refrigerator!I’m serious you can buy cabinets,wardrobes,dressers,and refrigerators for tom nook.To open face the item then click your person to look inside.Back to your giant dept.The larger the house the lager the dept so your gonna want to make it about 100,000,000 bells! Just kidding.

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If your mind is in shape you are smart, if your body is healthy your are fit. And if your eyes are sharp, I don’t know if there’s a word for that. Maybe not but there is a game that can keep them sharp. Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day. I know it doesn’t sound as good as giant pectoral muscles or brilliant sense of humor. In some of Flash Focus’ minigames you have to focus on one target. By a series of symbols that quickly appeared as they quickly dissapear.

The symbols had very subtle differences.

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Nintendogs comes in four different types. Labrador & friends, Chihuahua & friends, Dachshund & friends, Dalmatian & friends and Shiba & Friends. Shiba in friends has not been released yet. And it only releases in Japan, it might come to the US later on. But in Labrador, Chihuahua and Dachshund & friends you can choose from labs, chihuahuas, dachshunds and so on. But you have to unlock some dogs such as the dalmatian and golden retrievers.

And when you first pick your pup you have to name it and then you can walk it.

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Whether they are putting you in charge of your own railroad, amusement park, cruise ship or shopping mall. Tycoon games let you create your own what ever version you bought. But a new one that is coming to Wii is Space Station Tycoon. Unlike many build-your-own whatever games Space Station Tycoon has a bit of a story to it. You control a young man named Shawn who just happened to have his own space station. At least until pirates attack it and blow it up. The first thing you’ll notice about Space Station Tycoon when it’s in action is that it looks a lot like Outpost Kaloki X a space station building game. Released on the Xbox Live market place.

The visuals are very cartoon like and there are lots of vibrant and pretty colors.

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This simple online game lets you create and train a virtual cat or dog. Besides you won’t have to deal with accidents on the carpet, fleas or a messy household. Plus other pet like stuff. Virtual pet owners can enjoy watching their pet develop it’s own personality, appearance, and hobbies. Though you can’t hug a DS. Well you could but it would be weird.

The DS version of GoPets: Vacation Island will mirror the PC title.

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Ray man may have been the main playable character in Rayman Raving Rabbids. But it was the weirdly malevolent screaming bunnies that were loved the best. And Ubisoft is making a sequel for Nintendo’s very popular Wii. With it’s unique controller. But I’ll get into that later. And of course it wouldn’t be fun without a multiplayer portion in the game. Which means there is no shortage of rabbids. But before you start you you are presented with a number of rabbids that you can choose from.

And some accessories to customize your rabbid with. Like hats, skins and outfits.

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There’s a few versions of Sims 2: Castaway for different consoles. But even though Sims is usually for PC or some of the better graphic consoles, the DS version looks pretty good. Even though the other consoles focus on a collection and management of several villagers. But the DS version focuses mainly on minigames and one villager. Mini games may sound dumb for Sims 2. But you will find that they help after you win them. They teach you skills for survival while playing as the villager. Just like the story on the other consoles, you’re a castaway who washed up on an uncharted island.

And you must forage and hunt for food and materials. Also make friends with other castaways.

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