Blogcritics Author: Tall Writer

Movie Review: Bedtime Stories (2008)

Tall Writer — Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:23:00 EST

This holiday season a familiar comedy star tries to finagle his way into the family comedy genre in Disney�s Bedtime Stories.
Hotel maintenance man Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) always had his hands in the hotel business thanks to the guidance of his father Marty (Jonathan Pryce). Skeeter grows into a whimsical, dedicated worker while his imaginative dreams took a back seat to adulthood responsibilities. This experienced host accomplished with several hospitality duties...

Nintendo DS Review: My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr

Tall Writer — Sat, 3 Jan 2009 02:49:03 EST

This game helps you achieve that New Year's resolution with solid mini games and a timeline full of advice and encouragement.
Ready for that New Year’s resolution? Besides getting fit and losing weight, ending smoking addictions has become one of the most common ways to quick start the year. This challenging journey now embodies the video game My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr (a.k.a. Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking Method). Yes, many people may...

End of the Year Holiday Video Game Treasures - Kids

Tall Writer — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:05:43 EST

Catch up on the all age games you might have missed this holiday season!
This year’s treasure trove of games for the younger crowd feature endless entertainment options. Check out these gems while you’re out shopping.Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii)...

Nintendo Wii Review: Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Tall Writer — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:41:14 EST

A great game stuffed with culinary entertainment and education ideal for all ages that requires fast action and finesse.
This popular game series releases the second Wii title (two currently exist on the Nintendo DS as well) chocked full of new recipes like onion rings, hamburgers, pizza, pancakes and even ratatouille. New features include some entertaining mini games, a cooperative mode and some basic customizations for boy or girl characters. You begin with eight...

PC Game Review: Etch a Sketch

Tall Writer — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:35:22 EST

This worldwide classic game expands to the PC world.
The world’s favorite drawing toy shakes it way to the PC as an affordable ($19.99 SRP) new 78 level adventure that’s part platformer and part puzzler. The main story challenge level increases as the game progresses (no difficulty options available) through classic fairy tale variations like Sleepless Beauty and the Ugly Duck King.Etch a...

End of the Year Holiday Video Game Treasures - Adults

Tall Writer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:53:28 EST

Catch up on all the exciting games you might have missed amid the holiday frenzy!
It’s easy to get lost in the end-of-the-year release frenzy. Fear not. This guide can help you find some unique games for that special someone (or yourself) this holiday season. Bangai-O-Spirits (DS)The robotic action game boasts immense battle movements and attacks amid several levels. Fight with missiles, swords, and wall-bouncing bullets...

Nintendo DS Review: Personal Trainer: Cooking

Tall Writer — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:04:40 EST

This user friendly, companion trainer provides helpful, informative and entertaining ways to strengthen your cooking skills.
The user-friendly Personal Trainer: Cooking further blurs the line between game and electronic companion while providing helpful, informative and, yes, entertaining ways to strengthen your cooking skills. Yes, cooking for real here folks; just be careful when you’re cutting, OK (see other disclaimers at the game’s beginning)? This...

Nintendo DS Review: Ninjatown

Tall Writer — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:46:32 EST

This addictively entertaining Nintendo DS exclusive game features all age action battles involving babies, dragons, cookies and demons.
A simple storyline and progressive learning curve make this Tower Defense-style game fun for all ages. Ninjatown concentrates on progression and systematic fighting format. You must ward off demon attackers and other elements to defend Ninjatown, home of the stealth…hug and fists of tickle fury. This game's combat elements concentrate on...

DVD Review: Scrubs - The Complete Seventh Season

Tall Writer — Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:21:21 EST

Scrubs fans can get some holiday cheer until the 8th season premiere on ABC (Jan. 6) with this Sacred Heart Hospital set.
You can get your comedy shot for Christmas with this seventh season set from creator/producer/writer/director Bill Lawrence. Zach Braff headlines as Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian who narrates the episodes and facilitates the imaginative cut scenes rumbling around his creative mind. Braff even directs episodes like “My Growing...

Nintendo Wii Review: Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip

Tall Writer — Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:00:23 EST

Be safe yet reckless with this outstanding snowboarding game, improving the experience by adding the balance board.
Ride the rail, jump the ramps, and enjoy the adventure in Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip. Take a road trip, join a nice variety of snowboarding competitions, and eventually meet Olympic gold medalist and eight-time X Games gold medalist, Shaun White. This exciting title features natural controls using the remote and the Wii balance board where...