Video game reviews: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)

A lot of people have wii's as of late. 30 million to be precise. This is mostly due to the range of audiences it appeals to. This then means there are a lot of new gamers out there. The wii is possibly their first console. With Smash Bros we have a game that could appeal to many people but only the more hardcore gamer will buy it as they know what it can offer. For those of you who are new to gaming I strongly suggest buying this game....here's why:

Graphics - This game may not be as graphically good as games on the PS3 and Xbox but that doesn't matter. It has had to so much care and attention on that you are left with a graphically beautiful game that will not disappoint. It stretches the capabilities of the wii to the max. After you watch the opening video you will be hooked.

Game play - This is where this game stands tall over any other fighting game. You control your character on a set level. You can perform a set of individual attacks for each character, of which there are 35. There are also many levels all of which have special features. This includes levels that move or change season.

Life - You will be playing this game till the next generation. I have been playing the game cube version of this game for 6 years and only gave it up to play this new game! There are plenty of side missions and events. The one player mode itself can take a good few hours.

Music - an original score by some of the gods of video game music will not disappoint. There are around 4 tracks for each level. Many classics have been remixed such as old sonic and Mario songs.

As I have said there are many characters, some you will know and some you won't. Mario, Sonic, Solid snake, Link and Yoshi are but a few. New for this game is the smash move. This is a special move that is basically insane and will kill your foes rather easily.

Also included are a wide range of items for you to use during gameplay.These can give you your health back or they can be used to fight your enemy. New to this game are assist trophies. These appear on the screen in the form of capsules. As soon as you pick it up an character will be released from the capsule and will temporarily help you to fight. Nintendo have included some fan favorites in these assist trophies. Also included are new ranges of pokemon that will help you at random times.

This game is Nintendo at their best. There is so much that will happen and so many variations of play that I do not want to spoil. For 25 this game is a bargain. There are no fighting games out there on any console better than this game. If you have a wii...buy this game.

Video Game Rental Saved This Mom’s Life!

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OK, well maybe that's an exaggeration - but it sure saved Mom's cash! Video game rental is the single best way to try video games before you buy. Just like movie rentals, video games are available to rent from many or most movie rental companies, along with some game stores and online as well. The big problem with renting form a local store, though, is that they rarely have a good selection, and it can be very expensive.

Online video game rental is the ultimate in convenience and cost savings. Video game rental means you don't have to buy a game for $30 or more, but you can try games before buying to make sure it's a game you want to keep.

As a parent, online video game rental was a godsend. Our gamer at home was about 6 years old at the time we bought the GameCube. We had no idea about content of games or which games were any good, video game rental was a great way to go. I wanted to make sure I could view games before I let my son play them. I wanted to make sure they weren't to violent, or moronic, or frightening.

It turned out to be a great decision! They had an incredible selection of games, we had so many to choose from. We also saved money over the local store because we paid no late fees or shipping; we were able to just send back the games that were really bad. But best of all, we earned credits toward buying, and if we found a game we liked, we just keep it and they send us the box and inserts, with free shipping. One game we bought retails for $50, but we "kept" it for $27 with credits and discounts - a really great deal all around! With another game, he played and completed all levels in just 3 days - definitely not one we'd have been happy to buy.

Now my son has a Nintendo DS in additional to the GameCube, and we're thinking of getting the Nintendo Wii. Our service has all the games for every platform - it's easy to put them in our "queue" and when we return one, the next one is sent out.

Online video game rental has been a wonderful service for us, and it can be a great deal if you want to try out games before buying and see if they're worth keeping. Many online video rental companies offer a free trial - it's worth it to see if it is right for you.



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