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PS3 Update 2.30

The new PlayStation 3 (PS3) update has long been anticipated, and it is finally here! The next time you go online with your PS3, you will be promoted to download the update. Sony recommends a 130 MB of free space on your PS3 hard disk drive for this system update. Or, you can do a PC update, which requires 130 MB free space on a removable storage media. So what exactly is and is not part of this update? The biggest piece of update excitement has to do with the new PS3 store. The new page layout, and new interface … Continue reading →

Setting Sony Playstation 3 Parental Controls 2

The Sony Playstation 3 has got to be one of the best video game systems out there, especially with its coveted Blu-Ray DVD player. Unfortunately, though, out of all of the popular video game systems, the Playstation 3 is probably the one with the most violent and bloody games. Because it is so important to make sure that are children are only exposed to games that we, as parents, deem appropriate, we are going through the various steps of setting up parental controls of the Sony Playstation 3. If you missed the first part of this article, click here: Setting … Continue reading →

Video Game Lovers Gone Wild

Is someone in your house begging you for a new PlayStation 3? With all of the hype surrounding the game console’s debut, I’m not sure Santa even has a chance of getting his hands on one. Frankly, I think the mayhem that has transpired over the new PlayStation is crazy. Yesterday, two men waiting in line (outside) of our neighborhood Wal-Mart in anticipation of the release of the game console were taken to the hospital after a brawl broke out. And, according to news reports, similar scenes have been reported at other stores around the country. In Milwaukee, some people … Continue reading →

Review of Shrek 2 Playstation Game

Rated: E for Everyone Cost: $20-$30 Age: 5+ Rating: 5 Stars My son recently received the Shrek 2 Playstation Game for his birthday. I am very picky when it comes to games. I want something that will be challenging without being to difficult, not contain graphic violence, basically an E rating, if possible allow multiple players to play at the same time, and be something that my husband and I won’t mind playing with him. I was not disappointed with Shrek 2. The game allows up to four people, if you have that many controllers, to play together. Each person … Continue reading →

Dance Dance Revolution: A Revolution To Your Living Room

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Dance Dance Revolution is a video game where your control the game with your feet rather than your hands. Rather than use a handheld controller you use a dance pad that is connected to your game system. During the game songs are played and arrows light up on the screen directing the game player to step on a certain arrow. Players earn points by stepping one the correct arrow at the correct time. Sound easy? On the beginner mode this game isn’t entirely impossible. There are three levels: beginner, normal, and hard. The hard level makes me dizzy just looking … Continue reading →