There's a great new game you can play with your kids (or alone, nobody has to know) on your iPhone or iPad. Zya is a music mixing game (available in the App Store) that allows you to choose avatars for every member of your band, the guitar riffs, the drum beat and hook, and even … [Read more...]
There’s a Zombie on Your Lawn
My kids have discovered that they can watch YouTube videos on our big-screen TV using the Wii U. Okay, they discovered that option because I showed it to them. It's a double-edged sword, my excitement about technology. I figure something out, get all stoked about it, and show it … [Read more...]
Luck of the WiiU St. Patrick’s Day Party
There was nothing St. Patrick's Day-ish about this party, except that it fell on March 17. Oh, and the shamrock cookies, the Guinness and Harp's on ice, and the various Irish people in attendance. So, good enough for me! The new Wii U game system launched last fall, and I … [Read more...]
Wreck-It Ralph Gets Two Thumbs Up and Two Ears Covered
Last weekend I was invited by Disney to see a preview of Wreck-It Ralph and I went with both kids. It was shown in 3D so they looked hilarious in their glasses as they watched the film. Before the feature itself, there was a short animated film called Paperman which was simple … [Read more...]
How To Keep Your Wii Alive
It's been a while since I wrote about our Wii, hasn't it? In general that means things are going swimmingly: the Wii and its pocket partners, the 3DS and the DSi, are used as incentives and rewards for Kyle and Brady, and are taken away as punishment. Our family continues to … [Read more...]