Video Game Spotlight: Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition was recently released on the Nintendo Wii. As a huge fan of Pokemon Snap on the N64 (as well as on the Wii Shop Channel), I was looking forward to this game.

The main issues with the game is that you have to get out of your jeep each time you want to take a picture. It would not be so big of an issue, except there’s a loading screen each time you do that!

Then, you have to tip-toe around very slowly to get closer to the animal(s). If you are too quick, the animals will run off and you can’t get a picture. There’s an invisible boundary that prevents you from wandering too far when taking pictures outside.

The game would have been much better if these problems could have been resolved to make the game smoother. As it stands, there’s some fun to be had, but it’s far from perfect If you can handle the loading, and enjoy photography and wildlife, you’ll probably like this game.

Picture of the Week [#72]

Free WiiWare Demos!

For a limited time only, if you log  in to the Wii Shopping Channel, you can download free demos for the following games:

• Bit Trip Beat
• Final Fantasy Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord
• NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits
• Pokemon Rumble
• World of Goo

This is great news, hopefully this will happen more often. Demos are awesome!

Song of the Week [#64]

This week’s song is the catchy theme song from the Nintendo Wii game Let’s Tap. Enjoy!

Movie Spotlight: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is an anime film primarily featuring a cast of teenagers (and thus the themes are of this nature) which deals with an ordinary girl who stumbles upon a device in which she can leap through time.  This discovery leads to her becoming very frustrated with the present and going back in time to fix some issues.

Of course, the time traveling does have consequences, mainly leading to her mental stability. The movie is very engaging, and not at all predictable. There’s a little bit of action in the film, but it is mainly drama.

It’s definitely a great film to watch if you’re looking for something different. However, because of some of the content in the film, it’s not recommended for the young ones.

Quote of the Week [#77]

“Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.”

– Dr. David M. Burns