Reviews by houdini16409

houdini16409 says "Great variety of games on Rock Band" about EA Games - PS3 - Rock Band

houdini16409 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:27:34 GMT

I have always been a huge fan of Guitar Hero, so it was an absolute must that I tried out Rock Band. The games are quite similar in style, but Rock Band was the first video game that gets the whole band together. I have never really gotten into playing with the whole band, so I never purchased a band kit. Typically when I play the video game I am alone.

The song selection on Rock Band is incredible. I feel like on a similar difficulty as Guitar Hero the games are quite a bit easier to play. The one thing I did not like about this games is that in the career mode you had to play the songs down the list to earn the next one. There were a few songs that I didn't know or didn't care for that I wished I could have passed up but I had to earn them by playing all the songs in the gig.

You also can use your Guitar from any other game, so this is a great game to buy separately if you don't want to have to purchase the whole band kit. If you like to rock out to some...

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houdini16409 says "Learn how to do anything on eHow" about eHow

houdini16409 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:04:39 GMT

I would have to say that eHow is a great community with a lot of helpful and friendly people. Try searching on the internet on how to do something, and you will surely find an eHow article at the top of the list. This is a community on the internet with over 35,000 members with tons of articles. The best part about it is that you can sign up for free!

Share your knowledge with the world on eHow. It only takes a few minutes to sign up with the website and write about things you know how to do. I have written many articles and have received over 10,000 views to my articles.

If you have a lot of knowledge to share, it is recommended that you sign up for their Workers Compensation Program. It only takes a few minutes to sign up, and they will pay you a portion of the money your articles bring in. This is a huge money making opportunity if you plan to write a lot, because you will always make money on articles you write.

I recommend visiting the forums after you sign up, because you......

houdini16409 says "Little Big Planet is one of the most creative video games ever." about Not Sure - Little Big Planet

houdini16409 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:54:47 GMT

My husband and I could not wait for the release of this game, Little Big Planet. There are so many things to do that the opportunities are endless. The main character, SackBoy or Girl, is created by you! You go along through the worlds collecting items that you can either use on your Sackperson, or to create your own levels.

The game is really family friendly, and it is really easy to learn how to play. My three year old even knows how to play the levels. You can decorate your "house" and even create your own boards and upload it wirelessly so that the whole world can play your creation.

The thing I like a lot about this game is that there is something for everyone in the whole family to do, and it really is a family game. There are no shootings or killings, making it very family friendly.

The music and graphics in Little Big Planet are fun and cute, and really good for the Playstation 3. The game has a huge replay value, which really makes it worth the money in my opinion. ......

houdini16409 says "I can find tons of video game information as well as buy them!" about GameStop

houdini16409 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:32:53 GMT

My whole family are video game fanatics, and we spend a good chunk of change on video games throughout the year. My husband and I have spent a lot of time on Gamestop.com researching the latest and greatest video games to hit store shelves. Gamestop is unique to your traditional retail stores as they buy and sell used video games, most of which you can purchase right online from the convienience of your own home.

Gamestop.com also offers several reviews of video games, some from the pros and some from real life people who have tried the game. I think that this is very important when selecting a video game, especially for a child. You never know what a child is going to think of a video game, so it is nice to hear from parents who have given a child that particular game.

The website is well laid out, and it is very easy to navigate through it. You can search by video game platform, and then additionally by style of video game. So, for instance, if you are looking for a puzzle game......

houdini16409 says "Friends Scene It is the game for Friends addicts." about Scene It friends edition

houdini16409 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:35:00 GMT

I have been a huge fan of Friends for quite some time, the show is absolutely hilarious. When I heard about this game I thought this was something that I have to have because my whole family is into the show. I think I paid about $30 for this game, and for the amount of times that I have played it, it is well worth the money.

I love the Scene It games. We have several different versions, and another one of our favorites would be the Disney addition because we have younger children. You do need a television and a DVD player to play this game, but it brings a different twist to your traditional board game.

You really have to know the show to play this game. We have competitions to see who knows the most about the show, and it is a lot of fun with a large group of people. It also has a board game, but most of the show is used with your TV. You will see a lot of funny clips from different episodes, and you will have to watch and answer questions at the end about the clips.

If you...

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houdini16409 says "Cooking Mama brings great entertainment for the kids." about Nintendo DS - Cooking Mama

houdini16409 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:46:39 GMT

I recently purchased Cooking Mama for my three and a half year old daughter because she is really into her Nintendo DS and would play it all the time if I gave her the opportunity to do so. She has quite a few video games now, but I wanted something fun to add to her collection of games. I purchased Cooking Mama for her used at our local video game store to try out.

This is really a game of trial and error, and since there is a lot of reading required, I played it with her a couple of times to teach her how to play. You do not have to use the controller, just your stylus so it is really simple to play. All you do is create different dishes, and prepare them like you were really cooking.

It can be difficult sometimes because you have to do things quickly, and you are on a timer. Once you have played it a couple of times you get used to it. You will also collect different dishes to make the more you play, so the game play lasts a long time. There is no multiplayer mode on this...

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houdini16409 says "Great song selection on Guitar Hero III" about Nintendo Wii - Guitar Hero III

houdini16409 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:36:26 GMT

I recently became addicted to the Guitar Hero video game so I purchase Guitar Hero III for our Nintendo Wii. I was impressed with the song selection, and I was lucky to find a used copy of it for us at our local video game store. This would have to be my second favorite out of all of them because the only reason I like the World Tour game better is because it has twice as many songs as any other addition.

The song selection is excellent on Guitar Hero III. They have quite a few classic songs, as well as a bunch of challenging songs. This is definately a game for families, as there are several levels of difficulty to choose from, so everyone can play. My three year old even understands the concept of the game and loves to play along, and my one year stares and dances to the music.

You can play alone or use the multiplayer mode to compete against someone else. My husband and I love to play against each other to see who is better. I have a lot more time on my hands to play, so...

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houdini16409 says "Best version of Guitar Hero so far." about Guitar Hero - World Tour

houdini16409 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:30:04 GMT

I have recently become addicted to the Guitar Hero series. I love music, so naturally I would love this game. The thing that I like most about these games is that there are many levels of difficulty, so the games can be played by anyone in the family. Guitar Hero World Tour is by far my favorite out of all of them, and it just came out a few days ago.

Guitar Hero World Tour has over 80 songs to choose from, which is twice as many than any other version. You can also download additional songs with the 360, Wii and PS3 versions, which will give you even more options. Even if you are not a huge rock fan this game is for you because it features music from all genres.

The best place to start this game is in the career mode, because you can unlock all the different songs, as well as play in gigs to earn money to purchase additional guitars and accessories on the game. If you are looking for a quick song or two, you can create your own playlist in the quick game mode.

My two little girls...

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houdini16409 says "Disney's Pop Century is a great value." about Disney's Pop Century Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL

houdini16409 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:03:23 GMT

The last time we went to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida we stayed at Pop Century Resort because it was the newest hotel, as well as really inexpensive. I was quite impressed with this resort. I would have to say that I would definately stay here again, just for the value in itself.

Check-in is a breeze, and while there was a long line to check in, they were prepared with tons of front desk staff. The rooms are smaller, but they were enough for us. We never spent a lot of time in the room, since we were at the parks the majority of the day. I love how Disney puts so much effort into the little details, it really makes a difference.

They have three pools to choose from, which is sufficient. We were visiting Disney during hurricane season, which is really slow. It was nice because it seemed we never had to wait in a line for any attraction, which was nice because we got to see and do whatever we wanted to, and go on several rides multiple times.

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houdini16409 says "Epcot is the best park at Disneyworld for variety." about Epcot - Orlando, FL

houdini16409 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:51:49 GMT

I would have to say that Disneyworld is my ultimate favorite vacation destination by far. There are so many things to see and do for the whole family that there is no way that you could get bored. I have been to Walt Disney World several times, and I cannot wait for my children to get older so that we can visit again.

Epcot is a great park with a wide variety of activities for the whole family to see and do. I will have to say that the little ones could be bored a little at this theme park, as this park has the least amount of things for the little ones. But, they try to have a little something for everyone at this park.

Epcot is known for Spaceship Earth, or as you may know it as the giant golf ball. But it is also known for it's prescence of the different countries and cultures. You can visit anywhere from China to Germany in the different worlds. You can learn about the different foods and culture that each country has to offer.

They also have...

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houdini16409 says "New York New York has a great location." about New York - New York Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV

houdini16409 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:00:40 GMT

Since I used to live in Las Vegas, I had the luxury of visiting any of the hotels and casinos whenever I wanted to. I would have to say that New York New York is a great place to stay and play, even for the whole family. This casino has a great location on the strip, as well as it is family friendly.

The coolest thing about this hotel and casino is the roller coaster on the roof of the building. You can see it from a far. It is called the Manhatten Express, and you can even purchase an all day ticket if you want to ride it over and over again. I think a fun part of New York New York is the giant arcade inside. You can spend a whole day there and never get bored.

The arcade is definately a place to bring the whole family, because they have such a huge variety of games to choose from. We love to go there and play the crane games and winning stuffed animals for the kids, they had a lot of fun.

The hotel looks like you were right in New York City. I have...

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houdini16409 says "Mypoints offer points in exchange you get gift cards." about MyPoints

houdini16409 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:07:15 GMT

Mypoints.com is a great website. I discovered Mypoints.com a few years ago and I absolutely love it. There are various different things that you can do on the website and in exchange for that you will earn points. The points can be accumulated and redeemed for gift cards.

The best part about Mypoints.com is that it is free to join. While you are not going to make a lot of money off of it, but it is a great way to earn freebies. I receive emails from them daily and everyone that I read I earn free points. Just for reading my emails I can get a gift card every month or two. And, it doesn't take a lot of time.

If you do a lot of shopping online this is a great way to earn extra rewards. Mypoints partners with several websites in which if you shop online with them, you can earn various rewards with Mypoints. It is a win-win situation.

I highly recommend you join Mypoints.com if you have not already. There are many point making opportunities on this website, and it is all free...

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houdini16409 says "House is quite an addicting show." about House - Season One

houdini16409 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:20:05 GMT

I recently got into the television show House because I heard about how great it is. I think after watching two shows I was hooked. Since I just started watching the show, I decided to collect the boxed seasons on DVD. I didn't realize that they were so expensive! I saw some stores selling each season for $45.

I did find them on sale and decided to start from the beginning. I purchased House Season One. I liked the fact that there is quite a bit of runtime in the season, almost 1000 minutes. That's a lot of House! The thing I think I like about this show the most is the humor of Dr. Greg House, or the complicated cases that they deal with.

Dr. House is so hilarious, and everyone on his staff compliments him. The team works so well together. One of the saddest episodes of House I have seen is the one with the babies sick, found in this season. It brought tears to my eyes when the poor kids were sick.

I highly recommend this DVD boxed set for any fans of House. Even...

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houdini16409 says "Disney Princess is great for the little girls." about Nintendo DS - Disney Princess: Magical Jewels

houdini16409 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:00:27 GMT

I bought this video game for my daughter who is three and a half. She has had a Nintendo DS video game system for about six months now, and she absolutely loves it. This game is quite easy for her to play because you use the stylus to move the characters around the different boards.

She has a hard time with games that use several buttons, so it works well that this game is easy and only uses the stylus. The story mode of Disney Princess: Magical Jewels is quite long, but I wish that there were more mini game for her to play. She likes the quick gratification of a game when she wins.

The game is quite colorful, and I can even enjoy the music. The graphics on this video game are ok, but more than sufficient for a young child who isn't looking for the latest technology. The best part about this game is that you can find it in stores for under $20, so it is a great idea for the holiday season.

I highly recommend this video game for the young ones. The little girls will love to...

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houdini16409 says "Good Housekeeping has a little bit for everyone!" about Good Housekeeping

houdini16409 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:46:38 GMT

I found a link a few months ago for a free subscription to Good Housekeeping. I had read these magazines at doctor's offices and friends home, so I kind of knew what they were about already about. I signed up for the free subscription, and have received the first couple of issues. I would have to say I am quite satisfied.

The thing that I like about this magazine the most is that it is so well-rounded. There is something for everyone in this magazine. They have recipes, seasonal articles, health and home articles. I even have found quite a few coupons in the magazine as well. I am quite the thrifty shopper so I love the coupons.

The only thing that I do not like about this magazine is that there seems to be quite a bit of advertisements. I think that there are more pages with advertisements than articles, but the information that they have is good. The magazine also seems to be well organized, which is something that I like.

I have already found a few recipes as well in this...

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houdini16409 says "Family Fun has great activities for the whole family!" about Family Fun Magazine

houdini16409 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:37:56 GMT

I have received Family Fun magazine for a couple of years now and I would have to say this is one of the best magazines I have ever received. I am a mother of two little girls, and I have found so many cool crafts and recipes from them, that I cannot wait for another issue to come. I especially love this magazine around the holidays, because they have so many creative cooking ideas that light up the girl's faces.

Each subscription I have either received it as a gift, or found a free subscription of it over the internet. But, if I had to pay for it, I would definately pay for it because I think it is worth every penny. I get the little postcards in my magazines and the subscription is less than $12. That is really cheap considering the amount of information I have gotten out of them.

The pages are quite colorful, and while there are advertisments, I do not think that there is more than the usual. This magazine is geared towards families with smaller children, yet there is activities...

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houdini16409 says "I could easily forget Sarah Marshall" about Forgetting Sarah Marshall

houdini16409 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:27:33 GMT

When I heard about Forgetting Sarah Marshall, I thought it would be hilarious. While it had a few funny parts, it just wasn't that great. I was happy that I saw the movie, but I would probably not purchase the DVD. Let me tell you a little about the movie.

It is about a guy who breaks up with a girl after a long relationship. He is having quite a hard time getting over her, and his friends recommend that he gets out of town on vacation to get his mind off of her. What he doesn't know is that when he arrives at his vacation destination, his ex was vacationing there herself with her new significant other.

Everything that he does reminds him of his ex. Wherever he goes to avoid her, she always ends up showing up. The hotel he went to was all booked up, but the lady at the reception desk offers him a suite for free.

If you are into love shows or comedies, this is a show you will want to see. I didn't think it lived up to it's expectations, but you may think differently.

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houdini16409 says "Loud but fun!" about Hasbro My Little Pony Sing And Dance Pinkie Pie

houdini16409 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:11:05 GMT

My daughter loves My Little Pony and received this Singing Pinkie Pie this year for her birthday. She had seen it in stores for months and really wanted it but I never bought it for her because I thought it was kind of expensive. My mother bought it for her on her birthday and six months later she is still playing with it.

Pinkie Pie runs on batteries and while she runs a long time on them, if she is used a lot, you will be replacing them often. I think she is quite loud, which is not good when there is another baby in the home trying to sleep. Other than those two issues, she is a fun educational toy.

Pinkie Pie is my daughter's new best friend. They sing songs together, and even can have a conversation together. She moves her head and shakes her tail. I definately recommend her to any My Little Pony fan. The retail price for this toy is $30, but you can find her on sale. She is much bigger than traditional ponies as well.

I recommend this toy and give her two thumbs up.

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houdini16409 says "Great way to find a pet in need." about Petfinder

houdini16409 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:04:10 GMT

I stumbled upon Petfinder a little over a year ago and I was quite impressed. It is a great website that shows all the cute available animals for adoption around the United States. Not all of the facilities are on the website, but they are always adding more and expanding. This is a great website to find an animal in need.

I really like the search function on Petfinder. You can search by location, age of dog, and even breed of animal. This is great if you are looking in a certain area, or even for a certain kind of animal. It will give you the information on how to find out more about the animal, and then you can call to inquire more.

The nice thing about this website is that they typically tell you quite a bit of information about the animals, as well as they have a lot of nice photos. I highly reccommend that if you are in the market for an animal, you adopt and find your next pet at Petfinder.com.

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houdini16409 says "High Price but worth it." about Playstation 3 - 40GB

houdini16409 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:21:27 GMT

My husband has had his Playstation 3 for a little over a year now and we have nothing bad to say about the system, besides the price ticket. While it may seem a little steep for a video game console, you have to factor in the storage capabilities, and the fact that you can use your PS3 as a blu-ray player.

The graphics on this system are incredible. It is actually kind of scary to pop in a game in the PS3 and it feels like real life. You will want to have the correct HDMI cables to get the better quality, but if you have a newer TV the graphics are awesome.

The system itself is a little bulky, but I like the black shiny look to it. My husband laughed at me because I could not figure out how to turn the system on for the first time, as there is no raised buttons on the PS3. You just hold your finger on top of the ON switch for a couple of seconds, and the machine starts up.

When the system first became available, there wasn't a ton of games to...

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