Retro Game Challenge

An original single player game for Nintendo DS based on the popular Japanese Game Center CX TV series, Retro Game Challenge reinvents how classic games are played, and how you look at game compilation releases. In it the player is immersed in a story which requires he/she to complete short challenges imposed by a villain named Arino in a wide variety of 8-bit games. These games are not licensed titles, but originals designed to look, sound and play like classic arcade games from the 80s. Survive this series of challenges and you will never look at classic gaming the same again.

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The Story
Thrown back in time to the 1980's, you are turned into a young boy and forced to play video games by an evil self-proclaimed "Game Master." Game Master Arino will test your gaming skills by throwing various challenges at you in a wide variety of retro games including shooters, racing, action and even an epic role-playing game. To escape you must defeat him in every retro game challenge he throws at you. But you are not alone in your quest - armed with access to gaming magazines, you can find cheat codes to warp to later levels, receive unlimited continues or even become invincible. In addition a young, pre-evil, Arino is at your side to keep you company during your challenges and he is quite amused that he grows up to be so evil and becomes the cause of your current predicament. Test your skills with the awesomeness of the 8-bit era and prevent the retro games from exacting their revenge.

The Games
Although the challenges that players will have to succeed in only feature portions of the games that pack Retro Game Challenge, each of these games is a full-fledged game that is playable from beginning to end. See a sampling of the games included below.

	A fixed shooter in which the player must shoot down invading enemies with a spaceship that can only move left and right along the bottom of the screen. Use cheat codes to warp or to reveal hidden stages.
	Stun enemies with ninja stars, and step on them or close a trapdoor on them to kill them. It's an old-fashioned side-scrolling action game with many new elements.
	Can't leave out a racing game. The player controls a racecar from a birds eye view and uses techniques such as drift and drift boost to achieve the shortest lap time.
	A good ol' RPG joins the family. The player is a descendant of a hero who is given an order by the king to form a party to embark on an adventure to defeat the rival King of Darkness.
	This shooter features a flying battleship that can move left, right, forwards and backwards. It can also transform into 4 different forms, allowing for a range of battle plans.

Key Game Features:

• Experience Games in a Whole New Way - Rather than simply playing a game straight from start to finish, each game is played in short spurts to accomplish specific goals.
• Wide Variety of Games to Keep Players Engaged - From classic shooters to racing, ninja action to epic role-playing, gameplay variety ensures there's something for everyone.
• Entire Games Available for Free Play - Every retro game introduced in the story is available in its entirety once the initial challenges have been completed.
• Experience the 80's Gaming Culture - Not only do the in-game magazines provide cheat codes, they are a source of entertainment and a virtual history lesson about the video game industry. Fake 80's news stories cover actual emerging 80's gaming trends, evolution of software, and even the video game crash of 1983.

Customer Review: Please Support This Game
Those of you who think you might be interested in this game...just get it already! I had so much fun with this collection of games, each with their own style and quirks, each legitimately fun to play irrespective of any nostalgia. There's a sequel coming out soon in Japan and they will only bring it out here if this game sells well in the US--let's make it happen!
Customer Review: AWESOME collection of "fake" games!
Lots of attention to detail in this one, it's the ultimate retro compilation of games that never existed. You get the full experience with games that feel truly retro thanks to a barrage of homages, killer gameplay, and extra information passed down through authentic in-game magazines. If you loved the 80's but still want something new, you'll have a great time with this game. Even if you're just looking for a fantastic portable game, this one will hold your attention regardless of age. Very family friendly and substantially educational thanks to the gaming literature it provides. Check it out, it's the perfect complement to a Nintendo DS system!

Advertising is a tool. When used properly works very effectively as compared to other ways of communicating to the masses and is often placed by an advertising agency on behalf of a company or other organization.

Advertising is not difficult once you have identified your customers and targeted your market. This helps you determine when, where, what, and how to advertise. It's a way of making people aware of a product and such awareness can have a positive impact on the company's bottom line and image and has become more art than science. Good ads can create markets and boost products that aren't the best technology.

Using Search Engines as Advertising

Online advertising now makes up a very significant portion of all advertising in the United States and continues to grow incredibly fast. Search engines now offer advertising space next to their search results which exposes the advertisers. Major search engines like Google are interested in expanding into all forms of advertising, including the $7 billion outdoor market billboards.

Search engine marketing, as well as web advertising, is earning money from clicking on ads, and the main reason why web advertising is effective, as web advertising in the form of text ads is extremely targeted. Search remains the big daddy and according to eMakerter. It will account for 40% of the $25 billion that marketers will spend online this year.

With search engine advertising, advertisers pay either a fixed price to have their ads linked to specific keywords, such as "videogame," or bid against other advertisers in an auction. The ads generally run across an array of sites, and advertisers pay only when users click on the ads

Video Advertising

Online video is getting is getting more popular by the day and a massive amount of people are going online just to watch. Video sites like YouTube are so popular in the video sharing world that marketers have found it a great place to submit their videos a get lots of visitors. They simply put an interesting video of their services and get lots of traffic, it's just that simple.

The four major career paths in advertising are account management, creative, media and research. So what ever form of advertising you my use, make sure you advertise your business to see your business grow.

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Retro Duo Twin Video Game System NES & SNES - Black

Have you been dying to play your old NES or Super Nintendo games once again? Perhaps you can't find your system, maybe you have the system, but need all the cables to hook it up, or maybe you are just sick and tired of the *$@! thing never working properly?! With this brand new, top-loading system, you can play all of your favorite Nintendo AND Super Nintendo games once again on the same console, and the best part is, they will work every time!
Customer Review: retro system
at first the system didnt work so he said to send it back. He was able to resolve the problem in less than a week and the system works great, im able to play my old school nintendo games again
Customer Review: Decent System
I chose this over the FC Twin because I heard better reports about its compatibility with several games that I have. It seems to be true; the only game I've had any trouble with was duck hunt, since this console only has connections for SNES controls. The compatibility is great, and I haven't had any trouble with SNES/SFC games (yep, it's compatible with American, Japanese, and reportedly European games!). Every NES game I've tried has run, but that's where I get into some nitpicky bits. Double Dragon 2 had some issues with the status info on the bottom of the page "scrolling" along when I went forward in the level. I think that was just a problem with the cartridge being dirty though. Also, on NES games, the sound leaves something to be desired. The volume is uneven, and it's "scratchy"-sounding. Compared to the actual NES I have, you definitely lose something. Also, the game slots were rather "snug" when I started using the console. I had to brace it against the floor with one hand while pulling on the game with the other. When the game popped out, I saw that several of the connector pins in the console had gotten bent, and had to bend them back into place (with a small screwdriver). So, I guess that while my experience wasn't perfect, I'm happy with my purchase. It lets me get back into my retro gaming awesomeness! I think it's worth it, despite minor problems.

There are many choices in the games that kids can play. Some are educational, fun and extra entertaining for many kids to enjoy. Because of our new innovative technology and progress, even changes in the way children games have also transformed to a more realistic and virtual game playing with contents unacceptable for many kids to view.

Before, video games were invented for educational and entertainment purposes that kids have enjoyed playing even today. Most likely, parents did not have to worry about what their kids are playing because game content was safe and fairly protected from harmful contents. Like the Atari video game system, offering wholesome games such as Pac-Man or Space Invaders, kids are open to have a fun and be entertained without any explicit content and away from corruption that could influence the children's behavior. Unfortunately, changes in technology have altered the way video games are today. Games of today are more realistic and are in stilled with adult content that many game manufacturers have included in their games. Therefore, parents are now concerned on the typical game system that they want their kids to have. In fact, many parents are opting to find the best video game system that is best for their kids but away from adult contents and other threatening factors that could influence the kids.

Unlike before, Atari game system was the best video games made available to kids. Now, video game system has increased due to so many selections available to consumers especially to parents. Large selections of different types of game system such as Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo's GameCube, and Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video games from Microsoft are some of the selections that parents consider purchasing for their kids.

The best selling game console in the market is the Sony PlayStation 2 (or often referred to as PS2), it caters to all ages while providing about 600 different types of games. These games have been rated for every age bracket to enjoy and specifically for preference of age limitation allowed for each game and level usage. For example, games rated with E are allowed for ages from six and up. Other games at this rating, however, are complicated for younger children to play therefore, rating with E10+ are advisable for children above ten years old to play. Likewise, other games for younger children below 10 are rated with EC or in other words, Early Childhood.

A popular video game system that children basically love is the Nintendo GameCube console. This game system has about 263 games that are based on children's favorite titles like the Sega's Sonic GEMS Collections, Mario Party 6 and Mario Tennis from Nintendo, and other game titles particularly for GameCube console that are also rated E.

Another video game system rated E is the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game with a built-in parental control. The Xbox has about 270 available games while the Xbox 360 has about 12 games and increasing with other popular releases. Although, some of these games may not only be available on the Xbox but as well, be available to GameCube and PS2 or all three video game systems mentioned. In such, the Xbox games with E rating like Astropop and Feeding Frenzy can have crossover titles that many publishers have also released and made possible to other video game system. For instance, rated E games like Eidos InteractiveLEGO Star Wars are available to GameCube, PS2 and even Xbox whereas other rated E10+ are also available to other game systems, while other games like the rated EC Global Star Software's Dora the Explorer are solely for Xbox and PS2 only.

Choosing the best video game system for the kids is important especially if parents are very concerned in their kid's preference in video game playing. The abovementioned video game system can help parents understand the kinds of video game system available to kids while assisting parents in finding the best video game system to give to them. Parents should keep in mind that video game systems for their kids should have parental control options on the game system to lock functions or set limits to the kind of games or titles allowed for playing or viewing. From the abovementioned video game systems, the most advisable for parents to purchase is the Xbox and Xbox 360 because it comes with a built-in parental control.

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Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable

The Game Boy Advance Game Link cable allows you to trade data or play multiplayer games with other owners of Game Boy Advance systems. This cable will only work with the Game Boy Advance portable video game system and Game Boy Advance Game Paks.
Customer Review: GBA LInk Cable
Works Great and is fine with my games. It has been a pleasure to use.
Customer Review: One warning for you GBA owners
Nintendo advertises this cable to allow 4 people to play together off of one pack. Absolutely not a 100% true. Certain games such as NHL 2002, and other sports games, each player must have a pack to be able to connect. Many parents have found this out all too late on road trips and what not. Make sure you read the warning on the back of the game and instructions to see what you need for multiplayer gaming. (...)

Apples new iPod Nano has just been released and I'm going to give you a full review of the iPod Nano and where are he cheapest places to buy a new iPod Nano online. So what are the main new features of the new iPod Nano? Well first because of its new super thin size and new screen with the iPod Nano you can now view photo's, play games and watch videos, just like you can with the iPod classic.

You won't believe how thin and light the new iPod Nano really is, this is great for those who want the flexibility of the shuffle with the features of the itouch. The new iPod Nano also is the only iPod that works with the Nike+ and has a fancy stopwatch logging feature, reinforcing the sports centric role of the Nano as the ultra slim version you're supposed to wear on your arm while exercising.

The main new addition to the whole iPod family including the new Nano is it's ability to play games! Yes that's right the iPod and Apple are now taking on the videogame market. The 3G Nano comes with three Games: Apple's Vortex, iQuiz, and a color Klondike solitaire game.

The introduction of 5G iPod games also enlivened the iPod experience, with some being very difficult to put down. None of the iPod games were anything that might seriously worry Nintendo's DS at the moment at least. However, for iPod users the games are an great way to kill a few moments on the train or in a waiting room.

The Nano also now has the ability of video! Yes you can now catch up on the game, watch podcasts, or even watch movies and TV programmes and the screen doesn't even seem that small.

All in all this new addition to the iPod family is first class and a great step up from the last Nano. I think Apple are going to sell boat loads of the new iPod Nano this Christmas and you know what, they deserve it as it really is an excellent little media player.

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Nintendo DS Lite Game Traveler Essentials - Pink

Model: Solar Functional Energy Cycle of Business

The recent recession of 2008 that engulfed so many economies in the world is gradually moving toward depression in some countries. Japan is already moving towards long contraction. There is doubt in everyone's mind whether an economist or a common man about 'How long will this recession last and which countries are going to have severe impact'? This question will be answered by the 'Kantian Energy Cycle C/T-A-R. Kantian Energy cycle is determined by the solar functional energy 'C', which is a derivative of solar rays transformed by T-A-R energy components.

'Solar functional Energy' and its principal components 'T-A-R' will be able to analyze and explain these downward trends of the past and that is present today. They can be used to predict the forthcoming economic trends in the future. You will surprise to know that the basic structure of T-A-R components present today in 2008 and the following strategic years is very much like the TAR structure present in 1873 and 1929. 1929 structure of T-A-R is closer to that of 2008. The intensity of T-A-R is likely to be wilder in later parts of 2009 onward to create as much worse an economic downturn as that was in 1929 great depression. But this time the focal point is more towards the Japanese economy than USA.

In Japan the asset price bubbles had last started in1986 and lasted till 1990 when the bubble had burst. The economy of Japan remained in long drawn depression till 2002/03 when the stocks and asset prices bottomed out. It is virtually from this period only asset prices in many countries took an aggressive upward move.

How do T-A-R basics and solar functional Energy analyze and explain the price and market movement is given below but for this you have to briefly understand about this Solar energy profile and TAR network.

T-A-R is a composite energy module having electrical components of positive charges ('A') referred to as Proton and negative charges('T') referred to as Electron that transform sunrays on the way to earth into electrical energy. After the conversion sunrays becomes source of 'solar functional energy' termed as 'C' that establishes a functional relationship with earth and its resources to turn these into economic produce or wealth by taking human help through activating the brain software in human beings. You may not agree to or may dispute this theory but a patient glance and analytical watch on the following case studies will surprise you to accept this. The only condition is to shed any preconception and ego.

The biggest operational constraint faced by this Solar Functional Energy is the presence of dark energy 'R' that is potent enough to corrupt its functionality at the right level. Whenever 'R' intercepts the focus of solar functional energy or its components 'T' or 'A' on earth it makes it/ them non-functional or weakly functional. 'T' and 'A' move clockwise and focus earth. 'R' intercepts them by moving anticlockwise. They do this in a way to converge and diverge at certain intervals and thereby create cyclical energy contents and capsules of various potencies that ultimately affects the economies and their operational levels.

The most potent T-A-R positioning is when 'T' and 'A' are converging to and 'R' is just diverging as in 1922 when the American stock market went on rampaging till the great depression started or in 1960s when US economies boomed for years.

The weakest T-A-R positioning is when 'T' and 'R' are converging with focus on power points and 'A' is just diverging from their module. This has occurred in 1929 (the sample is furnished in the following paragraph)

The following charts will exhibit these permutation and combinations along with the solar divisions of earth in C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8.C9, C91 C92 and C93. Our earth is divides in 12 parts of 30 degree the base point being Greenwich at 0⁰ East and West as follows:

Focus on Japan in 2008 on T-A-R scale

-----------------------------------------Japan(C5)

C9 - C91 - C92 - C93 - C1 - C2 - C3 - C4 - C5 - C6 - C7 - C8

A -- R.7 -- R ---------------------------------- T

------------------------------ T-3C ------- R ---- T+2C

Japan, the world's second biggest economy, has officially fallen into an economic recession. The nation's export business continues to crumble against the rising Yen and the Japanese economy is set for its longest ever contraction. Focus of 'T' on C5 the economic zone of Japan and the power point always makes this country vulnerable and let yen appreciate against dollar and other currencies. This is repeated in the year 2007 when 'T' had its first focus on C5 in August. R92 also had its focus on C5 along with. Both together had their negative focus on C2 in the month of May-June. This joint focus on C2 did not damage the economies that should have if A8 would not have the simultaneous focus on C2. In 2008 when A8 had its focus shifted to C9 T+6R module became aggressive and at R+C in March 2008 it had it had its first impact on many economy and its spiraling prices. Gold and crude oil prices had relented for the first time. From July-August the crisis set firmly.

The island's Gross Domestic Product - the entire value of one nation's products and services - made an unexpected drop of 0.5 in the quarter July-September. There was downfall in the first quarter from April-June. A recession is defined by two successive quarterly GDP drops for a nation or continent. On annualized basis it was 1.8% shrink. Japan's export dependent economy was also hit by sluggish overseas shipments as the global financial crisis hit international trade. The latest snapshot of the Japanese economy was even worse than the forecast for a contraction of about 0.2% quarter on quarter made earlier by some analysts. The government said the economy shrank a revised 1.0% in the second quarter, which was also slightly worse than it was thought previously. Many companies have started undercutting employments. Sony corp. is about to cut 8000 of jobs. Signs of the nation's economic decline can be seen in Sony's profit outlook cut of 57%, and in the Japanese software market to have 21 percent drop from last year. Perhaps the biggest danger for Japan's videogame market was the news that the nation saw its volume of business investments drop 1.7 percent from the previous quarter.

The nation now joins a growing list of major countries that have posted successive GDP losses, such as Germany, Italy, Spain and Ireland. A report last week suggested that USA is likely to officially enter a recession soon.

USA will be facing worst type of deflationary situation. Many other economies will also be running similar situation. R9 that is also the power point of USA will have the focus of 'R' in 2010 will again erupt the worsening situation for USA. T-A-R structure in 2008-2016 is presented below for a deep study and analysis.

TAR components in 2007 and 2008 as shown below is T5 (Japan) R92 focusing on Japan with R+180 degree focus. This module is called T+6R that have the capacity to cause severe downfall in Japan not for single year but for years together. This module got activated in February-March 2008 and its long term impact is to relax only in 2016 when Japan economic zone is to get a joint focus of R+A. This is the first phase of the depression for Japan.

The focus of 'T' on C5 in 2007 and 2008 is damaging for Japan. T+6R formed by T5 and R92 are a negative module to restrict growth in Japan. 'A' is not in the module of T+6R and this is moving away from 'T' that provides the electron charges to the proton 'A' to make it productive for economic development and growth. This divergence further aggravates the situation to take this country to the quagmire of depression for long.

K.M PANDIT is an honors graduate in economics and possesses a certificate in marketing management. He remained engaged as professional managers in reputed organizations for about 25 years. He also took up job of academic writing in Research-Academia USA in which he helped students in writing their project works in Economics and marketing management.

His interest in business cycle was aroused in 1996 when he witnessed many ups and downs in global economy especially in Japan. He became very serious about finding the reason for this. He studied the problems deeply and later opened 'Center of Business Intelligence & Forecasting in Kolkata to have professional study on the subject. His study encompasses stock market, commodity market metal markets including gold and silver to learn the system in trends. This book will be centric to gold to highlight the fundamental theory of Solar Functional Energy and TAR econometrics to answer about the most intricate question of why and how the cycle of growth and decline starts. He became member of Kitco gold forum to contribute his forecasts about gold market trends. He contributed his basic theory to his blog to let people and investors know about the new theory of forecasting. There was massive flow of comments on his writings with reservations and doubts but when his forecasts came true letters of appreciation followed. He published his first e book on 'Solar Functional Energy' He plans his next book on full theory on ' Kantian Energy Cycle of Business' that can answer all the pertinent and mind boggling problems of business cycles.

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Carnival Games

Step right up! All the fun and excitement of your favorite Carnival Games is coming to Wii this summer. Its the perfect multi-player game for moms, dads and kids of all ages. Are you ready to rack up the points in a game of classic Alley Ball? Got the muscle to ring the bell in Test of Strength? Been practicing your accuracy for the famed Milk Bottle Throw? Ready to get wet in the Dunk Tank? If yes, then join the action as your Wii remote transforms from a sledgehammer to a frog flinger. Master all the classic carnival games and the ultimate prize could be yours the virtual goldfish in a bag!

Features:

• Over 20 family-friendly games including: Frog Leap, Clown Splash, Ring Toss, Dunk Tank, Day at the Races, Lucky Cups, Hoops, Shooting Gallery, Hole-in-One, Nerves of Steel and even The Great Swami, the mysterious fortune teller
• Advanced game physics combined with innovative Wii controller actions
• Win over 250 virtual carnival prizes like goldfish, pirate swords and giant stuffed animals!
• Have fun personalizing your in-game characters with wearable rewards like the famous Viking horns and "Bling" necklace

Customer Review: Good concept - controls are awful, ruining gameplay
If the controls for wii sports (comes with the console) get an 'A' for being easy and intuitive, then the Carnival controls get an 'F'. The concept is good, but when it comes to the gameplay, it is totally ruined by the interface. You will be disappointed if you buy this game; i'm surpised it is rated so highly.
Customer Review: Very realistic
There are many games included. Most all have a very realistic feel to them, requiring the same motions you would do in real life. There are some notable exceptions - mainly throwing at bottles, clowns, and the dunk tank. You do go through the throwing motions, but its not as simple as that. There's a moving target that directs your aim. Timing is everything. Its pretty easy to win prizes and unlocks items to dress up your character. The one problem we experienced is the ring toss game. It doesn't pick up the throwing motion very well, making it frustrating to play. Our family has spent hours playing the games. We highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys playing the real games or just likes good clean fun.

Microsoft, a well known Software giant, now extended its industry into developing videogame consoles. Microsoft is known for its computer operating system namely windows and application software's like MS office and many more packages. It also has entered in to the gaming industry way back in 2005 by creating its gaming console called as Xbox. Videogame market is emerging as a very good market and there is increase in demand in good consoles. PC games are now getting down day by day will leads to the increase in such kind of gaming devices. The games that are developed today needs a very high graphical processing unit and such games will bring down the performance of your PC. Because of this there are now various consoles available in the market today to support these games and to get a high satisfactory gaming experience. One of the consoles developed by Microsoft is the Xbox 360.

XBOX 360

Xbox 360 is a second version of Xbox consoles that was released in the year 2005. Xbox 360 came with an improved processing speed and a high storage capacity. It also had the feature of CD-ROM too to add up games to your Xbox device. The important devices in Xbox 360 are the CPU and the GPU processors that are kept under heat sinks and are kept rigid to the motherboard by means of two X clamps below the motherboard.

HEAT SINKS PROBLEM

The heat sinks provided in the motherboard do not provide enough air flow or doesn't provide enough cooling to the processors. This problem resulted in overheating of the console. The heat sink problems are due to the defects in the design of the console. The console was not designed in a proper manner and adequate testing was not done on the components when comes to long hours of gaming.

RED LIGHT ERROR

The overheating is a hardware problem and is indicated by a power ring in the console. The power ring has four quadrants of LEDs that will indicate the status of the console. So when your console is heated then it will glow in red color showing you console is facing a problem. Errors may be single, two, three or four light error. Each set of light refers to a particular problem in the console. When three red lights glow, your console is in big trouble. This error is flashed in the screen as E 74. This error is a very serious error and it might damage the entire motherboard when not repaired at the correct instant. The three red light error is known as Red Ring of Death or simply RRoD by gamers.

MICROSOFT SERVICE

When many had reported about the hardware failures and hence Microsoft will repair your console if it comes under the warranty period at free of cost in their service centers. But, if expired then you have to bear the repair cost. One more drawback is that you need to wait for 4 to 8 weeks to get your consoles back if you have given to the service centers.

ONLINE VIDEO TUTORIALS

Now, you don't need to spend more money and no need to wait for weeks. There are online videos and repair guides available to repair the console by your own. These guides come with video tutorial to explain you how to precede the repairing process. These videos will be concentrating on the removal of the X clamps. As these clamps will be blocking the air flow to the processors, hence the heat sinks are fixed without the clamps to the motherboard.

The problem is solved by yourself within an hour or two so that you don't need any waiting. Restart the console once you have completed repairing and now you are ready to play.

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Hell's Kitchen [Game Download]

Super Mario Bros, designed and published 1985 by Nintendo for its Nintendo Entertainment System. The videogame featured gameplay that forever changed the way video games were designed. Super Mario Bros was truly a path breaking creation and was the first in its genre to feature different smooth scrolling levels, something which had never been done by other game developers. For the first time in video game, the story was given more importance and the gameplay was woven around it. Mario was loosely based on Popeye-Olive-Bluto love triangle. Bluto became a giant Gorilla and then Popeye became Mario, climbing stairs and leaping over barrels to rescue his "lady".

In its first edition, Mario the Italian plumber, must fight his arch enemy the the evil Bowser, who is the king of the Koopas and save the love of life Princess Toadstool. Luigi, Mario's fearless brother aids him in his quest in the two player mode. Mario and/or Luigi have to beat Bowser's minions and take control of the eight worlds (or levels) which comprise the Mushroom kingdom. If Mario is able to go through all the seven levels, he will be able to rescue Princess Mushroom in the eighth level.

Super Mario Bros is universally hailed as the largest selling video game to have ever been developed till date. It was in fact instrumental in making Nintendo Entertainment System such a huge success and also ended the slump in sales of video games in the United States.

Super Mario Bros, being one of Nintendo's best selling titles has been remade and re-released several times. One of its alternate versions, Vs. Super Mario Bros is an entirely different game in its own right. Though the early stages appear similar, the later stages are completely different. These changes make the Vs. Super Mario Bros, much more difficult than the original game.

In 1999, the game was re-released on the Game Boy Color, with the name Super Mario Bros. Deluxe. It featured a challenge mode and a multiplayer mode, but the visuals remained largely unchanged. However, the player could see what was going on above and below him by pressing the up and down key. Players could also simultaneously play as Mario and Luigi selecting the map screen.

Super Mario Bros. resulted in numerous sequels and rip offs and popularized the side scrolling video game genre. And this ultimate classic has now been released in new and exciting 3D version as New Super Mario Bros. - DS. Moreover, player can now go online and play with their friends as Mario or Luigi in the multiplayer mode.

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Cabela's Big Game Hunter

Hunters have always loved the best-selling Big Game Hunter series. Now Cabela's delivers the most compelling hunting game ever offered for the first time on he Nintendo WII. Twenty-four different North American big game animals to hunt. Play Career Hunt or jump right into the action with Quick Hunt for immediate satisfaction. Realistic 3D animal models reflect a variety of ages, genders, and sizes.
Customer Review: Cabela's Big Game Hunter
My daughter is 9 years old and loves this game. She spends more time on this one than any of the others. I am not a gamer but it doesn't look that hard to me.
Customer Review: Neat!
Game is pretty fun! Bought it and played it a bunch! Haven't found another hunting game like it!

Xbox 360 is videogame console developed by Microsoft Corporation and introduced in the year 2005. The hardware for the Xbox was built by Microsoft after years of research in the hardware field. Though Microsoft is a giant in producing software, they are very new to the hardware field. Microsoft has involved themselves into this field because of the growing demand in this area and there is a worldwide craze for video gaming.

CONFIGURATION

The two main components of Xbox 360 are the CPU and the GPU. It has a power ring to indicate the status of the console. Heat sinks are provided to absorb the heat generated with the processors and intercoolers are provided to cool them. It has the capability of connecting the console to any external joysticks according to the games. It has a CD-ROM using which we can add new games to the system and has a large storage space for saving the game.

PRODUCT FAILURE

After its introduction to the market, many hardware failures have been reported to the Microsoft regarding its Xbox 360 console. Microsoft has stated that these problems were due to the overheating of the console. It also added that, the failure in the intercooler is also a cause for this problem. The power used by the intercooler is very large and that the power is taken from the main source to the motherboard. All these reasons combine together and make the power ring to glow in red color. The most commonly occurring problem is the three red light error.

Since Microsoft is very new to the hardware field, they also lacked in testing the device which they developed. Poor design of the device lead to the inadequate air flow to the processors to cool them. Though there are two heat sinks for each processor, the problem has raised only with the graphical processing unit. Regarding this hardware failures, Microsoft has announced that for those whose consoles warranty period has not expired need not pay any amount of money to get their console repaired. Also apart from this you need to wait for getting the console back to you. Once you have send the console to Microsoft service centre, you have to wait for at least four to eight weeks to get them back.

ALTERNATE SOLUTION

For those who do not prefer this solution can opt for another alternate solution. You can repair the console by yourself in your home. For this you need to watch some video tutorials which are available in the internet and require some simple tools like screw driver, etc. The main objective is that you need to remove the X clamp from the motherboard and fix the heat sink without the help of the X clamp. So, you need some crew and bolt to fix the heat sink to the motherboard. It's very easy. This arrangement helps to provide a better air flow to the motherboard. The most important benefit is that you can fix the console within one or two hours and you can start playing game on the same day.

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Pokemon Emerald (Prima Official Game Guide)

It's a Team Aqua and Team Magma rematch!
·Tips for collecting the 200 + 2 Pokémon to complete the Hoenn Pokédex
·How to clear all 7 Battle Frontier arenas and get the Silver Symbols
·Detailed walkthrough guides you through story mode
·Maps cover every region, including all-new, as-yet-unexplored areas
·Field, Battle, and Contest moves lists, plus Items list
·How to play Pokémon Emerald with Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Colosseum
Customer Review: Excellent
Book came in very good condition. It has all the information my son need for his games.
Customer Review: Badly designed
This book is nearly useless. Instead of providing a walkthrough, where one typically can follow the steps and progress through the game, the editor chose to sort by location. This means that when you look up Meteor Falls you see something you may be able to do now as well as what you'll need to do in the same location later in the game. To make matters worse there is no distinction made between the two events so it's difficult to know if the later events are able to be done now, or if it's something you'll have to come back for. The only real reason to pick this up is for the Pokédmon listing that corresponds to this specific game, in other games Pokémon acquire abilities at different levels

Every year there's a short list of hot toys that prove to be the most popular Christmas gifts for kids. And 2008, of course, is no different. One of this year's must buy Christmas toys is definitely going to be Bakugan battle brawlers, so here's a quick guide for parents on what Bakugan is all about.

What is Bakugan

Bakugan is similar to Pokemon in that it isn't just about the toys or the game. Bakugan Battle Brawlers is also a Japanese anime series in which the main characters, a group of youngsters, play the Bakugan strategy game in order to save the earth. It now airs in a variety of countries, including on the Cartoon Network in the US. The toys and the tv series were developed together, so one supports the other.

The Bakugan Battle Brawlers Game

Much how a trading card game works, Bakugan is a strategy game. It involves both cards (made of metal) and marbles. The marbles morph into monsters and such, i.e. dragons and things of that nature. The transformation occurs as the marble lands on the metal cards, which is the large part of the appeal of these toys. They are fun!

After each player has rolled their Bakugan (the marble), then battle commences. Battle consists of adding up the values on the Bakugan and the cards and the winner takes both of the Bakugans and the cards. The game continues until there aren't any cards left.

The Bakugan Toys

The main items necessary to play Bakugan are the cards and the marbles that turn into creatures. Bakugan starter packs are a fairly inexpensive entry item into the series of toys, at about $15 each. Fair warning though, much like Pokemon and Webkinz, don't expect your kids to be happy with just one set. Like trading game cards, the toys are designed to be collectible. You can expect your house to be overrun soon enough!

In addition to the starter packs and Battle Brawler Battle packs, there are also accessory items such as a launcher and a battle arena (i.e. game board) that can be bought too. There are also other tie-in items such as books, lunch bags, calendars and eventually there should be a videogame available in the US for the Nintendo DS.

For tips on the game, my instructions on how to play Bakugan should help out, plus you can get an idea of the different Bakugan toys available as well.

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Game Boy Advance SP AC Power Adapter Pack

DREAMGEAR DGAN-011 NINTENDO DS/GAME BOY ADVANCE SP POWER ADAPTER PACK COMPATIBLE WITH GAME BOY ADVANCE SP and NINTENDO DS; INCLUDES AC POWER ADAPTER and SCREEN PROTECTOR
Customer Review: Works perfectly with my son's GB Advance SP
This product works perfectly with my son's Game Boy Advance SP. The original cord that came with the game was broken by our toddler, so I was really pleased to find this cord which was inexpensive and works perfectly!

Nowadays, people treat sleep as more of a luxury than a necessity. Many are all too willing to give up on sleep for even the most mundane reasons, such as watching a television program, partying with friends, finishing an exciting book and playing a videogame. With the growing financial crisis, a lot of individuals are also willing to sacrifice a restful sleep at night for a higher paying work at night or an extra job to help make ends meet.

However, it is vital for everyone to know that sleep is as essential to optimum health as food and water. A person can get sick physically for chronic lack of sleep. In fact, experts believe that you can die in just a few weeks of not sleeping at all.

If you are one of the many who are having trouble sleeping, you should realize that there are a lot of things you can do to promote better sleep. In fact, even slight changes in your routine or simply turning off all the lights in your bedroom at night could already aid in making you catch a snooze.

Here are other simple ways in which you can achieve a restful sleep:

1. Go Get Yourself A Massage

Stress is the leading cause of insomnia and other sleep problems. If you are unable to achieve a restful slumber every night, you might want to have a massage to relax your muscles and your mind. Using essential oils, such as lavender and chamomile, can also promote sleep.

If you do not have a lot of money to spend, just ask your spouse or partner to knead your back, rub your feet or gently massage your temples. If he or she is a bit more giving, you can request for a full body massage. But make sure that you do the same for your partner if he or she needs to relax too.

2. Indulge In A Warm Bath

After a taxing day at work or a difficult day taking care of your baby and your home, you can benefit from a warm bath at the end of the day. A couple of minutes in a warm bath could help relax sore muscles. To achieve a sleep inducing ambiance, you can light some scented candles and play soft music so that after you step out of the bath, you will be craving for a warm bed to sleep on. However, do not stay soaked in warm water for too long because you will feel tired and you might lose your vitality, which is not very helpful if you want to sleep restfully. Also, do not leave lighted candles as they might cause fire.

3. De-Clutter Your Room

Your mind will not be inspired to rest if you surround yourself with clutter. It would be very difficult for your mind to ease and relax if it sees a lot of strewn papers on the floor or books on the bed, dirty laundry scattered everywhere and the entire room in a state of utter mess. Your subconscious mind will be alert and awake because it knows that there are still a lot of things that has not been properly done. If you haven't been sleeping well for the entire week, try cleaning your room over the weekend and you will see that this will help you get your much-needed forty winks.

4. Take Some Natural Sleep Supplements

Popping a sleeping pill is not always the right thing to do when you have sleep problems. For those who are taking other medications, this might even prove to be detrimental. An alternative to sleeping pills is a natural sleep supplement. Some supplements like Somulin are not meant to correct or cure your sleep problems; but they are created to promote a more satisfying sleep. To know more about Somulin, just go to http://www.somulin.com/

Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com

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Replacement Battery for Sony PSP Game Player by BrilliantStore

Customer Review: Awful, Just Simply Not Worth Buying
This Battery Is Horroble I Purchased Mine On January 12th 2008 And It Didnt Last But 2 Months. I Do Not Reccommend This Battery At All!!!!!!! I Used Mine For Music And Video Alot And Now Im Considering Buying An Apple Ipod touch Check It Out Here Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade
Customer Review: PSP Replacement Battery
Great Replacement battery. if you are on the road a lot and need an extra battery, this is a great extra battery for the price.

In the latest issue of the Official XBox Magazine (Oct. 2007), theyve written up a significant report on the hardware failures that have stymied XBox fans everywhere ever since the release of the XBox 360 in 2005. The worst hardware failure is indicated by three red rings of light surrounding the power button and so it is has come to be known as the Red Ring of Death among XBox 360 owners.

Due to the overwhelming number of owners who have had to return their XBox 360s to Microsoft for repair or replacement, wait times for getting the Xbox back can frequently extend into months. The magazine reports on some fans who have waited two months to get their console back only to find another hardware failure crop up after another couple of weeks of serious video game play. As a result of all the issues, Microsoft finally released a statement about the three red lights and its related hardware failure in June, promising to fix all XBox 360s that die as a result of the failure for free and extending their warranty out to three years.

Of course, with so many XBox 360 problems, you just might wonder why on earth anyone would buy a 360 in the first place instead of switching to another console. The questions fair enough, but the answer is obvious. Its the games! There are so many great games that are exclusive to the XBox 360, starting with the latest and long anticipated release of Halo 3. If you want to play Halo 3, you need an XBox 360. If you want to play another excellent game, Bioshock, on a console, the XBox 360 is the one you need. Sure, you can play Bioshock on the PC -- after you upgrade it massively or buy a brand new computer. But that strikes me as nuttier than just dealing with the Microsoft hardware issues because Bioshock plays best on the console anyway.

There are some solutions to the XBox 360 problems besides waiting around for Microsoft to send a repaired console back to you. One solution is to take it to a private computer repair shop, one who specializes in repairing videogame consoles. Youll need to pay for having them fix it, but the turn-around time is likely to be a few days instead of weeks or months. If youre handy, however, the best solution is to simply crack open the box yourself and do the repairs that are needed. You will void your warranty if you do this, but if you follow instructions and arent a total klutz, then there is no reason you cant have your XBox 360 working again in an hour or two.

Need to get back to playing Halo 3? You can get the guide to fixing the XBox 360 red lights problem yourself in a couple of hours.

Looking for the hottest XBox 360 games? Check out Emma's Popular XBox 360 Games guide, including info about Halo 3.

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Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009

There's something for everyone with HOYLE Puzzle Games 2009. It's the biggest and best assortment of 21 classic and challenging favorites. This great collection features traditional puzzle game standards like Hangman, Mahjongg and Anagrams PLUS mind-bending puzzle classics like Sudoku, Kakuro and Crosswords. All games are designed with the official rules from HOYLE, the Official Name in Gaming. Challenge friends, family or play alone and take the high score. Automatically earn HOYLE Bucks: the more you play, the more you earn. Get new backgrounds, music tracks, etc. As a bonus, you receive Big Bang Board Games. Play Checkers, Chess, Backgammon and others against animated computer opponents. And now it comes with built-in compatibility for both PC and MAC users alike.

Challenge friends, family or play alone and take the high score Automatically earn HOYLE Bucks - the more you play, the more you earn Get new backgrounds, music tracks, etc Bonus - you receive Big Bang Board Games Play Checkers, Chess, Backgammon and others against animated computer opponents Built-in compatibility for both PC and MAC users alike
Customer Review: not hoyle's usual quality
Did not work on one computer with windows vista and not as user friendly as card games disc was
Customer Review: Interesting Games
This program has many new and old board games Some are harder than others, but of the ones I have tried, they are all quite good. There are different level for different skills, so you aren't stuck on one level all the time. I have enjoyed it.

Advergaming, considered to be one of the newest marketing and advertising strategies, is rapidly becoming the darling of the advertising industry. Though the term "advergames" wasn't coined until 2001 in a Wired magazine's "Jargon Watch" column, advergaming as a marketing tool is actually older than most people realize.

The first real advergame was a customized videogame incorporating brand messages and was distributed on floppy disk by American Home Foods to promote the Chef Boyardee brand during the 80's. Advergames are used to promote products or services, organizations, and even opinions and viewpoints. Today, with the advent of the internet, and smaller, faster processing chips used in computers, cellular phones, PDAs, and interactive television programming, advergaming has grown into a formidable industry.

Advergaming is generally categorized in three different ways. In the first category, companies provide interactive games on their websites, hoping visitors to the site become engaged in the game, thus spending more time on the website and becoming more familiar with a brand or product. The second category is generally recognized as games that are created by groups or organizations for commercial, political or educational purposes, and then published and sold as any other game. For example, the United States Army sponsored a game called "America's Army" in an effort to increase recruitment. The third category includes games that promote products, brands, or services within the game itself. For example, an interactive baseball game might have banners around the field that promote Coca-Cola, or a football team might be the "Tide Titans." The advertising is similar to a character in a movie holding a can of Red Bull, or stopping for coffee at a Dunkin' Donuts.

Advergames aren't just for kids, either. In a 2004 study performed by Comscore MediaMetrix, 25% of the gamers on PCs are 35-44 years of age, 25% of gamers playing free online games are 25-34 years old, and 33% of those who play premium games are 25-34 years old. Additionally, income varies among the age groups.

Unlike television commercials, advertising and marketing within advergames is not perceived as an intrusion by the players. Gamers are voluntarily interactive, and the promotional materials contained within the advergames are viewed as simply part of the game; this makes the gamers a part of the marketing action rather than sideline observers. Repeat visits to websites via the internet or cell phones are high among advergamers, and as a result, product or brand recognition and loyalty is also high among the interactive players. And advergamers regularly spread the word about games they particularly like to friends and family. Additionally, because players can access advergames during work hours over the internet, a greater segment of the population can be reached in a time previously considered untouchable by advertisers.

Copyright (c) 2006 Scott Heath

http://www.flashgamemasters.com has a highly experienced and talented development team. Whose members have assisted with the creation of some of the top online gaming portal sites. Affiliated with http://www.bossdev.com .

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Retro Game Challenge

An original single player game for Nintendo DS based on the popular Japanese Game Center CX TV series, Retro Game Challenge reinvents how classic games are played, and how you look at game compilation releases. In it the player is immersed in a story which requires he/she to complete short challenges imposed by a villain named Arino in a wide variety of 8-bit games. These games are not licensed titles, but originals designed to look, sound and play like classic arcade games from the 80s. Survive this series of challenges and you will never look at classic gaming the same again.

Endure the challenges of Arino. View larger.

Battle ninjas in Haggleman. View larger.

Take to the track in Rally King. View larger.

The Story
Thrown back in time to the 1980's, you are turned into a young boy and forced to play video games by an evil self-proclaimed "Game Master." Game Master Arino will test your gaming skills by throwing various challenges at you in a wide variety of retro games including shooters, racing, action and even an epic role-playing game. To escape you must defeat him in every retro game challenge he throws at you. But you are not alone in your quest - armed with access to gaming magazines, you can find cheat codes to warp to later levels, receive unlimited continues or even become invincible. In addition a young, pre-evil, Arino is at your side to keep you company during your challenges and he is quite amused that he grows up to be so evil and becomes the cause of your current predicament. Test your skills with the awesomeness of the 8-bit era and prevent the retro games from exacting their revenge.

The Games
Although the challenges that players will have to succeed in only feature portions of the games that pack Retro Game Challenge, each of these games is a full-fledged game that is playable from beginning to end. See a sampling of the games included below.

	A fixed shooter in which the player must shoot down invading enemies with a spaceship that can only move left and right along the bottom of the screen. Use cheat codes to warp or to reveal hidden stages.
	Stun enemies with ninja stars, and step on them or close a trapdoor on them to kill them. It's an old-fashioned side-scrolling action game with many new elements.
	Can't leave out a racing game. The player controls a racecar from a birds eye view and uses techniques such as drift and drift boost to achieve the shortest lap time.
	A good ol' RPG joins the family. The player is a descendant of a hero who is given an order by the king to form a party to embark on an adventure to defeat the rival King of Darkness.
	This shooter features a flying battleship that can move left, right, forwards and backwards. It can also transform into 4 different forms, allowing for a range of battle plans.

Key Game Features:

• Experience Games in a Whole New Way - Rather than simply playing a game straight from start to finish, each game is played in short spurts to accomplish specific goals.
• Wide Variety of Games to Keep Players Engaged - From classic shooters to racing, ninja action to epic role-playing, gameplay variety ensures there's something for everyone.
• Entire Games Available for Free Play - Every retro game introduced in the story is available in its entirety once the initial challenges have been completed.
• Experience the 80's Gaming Culture - Not only do the in-game magazines provide cheat codes, they are a source of entertainment and a virtual history lesson about the video game industry. Fake 80's news stories cover actual emerging 80's gaming trends, evolution of software, and even the video game crash of 1983.

Customer Review: Please Support This Game
Those of you who think you might be interested in this game...just get it already! I had so much fun with this collection of games, each with their own style and quirks, each legitimately fun to play irrespective of any nostalgia. There's a sequel coming out soon in Japan and they will only bring it out here if this game sells well in the US--let's make it happen!
Customer Review: AWESOME collection of "fake" games!
Lots of attention to detail in this one, it's the ultimate retro compilation of games that never existed. You get the full experience with games that feel truly retro thanks to a barrage of homages, killer gameplay, and extra information passed down through authentic in-game magazines. If you loved the 80's but still want something new, you'll have a great time with this game. Even if you're just looking for a fantastic portable game, this one will hold your attention regardless of age. Very family friendly and substantially educational thanks to the gaming literature it provides. Check it out, it's the perfect complement to a Nintendo DS system!

With the long awaited release of the Playstation 3, its sure to have gamers all around scrambling to purchase this new system. There are two different consoles and prices of the PlayStation 3: the 20GB version and the 60GB version. Each console will have something different to offer and different price tags as well.

The first version of the Playstation 3 is the 20GB version and will retail at $499.99. The next Playstation 3 is the 60GB version and will retail at $599.99.

The new console design has a more sleek and simple design and weighs less than the other console systems. The first version of the model is only going to be offered in black, but some indications state in the future other colors like; white and silver will be available.

On thing that didnt change in the new video system is the ability to sit horizontally or vertically. With an AV rack it can be placed in both positions, otherwise a horizontal position would be preferred to the fact of its curved console shape.

The traditional controllers have maintained the same image and functions through out the years. This is a warm welcome for the experienced playstation gamers. The one thing that has changed on the controller for the better is the enlargement of the L2 and R2 should buttons. An enlarged titling angle of the joystick will ensure better manipulation and wider range of motion. The force feedback vibration has been done away with, fearing the vibration might interfere with certain games that use the motion sensor.

The controller will be wireless comparable to the XBOX 360 controller. The wireless controller will operate with a Bluetooth 2.0 EDR that can transmit data at the rate of up to 3.0Mbps.

The Playstation Portable will be able to connect to the new console. The PSP can function as a remote control or as an extra controller for the Playstation 3.

The games will use a hard drive to save game and load times will be around two to three seconds.

The 60GB Playstation 3 system will offer a number of features such as four USB ports, compact flash and CD readers, Blu-ray optical disc drive, and memory stick.

The 20GB Playstation 3 will not have some of these features, which is why it costs nearly a hundred dollars less. You will have to decide for yourself which system is right for your needs.

New to Playstation is the Blu-ray disc drive. This disc can hold up to 54GB and can play games and movie discs. With the Blu-ray disc drive you can play high definition DVDs without having to purchase a separate Blu-ray DVD player.

Mohd Fairuz runs a website on video game systems. Visit his website to learn more how to determine which video game system is right for you and your kids at the following URL: http://www.netinfo4all.com/videogame/

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Cabela's Big Game Hunter with Wii Gun

Cabela's Big Game Hunterand Yobo Tommy Gunfor Nintendo Wii

Cabela's Big Game Hunter Description and Features:

Hunters have always loved the best-selling Big Game Hunter series. Now Cabela's delivers the most compelling hunting game ever offered for the first time on he Nintendo WII. Twenty-four different North American big game animals to hunt. Play Career Hunt or jump right into the action with Quick Hunt for immediate satisfaction. Realistic 3D animal models reflect a variety of ages` genders` and sizes. Advanced Animal Behavior - Game design and animal movement based on actual DNR research including sight` speed` daily routines` and feeding patterns for authentic game play action. Special In-Game Features Include - Bullet-Cam allows you to see your shot travel to its destination` x-ray scopes so you can line-up the perfect shot` custom log cabin for your Trophy Room` plus an advanced scoring system` and much` much more. Hunt All Over North America - You will be mesmerized by the detail and expansive landscapes in 32 different locations that accurately reflect the natural environments from Montana to west Texas.Authentic Weapons and Gear - Your hunting experience will be complete as you choose from a wide selection of today's best-selling firearms` bows` scents` clothes` stands` blinds` plus ATVs` boats and a truck.

Yobo Tommy Gun Description and Features:

The Nintendo Wii Yobo Tommy Gun puts you in full control with lightning fast Light Gun action. The interactive gaming gun brings Light Gun action to any Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuck. Compatible with all light gun and 1st person shooters Enhances gameplay For left or right handed playersNote: Requires Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuck (Not Included)

Customer Review: So much fun
I cant stop playing this game with my friends -- the included gun makes a HUGE difference! Highly Recommended and WELL worth it!

There is no doubt that Canada is a northern country and that our winters here in Toronto can sometimes be a little harsh. But that's no reason to hold anyone back from getting out there and enjoying the city to the fullest.

To ease the winter blues, the City of Toronto has developed a series of special events dedicated to bringing the city to life in the middle of winter. The WinterCity Festival is a city-wide celebration of Toronto's culinary offerings (the popular Winterlicious restaurant promotion), a wide variety of free entertainment events and a showcase of Toronto's vibrant arts scene, featuring live music, dance, theatre, spectacle shows, rink-side concerts and even aerial acrobatic performances. Throw in a number of child-friendly events, and WinterCity has something for everyone in the family.

I had a chance to talk to Grant Ramsey from the City of Toronto who is one of the key people behind WinterCity and he is providing a much more detailed overview of all the special events, artistic and culinary treats on offer.

1. Please give us an overview of Toronto's WinterCity Festival. When did it come into being? When and where is it held?

This year will be the fourth WinterCity held. Prior to the name change, it was called WinterFest, which took place on one weekend. Since expanding the festival, it now runs for two-weeks and is held primarily at Nathan Phillips Square from, Jan. 27 to Feb. 9

2. Please tell us more about the "Wild on Winter Series".

The Wild on Winter Series (WOW!) combines some of the best performances in Toronto. Two large outdoor spectacle shows, Walk the Plank" and "Il Corso", which take place on Saturday and Sundays of both weekends, feature some of the best pyrotechnic, special effects and sound displays in North America. Other WOW! Series performers include, stellar Canadian talent presenting the best in dance and live music all at Nathan Phillips Square.

3. Please tell us more about the "Warm-up Series"? Where does it take place, what events does it include?

The Warm up series offers great discounted events at some of Torontos hottest destinations. For those who just cant brave the cold, The Warm Up Series offer excellent interactive entertainment at The Toronto Eaton Centre and other venues around the city.

Toronto Eaton Centre Schedule:
- Spin Cycle
Monday, January 30: 12:30 & 5:30 pm
The international vaudevillian duo of Greg Tarlin and Kristi Heath combine their talents as award-winning circus performers, Second City comedy veterans and skilled writers to engage, amaze and entertain with skills that include juggling, unicycling, stilt dancing and more.

- The Silk Road Acrobats
Three Man Acrobats & Hula Hoop Act
Tuesday, January 31: 12:30 & 5:30 pm
This performance combines the grace, delicacy and poise of the Chinese acrobatic tradition with the power and athleticism of Russian acrobatics. Three professional acrobats perform multiple towers, falls and strength poses along with an up-beat performance using a multiple hoop apparatus.

- The Silk Road Acrobats
Seven Man Acrobats & The Female Contortion Duo
Wednesday, February 1: 12:30 & 5:30 pm
Professional acrobats perform an amazing group demonstration of strength, coordination, group dynamic and impeccable timing. While balancing delicate vases on their hands and feet, the acrobatic female duo perform graceful contortions and remarkable poses, creating an effect that is truly enchanting.

- High Strung Aerial Acrobats Dy-no-mite
Thursday, February 2 & Saturday, February 4, 12:30 & 5:30 pm
A two-woman high energy aerial show with a sassy disco flair. Performed to hits from the 70s, like Disco Inferno, Ring My Bell and Macho Man, the show features aerial straps, a swinging ladder and trapeze. Throw in some audience participation, acrobatics and a kick-ball change or two, and you have a spectacle like no other.

- High Strung Aerial Acrobats Impressed
Friday, February 3 & Sunday, February 5:
12:30 & 5:30 pm
Witness aerial dance artistry, superior and surprising manipulations, and skills that seem to defy gravity. Wonder and marvel as these two breathtaking airborne lovelies perform startling acrobatic feats.
Events & Shows hosted by some of Toronto's top attractions

Don't miss this series of special WinterCity events at Toronto's top urban destinations. For more details, contact each attraction directly.

4. Please tell us about the WinterCity Weekend SeeSaw at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People.

WinterCity Weekend SeeSaw at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
Meet four ordinary kids coping with the ups and downs of their lives. Paige, the popular yet insecure girl. Adam the tough bully who is also a budding artist, shy Josh who learns magic tricks in order to become invisible and Charla the new girl who wants to be everybody's friend. (recommended for ages 9-12)

Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29, 2 pm
Kids and adults WinterCity price just $12 each.
Regular price $15-20 each
165 Front Street East
416-862-2222
www.lktyp.ca

6. You also have an event planned that involves "Franklin the Turtle", "Elliot Moose" and the CN Tower. Please tell us more about that.

Franklin the Turtle, Elliot Moose & friends visit the CN Tower
Join Franklin the Turtle, Elliot Moose and their author friends, Elizabeth MacLeod, Irene Luxbacher and Aubrey Davis, at the CN Tower. Enjoy winter crafts, no-bake chocolate recipes, storytelling and more.

This fun filled event is included with your special CN Tower coupon admission of 3 people for $30

Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29
11 am - 4 pm
3 people for $30
301 Front Street West
416-868-6937
For full details on this event please visit, www.cntower.ca

6. You also offer special free skating events, beer tastings, a big band event, discounted opera events and theatre performances, please provide an overview of those.

DJ Skating Night @ Harbourfront
Slide down to Harbourfront's beautiful rink and skate to music including house, progressive and breaks with DJs Phantasm, Simon Jain and Tommy Gunners!

Free hot chocolate! Skate rentals, sharpening, lockers, snacks and drinks all available.

Friday, February 3, 2006
8-11 pm
FREE
235 Queens Quay West, South of York Quay Centre
416-973-4000
www.harbourfrontcentre.com

A Bite before Twilight
Under 30? Join the Canadian Opera Company for a feast of traditional Bavarian fare at the exciting Bier Markt Esplanade and a quick update of "the story so far" before gorging on the dramatic final installment of Wagner's epic Ring Cycle - The Twilight of the Gods (Gtterdmmerung). Meet other young opera lovers and fortify yourselves with beer and worst, fine food and good cheer in preparation for the experience of a lifetime.

Saturday, February 4, 2006
$60 for opera ticket and meal (includes taxes and gratuity)
4 pm dinner
Bier Markt
58 The Esplanade
www.thebiermarkt.com

6 pm performance of Gtterdmmerung
Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts
1 Front St. E.
www.coc.ca
To order tickets, call: Ticketmaster at 416-872-2262

A Return to the Golden Era of Swing at Casa Loma
Dance the night away in one of Toronto's most beautiful rooms with the Toronto All-Star Big Band. Resembling a Mediterranean Courtyard, Casa Loma's The Conservatory is a spectacular setting with its gleaming brass doors, opulent marble and 30-foot stained glass dome. One of the most exciting bands around, the 17-piece Toronto All-Star Big Band, "cooks" with its powerful tributes to the heady hits of the 1930s and 40s. It's like watching Goodman, Dorsey, and Miller live.

Saturday, February 4, 2006
8:00 pm
$25.00 per person (includes G.S.T. and finger foods)
Tickets available on-line at www.casaloma.org
One Austin Terrace
416-923-1171
www.casaloma.org

Letters from Lehrer
CanStage offers a 20% discount to the February 9th performance of Letters from Lehrer - written and performed by Richard Greenblatt featuring the words and music of Tom Lehrer.

There will be a Satirical Lyric Writing workshop for the closet songwriter. This pre-show workshop will run from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, followed by the performance at 8 pm.

Thursday, February 9, 2006
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (workshop)
8 pm (performance)
20% discount on regular priced tickets
Regular price range: $26 to $51
Berkeley Theatre
26 Berkeley Street
Box Office: 416-368-3110
www.canstage.com

Coupons for discounted rates are available by visiting: http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/se/coupons.nsf/coupons?openform where they can be printed.

7. Please tell us about "Winterlicious", Toronto's winter restaurant promotion.

The phenomenally successful restaurant promotion Winterlicious, presented by American Express, returns to Toronto January 27 February 9, 2006. The fourth annual Winterlicious is part of the WinterCity Festival, an award-winning 14 day city-wide celebration of Torontos culture, creativity and cuisine.

More than 120 participating restaurants will offer a special three-course prix fixe menu where patrons can sample the establishments tasty fare at fantastic price points. Prix fixe menu price categories are $15 or $20 for Lunch and $25 or $35 for Dinner. Prices are per person, plus taxes and gratuity. Beverages are additional.
In addition to the hugely popular prix fixe menus, 10 establishments will be offering unusual food-related events. These culinary experiences allow guests to savour delectable meals followed by dancing, unique tours and other rare experiences. To obtain details on the Winterlicious Culinary Experiences, the public can visit www.toronto.ca.

In past years Torontonians and tourists alike have enthusiastically celebrated Torontos diverse and innovative cuisine with delicious menus available at restaurants city-wide. Winterlicious 2005 sold more that 183,000 meals over the 14 days an increase of 67% from the previous year and resulting in an estimated $6.4 million in economic activity.

8. Please tell us about the family entertainment offered in the American Express Cool Ice Lounge, including ice sculptures, carving demonstrations and live entertainment.

The third annual WinterCity Festival, the City of Torontos city-wide celebration of the world's coolest winter city, presents the most fun one family can have with 200,000 pounds of ice at temperatures below -5 C the American Express Cool Ice Lounge.

Created by Custom Ice Art and managed by the Liberty Entertainment Group, The American Express Cool Ice Lounge is Torontos first ice lounge ideal for the whole family.

During the day, stroll through the Ice Lounge enjoying contemporary ice sculptures, carving demonstrations and live entertainment. Stop for a beverage and snack at the ice bar and relax on the frosty furniture. Catch ice carving demonstrations twice a day at 2 & 5 pm on January 28 & 29 and February 4 & 5, 2006.

By night, this venue is transformed into a frozen night club venue complete with icy seating, an ice bar, and Toronto DJ's spinning the latest tunes.

During the day, the American Express Cool Ice Lounge will include live family entertainment, including:

The Magical Comedy of Stephen Elvay
Sunday, January 29 & Saturday, February 4 at 12 noon & 6 p.m.
Witty, engaging and supremely entertaining, Elvay is one of Canada's funniest and most popular entertainers. His fast paced and visual extravaganza of comedy and magic is expertly interlaced to provoke mystery and laughter.

Flying Debris Show
Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29 at 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Kansas, USA native Richard Holmgren brings his hilarious comedy, amazing magic and unmatched juggling skills to the WinterCity festival. Youll be amazed by the wide variety of objects flying through the air during his show.

Flyin Bob
Saturday, February 4 & Sunday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
This one man three ring circus from Red Deer, Alberta has been entertaining audiences across Canada and around the world for the last seventeen years. Flyin Bobs action packed show showcases his own brand of physical and verbal comedy, energetic juggling, spectacular balancing, and audience participation.

Scot Free Daredevil Stunt Show
Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, February 5 at 12 noon & 6 p.m.
One of Torontos favourite performers! Check out this skillful mix of character comedy, exciting daredevil stunts, sharp improvised wit and audience interaction. Fun for all ages, come see if this daredevil gets off Scot Free!!

9. Please tell us about "Soup's On!" - a special event offering cooking demonstrations and soup tastings.

Soups On!, presented by Liberty Tax Services, offers cooking demonstrations and soup tastings from Torontos top chefs matched with live performances from some of Torontos most diverse bands.

The world of soup is vast and sophisticated. There are thick soups such as bouillabaisse that nearly cross the line from soup to stew, thin clear consomms, and everything in-between. Nearly all cultures have their own soup specialties: hearty Russian borscht, garlicky Spanish gazpacho, and Pot-au-Feu, a French clear soup made from boiled beef and vegetables.

Featuring soups from Spain to China and Jamaica to Greece, the Soups On pavilion will have something for everyone. Hosted by food enthusiast Marty Galin, chefs from Toronto-area restaurants will provide live cooking demonstrations in a heated pavilion on Nathan Phillips Square with the public able to taste-test the results while listening to music from the themed country.

10. Please tell us about the "Tower of Light" performance.

Torontos 14 day city-wide celebration, the WinterCity Festival, presented by the American Express Philanthropic Program, presents the North American premiere of The Tower of Light, a large-scale outdoor production blending fireworks and fire sculptures, music, lighting, special effects and spectacular visual images. The production is performed January 27, 28 and 29 at
7 p.m. outdoors at Nathan Phillips Square.

Framed by the silhouette of Torontos City Hall, this 30-minute production features a 15m tower of light and a carefully orchestrated outdoor performance of vibrant special effects and atmospheric music. Buckets of fire rise up into the sky as the lighthouse pulses with flares. Fireworks erupt from every level as the performers dance beneath the silver rain. The show comes to a dramatic close with a spectacular fireworks finale.

Walk the Plank is widely recognized as one of the UKs leading producers of innovative shows and magical spectacles. The company was established by John Wassell and Liz Pugh, its current management team, in 1991. Site-specific shows and fireworks have been a feature of the companys work since the beginning, but this area of work has expanded and developed over recent years. In 2001 Walk the Plank undertook its first international work with shows in Singapore and Portugal.
The Tower of Light has been performed at the Singapore Arts Festival, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival and Stockton International Riverside Festival.
10. Please tell us about "Il Corso", a 60-minute open-air theatre spectacle.

11. Please tell us about "Il Corso" performance, based on a book by Pablo Neruda.

WinterCity presents the North American premiere of Il Corso, a 60-minute open air theatre spectacle featuring actors, acrobats and musicians from Germanys Theatre Pan-Optikum. The production is performed February 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. outdoors at Nathan Phillips Square.

Il Corso will take place all over Nathan Phillips Square as the venue is transformed into a stage. Individual spectators will continually change their positions as they are caught up in the movement and, ultimately, even become part of the performance. Featuring a wall of fire, dancers on 10 ft. sway poles and huge metal structures including a human propeller, the production combines dramatic movement, installations, music, text, huge expressive images and pyrotechnics.

Il Corso tells the story of a human being in search of fulfillment and happiness and is based on The Book of Questions by Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda. The 74 short poems contained in the book are structured as two-line verses raising 316 puzzling questions. Many of Nerudas questions are ones children sometimes pose such as "Where do shadows disappear to? and Why are leaves green?" These questions often expose the fact that adults cannot explain everything they claim to know. As Neruda says, "What we know is so small and what we assume so great."

In 2001, the Kunstfest Weimar art festival opened with Il Corso. In 2002, Il Corso was chosen from 80 invited open air productions and awarded 1st prize at the street theatre festival in Holzminden, after which Il Corso played 27 times in Germany and the Netherlands. Il Corso is currently the most played open air production in Europe.

10. What about the "Winter Moves" dance performances?

As part of the WOW! (Wild on Winter) Series, The WinterCity Festival presents Winter Moves dance performances from four of Canadas top contemporary dance companies. Performances take place outside at Nathan Phillips Square on Festival weekends. Participating companies include:

Company Blonde Company Blonde has a unique and vital presence in the independent dance scene in Canada. Since its inception in 1999, Company Blonde has been dedicated to creating dance works that are accessible to a vast audience of all ages blending comedy and theatre with classical modern dance. Company Blonde will perform:

Awright, Awright, Awright! Clad in bright 70s style one-piece snowsuits this highly energetic piece was designed for the outdoors but has found its way onto many small stages. The dancers (Monica Dottor, Michelle Debrouwer, Jennifer Helland, Sunny Horvath and Nicole Rush) arrive in a car, music blaring, put out a few plastic palm trees and dance with all their heart to the pop music of Outkast. It is nearly impossible to resist shakin it along side them. Awright, Awright, Awright! premiered at the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival in March 2004 and has been performed many times since, at schools, on stages indoor and out and always in snowsuits.

Binder Twine This hilarious Wild West piece features outlaws, saloon girls, line dancers, tumble weed and baked beans! Featuring dancers Monica Dottor, Michelle Debrouwer, Jennifer Helland, Sunny Horvath and Nicole Rush Binder Twine premiered at the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival in April 2005 and was performed at the T.O Twang Festival at Harbourfront in August 2005.

CORPUS Founded in 1997, CORPUS is devoted to creating original work for broad audiences including children. Led by Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon, CORPUS is known for its precise and surrealist humour, the company combines contemporary dance and physical theatre. CORPUS will perform:

Les moutons (The Sheep) Les moutons is a humorous live installation where reality meets fantasy. Meet Julie, Marie-Louise, Bernadette and Cesar, three healthy young sheep and an old ram. The Shepherd is here too, talking you through a carefully studied overview of sheep behavior.

Tina Fushell / Choreographer / Dancer Born and raised in St. John's, Nfld., Tina Fushell studied at the Quinte Ballet School and the School of Toronto Dance Theatre. In 2002 Tina co-founded Ambitious Enterprises (AE) with Kate Franklin and Samm Higgison, producing the "At the Wrecking Ball" series, a now yearly event which has garnered much praise for the young company and ushered in a new generation of choreographers and collaborators from various disciplines. Tina Fushell will present:

sTOries sTOries is performed to live jazz music. This contemporary dance piece is inspired by Torontonians stories about Winter. The highly physical sTOries features a trio of dancers (Tina Fushell, Anisa Tejpar and Kate Franklin) dressed for Winter in full wool skirts, blazers and boots.

Larchaud Dance Project is known for their strength-testing choreography and gravity defying movement and are certain to captivate, provoke, and entertain all audiences. Larchaud Dance Projects upcoming June 2006 production is based on the world and culture of videogames. Each piece in the show is based on a world/level of the game, albeit a jungle, a labyrinth, underwater, etc. At the WinterCity Festival, Larchaud Dance Projects will present:

Ice World Of all the levels of a videogame the ice world proves to be the greatest challenge. Not only must the players overcome the treacherous conditions of their environment, but they must conquer the evil Queen and her Henchman. It is she who controls this world, and in her defeat, they may progress onto the next level.

11. Toronto's WinterCity Festival will also feature a number of live music performances. Please tell us about those.

The WinterCity Festival, presented by the American Express Philanthropic Program, the award-winning 14 day city-wide celebration of Torontos culture, creativity and cuisine, will feature two weekends of FREE live music and DJs on an outdoor stage at Nathan Phillips Square as part of the WOW! (Wild On Winter) series. The WinterCity Festival takes place January 27 February 9, 2006.

Friday Jan. 27

Opening Concert

Les Batinses, 7:30 p.m.

This young sextet plays world music with a Qubcois slant. They embrace music from anywhere and everywhere to marry old-style folk and roots ballads with funk-driven acoustics.

Saturday Jan. 28

Sizzling Hot! Latin Dance Music

DJ Billy Bryans, 12 noon

Get on the ice and move! DJ Billy Bryans drops the latest in Latin music, reggaeton, salsa and the hottest timba cuts directly from Havana.

Chiva featuring Brownman, 12:30 p.m.

Torontos Chiva fuses seductive Colombian rhythms with funk grooves and urban hip-hop beats against a Latin-jazz backdrop.

Latin Roots Orchestra, 2 p.m.

With a nod to the golden age of Latin music, this Toronto group blends the hottest sounds of classic salsa with the latest hip-shaking Latin grooves guaranteed to burn up the dance floor.

Tumbao Inc., 3:30 p.m.

One of Torontos newest Latin orchestras, Tumbao Inc. offers catchy lyrics and memorable melodies combined with powerful percussive beats in merengue music and electronica.

Brownman & CRUZAO featuring Fito Blanko, 5 p.m.

Led by multi-award-winning trumpeter Brownman, CRUZAO mixes authentic Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies and modern urban grooves. CRUZAO is joined by special guest Fito Blanko, Torontos rising star of reggaeton.

Ricky Franco, 6:30 p.m.

Talented singer/songwriter/composer, Ricky Franco delivers slick vocals layered over powerful Salsa Descargas with a soulful edge and the popular dance rhythms of Bachata.

Between sets, DJs will spin. Following the final band, DJs will spin club music outside until 11 p.m.

Sunday Jan. 29

Cool Blues

Ndidi Onukwulu, 12:30 p.m.

A new voice in Toronto's blues community, singer/songwriter Ndidi Onukwulu was born in BC and grew up listening to a variety of music including Nigerian juju. Set for release early in 2006, her eclectic debut album defies labels.

Tyler Yarema, 2 p.m.

Originally from Thunder Bay, Toronto pianist-vocalist Tyler Yarema dishes up high-energy boogie-woogie complemented by a smooth, fiery vocal delivery.

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