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Wii Fit attracted millions of new players to the world of video games. Now Wii Fit Plus offers a range of new features and enhancements to help players reinvigorate their workouts, along with exercises and balance games designed to keep them fun. Players will find a new dimension to the Wii Fit experience as they easily set their own customized workout routines or choose 20-, 30- or 40-minute workouts based on how much time they have available. Users will also be able to choose from specialized workout routines that focus on an individual's personal fitness goals or certain target areas. And with the addition of activities like Skateboarding and Rhythm Kung Fu, players will be using the Wii Balance Board accessory in a variety of new and fun ways.
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I was pretty excited when I found out that Wii was coming out with an update for the Wii Fit. The main issues with the original Wii Fit was that it took way too long to do a circuit of anything. You spent 1/2 your time going back to the menu and looking at how many points you got and blah blah.. Now, with the customizable routine, you can choose what you want to do beforehand and then go through the exercises. You can also choose from the Wii Fit's pre-programmed routines. Even though there are only a few new yoga and strength activities, it is still better than before. The new games are a lot of fun, but I can already tell that some are going to become the Wii Sports' version of baseball. You play a few times and then eh, it gets old. I wish they would have set it up so that you can add games into your workout routine so it adds a little more fun into your workout. Overall I enjoy the game and would recommend it to others.
What's great about it: New games, customizable routine, and price
What's not so great: can't integrate games into routine
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Forgetting Sarah Marshall [WS] [Collector's Edition] [3 Discs] [DVD] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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After watching this movie the first time, I was kinda disappointed. It wasn't as funny as everyone made it out to be, but I did watch the unrated extended version, and I must say that seeing Jason Segel's lower region 3 or 4 times in the first 15 minutes is kind of, well, kind of unsettling.
Since the movie starts out slow (and continues to be a little slow) it's tough to get into. I watched the extended version with all of the deleted scenes, so it may have been a bit slower than usual. I'm hoping that the second viewing without those 200 extra scenes will be a bit better. It was funny, but hopefully it will be more funny without the endless babbling of the extended version. That's why I gave it a 4 and not a 5.
What's great about it: good acting, some very funny parts
What's not so great: slow to start
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisThe bright summer sun beats down, and the air is alive with the sound of the enthusiastic crowd. Bat in hand, you step up to the plate and assume your stance. The pitcher winds up and lets fly. For one moment, time seems suspended. You swing the bat and with a crack, the ball goes soaring. Fast as your feet can carry you, you launch yourself toward first base. With your heart thundering in your chest and the shouts of the crowd roaring in your ears, right now you feel almost like you can fly. Will this be the run that wins your team the championship?Experience all the fun and excitement of that classic summer pastime with Little League World Series Baseball 2008. Make a run for the championship as you play in competition with a variety of top teams, including eight U.S. teams, eight international teams and 10 customizable teams. Polish your skills in batting, pitching and more with a variety of challenges that will help make you an unstoppable force on the baseball diamond. Create a unique star player by customizing such aspects as head style, play style and even uniform color and design, then make your way to the Little League World Series, where you'll play on authentic fields in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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from Arkansas
When I saw this title as a new release I was a little skeptical. I own, and still play, the original NES Little League Baseball World Series game, and was unsure if Nintendo could pull off a Wii version. After playing a few exhibitions, I was very impressed.
The game starts you off at the training field where you learn the basics (hitting, pitching, throwing, and the talents). The pitching is pretty basic (think Wii Sports baseball) and you hold down the A, B, or no button to throw different pitches. Curving the Wiimote while holding either the B button or no button will let you throw a slider, curveball, screwball, or sinking fastball. While flicking straight down allows you to throw the standard two-seam and four-seam fastball or the change-up.
When you start to play the game, you learn the pitches and the little nuances quickly (ie shaking the Wiimote to run faster, diving, changing pitch location, or advancing runners). One thing I really liked was the ability to change your fielders positions based on situations and set up at double play depth or play for the bunt. Another cool thing is the point system that allows you to build up your Talent Level by getting hits, throwing strikes, or making good plays. This allows you to get your talent meter full and then allow your Star Player to throw 100 mph fastballs (if he or she is pitching) or hit monster home runs (if batting). When your star player's talent is activated, the game takes on a more Anime feel. While the game itself and it's players are in the Anime fashion, the Talent part goes a bit further. The batter points to the bleachers and then jumps in the air and spins before launching a pitch into the stratosphere.
All in all, I think that this game is awesome. I was a bit disappointed with the mini-games and the fact that you can't steal bases, but hey those are small things. It is definitely more of an arcade game (The Bigs), not a simulation game (MLB2Kanything), but it's a KID'S game, so it works. My 7 and 10 year old cousins loved it and had a blast playing. I would highly recommend this game to fans of the old version.
What's great about it: great animation, fun facts are actually cool, point system works well
What's not so great: pitching can be tricky at first, mini games are awkward, no stealing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisSitting inside the dugout for your first big-league game, you gaze up to the stands along left field and remember the days when you sat in those very seats. Making it to The Bigs was nothing more than a dream then, and now here you are, awaiting your first pitch. You get the signal from your coach ~ it's time to kick out the dirt from your cleats and take your place in history among the greats that have played on this field before you. It's your time to shine. Will you be the next big star?The Bigs gives you the shot you've always dreamed of: playing for a major league baseball team. This MLB-licensed game features a pick-up-and-play interface, arcade-style action and deep capabilities that keep you coming back for more. With state-of-the-art animations, extreme detail has been put into every player on every team. The Bigs lets you embark on a journey from zero to hero in Career mode or play numerous mini games aimed at improving your skills. Twitch gameplay delivers fast-paced, powered-up action, and comes at you with stadium and player appearances that have been amplified for a larger-than-life look. Take a swing and see if you have major-league talent, home-run power and Hall-of-Fame potential.
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If you're looking for a fun arcade style baseball game, then this is it for you. While The Bigs is fun to play and hit huge homers and rattle the teeth of the catchers, it is definitely NOT a sim game like MLB 2K anything. If you want a regular old sim game, wait for MLB 2K8 to come out.
In The Bigs you get the feel of an old fashioned arcade game, (remember NeoGeo?) and it's a great way to spend tons of your time. I've had the game 3 weeks now and have yet to play a "real" game. I've spent the time in "Rookie Challenge" building myself into the game and training to be a big Pro. It's great fun and is most definitely addictive.
As for the cons, well the pitching takes some getting used to and after playing a few dozen times, you get the hang of twisting the remote to throw different pitches. Running and sliding are easy, but diving and jumping take some time to get the hang of. The computer definitely knows how to jump since they rob about 60% of the homers you hit. It's cool at first, but gets pretty darn annoying after the 300th time.
All in all, it's a great game and is a ton of fun to play against other people and see their faces as you throw a 115 mph fastball right down the heart of the plate and they swing and miss it.
In The Bigs you get the feel of an old fashioned arcade game, (remember NeoGeo?) and it's a great way to spend tons of your time. I've had the game 3 weeks now and have yet to play a "real" game. I've spent the time in "Rookie Challenge" building myself into the game and training to be a big Pro. It's great fun and is most definitely addictive.
As for the cons, well the pitching takes some getting used to and after playing a few dozen times, you get the hang of twisting the remote to throw different pitches. Running and sliding are easy, but diving and jumping take some time to get the hang of. The computer definitely knows how to jump since they rob about 60% of the homers you hit. It's cool at first, but gets pretty darn annoying after the 300th time.
All in all, it's a great game and is a ton of fun to play against other people and see their faces as you throw a 115 mph fastball right down the heart of the plate and they swing and miss it.
What's great about it: Great arcade game, fun to create yourself and train, good gaphics, and fun to blast huge homeruns.
What's not so great: Controls take some time getting used to
I would recommend this to a friend!
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