VideoGames

Are the kids bugging you to purchase the new Pokemon Rumble on Wii? I don't know if this has ever happened to you, but it happens to me all the time…my son just has to have the latest game, so what do we do? We head to the store (or purchase the online download), shell out the money, only to have him play it a couple of times and then decide "oh, I don't really like it that much." Nintendo has solved this problem by offering 5 free online game demos.

This week, Wii owners who connect their Wii consoles to the Internet can enjoy demos of five games for the WiiWare downloadable game service for zero Wii Points: BIT.TRIP BEAT, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord, NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, World of Goo and the new Pokémon Rumble. To try them out, go to the WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel and search for "Demo."

Try it before you buy it…that sounds much better to me!Read more

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is hitting store shelves on Tuesday, November 10. Be one of the first to get this highly anticipated video game by visiting your local Best Buy retail store. The company will be hosting a series of special events at several locations nationwide, and the game will be available starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at Best Buy stores.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues the heart-racing action that has come to be the hallmark of the franchise, as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

The game is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB and will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC on November 10, 2009. Best Buy will be offering an instant $10 Best Buy gift card for Reward Zone Gamer's Club members with additional giveaways taking place throughout the events.

Visit www.bestbuy.com/modernwarfare2 for Best Buy locations.

Sony Ericsson just launched the Aino multimedia smartphone in the United States. Though not cheap at $599.99, this 3G-enabled phone includes an 8.1 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth headphones, charging base, 8GB microSD card and comes unlocked. It also has a Remote Play feature, which lets you access content from your PlayStation 3 and PC.

The Aino has a 3-inch, 432 x 240 touch screen display, media browser with 3D navigation, and another cool function, Media Home, which will check your PC every 30 minutes for videos, music and photos, and upload them from your PC to the Aino phone.

The Aino is now available at Sony stores and online at www.sonystyle.com for $599.99. Read more

DJ Hero, one of the most anticipated music games of the year, is now available at retail stores. This all-new interactive music game lets you be the DJ, and with tracks from Rihanna to The Killers; Marvin Gaye to Daft Punk; Queen to the Black Eyed Peas, there is something for everyone.

The DJ Hero Renegade Edition includes a copy of the game, a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring "best of" and new, unreleased material.Read more

Sony and Netflix today announced that Playstation 3 users with Internet connectivity will be able to stream Netflix movies and TV episodes to TVs via the PlayStation 3 system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Netflix members will receive a free Blu-ray disc that will activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system. The system must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Once the disc is in the PS3, Netflix members can then watch movies and TV episodes instantly. Members can also use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve the free instant streaming disc by going to www.netflix.com/ps3.

Earlier this fall, Sony unveiled a slimmer 120GB PlayStation 3. Now, for those wanting a larger hard drive, the company announced they are adding a new PS3 with a 250GB hard drive to the lineup.

Available on November 3, the PS3 250GB system has the same slim look and features as the 120GB version, but with double the memory, you'll be able to save even more games to the device. And, don't forget about PlayStation Network's video delivery service. The 250GB system gives you plenty of room to save movies too...even those in HD!

The 250GB PlayStation 3 will be available on November 3, 2009 for $349.99. Get more information on Sony's blog.

Available today, the new PSPgo is about 50 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than the original PSP-1000 that launched in 2005, making it more portable than ever.

PSPgo features 16GB of internal memory, giving you plenty of room for downloading games from the PlayStation Network. It also has expandable storage if you need more space for your games, videos, music, and photos. The PSPgo has integrated Bluetooth, a 3.8" LCD screen with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and 480 x 272 pixel resolution. It is available today in "Piano Black" and "Ceramic White" for $249.99.Read more

Five new track packs have just been announced for Guitar Hero 5. Build your music library with new music and classic tracks available for download every Thursday in October. New tracks for Guitar Hero 5 include music from Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Squier, Wolfmother, Peter Frampton and The Misfits.

October 1 - Queens Of The Stone Age Track Pack

• "Mexicola"
• "Avon"
• "How to Handle a Rope"

Nintendo just announced that on Oct. 12th they are releasing a limited edition bundle of the Wii Sports Resort game with, not one, but two Wii MotionPlus accessories. The bundle will be available $59.99. Usually, Wii Sports Resort comes with just one Wii MotionPlus and sells for $49.99, with additional Wii MotionPlus units sold at $19.99.

"Shoppers are looking for value as we head into the holiday season, and this Wii Sports Resort bundle is a gift that players of all ages and experience levels can enjoy," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Best of all, it instantly gets multiple members of the household engaged in playing as soon as the package is opened."

The new bundle will be available while supplies last at most major retailers.