Yesterday Nintendo announced the DSi!  Can I just tell you how hard it has been to keep this secret…my son broke his Nintendo DS in the fall and he has been begging to get a new one.  I have been the mean mom telling him to wait until the summer.  Yesterday I became the coolest mom in middle school.  It just so happened that I had a lunch date booked with my son, and told all the kids at the lunch room table about the new DSi and all the fabulous features like:  It launches on April 5th, the weekend before Easter, at $170.  It has a camera, one that is external and one that can show what the game player looks like when playing.  It will have 10 interactive lenses that can help you manage and change photos.  You can also use the camera to interact with games, I am looking forward to hearing more about that functionality. 

Wow the DSi has touch, sound, and sight.  Could taste be next?  Now that would be interesting…

Oh, about the sound, the DSi will have a voice recorder and a music player.  Music can be played via an SD card even with the DSi screen closed.  There are a bunch more features that you all will have to read about on the Nintendo site.  nintendodsi.com/

As a mom of two, I am thankful that the DSi is backwards compatible and all of those DS games we purchased over the years can be played on DSi.  Thank you Nintendo!

Just wanted to apologize for being out of touch for the past few months!  Of course I have a reason...I was recently promoted to the Merchandise Manger over the Video Game and PC software categories.  I have been busy learning my new role and feel terrible that I haven't posted anything as of late.  Can I tell you...I am soooo excited to use my video game experience again!!!  So I must say farewell as a movie blogger and hello as a video game blogger!  See you on the gaming page...Susan 

We told you we would have more Blu Ray and we do!  This week you will find an additional 3 Blu Ray hardware players in store.  Check out our Blu Ray machines>>>

Magnavox

Samsung

Sony

Panasonic - ***UPDATE*** Photo -

PS3

We also have a wide assortment of Blu Ray movies in 1200 stores and are showcasing the hi def experience on a 40 inch TV.

So, the question is… what should I get my husband for Father’s Day…a Blu Ray player or a PS3?  My kids are voting for a PS3.

Last week we were fortunate enough to get a sneak peek of Iron Man, and personally I loved it!  Liz from our Marketing team felt really passionate about this movie and wanted to be a guest movie critic and blogger.  Here is what Liz says...

As with the beginning of every summer season, comes the summer list of blockbuster movies and must-see hits. This coming summer brings forth no exception. With gas prices skyrocketing, and the heat soon to be blazing, make sure you pick the best of the best to see this summer.

There will be several movies competing for number one, some more deserving than others. One of the best movies you’ll see this summer will come from an unlikely culprit—Iron Man. While less media and consumer products have been circulating around this film, it is by far one of the best of the season. Robert Downey Jr. is surprisingly an excellent Iron Man. Both the story line and action are equally thrilling, and the movie is realistic enough not to seem too far fetched, while still amazingly imaginative. While some early scenes language isn’t necessarily appropriate for the youngest of audiences, the movie as a whole is pretty family friendly. Hollywood has gotten us into a pattern where sequel is the name of the game—sometimes leaving you with a discontented ending, and the feeling that you’ll have to slap down another $10 bucks next summer to see the sequel. Iron Man leaves you without guessing any endings, however with a healthy hope that there will be a sequel to come.

May New Releases

May 6
First Sunday
P.S. I Love You

May 13
Mad Money
The Great Debaters
Untraceable

5/20
National Treasure 2

5/27
Rambo - The Fight Continues