Gaming Angels Holiday Guide

We’ve got a lot of great games we’re recommending this year. They’ll be listed by system and arranged by age range – so youngest ages or games with an E rating first. If you think we missed something, leave a comment and let us know!  Surprising, even to us, the DS is our heavy-hitter in the recommendation department this year.  There’s a lot of great games out there this fall. And then, tomorrow, you can be on the look out of what games and items each of us are asking for this holiday season. Enjoy! Nintendo DS Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Rating: E for Everyone Developer: Nintendo Price: $33.99 Release Date: September 14th, 2009 GA Amazon Link A brand new story featuring our favorite plumbers and their nemesis bowser.  This time, you get the option of two different story lines, one feature Bowser, and one focused on the

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Casual Gaming Holiday Guide

For kids and parents: Wonder Rotunda is an adventure website that mimics the World’s Fairs of past and exposes children to the wonders of our world, including African wildlife, the human body, business, American government, nutrition, film making, classical music, and space exploration. It allows them to explore areas that interest them, earn badges and accomplishments, and encourages them to believe they can make a difference in the world, without parents having to worry about advertising or chat. Foster dreams and self esteem with a membership to Wonder Rotunda. Costs are $12 a month or $45 a year Check it out here. For Tweens and Teens: Earlier this year, Legacy introduced three games based on the iconic high school movies, Clueless, Mean Girls, and Pretty in Pink. Though these games are appropriate for adults as well, the subject matter and game play make them especially suitable for tweens and teens,

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Turning Japanese Holiday Guide

Christmas for the Japanese is a little different than it is for the rest of us. While only a small percentage of the population are Christian, the majority of people still dress their houses and shops for the most wonderful time of the year. They even have their own version of Santa Claus whose name is Hotei-osho – a Buddhist monk who visits their houses and leaves presents for the kids. And even though most Japanese people treat the holiday as a matsuri (or festival), the most devout Christian Japanese spend the day itself helping others (for example, sick people in hospital) and doing something nice. So no family time or stuffing themselves with turkey and pudding! Having said all that, if you’re looking to get your loved ones some Anime, Manga or other goodies with Japanese influence this year, then consider buying some of these fine items that your

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GamingAngels Holiday Guide to Charitable Giving

American Cancer Society The ACS raises awareness and funds for all forms of cancer research programs. American Heart Association The AMA is especially dear to me. Having lost my father two years ago to a heart attack, I support the actions of the AMA, increasing awareness and encouraging healthy lifestyles. ~Renochan Child’s Play Child’s Play is a charity initiative which raises money for video games to be sent to over 60 partner children’s hospitals world wide. While the main donation drive starts in November, donations are taken all year long. In addition to cash donations, you can also purchase straight from the various wish lists posted by the hospitals on Amazon. Children’s Wish Foundation The Children’s Wish Foundation helps children under 18 years old who are suffering from a life-threatening illness fulfill their wish. They also offer assistance for families going through these situations and education in hospitals. Endometriosis Foundation

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