Senior citizens can't put their Wiimotes down

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:11:49 GMT

clipped by: djkraz
clipper's remarks: Wii sure enjoy ours. Though I don't get much time to play it.

We know that Nintendo's Wii has been a massive hit with families, but we've also noticed a growing trend with the physically-interactive game system that is honestly a bit of a surprise -- apparently, senior citizens can't put their Wiimotes down. Similar to stories we've seen before, the UK's gossip rag The Sun is reporting that seniors at the Sunrise Home in Birmingham, UK, have taken to the console like super-old fish to water. The pensioners at the institution have been engaging in knock-down, drag-out contests in Wii Sports -- playing tennis, boxing, and bowling with a cut-throat competitiveness not seen since the Dark Ages. Barrie Edgar, 88, one of the home's residents said, "It's great fun. We've only had it a few days but we can't put it down." Mr. Edgar then glanced at Tilda Montgomery, another Sunrise Home occupant and exclaimed, "Prepare to be pwned, you old bird."

Tags: senior citizens, nintendo, wii, gaming, technology

Sometimes you can't beat the classics...

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:53:07 GMT

clipped by: djkraz
clipper's remarks: When my 7 year old got his gameboy, I took him to walmart to buy a game with his birthday money. Out of over 100 they had there, this is the one he picked... I gotta admit, it's as addicting as it was 15 years ago.

Clip Source: www.amazon.com

Admit it. You played it. You loved it. It might have been that first game that made you realize what was coming in this little hobby of ours. This is a perfect port of the original Super Mario Bros. Every last mushroom and goomba is accounted for, and you'll feel yourself slipping into a blissful recollection of your early days as a gamer. Just don't expect anything revolutionary here. The closest thing to newness is the ability to link up with another GBA to play with a friend, but don't worry. Two-player is still available on just one unit. If you're looking for innovation, check out the excellent Deluxe version on Game Boy Color. But for purists, this is the cream of the crop in retro goodness. So, if you're willing to drop the 20 gold coins for this one, enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Rated: 9 out of 10
Editor: Matt Miller

Issue: June 2004

Tags: nintendo, mario bros., gameboy, gameboy advance

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Senior citizens can't put their Wiimotes down

Sometimes you can't beat the classics...