Game review: Build In Time

Build In Time is a building time management game along the lines of the awesome Build-a-Lot series. Unlike other games, this game takes you through a couple of decades, year by year. It makes the game slightly more interesting as you watch the clothes and houses change little by little. I did have fun playing this game but it wasn't nearly as much fun as Build-a-Lot. Here, I seemed to waste a lot of time painting the houses and putting up accessories such as flowerbeds or basketball hoops. And instead of catering to a mayor's whims, you are building houses that the homeowners are asking for. So you never really know what is coming up next. If anything, I would use this as a beginner's game on my way to Build-a-Lot.

Chieko married who?

I know I've been missing out on a lot of Japanese entertainment news but I saw this yesterday and I knew I had to talk about it. On August 8, actress/singer Chieko Kawabe filed for marriage with television producer Masato Ochi. Now, this normally wouldn't be a big deal. However, Kawabe is 21 and Ochi is double her age at 42. My jaw dropped at this news. I've watched Kawabe when she was Sailor Mercury in the Sailor Moon stage musicals; I watched her when she was Naru in the live action Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon drama; I enjoy her music immensely and have been awaiting more from her. And now she married a man twice her age. Well, I still wish her happiness and I hope that there isn't something (read: pregnancy) that forced her into the marriage.

Game review: First Class Flurry

Every little girl dreams of being a flight attendant when she grows up, right? Well, maybe not so much but now you can try your hand at the job without actually leaving your computer with First Class Flurry.You need to fulfill all of your passengers needs to the best of your ability. I really wanted to like this game. However, there are a lot of problems with it. Since it takes place on an airplane, there isn't a lot of room in the passenger area to move. Yet there is a full kitchen in the back so you can make them elaborate meals. Doesn't that seem wrong? This game would have been a lot better if it played a little more like an actual flight than some fantasy land flight. Otherwise, it's just an OK game.

Lessons for kids

I've debated signing my daughter up for horseback riding lessons. I used to do that back when I was a kid. Though I seem to remember that equestrian clothing is rather expensive. And, after all, she is taking ballet and tap classes. I don't want to sign her up for too many things at once.

Game review: Wedding Dash 2: Rings Around The World

Way back in September, I talked about Wedding Dash, a time management game from the creators of Diner Dash. Wedding Dash 2: Rings Around The World has finally debuted. While the game play is exactly the same, this time Quinn is traveling around the world to plan everyone's weddings. A photographer has also been added so now guests can request to have their picture taken. The speed problems have been resolved, which makes the sequel a lot more fun compared to the original. Even with the few added chores, such as chasing birds away from the reception and making sure one of the guests doesn't choke, I never felt like it was impossible to complete a level. It's the perfect level of difficulty. I'd easily recommend this over the original game.

I need a new TV

While we currently have a large screen television in our house, I think it might be too big. It also needs some repairs. There's a pink square in the middle of the screen and there's some scratches on it too. Unfortunately, these types of repairs are often expensive. That means I get to browse for new televisions and, of course, tv stands to put a new set on. It would be nice to have a bit more space in that area of the living room. We're running out of space for all our DVDs! On the other hand, I really like having the big screen television. It makes everything larger than life. Maybe I can talk my husband into a new big screen but not THAT big.