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Spiderwick Chronicles for $7 on Amazon
The Spiderwick Chronicles may not be the best game ever, but $7 is a decent price for this fantasy game. Sure it has its faults, but such things are usually reconciled by cheapness. Since Spiderwick is an Amazon "Deal of the Day" (along with the PS2, 360, and Wii versions, which cost a little more), it's a "take it or leave it" type thing. We imagine that most of you will choose to leave it, but those who take it will probably be able to find $7 worth of entertainment in this license-based adventure RPG.
Nintendo Channel: New week, new demos
Will the line-up of DS demos available on the Wii's Nintendo Channel change every week? We're not sure, but it's starting to look like it; at least, some of the demos available have been rotated out in favor of fresh meat. If you were looking for something that was previously available, it might just be gone. Lesson? Download quickly rather than putting it off, because the demo you want may just disappear!Peek past the break for the current list of available demos -- you may be surprised at what you'll find!
Toys "R" Us: Quest for a Brawl deal
Haven't hopped onto the Brawl bandwagon yet? If you're still looking for one more reason to pick up the epic fighter, keep this deal in mind! Starting today until next Sunday, Toys "R" Us will throw in an extra game for half its regular price with every order of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The list of eligible titles isn't 100% quality, but there are a few that you might be interested in: Bee Movie Game My Sims Mario & Sonic At the Olympic Games Raving Rabbids 2 The Spiderwick Chronicles Super Smash Brothers Brawl (Buy two copies!) Super Smash Bros. Brawl Guide (Prima book) Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure (only $14.98!) Now is the time to use up that Super Mario Galaxy gift card you've been saving for a special occasion!%Gallery-3283%
DS Fanswag: The latest two-pack goes to ....
Yet another contest has wrapped, and one lucky DS Fanboy reader is going to walk away with the one thing that's really important: free DS games. This time it's Hostile, whose comment reflected a very apt screenname (though we're assuming it's sarcasm, which is big around these parts): I would side more with Napoleon Dynamite but only because you're pushing us to answer. Stop shoving! Congratulations to Hostile for picking up copies of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Napoleon Dynamite! To everyone else: sorry you didn't win this time, but don't worry -- we'll do another contest soon!
DS Fanswag: Time is short for the licensed two-pack!
So maybe it's not the most exciting giveaway ever -- see, we pay attention to you -- but it's still free stuff, and who doesn't like free stuff? Our latest giveaway, featuring copies of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Napoleon Dynamite DS, is winding down, so don't forget to throw your name in the hat. Remember, you can enter once per day, and the contest ends March 4. Go forth and enter by commenting on the original post.
DS Fanswag: Pick up a cinematic two-pack!
Ever feel like trying out a couple of licensed games, but don't feel like buying them? DS Fanboy is here to help! We've got one copy each of The Spiderwick Chronicles ($29.99) and Napoleon Dynamite ($29.99) to give away to one lucky reader, and all you have to do is tell us which movie is more your style in the comments below. The contest will run through March 4; we'll stop taking entries that night at 11:59 p.m. EST. As with most of our contests, you can enter once per day, and as usual, is limited to legal U.S. residents age 18 or older. For any other questions you may have, check the official rules. We'll announce the name of the lucky winner (drawn at random) on March 5, so get your name in now!And while I have your attention (free stuff always works for that!), I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who extended their congratulations when JC wrote about my beautiful new baby boy. Thank you, fanfolk ... it meant a lot to us.
DS Fanboy Review: The Spiderwick Chronicles
Remember when you used to believe in the possibility of faeries, goblins, and other sorts of mythical creatures? If you do, games like The Spiderwick Chronicles probably appeal to you in some way, whether you like to admit it or not. Still, none of that means anything if these games based on fantasia aren't any good. Fortunately, that's why we're here – to review them.The Spiderwick Chronicles game is based on a movie, which is based on a book. While normally that spells a recipe for disaster, it becomes evident while playing this title that it's not just a quick cash-in attempt. Stormfront Studios clearly put a lot of time into the game's development, and tried to utilize the features of the DS to the fullest. That's not to say that Stormfront always succeeded, however.%Gallery-15994%
Fanswag: And The Spiderwick Chronicles winner is ...
We had a tough time choosing our winner in our giveaway of The Spiderwick Chronicles. Well, actually ... that's a lie. It was quite easy for us. We choose by random drawing!The winner is: DiddlyKong, who wanted us to know his "favorite website is nintendowiifanboy.com hands down. WOOT WOOT!!!" We couldn't agree more, Diddly. Congratulations on winning our giveaway and better luck next time to the rest of you. Keep your eye peeled for our next giveaway!%Gallery-15512%
Reminder: Today is your last day to enter for Spiderwick Chronicles
For those of you looking to pick up a free game from Wii Fanboy, today is your last day to enter. We've got our review copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles to bestow on one lucky reader, So, if you have yet to enter today, head on over to the contest post and do so. We'll be picking the winner come tomorrow.%Gallery-15512%
Reminder: Spiderwick Chronicles up for grabs
Unlike the kid above, the instruction manual for the copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles we're giving away will be much smaller and way more easier to read. It doesn't even require you to be in bed with a flashlight while doing so! As many of you have noted, you don't know exactly when this contest ends. Well, it ends tomorrow. So, if you're looking to get your hands on our copy of this game, then head on over to the original contest post and leave a comment. Remember, though, only one per day. Don't disqualify yourself!Best of luck to you all!%Gallery-15512%
Wii Fanswag: Win a copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles
That's right, folks, we're set to give away one copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles ($50) for Wii. If you have a younger person who enjoys Wii and fantasy in your life, then you need to pounce on this with the quickness. If you don't, then enter anyway. It's free stuff here, man!So, how do you win this copy? Well, just tell us what your favorite fantasy story is. Easy enough, right? Of course, but we have rules (always, with the rules!). First of all, you must be 18 years of age or older and a current resident of the United States. Also, you may only enter once per day up until the end of the contest, which concludes on February 20th at 11:59pm EST, so don't disqualify yourself by leaving more than one comment on this post each day!Finally, you have to check out our official rules. Give them a read, then come back here and tell us what your favorite fantasy story is.Good luck!%Gallery-15512%
WRUP: Chronicling your gameplay edition
This week's new releases cater to three very niche groups of gamers: those that enjoy the movie ti-in, those that enjoy virtual horses and those that enjoy singing. Are any of these games on your radar? Have you picked any of them?As for us, we have a review to get done on The Spiderwick Chronicles. So, we'll be trying to get through that as much as we can. Also, we're still trying to climb those UAA ranks ...What are you playing?%Gallery-15512%
Shipping this week: Nero sans fiddle edition
Golly gee willickers there's a lot of games out this week. First of all, we should mention that Turok is officially out this week (though it was released early in some areas; we saw it at Blockbuster yesterday). The star of the show this week is probably Devil May Cry 4 though, what with its demon slaying antics and longstanding pedigree. But wait, what's this? There's more? Yes, it seems the post-holiday dearth has finally ended (for the moment anyway), as this week sees three more titles as well. All told we have: Devil May Cry 4 Turok Culdcept Saga The Spiderwick Chronicles Karaoke Revolution: American Idol Encore See, there's something for everybody (even gamers dying for a CCG / Monopoly hybrid). Not bad. Not bad at all.[Via Joystiq]
