Stories tagged with "Wii"

Redeeming value by Erika Smith

Some credit- and debit-card users are planning to make their purchases pay off this holiday season One kid wants an iPod Touch. Another wants video games. Still another wants a... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

RC robot to ramble at Lawrence Twp. fair by Kevin Oneal

Lawrence Township firefighters are planning a safety fair on Oct. 24. The event will attempt to entertain people, especially children, but there will be an underlying safety... – Oct 09, 2009 at 7:55 AM in North Marion County

Note to self: Party on Thursday by indystar

Down about the latest cutbacks and downsizing in the office? Then it’s time to party. That’s the entire goal of the Indianapolis Chamber’s first Schmooza Palooza... – Sep 23, 2009 at 11:26 AM in Business

Strike up the band with 'Guitar Hero 5' by indystar

A few suggestions for the folks who acquire the songs for “Guitar Hero”: ** How about a moratorium on Kiss? They were lousy when they started, and their songs... – Sep 03, 2009 at 4:52 PM in Entertainment

Welcome to the 2009 Fall Arts Guide! by indystar

Each year, The Indianapolis Star provides an insider’s look at the array of offerings on the fall arts scene — art exhibitions, dance, theater, music and literary... – Sep 02, 2009 at 1:32 AM in Entertainment

MMA game is a sales knockout, with rival on the way by USA Today

The battle for mixed martial arts fans is spilling out of the ring and into the video-game arena.UFC 2009 Undisputed ($60, rated T for ages 13-up), based on the Ultimate Fighting... – Aug 03, 2009 at 8:36 PM in Entertainment

Try your hand (and remote) at new casual games for Wii by USA Today

The summer of casual sports is hitting a video-game peak.A wave of new games for Nintendo's family-friendly Wii, which started with go-karts and Frisbee golf (Vacation Sports,... – Jul 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM in Entertainment

'Karaoke Revolution' gets a Jackson 5 jolt by USA Today

The Jackson 5 will be there when Karaoke Revolution hits video game systems this fall.Among the 50 recordings in the game will be all the group's No. 1 hits, including ABC, I Want... – Jul 16, 2009 at 9:41 PM in Entertainment

Youths help with Zionsville library reading programs by Mark Ambrogi

Summer volunteers help with everything from assembling grab bags to games and shelving books Zionsville’s Hussey-Mayfield Public Library has a huge summer reading program,... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Zionsville

Companies might die, but assets live on by indystar

Web sites, names, logos and products can still be sold after closing Circuit City. Linens ‘N Things. Bombay Co. They’re all out of business, their stores shuttered,... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Travel insurance provider continues growth journey by Erika Smith

Back in 1990, when Kathy Schutte began what has become her career at International Medical Group, she could buy enough doughnuts for everyone in the office. All 15 of them. Today,... – Jun 18, 2009 at 10:09 PM in Business

The Big Hunt by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Talk about a massively multiplayer experience. The video game industry extravaganza the... – Jun 04, 2009 at 9:39 PM in Entertainment

The Big Hunt by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — To keep the Wii on top, Nintendo intends to keep its finger on the pulse... – Jun 02, 2009 at 9:37 PM in Entertainment

Microsoft unveils hands-free gaming by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Nintendo turned the intimidating video game controller into a simple... – Jun 01, 2009 at 9:19 PM in Entertainment

Jay-Z and Eminem spin a musical game out of 'DJ Hero' by USA Today

The upcoming DJ Hero video game just landed two heavy hitters as MCs: Jay-Z and Eminem.Both rappers are bringing their music to the newest offshoot of Activision's successful $2... – May 29, 2009 at 2:20 PM in Entertainment

'Guitar Hero 5' will show off some new chops this fall by USA Today

There'll be more ways to rock out with Guitar Hero 5 this fall (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PS3, no price set). Up to four players can wail on any instrument — all lead guitar, if... – May 14, 2009 at 9:02 PM in Entertainment

When bloggers, freebies intersect by indystar

FTC: Truth-in-advertising applies Bedtime stories and beloved teddy bears? Snack-time silliness and bath-time hijinks? For “mommy bloggers” across the country, the... – May 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

This fall, Manning will look different on video game field by indystar

Peyton Manning will undergo a radical physical transformation in the off season — in the video game world, that is. The Nintendo Wii release of Madden NFL 10 will sport a new,... – May 03, 2009 at 6:08 PM in Colts

Wii Fit, Day 3 by Amy Bartner

OK, so I started this thing expecting what I do from most Wii games: It’s fun for the first few days, then the thrill of the whole omg-it’s-so-interactive thing wears... – Apr 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Fitness & health

Muncie woman found beaten to death by indystar

MUNCIE — A 29-year-old Muncie woman was murdered this week over a debt that wasn’t even hers, according to the victim’s mother. Jennifer A. Stafford, 29, 708 N.... – Mar 21, 2009 at 8:32 PM in News