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The Best Tech Gifts For Kids This Holiday Season

November 25, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

My gift list includes kids ranging from age two to 16 and I've got a pretty good handle on what they like. Tech toys always seem to come to mind when I consider what to get them. Over the past few months, we've had opportunities to check out some of the hottest toys for this holiday season and you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gadgets, Technology Tagged With: CHiP, Fantastic Beasts, Forza Horizon 3, gadgets, gift guide, Hatchimals, holidays, Jimu Robot, LeapPad Platinum Tablet, Lego Dimensions, Nintendo, OSMO, Paper Mario Color Splash, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Robot, Robot Dog, tech, UBtech, VTech KidiZoom SmartWatch DX, Wii U, Xbox, Xbox Design Lab

Getting Inked In Nintendo’s New Splatoon

June 9, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

It may be the only time you'll hear me say to my 10-year-old that it's okay to get inked! And all because of the latest game release from Nintendo! Splatoon for Wii U is making a big splash in gaming news lately when it comes to summer blockbuster releases. Why we love it? It's a colourful world … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: amiibo, Gamers, Nintendo, Splatoon, Wii U

Why Your Kids Need To Check Out The New Mario Party 10

March 31, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

It's time to join another Mario party but this time you'll find some new fun things in the latest in Nintendo's Mario Party 10!  All your favourite characters are back from Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Donkey Kong, Yoshi and others! But this time Bowser is a real hit! After spending March … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: amiibo, Bowser, Gamers, Mario, MarioParty10, Nintendo, Nintendo Canada, Wii U

Holiday Gift Guide for the Little Gamers

December 9, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

It's an exciting time of year and many consumers will be including electronics/games as gifts over the holiday season. If you have little gamers making their wishlists, you'll probably see one of more of these titles on their wish list. We've had a chance to test out a few new titles over the past … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays, Technology Tagged With: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Disney Fantasia, Disney Infinity, Disney Interactive, Forza Horizon 2, Kinect, Kurio Extreme, Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Mario Kart, Microsoft, Nintendo, Pokémon, Pokemon Omega Ruby, Pokemon Omega Sapphire, Super Smash Bros., Wii U, Xbox, Xbox one

Game Review: Super Smash Bros For Nintendo 3DS

October 13, 2014 by Sonya 11 Comments

I recently overheard  my 10 year old talk to his friend about the new  Super Smash Bros. and how he was hoping to get it. WAIT? What? He's not the type of kid that would ask for anything. He'll eyeball and take note for a special occasions but he's been good at not asking for anything. So, when I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: 3DS, games, Nintendo, Nintendo amiibo, Super Smash Bros., Wii U

10 Questions With 15-Year-Old Karting Sensation Jeff Kingsley

June 9, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Jeff Kingsley is on the road to fulfilling his dreams. Literally. This 15 year old fresh-faced teenager is one to watch on the racing circuit. Jeff has been given the green flag to proceed and has already earned the title of Eastern Canadian ROTAX Kart Champion. Recently I caught up with Jeff at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: Canada, F1, F1600, Grand Prix, Jeff Kingsley, Karting, Lewis Hamilton, Mario, Mario Kart 8, Mosport, Nintendo of Canada, racing, Wii U

Free Event Alert: Mario’s Canadian Karting Day!

May 19, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Okay my kids are seriously excited for the upcoming launch of Nintendo's Mario Kart 8. It's also just announced that there will be special events coming for fans in Toronto and Montreal. Nintendo of Canada will host Mario's Canadian Karting Day on Saturday, May 31st from 11 am to 5 pm (local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Best Buy, Canada, events, Go-Karting, Jeff Kingsley, Mario Kart 8, Montreal, Nintendo, ROTAX, Toronto, Wii U

BIG NEWS For Nintendo’s New Super Smash Bros.

April 9, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I can't tell you just how excited my little guy is for all the news that was just released last night for the New Super Smash Bros. game!  Nintendo reveals that the game, slated for release in coming months, will offer new characters, launch windows and online functionality. Things are being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: 3DS, Gamers, Nintendo, Pokémon, Super Smash Bros., Wii U, Zero Suit Samus

The Lego Movie (and Game) Review!

February 10, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

Everything is awesome in the the world of LEGO. This opening weekend sent the film's box office cashing in at a whopping $69 million in ticket sales. The LEGO Movie is the first-ever, full-length adventure film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures directed by Phil Lord & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Games, Movies, Technology Tagged With: Nintendo, The Lego Movie, video games, Warner Bros, WB Games, Wii U, Xbox

A special sneak peek at Disney Infinity!

March 1, 2013 by Sonya

Get ready gamers...you're about to discover DISNEY INFINITY. At a recent media preview UrbanMoms was invited to get first-hand look at the most ambitious video game ever from Disney Interactive. As the name says, this game has infinite ways to play. Although I hate to sound cliche, but this game … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Games, Technology Tagged With: Disney Infinity, games, Monsters Inc., preview, PS3, Toronto, UrbanMoms, Wii, Wii U, Xbox

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