Wii For Dummies in Sept.
Are you a complete dumbass or do you know someone who is? Well, I cannot help you with that - seek professional help. However, if you have parents, grandparents, or a spouse that wants to learn how to use the Nintendo Wii with a slight amount of grace and some expert knowledge, then you might want to check out Wii For Dummies. The new book, which is set for release in September, is the brainchild of Game Trust member and Games For Lunch master Kyle Orland.
The book promises some in-depth help (explained in the simplest terms) on such topics as using the Wii with your broadband Internet connection, using the Wii controller (hopefully there’s a chapter in there about the evils of putting the Wii Remote through your high definition television set), getting the most out of all those Wii channels, creating the perfect Mii, surfing the Internet, uploading multimedia content, games for the whole family, and even how to use hacks.
The paperback book has a cover price of $21.99, but is available at amazon.com for $14.95 and at Barnes and Noble for $16.49 (and for members an additional 5 percent discount.
Games For Dummies!
Sure, i’ll admit that America has its fair share of dumbasses. Some of us are out and out dumbasses, while others are dumbasses in distinct areas. That’s probably why the For Dummies series of books has done so well here. These books have taught millions of stupid people how to do everything from web design to business math and investing in precious medals. From the mundane to the complicated, Wiley Publishing’s books have helped millions stop being stupid.
So it’s interesting that DS has licensed the brand name to create video games that draw new players into the fold. Given the widespread brand recognition of the For Dummies brand, EA make a lot of money off these games. The first of these For Dummies games to appear on the DS will be Poker For Dummies, which will teach window lickers how to play popular games like Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha and Seven-Card Stud.
Other For Dummies titles will become available via PC download including Solitaire For Dummies in September, Brain Training For Dummies (an oxymoron) in October, Sudoku For Dummies in November, and more into 2009. Poker For Dummies and Brain Training For Dummies will also be available for PC at retail stores in October 2008, but you can check out the poker game now by visiting Pogo.com.
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