Check out The New Toys Unveiled at the New York Toy Fair 2017

The New York Toy Fair 2017 was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, from February 18 to 21. There were thousands of innovative new toys and games on display before they hit store shelves.

Steve Parierb, president and CEO of the U.S. Toy Industry Association said that most of the toys and games displayed in the fair are being seen for the very first time and are likely to top kids' birthday and holiday wish lists throughout the coming year.

Last year, U.S. toy sales grew 5% and are estimated to be $26 billion. The industry supports more than half a million American jobs and has a total U.S. economic impact of more than $80 billion.

Here are some of them:

Wonder Woman statue


 DC Collectibles Wonder Woman on horseback Deluxe Statue $350.00

Batman and Superman statues

Batman v Supermen: Dawn of Justice: Batman Statue $82.38
DC Collectibles The Dark Knight Returns: Superman Vs. Batman Statue $168.95



Cyborg statue

Cyborg Action Figure $34.95
 

The Flash statue

 DC Superhero Figurine Collection Issue 5 - The Flash $19.99

Millenium Falcon


 Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control Millennium Falcon Quad $63.55

Darth Vader mini fridge

 Star Wars Darth Vader Mini Fridge $68.95


Minion Mip Mini Mip

 WowWee Mip RC Mini Edition Remote Control Robot $19.53


Hot Wheels Baby Groot

 Hot Wheels, Marvel Character Car, Guardians of the Galaxy Groot $12.22
Guardians of the Galaxy Dancing Groot Figure $14.80

  

Hot Wheels Rocket Raccoon

 Hot Wheels Rocket Raccoon $1.04


Hot Wheels Star Lord Guardians

 Hot Wheels Star Lord Guardians $8.45


Imagine Next Batman Suit Mattel
 

 Fisher Price DC Super Friends Imaginext Batman Playset

 

 

Skylanders Imaginators Crash Bandicoot

The beloved orange marsupial is back, at the Sony’s E3 2016 press conference, they revealed that the beloved Crash Bandicoot will be appearing in Skylanders Imaginators as a playable character. The they will be also releasing an HD remake of the classic mascot’s PS1 trilogy, that includes Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2, and Crash Bandicoot Warped.


In the video trailer looks like a wormhole was opened in Skylanders Imaginators, that brings the appearance of Aku Aku, as he has come to announce a once-in-two-decades Synchronization Celebration, which happens to be a time when all of the worlds align perfectly. However, Kaos wishes to take over Skylands using an army of Doomlanders, leading Crash Bandicoot to jump through the wormhole in order to save them and defeat the villain.

The players may also play with another hero, and the game will also let players design their own characters with which to play.

Skylanders Imaginators is scheduled to release on October 16, 2016 for Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Wii U, with Crash Bandicoot set to join the party.

more on Crash Bandicoot

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Check out some Cool Summer Toys:
 
Intex Surf 'N Slide Inflatable Play Center, 174" X 66" X 64", for Ages 6+

Intex inlatable water slide







Banzai Speed Blast Dual Racing Slide $30.50










Inflatable Crystal Blue Swimming Pool (45in X 10in)









Other water slide
Other inflatable pool

 

Good News for Amazon Prime Members, 20% Discount On Pre-Orders And New Releases

Being a member of Amazon Prime gives you a lot of incentives like free two-day shipping on a number of items sold through Amazon, it also gives you access to thousands of online videos, movies and TV shows, ad-free music, unlimited photo storage, and Kindle books. On top of this, Amazon added another incentive, 20% Discount on pre-ordered games as well as new releases. What they mean about “new release” is the 1st two weeks after a game has been launched.

The 20% discount are for new physical games during pre-order or the new release window, the discounts are automatically applied at checkout, and the discount offer only applies on games shipped and sold by Amazon itself and not from a third-party seller.

Amazon Prime Membership cost $99 per year.

You can try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial.

New Bratz app Launched

MGA Entertainment has released a new app to support its all-new Bratz range. The app will give players the ability to create outfits, customize accessories and create your own Bratz avatar. The app is available on Google Play and iTunes store. It is available in 16 countries. The app brings their toys to the digital platform.

The app features Pack Perfection, which is a game that highlights the Bratz girls favorite accessories and food. You will need to fit everything in your suitcase.

With the app you will be able to customize fashions, snap pictures, conquer daily design challenges, play unique games, and watch Create-It-Yourself videos as well as the latest episodes of the Bratz.

Anki Overdrive

Anki Overdrive is a toy equipped with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and visual sensors that will ensure that it will not fly off track. It is a racing game that is controlled by smartphones using a mobile app to race real battle-equipped toy cars. Anki race cars has the ability to detect opponents that are on the track, they can also fire weapons and get level-up like speed or upgrade virtual weapons for future races.

The game is like playing video game with real toys. Anki cars will not go off the track, since it has information embedded in special ink on the tracks. Infrared cameras on the vehicles’ undercarriages read this directional data 500 times a second and relay it to the onboard 50-megahertz computer and your phone.

Anki DRIVE toy includes a physical track that rolls out to 3 ½’ x 8 ½’, and is intended for indoor use only.

Anki DRIVE also requires at least one compatible iOS or Android device. It cost about $150, and it will be available in September 2015.

Apple's Best Apps for 2014

Apple followed Google's Play Store lead they have listed their own best apps of 2014 on its Apple App Store. For this year Apple awarded Apps that are  smart and creative. Apple's favorite app of 2014 is "Elevate" this app sharpens your mind, improve memory and focus. The 2nd placer goes to Instagram's Hyperlapse which turns videos into time lapses.

For games, "Threes!" a puzzle game wa chosen for iPhone, while perspective-bending platformer Monument Valley won on the iPad.

Taylor Swift got the top album and top pop honors for Music.

Here's the full list:

App of the Year -  1st: Elevate 2nd: Hyperlapse from Instagram
Game of the Year - 1st: Threes!, a puzzle game 2nd:  Leo's Fortune, physics-based puzzle game

Best Apps -
 Yahoo News Digest, news app
 Storehouse, visual storytelling app
 SwiftKey Keyboard, alternative keyboard app
 1Password, password manager
 Camera+, photo editing app
 Toca Lab, science app for kids
 NYT Now, hand-picked news stories from New York Times' editors
 120 Sports, sports news and analysis app
 Camu, photo editing app
 Spring, shopping app
 BuzzFeed, news app
 Peak, brain training app
 Nighty Night Circus, bedtime stories for kids
 Uber, on-demand alternative taxi service
 Paper, Facebook-branded app that curates trending web content
 Waterlogue, app that turns photos into watercolor images
 Human, activity and calorie tracker
 Stellar, visual storytelling app
 TeleStory, kids app that lets them star in digital TV shows
 Network TV, app that recommends TV and online videos
 Litely, photo editing app
 Star Walk, stargazing app
 Cinamatic, short film creation app
 Health Mate, activity and heart-rate tracking app
 Yummly, recipe and grocery shopping list app

Best Games -
 Bonza Word Puzzle
 Monument Valley
 RUzzle Adventure
 Battleheart Legacy
 World of Warriors
 XCOM: Enemy Within   
 Hitman Go
 Smash Hit
 SpellFall
 Wayward Souls
 Trials Frontier
 Adventure Beaks
 Rules!
 Spider-Man Unlimited
 FarmVille 2: Country Escape
 Retry
 Micromon
 Rival Knights
 Godus
 Crazy Taxi City Rush
 Castle Doombad: Free to Slay
 Bicolor
 Royal Revolt 2: Defend Your Castle
 Fotonica
 Timberman

New PS4 Games on the Horizon

Sony has launched the Playstation 4 (PS4) in Japan last Friday February 21, 2014 and with its release trailers of new games that they will offer soon are also shown.

As you can see on the video below most of it are from Japanese developers like Konami and Square Enix. I just hope those games will not be exclusive to Japan.

There are 27 game titles when PS4 were launched in Japan that includes popular games like, Dream C Club: Host Girls on Stage, Yakuza Ishin, Nikoli no Puzzle 4: Sudoku, Nobunaga's Ambition: Creation, Tottemo E Mahjong Plus, Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends, and Onigiri

Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn Beta will also be launched in the near future. The release of Capcom's beta for Deep Down has been delayed which is unfortunate.

Sony has sold an impressive number of PS4 about 5.3 million consoles worldwide as of February 8th. They also have doubled the Microsoft's Xbox One sales for the month of January.

Japanese PS4 launch trailer complete with DualShock 4 sword fights Trailer:

Merry Christmas! Friend

Christmas season is the time for Peace and love
I wish you and your love ones a great Christmas
Filled with fun and celebration
Merry Christmas To you

Angry Birds Go

Angry Birds Go! is now available for free download on iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry 10 platforms.

Rovio, the Finnish developer, released their new kart racing game the "Angry Birds Go." You can download it for free.

The game features all the characters from the original Angry Birds games, however in this game they are racing their way through the Piggy Island in 3D through speedways, canyons, stunt roads and air courses in soapbox carts.

It is really simple you just need to tilt or touch to control after releasing the kart with the help of the catapult.

Xbox One vs PS4, even in first 24 hours Sales

Let's break down both the opening day sales of Microsoft’s Xbox One and PS4. Microsoft said that their Xbox One shipped 1 million consoles in the first 24 hours. However Microsoft also acknowledged problems and defects with their console particularly the disc drive. It was reported on social media that user are experiencing grinding noise in the disc drive of the unit every time they insert a disc.

“We’re working directly with those affected to get a replacement console to them as soon as possible through our advance exchange program,” Microsoft said in a statement. “Customers have the option for us to send a replacement console right away without waiting until they have returned their old one. This means a customer only has to wait a matter of days, rather than weeks to get back up and running.”

Microsoft said that its Xbox One sold 1 million units in its first 24 hours on sale, it's their largest ever. The console is also sold out in a number of locations. PlayStation 4, which was launched a week ahead also reported 1 million in sales in the first 24 hours.

Age of Empires for iOS and Android will be developed

Microsoft will offer "Age of Empires" game for iPhones and Android devices. They have created a tie-up with Japan's KLab Inc. It seems Microsoft wants to capture growth in a booming mobile game market.

Microsoft's gaming business is dependent primarily on its Xbox franchise but mobile devices have been eating into the gaming industry, that lures consumers away from traditional consoles.

While the tech giant has released a few mobile games for iOS and Android like Wordament, "Age of Empires" is its most popular game to date to be offered beyond its own consoles.

A KLab spokesperson said, they will develop a mobile version of "Age of Empires" which will be released before the end of March.

The historical strategy game will be released worldwide in English for iPhones and Android-based phones, "with plans to release the game in other languages and on a Windows Phone in the future," a Microsoft spokesperson said.

Xbox One

Xbox One has been revealed by Microsoft on May 21 in their big reveal event. They showed footage of Call of Duty Ghosts, NBA Live 14, Madden 25, and Forza Motorsport 5 which are great.

They also boast Instant Switching or multitasking function, in switching from one task to another all you need to do is give a voice command to switch like "Show Movie" or "Play Game." You can also take Skype calls while playing for favorite game or watching your favorite movie. Users can also call friends through Skype to other devices like smartphones, tablets, or PCs.

You can also record and upload footage of your games.

Here are the Specs:

RAM: 8GB DDR3
CPU: 8 Core Microsoft custom CPU
Storage: 500 GB Hard Drive
Second Screen: SmartGlass
Cloud Storage: Available
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray/DVD
Game DVR: Available
Mandatory Game Installs: Available
Required Internet Connection: Yes
Used Game Fee: Yes
Backwards Compatibility: No
Cross Game Chat: through Skype
Motion Control: Kinect 2
Voice Commands: Available
Subscription Service: Xbox Live
USB: USB 3.0
Web Connection:  Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi
BlueTooth: Bluetooth 2.1
A/V Hookups: HDMI input and output (4K support), Optical output

Video game: Bioshock Infinite Still on Top

 
In the US as of March 30, 2013 X360 BioShock Infinite is still on top in the top sellers list on vgchartz at 458,938 followed by 3DS Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon at 320,867 and PS3 BioShock Infinite 219,646 at number 2 and 3 respectively.

USA Top Sellers 30th March 2013
1	X360	BioShock Infinite	458,938
2	3DS	Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon	320,867
3	PS3	BioShock Infinite	219,646
4	PC	BioShock Infinite	104,334
5	X360	Gears of War: Judgment	95,472
6	3DS	Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity	62,992
7	PS3	God of War: Ascension	49,174
8	X360	Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel	38,024
9	X360	The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct	30,978
10	WiiU	Lego City Undercover	26,356

Top 10, ranked by number of units sold.

BioShock Infinite is really a violent game, that get you hook for hours. The graphics is very complex and detailed and the story is pretty deep and well constructed. An exellent game overrall.  

Here's the summary:

Thrust into the year 1912, players take on the role of former Pinkerton agent Booker DeWitt, who has traveled to the flying city of Columbia on a rescue mission. His target is Elizabeth, a young lady imprisoned since her childhood years. During their bold escape, Booker and Elizabeth form a powerful bond -- one which lets Booker enhance his own abilities with her world-altering control over the environment. As a team, they fight from high-speed Sky-Lines, in the streets and houses of Columbia, on giant Zeppelins and in the clouds, while simultaneously learning to harness an growing arsenal of weapons and abilities.

Current Metascore is 94/100.

Overstock.com Cyber Weekend 2011 Toy and Game Deals

Overstock.com joined Amazon.com and Toys R Us  in having a bigger Cyber Monday sale that is more than just one day.

Great video games and sytems and the hottest toys, and games of the season are available at hot prices now.

Overstock.com Cyber Monday

A sampling of some of Overstock.com best cyber deals :

    * Wii -  Disney Epic Mickey - $19.99
    * Wii - Wipeout - $12.99
    * Wii -Wii Party - $24.99
    * Nintendo Wii 4 - Controller Charge Station with Rechargeable Battery - 19.99
    * Nintendo DS - Monopoly Streets -  $8.99
    * Lego Star Wars Obi Wan Watch -  $14.99
    * Thunder Tumbler Remote Control Car - $9.99
    * Princess Glamour Dree-up Play Set Trunk - $28.99
    * Treehaus Wooden Work Bench -  $78.88
    * Electronic Harley Davidson Ford Remote Control Truck - $44.99
    * Discovery Kids Teach & Talk Laptop - $22.99
    * Melissa & Doug Folding Princess Castle Playset -  $49.99
    * Franklin Sports 32- inch Zero Gravity Sports Air Hockey Table - $49.99
    * Kidz Delight Bilingual Light N' Sound Phonics- $19.95