a satircal look at one of Nintendo's "Big" announcements at E3. Wii Fit was billed as a fitness breakthrough. It just looked like... (more)

a satircal look at one of Nintendo's "Big" announcements at E3. Wii Fit was billed as a fitness breakthrough. It just looked like standing around to us.  (close)

Jennifer Strange, 28, was found dead Friday in her suburban Rancho Cordova home hours after taking part in the "Hold Your Wee for... (more)

Jennifer Strange, 28, was found dead Friday in her suburban Rancho Cordova home hours after taking part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest in which KDND 107.9 promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for the winner.  (close)

In post-WWII Berlin, U.S. Army war correspondent Jake Geismar (George Clooney) becomes involved once again with Lena Brandt (Cate... (more)

In post-WWII Berlin, U.S. Army war correspondent Jake Geismar (George Clooney) becomes involved once again with Lena Brandt (Cate Blanchett), a former lover whose missing husband is the object of a manhunt by both the American and the Russian armies. Jake tries to uncover the secrets Lena may be hiding in her desperation to get herself and her husband out of Berlin. Tully (Tobey Maguire), a soldier in the American Army motor pool assigned to drive Jake around Berlin, has black-market connections that may be Lena's way out.  (close)

The next gaming wave Email Print Normal font Large font Saved Wii gets you off the couch Other related coverage What lies... (more)

The next gaming wave Email Print Normal font Large font Saved Wii gets you off the couch Other related coverage What lies ahead The playground heats up Wii will overcome, or so Nintendo says Wii roadshow kicks off Advertisement AdvertisementNovember 30, 2006 LiveWire Page 1 of 4 | Single page Gamers are no longer confined to the couch, writes Jason Hill. MOST gamers take their hard-won joypad skills for granted, but many potential players are discouraged by the complexities of the modern controller. Now, lack of controller skills need not be an obstacle to new players.  (close)