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  • Chad Sapieha
  • Chad Sapieha

About Me

I like pretty much all forms of media, including books, movies, television, games, comics, and web video. I think I might have been really bored had I been born in another era. :)

What My Kids Love Now

My three-and-a-half year old daughter adores the Dora and Diego games for the Wii. The motion-sensitive controls are just what she needs to be able to play frustration free. She also digs the Wiggles, but not Jeff because "he sleeps too much doesn't really do anything."

House Rules

The buck stops here. Papa vets everything she consumes, before or as she consumes it.

When the Kids Are Asleep…

Once my daughter is tucked in we watch a lot of TV on DVD. Big Love, Deadwood, Arrested Development, and Lost are amongst our favourites. If my wife hits the hay before me, then the earphones come out and I get to enjoy some mature interactive entertainment in games such as Fallout 3, Dead Space, and Gears of War 2.

My Biggest Challenge Is:

Looking after my daughter while working at home. Whenever I manage to get work done during the day I feel as though it comes at the expense of my girl. If I get on a roll writing an article it can be hard to pull away from the computer and play with her.

Titles You’ve Reviewed

  • Game: My Baby: First Steps

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0

    Toddler simulator is genuine, polished, even educational.

    My Baby: First Steps is just as fun and educational as its predecessor. The digital kids are wonderfully emotive and show ...

  • Game: Barbie and the Three Musketeers

    I rate this titleonand give it2.0

    Cheap game based on DVD movie with clunky play mechanics.

    There are some good Barbie games out there, but this isn’t one of them. Aside from a few polished clips from the ...

  • Game: LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival

    I rate this titleonand give it5.0

    Chipper puzzler is family friendly but can be challenging.

    LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival is more difficult than any previous entry in the franchise. In addition to those tricky new high jumps, returning players will notice more bottomless pits. Plus, ...

  • Game: Tropico 3

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0

    Deep city builder puts players in the roles of tyrants.

    As city builders go Tropico 3 is deep and satisfying. This isn’t just a game about building farms, roads, and houses; the range of options at the player’s disposal is exceptional. You ...

  • Game: Jewel Master: Egypt

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0

    Habit-forming match-three jewel-swapper with history theme.

    Jewel Master: Egypt is a cut above most match-three jewel-swapping puzzle games, and not just because it provides a (very) basic education on ancient Egyptian culture and civilization. It ...

  • Game: Buzz! Quiz World

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0

    Fun trivia game has questions suitable for teens and adults.

    Like most of the games in the Buzz! franchise, Quiz World can be a lot of fun played with friends and family. The intuitive Buzz controllers make it a cinch for anyone with an ...

  • Game: The Island of Dr. Frankenstein

    I rate this titleonand give it3.0

    Budget adventure is violence-free but also short and bland.

    This is a game best thought of as a child’s introduction to the world of adventure and role-playing games. Its world is small and painless to navigate, the story is mellow and easy to digest, and ...

  • Game: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0

    Fairy game based on DVD movie is good fun for girls.

    Suitable for any little girl old enough to read the game’s text-based instructions, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure offers up a charming little story and wonderful cartoon-like graphics ...

  • Game: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

    I rate this titleiffyand give it4.0

    Whimsical galaxy-hopping romp is heavily weapons-laden.

    Aside from some new weapons and puzzles and the fresh story in which they find themselves, not much has changed with Ratchet and Clank since last we saw them. But that’s not really a complaint. ...

  • Game: Bakugan Battle Brawlers

    I rate this titleiffyand give it2.0

    Shallow card/strategy game promotes the Bakugan brand.

    There’s little doubt kids who love the Bakugan television show and card game ...

  • Game: Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0

    Educational safari game has a strong conservation theme.

    There’s not much to Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, but what’s here ought to prove plenty of fun for animal-loving kids. The animals animate and behave fairly realistically, and ...

  • Game: Littlest Pet Shop: Friends

    I rate this titleonand give it3.0

    Pet game based on toys has strong message about friendship.

    Aside from the game's clear marketing ploy designed to heighten awareness among children of Hasbro’s Littlest Pet Shop toys, this isn’t a bad game. Its strong message of friendship and ...

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