Teresa's back from the East Coast but suffering from what we can only call "bus lag." Also, a bunch of stories just didn't make it for lack of time. Find the "deleted scenes" in our Extras section at techtalkforfamilies.com/extras.
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Interview
This week, we have an informative and funny interview with Drew Janssen, President and CEO of Perhejanssen, Inc. Drew is one of only a handful of drive recovery experts in the country and gives us lots of insight into how to avoid having to call him! Drew has a great sense of humor, so while most discussions about hard drive backup and recover would seem dry, Drew will keep you smiling and learning at the same time.
Video Game News and Reviews:
With E3 last week, we have a ton of news, so we'll be running through it pretty quickly. We sort through it to give you the family-friendly gems.
- XBox 360 Backward Compatibility List Updated
Microsoft has Viva Pinata announcements and movies from Disney- Midway announces Game Party and Cruis'n for Wii and a (not the Bee game for the DS)
- Vivendi announces Crash Bandicoot: Crash of the Titans for most systems
- Ubisoft offers more Petz, targets preteen girls, and offers self-help with the MyCoach series, plus Jam Sessions and Nitro Bikes
- Activision announces a bee game that is based on the Bee Movie and Spider-man: Friend or Foe, a family-friendly, multiplayer Spidey game
- EA adds "Family Play" so even adults can learn to play Madden, plus some new music games to help you Boogie
- Disney discusses D Gamer, Hannah Montana, and more
- Sony adds some Buzz and announces a new PSP coming in September
- Nintendo seems to be holding back on Wii systems
Nintendo has new peripherals coming: the Zapper, the Wiil for Mario Kart, and a balance mat for Wii Fit, Nintendo's answer to EyeToy Kinetix
Review
11-year-old Kimberly takes a break from packing to review Shrek's Kart racer for the Nintendo DS.
Feedback
Next week:
- An interview with Jason Snell of MacWorld Magazine
- A Review of Sonic and the Secret Rings for the Wii
- The latest tech, toy, and video game news, as always
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