Library Arcade

Batman Keeps Fighting Crime Fun in 'Batman: The Brave and the Bold'

Game is available at a library branch just outside Maryland Heights.

In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the Dark Knight returns for adventure, this time on the Nintendo Wii. Once again, super villains put Batman to the test to save the day. Along the way, Batman gets help from other DC Universe heroes to capture the baddies on earth and in space. Although his sidekick Robin remains the obvious ally choice, Batman increases his buddy list to include Aquaman, Hawkman, Blue Beetle and Guy Gardner to fight beside him. We snagged this copy of the game from the Thornhill Branch of the St. Louis County Library. The library’s disc has a lot of scratches, but should still play in most Wii game consoles without a problem. Batman: The Brave and the Bold is rated “E” and rightfully so. The game's heroes use very mild …

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Nintendo in the Library: 'Maryland Heights Patch' Reviews Video Games

A new series will give the skinny on available video game at your nearest library.

We here at Maryland Heights Patch may not have a belt with a Nintendo Controller like Captain N: The Game Master, but we appreciate a good video game. Fortunately, locals can check out video games from an area library. The Thornhill Branch of the St. Louis County Library has video games availible for the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360. The wide variety of video games, from Reader Rabbit 1st Grade to Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, can keep all ages interested while checking out a book along the way. Many gamers cannot afford every new game that released. We hope this column will provide budget gamers a sense of relief—they can check out a video game at their local library. Our goal for this series is to keep you aware of each game availible, the …

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10 More Christmas Wishes

Kids lined up in Westport Plaza to sit on Santa's lap. We asked what they wanted the big jolly man to bring them.

We spoke with 10 more kids in Maryland Heights about what they hope Santa leaves under the tree this year. If you missed our first video, you can check it out here.  Retro Easy Bake Ovens were on the list for plenty of girls while older boys and girls alike hope Santa brings them each a Nintendo DSi.  Parents may be feeling the pinch this Christmas, but most of them nodded and winked when asked if Santa was likely to grant their child's wishes. Some are cutting back on things for themselves, while others are cutting back on holiday dinner so they can put more under the tree. Check out our video on how Maryland Heights parents are cutting back this holiday season. 

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10 Christmas Wishes

We asked 10 kids in Maryland Heights to confidentially tell us what they hoped Santa brings down the chimney this year.

While kids waited in line to speak with Santa, we asked what they hoped he'd bring this year. Baby dolls for little girls and Nintendo DSi's for bigger kids were the most popular answers. Check out the video to see Maryland Heights kids tell us what they hope to find under the tree. 

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