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choices easy for consumers. We test hundreds of children's
products and strive to keep up to date on the latest releases. Of
course, every family is unique. We can't please everyone. However,
we are able to select some special titles that are at the top of
our "edutainment" list--those that have that extra edge
in the categories of design, entertainment, education, and play
value.
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reflect current availability and up-to-date recommendations. These
guides are intended to help parents make sense of the overwhelming
choices available to them.
Video Games
for Kids: Nintendo Wii
The games we recommend stand out for multi-level and
extensive gameplay or ease of use.
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Animal Crossing: City Folk - Best Games for the Wii
 
There's always something to do in the Animal Crossing series,
which offers kids a very leisurely, non-violent style of play.
Animal Crossing City Folk features a "virtual village" populated
with human-like animals. Players live in their village, tend to
everyday routines, and communicate with other villages. There is
a 24-hour "real time" clock in the game, which means that the
sun will set when the "real" sun sets, for example. The game's
clock also coordinates with real time dates, so that seasons
change accordingly. The developers of Animal Crossing seemed to
have tapped into the popularity of the social aspect of games
with a unique communication feature. Kids can transfer their
character to their friend's village and interact with the
characters in their game!
Players fish and garden, interact with neighbors, collect
furnishings for their homes, and so forth. The village life
unfolds day by day. Up to 4 players, so it's great for families.
Product Description
If you were given the keys to your
own community, what would you do? Go fishing, collect shells or
watch fireworks with friends? Build a snowman, exchange presents
with family or decorate your house for the holidays? Take a trip
to the city, go on a shopping spree or visit friends from all
over the globe? In Animal Crossing: City Folk, life moves at a
relaxed pace, but the world brims with endless possibilities.
You make the whole story, as you and up to three other players
move into a town and just live life. Befriend your animal
neighbors, decorate your house with cool furnishings, fill up
your wardrobe, get to know the local wildlife, hop on a bus to
visit the new city and just explore the world. There are a
million different ways to play. Every charming animal character
has a personality: some are grouches while others are
chatterboxes. And there's no final goal or high score to hit.
The game keeps going for as long as you want to play, and your
town will always be there when you return. Move into town, buy a
house and then do whatever you want. Time and seasons pass as
they do in the real world, so there's always something different
happening. Collect more than 2,400 items, go fishing for rare
and interesting fish, catch all kind of cool bugs, dig up
dinosaur fossils and buried treasure, hang out with other
players or spend the day in the city. There's so much to do, and
you have all the time in the world to explore it all.
Recommended for: Families who appreciate games with a
gentle, relaxing pace.
Why do we recommend this game? Non-violent gameplay
that's perfect for the younger crowd. For children who enjoy
leisurely games, this one offers a lot to do.
[For more information, or to buy:
Animal Crossing: City Folk
for the Wii at Amazon.com]
De Blob - Best Games for the Wii
 It's
time to paint the town red...yellow, orange, green, and so
forth. Kids will have a blast playing as super hero de Blob--a
fiery ball of color--in an attempt to colorize Chroma City, a
community doomed to a dull and colorless future.
The game plays as impressively as it looks. Attention to detail
is evident throughout. Players use custom paints and
patterns--even sounds--to save the city as they battle Inkies.
Very well done--don't miss this one!
Product Description
Only de Blob can flip, bounce and
paint his way past the all-powerful I.N.K.T. Corporation to
launch a color revolution and save Chroma City from a future
without color. Battle against massive tank battalions, speedy
I.N.K.T. racers and elite Inky soldiers on your quest to free
the citizens of Chroma City. Avoid hot plates, electric shocks
and inky turrets to create your own path to the impenetrable
I.N.K.T. Fortress. Just remember that the struggle to reclaim
Chroma City is to be fought on your terms. Remix the city in
your own image using custom paints, patterns and soundtracks.
Super-size your blob to attack larger and stronger enemies. Join
the Color Revolutionaries to refine your skills while making a
mess. The race to rescue Chroma City has just begun, and only de
Blob can save the world from a black-and-white future.
Multiplayer - Compete to control Chroma City in 4-player split
screen and online.
Recommended for: Families who want to have fun.
Why do we recommend this game? Impressive audio and
visual, and gameplay to match. It's challenging enough for older
kids and adults, while still very appealing and "playable" for
the younger crowd. A family pleaser.
[For more information, or to buy:
DeBlob for the Wii at Amazon.com]
Super Mario Galaxy - Best Games for the Wii
 Mario's
adventure in space is appealing to kids of all ages as they use
the Wii remote and Nunchuk to control Mario's movement and
special moves. A special feature in this title lets two children
play cooperatively. Transform Mario into a bee in order to make
it through the honeycombs, or into a ghost ("Boo") in the
haunted house level. This game is a must-own with its
breathtaking animations, involving gameplay, and superb variety.
Product Description
Every hundred years a comet passes
over the Mushroom Kingdom and rains down stars and stardust, and
as Princess Peach and the citizens of the kingdom are
celebrating the centennial event, Bowser and his legions attack
by launching asteroids at the Mushroom Kingdom and crystalizing
the Toads! Knowing that Bowser is after Princess Peach, Mario
runs to save her. Things go awry as Bowser summons a massive
spaceship, abducts Peach's entire castle and hits Mario with a
massive magical attack. The next thing he knows, he finds
himself on a mysterious moon high above the Mushroom Kingdom!
Navigate Mario through a bevy of exciting new worlds and the
depths of space, with all new enemies, power-ups and attack
skills, as he collects the Stars needed to save Princess Peach!
Two player functionality.
Recommended for: Mario fans and more.
Why do we recommend this game? Engrossing, graphically
rich, involving, and pleasantly challenging. Its length is satisfying,
its variety superb, and its controls are
strong.
[For more information, or to buy:
Super Mario Galaxy
for the Wii at Amazon.com]
2The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
 Players
control Link in an epic adventure in this fabulous game for the
Wii. With the Wii system, kids actually "swing" Link's sword,
aim slingshots, and more, for exciting interactivity. Impressive
for its depth, this game is engrossing and satisfying.
Product Description
The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess brings you back to
the land of Hyrule, as you uncover the mystery behind its
plunge into darkness. Link, a young man raised as a wrangler
in a rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the
Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that
has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight
Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and
is captured. A mysterious figure helps him break free, and
with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land
from the shadows. Link must explore the vast land of Hyrule
and As he does, he'll have to enlist the aid of friendly
folk, solve puzzles and battle his way through dangerous
dungeons. In the Twilight Realm, he'll have to use his wolf
abilities and Midna's magic to bring light to the land.
Revisit classic and new characters - Link, Zelda, Midna and
many others.
Recommended for: Zelda fans; children ages 9-up.
Why do we recommend this game? It's challenging
and adventurous, yet remains "blood-free". Kids use both the
remote and the Nunchuk alternately, keeping them engaged and
active. Players get some help when they are stuck in a
puzzle. It's a lengthy game that can take some time to
complete. Kids generally return to it often instead of
attempting to beat it as quickly as possible. Top-notch game
that won't disappoint.
[For more information, or to buy:
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Amazon.com]
3Super Smash Bros. Brawl
 This
highly-anticipated "battle" game has little to offer on an
educational level, of course, but is great fun. It's the third
in the Super Smash Bros. series. Familiar characters and
features from the previous two games in the series are all here,
plus many more. Characters range well beyond Mario and
friends--they are culled from many favorite video games past and
present, and not just Nintendo ones either. The graphics, new
characters, and new stage sets delight young fans. While the
game doesn't take advantage of the Wiimote, it doesn't need to
and really shouldn't. The main advantage of Super Smash Bros. on
the Wii is the ability to battle friends and strangers via the
online multiplayer option. Fun!
Product Description
Engage the rage with Super Smash Bros. Brawl! The third
installment of the incredibly successful Super Smash Bros.
series is now on the Wii, the roster is longer than ever, but
that just means more butt to kick across over a dozen different,
graphic-rich stages with original moves, new modified moves, and
a brand-new super attack called Final Smash! Old favorites like
Mario, Link, Peach and Kirby are now joined by such exciting
newcomers as Wario, Solid Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog. With a
variety of new modes, an absolutely epic soundtrack and the
ability to play with distant friends through online multiplayer,
this is a game you'll have to break your own fingers to put
down. Original soundtrack from 36 different artists Online
Multiplayer ESRB Rated RP for Rating Pending
Recommended for: Young fans of the Super Smash Bros.
series and newcomers alike; ages
6-up.
Why do we recommend this game? Although it's (almost)
mindless entertainment, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is great fun.
[For more information, or to buy:
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
at Amazon.com]
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Zack and Wiki Quest for Barbaro's Treasure
 This
platform game is a virtually undiscovered pleasant surprise.
Children lead Zack, a pirate, along with his buddy, Wiki, on an
ambitious adventure--Zack wants to be the greatest pirate ever.
This exciting adventure involves kids in solving puzzles and
battling bosses--a classic platform game but one that also uses
the Nunchuk creatively.
Product Description
As a little pirate with big dreams, Zack doesn't just have his
sights set on mere treasure or spectacularly speedy pirate ships
- he wants to be the greatest pirate who ever lived! To reach
that lofty goal, he is going to have to outwit, outsmart and
outduel every obstacle that gets in his way. It's a good thing
he's found his new enchanted pal, Wiki, a magical hand bell with
the power to transform any object into something practical. Get
ready to explore seven vibrant and fantastic lands, from lush
jungles and frigid ice temples to colossal castles and floating
airships. Each level contains multiple sub-levels of peril,
puzzles and plunder. Play alone or as a group to work through
each increasingly complex puzzle. Use the Wii Remote to
navigate, open objects, transform items and unlock new pathways
with a whole new variety of methods. Even boss battles are
puzzle-based, so you'll need to think on your feet! ESRB Rated E
for Everyone.
Recommended for: Families who love platform games; ages
6-up.
Why do we recommend this game? The graphics are
stunning, the length of the game is satisfying, and kids can
play cooperatively. A good family-friendly platform game.
[For more information, or to buy:
Zack & Wiki Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure
at Amazon.com]
Guitar Hero III
 This
hard-to-get package for the 2007 Holiday season comes
bundled with a wireless guitar controller that allows
players to "thrash" their way through games. Big warning
here: although the musical elements are strong, the themes
are quite "mature" if you want to call it that.
Product DescriptionThe third game from the
Guitar Hero series is here, and ready to rock your face
off. Channel your inner guitar god as you thrash your
way through all sorts of venues, In addition to standard
Guitar Hero features you know and adore, this game
features all kinds of killer new options, such as the
new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling
boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and
authentic rock venues. The expanded online multiplayer
game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to
compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.
Best of all, check out the new songs! Fresh downloadable
content will be offered on multiple platforms, and
players can now shred to a set list from many of the
greatest rock songs ever recorded. Featured hits
include: Rock And Roll All Nite (as made famous by Kiss)
School's Out (as made famous by Alice Cooper) Cult of
Personality (by Living Colour) Barracuda (as made famous
by Heart). This game comes bundled with the all-new
wireless Gibson Les Paul guitar controller, available
for each platform for the very first time. The exclusive
Gibson guitars include innovative features such as
removable faceplates that will allow fans to later
personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a
new button color design that will be integrated for an
even greater authentic feel and rock experience.
Recommended for: Teens.
Why do we recommend this game? Note that the game
is rated Teen and recommended for ages 13 years and up--as
it should be.
There is a cooperative play option which is always a good
feature for families, and it's a real blast.
See our Full Review.
[For more information, or to buy:
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle
for the Wii at Amazon.com]
5Wario Ware Smooth Moves
We have not had this much fun with a video game in a long time. A
true family and/or party game, playing WarioWare: Smooth Moves
actually works up a sweat and elicits endless giggles. It's quirky, no doubt, and stays true to the WarioWare
series. However, with the unique technology of the Nintendo Wii,
Smooth Moves involves active and interactive participation.
The single player mode (which is necessary to play in order to
unlock multi-player modes) is essentially a set of random, very
short mini-games. Mini-games range from swatting a fly to copying
dance moves to picking a nose. The list goes on and on. There are a
number of basic controller positions that are required to play the
mini-games, and players are alerted to the particular position by a
message flashed on the screen immediately prior to the timed and
short activity. The controller positions include such things as The
Boxer, The Mohawk, The Thumb Wrestler, The Remote Control, The
Discard, and the Samurai. The dance moves activity makes players laugh every time. Kids
copy three other onscreen dancers by literally performing their
dance moves. The graphics are goofy and unusual, and cut-scenes the
same. There are Boss Stages, 1-ups, and "Faster!" stages that keep
things moving. Random elements from other Nintendo games, old and
new, appear throughout the game (example, Nintendogs, Mario
Brothers, Zelda, and Animal Crossing).
Now, the multi-player games truly introduce major fun into the
whole experience. In fact, if you don't intend on playing the game
with others, perhaps it's not the best choice for you (the
single-player mode is great fun and replayable, but somewhat
short-lived all in all). Note that you do not need more than one
Wii controller in order to play the multi-player games--players
simply pass the controller to one another in these turn-taking or
teamwork games. A group of Mii's (see
our review of the
Wii console if you're unfamiliar with the Mii character avatars)
can play against or with each other. For example, two players can
join forces in a relay race, jumping over hurdles (and remember,
players literally jump in order to play). A group of players can
also compete in a race, playing mini-games in order to advance their
position in the race.
You'll need plenty of space in your living room (or whatever room
you're playing in)--a coffee table with wheels helps! The beginning
instructions say it all--besides basic safety instructions (such as
"always wear your wristband"), the game tells you to "let go of your
inhibitions". Very fresh and unique--an unforgettable family and
party game!
Recommended for: Families, kids ages 8 and up.
Why do we recommend this game? This Wii game is non-violent, quirky, and
a physical experience in which children can
really work up a sweat. It has loads of charm and personality,
and is excellent as a party game. Although replayable, the
single-player mode is somewhat short-lived.
[For more information, or to buy:
Warioware: Smooth Moves
for the Wii at Amazon.com]
6Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
 Kids
play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in this
compelling game that is likely to appeal to the whole family. In
fact, teamwork is encouraged. In order to solve puzzles and build
successfully, players need to draw upon creative thinking skills.
Product Description
Building on the success of both Lego Star Wars videogames, Lego
Star Wars: The Complete Saga enables families to play through
the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the
first time ever. Developer Traveller's Tales has brought the action
to the Nintendo Wii, with motion-sensitive inputs that give you
exciting new ways to control your Lego Star Wars characters, while
also adding new characters, new levels, and new features. The
upgraded Character Customizer includes all Prequel Trilogy
characters for the first time, while also expanding its
customization options well beyond those in Lego Star Wars II, for
millions more possibilities. Create cross-Trilogy mash-up characters
like Han Windu and Lando Amidala. New game features include enhanced
Force powers, new power-ups, and a new Challenge Mode. Levels from
the original Lego Star Wars are revamped to meet the gameplay
evolutions of Lego Star Wars II. ESRB Rated E10 for gamers aged 10
and up.
Recommended for: Ages 9-up.
Why do we recommend this game? It has more life than
most games (extensive game-play), original challenges, requires
drawing upon creative thinking skills, and encourages teamwork
or cooperative play. Excellent family game.
[For more information, or to buy:
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
for the Wii at Amazon.com]
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7Mario Party 8
 Although
it's not the best game out there, Mario Party 8 is a whole lot
of fun for families. The controls are simple and the theme is party-fantastic.
Children play mini-games and progressively unlock more as they
advance.
Product Description
The world's most popular party videogame is getting a lot
crazier in Mario Party 8 for Wii! Whether you're
shaking up cola cans or lassoing barrels, you and your
friends will be drawn into the action like never before
using the Wii Remote.
All-new ways to play:
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Play with motion control: Row your way through a river
race, Punch a statue to pieces, Steer race cars, mopeds,
and go-karts, Handle a balancing pole while walking a
tightrope.
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Play using the Pointer: Shoot at Boos in a haunted
house, Drag and drop toppings in a cake-decorating
competition, Select the correct answers in game-show
challenges.
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Play using the Wii Remote's buttons: Jump and pummel
your way through a football brawl, Hop and run across a
field of spinning platforms.
Mario Party 8 for Wii also includes dozens of new
mini-games, six new party boards, and many new game modes.
In a series first, players can transform their characters
into many forms, such as player-smashing boulders and
coin-sucking vampires. Mario Party 8 also includes
"extra-large" mini-games like Star Carnival Bowling and
Table Menace. One to four players can play Mario Party 8
for Wii, each with a Wii Remote.
Recommended for: Children ages 7-up; groups of kids.
Good for players who prefer not to play games that are too
involving or heavy.
Why do we recommend this game? This game encourages
group play and is light and enjoyable.
[For more information, or to buy:
Mario Party 8
for the Wii
at Amazon.com]
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8High School Musical Sing it Bundle with
Microphone
 This
is highly addictive fare for fans of High School Musical! A
13-year old tester who has pretty much outgrown many video games
proclaimed that this one is amazing. (She also loves the
Karaoke-style SingStar video games for Playstation).
In this karaoke-style video game, players chose a character
from High School Musical and perform songs from the original
show and the sequel. Kids can go solo or team up and sing a
duet with a partner. The game also includes extras, such as
interviews with the cast. Product DescriptionGet those vocal cords ready! Based on the phenomenally
successful Disney Channel original movie "High School
Musical," Disney's High School Musical: Sing It! features
songs, sets and characters from the original film. this
karaoke video game allows fans to interact with the movies'
stars for the first time on any gaming console. With 30
songs to choose from, along with 30 minutes of "High School
Musical" bonus footage and cast interviews, High School
Musical: Sing It! will be the karaoke game of choice for
fans, kids, tweens and families. Players can also choose
their favorite backdrop and belt out hit songs from other
popular Disney Channel favorites.
Recommended
for: High School Musical fans--don't bother if the child is
not a fan.
Why do we
recommend this game? The better kids perform in their songs,
the more they can unlock. For some, this is a title that is
better as a rental, as it may not have a lot of steam over time.
Loads of fun for fans. Comes with a microphone designed for the
Wii.
[For more information, or to buy:
High School Musical: Sing It Bundle with Microphone
at Amazon.com]
9Smarty Pants
 Here
is a game that gets kids (and their parents) thinking. Brimming with
trivia questions in a variety of categories, Smary Pants actually
tailors questions to the age of each player, making it ideal for
family play. Players can compete against each other or play
cooperatively. The game also features country-appropriate content
for North America, UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. We love
the fact that kids can play as their own Mii. The only flaw is that
the scores are not kept in single player mode--it's meant for
practice only, and we don't understand why that is the case!
Product Description
From the EA Casual Entertainment label, Smarty Pants
finally levels the playing field for people of all
ages, allowing simultaneous play using age-targeted
trivia plus action based gestures, making it a truly
trans-generational game made exclusively for the Wii.
Tailoring questions to the contestant's age,
gamers from eight to eighty can join in on the fun
all at the same time. Every player's answer is
tracked, and the game automatically adjusts the
difficulty level to provide continuous stimulation
and interactive challenges that are age appropriate.
Exciting Wii gestures make everything a game, from
spinning the category wheel and tug-of-wars over
correct answers, to "dance-offs" for additional
points.
Smarty Pants boasts multiple game modes including
a family mode, a single team race against time and a
rapid-fire competitive mode perfect for groups of
friends. With both competitive and collaborative
game modes and 20,000 questions in multiple
categories, the fun is virtually endless! ESRB Rated E for Everyone.
Recommended for: Groups of kids, families, kids
ages 8 and up. Questions are tailored to the ages of
players.
Why do we recommend this game? This is a very
family-friendly game that encourages interaction. It features
multiple ways to play (competitively and cooperatively) and a
good variety of questions. The customization feature (by age and
country) strengthens this offering.
[For more information, or to buy:
Smarty Pants
for the Wii at Amazon.com]
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Cosmic Family
Good for younger kids!
 This
game is rare educational fare for preschoolers designed for the
Wii. It features coloring and solving simple puzzles. The only
problem with this title is that it doesn't take full advantage
of the Wii's capabilities, but it's easy to grasp for the very
young.
Product Description
Cosmic Family is an interactive kids game where you'll get
to explore a rocket house with the Cosmic Family! They'll
have a great time meeting Mom and Dad Cosmic, Big Sister,
the two small children, the aloof dog, the lazy cat, and
plenty of colorful monsters. Families can pilot a rocket
into space & play 15 early-learning mini-games found
throughout the five floors of the rocket-house. Use your
magic wand (the Wii Remote) to reveal crazy animations,
funny stories and playful mini games.
Recommended for: Children ages 3-5. Children any
older will find it too easy.
Why do we recommend this game? It's educational and good
for preschoolers. Longevity is questionable, however.
[For more information, or to buy:
Cosmic Family at Amazon.com]
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Also Consider:
Wii Play with Wii Remote
Buy
this
 package for the remote!
All in all, the Wii Play games are not as appealing or
exceptional as the Wii Sports games that come with the Wii.
However, you can buy this package for just a little more than
the price of a remote, so if you need a new remote, this package
is valuable. Kids can play pool, tennis, fishing, laser hockey,
and more.
Product Description
Wii Play collects nine quick and addictive games that are easy
to pick up and play and hard to put away. Thanks to the
intuitive controls of the Wii Remote, even the most
inexperienced gamers will have no trouble mastering the
controls. Wii Play features nine separate mini-games, including
the following: Shooting Range, a point-and-fire game of target
practice in the Duck Hunt tradition; Billiards, a simplified
variation of nine-ball with stunningly realistic physics that
uses your Wii Remote as your pool cue; Find Mii, in which you
scan the crowds to find the right Mii—and Miis you and your
friends created make an appearance; Tanks!, in which you command
a toy tank on a miniature battlefield in a gauntlet of 100
missions; other games include Pose Mii, Table Tennis, Fishing,
Charge!, and Laser Hockey. Every game features a multiplayer
mode, so you and your friends can compete for the high score or
go head to head to see who’s the best. Wii Play comes with a
white Wii Remote so that your friends can join in the action. (Nunchuk
not included.)
Recommended for: Families requiring an extra Wii
remote.
Why do we recommend this game? This collection of games
is similar to the Wii Sports collection that comes with the
Nintendo Wii console, but not as engaging. However, the price of
the bundle is only a little more than the price of remote, and
the games included are nice to add to your collection.
[For more information, or to buy:
Wii Play with Wii Remote at Amazon.com]
My Sims
 If
you're expecting a typical Sims games, you'll be surprised--MySims
isn't. It's more appropriate for younger children, ages 8-11,
particularly with the appearance of the Sims (they are cuter and
chunkier). Kids learn that the MySims town used to be full of
life, personality, and happy Sims--when it had Essences power to
build good things. Now that this power is gone, the town has
changed for the worst. Players have Essences, and the power to
build. Children customize a Sim, and then use the control stick
to move the Sim around to collect Essences, perform specified
tasks, and build. The first step is to build their own home,
which is in need of serious attention.
Product Description
Explore a whole new world with MySims—it’s your world to
transform! Move to a town that has been struggling lately. With
a little creativity and some help from the locals, you can make
this place thrive. Improve the town to attract new characters,
from the Italian Chef and Florist to the Kickboxing Instructor
and DJ. Discover what the residents want and need so that you
can help them enjoy life in their town. Design a hot tub or a
jukebox from scratch, build homes and businesses from the roof
to the front door. Uncover special decorations and patterns as
you explore the growing town. From the furniture and objects to
the buildings to the town as a whole, each of your creations is
unique. In MySims, what you make … makes all the difference!
Recommended for: Children who enjoy
simulations, ages 8-11.
Why do we recommend this game? My Sims is a
positive and non-violent environment for children who enjoy
building, planning, and relatively easygoing gameplay.
[For more information, or to buy:
MySims at Amazon.com]
The Simpsons Game - Wii
 This
game surprised us in a pleasant way! To date, we haven't found
a lot to love about Simpsons games, but this one plays true to
the franchise. Players feel very much a part of Simpsons
episodes as they play as their favorite characters.
Product Description
In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting,
all-new powers to defend their home town from rising chaos.
While the Simpsons have general abilities that can be used to
fight opponents, interact with environments, and finish puzzles;
each one has been imbued with special abilities that are unique
to their personalities. These abilities grow and change as they
progress through the story to battle tougher and tougher enemies
in their quest to save Springfield! To help the Simpsons, gamers
must journey through their home town (as well as vast worlds
beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their
way through parodies of multiple popular games. 100% original
script from the writers of the show with 4 distinct acts divided
into 16 episodes and over 8,000 lines of dialogue. The
open-world Springfield was designed as a central locale to jump
into episodes with iconic locations to visit, characters to be
visited and interact with, and hundreds of collectibles to be
found. With parodies of the video game industry, pop culture and
current events, the game has the same gut wrenching hilarity as
the show. Co-op Play - With two members of The Simpsons family
involved in each episode, all episodes can be played
cooperatively. ESRB Rated T for Teen.
Recommended for: Simpsons teen fans.
The somewhat irreverent humor is on par with the show.
Why do we recommend this game? As long as
families don't object to the Simpsons show, they are sure to
enjoy this engaging game.
[For more information, or to buy:
The Simpsons Game
for the Wii at Amazon.com]
Carnival Games - Wii
 Kids
take part in 20 carnival-style mini-games, many of which
capitalize on the unique Wii remote features. Kids enjoy
customizing characters and collecting carnival prizes.
Open-ended fun.
Product Description
Carnival Games brings home all the excitement and fanfare of a
day at the carnival. All the fun and games of a day at a
carnival is yours -- without spending a lot of money or dealing
with annoying crowds. Play fun multi-player games and collect
prizes, just like at a real carnival.
Recommended for: Children and
families, ages 6+.
Why do we recommend this game? It's fun
whether kids play solo or with others. Good clean fun for
families.
[For more information, or to buy:
Carnival Games for the Wii at Amazon.com]
Mario and Sonic at the Olympics Games - Wii
 Kids
compete against friends or AI in this fun sports game for the
Wii starring two favorite characters, Mario and Sonic. Kids can
choose to play as Mario or Sonic characters, or their own Mii
characters, and compete is such events as swimming, trampoline,
table tennis, skeet shooting, and much more. New games are
unlocked as kids advance.
Product Description
Two of the most beloved icons in the world, Mario and Sonic, are
joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Developed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, this momentous
agreement marks the first time these two renowned stars have
appeared together in a game. The game's all-star cast of
characters including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails
and more. Innovative usage of the Wii control system to maneuver
your favorite character allows players to race the likes of
Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, leap over the high jump or
churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much
sought-after Olympic gold medal. With multiplayer capability up
to four people, the stage is set for Olympic excitement with
Mario and Sonic! ESRB Rated E for Everyone.
Recommended for: Children and
families, ages 6+.
Why do we recommend this game? Families who
love the physical aspect of the Wii system will be happy to know
that kids get a workout as they play this game's fun collection
of sports games.
[For more information, or to buy:
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for the Wii at Amazon.com]
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