Game Review: iCarly 2 (DS)
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Posted on November 28th, 2010 by
iCarly is a super popular live action sitcom on Nickelodeon. Carly and her friends host their own Webcast, with plenty of laughs and lessons along the way. Now you can hang out with Carly and her pals and help them make their Web show with iCarly 2 on DS.
Game Review: Tony Hawk: Shred (Wii, 360, PS3)
Posted on November 27th, 2010 by
Last year, Tony Hawk: Ride took the video game world by storm. The game, based around a skateboard controller, polarized the gaming community as some loved the higher level of interactivity and others didn’t like the new direction the franchise had taken. I missed out on last year’s controversy, but was recently able to play around with the sequel, Tony Hawk: Shred. I don’t know what jaded, hardcore video gamers might have to say, but Tony Hawk: Shred is an excellent addition to any family’s gaming repertoire. I reviewed the game on the Wii console and its multiple casual play modes to skateboard or snowboard fit right in with the whole Wii gaming ethos. It is the “Rock Band” of skateboarding, immersing players in the fun and excitement of boarding without any of the effort and risk of the real thing.
Game Review: Monster Jam: Path of Destruction (Wii)
Posted on November 26th, 2010 by
Monster Jam: Path of Destruction for Wii lets you drive your favorite real-life monster trucks in various stadium events. But is the game a real car crusher or a stick in the mud? Read on to find out:
Game Review: Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2011 (Wii)
Posted on November 24th, 2010 by
Around this time of year, with all the feasts and candy and desserts, it can be easy to get out of shape and pack on some poundage. But now, fitness expert Jillian Michaels is here to help. Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2011 features Wii Balance Board and MotionPlus support, as well as an all-new Mission Mode.
Game Review: Just Dance Kids (Wii)
Posted on November 23rd, 2010 by
As a follow up to the recent release of Just Dance 2, the folks at Ubisoft just released Just Dance Kids, targeted at the younger age set. With nearly the same gameplay as the previous titles, Just Dance Kids is a great game for families looking for a similar dance experience but with more age appropriate songs and lyrics. The disc features songs for the very young, like the hamster song, the chicken dance, and songs from the popular Wiggles and Yo Gabba Gabba shows. It also has broader classics that might even appeal to adults like YMCA and Surfin’ USA (although they are all rerecorded by kids singing.) With kid-friendly tunes and slightly easier choreography, Just Dance Kids is sure to be a hit in household full of kids, tweens, or even early teens.
Game Review: Dora’s Cooking Club (DS)
Posted on November 23rd, 2010 by
Cooking video games are all the rage lately, but sometimes they can be a little frustrating for younger gamers. Now the littlest chefs in your family can have their own cooking game starring Nick Jr.’s starlet Dora the Explorer. Join Dora as she helps her family prepare for the Favorite Foods Festival in Dora’s Cooking Club for DS.
Game Review: Art Academy (DS)
Posted on November 22nd, 2010 by
Nintendo continues to expand its line of non-game software for its portable DS system. The latest entry into the field is Art Academy, a program that provides drawing tools and a series of lessons on how to use them. While it is a recent release as a cartridge game, most of the content previously appeared in a pair of downloadable titles available for the DSi system. In Art Academy, users draw pictures using pencils of several levels of hardness as well as a full set of paints and brushes. Pictures can be created in a free paint mode, derived from photos taken with the DSi camera, or created with guidance through any of the series of lessons included with the program.
It’s on like Donk…er, a Stubborn Monkey!
Posted on November 22nd, 2010 by
In honor of the recently released Donkey Kong Country Returns, I thought I’d do a retrospective blog on the big gorilla and his many games and other appearances.
Game Review: Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure (Wii)
Posted on November 21st, 2010 by
It’s almost time for Dora’s birthday party, but a twisty wind has blown Dora and Boots to Wizzle Land inside a story book. Can your kids help Dora find the Wishing Wizzle so they can be wished out of the book and make it to the party on time? Watch out for that mean ol’ witch! Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure for Wii is best described as your child’s first 2-D platform jumping video game adventure (click here for the review of the DS version).
Game Review: Mega Bloks: Diego’s Build and Rescue (DS)
Posted on November 20th, 2010 by
Dora’s cousin Diego rescues all sorts of animals in his Nick Jr. spinoff show: Go! Diego, Go! Now your kids can have fun helping Diego in a new DS game that combines the adventures from his show with the building fun of Mega Bloks toys.
