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Activision’s Nintendo DS TransFormers Ultimate Autobots Edition Combo Pack

December 12, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Another title we received from Activision was the TransFormers Ultimate Autobots Edition, perfect for little boys who love Trans Formers which is my little red head of course. He used this game as one of the games he played while traveling to Texas for my sister’s wedding.

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This Ultimate Edition contains Transformers Revenge of the Fallen:

Delivering extensive control, gamers can select from the largest, most diverse range of playable Transformers ever – each with distinct personalities, abilities and weaponry – and jump straight into action as they instantly switch between robot, vehicle and weapon modes to fight for the preservation of all mankind. In addition, for the first time in the Transformers universe, players can also fight the epic war between Autobots and Decepticons online in explosive multiplayer combat.

The Story
Set a few years after the defeat of Megatron in the first game/movie, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Autobots reveals that the threat from the Decepticons is in fact, far from ended. Since the time of the epic and apparently not so final battle between the two Transformer leaders, Decepticons have started popping up again all over Earth in alarming numbers. And now, a mysterious object from space seems destined to shift the balance of power and give the upper hand to the Decepticons. Transformers_RevengeOfTheFallen_DS_1

Mission-centric Gameplay
Gameplay in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Autobots is structured around varied mission play. The variety in these missions comes from the fact that the available play options both parallel the events of the movie at times, as well as focus on events unique to the game. During these missions players will be able to play as a variety of different Transformers, and with success in mission play will be able to unlock additional Transformers and earn points used to upgrade their selected faction. Playable characters include: Optimus Prime, Iron Hide, Breakaway, Bumblebee, and Ratchet. In addition, the game features a simple control toggle that not only allows for quick switching between mech, vehicle and weapon forms, but also allows for a more easy learning curve of the acrobatic moves from the movie.

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  • The Choice is Yours – Players can step into the shoes of their favorite Autobots, such as Optimus Prime, Iron Hide, Breakaway, Bumblebee, and Ratchet, along with new characters making their first appearance in a game. As they proceed, players will unlock additional missions and items creating a whole new experience with each character chosen.
  • Outmaneuver Your Opponents – Instantaneously convert from a colossal robot to a dynamic land or air vehicle such as a diesel truck, sports car, military chopper or fighter jet. New, ultra-fluid transformations can be performed in-motion anytime and anywhere, allowing players to strategically propel through and decimate hordes of enemies with incredible agility.
  • Autobot-centric Action – Unique DS exclusive Autobot-centric storyline, missions and characters.
  • Online Multiplayer – Compete with up to 4 players via Wi-Fi connection, including those playing the companion DS game Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons.
  • Demolish Your Enemies – Each Transformer can unleash a unique array of assaults on its enemies ranging from powerful missile attacks and rapid-fire chain guns to explosive energy blasts and visceral melee strikes, allowing players to pick from a variety of weapons and moves in their character’s arsenal that deliver diverse gameplay in every brutal encounter.
  • Intense, Heroic Missions – Every second is precious as players drive, fly, fight and blast their way through gripping, pulse-pounding levels straight from the film and beyond to determine the ultimate fate of the world.

And It also contains Transformers Dark of the Moon Autobots

Change the Fight

It has been three years since Megatron and the Decepticons last threatened the world. Earth’s leaders believe that Megatron has fled the planet in defeat-but Optimus Prime knows better. An alien transmission is intercepted, exposing Megatron’s plan to spread chaos and fear among the humans, and unleash the ultimate Decepticon assassin: Shockwave. The Autobots must hunt Megatron, neutralize Shockwave, and save their new home from total destruction at the hands of the Decepticons. Transformers_DarkOfTheMoon_DS_1

Game Features

  • Transformers_DarkOfTheMoon_DS_2New Stealth Force for Vehicular Combat – Change the battle and instantly convert to a third, hybrid form that combines the weapons and firepower of robot mode with the agility and maneuverability of vehicle mode.
  • The Prequel Experience – Experience the gripping battles and heart-pumping moments that occur before Michael Bay’s upcoming blockbuster film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
  • Unique Single Player Campaign – Unique single player Autobot-centric campaign.
  • Multiplayer – Special multiplayer mode giving you the option to play as your favorite Decepticons.
  • Shockwave – Unravel Megantron’s plan to unleash the ultimate Decepticon assassin, Shockwave.
  • Play Both Sides – Play both sides as the iconic Autobot and Decepticon Transformers characters.
  • Character Classes – Jet, Truck or Car – Choose from three distinct character class chassis and unique weapon loadouts to create your own Transformer character.
  • Level Up Your Character – Earn experience points in every match and unlock new character skills and abilities.

Filed Under: Video Games Tagged With: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Transformers Ultimate Autobots, Transformers, Video Games

D3 Publisher Presents DreamWorks Madagascar 3 The Video Game on Nintendo DS

July 28, 2012 by Momstart 6 Comments

In Madagascar 3: The Video Game, adventure with the entire cast of Madagascar including Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe come back for a fantastic game for you to find a way home under the perfect cover: a traveling circus. These guys are still cracking up together!!!

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Players will take a wild journey above and beyond the wacky storyline of the movie in a new side-scrolling/platform adventure. Experience the excitement of the circus as you complete challenging and sometimes suspiciously zany missions given to you by the Penguins, explore the streets of Europe as you collect ticket stubs to unlock amazing circus abilities, and dazzle the crowd with extraordinary acts fit only for a Madagascar-style circus extravaganza! All the Madagascar friends are along for the ride in this comedic circus adventure including King Julien, Maurice and Mort, the Penguins, plus their new circus pals Stefano the sea lion, Vitaly the Siberian tiger, Sonya the bear, and Gia the jaguar.

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Game Features

  • imagePlay as your favorite Madagascar Characters – Play in the role of your favorite Madagascar characters including Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe in a wild circus adventure across some of the most iconic European locations from the movie and beyond.
  • Bring the exciting Madagascar circus to Life – Perform show-stopping circus acts and experience the thrill of the show through fun circus mini-games and dazzle the crowd with an amazing ensemble of daring acrobatics and extraordinary stunts!
  • Experience a wild new adventure – Jump, swim, and soar across multiple challenges that puts your favorite Madagascar friends exploring some of Europe’s most famous locations. Perform wild circus stunts, put up posters, and create hype for your circus performance, all while avoiding those pesky animal control officers and take your favorite crew back home to The Big Apple.

we received sample to donate to charity.

Filed Under: Video Games Tagged With: dreamworks, Madagascar 3, Nintendo DS, video game

D3 Publisher Presents iCarly GroovyFoodie Nintendo DS

July 28, 2012 by Momstart 4 Comments

Nickelodeon’s hit tween show iCarly is still going strong as children love watching other children doing something empowering like putting together their own hit internet TV show. It’s fun, interesting and humorous. From TV to DS, comes iCarly GroovyFoodie by the publishers I know and love D3 Publisher.

iCarly: Groovy Foodie! on Nintendo DS  is a riveting action puzzle game, based on the wildly popular Nickelodeon television series, iCarly, available exclusively for the Nintendo DS ™. In iCarly: Groovy Foodie!, Carly and Sam get into mischief at a local hot dog stand and could face time in juvie, unless they complete community service by feeding the citizens of Seattle! Play as the duo and help them out of trouble by serving wacky dishes to crazy customers in a fast-paced, action puzzle game that dishes out all the random hilarity from the show!

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Game Features

  • Img2Prepare endless dishes and serve them to quirky customers before time runs out!
  • Interact with the entire iCarly cast and earn special upgrades to have Sam trigger "Random Dancing," see Gibby charge shirtless into lines of customers, and more!
  • "Battle" 20 types of crazy hungry customers including costumed web mascots, troublesome goop throwing students, and intimidating prisoners from King County Prison!
  • Serve more than 20 imaginative food creations including Spaghetti Tacos, Doughnuts on a Stick, and Fudge Balls!
  • Match wits with characters like arch nemesis Nevel Papperman, mean teacher Ms. Francine Briggs, Lewbert the nasty doorman and T-Bo as they bring the pressure to serve with extra special panache.
  • Enjoy frantic fun in five locations from the iCarly show, including the popular Groovy Smoothie, Webicon, Ridgeway High School, King County Prison, and Crown Ridge Mall!
  • Explore an abundant variety of dishes to serve in Spencer’s customizable food prep guide and create your menu at the start of each location!
  • Utilize Freddie’s customer database to understand the unique preferences of each customer and concoct the perfect strategy to feed the crowd!
  • Master your serving skills and earn up to 50 game achievements to unlock bonus content like special abilities, additional dishes, helper utilities, and other awesome upgrades from Gibby’s shop!

Filed Under: Video Games Tagged With: DS, GroovyFoodie, iCarly, iCarly GroovyFoodie, Nintendo DS, video game, video game review

Ben 10 Toy Line Up & D3 Ben 10 Galactic Racing Nintendo DS

November 14, 2011 by Momstart 181 Comments

I had quite a unique opportunity when Time To Play invited me to their Time To Play Holiday Showcase two months ago. At that time it was really hard for me to start thinking about Christmas but here I am now ready and already feeling a bit behind in Holiday Shopping. Ben 10 is a special treat for our family because it’s the most memorable time our family had as a family as far as blogging trips go. My kids still talk about the trip D3 took us on to introduce us to their Holiday Christmas Line Up a few years ago, and that included Ben 10. So I had to share the Ben 10 Toy Line up for 2011 along with the newest D3 Video game Ben 10 Galactic Racing.

Bandai’s new line of toys based on BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN, the hit boys action property which, now in its sixth year, continues to grow and find new fans each year and here is this year’s highlights.

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(BANDAI AMERICA/Ages 6 years and up/Suggested Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Now)

Wield the most powerful weapon in the universe. State of the art battle gear is at your fingertips with this multi-function piece of alien tech which features sounds, lights and voices. Kids can convert the high-tech case into five different toys, each with different play patterns: Deluxe Blaster, Mini Blaster, Super Decoder, X-Ray Scanner and Multi Scope.

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(BANDAI AMERICA/Ages 6 years and up/Suggested Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Now)

Now kids can have all their favorite alien voices at their command with the new Ultimate Chest Badge. With a turn of a dial and a smack to the badge like Ben, they can hear the voice of their favorite characters from the Ben 10 Alien Force or Ben 10 Ultimate Alien series. The Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Chest Badge features 14 alien voices and spikes eject when the unity is pressed indicating Ultimate Alien mode.

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(BANDAI AMERICA/Ages 6 years and up/Suggested Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Now)

The most advanced and aesthetically designed Ultimatrix to date. The detailed inlay of the watch and translucent materials let the wearer see the inner workings while being able to search for Azmuth’s secret signature. The newest Ultimatrix displays a sequence of lights and futuristic sounds allowing its owner to imagine the ultimate Ben 10 transformation! The Ben 10 Ultimate Ultimatrix features lights and sounds and is signed by Azmuth.

Ben 10 Revolution Ultimatrix

(BANDAI AMERICA/Ages 6 years and up/Suggested Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Now)

Spin into action and defeat evil aliens with the new Revolution Ultimatrix. The device comes with two Ultimate Alien mini figures that can be interchanged on the top provided. Place the top in the Ultimatrix, wind it up and set your favorite aliens spinning into action! The Revolution Ultimatrix also features an LED light to make the mini figures glow. The Product comes with two Ultimate Alien figures, Ultimate Big Chill and Ultimate Cannonbolt, and three evil alien cut-outs for target practice.

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Collection 4” Figures

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(BANDAI AMERICA/Ages 6 years and up/Suggested Retail Price: $6.99/Available: Now)

The Ultimatrix has gone Haywire and has mixed up the alien DNA! The new Haywire Action Figure series features Ultimate Aliens with unique DNA mixtures that have color mash-ups. Each 4” Haywire or normal Ultimate Alien figure comes with a mini figure. Other 4” figures come alone or with an accessory. Kids can place the mini alien figure on top of the Revolution Ultimatrix (sold separately), crank it up, and release to watch your favorite alien spin into action!

The Ben 10 Galactic Racing Game, this time featuring the Nintendo DS

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So all of the basic information is the same about D3’s Ben 10 Galactic Racing video game as the previous post I wrote. It’s the same premise, but made smaller and was harder for me to play. The Kids had no problem with it.

Key Features

  • Become a Champion! – Select a character and compete against opponents in a circuit of action-packed, high-speed races in increasingly challenging tracks filled with offensive and defensive pick-ups, where players earn awards along the way.
  • Enjoy a BEN 10 Multiplayer Experience Like Never Before – The first BEN 10 racing game allows players to compete against up to three friends to become the champion racer.
  • Race as Your Favorite Characters – Players can race as Ben, who can transform into aliens mid-race, or as other characters from the BEN 10 universe, each of which can use unique attacks themed to that character’s abilities. New alien hero Fasttrack makes his video game debut and as a DS exclusive, play as popular alien hero Diamondhead.
  • Fun and Challenging Grand Prix Tracks – Players can burn rubber on more than 12 distinct race tracks on three massive worlds. Players can also race in 12 fun karts, some based on vehicles seen in the BEN 10 series.
  • Exceptional Level of Authenticity – The game is based on the phenomenally-successful Cartoon Network original animated BEN 10 series and the game’s art style, sound effects and music are 100% authentic to the show.

 

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, LT.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

We received samples.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: Ben 10, Ben 10 Revolution Ultimatrix, Ben 10 Tech Blaster, Ben 10 Toy Line Up, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Chest Badge, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Collection 4” Figures, Cartoon Network, D3, galactic racing, Nintendo DS

Hudson’s Beyblade Metal Fusion Nintendo DS Giveaway

April 14, 2011 by Momstart 149 Comments

Hudson sent us a copy of Beyblade Metal Fusion for Nintendo DS a few months ago and it’s still sitting on my table to be reviewed unopened. So I’ve been trying to decide what to do with it. I’ve finally made a decision. Thursday’s are the day that I list a lot of giveaways and I’ve just decided to give this away too. DS games are hard for me to review because it’s hard for me to get a turn with what the kids call the red computer, AKA the Nintendo DS. Plus, my husband takes it to work with. Check out the product description from Hudson:

Fans of the hit animated action TV series BEYBLADE:  Metal Fusion will not have to wait long for their chance to be recognized among the top Beyblading champions from the show.  Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, will bring BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress to Wii™ this holiday season along with BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion for the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems.

The action is more thrilling than ever with BEYBLADE:  Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress for Wii.  The game features a complete game-specific story with the original characters from the show.  Players find themselves in the midst of a disappearance of the world’s most powerful Beybladers.  Sucked into a giant fortress, players must battle robot bladers and discover the mystery behind the abduction.

BEYBLADE:  Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress is equipped with four-player “Battle Mode” competition allowing players to face off against three other human or AI controlled enemies, or play co-operatively with allies.  By using the Wii Remote™, players can save and carry the blades created to friends’ houses for competition.  With customizable stadiums, players can choose from a variety of terrains and shapes for battle.  Players will also have the chance to become the No. 1 Beyblader by utilizing special attacks and winning strategies.  The television series from Nelvana and d-rights Inc. launched in Canada in May 2010 on YTV and debuted in the United States on Cartoon Network in June.

BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion – Battle Fortress and BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion will be shown at San Diego Comic-Con International from July 22-25, 2010 alongside Konami Digital Entertainment titles in Booth 3713.

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Hudson’s Beyblade Metal Fusion Nintendo DS

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Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: Beyblade, hudson, hudson entertainment, Metal Fusion, Nintendo DS, video game

I Spy Universe Nintendo DS Video Game Review & Giveaway

August 30, 2010 by Momstart 87 Comments

The I Spy Universe for the Nintendo DS is a game of find me if you can with your eyes. Scholastic has been making I Spy books that have been enjoyed by millions for years and now they bring you I Spy in space with I Spy Universe.

I love riddles and this game is full of them. You are given a riddle that indicates something you are searching for. Each item that you are searching for will bring you one step closer to fixing a broken generator that will re-fire the sun. Wow, sounds like you are in charge of saving the Universe here, well you are! There are 12 different areas to explore and some of the images actually come from the books we all know and love. The game is aimed at children but since I’m around them all the time and love riddle, I feel like it was made for me too!

Description:

IspyBlast off to save the I SPY Universe!
The sun is fading and your help is needed to re-fire and restore it’s glimmering light again! Only the generator on-board your rocket can save the sun. To power the generator, travel the depths of the universe to solve I SPY riddles to collect the 36 pieces to fix the generator! Along the way, earn fuel for your space travels by playing 6 brain-teasing puzzles.
Key Features:
– Space-themed gameplay immerses players with 12 planets bursting with I SPY riddles and games.
– Unlock and solve I SPY riddles while collecting objects to light the sun and save the universe.
– 36 I SPY riddles set against 12 photo-realistic I SPY scenes offer over 400 objects to search and find.
– Six logic puzzles challenge players and unlock new planets to explore in the universe.
– Hint feature assists players in solving riddles and finding the most challenging objects.
– View picture riddles at full-screen, read or listen to riddles and save up to four games!
Platform: Nintendo DS

 

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I Spy Universe Nintendo DS

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Leave me a comment telling me about your favorite Scholastic Video Game

 

This game was received by Scholastic and I thank them for sending me a product to review.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: I Spy, ispy, Nintendo DS, scholastic, video game review

The Scooby-Doo Mystery Movie Sweepstakes, DVD, and Video Game #giveaway

March 12, 2010 by Momstart 531 Comments

The Scooby-Doo Mystery Movie Sweepstakes is in support of the highly successful Scooby-Doo! Zoinks Points program, offering fans a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to visit the set of the new live-action Scooby-Doo movie.

Fans of Scooby-Doo can visit www.ScoobyDooSweeps.com and enter by March 31, 2010. The grand prize winner and three guests will win a trip to Los Angeles and have the opportunity to take a VIP tour of the set of the new Scooby-Doo movie, experience the excitement of filmmaking first hand, view actual film sets and possibly meet the cast. The top 10 first-prize packages will include a Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins DVD and a Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS version of the Scooby-Doo First Frights game.

 

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The new Scooby-Doo film is a follow-up to last fall’s hit Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins and features the returning cast of Nick Palatas (Shaggy), Kate Melton (Daphne), Hayley Kiyoko (Velma) and Robbie Amell (Fred) .

Scooby-Doo Zoinks Points, a consumer rewards program available at www.zoinkspoints.com, is the first program of its kind. It offers fans the opportunity to download and access free, exclusive online content with the purchase of all Scooby-Doo licensed products.  Users have access to a vast and ever-expanding collection of online and downloadable content, including custom Scooby-Doo online games, video clips, wallpapers, screen savers, podcasts and more.

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· Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins on DVD

· Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS version of the Scooby-Doo! First Frights game

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Tell me who your favorite Scooby-Doo Character is

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The contest will run until March 26th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

The information in this post was provided to me by Warner Brothers, they are also providing the giveaway. I did not receive any compensation.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: DVD giveaway, First Frights Wii, Nintendo DS, Scooby Doo The Mystery Begins, Scooby-Doo, video game giveaway

Rooms: the main building Preview

March 4, 2010 by Momstart 1 Comment

Thanks to Fortyseven Communications on behalf of Hudson Entertainment I received a demo copy of Rooms for the Wii. I popped it in and gave it a shot. This is my preview:

Game Description:

Rooms_Titlesheet_Licensee In Rooms, players use various items and the guidance of their host, Mr. Book, to navigate a series of surreal mansions.  With the right combination of intellect, strategy and various objects, players must carefully shift pieces in the current room around, in a manner similar to slide puzzles, to keep moving forward.  Players are also rewarded with a bonus if the background is placed correctly.  With more than 100 rooms and a level editor to create even more, players will be enjoying their own unique puzzle adventure for ages to come.  

 

 

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Rooms: the main building launches March 23 for the Wii and DS for $29.99.

Playing the Game:

Rooms took me a little bit to get into. I felt like the introduction was just a little bit too long. I had to keep hitting the A button to continue the conversation.

The Introduction:

There is a boy and he finds a gift. When he opens the gift it transports him to a new world and he runs into the book. The book is his guide and is going to help him reach the exit. The kid just wants to go back home but follows the instructions hoping to get done soon.

The Play:

The object is to get to the final room. It’s a puzzle game, you have to find a key to unlock rooms and then go from puzzle piece to puzzle piece until you can get to the exit. Each level adds a stage of difficulty and objects get in the way.

There are things to help you along the way but to continue to gain these you have to defeat more levels. With each level you get to a new room and closer to the exit. Just remember, if you enter a room with water in it you will drown. I died very quickly because I wasn’t thinking and entered a room full of water.

There will be more options for play but they are locked down until later in March.

My Thoughts:

As I stated above, I didn’t like the feel of the introduction and almost put the game down. I’m happy that I didn’t though because I love puzzle games. I’m addicted to puzzle games. You know, I would be playing puzzle games all day long if only I didn’t have children or a life. My other thoughts are that this would be better on the DS, and it is available on the DS in addition to the Wii. I would prefer the closer screen and smaller play area for this game. I would also be interested in testing out the level editor. That sounds like a whole lot of fun.

Features

•    Designed for Nintendo: Point and Click Controls that are perfect for the Nintendo Wii Remote™ and the Nintendo DS Stylus™.
•    Play inside of intuitive and amusing rooms as you use objects and your wits to escape from it.
•    Over 100+ rooms to go through as you make your way through the buildings of this mystifying world.
•    Includes a Level Editor to create your own levels!

Platform Specific Features:

Wii

Two player competition.  Square off against another player: Items in rooms are placed so that you are racing against the opponent as they try to exit the room first. Players cannot enter the opponent’s area but the exit for both players is the same

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Create AND share your levels: You have all the objects necessary to build your level from the beginning. Brag about the quality of the levels you’ve created by sharing them with your friends!

Filed Under: review, Video Games Tagged With: DS, hudson entertainment, Nintendo DS, Rooms, video game preview, Wii

Pony Friends 2 Wii and Nintendo DS 5 Copies #giveaway

February 20, 2010 by Momstart 415 Comments

ponyfriends2 On February 23, Eidos Interactive is releasing the sequel to the top selling DS Game Pony Friends, Pony Friends 2. I am not receiving anything for this giveaway so I’m just going to be posting the information and photos they sent me. I’m happy to do this, and look up the game before saying yes. There are some great reviews of the first game and the new one. Here are a few Examples:

 

 

 

 

metacritic Pony Friends review – one of them is from a 13 year old girl that loved the game.

Gamespot Pony Friends 2 review – not a lot of reviews because it isn’t even out yet. 😉

 

Overview

PONY FRIENDS 2 allows players to create their perfect pony and take part in a comprehensive range of fun activities. Featuring 12 ponies (four new breeds), each with different personalities, players can customize every aspect of their appearance. Taking special care of their pony to keep it clean and healthy, players can take it on trail rides across different landscapes and environments. Grab the reins, photograph wildlife and unlock countless secrets on the journey.

PONY FRIENDS 2 features an exciting competitive mode across all formats. Players can compete in races and trick competitions alone or with friends on Wii and DS. Trade ponies and even talk to them on Nintendo DS!

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Features

  • Race, compete and trade with your friends: Enter race and trick competitions to win trophies! Experience multiplayer racing and trick competitions on Wii.
  • Explore 25 diverse trails, befriend wild ponies and photograph wildlife to discover secrets: Take the reins and ride your pony on a range of trails and through open areas, alone or with a friend. Photograph a variety of wild animals and earn the friendship of wild ponies.
  • Earn new accessories and create a special look for your pony: Choose and personalize your ponies and trade with friends!
  • Discover the PONY FRIENDS world and get to know your ponies at your own pace: There’s always something new to explore. Groom and take care of your pony to keep it happy. Talk to your pony on DS and watch how it responds to your voice!     

Screenshots:

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PONY FRIENDS 2 is rated E (Everyone). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. PONY FRIENDS 2 is now available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $29.99 for Wii and $19.99 for DS. The official website can be found at http://www.ponyfriends.com/.

 

Pony Friends 2 is available on the PC, DS and Wii. I have 3 DS and 2 Wii copies to giveaway.

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Please visit Eidos Interacltive and tell me what other game they make you would love to play.

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The contest will run until March 8th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

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Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: DS, Eidos Interactive, giveaway, Nintendo DS, PC game, Pony Friends 2 review, Pony Friends review, video game giveaway, Wii

Video Game Gift Guide

November 27, 2009 by Momstart 3 Comments

I work with quite a few different video game companies right now and wanted to do a Holiday Gift Guide just for them.

Scholastic:

Meet Winter the DolphinWinter’s Tail:Take an exciting journey on your Nintendo DS and learn about the real-life story of Winter the Dolphin.  Based on the Scholastic Book from the #1 New York Times Best Selling Authors of Owen & Mzee, the game includes the fully interactive book “Winter’s Tail” read by the authors Juliana, Isabella and Craig Hatkoff.  The game will tell Winter’s story in a variety of ways – both in storybook format and by using mini-games to illustrate important points

HerInteractive Games:

clip_image001Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy, players become Nancy Drew as she heads undercover at an elite all-girls boarding school to discover the culprit behind threatening notes and dangerous accidents that seem to be targeted towards the academy’s valedictorian candidates.  Immersing themselves in the boarding school culture, players will explore the campus, help other girls with projects and navigate the social scene.  To build the case, players will also surreptitiously snoop through dorm rooms and snap cell phone pictures of evidence they come across.

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Dragonology, the video game, will bring the book’s magical world of dragons to life in an absorbing and exciting interactive adventure for younger gamers. Embarking on a journey to become a Master of Dragonology, players learn ancient dragon tracking techniques and travel to exotic locations to study, protect and preserve these dangerous and secretive creatures. Through 16 exciting mini-games, gamers can play with and fly their own rescued European Dragon while discovering five other rare species of dragon, including the Frost, Asian Lung and Mexican Ampithere.

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Allies_02 Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow, developed by tri-Crescendo, the studio behind the acclaimed Eternal Sonata, will be available exclusively on Nintendo DS in the Spring of 2010. The game continues the series’ contemporary approach to traditional Japanese role-playing games and is set two years after the original 2007 Blue Dragon story. You can find out more about Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow by visiting www.d3publisher.com.

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Based on the new TheCW4Kids live action TV series, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight is an intense action-packed hero game where players will have the opportunity to experience the exciting Kamen Rider adventure firsthand. The players will be able to play as all 13 Kamen Riders, each with their own unique Advent Cards and unique abilities in multiple game modes allowing the players to fight head to head or fight tons of enemies as you explore Ventara and stop the menacing plot of General Xaviax.

 

 

 

 

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image  Family Party 30 Great Games: Outdoor Fun: Martial Arts Mania! Be a Karate expert! 
Team Sports Minigames! Home run derbies, quarterback skills challenges, and soccer scoring challenges.  Individual Athletics! New climbing, running, and balance games 
Incredible Variety! Mazes, Martians, and much More!

 

Astro Boy: The MovieAstro Boy: The Video Game ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, players become the iconic hero, Astro Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army.  Utilizing Astro’s entire arsenal of iconic weapons and abilities–Finger Lasers, Arm Cannon, Butt Machine Guns and Drill Attacks, players will battle hordes of robot enemies and colossal bosses including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and the mysterious Surface.  Using an intuitive combat system that adds depth to gameplay, players will experience classic platform action and exhilarating flight combat levels as they use Astro’s unique rocket boosters to hover, avoid enemies and zip out of the way of danger.  For more information on ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, including game features, screenshots, and videos, please visit: www.AstroBoytheVideogame.com.

 

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Nerf N-Strike Elite for WiiNerf N-Strike Elite. Much improved over the first Nerf video game by EA. This one has more of a purpose as you and your partner reach goals to get to the next part of the game, using your nerf gun.

 

 

SimAnimals Africa Wii LionsSims Animals. Journey to the heart of Africa where you control the wild kingdom! Interact with exotic animals in the wild including lions, elephants, gorillas and more as you explore the jungles and savannas of Africa. Discover the animals’ secret abilities. Solve challenges to earn new items, animals, and levels. Collect unique items to receive badges. Get in touch with your wild side and discover the ultimate secret of the kingdom with SimAnimals Africa!

 

Image 3Littlest Pet Shop Friends video game on Nintendo DS and Wii brings the party to you with a new cast of quirky pets and their best friends. You’ll get to deliver invitations, serve up cake and ice cream, and style out your pets as you prepare for the LPS party of the year!

Littlest Pet Shop Online is an exciting, safe, all-new virtual world where your kids can play fun games, customize their pets and decorate their pets’ home, connect with friends, and make new ones too! Your kids will experience LPS like never before!

Co-op gameplay screen in 'BOOM BLOX Bash Party'Boom Blox Bash Party. Explore exciting new themed worlds with unique physics and dramatic visuals. Create chaos, watching puzzles and explosions unfold, while drifting under water, or floating in zero gravity. For even more strategic destruction, BOOM BLOX Bash Party also features all-new Blox, tools and characters. Experiment with the explosive and infectious Virus Blox, or the ever-moving Conveyor Blox. Experiment with new shapes like Cylinders and Wedges, or use the new Cannon and Slingshot toys to sling and launch blox. Even the new cast of characters is in on the action. Grab hold of the characters and send them flying. They are just like Blox now, so you can topple, bash and sling them like never before.

 

HarrypotterHarry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Like earlier video game releases in the Harry Potter franchise, the action in Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince the Video Game revolves around the exploration of Hogwarts and the action that results from what you uncover. The game features a variety of play modes and unique features. During their adventures, players will have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince

Spore Hero Coverart.pngSpore Hero. My whole family liked trying out the game and creating your creature is the most part of the game. As you go around the planet and discovering things and fighting other creatures (most of them just need to have the affects of the red meteor removed) you gain more body parts. As you gain more body parts you gain more powers and abilities. Each body part is capable of doing something else a hero needs the ability to do. My 2 year old’s only compliant was there was not enough purple. It is much more fun that Spore for the PC.

 

 

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In The Sims 3, get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief! I think they have made it easier to play. I liked setting up my sim or rather watching my husband do it. He created our entire family, and my daughter of course picked out as much purple as she could. You can create lifelike Sims with a unique personality and take them anywhere in the neighborhood. Select from dozens of personality traits such as brave, artistic, kleptomaniac, clumsy, and romantic.

 

 

 

Callout one image caption Need for Speed NITRO delivers the thrill of high-speed racing to all types of gamers with exciting gameplay, accessible controls, and competitive multiplayer events including four player co-op career mode.  Featuring an incredibly deep yet intuitive visual customization system, Need for Speed NITRO lets players hit the streets in style with their personalized dream car. Recently crowned IGN’s “Best Racing Game” on the Wii and Nintendo DS at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, Need for Speed NITRO is this holiday’s most fun and exciting arcade racing game.

GI Joe Rise of Cobra. G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra for all major video game consoles will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie, from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro, leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.  The game will feature 16 playable characters – including 4 unlockable COBRA characters – each with unique abilities and weapons.  Adding to the adrenaline rush will be an intense single-screen co-op mode allowing two players to easily unite as a team in a classic struggle between good and evil to defeat the powers of COBRA.

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