Mercury Meltdown Revolution Video Game

You know the old “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question? Well, with Mercury Meltdown Revolution (MMR), it might be hard to figure out which came first, MMR or the Wii. The answer is that this very entertaining puzzle game first started out on the PSP, but there was always something missing: tilt control. The Wii video game system brings this tilt control, and the implementation is natural and perfect. Okay, enough gushing about the controls. Let me tell you about the game. If you have ever broken a mercury thermometer, you know how mercury behaves. It is … Continue reading

Review: Boom Blox Video Game

Think of Jenga with beavers. That will give you some idea about the Steven Spielberg game, Boom Blox. Boom Blox sets you in a far off land that would make any cubist proud. Your goal is to manipulate blocks (or blox) by knocking them down, grabbing them, pushing them, exploding them, shooting them, hosing them down, or building with them. This is all in the name of helping out small square animals that gleefully hop up and down when you win and sadly shake their heads when you lose. The characters names are cutsey and include the Bahhs, a sheep … Continue reading

Review: Disney Princess Enchanted Journey Video Game

Let’s face it, there aren’t too many video games out there that are created for girls, especially little girls. That is why we were so excited to spot this game at our local library. We usually check video games for our Wii from the library first. for our Wii. It is a lot less expensive than buying full games only to find that the play value wasn’t worth the money. But even after playing DPEJ, my daughter wanted to check it out again and again, even after solving the game. This game has all of the core princesses, as well … Continue reading

Review: Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga Video Game

When you have an elementary school boy, then chances are pretty good that he is into both Legos and light sabers. Even before seeing the movie, my son was turning paper towel tubes into light sabers. So when we spotted Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga at a local GameStop, I wondered if I would ever get out of the store. Pop-pop came to the rescue, as pop-pops usually do, purchasing the game for number one grandson, along with a few others. Hey, at least they were used and on sale for a buy two get one free day. The … Continue reading

The Wii – a Lot More Than Just Games

During one of the Christmas specials we taped this year we saw a commercial for Shrek the Halls. Being Shrek fans, my family was disappointed when we found out we had missed it. My husband suggested that maybe someone had put the show up on YouTube and that we could watch it on the computer. We talked about how cool it was that you could watch missed TV shows online. My oldest son had an even better idea. He turned on the Wii and went to the Wii internet channel. A few minutes later he found Shrek the Halls divided … Continue reading

Wii Zapper with Link’s Crossbow Training

Last week, Nintendo released the Wii Zapper. The Zapper itself is a plastic holder. Once the player inserts a wii remote and a Wii Nunchuck the plastic holder the Zapper is like a gun or a crossbow. The remote lays flat on the top front of the zapper. The Nunchuk goes in the back. A small compartment holds the cords that connect the Nunchuk to the remote. A trigger at the front of the Zapper lets the player shoot. Another button allows the player to zoom in for close shots, and the Nunchuk lets the player navigate through the game. … Continue reading

Flash Focus – DS Game

How old are your eyes? The new DS game, Flash Focus promises to train your eyes and to sharpen your momentary vision, your peripheral vision, hand-eye coordination, and dynamic visual acuity. The game explains what all those mean and how they are important. Although the game is rated E for everyone, it’s a hard game for younger children. The activities get very fast and challenging. If you have young children who frustrate easily, I wouldn’t buy this game for them. For you though, it’s fun. Ideally, you train your eyes once a day for fifteen minutes. Just like in Brain … Continue reading

Games for Young Minds

With so many games on the market, it is often difficult to determine which ones are appropriate for the younger minds. After all, you want to provide your children with fun and entertainment, along with something that can educate. The good news is that you will find hundreds of wonderful games that stimulate a young child’s mind, some that we have provided information on here. The first game I wanted to mention is called Thomas & Friends: Trouble on the Tracks. This particular game is designed specifically for children age three and up. This preschool play is an excellent choice, … Continue reading

Benefits of Leap Frog

The market is flooded with all types of children’s learning tools. Although many are well worth the small investment, I wanted to point out two of Leap Frogs options, which children love. The first is called Leap Frog – Learning Fiesta Counting Maracas and the second, Leap Frog Learning Connections Train. Both are priced under $20 and guaranteed to entertain your child for hours while also teaching them valuable lessons. The first of the two, Leap Frog – Learning Fiesta Counting Maracas, which teaches your child to move and shake to 1, 2, 3. Loaded with wonderful songs and dance … Continue reading

Jump5 Video

With over one million records sold, the pop group called Jump5 has been involved with the development of some amazing music videos. Today, Jump5 has also released a new video game for children, which features tools to help them create personalized videos. This system helps with the video creation using Jump5’s music, stage effects, dance moves, and even clothing worn in live performances. As you can imagine, your child would have a blast being the creator and producer of his or her own video. With this game, everything needed to be successful is there. Best of all, the video game … Continue reading