Alvin and The ChipMunks ChipWrecked for Nintendo Wii

Dance along with Alvin and the Chipmunks in this rhythm based music game that lets you perform for the crowd as one of your favorite Chipmunks or sassy Chipettes. Dance to classic Chipmunk hits as you play in environments right from the big screen. Unleash your ‘Munk Power' to perform ultra-cool dance moves while following an exciting story based on the movie."

• Debuting December 16th, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is the third film in a juggernaut franchise with $800MM in worldwide box office and $314MM in retail sales!
• Everyone's favorite musical acts, Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Chipettes, are back to sing and dance. Choose any of the six chipmunks--Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor--as playable characters.
• Perform 50 different dance moves by following the moves on the screen in time to the beat; the closer to the beat you perform the move, the more points you will earn.
• Rock out to 30 of the greatest chipmunk tunes as you entertain roaring crowds.
• Hear your voice "Alvin-ized" during your on-stage performance using the Kinect for Xbox 360.
• Perform fantastic finishing moves to increase your score by filling up your "Munk Power" meter.
• Customize your characters choosing across four categories including shirts, hats, glasses and bling!
• Journey around the world on a cruise ship visiting 6 tropical locations inspired by the movie including: Jungle, Docks, Cabin, Jungle Tree House, Tiki Club and International Music Award Stage.
• Experience the movie in Story Mode where stages are inspired by the film with short cutscenes.
• Jump right into the action and play any songs in Freeplay Mode.
• Earn instant feedback after good performances with special effects including fireworks and dancing fish.
• Team up with a friend and have a dance party to earn the highest score in two player Co-Op mode.
• Earn different types of trophies based on your performance and put them on display.

The grandkids love playing it and dancing to the music!

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Nintendo DS Learn Science from DreamCatcher Review and Giveaway

We received the Nintendo DS Learn Science from DreamCatcher. The grandkids absolutely love it! They are having a blast learning about Science....they are actually learning lots while having a fun.

They are learning the basic principles of light and sound, physics, the human body, biology and geography while playing a different minigames. 
DreamCatcher is a Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based publisher of video games founded in 1996 by Richard Wah Kan. They have  operated their own Online Store since 2002. 

You unlock new minigames by scoring high marks in Career Mode and then perfect your skills by mastering unlocked minigames in Game Mode on one of 3 difficulty levels. Kids can challenge their friends in multiplayer minigames, or they can co-operate and challenge the AI.

Integrated age check with traffic light system offers gaming fun for every level of knowledge. Two different in game guides to help with explanations and examples. Multiplayer mode: Hotseat, Singlecard and Multicard for common learning with parents and friends through mini games.

The physics section is my grandson's favorite. He loves the lasers game in which he has to place mirrors in certain places to reflect the laser to a target.  It does get trickier as the harder levels are opened. The force of gravity is fun, as you have to place bouncy things in different places so that a falling object does not go past a bucket. It is challenging, but gives you three tries to get it right. I like it because it is a game that he just doesn't play for a couple of times and beats it...he is actually learning while playing and advancing in the game.

Game guides will help with explanations and examples. Multiplayer mode: Hotseat, Singlecard and Multicard for common learning with parents and friends through mini games.

Do you want learn about the different sounds of air, sound effects or creating colors, then colors and sounds it is. Physics allows players to learn how electrical current, lasers and the forces of gravity work. Ever wonder where a certain human bone is? Which senses are used at what times? Or where human organs belong? Yes, this is one game that is packed full of learning.

 So parents, if you are looking for a game that can educate your young players and keep them entertained (while learning) then this is probably a title you will want to pick up. There is information on this game setup so that people of all ages can learn something, and it makes learning fun, even for us grandmas!  It is embarrassing just how much I have forgotten over the years. Very nice refresher course for me.

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