2009 Holiday Guide: Wii Games and Accessories

There has been perhaps no great invention in the modern era than the Nintendo Wii in terms of providing a venue and format for family entertainment.  Certainly, the Wii offers traditional gamers action, adventure and RPG classics that other video game systems have.  Yet, it also affords parents and younger children family-friendly opportunities for fun, interactive, and motion-driven video games.

The following is a guide to some of the best new Wii video games and accessories for the 2009 holiday season, with links to reviews and giveaways from our video game reviews partner (Game Room Reviews):

Resident Evil the Darkside Chronicles Wii Game Review and Giveaway:  This is an M-rated action horror game for traditional gamers that continues the popular movie/game franchies.

We Cheer 2 Wii Game Review: Rated E for 10+ (Mild suggestive themes), this is the sequel to one of the most popular cheerleading and dance video games of all time, We Cheer.  You can learn all the cheer moves and build a championship squad!

Family Game Night 2 Wii Game Review: Rated E for Everyone, this is the second edition of the best HASBRO games on the Wii.  Five all new games for family game night.

Squeeballs Party Wii Game Review: Rated E for 10+ because of mild cartoon violence, Squeeballs Party lets you test out these little round creature toys before they leave the Pacific Island for children’s homes.  Play bowling, cannon launch and more.

Where the Wild Things Are Wii Game Giveaway: This is a cool family game based on the book and movie.  It is Rated E for Everyone 10+.

Scene It Wii Game Review: Based on the popular DVD board game for movie trivia fanatics, this Wii movie trivia game is intended to challenge fans with movie trivia, competition, and movie clips challenges.  It is Rated T for Teen.

Active Life Extreme Challenge Wii Game and Mat: Action sports game which relies on Active Life Mat for play with games like skateboarding, BMX biking, rock climbing and more.  It is Rated E for Everyone.

More Holiday Wii Games to come….

Other great Video Game Giveaway from Game Room Reviews

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• Darkest of Days Computer Game Giveaway
• Video Games Shirt Giveaway
• Electronic Dream Phone Giveaway

Boom Blox Bash Party Wii Video Game Review

Bash Party is a new Nintendo Wii game from EA released on May 19th. The game is rated E for everyone and offers good family-friendly fun for everyone. A combination of popular video games like Tetris and puzzle-games like Jenga, the game offers players a chance to knock down ships, space shuttles, buildings, and more, all in an addictive and family-friendly way.

Although some of the games are a bit challenging, there are 400 distinct missions/activities for you to enjoy and many of them were simple for our 5-year-old to master.  At the same time, it is easy for adults to become assessed.

There are three different ways to play Boom Blox Bash Party on the Wii.  You can play in a single player mode, in a competitive play format, or you can play together in a team multiplayer manner.  Work your way through the missions and sequences taking on tougher and tougher challenges.

The following is a more detailed look from our Game Reviews partner, Game Room Reviews – Thanks to momcentral.com for providing the game for review.

http://www.gameroomreviews.com/boom-blox-bash-party-wii-game-review

Birthday Party Bash Wii Video Game Review

Birthday Party Bash is a fun and interactive new Nintendo Wii game just released today, July 14th. The game is rated E for everyone and offers good family-friendly fun for everyone. The game is based on 10 basic themes that you can use to design your own birthday party and then enjoy the games.

We enjoyed this game a lot because it was one of the few games that we were able to play with you 5-year old son.  Some of the activities were a bit challenging for him, but we passed the Wii remote back and forth and he loved it.

Once you have designed your preferred theme from a category like sports, glamor, or music, you can enjoy all of the party games you would expect at such a party.  Play against each other or play together against computer generated players.  Regardless, you will appreciate the good family fun that comes with this wholesome and entertaining Wii game.  For more information on the game, go to their website www.birthdaypartybashblog.com.

The following is a more detailed look from our Game Reviews partner, Game Room Reviews:  Thanks to momcentral.com for providing the game for review.

http://www.gameroomreviews.com/birthday-party-bash-wii-game-review

Ready 2 Rumble Wii Game Review

Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution is a Teen-rated Wii video game from Atari that is sure to please boxing and sports fan enthusiasts who want to “duke it out” in the virtual Wii ring.  Features of the game include the ability to create your own boxer for customized play, or you can select an outrageous character and rumble with family and friends.

You can fight to become the king of the ring using one of the seven gameplay modes.  You can master the ring through training and by building your boxing form and skills using the eight mini games available.

Like any sports-themed game, Ready 2 Rumble is sure to have fans, but may also disappoint some who want an ultra-realistic game play.  The characters and game play definitely present a more arcade-style experience.  The characters are interesting and the ability to design your own adds a nice element.  It is not your traditional boxing experience, as if we know what that is.  The characters and their unique mannerisms are as much the point as the punching and dodging.

One great element of games like this that offer an active boxing experience is that you are active, and you can take out your frustrations on computer characters, or your friends and family.  So put your gloves on, and lets get “Ready 2 Rumble”!