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

I Heart My Wii! PopStar Guitar Giveaway!

We love our Wii! Here a some fantastic game recommendations for this Holiday Season!

Game Factory Games makes fantastic games and they have two brand new fun Wii games just in time for Christmas!
Build A Bear Workshop is based on the store’s bears, and your child can build the bears and have them go on adventures.  This is a fun game for ages 3- 6.  Rated E for Everyone.   My four year old loved it! He liked finding the puzzles and building the bears.  There are 8 different Bear characters you can customize: Dimples Teddy, Mocha Bunny, Pink Poodle, Playfull Puppy, Velvet Teddy, Friendly Frog, Marvelous Monkey, Sassy Kitty.  It is just like the store.  The graphics are engaging and the bears are adorable.   Product details are below.
Product Description
Your furry friend is invited to a great party at the Castle Island by Bearemy and Pawlette. In order to cross the sea and reach the party, Bearemy and Pawlette offer you the Friend Ship. Explore new islands on the way and take time to meet and interact with the furry friends who live there. They love playing games too, so on each island you get to play mini games, help them out, and find the puzzle pieces needed to recreate the map that will lead you to the next island. Finally you reach the Castle Island where a big party awaits you. Choose, name and customize your very own furry friend at the start of the game. Then join it as it explores the islands, meets the inhabitants, helps its friends and has a blast in the process. Buy at any major retailer and Amazon.
If you like puzzles and brain teasers then Rubik’s World is the Wii game for you.  It is based on the Rubik’s cube from the eighties craze.  The puzzles are challenging and very addictive!  Ages 6+ and 1-4 players. Rated E for Everyone.  Made by Game Factory Games. Product details are below.
Product Description
Welcome to Rubik’s World – an abstract environment populated by “cubie” which make up the game’s DNA. Rubik’s world takes the shape, functionality and concept behind the famous Rubik’s Cube but twists and turns the rules to transform it into a unique game experience for players of all ages. Get ready for a collection of games that will change your intellect while incorporating the mental twists and moves that made the original Rubik’s Cube such a hit.  Cubies behave like living and learning beings. Play and interact with them as you educate and entertain them Compose your own music Post and share screen of your creations with your friends using the online Wii feature
Buy at any major retailer and Amazon. They also have a Nintendo DS version that you can buy at Amazon.
Do you like racing games?  Penny Racers Party is a fun racing game for all ages.  Our four year old didn’t have any problems winding his car around the roads while racing dad.  The racing courses are fun and exciting.  Ages 4+ rated E for Everyone.  And is made by Tomy Games.
Product Description
Welcome to the Penny Racing Party! Where else can you race a customized Pop Up Pirate alongside officially licensed cars? Exclusively on the Wii, Penny Racers Party brings buckets of fun with 50+ vehicles to customize; from Nissan, Toyota, Honda and more, to crazy concoctions like the rubber ducky or the groovy panda! Easy to learn controls mean 1-4 players can race head to head through wild and wacky courses, or test your skills with mini-games like bowling or wind-up dash! So charge your batteries it’s Penny Racing time!
Buy at any major retailer and Amazon.
We are a huge game playing family and Hasbro has developed Family Game Night for the Wii!  I was so excited to try this out!  They put all the classics on it and the games are for all ages so everyone in the family can join in the fun.  Our favorite is Battleship.  Imagine
it come to life. Mr. Potato Head is you host too!  Ages 6 and up. Rated E for Everyone.
Product Details
Join your host Mr. Potato Head as you play classic Hasbro games as well as exciting new versions. Hasbro Family Game Night features family favorites such as CONNECT FOUR, BATTLESHIP, YAHTZEE, BOGGLE, SORRY! and the all new, SORRY! Sliders

Play the classic games that you know and love.  Exciting new ways to play every game like CONNECT 4 Power Chips, BOGGLE Portal Cubes, Reverse YAHTZEE and BATTLESHIP Barrage!  Choose the game room theme that’s right for you.  Earn new game-themed trophies, furniture and decorations to customize your game room.  Quickly build a custom Party Game by choosing your favorite games, number of players, and time you want to play.You can purchase at retailers everywhere and Amazon.

Kids love to play Nerf Guns and now Electronic Arts have saved parents from kids running around and shooting.  They can shoot at the television screen now!  Nerf-N-Strike to the rescue!  I tested Nerf-N-Strike out on my nephews and they loved it!  The cartoon graphics and voices are impressive and you can earn more guns and different levels of shooting.  Ages 10+ and rated E for Everyone.
Product Details
The Search for the N-Strike Elite Begins… Through the din of a popular arcade, one player has emerged as the best N-Strike gamer his friends have ever seen. But even as Shane smashes through the game’s record, something far more mysterious is happening: his success is being tracked and recorded. Shane is the perfect candidate for an ultra-exclusive invitation to become an N-Strike Elite. Later that night, he’s awakened to find the Nomad C Series Recruitment bot hovering silently over his bed. “B.O.B.” has a challenge for Shane. Join the quest to become an Elite Striker and he’ll have access to Top Secret Blasters. It’s all the incentive Shane needs, and as the one controlling Shane, it’s your opportunity of a lifetime….
You can purchase at retailers everywhere, Electronic Arts and Amazon.

Boogie Superstar combines your love of singing and dancing.  I loved this game.  It is a bit complicated to get the hang of dancing and singing at the same time, but you have tons of fun trying and get in some great exercise!  The song list is incredible!  It has very current pop songs including Kanye West, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Fergie.  You can sing by yourself or in a duet. I didn’t try the duet or the band.  The graphics are amazing too!  A fun Christmas gift for the pop song lover and the closet singer and dancer.  Made by Electronic Arts.  Ages 10+ and rated E for Everyone. It comes with the microphone.
Product Description
Combining the hottest hits from around the world with the coolest dance moves and total character customization, Boogie SuperStar provides the ultimate gaming experience: to sing and dance your way to superstardom. In Boogie SuperStar, you don’t just play along, you create the show and you are its star
Be “discovered” and whisked away to a secret, tropical island where you learn what it takes to be a star. Customize your character to create a performer who represents your unique style. Build your singing and dancing skills by performing in posh environments fit for a star. Have a blast playing with or against your friends, belting your favorite tunes into the microphone, and performing real dance moves that are captured on screen using the Wii’s motion-sensing technology. Once your skills are perfected, perform for the judges in the ultimate competition, the Boogie Star Show.
Buy at major retailers anywhere, Electronic Arts and on Amazon.

Finally Wii has got on the guitar bandwagon.  Just like the other addictive guitar games, Pop Star Guitar has you compete to be the lead guitar player to see if you can make it to the Battle of the Bands.  Basically,   PopStar Guitar is a lot like Guitar Hero but much simpler for the younger crowd! No guitar needed! Comes with 2 Air Guitar Peripherals!  They have all the latest songs including songs by Fall Out Boy, Rihanna, Good Charlotte, and 3 Doors Down.  Ages Teen and up.  Rated T for Teen.  Made by XS games, they have a fun website for more information and samples of the songs at www.popstarguitar.com.
Product Details:
PopStar Guitar takes the beat to a whole new level! Whether you’re going to be the next Rihanna or Jonas Brothers sensation, the road to fame and glory begins with PopStar Guitar. Be the lead guitarist grinding chart-topping hits as you head toward Pop Stardom.
*  JAM TO THE HOTTEST HITS: Touch and strum your way to stardom by performing at 25 world venues.
* FIND FAME AND FORTUNE: Over 50 Pop Hits including Masters performed by the original Artists.
* GLAMORIZE: Form a band and customize by shopping for the latest fashions and coolest instruments.
* STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE: Get a quick blast with single player and multi-player mini games.

This would make a great Christmas gift.  You can buy PopStar Guitar at major retailers and Amazon. You can win it right here!

Two People Can Win PopStar Guitar with 2 Air Guitars For Your Wii!  Happy Holidays!

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