Holiday Gaming

As the holidays draw near, we'd like to know what your favorite games to play with family and friends are? Do you get-your-game-on in Mario Sports Mix, belt out some notes in Glee Karaoke Revolution? Scratch your head to questions in Trivial Pursuit? No matter what system you have this season (or might be getting!) our collection has something for everyone. We want to hear from you!

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Its finally here--The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword! This long awaited Link title has received a perfect 10 score rating and Game of the Month in this month issue's Game Informer. Also, read more about it in this month's Nintendo Power. Rated E 10+ for ever gamer 10 and older!

The legend of Link in video games.

Hey teens! The October issue of Game Informer has a great article about "The Evolution of Link." It covers one of Nintendo's greatest heroes of all time, Link. From his humble yet revolutionary beginnings in 1987's "The Legend of Zelda," to the greatly awaited "Skyward Sword," (release date November 20, 2011).

Read about it on our magazine rack in Teen Territory!

(Don't forget about our back issues, available to check-out!)

Gamer Biography

Ever wonder where games designers get ideas for all those games? Well why not read about one of the founders of Nintendo? Shigeru Miyamoto got his start in video game design and programing, and was responsible for games like The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong and Super Mario Brothers. Ask your librarian for other great biographies and video game recommendations!

Rio!

Play the Rio game before you see the movie! (Or now that you've seen the movie--play the game!) Play over 40 action-packed mini games featuring Blu and his crew! Available for PS3, Wii and XBOX 360.

Don't forget, we've got plenty of fantastic books about Rio and Parrots! Be sure to ask your librarian for recommendations :)

Marvel vs. Capcom 3!

Fresh for 2011, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: The Fate of Two Worlds includes such amazing Marvel characters as Captain American, Iron Man and Thor, and Capcom Favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li and Viewtiful Joe! Available for PS3 and XBOX 360! Rated T for teens.

Raving Rabbids!

Just in time for Spring! Rayman: Raving Rabbids and Rayman: Raving Rabbids TV Party for the Wii are two great ways to beat April Showers!

Like rabbits? Learn more here.

Skate3 for Xbox 360

Alex likes Skate3 for Xbox 360 because you can go to the Super Ultra Mega Skate Park, where you can go on the super big ramps and you can do quad flips, back flips, and front flips. You press the two back buttons to do this, then press the left joystick down.

He would recommend this game for anyone who likes skateboarding.

Tron, and on and on...

Before TRON: Legacy becomes available for DVD and Blu-ray, try your hand at the video game TRON: Evolution, available for PS3, & XBOX 360 and TRON: Evolution Battle Grids Wii.

Can't get enough of the world of TRON? Or just want to see how the whole Legacy began? Why not enjoy the original movie? Rated PG and available on DVD.

When 2011 gives you snow & ice...

...play hockey! EA Sports NHL 11 is available for XBOX 360:
...and NHL 2K11 is available for Wii:

DJ Hero!

Alex, 4th grade, likes DJ Hero for Wii. His favorite thing about the game is scratching and his least favorite part of the game is when there aren't a lot of notes in the board, because it isn't as much fun to play.

His favorite song to play is Paper Planes by M.I.A. and he things, overall, the game is pretty easy.

Tips for people playing the first time: start on beginner and do all the tutorials so you know what to do - they really help!

Madden 11

In the spirit of the Super Bowl XLV, why not try Madden 11 available for PS3, Wii and XBOX 360.

Don't forget to stop by the 'J 796.332's' to read-up about all your favorite teams!

The BIGGS

Anthony, 4th grade, likes The BIGS for Wii. It is a Major League Baseball game that allows you to bat, pitch, and use the nun chuck to play outfield. You can also climb up the walls to rob homeruns (which means, if something is about to be a homerun, you can stop it.) You can also slide with A, or steal bases with Z and the arrow toward whatever base you are trying to steal. You can also get the catcher by pressing both A and B.

The BIGS is pretty much Anthony's favorite game. He would recommend this game to pretty much anyone who likes baseball.

Mario Kart

Ben, 4th grade, likes Mario Kart for Wii, and just played it for the second time ever! He likes Mario and Toad the best, but mostly Mario when he goes in the race car and it goes fast.

He likes all of the tracks equally and would recommend it to someone who likes racing games.

Mario Super Sluggers

Joe, a 5th grader, loves Mario Super Sluggers for Wii because he likes saving home runs.

He also likes to challenge Bowser Jr., who is an evil villain.

The goal of the game is beat Bowser Jr., find teammates, and have fun!

Joe recommends this game to everyone!

Little Big Planet

Alex, 4th grade, likes Little Big Planet for PS3. His favorite part is the part where you use the paint ball gun to shoot targets. The hardest part of the entire game is the last level because you have to defeat a robot that is very strong and it takes a really long time. Then, if you do beat the level, you unlock a person that is as thin as a piece of paper and when he turns you can see how thin he is. It's cool.

There is a book of cheats called the Little Big Planet Guide, and it is very helpful.

And big news, today, they came out with Little Big Planet II!

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction!

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction available for the Wii, XBOX360, and PS3. Also enjoy Graphic Novels, and DVDs.

Snow got you stuck indoors?

Snow got you stuck indoors? Well here are a couple of Wii suggestions to work your brain and body out:

Bakugan Battle Brawlers; collect over 35 Bakugan using 17 Brawlers!

Boom Blox Bash Party; Throw blocks and knock down buildings, what's not to like?