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CLOSED! New Carnival Games Video Game For Wii Or DS Review And Giveaway!

by Lee on November 20, 2010

Are you looking for a great interactive game for the Wii that your entire family can enjoy? Well look no further than New Carnival Games. Packed with over 30 interactive games, The New Carnival Games can be enjoyed by people from 5-105.

I received the New Carnival Games to try out for myself. We put the game to the test during our Saturday night family night. The first thing you do is create your character. There are many items to choose from such as your hair color and style to the clothes you wear. There are many more choices that are locked that you have to open by playing the game. You then proceed to the sign post where all the areas are listed. There are 5 game areas to choose from: Mystic Court, Mousy Lane, Surprise Blvd, and Pit Stop Parkway and Snapshot Drive. The sign also has an additional selection where you can go to check on your prizes you have won and change your character up. Each area has multi player games where you can play up to 4 players and also a single player only game in each area. There is also an additional game in each area that you have to unlock.

I liked how the games were all played differently. Some of the games you took turns, some you played at the same time in your own frame on the TV and others you all shared the same screen to play in and compete.

We played every multi player game on The New Carnival Games. All of the games were really fun for our entire family but still challenging. My 7 year old daughter won the majority of the games. I somehow came in last most of time. My favorite game was probably the haunted house where all 4 of us played at the same time shooting targets on ghosts and goblins. Then again, I also won this game so maybe I am a little biased. The best part about the entire game is that you win all sorts of silly prizes. My favorite prize was when Kyle won a chicken leg.

I would recommend New Carnival Games to anyone looking for a fun interactive game for their family this holiday season. Whether you are 5 or 85, you will have a blast bouncing balls in Fish Bowl Bounce, playing Speed Bingo, and rolling balls down the lane in Gold Rush Alley.

To Purchase:

Right now you can win a copy of The New Carnival Games for your Wii OR DS! Simply enter to win below.

To Enter (worth one mandatory entry):

This is an easy one! Just watch the video above and tell me what you look most forward to playing with your family?

Contest open to US Residents ages 18+. This contest will run until Friday December 3rd 2010 at Midnight EST. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize.

*This review was written by Erika “Carnie” Bodwell. She received media sample but all opinions are her own.

Random numbers generated Dec 5 2010 at 21:0:45

Congrats Pauline!

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Puzzler World For Nintendo DS Review and Giveaway!

by Lee on February 28, 2010

I don’t spend a lot of time on the video games systems. I’m not the least bit interested in slaying a dragon or collecting the most golden coins. But when Puzzler World for Nintendo DS arrived in my mailbox things changed. I’m having a blast keeping my mind fresh.

Puzzler World is actually brought to us by Atari which I thought was kind of cool in a throwback sort of way. The game includes a slew of different types of puzzles including favorites such as Crosswords, Sodoku, Spot the Difference and my favorite Silhouette. Puzzler World is rated E for Everyone but at this time my 5 year old is a bit too young. He can grasp a few of the easier puzzles and he likes to practice his handwriting (a special feature) but otherwise Mommy and Daddy enjoy keeping this game to themselves.

As I mentioned above I really enjoy Silhouette. In this game you have to tap only the shapes with a dot inside in order to create an entire picture. This is harder than it sounds because of the way the shapes are fit together. I have also enjoyed the Spot the Difference game. I seem to always miss one thing at the end that I can not find no matter how hard I try. Luckily the games include a Hint button. You earn coins throughout the game (uh oh, earning the most Golden coins) that you can then use to buy hints.

My husband is sitting next to me as I type this review playing a Crossword game. He is more drawn in by the logics games such as Crosswords and Sodoku. While he is studying for his upcoming exam he will take breaks and play Puzzler World to have fun but also keep his mind sharp.

Right now I would like to offer one lucky reader a Puzzler World for Nintendo DS game as a giveaway. To enter follow the instructions below.

To Enter (Worth one Mandatory entry):

Visit http://www.atari.com/games/puzzler_world/ds and check the game out for yourself. Tell me which game you think would most interest you.

Extra Credit (Worth one separate entry each you do):

1. Follow me on Facebook by clicking HERE. Come back and tell me who you are.

2. Share this blog post by using the Share button on the left. Facebook does not count since it is an option already. Come back and show me a link of where you shared.

3. I got a nice new button. Please share it on your blog and come back and show me the link.

This contest is open to both US and Canadian Residents ages 18+. Contest will end on March 14, 2010 at Midnight EST. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2010-03-19 12:59:07 UTCC
Congrats Danetta!

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Need For Speed: NITRO For Nintendo DS Review and Giveaway!

by Lee on February 2, 2010

EA Games has done it again. Need For Speed: Nitro is an action packed car racing game with quality effects. My son Jason, 5 years old, really enjoys being in the drivers seat. This game is a bit of a challenge for him though I don’t think he notices. You have the ability to race through 6 cities unlocking new fancier cars as you go. Jason hasn’t unlocked many things but like I said, he doesn’t know the difference and as long as he is in control of the “steering wheel” he is perfectly happy.

I liked the graphics on this game. The buildings and background were just beautiful especially in Dubai. I found them to be very realistic compared to some games. Well, that is until the cars drive by and change the colors of the buildings.

For a driving game on a DS format this one is great for us. It has enough intensity in the lower levels to keep Jason entertained which is all I can ask for. Check out the video below to see for yourself:

I’m also offering you a chance to win one game. To enter follow the directions below!

To Enter (Worth one mandatory entry):

Visit Need For Speed: Nitro by clicking http://nitro.needforspeed.com/home.action#/ds/ and look around. Come back and tell me an interesting aspect of the game you’d look forward to exploring.

Extra Credit (Worth one separate entry each you do):

1. Follow me via Feedburner by using the form to the left. Be sure to come back and tell me who you are.

2. Blog about this giveaway on Facebook, Myspace or your own blog. Be sure to link back to this post. Come back and show me your link.

3. Share my button on your blog using the code to the right.

4. Follow me @mysentiment and EA Games @ea on Twitter and be sure to come back and tell me who you are. You must follow both of us.

This contest is open to US Residents ages 18+ only. Contest will run until Monday February 15th 2009 @Midnight EST. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize.

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2010-02-28 17:30:05 UTC

Congrats Michelle Frame!

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