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Games

LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7

Title: LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/10/2011
Overview: Summon your magical side for the thrilling conclusion of the Harry Potter saga. The story that was told in three books and four movies, is one unforgettable LEGO adventure! Play through 24 of the story’s biggest events and encounter over 80 Harry Potter characters. Visit the Ministry of Magic and Diagon Alley, journey to Godric’s Hollow, and more. Use powerful new magic, including the Unforgivable Curses, to battle the Dark Lord’s army and his Death Eaters. Master your charms and spells. You’ll need them all for the showdown that’s been building for seven years, the final battle with Lord Voldemort!

Nickelodeon Dance

Title: Nickelodeon Dance
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: Wii
Genre: Music/Dance
Release Date: 11/8/2011
Overview: Nickelodeon throws a dance party, and everyone is invited! Kids can share the dance floor with some of their favorite Nickelodeon stars, including Dora, Diego, The Fresh Beat Band, and the Backyardigans. The 30-song tracklist includes theme songs from the characters’ shows plus other popular songs performed by Nickelodeon favorites. The routines were developed by an expert children’s dance choreographer and are complimented by more fitness-oriented sequences that really get the heart pumping. The whole family can play together in multiplayer, making it a fun musical experience that puts the “active” in interactive.

Happy Feet Two

Title: Happy Feet Two
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Music/Dance
Release Date: 11/8/2011
Overview: It’s move it or lose it in this toe-tapping musical adventure! Return to the Antarctic for a Happy Feet dance-along that moves your feet while it warms your heart. The penguins and their home are in danger. There’s only one way they can save themselves from extinction – by dancing! Use your awesome dance moves to rally other penguins – and their talents – to the cause. Their special skills will help you solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and maybe even save the day! With an upbeat soundtrack from Ozomatli and a song from eight-year-old rapper Lil P-Nut, it’s almost impossible not to get up and join the adventure.

Deepak Chopra: Leela

Title: Deepak Chopra: Leela
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Wii
Genre: Strategy/Sim
Release Date: 11/8/2011
Overview: Many games vow to awaken a character’s spirit within. Leela does it within you. Take an interactive journey unlike any other in this experience designed to align your mind, body, and spirit. Mind/body wellness guru Deepak Chopra has created a journey designed to sharpen your awareness of your body’s seven energy centers, bringing them into harmony through seven motion-based stages. Focus on each of your seven Chakras as you relax, stretch, breathe, and meditate accompanied by immersive visuals and atmospheric sounds. The exercises are designed to be done at your pace, allowing you to grow naturally into balanced harmony and greater awareness.

Gem Smashers

Title: Gem Smashers
Publisher: Red Wagon Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 11/8/2011
Overview: Three heroes with action-packed names lead the charge in this smash-and-crash puzzle challenge. A long time ago, cute little creatures lived on Earth. One day an evil scientist came to steal energy from the planet. He made the creatures prisoners, trapping them in crystal cells. Three heroes were able to escape. BAM, BOM, and BAU now travel the world, colliding into cells to knock their friends free. Each character features their own blend of speed, style, and bounce power. Use their skills to break blocks in eight worlds with over 100 levels just waiting to be smashed apart.

Monster High: Skultimate Roller Maze

Title: Monster High: Skultimate Roller Maze
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 3/13/2013
Overview: The monster madness goes underground in this 3D roller-racing challenge where you’ll skate through the catacombs beneath Monster High! The Skultimate Roller Maze is packed with monstrous obstacles and treacherous hazards waiting to send your hopes of victory to an early grave. Compete as your favorite Monster High character and choose your team. Get help from your teammates, using each character’s special abilities and monstrous power-ups to flex your ghoul power and roll past your opponents. Multiple difficulty levels and a variety of gameplay options make sure each race is a scream!

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

Title: Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
Publisher: Konami
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 2/14/2013
Overview: Dominate the pitch with total ball control in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013! Experience the game with mechanics designed to give you complete freedom to choose how players handle the initial touch and take shots on goal. New Player ID gives individual players signature moves and personalities that make them stand out. Master the moves of your best striker or win the crowd with the play of an eccentric keeper. New ProActive AI means action unfolds at a quicker pace, with improved balance between attacking players and defenders so your team moves with the skill and teamwork of a championship side.

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan

Title: Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan
Publisher: Atlus
Platform: 3DS
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2/26/2013
Overview: The giant tree Yggdrasil is visible everywhere in the city of Tharsis, but its roots stretch far off into a land of the unknown. Undertake a heroic journey to uncover the secrets that lie at the roots of the legendary tree in this 3D RPG. Soar through the clouds in your upgradable skyskip in search of fame, fortune, battles, and glory. Map your progress, old-school-style, by using the bottom screen to draw a map of your course and note the enemies you’ve encountered. RPG newcomers can use the new Casual Play feature to explore longer in a version of the world filled with less challenging enemies and obstacles. Conquer 3D dungeons, swap cards and characters via StreetPass, and much more.

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Title: Brain Age: Concentration Training
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 2/12/2013
Overview: Cut through the noise of the constantly connected digital world with this game designed to help your brain refocus. Designed by renowned brain expert Ryuta Kawashima, MD, Brain Age: Concentration Training helps combat information overload by reminding you how to stay focused on a single task. Practicing these training exercises can help improve concentration and short-term memory in as little as five minutes a day. Special Devilish Training exercises adjust in real time based on how you play, changing the difficulty level to suit your skills and provide maximum benefit. You can also switch things up with other types of challenges that focus on different skills and give your brain some time to relax before the next session.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Title: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Publisher: Sega
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 2/11/2013
Overview: The rules of the road no longer apply in this Sonic racing challenge where you’ll leave the track, soar into the air, and rocket across the water! Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed puts you in control of vehicles that convert from racers to fliers to boats and back. Switch between vehicle modes to conquer terrain that could shift at any moment. Earn All-Star moves and use them to crush your opponents. The more guts you show on the track, the more powerful the moves you earn! The 20 playable characters include favorites from Sonic games and other characters from the Sega universe. Up to eight racers can compete online.

Fire Emblem: Awakening

Title: Fire Emblem: Awakening
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: 3DS
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2/6/2013
Overview: An army of the undead threatens to destroy any empire that stands in its path. Rally your forces, lead your army, and change the course of history in this immersive fantasy saga. You and your fellow heroes are the last line of defense against the ruthless forces of darkness. Create your own personalized character and surround yourself with carefully-chosen allies before you embark on your quest. Your alliance will benefit you on the battlefield – your team will fight better as the bonds between you grow stronger. Swap team data on StreetPass, then choose to recruit or battle other players’ team members. Fight side-by-side with a friend in local multiplayer or use SpotPass to gain new maps, items, and characters.

Classic Games Overload: Card and Puzzle Edition

Title: Classic Games Overload: Card and Puzzle Edition
Publisher: Telegames
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 12/4/2012
Overview: The classics never go out of style and the challenges never end with this massive collection of puzzles and card games! Overload on the classics with over 1,200 favorite card games and brain-teasing puzzles. Play enduring card games Hearts, Spades, Go Fish, Crazy 8’s, Romme, Canasta, Cribbage, Euchre, Bridge, and Skat. Try your luck at casino favorites like Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em, and Video Poker. Choose from 202 unique versions of Solitaire, 101 different picture puzzles, 404 different Mahjong puzzles, and 505 different Tangram puzzles. Play AI opponents or challenge friends in local multiplayer. The game tracks your stats and achievements and provides on-screen instructions to help with any of the games.

American Mensa Academy

Title: American Mensa Academy
Publisher: Maximum Family Games
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Strategy/Sim
Release Date: 12/1/2012
Overview: If you really want to sharpen your smarts, there’s no one better to turn to than the intelligence experts at Mensa! Raise your IQ with mini-games and puzzles endorsed by the American Mensa Academy. Challenge yourself in fun environments with wacky characters and exciting graphics designed to create an engrossing, immersive experience. Choose from Play, Test, and Coach modes with real Mensa-level tests. Topics cover a range of subjects, including Logic, Memory, Literacy, Numeracy, and Visual and Spatial Skills. If you come up short, keep challenging yourself until you hit the score you’re looking for.

50 Classic Games

Title: 50 Classic Games
Publisher: Maximum Family Games
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 12/1/2012
Overview: Whether you’re looking for a quick competitive fix or you’re in for the long haul, you’ll find the challenge you’re looking for here! Fifty different games offer 3D fun for everyone on your Nintendo 3DS! Solo challenges like Mahjongg, Sudoku, and Peg Solitaire will keep your game sharp and your wits keen. Or, challenge a computer-controlled opponent in all kinds of contests, including Chess, Battle Ships, Tic Tac Toe, and more! Play with easy-to-use Touch Screen controls as you try and conquer over 1,300 levels, all playable at multiple difficulty levels.

Rise of the Guardians

Title: Rise of the Guardians
Publisher: D3P
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/20/2012
Overview: They are known for inspiring some of the wonders of childhood, creating memories that last a lifetime. Now, they’re joining forces and going into battle! Team up with North (Santa Claus), Tooth (the Tooth Fairy), Bunnymund (the Easter Bunny), Sandman, and Jack Frost as the legendary characters band together to protect children from an evil spirit. Explore the imaginative worlds of each Guardian in play inspired by the movie. Visit Tooth’s Palace, Bunnymund’s Warren, North’s workshop, and other locations from the film, using each character’s special combat moves to battle the nightmarish creatures of the evil Pitch. Unlock upgrades and new special moves that give you even more ways to battle.

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King? Why’d you Steal our Garbage?

Title: Adventure Time: Hey Ice King? Why’d you Steal our Garbage?
Publisher: D3P
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 11/20/2012
Overview: Finn and Jake’s trash is the Ice King’s treasure in this game based on the hit Cartoon Network series. Enter the madcap world of Adventure Time and go on an oddball quest for garbage-driven revenge. Jake and Finn have been tossing their burrito wrappers, unfinished bananas, and chicken diapers as usual. They don’t care what happens to their trash after that, until the Ice King steals it to build a Garbage Princess! Play as Jake and Finn in side-scrolling and overhead action in a storyline from Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward. Journey across the Land of Ooo, finding treasures, exploring dungeons and generally kicking butt.

Rayman Origins

Title: Rayman Origins
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/20/2012
Overview: Ever wondered what lies at the root of the Rayman madness? Find out in Rayman Origins! Romp through a gigantic new Rayman universe that covers 12 visually-stunning platforming worlds. It comes stuffed with over 100 characters, so you never know who – or what – you might encounter. Team up with Rayman’s best friend Globox and a pair of wily wizards, the Teensies, to form the word’s weirdest hero squad. Pick up some bizarre new abilities, including dives, slaps, and the show-stopping HairlyCopter. Use your powers to battle bosses that get weirder (think evil, meat-eating flowers) and more epic as the game goes on.

Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

Title: Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion
Publisher: Disney Interactive
Platform: 3DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/17/2012
Overview: The DS Stylus becomes a magic wand that carries your imagination onto the screen and into the third dimension in this artistic Disney adventure! Join Mickey Mouse on a quest to infiltrate the Castle of Illusion and save classic Disney cartoon characters. Paint objects on screen or erase them with paint thinner to solve challenges in play where your creations are transformed twice. Start by using the Stylus to sketch out objects on the bottom screen. Your creations magically transform into 2D Disney-style drawings. They’ll transform again when you drag them to top screen, changing into a vivid 3D image. Meet favorite Disney characters in worlds inspired by classic Disney films, fight giant boss battles, and more.