From the people who brought you Lego Star Wars and Lego Indiana Jones comes Lego Batman. As you might expect, this game features Batman, Robin and other characters made out of Lego blocks. The storyline follows Batman's enemies who have escaped from Arkham Asylum and have decided to create havoc around Gotham City. The Dynamic Duo must stop them. Some of the bad guys: Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Harley Quinn, Joker, Two Face, Bane, Clayface and Killer Moth. Each villain has a story arc to unlock before free play is possible in the related locations. Lego Batman lets you play both Batman and Robin initially, but once you have completed the good-guy levels, you can play the villains by unlocking them. The mix and match feature at the hub, where you can customize a character for free play by swapping the pieces around is great fun for kids. Just like the other Lego games, collecting studs is essential. It enables you to buy characters and mini kit pieces to build secret vehicles. Lego Batman is available for the following platforms: Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS2, PS3 and PSP. The Bottom Line Retrospectively, the graphics were good. The little movies in the ...

If you are a parent who is looking for a fun non-violent game for your young kid, Kirby Super Star Ultra is that game. Kirby Super Star Ultra has six ace levels, including Dynablade and Spring Breeze. It also three sub games. The goal is to suck up the enemy and emulate their abilities then use these skills to combat other enemies, such as King Dedede and Sir Meta Knight. With so many adventures waiting to be unlocked, there'll never be a dull moment as you run, float, copy enemies and use Helpers to win. Be aware that the "helpers" have a minor tendency to get in the way. One highlighted feature is Kirby has the ability to make friends that will fight along side the player side. Your child can also play this game online and connect with real friends. Group adventures are most interesting and fun than solo exploration. After the first game, the difficulty and the length of the game segments increase. Later in the game, players get a chance to compete against themselves in order to improve their best score. Kirby Super Star Ultra is a good non-violent game for kids under the age of 12 and is ...

The ever-popular Warcraft has expanded its horizons by launching the Wrath of the Lich King. This new release is the second expansion to World of Warcraft. Close to 3 million copies were sold within the first 24 hours of availability, making it the fastest selling computer game of all time. It beats the record of 2.4 million set by the previous World of Warcraft expansion The Burning Crusade. New Features * The continent of Northrend is added to the game * The level cap is increased to 80 * A new high-level Death Knight character class is created * The “Inscription" profession is introduced * The undead armies of the Lich King is your new enemy * New siege weapons is introduced * New player-vs-player battlefields The World of Warcraft's graphics engine has been subtly improved with the release of the new expansion. The new expansion pack requires a copy of the original game, the Burning Crusade expansion and a monthly subscription. Trvia: Developed by Blizzard Entertainment and launched in 2004, World of Warcraft has grown into one of the most popular of all online games, with more than 11 million registered ...

If Guitar Hero or Rock Band are too complex for your musical taste, Wii Music might be your cup of tea. This music video game for the Wii that simulates playing musical instruments using the Wii Remote and the Wii Balance Board. The game is part of Nintendo's Wii Series and Touch! Generations series of games. The Wii Music player starts by using both motions and button presses on the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to control a six-member Mii band. Unlike other music games, Wii Music does not require the player to press certain buttons at certain times but only requires the player to move the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like they were playing the instruments. Positives * Easy to learn. * Great for beginners. * All you need is at least one full Wii remote and nunchuck set. Negatives * Limited music selection from public domain. * Few popular music choices. * Brass and string instruments sound average at best. The Bottom Line Wii Music is a good starter kit before going toward the other “expensive” music games. The base retail price is about $50.

If you are Wii gamer who likes to execute perfect wedge stops, shred the slaloms, and negotiate moguls with ease, you need a copy of We Ski. We Ski offers a dozen lengthy runs packed with jumps, races, and more -- with runs for beginner and intermediate skiers, and black diamonds for advanced skiers, plus a kaleidoscope of colorful fireworks in the night sky when you're brave enough to night ski. You can also ski with your Mii or your own customized character. The real "gameplay" is in Freestyle mode, where you are taken to a ski resort for your vacation. In Freestyle, you are given star points, which is a way to show how far you've advanced through the game. You gain points by interacting with other skiers on the slope and doing what they ask. More star points open more outfits and options for your character. You can also choose to play alone or with friends. The Bottom Line The graphics are great and lifelike. If you are a ski newbie, this game is a good start. We Ski looks fairly authentic and makes you feel like you're skiing down hill at a rapid pace. What You Need A Wii™ system, Wii ...

You're feeling a little frisky today, a little Tyson... and you want a Wii accessory that gives you a better boxing experience, check out the Wii Everlast Boxing Gloves. Everlast Worldwide and Company X Accessories created these $30 gloves for the purpose of a better virtual-boxing experience. These 3.8-ounce gloves are made from synthetic leather, with straps for the Wii remote in range of the Wii’s sensor. An opening for your fingers makes pushing buttons fairly easy but you'll have to get accustomed to the sensors. Once you've got the gloves mastered, you'll truly have a sense of being in the ring. Depending on the game and the competition, you should get a good workout. And you'll get the satisfaction of beating the hell out of an opponent without bruising your own pretty face in the real world.

Little Big Planet (LBP) -- a PlayStation 3 exclusive game -- revolves around the player's control of small avatars, known as Sackboys. When you see their appearance, you will understand. The game features a set of pre-built levels for players to explore, but game's customizable nature is where it really shines: from altering the player's character and personal space, to building entirely new objects and levels, and then sharing and playing them online as part of the Little Big Planet community. The LBP experience begins with players learning about their character's powers to interact physically with the environment. The players learn by exploring places, collecting creative resources and solving puzzles. This game has no real creativity constraints. If you see something, you can enhance it. If you can't see it, you can invent it. And you can also make your world as revealing or as private to outsiders as you'd like. Positives Developing creativity from a non-competitive setting is a great plus. Negatives It's not available on all platforms. The Bottom line This PlayStation exclusive app is unbearably cute and loaded with fun. If you want your kids to develop a positive constructive foundation of creativity, Little Big Planet is the tool that ...

If you are a gamer who loves cyber racing, check out Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel. The Wii Wheel transforms the Wii Remote controller into a steering wheel that feels natural in anyone's hands -- and offers a classic control style for the Mario Kart veteran. Regardless of the configuration, you can perform speed-boosting tricks with a shake of the Wii Remote. The Mario Kart game is very easy to learn for beginners and is fun for the more experienced gamer. Some of the racing courses that you can play are from the following games: Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart, Super Circuit, Mario Kart and Double Dash. If you have your heart set on your favorite Nintendo character, you can choose to race as him or her, or even as yourself. If competition is in your DNA, you can compete with up to three friends in your playroom or challenge up to eleven opponents via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the biggest Mario Kart race yet. All tracks and modes of play are available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. You can visit the Mario Kart Channel to compete in tournaments, check rankings, see when your friends are playing and ...

If you are a cyber car racer who loves to feel everything with ultra-realistic force-feedback effects, the Logitech MOMO Racing Force Feedback Wheel is the gaming implement that you need. What makes this racing car wheel unique is that it gives the user the proper feel of a professional car racing. It starts with the hand-stitched leather wheel designed by MOMO, one of the world's leading designers of automotive racing accessories. This top-rated racing wheel comes with six programmable buttons, two aluminum floor pedals, a shifter knob and two paddle shifters. It has force feedback on the 10-inch wheel. As soon as you get this Logitech racing wheel, you can go racing immediately. Why? It comes with pre-configured button maps for hundreds of popular PC games. The wheel also remembers your settings for different games, so your profile is saved for the next time you play. Expert reviews state that the Logitech’s MOMO Racing Force Feedback Wheel gives a realistic racing experience. If you are a serious racer, check it out.

If you're a fan of sports games or action games, reviews say that the Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 vibration feedback gamepad is the best basic game controller for PC gaming. Both expert reviewers and owners, praised the Logitech gamepad for its comfortable ergonomics. It is quite light and highly customizable. It is PC and Mac compatible. The Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 looks very much like a typical PS 2 console controller. It has ten programmable buttons, which allows maximum play control for each game. The receiver has a range of up to 30 feet, which means that even if you manage to get out of your chair, you can keep playing until you're finally out of range. This feature is what divides the Rumblepad from other gamepads. In my case, I prefer to stand instead of sitting. Overall, the Rumblepad 2 is comfortable, light and good quality construction. It is highly customizable and the wireless connectivity is A1. I give it a 4.9 stars out of 5.0 stars.