Christmas Gift Ideas:A Kid's World

Get some games for your kids this Christmas! Powerplay lists down some of the more suitable games.

Viva Piñata (Xbox 360)
Let the kids’ creative juices flow! In this game, players have the ability to create a living garden ecosystem that can attract and host 60 species of wild piñatas. Explore the colorful and brilliant world of Viva Piñata where you will be constantly challenged to maintain your ecosystem so that the Piñatas do not leave your garden. With a generous amount of customizable elements to choose from, gameplay will never cease to be dull. Take the game to Xbox Live and interact, trade or play with other players, making for hours of fun for people of all ages.

Rayman Raving Rabbids (Wii)
Rayman makes a return this Christmas with more promised action and wackiness! With collection of over 40 mini-games, you can never get enough of Rayman. Crazy bunnies have invaded the Earth and Rayman has been locked up. Complete a series of hilarious mini-games to entertain the bunnies and earn objects that Rayman can use to get out of his cell. The use of the Wii-mote provides more fun that is well-tailored for the entire family to enjoy.


Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team (DS)
Can’t get enough of Pokemon on television? Then take on this new Pokemon game! As the name implies, there will be many dungeons for you to explore. Along the way, you will also encounter several of your favorite characters from the Pokemon universe that you may invite to join your rescue team. Engage in good old turn-based combats with some other fierce Pokemon as you attempt to find your way to the next dungeon in a bid to save numerous of those lost friends out there!

Cars (PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, GC, PS2, PSP, DS, GBA)
No matter how much your copy of the DVD of Cars has to offer, nothing beats taking control Lightning McQueen. Environments and characters from the film are recreated in this game, with players having the choice of 10 playable characters, further complemented by 30 races and fun mini-games. With vibrant and colorful graphics as well as new control schemes for the Wii version of the game, kids are going to find Cars enjoyable.


Winx Club: The Quest for the Codex (GBA)
From the hit animated cartoon series comes this game. Interaction with characters seen in the cartoon series will no doubt be encountered and players get to control anyone of their favorite characters. With a library of extensive mini-games and collectible items, this game will keep players occupied for quite a long time to come with unlockable outfits for each fairy to boot.

Other choices: SpongeBob Squarepants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (PC, Wii, GC, PS2, DS, GBA), Open Season (PC, Xbox 360, Xbox, Wii, GC, PS2, PSP, DS, GBA), Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (Wii), Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island (GBA), Yoshi Island DS (DS)