"Brave: The Video Game" Is Now Available In Stores

Brave: The Video Game, inspired by the Disney•Pixar movie “Brave,” is now available for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ system from Nintendo, Nintendo DS™ handheld system and Windows PC/ MAC.  Brave: The Video Game offers fans the chance to continue the story of the film and relive highlights from Merida’s heroic journey to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.  Players can go on new adventures and experience non-stop action as they run, jump and battle their way through the rugged landscape of mythical and mysterious Scotland.

Brave: The Video Game is a third person action-adventure where players can challenge destiny and change their fate, while playing as Merida who is voiced by the film’s actress, Kelly Macdonald.  By utilizing their wits and bravery, players will face off against fierce enemies to end an ancient curse and save the kingdom.  In addition, they will be able to go on quests through a mystical world and solve puzzles to uncover secrets. 

“The exciting action-adventure gameplay that takes place in Brave: The Video Game expands the tale beyond the movie’s storyline, giving fans both a fun and engaging gaming experience,” said Javier Ferreira, Senior Vice President of Publishing, Disney Interactive Media Group. “Brave: The Video Game allows players to truly be part of this exciting fantasy adventure, full of the rich storytelling heritage and quality that Disney•Pixar does best.”

Brave: The Video Game offers a variety of gameplay options, including single-player as Merida, co-op mode with a will o’ the wisp, and a special Bear mode.  Several new opponents created exclusively for the game will challenge the player throughout the experience, culminating with an ultimate boss battle to complete the adventure. 

With Kinect™ for Xbox 360 and PlayStation®Move motion controller for PS3™ gamers will feel like they are using a bow and arrow to compete in archery for a truly immersive experience. The Nintendo DS game is filled with its own exciting missions and a myriad of characters to engage the single-player.  

Brave: The Video Game is available now for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Windows PC/MAC. 

Sing 4 YouTube Contest and Giveaway

Sing4 and the Sing4 YouTube Contest transform karaoke, one of the world’s most popular forms of entertainment, into an immersive singing experience.  Aspiring professionals and amateurs alike are empowered to get into the game and get online to show off their singing talent.

Check out the special Sing4 YouTube Contest that concludes January 31, 2012. One grand prize winner will be selected to perform as the Opening Act at the Songwriters Music Series: Chicago edition to benefit VH1 Save The Music Foundation in 2012 plus win $10,000 in cash & prizes. Contestants can choose from four featured Sing4 contest songs by Rihanna, Train, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry. After selecting one of the four songs, contestants will videotape themselves performing it, post their performance by logging on to www.youtube.com/sing4 and uploading their video. Famous YouTube artists are already getting involved. Videos will be judged on originality, talent and creativity. 

 For more information, visit: www.youtube.com/sing4 or http://www.facebook.com/sing4YouTube

And be sure to come back and leave me a link if you decide to enter, I'd love to see your videos!!

To celebrate this exciting opportunity Sing4 is giving a copy of the game to one lucky reader.   

 

Disclosure:  The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Happy Feet Two: The Videogame Giveaway from Pump It Up

Pump It Up Challenges Families to Show Off Their ‘Happy Feet’
Nation’s Largest Inflatable Playground Launches Video Contest to Get Families Moving

Do you have happy feet?  Then you could submit a video at Pump It Up's Facebook page to be entered to will a variety of interactive prizes ranging from a family home entertainment center to copies of the musical adventure game inspired by the whimsical Antarctic world of the upcoming animated film Happy Feet Two.

The contest winners will be selected by popular vote from other Pump It Up Facebook fans, and announced on December 30, 2011. One grand prize winner will receive a family home entertainment center, including a flat panel TV, video game console, Happy Feet Two: The Videogame, a $1,000 value. One second prize winner will receive a video game console and Happy Feet Two: The Videogame, a $400 value. Five third prize winners will receive Happy Feet Two: The Videogame. For more information about the video contest and for official contest rules, visit www.Facebook.com/PumpItUpParty.


About Pump It Up
The leader in the active kid’s party industry, Pump It Up is the nation’s largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds specializing in private parties for birthdays, and programs, such as school outings, field trips, corporate events and more. Trained staff provides guests with supervision, food and beverage set-up, and clean-up services. Pump It Up is headquartered in Tempe, AZ with more than 150 locations across the country. For more information about Pump It Up, please visit www.PumpItUpParty.com.

Enter to win 
Happy Feet Two: The Videogame 
(for Nintendo Wii valued at $49.99)

Giveaway Rules

Required Entry: Leave a comment sharing what make your families feet happy? (For instance a really great song, or a day at the beach?)

Additional entries: (Extra entries are only valid after completing the required entry. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry)

~Follow me publicly on google friend connect (at bottom of page) - 1 entry

~Subscribe by email (must activate) - 1 entry

~Follow my blog on networked blogs - 1 entry

~Follow me on twitter - 1 entry (leave username)
~Follow me on StumbleUpon - 2 entries (leave username)

~Tweet the giveaway- may be done once daily, include @lisanoel03 and a link to this post - 1 entry (leave direct url to tweet

~Post my button on your blog (make sure it's my NEW button) - 2 entries

~Blog about the giveaway - 3 entries (leave link and 3 comments)

~Enter any of my other current giveaways (listed at the top of my page) - 1 entry per giveaway

PLEASE NOTE: I will do my best to mediate any problems in delivery of giveaway prizes with the sponsor, and I do my best only to represent companies I trust, however I am not personally responsible for any prizes which are not received for delivery or any other reasons.

**Winner will be added to this post when selected**

Contest ends 11/21/11!

US Residents Only!

Please be sure that I have a way to contact you either with a email available on your blogger account or leave your email in your comment. If I can not contact you via email, or you do not respond with in approx. 48 hours to my email, I have to pick a new winner. And I really hate doing that!

Disclosure:  The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Gamers Gift Guide 2011 #Nintendo based #VideoGames

Do you have a video game fan on your holiday shopping list? 

Check out our reviews of some of the latest Nintendo based video game releases for this holiday gift giving! (Click game titles for full info/review)

Wii Games

Just Dance Summer Party

Cars 2

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters

Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension

Skylanders

Disney Universe

Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked...Coming Soon


 NCIS


Rango...Coming Soon

Country Dance 2


Zumba 2...Coming Soon

Ready, Sett, Grover!...Coming Soon

Sing4: The Hits Edition...Coming Soon

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL...Coming Soon

Drawsome Tablet...Coming Soon

DS Games

Cars 2 

 Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension

Pillow Pets

 Camping Mama

DaGaDar

Bakugan...Coming Soon

 Max & the Magic Marker...Coming Soon

Rango...Coming Soon

Spy Kids: All the Time In The World

Plants vs. Zombies

Peggle

Bookworm Adventures...Coming Soon

 Bejeweled 3...Coming Soon

The Magic School Bus: Oceans...Coming Soon

I SPY Castle...Coming Soon

SpongeBob Surf & Skate Roadtrip...Coming Soon

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town...Coming Soon

Wappy Dog...Coming Soon

3DS Games

DECA SPORTS EXTREME

Puzzler Mind Gym® 3D 

Cooking Mama 4

Frogger 3D

Centipede Infestation...Coming Soon

For other great gift ideas (and Giveaways) check out these gift guides:

Lindsay Blogs Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Cars 2: The Video Game on DS and Wii {Review}

Cars 2: The Video Game brings players inside the international training center CHROME (Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage), where they choose from more than 20 different characters and train to become world class spies. As part of their international training, they will participate in simulated hazardous missions using high-tech gadgets to evade and slow down adversaries.

Genre: Racing Action
MSRP: $49.99
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Cartoon Violence

• Published by: Disney Interactive Studios
• Number of Players: 1-4
• MSRP: $29.99
• E for Everyone

Review: As long time fans of Cars, our family was excited to see Cars 2 the movie.  Personally I didn't enjoy the second movie nearly as much as the first one, but my older boys disagreed.  And I have to say, the sequel definitely lent itself to some video game fun.  My 7 year old is a big fan of the DS version of Cars 2: The Video Game.  While my youngest and I both thoroughly enjoyed the Wii version.  Although there is some definite racing elements to this game this is no where near your plain ole race car game.  If you haven't seen the new movie, you will likely be surprised by the feel of these games as this isn't the laid back pace of Radiator Springs from the original Cars movie but a fast paced, action packed spy thriller.  While I understand the E10+ rating because of the 'violence' I really think that this game is easily for 3 and up if your kids are experienced at the controller.  This is one my new favorite family games for our Wii!

And I have watched my son play on DS, and was surprised that it really is a very different game which has become a regular favorite for him also.

Disclosure: Our family received complimentary copies of both of these games for review purposes. I was not compensated for a positive review, all opinions expressed are my own  honest, personal feedback.