So, it’s the holidays. What better way to spend some quality time with family than to challenge them to a friendly video game? We’ve narrowed down the top new games that will appeal to any and all!
5. ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
DEVELOPER: Capcom
PUBLISHER: Capcom
PLATFORM: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita
MARVEL VS. CAPCOM fans, rejoice! This updated version of MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: FATE OF TWO WORLDS will be introducing new characters from both the Marvel and Capcom sides. There will also be 8 new stages and a spectator mode so people can watch matches online.
4. MARIO & SONIC AT THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES
DEVELOPER: Sega
PUBLISHER: Nintendo
PLATFORM: Wii, Nintendo 3DS
The MARIO & SONIC crossover has expanded to the London 2012 Olympic Games! For the Wii version, players can play the standard athletic games like table tennis and aquatics, or play the dream games like dream discus and dream equestrian. Also, new sports will be introduced like football and horseback riding.
3. JURASSIC PARK: THE GAME
DEVELOPER: Telltale Games
PUBLISHER: Telltale Games
PLATFORM: PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
The same studio behind the BACK TO THE FUTURE game has brought their skills to another amazing movie series. With a Spielberg feel to this release, players will experience actual sound effects and visual stunts directly from the films. But beware, because the dinosaurs have a lot of personality. It will take smarts AND strength to complete the levels.
2. CARTOON NETWORK: PUNCH TIME EXPLOSION XL
DEVELOPER: Papaya Studio
PUBLISHER: Crave Entertainment
PLATFORM: Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
The Nintendo 3DS game is coming to multi-player consoles! PUNCH TIME EXPLOSION pits your favourite cartoon characters from shows like BEN 10 and DEXTER’S LABORATORY against each other. Nothing like a little friendly competition between family members, right?
1. RAVING RABBIDS: ALIVE & KICKING
DEVELOPER: Ubisoft
PUBLISHER: Ubisoft
PLATFORM: Xbox 360 (Requires KINECT Sensor)
The bunny mascots are being unleashed yet again. Exclusive to the KINECT system, ALIVE & KICKING players will have to slap, kick or hit the Rabbids to keep them under control! The game is a collection of mini games that will make the players do everything from dancing, twisting and even rolling on the floor. Up to four people can play at a time, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t pull the coffee table out of the way to get the rest of your family looking ridiculous!