Review: VTech’s New V.Reader
Written on Jul 6, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Featured, VTech
VTech® describes it’s new V.Reader™ as an “animated e-book system.” In my opinion, it’s like a kiddie Kindle and has taken e-readers for kids to a new level. Designed for children 3-7, it’s both easy to use and fun. Add to that the fact that it was a hit with our reviewers, and I think [...]
Review: Star Wars Republic Squadron (TV Games)
Written on Oct 8, 2009 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, Reviews
Jakks Pacific is known for their line of plug and play TV games. Star Wars Republic Squadron is their latest effort, this one conceptually based on the Clone Wars TV series. While a lot has stayed the same, just add batteries and connect two cables to get started, Jakks has freshened up the concept by adding motion controls. The only game buttons are for firing, all other movements are handled by tilting the controller in the proper direction.
Jakks Pacific Announces Fall 2009 TV Games Lineup
Written on Jan 11, 2009 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, News
Jakks Pacific has announced their fall lineup of TV Games at CES. They’ve expanded on their motion technology and are offering new licenced games like Star Wars and Big Buck Hunter. All of the new games will retail under $50 to appeal to the family casual gaming audience.
Review: High School Musical TV Game
Written on Dec 16, 2008 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, Reviews
High School Musical is quite the phenomenon, and now it’s a TV Game, thanks to Jakks Pacific. The kids of East High have summer jobs at a country club while dealing with the requisite drama surrounding Troy, Gabriella and Sharpay.
Review: Jakks Pacific UltiMotion SwingZone Sports
Written on Dec 10, 2008 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, Reviews
Jakks Pacific, the undisputed king of plug and play TV games, is back at it with UltiMotion SwingZone Sports. SwingZone Sports features five sports games that are controlled via wireless motion controller. Designed to be used for the entire family, SwingZone Sports promises fun for both kids and the family at large.
Review: Discovery Kids Smart Animal Scanopedia
Written on Dec 9, 2008 by Steve and filed under Jakks Pacific, News, Reviews
The Discovery Kids Smart Animal Scanopedia, by Jakks Pacific, is meant for children 3-years-old and up. The Scanopedia, and the animals that you can scan with it, provide a fun way to learn about many different animals – from the sounds they make to the habitats they live in.
Review: Jakks Pacific Wall-E TV Game
Written on Dec 4, 2008 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, Reviews
Wall-E has been sent to Earth to gather up garbage, but he’s also been sent to a Jakks Pacific all-in-one TV Game. The Wall-E shaped controller plugs into any television and lets kids control both Wall-E and EVE as they look for hidden artifacts on Earth. There are also three mini-games that offer multiple levels of problem solving challenges.
Review: Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? TV Game
Written on Nov 24, 2008 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, Reviews
Jakks Pacific is well-known for their line of TV Games. They’re simple to use, just plug two cords into almost any TV, add batteries and you’re ready to go. While setting up the game is simple, not everyone will find the questions in Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? to be so easy. Modeled after the television show, gamers get to either show their skills or hang their head in defeat as they answer trivia questions out of kid’s textbooks.