When it comes to grabbing hold of a child’s attention and keeping them focused we have never seen anything do it better than I Spy. There is something so challenging and so satisfying about hunting for and uncovering a hidden solution. When it comes to this cartridge game for VTech’s InnoTab I Spy comes to […]
If you have a LeapPad or a Leapster then you know what a great tool it can be for interactive learning experiences. With this new Ready-to-Read title, featuring every child’s favorite oversized dog, your child will have fun while enhancing their literary skills. There are a number of games, each of which practices a different
It has been quite the journey for LEGO, from simple building blocks of our youth to today where they are stars in their own movies and video games. This new release, which is set within the world of The Hobbit movie hits all the right notes. Testers told us that they found this new game
The latest iteration of the highly successful Skylanders series continues to impress parents and children alike. With Trap Team the core elements that have made it a bestseller remain, namely the humor and likeability of the characters you engage with. In this new version, the Trap Team is bundled with a redesigned Portal of Power
The Toast Critters app for the LeapTV educational gaming system captivated children providing hours of fun that they came back to over and over. Parents told us that they appreciated how LeapFrog spends so much time understanding what children are learning and tailoring age-appropriate games that mimic exactly what they learning in school. In the
Ninja Number Beans is a terrific example of the strength of the LeapTV system. By giving children a physical connection to solving math equations, namely role playing as a ninja warrior, the experience takes on a whole new level fun and interactivity. The premise of the game is rescuing the kidnaped Ninja master. To do
Scout and Violet are perhaps the most recognizable and familiar of the LeapFrog characters so it was understandable that so many children were excited to see them come to life on the LeapTV system. This game teaches nontraditional lessons like dealing with emotions and friendship, offering ways to deal with social situations, problem-solving and learning
With each updated release, Skylanders proves that the out of the box thinking Activision first employed when creating this hybrid video game/toy remains as exciting and appealing as ever. This year’s iteration incorporates thrilling racing elements that harken back to the days of Mario Kart. The tracks are well-designed with colorful scenarios and lots of
LEGO has jumped, with both feet, into the toys-to-life category. For those of you unfamiliar with the term or the genre, it is the conjoining of physical toys with video games. LEGO Dimensions comes with physical LEGO pieces that you build into sets, characters, vehicles, or accessories. The next step is placing what you have
Dragons Dawn of New Riders is a great companion game to the popular movie “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” Beginning with the packaging which is vibrant, colorful and intriguing. It is a clue of what’s to come once your child fires the game up on any number of video game platforms. Players
