Gamer Girls
Are you a sleuth in need of a case? No worries! Nancy Drew is in need of your help. The recently released Nintendo DS game takes a new twist on a classic character. Nancy needs your help to uncover the mystery at Olde World Park.
Between interviewing characters (whose bad moods sometimes need cheering via mini games) and uncovering clues, you reveal an interesting story line that takes you to shady motels and a psych ward.
If you love the books and you enjoyed the movie, you may want to take a crack at this mystery. The feel-good game revolves around a single case. Be prepared to do a lot of reading as most of the story reveals itself in dialogue. It may take you a while, but you can’t lose once you figure out your tasks.
Case closed!
By Emily Capp
BY ANDREA T. ON 5/9/2008 9:56:00 AM 20 COMMENTS
Perhaps you are on your rear more than your feet when you take to the ice, but the Imagine series of games has made it possible for you to become an international skating star in the recently released Nintendo DS game Imagine: Figure Skater.
Relaxing comfortably on the couch, you can take to the ice with all the skill of a pro and master your grueling routine with a swipe of your stylus. The object of the game is to participate in the competitions that take place over the course of the year until you reach the World Championship. Along the way, you go to school and the gym, balance your social life and shop for the coolest costumes and accessories.
Mini-games help you to build coordination, stamina and gain artistic points. Among the many games? Sushi-eating, cake decorating, curling, dancing, knocking penguins off the ice and unscrambling images to make works of art.
Out of all the Imagine series of games, Ice Skater takes top marks. There is a lot packed into this DS game and well worth the investment as you skate you way into international stardom.
—Emily Capp
BY ANDREA T. ON 5/2/2008 9:00:00 AM 19 COMMENTS
We have the answers to our HSM2 quiz! How did you do? But first, our HSM2: Work This Out! review, by Katie Matarazzo Speca. (And don’t forget to scroll down and see if you won the game giveaway!)
High School Musical 2: Work This Out! Review
School’s out at East High. How are you going to pay for all that gorge new bathing suit? Or save up for that new car? It’s time to find a summer job! In High School Musical 2: Work This Out! (Exclusively for Nintendo DS) the gang’s working together at Lava Springs Resort. This fab country club has it all and they need your help keeping all the guests happy.
Play as any of the 6 HSM stars and finish their daily tasks. From opening umbrellas for sunbathers by the pool and making sandwiches in the kitchen to showing your Wildcat spirit, you’ll be sure to get in a full day’s work.
The summer can’t be a total work fest, though. There’s plenty of downtime to explore the resort, but more importantly, rehearse for your performance. The Star Dazzle talent show’s almost here and Kelsie wrote a new song just for the show. Gotta practice your dance moves every chance you get so you can win.
This game will definitely get your musical rhythm in check. Most tasks are based on the beats of your fave HSM songs. Not musically inclined? No problem! They signal you when to make your move. BONUS! This game features all 10 songs from HSM2 soundtrack. You can even listen to them when your DS is closed. Pretty cool.
Want more info on High School Musical 2: Work This Out!? CLICK HERE.
And the answers to our quiz from last week! But you totally knew them already, right?
Q: What is the Country Club's annual talent show called?
A: Star Dazzle Talent Show
Q: What kind of sandwiches did Troy make for his picnic lunch with Gabriella on the golf course?
A: Peanut butter and jelly
Q: What Hawaiian song was cut out of the original movie but was on the DVD as a bonus feature?
A: "Humuhumunukunukua'pua'a," Sung by Sharpay, the song features the long name of the tiny unofficial state fish of Hawaii.
Q: Who is the only character to have a solo?
A: Troy Bolton is the only character to have a solo.
Q: What other Disney star made a cameo near the end of "All for One" as one of the dancers by the pool?
A: Miley Cyrus makes a cameo appearance.
And congrats to our winners. The top winner gets the HSM DVDs, plus prior HSM games, including this one, High School Musical 2: Work This Out! And the runners-up get a copy of the game. Woo hoo!
Grand Prize Winner!
Tessa V. - North Plainfield, NJ
Runners Up!
Meghan O. - Bartlett, IL
Devon F. - Brockton, MA
Crystal L. - San Francisco, CA
Nicole R. - Fleetville, PA
Thanks for playin’ everybody!
BY ANDREA T. ON 4/25/2008 10:54:00 AM 13 COMMENTS
We’re totally excited. Wanna know why? Because we still can’t get enough of all things High School Musical (Believe it. One of the GL editors drinks out of a High School Musical cup. No joke.). And now, the game High School Musical 2: Work This Out! is set to hit stores next week.
In this Nintendo DS game, players explore the Lava Springs Resort and become a part of brand new storylines. Players work, dance and play their way to winning the Star Dazzle talent show. The game features all 10 songs from the film, and allows players the ability to listen to songs. Check out the trailer!
The kind folks at Disney Interactive are giving 6 lucky gals a prize! Five runners-up will receive a copy of the game, and one grand-prize winner will receive a copy of the game, plus previous HSM games and DVDs of HSM1 and HSM2!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER!
The contest ends Wednesday, April 23 at midnight. Then, on Friday, April 25, we’ll announce the winners, review the game and give you the answers to this just-for fun HSM2 trivia quiz. How cool is that? Here’s the quiz…
HSM2 Trivia! How big a fan are you?
1. What is the Country Club's annual talent show called?
2. What kind of sandwiches did Troy make for his picnic lunch with Gabriella on the golf course?
3. What Hawaiian song was cut out of the original movie but was on the DVD as a bonus feature?
4. Who is the only character to have a solo?
5. What other Disney star made a cameo near the end of "All for One" as one of the dancers by the pool?
Make sure you come back next Friday for the answers (and to see if you won)!
BY ANDREA T. ON 4/18/2008 10:27:00 AM 79 COMMENTS