Don't know what to get for your family, son, daughter, husband, friend, or whoever? Check out our guide for a few pointers on what's worth getting for who.
For Her
Cooking Mama Series
For all cooking and food fanatics alike, Cooking Mama is a simple way to spend some quality time in the kitchen without having to deal with the aggravating clean-up afterwards. This time players not only get to prepare the meals, they also get to shop for the ingredients. Full of very easy to understand controls and a variety of meals to prepare, along with ratings to encourage players to do better, this is a great game for mom's, grandmothers, sisters, and hey, everyone.
Style Savvy
Fashion lovers everywhere will find their perfect match with Style Savvy. Players will run their own clothes shop where they will suggest clothes for customers to wear and create the perfect outfit in order to send them leaving satisfied. With over ten thousand items to choose from players will have unlimited options in order to make their store the best it can be.
Scene It? Twilight
Twi-hards everywhere will be fighting to get their hands on the latest Scene It? Title, Scene It? Twilight Edition. Get your crazy fanatical friends to the house and spend hours in front of the tv quizzing one another on who is the true Twilight fan. Be warned though, massive doses of Edward/Jacob could potentially cause mass hormone induced hysteria.
Also Available On: DS
Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked
More of a tool than a game really, Food Network Cook or Be Cooked has players preparing meals in real time with every step of the way perfectly detailed. For aspiring cooks, feel free to cook along as the game details exact ingredients and preparation methods, cooking instructions, and cooking time. Anyone can be a chef with this game at their side.
We Cheer 2
We Cheer 2 is the latest cheerleading game available for Wii. Though it's bright and colorful, the game is deep and challenging, requiring players to have enough coordination to independently perform motions with each of their hands and arms to match on-screen cues. With a pop-friendly song list, and a candy-coated presentation, young girls will undoubtedly love We Cheer 2.
The Legendary Starfy
A word of caution to most males: if you are in fact brave enough to purchase this title for your mother, grandmother, sister, girlfriend, etc, you should probably say goodbye to your DS and accept that you'll just have to go buy another one. Starfy is one of the sweetest characters to ever come out of Nintendo's original IP arsenal, sporting a sweet personality and a charming homeworld. The Legendary Starfy is a smooth play for any consistent gamers, and will provide a decent challenge for newcomers. Players will swim through oceans, run around on land, and even get to dress Starfy up in this title that has much to offer.
Katamari Forever
The Prince is back in yet another new Katamari title, which brings some of the best levels from all the previous Katamari Damacy titles together in one solid offering, while adding some great new ones of its own. The colorful and quirky environments create and incredibly charming atmosphere with such fantastic gameplay that it's hard to stop playing. Men and women alike looking for a fantastic play experience that can be short or lengthy would do well to purchase this game, as would anyone holding out on the Katamari experience.
Rhythm Heaven
The sequel to Rhythm Tengoku, a Japanese only title, gave America it's first playthrough with Nintendo's first party rhythm title. With a variety of levels each bearing a unique theme, players will have to keep rhythm by doing plenty of unique actions, such as singing in a choir and help two lizards attract one another. It's a very original title that provides an experience you can't get anywhere else.
Boing! Docomodake
One of the sweetest and most unique titles to be seen in a while, Boing! Docomodake takes players on a fun journey throughout several different levels, all the while teaching the players about the importance of family. This endearing title combines platforming, light combat, and plenty of puzzles to create a game that's tough enough for veterans, but simple enough for beginners to get into to. Plus, who can resist an adorable mushroom man?
Personal Trainer: Walking
As we all know, keeping in shape is important part of good health. Nintendo's Personal Trainer: Walking hopes to make that process easier for players as it tracks a number of key metrics for players as they travel around with the included Pedometer. To help with the nice interface, Nintendo has ported Miis to the DS so that players can see a representation of themselves in the game. This game would make for the perfect gift for those who walk often or for those who plan to kick off a brand new exercise regiment.
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
The latest title in the Professor Layton series to hit America takes players on a darker journey than seen in the first. Players will explore many different locations, solving an entirely new set of puzzles that will leave players scratching their heads, but always wanting more.
Harvest Moon Series
Those looking for a simple play experience with a bit of depth will not be disappointed in Harvest Moon. Players will have to plant crops, tend to them, water them, and fertilize them in order to produce a healthy and profitable crop. Tending plants isn't the only thing players will need to worry about, as animals need tending to, on top of visiting neighbors, and playing through one of the many side-stories the game has to offer.
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