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Cars 2, The Video Game

Cars 2Looking for a suitable and enjoyable child’s video game can be hard work for any adult and especially if they are searching for a gift that won’t disappoint. One of the latest Disney film games and a good choice for kids is Cars 2  with a PEGI rating of 7 and over. The Cars films are really popular and this game is just as popular with children who love the flashy cars and bright colours of this game.

It all starts with 10 characters from the Cars 2 film. As the game progresses around 20 different characters and lots of new and customisable cars are able to be unlocked. Most Cars 2 film lovers will be delighted to see that some of the first available cars are Lightning McQeen, Holley Shiftwell and Mater. Read more

Captain America: Super Soldier The Video Game

Captain America: Super SoldierThe character Captain America first appeared in Marvel comics way back in 1941. That’s over 70 years ago, yet this fictional superhero is still going strong, as shown by the popularity of the Captain America: Super Soldier video game.

With a PEGI rating of 16 and over Captain America: Super Soldier isn’t suitable for younger children. Our super hero has to fight against evil and the war will become very ugly.

As a player you can become Captain America. You can battle hordes of enemies while you don the costume and carry the prestigeous shield.  While you play the captain your enemies the Forces of Hydra will be hunting you down. Some of those are: Madam Hydra, Red Skull and Iron Cross. You, the hero have to fight your way into the mysterious Hydra castle, defeating the evil scientist on the way. Gamers will need to utilise every attck and special power available to beat their enemies.

The graphics are excellent, really sharp and vital. You will travel through backgrounds of city streets and enter evil laboratories to be surrounded by peculiar scientific equipment. All really detailed and eye catching but not too much to distract you from enjoying playing the game.

You can see some comic book influence in the styling of the scenery and comic book fans will enjoy how much attention has been paid to detail with this homage to the original comics. The scenery may be well detailed but the fighting sequences pay even more attention to detail.

On the offensive or on the defence, Captain America can use his shield to attack or defend. His iconic shield can be used to knock down enemies and deflect bullets while the fantastically fit superhero leaps from balconies and railings. As a player you can enjoy being able to free fall through a ceiling or leap from the rafters apart from being able to use standard kicks and jumps.

This game is really exciting for teenagers and adults and it isn’t so violent that you get distracted by blood and gore.
The game Captain America: Super Soldier was released to coincide with Captain America’s newest film. The Captain is very nimble and athletic, just as you would expect any superhero to be in combat. He can easily devastate a single enemy but wait until you see him in combat with several of his foes at once. The battles created are long and tiring, but as a player you are left with a strong feeling of living within the game.

The combination of tough enemies and a rich story work together to create a game that has the power to keep a player engaged for hours at a time. Captain America: Super Soldier brings something that you don’t often see in many of the games of today and that’s patriotism. This really is a brilliant game even if you have no interest in superheros or comic books. Some will love the character’s rich history, others will love the Captain’s ferocious combat style.

The video game Captain America: Super Soldier is a great buy because it has spectaculour effects, hot timing and a nostalgic superhero that combine to make playing the game a thoroughly enjoyable experience. You cn get the game on all of the popular platforms so give it a play.

Captain America: Super Soldier (PS3)

Become Captain America™, the ultimate Super-Soldier, as you face the Red Skull army in this gripping original third-person action adventure set in the darkest days of World War II. Wield Captain America legendary shield to take out enemies at a distance, interact with your environment, and deflect incoming fire back at foes as you traverse Hydra massive castle to save the world from Cap villainous archenemies.

Get ready to hurl yourself shield-first into the fray your own superhuman feats with the superior force of the world first Super-Soldier at your fingertips.


Features
  Play as Captain America: Battle enemies bent on world domination in a unique World War II setting, using your Super-Soldier abi

List Price: £49.99 Price: £19.99

Captain America: Super Soldier is a third person action adventure game which combines dynamic acrobatic platforming with a fast and fluid melee combat system. Written by renowned Marvel comic writer Christos Gage, the game follows an engaging storyline set within the period of WWII. Players will take the role of ‘Super Soldier’ Captain America and test their skills as they battle infamous enemies such as Iron Cross, the Hydra Army and the legendary Red Skull.

Captain America: Super Soldier (Wii)

List Price: £34.99 Price: £39.97

The preeminent super hero introduced during the WWII era, Captain America was created by the legendary team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941. Over 200 million Captain America issues have been sold in 75 countries and the shield-wielding hero is a key member of the Avengers alongside comic book icons The Hulk, Iron Man, and Thor.

Marvel Select - Captain America- The First Avenger

  • Stands approx 7" tall
  • Features 16 Points of Articulation
  • Based on Chris Evans Likeness
  • Packed with Themed Diorama
Re-imagined for the big screen in the 2011 upcomming blockbuster the Chris Evans version of Captain America is getting the Marvel Select treatment. Featuring 14 points of articulation, this dramatic, 7-inch tall super patriot also includes a diorama display base.

Price: £33.99

Games May Save Us

Games can save us.

 

Students spend 10,000 hours playing video games by the time they turn 21. That’s the same amount of time they’ll spend in school from fifth grade to high school. In her TED talk “Gaming Can Make a Better World,” Jane McGonigal notes that 10,000 is also the amount of hours Malcom Gladwell says you need to spend in full concentration with something to become a virtuoso at it.

Gaming Can Make a Better World

So, you have a classroom full of children who are well on their way to becoming virtuosos at gaming in a way that previous generations never have been before. How do you teach them?

The answer is, of course, the same way you’ve taught all the other generations before them. Despite the fact that online training is both prevalent and relevant to the newer generations, the education system hasn’t changed since the Industrial Revolution.

 

Part of the problem is that teachers haven’t been equipped with the right tools to incorporate video games into the classroom. The structure doesn’t allow for hours of playing Minecraft or World of Warcraft. Some teachers have gone above and beyond making their case to principals and school boards to include games in the classroom. However, they are by far the exception, and not the norm.

 

There is also a distinct lack of funding going into educational games.  Many of them are designed to appease parents and keep young children busy instead of actually enriching a curriculum. Older students are highly unlikely to find any educational games aimed at their age range whatsoever. Once they’re in college, they can just forget about it. The virtue of using games in education isn’t just about the intrinsic educational value of the game itself, though.

Games make us better people. They teach us how to work hard and persevere. Non-gamers probably don’t understand the difficult mental effort that goes into gaming. The first thing any gamer thinks of when they’re told gaming is hard is probably the first big boss battle they had to try time and time again before they beat it. There’s value in the perseverance, and there’s value in the effort.

But there’s also a different type of mental effort. MMOs especially require a lot of tedious, necessary tasks. Gamers don’t get to be level 80 foragers without some serious time spent searching for tiny plants with the smallest hint of shimmer. This, dear gamers, is what we call difficult work. Gamers, as a group, know that you have to start from the bottom and put hard work into advancing. Sometimes it’s tedious; sometimes it’s a thrilling ride.

The process of leveling your main character is found in any genre. Very few start off able to beat the final battle. Gamers understand that you need to learn more and educate yourself to advance. That lesson has been shown to them in over 10,000 hours of their childhood.

Many people accuse the Millennial generation of lining up too quickly for instant gratification. In a way, that’s true. As gamers, Milennials are used to instant feedback and progress. But, if they see that progress, they’re willing to put in the time to become better, faster and smarter at their jobs.