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		<title>Eco-Match &#8211; Another wonderful Kids Computer Game from Playfirst</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenny Mannion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eco-Match from Play First Games at first looks like any other match three game but it is so much more.  The object &#8211; to match three of the same pictures in the row by swapping two tiles that are next to each other. This game takes it a step further as you have a purpose<a href="http://jennymannion.com/kidscomputergames/2010/01/eco-match-another-wonderful-kids-computer-game-from-playfirst/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.playfirst.com/game/eco-match?q=AFKIDCGRC_" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 1px;" title="Eco-Match" src="http://www.playfirst.com/img/game/eco-match/eco-matchLarge.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="168" /></a><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.playfirst.com/game/eco-match?q=AFKIDCGRC_" target="_blank">Eco-Match</a> from <a href="http://www.playfirst.com/?q=AFKIDCGRC_" target="_blank">Play First</a> Games at first looks like any other match three game but it is so much more.  The object &#8211; to match three of the same pictures in the row by swapping two tiles that are next to each other. This game takes it a step further as you have a purpose beyond matching three.  You also have to match a certain number of the animal that you are trying to save. This game is educational and I would say any child 6 and up (reading age) would enjoy.<br />
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.playfirst.com/game/eco-match?q=AFKIDCGRC_" target="_blank"><img class="alignright" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 1px;" title="Eco-Match Game Screen" src="http://www.playfirst.com/img/game/eco-match/eco-matchScreen1.jpg" alt="" width="256" height="192" /></a>Eco-Match is filled with maps and information about the animals and environment.  Kids can enjoy the educational aspect of it without even realizing it.  You don&#8217;t NEED to know how to read to play the game but reading the information adds to drawing the child deeper into the quest.  As you move forward and complete assignments you are rewarded with e-coins that you can use to access other projects to buy.  Projects that help animals and the environment.  Buying projects gives you access to different Eco-Charge skills that can be used on an assignment.  Such as a Transplant power up that will allow you to click on a tile to remove it if you are stuck on a level.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.playfirst.com/game/eco-match?q=AFKIDCGRC_" target="_blank">Eco-Match</a> has cute graphics and sound.  It is another game by <a href="http://www.playfirst.com/?q=AFKIDCGRC_" target="_blank">Playfirst</a> with many options.  You can download and play for free for an hour to see if you like it before deciding if you want to buy the full version with 150 levels. Thank you <a href="http://www.playfirst.com/?q=AFKIDCGRC_" target="_blank">Play First Games</a> &#8211; Eco-Match is another educational nonviolent game for children!<br />
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		<title>Jump Start Pet Rescue for the Wii</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenny Mannion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As far as kid&#8217;s computer games go for the Wii &#8211; Jump Start Pet Rescue is one of THE BEST games I have found for 3-6 year olds. My children have played Jump Start Games since they were 3 and to see these characters come to life in a Wii game is WONDERFUL!  From designing<a href="http://jennymannion.com/kidscomputergames/2009/09/jump-start-pet-rescue-for-the-wii/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJumpstart-Pet-Rescue-Nintendo-Wii%2Fdp%2FB002HEX27U%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dvideogames%26qid%3D1253728887%26sr%3D8-1&amp;tag=httpwwwicanbe-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-605" title="jump start pet wii" src="http://jennymannion.com/kidscomputergames/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jump-start-pet-wii.jpg" alt="jump start pet wii" width="224" height="224" /></a>As far as kid&#8217;s computer games go for the Wii &#8211; <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJumpstart-Pet-Rescue-Nintendo-Wii%2Fdp%2FB002HEX27U%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dvideogames%26qid%3D1253728887%26sr%3D8-1&amp;tag=httpwwwicanbe-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank">Jump Start Pet Rescue</a> is one of THE BEST games I have found for 3-6 year olds. My children have played <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3Djump%2Bstart%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&amp;tag=httpwwwicanbe-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank">Jump Start Games</a> since they were 3 and to see these characters come to life in a Wii game is WONDERFUL!  From designing their own avatar, to adopting pets to playing educational and fun games &#8212; Jump Start Pet Rescue will keep children entertained and learning for a long time.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">My daughter, who is six loves this game.  She is a very good reader so thought a couple of the games were easy but still enjoys them and running around taking part in the many activities Jump Start has to offer. This game really makes children think and offers</span> <span style="color: #000000;">so much content that is educational AND fun. From designing their own &#8220;jumpee&#8221; (avatar) to running around and doing tasks and solving educational games &#8212; your child will be entertained AND learning for a long time. Enjoy this video to see some of the fun things Jump Start Pet Rescue for the Wii offers.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Some of my daughters favorite activities have been picking out a pet to play with, feed and train, exploring the worlds including going down the cool water slide and playing the MANY games that are offered.  Honestly my daughter is not easily impressed with games and she was blown away by this one.  Younger children might need a little help getting acclimated but the game design is very intuitive and this is the perfect game to begin your child with to learn how to use the Wii remote.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The game has 5 different worlds to explore with saving pets your main mission.  Your child will talk to and interact with the many fascinating and loved Jump Start characters to guide them to their missions.  There are games that educate in everything from math, letter recognition, repetition, memory and more.  Pet Rescue seems so vast and my daughter has played it four times for an hour each (my limit on games) and still has barely scratched the surface.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">I think you can tell I like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJumpstart-Pet-Rescue-Nintendo-Wii%2Fdp%2FB002HEX27U%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dvideogames%26qid%3D1253728887%26sr%3D8-1&amp;tag=httpwwwicanbe-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank">Jump Start Pet Rescue</a>, huh?  <img src='http://jennymannion.com/kidscomputergames/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />   I have reviewed many Jump Start products like their have a brilliant site (<a href="http://jennymannion.com/kidscomputergames/2009/01/jump-start-educational-and-fun-website-for-ages-3-9/" target="_blank">I reviewed it here</a> and since they have added MANY additional features).  I also have reviewed  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3Djump%2Bstart%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&amp;tag=httpwwwicanbe-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank">many of the wonderful games they offer for preschool through school aged children</a>.  It was amazing to see these characters come to life for the Wii and I cannot recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJumpstart-Pet-Rescue-Nintendo-Wii%2Fdp%2FB002HEX27U%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dvideogames%26qid%3D1253728887%26sr%3D8-1&amp;tag=httpwwwicanbe-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank">this game enough for ages 3-6</a>. Thank you Jump Start for yet another amazing product.</span></p>
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		<title>Auditorium &#8212; A Beautiful Online Thinking Game with Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Auditorium is MUCH more than a kid&#8217;s computer game.  It is a game adults will love as well.  It is good for all ages and the music and graphics are simple gorgeous.  It is no wonder this game has won so many awards and I consider it a gift to have found it. It has<a href="http://jennymannion.com/kidscomputergames/2009/07/auditorium-a-beautiful-online-thinking-game-with-music/">&#160;&#160;[ Read More ]</a>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.playauditorium.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.playauditorium.com/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-565" title="auditorium3" src="http://jennymannion.com/kidscomputergames/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/auditorium3-300x171.jpg" alt="auditorium3" width="300" height="171" /></a>Auditorium is MUCH more than a kid&#8217;s computer game.  It is a game adults will love as well.  It is good for all ages and the music and graphics are simple gorgeous.  It is no wonder this game has won so many awards and I consider it a gift to have found it. It has a very zen like feel to it and I was hooked and went back to it a FEW times yesterday.  I also told everyone around me about it.  I have only played nine free levels online and I did not want to stop.  For $10.99 you get over 70 levels of game play spread across 15 acts.</p>
<p>The premise &#8211; simple &#8212; move the circles so that the energy flow fills the audio containers. As you do you will hear different soothing melodies.  The music and graphics are simply beautiful.  Game play gets harder as you go on. I played all of Act 1 and made it to scene 5 on Act 2.  I HAD to MAKE myself step away but I WILL be back! My 9 year old son loved it as well. I would say ages 7 and up could &#8220;get&#8221; this game and really enjoy it.  Kids who are younger could just play with the shapes and music and enjoy it as well.</p>
<p>The below video gives you a good sample of the music and flow of the game:</p>
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<p>This is one of those rare games I find that I will keep going back to and keep recommending to all ages.  THANK YOU to the creators of Auditorium for creating a game that makes you think and is visually and musically a masterpiece.  Click here or on the picture to <a href="http://www.playauditorium.com/" target="_blank">play Auditorium now</a> &#8211; you will NOT be disappointed.</p>
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