That’s right, “FREE”! Today and tomorrow only, Toys “R” Us is giving away a free carrying case for Nintendo DS Lite and Xbox 360 when you purchase one of these game systems. The DS case also includes a Littlest Pet Shop stylus.

This deal is for in-store purchases only and will only be available today, March 12th and tomorrow, March 13th. Visit ToysRUs.com for more information.

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The Batman movies might generate the most talk among adults but ask any kid, especially boys, to tell you about their favorite Batman and chances are good that they will describe an episode of Batman, The Brave and The Bold. The Brave and the Bold is the animated series on Cartoon Network in which Batman joins forces with other heroes to fight villains. This Fall, fans of the series will be treated to a Brave and the Bold video game for the DS and Wii that will recreate the fun, humor and excitement of the popular animated show.

Gamers can play as Batman and have a friend or family member join them as one of Batman’s allies including Robin, Green Lantern, Blue Beetle and even Aquaman. The game will also feature a cool surprise for gamers who own both the DS and Wii versions. These two versions can be linked together to unlock a playable character that can be controlled in the Wii game with the DS.

Look for Batman, The Brave and the Bold video game in stores this fall from Warner Bros., Interactive Entertainment. In the meantime, you can check out the game’s site at www.BraveandtheBoldVideogame.com and watch the animated series on Cartoon Network.

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This summer, Rock Band video game stars across North America will have a chance to take their digital band skills to the real world stage with the “Rock Band, Live” tour. This is a real traveling summer concert series sponsored by MTV Games that will visit Cedar Fair amusement parks in the US and Canada, including the company’s flagship park, Cedar Point in Sandusky.

At each amusement park gig, the top Rock Band game players will join the tour’s singers on stage and play Rock Band instruments along with the singers. To get on stage, players will first compete against other Rock Band Live hopefuls as they play the guitar, bass and drum game accessories. The rockers with the top score will be invited on stage during the live show that will feature songs from the Rock Band video games.

The “Rock Band Live” tour will kick off Memorial Day weekend at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA and will travel to the Company’s other parks throughout the summer. We will let you know as soon as we receive more info and specifics about auditioning for each show.

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New video games arrive in stores and Online every week. Here are a few games coming out this week that we think you might be interested in.

Deca Sports DS (DS/DSi. Rated Everyone)
Following the success of the Deca Sports series on the Wii, Deca Sports DS is a sports compilation title with ten games including golf, ping pong, wall climbing, bobsled and rugby, as well as quirky and exotic sports such as arm wrestling, clay shooting, cheerleading, sky diving and sepak takraw. In addition to the new sports and multiplayer functionality, gamers will also be able to design their own teams by customizing uniforms, changing athlete abilities and even altering the physical characteristics of the athletes themselves.

Major League Baseball 2K10 (All systems. Rated Everyone)
The latest game in the MLB 2K series, MLB 2K10 celebrates the immortal battle on the baseball diamond between pitcher and batter. Featuring a combination of an extensive updating of features from earlier games in the series, alongside a range of new play options designed to heighten the experience of both the player on the mound and at the plate.

SpongeBob’s Boating Bash (DS, Wii. Rated Everyone)
Set in the familiar environments of Nickelodeon’s Spongebob universe, racers enjoy the ability to play as one of nine characters, customize the boat of their dreams and put themselves to the test across a variety of courses. The game features arcade style racing action, a wide range of courses and 4-player split-screen multiplayer support.

Look for all three of these games in stores and Online this Tuesday, March 2, 2010.

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New video games arrive in stores and Online every week. Here are a few games coming out this week that we think you might be interested in.

Endless Ocean: Blue World (Wii. Rated Everyone 10+)
Dive into a beautiful underwater adventure in this sequel to the first Endless Ocean game. People thought the first game was a little too relaxing so Blue World has added more action with attacking sharks, sunken pirate ships and treasure!

Pony Friends 2 (DS, Wii. Rated Everyone)
Owning a pony has never been easier (or more affordable) thanks to the Pony Friends series of games. This second game in the series introduces all new features including the ability to customize the ponies and explore tricks, trails, quests, racing and much more.

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing (DS, WII, PS3, Xbox360. Rated Everyone)
No offense to the ponies but this is the game that I am most excited about playing this week. All-Stars Racing is a kart-style racing game featuring Sega’s most popular characters from the Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Monkey Ball games. Each character has a unique car packed with ridiculous abilities, which you use as you race through colorful terrains scattered with power-ups and obstacles.

Look for all three of these games in stores and Online this Tuesday, February 23.

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“Snow Day”. Two of the sweetest sounding words to any school-aged kid. Even as an adult who works from home (no chance the office will close) and will be heading outside to shovel the driveway, I still love waking up to a good old fashioned snow day. But snow days can create a challenge for parents of young kids-who are unexpectedly home on a snow day-high and looking to be entertained.

After some well supervised outdoor play the kids are going to need something to do indoors so why not serve up some hot chocolate and try one of the following snow day approved video games?

Up first, is Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun (Wii, rated Everyone), a collection of winter-themed competitions, activities and challenges for the Wii. Players select from over a dozen cute characters dressed in winter outfits and then head to the virtual outdoors for such winter games as a snowball fight, snow tube race, ice canoeing, cliff climbing, snowmobile rides and more. One to four kids can play the game together. Look for this game in stores now with a suggested retail price of $19.95.

Next we have Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games (Wii, rated Everyone), an official game of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, starring Nintendo and Sega’s iconic game characters. In the game, players will compete in 27 popular Olympic events as their favorite characters including Mario, Sonic The Hedgehog, Donkey Kong and more. This game, in stores now, is compatible with the Wii Balance Board and retails for $49.99.

Finally, for everyone who is sick and tired of the snow, check out the following trailer for Endless Ocean: Blue World (Wii, rated Everyone 10+).

Endless Ocean: Blue World will transport you to a beautiful underwater world where you will strap on your flippers and interact with the sea life. Look for this game in stores later this month (February 2010) for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

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A new week means a new batch of games arriving in stores and Online. Here are a few of this week’s games that we are looking forward to playing.

Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral (DS, Wii. Rated Everyone. $14.99, $19.99)
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral is an addictive puzzle game with an ecologically friendly theme. Players of all ages solve puzzles, battle enemies and feed fragile undersea life forms.

BioShock 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox360. Rated Mature. $49.99, $59.99)
This violent first-person shooter probably seems like an odd choice for our list but I wanted to include it because chances are good that the kids in your life (especially tween boys) are going to want to play it. Unfortunately for them however, this game is rated M for Mature and is not suitable or intended for kids. BioShock 2 is the sequel to the successful 2007 game, BioShock, and is set in the fictional underwater city of Rapture. Once again, players will encounter fast-paced action, in-depth world exploration and puzzle-solving elements throughout the game.

Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll (Wii. Rated Everyone. $49.99)
The Monkey Ball series of games are hysterical mini-games that require players to maneuver a ball with a monkey inside it through a maze. Step & Roll, the latest game in the series, is the first Monkey Ball game that is compatible with the Wii Balance Board, which will require you to use your whole body to move through the mazes. This is going to be a great family game that parents and kids will love playing together.

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Every week, Time To Play’s Jeff McKinney, reviews a game that your family, friends and you will love to play.

This week’s game is World Of Zoo from THQ.

Here’s an exert from the review:

“Virtual Pet games have come a long way since the first Tamagotchi pets arrived in our pockets. While Tamagotchis are still around and getting more sophisticated all the time (best feature, the pause button so mom and dad don’t have to babysit), the current trend in virtual pets is bringing the pets out of pockets and onto game systems. Nintendogs revolutionized the category when it launched on the DS and now World of Zoo brings the long-running craze to the living room. Like all virtual pets, World of Zoo requires you to care for and raise an animal. However, this time there is a whole zoo full of animals.”

You can read the full review in our Video Game Review section by clicking here!

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UPDATE!! The page to vote for the Madden NFL 11 cover-athlete is now officially up at www.snackstrongproductions.com. Once there you have three athletes to choose from: Reggie Wayne (Colts), Drew Brees (Saints) and Jared Allen (Vikings).

Do you like football? What about Doritos? If you enjoy both of these national past-times then why not have your voice heard in selecting the cover-athlete for the next Madden NFL video game? That’s the premise of a new Doritos promotion set to launch tomorrow (February 4, 2010).

Specially marked bags of Doritos are in stores now but it doesn’t look like you need a unique code or even have to buy the Doritos to vote for the cover athlete. All you need is this web address – www.snackstrongproductions.com.

The contest officially gets under way tomorrow so huddle up with your family and decide who you want to be on the next Madden NFL cover then check out that website. In addition to selecting the athlete, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win some cool sounding prizes like a trip to the NFL Draft!

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