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My son loves this game. It allows him to construct a world of amazing things. He enjoys Legos and this is almost a video game version of the popular building toy. Creativity is encouraged and the ease of use is one of the strong points. My 7 year old can easily build and understand the world as much as my 11 year old. The graphics are basic (which lends itself to the style) but for $27, I would have liked to see an update to these. Granted, it was created by one person on a shoe-string budget (but so are many other great indie games and they don't cost this much) Nevertheless, so much joy has been had that we will probably end up getting our money's worth in the end (but only because we have found endless mods that allow for increased enjoyment and better graphics)
My Best Buy number: 0308349153
What's great about it: Creative Mode is endless in its possibilities
What's not so great: For what it offers, price is a bit steep
Use this 8GB flash drive with compatible PC or Mac desktops or laptops that feature a compatible USB 2.0 port. The drive works with Windows ReadyBoost to enhance performance and system responsiveness in Windows 7 and Vista.
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I purchased this flash drive for a very great price. 8GB for $5. PNY has only had one product of dozens that did not satisfy for me. The capacity is great. The only knock is the ease of use. When you are trying to plug in the flash drive, it tries to retract back into itself (storage mode) and the pressure sometimes causes it to fail to fully slide into the USB port because of it.
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Rise of the Guardians has great animation. It does a good job combining so many mythical worlds into a cohesive storyline. That is part of its dilemma - It makes you want to know more about each world from where these renditions of characters come from. A Russian Santa & an Australian Easter Bunny make for some very unique approaches to the characters. In the end, will be a regular around the holidays without wearing too thin.
My Best Buy number: 0308349153
What's great about it: The Combination of the mythos
What's not so great: Could have done more to give back stories of each character
The galaxy is under assault by an evil force, and only a true hero will be able to prevent a dire fate. Luckily, you hold in your hand the power to create that one-of-a-kind galaxy-saving hero. For the first time on DS, Spore Hero Arena lets you design your own unique 3D Spore hero. Combine any of more than 150 different parts and powers, then see if your creature has what it takes to become the galactic champion.Experience out-of-this-world creature creation excitement with Spore Hero Arena. Build your own unique Spore creatures and take them into battle all across the galaxy. Travel to planets throughout the galaxy to take on dangerous enemies across a range of challenges, including Battle Royales and King of the Planet challenges. Complete daring missions, unleash any of more than a dozen Bio-Power attacks and even fight for galactic supremacy with friends via wireless or Wi-Fi gameplay.
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Spore is geared for kids, but fails in one major area - fun factor. There are some great customization options for the creatures you create, but there is little to do with them once you have created them. Too much "down time" and not enough action.