SynopsisHe's a master of the art of hiding, the king of concealment. Over the years, Waldo has proven his ability to blend into varied and far-flung locales. Now he's back for an all-new interactive adventure. Get ready to demonstrate your keen eyesight as you scour the map to find this legendary character in a whole new way.In Where's Waldo?: The Fantastic Journey, the fun of the beloved book series comes to life in an original interactive adventure. Explore a variety of interactive maps to see how quickly you can locate Waldo and his unique cast of friends. Unlock exciting new challenges as you play, including new characters and hilarious objects. You can even compete with a friend in split-screen multiplayer gameplay, in which you can wield special bonuses and powerups to prevent your competitor from finding Waldo.
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I bought this specifically for one of my sons, who LOVES Waldo books. I wanted to like this game... I really did... but the truth of the matter is that it is just plain dull. There really isn't another word to describe it. We may give it another chance at another point, but this game just doesn't compete much with the games that require you to move around.
What's great about it: Easy to find Waldo
What's not so great: Dull, little movement involved
SynopsisExperience a new dimension in interactive fitness with the customizable fun and intensity of EA Sports Active, which comes complete with an adjustable leg band and a resistance band. Establish a personalized workout regimen suited to your fitness goals, and take advantage of the game's holistic approach to balance exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle factors. Whether you're engaging in cardio or testing your strength and agility, you'll find a variety of ways to tailor your fitness program to help you get and stay in shape.EA Sports Active is designed to make active fitness both fun and easy. Make use of your own virtual personal trainer who provides feedback and helps you stay on track toward your fitness goals. Get your body moving in a series of customized exercise routines that target upper-body, lower-body and cardio fitness, and take part in the 30-Day Challenge, which integrates a variety of exercises that gradually increase in difficulty. The unique Wii controls offer new ways to work out and track your achievements: Use your Wii Balance Board (not included) to complete a variety of exercises, and use the included leg band to strap the Nunchuk controller to your leg and see your body's movements tracked on screen in 3D. You can even grab a workout buddy and perform any of the exercises simultaneously in split-screen action.
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So far, with the EA Sports Active for Wii, I am motivated to workout. What I like most is the variety... there are about 20 or so preset workouts that can be modified before doing them. Plus, a user can also create custom workouts. I have created workouts catered only to a specific sport to work on those skills, and I have also created some custom stress burners (punching bags!!).
Motivation is a big factor for me, and so far, I am motivated to do this workout because the game tracks progress and gives progress awards (trophies) along the way. The "personal trainer" gives motivation along the way, but even that feature can be shut off if you grow tired of it.
If I could change ONE thing, it would be the ability to create more than five profiles. I have six people in my family. But other than that, it's a great find!