November 2007 New Toys — Video Games

Project Gotham Racing 4 by MICROSOFT

“Project Gotham Racing 4” is the highly anticipated next installment of the blockbuster “Project Gotham Racing” (PGR®) franchise, developed by Bizarre Creations exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. With a dramatic new weather system, revamped career mode, revised Kudos system, and new tracks and locations as well as the world’s most iconic vehicles, “PGR 4” takes racing to a new level of thrill and excitement. “Drivers must perform with style and flair, not just race against competitors and the clock, as the game is based around an emotionally charged racing experience where players become attached to their careers profiles and vehicles,” Tina Yu of Edelman told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2, 2007. 11/9/2007 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Piano Wizard by ALLEGRO RAINBOW

This video game allows the player to learn to play piano and read music, all with an expandable library of popular MIDI tunes. Players can download their favorite songs, thus making the music library fully customizable. 10/19/2007 (Price: $149.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Challenge by WARNER HOME VIDEO

The interactive DVD game allows players of different skill levels to experience the world of “Harry Potter”. The DVD is based primarily on the first three “Harry Potter” films and includes scenes from the fourth and fifth films. Launch date: December 11, 2007.
— Boys across the US named video games as their #2 gift choice, according to Reuters. TDmonthly predicts that this particular game will do Harry proud this Christmas! 10/19/2007 (Price: $24.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jurassic Park Explorer DVD Game by BRIGHTER MINDS MEDIA

Brighter Minds Media, LLC joins Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group to introduce this DVD board game. The game consists of a game board, a game DVD, 25 dinosaur fact cards, four playing pieces and a six-sided die. The interactive DVD features over 300 dinosaur trivia questions, seven activities, clips from all three Jurassic Park movies, hours of all-new 3-D animation and more. Three distinct skill levels allow players of different abilities to play together. 9/18/2007 (Price: $24.95)

It's a Big Game Charlie Brown by VIVA MEDIA

Good Grief! Charlie Brown hasn’t got anyone on his team and it’s up to you to help him! Join Americans favorite blockhead on an unforgettable sports adventure.  Enjoy hours of classic Peanuts fun as you explore the neighborhood, meet the peanuts gang, and discover the puzzles and challenges that lead to the Big Game. 9/5/2007 (Price: $19.99)

Marvel Heroes Breakout DVD Game by BRIGHTER MINDS MEDIA

Intended for the whole family, this game, starring Marvel favorites such as Spider-Man, The Hulk, The X-Men and more, features footage from Marvel TV shows as well as hours of brand-new animation, hundreds of trivia questions, and seven interactive DVD activities. Each game comes with a game board, a game DVD, 25 villain fact cards, four playing pieces and a six-sided die. Players can select from three skill levels for each player and can select how long they want the game to be. This product is a winner of the 2007 Creative Child Preferred Choice Award. 8/24/2007 (Price: $24.95)