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Cabela makes quite a splash with the outdoor franchise's fishing game. Action on the water doesn't get much bigger and fiercer than this, as you'll be angling for the biggest bass in the most prominent bass-fishing spots in North America. Cast your line on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks, Florida's Lake Okeechobee, and six other bass-happy locations. Try and reel in 10 species of monster bass, including largemouth, smallmouth, and striped. The waters are also brimming with 15 other species of trophy fish ready to bend your rod as you try to wrestle them into your boat. Choose authentic Cabela's gear, compete in tournament events, and more.
Live an exciting story and save the family ranch in the equestrian adventure of Petz: Horsez 2. You'll play as Lily, a young girl awoken from a nap by her uncle. Lily's life is turned upside down when she learns that scheming banker Rud Van Guiness is trying to take over her family's horse ranch. What happens next is almost out of a dream. Lily will meet a horse whisperer, develop special relationships with her horses, and overcome plenty of obstacles on her journey. Help her win equestrian events, confront an abusive horse trainer, and, if you're courageous enough, ride off happily into the sunset after saving the family home.
NOTE: USB Microphone required for gameplay. Microphone not included with rental or purchase. Think your voice has what it takes to make the grade? Here's your chance to prove it! Get those pipes ready to float some golden notes as you're thrust right into the sunshine-filled sing-songy world of High School Musical. Interact with your favorite characters, sing your favorite HSM songs, and see if you can pull off the moves in your favorite HSM dance scenes. Live the movie in Story Mode, play against friends in Party Mode, or get right to it in Quickplay. Those shy about singing don't have to miss out: just use the Wii controllers to rock out some rhythms to accompany your singing friends.
It's here. The battle to end all battles, the war to end all wars. World War III. And you must lead your army to victory! Choose your faction from: The U.S., known for its aerial dominance and ground power; Russia, with heavy weapons and demolitions at its disposal; and Europe, capable of speed and high-tech attacks. Decide what type of battalion you want to lead - airborne, technical, or mechanized. Then, engage the enemy in the online Theater of War. Each day, your faction's victories and defeats will be tallied. After a one- to three-week campaign a winner will be declared, and the war will start all over again.
It's here. The battle to end all battles, the war to end all wars. World War III. And you must lead your army to victory! Choose your faction from: The U.S., known for its aerial dominance and ground power; Russia, with heavy weapons and demolitions at its disposal; and Europe, capable of speed and high-tech attacks. Decide what type of battalion you want to lead - airborne, technical, or mechanized. Then, engage the enemy in the online Theater of War. Each day, your faction's victories and defeats will be tallied. After a one- to three-week campaign a winner will be declared, and the war will start all over again.
Earth is one of a kind. So is this game that teaches how to save it. Do battle against the forces that are destroying our environment in this unique and informative real-time strategy game. Defend the lush Mana Woods against deforestation, pollution, industrialization, and global warming. You'll mobilize a variety of woodland creatures, each with different skills geared to winning the environmental battle. Strategically deploy your units to complete over 40 missions. Along the way, your units will acquire new skills, your army will grow, and you'll plant new trees to replenish the forest. Two players can join wirelessly, and four can link up in single-card or ad-hoc multi-card play.
Go back to 16th century Japan, when rival factions fought brutal battles in the quest to unite Japan under one rule. Take on the role of Nobunaga Oda, who assembled the region's most advanced military - or the role of a rival warlord - in the fight to the top. You must protect a small village and help it grow into a huge empire through intense warfare using a real-time 3D battle system. Massive, historically accurate 3D maps and a detailed character edit function help create a realistic experience. And once you've succeeded at one major conquest, there's still more to do within the game's seven dramatic scenarios and more than 300 possible starting points.
It's yoga training made easy with this quick-hit program for Nintendo DS! Quick Yoga Training turns your DS into a highly trained certified yoga instructor. Polish your technique and craft a customized routine from over 180 poses. Each pose has been arranged and motion-captured by a Yoga pro. The game's training program adapts to your level and - thanks to the DS mic - can even gauge your breathing technique. Voice Recognition and Voice Navigation capabilities make it a cinch to practice hands-free.
Start out by picking a puppy from your favorite breeds, including Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas, Mini Dachshunds, Toy Poodles, Boston Terriers, Shibas, and Corgis. Once you've chosen the cutest puppy in the box, dress it up with over 400 different fashion accessories, like hats, shirts, pants, shoes, and jewelry. Design your very own outfits and put on a dog fashion show, where you snap pictures of your pooches all dressed up! Want a break? Play 16 different mini-games with your pup, like soccer, catch, and jump rope. Then, train them to perform a variety of tricks, like saluting, flopping, and begging.
Hold an underwater world in your hands by creating a personalized aquarium on your Nintendo DS! Pick your tank from five different sizes and types and go to work creating an underwater pet paradise. Select your favorites from 30 types of fish, including Angelfish, Clown Fish, Guppies, and Neon Tetras. Choose backdrops and accessories like rocks, bridges, and more to round out the exact look of your tank. Monitor the water temperature, keep the water clean, and make sure you fish are well-fed as you care for every aspect of their environment. You can trade fish wirelessly with friends, unlock fish and accessories, and more.
What would you do if you could create your dream band and ride the wave of success all the way to the top? Find out as you prove you've got what it takes to be a Rock Star! Create your band and design the look of each bandmate, then jam out with them in rehearsal playing four different mini-games. Join with your friends to rock out just like a real band - you'll choose who plays drums, bass, guitar, and piano, each with its own unique control scheme. Play shows to make money for the next gig and gain popularity to earn yourself a record contract!
Have you ever thought you might have what it takes to be a high-end designer? Now is your chance to prove to all the haters you've got it! Choose your designs carefully, and customize them with stylish different fabrics and cuts. Pick the models you want to represent your up-and-coming name as they are photographed. Then, check out the latest issue of hot magazines and see your designs spread on the pages for the world to see. Play the built-in mini games to keep moths away from your valuable, one-of-a-kind creations! Who knows? You may just be the next big thing!
Zoids combine the powers of an advanced military machine with the fierce instincts of nature's most ruthless beast. The result is a ferocious biomechanical weapon of war - and you're in charge of a whole fleet of them. Enter a world torn apart by a long-running war between two superpowers, a conflict that now engulfs other nations. Up against a force that far outnumbers your own, you'll need to master advanced military tactics to lead your units to victory. Use concentrated fire tactics, create effective battlefield support progressions, and use your EMP system when it counts most. Upgrade and customize your Zoids with new weapons, downloadable skins, and more.
Do you have what it takes to challenge fifth graders? Can you handle the pressure of art, English, math, music, reading, science, social studies, geography, and history? Find out, in this trivia game based on the wildly popular game show. Every question - and there are 3000 of them in 28 different categories - comes straight out of a fifth-grade textbook. Choose from one of five virtual fifth graders to help you on your quest. Answer 10 questions in a row correctly, and your player will win one million dollars! And of course, you can always "peek" or "copy" to help you get the answer.
You're in charge of the animals on your Uncle's farm, and it's up to you to take care of - and make friends with - them all! More than 18 different animals await you, including dogs, chickens, and bunnies. Each animal requires a different kind of care, and you'll be rewarded with tokens of their friendship for treating them how they like to be treated. Build friendships and earn heart points for your hard work. You'll get cute animal photographs and unlock fun-filled mini-games as you earn more heart points. You'll be sure to have your hands full of fluffy, fuzzy fun!
Learn the skills to become a master chef! Using the Nintendo DS Stylus, you'll chop, mix, and prepare various meals, while learning how to cook French cuisine. Your kitchen will come to life as you use different utensils while creating spectacular dishes for more than 20 different customers - including food critics who come in different disguises. Work hard to become the top chef at your fancy gourmet restaurant. In the process, you'll learn more than 70 gourmet recipes you can create in your own kitchen. Use your Nintendo DS as a cookbook and wow your friends with your culinary prowess!
Finally, a game that lets you build a city entirely out of cake! The first SimCity on the Wii takes the game in a new direction. The Wii Remote allows a first for the franchise: the ability to build curvy roads. Plus, the game will automatically carve out zoning to match your wild design. Mission Mode takes you through the learning curve of everything from destroying a city or saving it from an alien invasion to building a city out of desserts! Thirty-two different hero buildings await you, including the Waterfall of Fruit and a Crystal Palace. What's more, each hero building will change other buildings in the nearby area to fit their theme.
The road to fashion stardom starts on the streets in this business sim that puts you on the cutting edge of Tokyo fashion. You'll start out as an independent designer with big dreams and a small shop at a flea market. Tend to all aspects of your boutique, including hiring models, buying advertising, and creating the perfect atmosphere inside your shop. But the real work happens on the streets, where you'll seek out new trends, then take them back to the shop to create new fashions. Once your looks are good enough, your shop will grow. You may even end up in a final Fashion Battle against rival designers.
If you can't stand the heat, don't go anywhere near this kitchen! Hell's Kitchen puts your feet to the fire, sending you to the intense cooking boot camp featured on the reality TV series of the same name. Under the ruthless guidance of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, you'll work through a series of kitchen and dining room challenges. Ramsay will grade each of your meals based on performance and preparation, letting you know if you've got what it takes to become a five-star chef. The game also features a selection of tasty unlockable recipes which you can print, share, and enjoy at home.
Now is your chance to find out what it's like to be a dinosaur! The weight, height, teeth, and horns all come under your control. Choose from among 26 different species, from the largest carnivore to the wily scavenger. Then defend your territory with fang and claw over nine different maps. You must fight other dinosaurs using a highly intuitive combat system based on dexterity and using nothing but the Stylus and Touch Screen. You can earn special eggs in combat, allowing you to customize your Jurassic Warrior with thorns, feathers, and bones. Two-player Quickmatches and all-out 8-dino battles await you in Multiplayer Mode!
Give your four-legged friends the four-star treatment when you open your very own Paws & Claws: Pet Resort! Create the ultimate pet paradise where you'll welcome kittens, puppies, rabbits, horses, and other furry and feathered friends. Cater to your pet guests' every needs and get to know them at playtime. Play fetch with puppies in the backyard, take your horse out for a ride through the country, watch kitties go crazy chasing a ball of yarn, and other activities. Use the money you make to expand and improve your business. Dress your pets in cute outfits, head to the city to shop for supplies, and more.
You've built and lived in a sprawling Sim City. Now, escape to the country! In Sim Animals, you'll enter a vast forest where you'll meet and interact with wild animals in their natural habitat. Almost everything you see can be picked up, touched, or moved, including the animals themselves! You'll encounter rabbits, hedgehogs, foxes, owls, squirrels, bears, and more. In order to travel deeper into the woods, you'll need to help the animals you meet. The happier you make them, the further you can go. Interact directly with the environment using the Stylus or blow into the mic and solve problems with a gust of wind!
What's better than a fun cooking game? A fun cooking game that actually functions as a working cookbook and shopping guide! Over 100 recipes from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver are included with this game, as well as 100 slots for your own original creations. You'll use the Stylus to stir, pour, and serve, as well as manage multiple plates, work temperature dials, and put things in the oven. Work your way from simple pancakes all the way to roasted bream with ratatouille. You'll get to manipulate the plate to make sure the presentation is just right. Voice recognition technology will let you turn pages even if you have your hands full!
Everyone knows it's a challenge to raise a baby, and here's your chance to prove you'll be the world's best parent! When your little bundle of joy arrives, it's up to you to take care of every aspect of your new child's life. Start off by speaking soothing words into the mic, then tilt the bottle at just right angle to make sure there's plenty of formula. Each month, your little one will learn new skills, like following a rattle with their eyes. You have to support this kind of behavior to make sure your baby stays active, happy, and open to new knowledge. As time goes on, you can compile a baby book and take photos to send to grandma!
