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Welcome to the toy guy's Fast Facts!

This is the place to read previous Game Review Fast Facts.

Please keep in mind that games featured in the archives may no longer be available for purchase in stores.

NOW OPEN!!
We understand that adults don't always have the time to research the games the kids in their lives are asking for. That is why we are launching our "M+" section to provide you with more information on the Mature Rated games that kids may be asking to play.

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BARBIE The Princess & The Pauper
NFL STREET 2
publisher: Vivendi
developer: Mattel
system: PC & Mac
esrb rated: E
genre: Fantasy/Adventure
players: 1
price: $29.99

Publisher: EA Sports
developer: Tiburon
system: GameCube, PS2, Xbox
esrb rated: E
genre: Sports
players: 1-2 + Online Multi
price: $49.99

release: 2004
in short: Join Barbie to create
decorations and solve puzzles in this
entertaining adventure.

 

release: December 2004
in short: Defy gravity as you take football
from the street, up the side of a building
and down in the end-zone!

 
SPYRO: A HERO'S TALE

NBA LIVE 2005
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
developer: Eurocom
system: GC, PS2, Xbox
esrb rated: E
genre: Action/Adventure
players: 1
price: $49.99		 Publisher: EA Sports
developer: Criterion Games
system: GC, PC, PS2, Xbox
esrb rated: E
genre: Sports
players: 1-2 + Online Multi
price: $49.99
release: November 2004
in short: A clever game with rich story,
vibrant graphics and great action.

A wonderful addition to the Spyro series.
 release: October 2004
in short: The NBA Live series
celebrates its 10th year with new
features, better graphics and
improved gameplay.

Mario Golf Advance Tour
Hamtaro: Ham Ham Games

Publisher: Nintendo
developer: Camelot Co.
system: GameBoy Advance
esrb rated: E
genre: Sports
players: 1 - 4
price: $34.99

Publisher: Nintendo
developer: Alphadream
system: GameBoy Advance
esrb rated: E
genre: Sports
players: 1
price: $34.99
release: June 21, 2004
in short: Golf meets Pokemon in this
fun role-playing outing
release: July 26, 2004
in short: Just in time for the Olympics,
the hilarious Ham Hams areback in
this sports festival competition.
Barbie: Mermaid Adventure
The Sims: Bustin Out
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
developer: Vivendi Universal
system: Windows & Mac
esrb rated: E
genre: Fantasy/Adventure
players: 1
 Publisher: Electronic Arts
developer: Maxis
system: all
esrb rated: T for teen (E, GBA)
genre: Strategy/Simulation
players: 1

price: $19.99
in short: Fun but simple, even
for the younger audience.
price: $49.99 ($39.99 GBA)
in short: A great update to the original
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
FIFA Soccer 2004
Publisher: Electronic Arts
developer: Electronic Arts
system: All
esrb rated: T
genre: Action/Adventure
players: 1 - 4

 Publisher: Electronic Arts
developer: Electronic Arts
system: All
esrb rated: E
genre: Sports
players: 1 - 2
online enabled: Yes
price: $49.95 ($39.95 GBA & PC)
in short: The world's most popular sport
with the world's greatest teams and players.

price: $49.95, ($29.95 GBA)
in short: Awesome Bond game!

 
Metroid Zero
Disney: Home On The Range
Publisher: Nintendo
developer: Nintendo
system: GBA
esrb rated: E
genre: Action/Adventure
players: 1
Publisher: Disney Interactive
developer: Disney Interactive
system: GBA
esrb rated: E
genre: Platformer
players: 1

price: $34.99
in short: New paths, unfamiliar enemies
and innovative puzzles make this game
a "must play"!

 

price: $19.99
release: April 2004
in short: A fun, action-oriented and
enjoyable game. Featuring the
characters and environments
of the animated film of the same name.

 
Thunderbirds
BURNOUT 3: Takedown
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
developer: Saffire
system: GBA
esrb rated: E
genre: Platformer
players: 1
price: $29.99		 Publisher: Electronic Arts
developer: Criterion Games
system: PS2, Xbox
esrb rated: T
genre: Racing
players: 1-2 + Online Multi
price: $49.99

August 2004
in short: A great game inspired by
the movie. Features cool multi-
character play and awesome vehicles.

 

release: September 2004
in short: Spectaculer visuals propel
this aggressive racing game to the
finish line.

 
PING PALS
ODDWORLD STRANGER'S WRATH
publisher: THQ
developer: WayForward
system: Nintendo DS
esrb rated: E
genre: Mini-game
players: 1- 8
price: $29.99		 publisher: Electronic Arts
developer: Oddworld Inhabitants
system: Xbox
esrb rated: T
genre: Action/Shooter
players: 1
price: $49.99
release: Late 2004
in short: A clever use of the DS's
chat and game linking systems
that relies on creating, trading
and playing games with Ping Pals
(digital friends).		 release: January 2005
in short: An odd and funny game
featuring a bounty hunter with an
innovative and resourceful weapon
selection.
MX VS. ATV UNLEASHED
publisher: THQ
developer: Rainbow Studios
system: PS2, Xbox
esrb rated: E
genre: Action Racing
players: 1- 8
price: $39.99
release: March 2005
in short: If you've ever wondered which
is faster, a golf kart or a helicopter, then
this is the game for you. Players tear
through miles of open terrain in vehicles
like a redesigned monster truck, raised
4x4 golf karts, ATVs, dirt bikes and
bi-planes.
 
Balderdash


from ------- Mattel
ages ------- 10 and up
available -- spring 04
price ------- $29.99
The classic bluffing game with real
but outrageous facts that now
include the category Laughable Laws,
play the game that asks your friends
to "call your bluff"!

Electronic Talking CLUE FX


from ------- Hasbro
ages ------- 8 and Up
available -- now
price ------- $29.99
The classic detective game goes
hi-tech with more suspects, more
mystery and more fun.
 
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