STACK #246 April 2025

GAMING FEATURE

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Get sporty!

INTRODUCING KIDS TO VIDEO GAMES WITH NINTENDO SWITCH Continued

While nothing can take the place of kids running around outside, everybody needs to have some downtime. Sports games can be a great way for the family to get together and have fun, even Mario and pals get in on the action in Mario Tennis Aces and the super-fun Mario Kart 8 Deluxe .

Meanwhile, the classic Wii Sports lives on in Nintendo Switch Sports , which includes fun, cartoonish versions of bowling, tennis, soccer, fencing, volleyball, golf, badminton, and basketball. The whole family can get active recreating all the enjoyment of these sports on the big screen.

and the ace Keepy Uppy. Play alone or with friends, exploring, collecting, and reliving classic moments!

Care Bears: Unlock the Magic

Those cuddly bears that care are ready to play, in this collection of super-fun

arcade games for kids. They’ll play alongside Cheer Bear, Bedtime Bear, Tenderheart Bear, and all the lovely bears from Care A-Lot, as they explore over 200 levels across a dozen unique minigames – inspired by arcade classics - all set in the Care Bears universe. There’s an in-game artbook to fill with stickers collected on quests, plus an included real-life sticker sheet for added fun! Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Deluxe Edition

Matchbox Driving Adventures

Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland

The wonderful world of Sanrio characters comes alive in this delightful life simulation game, headed, of course, by the star of the show, Hello Kitty! Set about adventuring and puzzle solving on an island

If the Hot Wheels brand of mini motoring mayhem isn’t your kid’s thing, then maybe it’s time for Matchbox cars to shine? Unlock, customise, and race onscreen representations of a dozen classic Matchbox vehicles, taking on

Many of us grew up with the Rugrats cartoon series, and thanks to a recent reboot it’s happening all over again for a new generation. This game outing brings retro-styled play up to date as we join our favourite babies Tommy, Chuckie, Phil,

real-world missions like firefighting across six different environments. With two distinct modes – adventure and competition - solo play and local multiplayer, there’s plenty of vehicular fun for Matchbox fans of all ages.

that’s full of fun things to do, with more quests opening up the more that you get to know your new Sanrio friends. From furnishing a home to taking photos of everybody’s favourite egg yolk, Gudetama, there’s plenty of happy time with Hello Kitty!

and Lil in a captivating single player or co-op experience It’s all about the game Reptar , which sets the babies off on a fun time pretending as they play at being in a game of their very own. Very meta, and very fun! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game Who doesn’t just love SpongeBob’s best friend Patrick? Now he’s literally the Star of the show, in this adventure that sees Bikini Bottom become his open-world playground. Do all sorts of crazy things from skydiving to hunting for buried treasure, all while making the town all that more Patrick. With Do all sorts of crazy things

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem There’s boundless

Board not bored!

monster truck action as the classic Hot Wheels toys go big wheeling in this fun game for one or more players to get into from the comfort of the couch. Jampacked

While you can always go to the cupboard and pull out a classic board game, you can’t always play alone – or when you’re travelling. Some classic board games are available in video game form, offering the opportunity to play together anywhere, or practice strategizing playing solo - and all without losing any pieces! Try Monopoly or Uno: Legacy Edition , and if you’re prepared to be embarrassed by your kids’ knowledge then you could even pull out Who Wants to Be a Millionaire , the game version of the classic TV quiz show.

with stupendous stunts and crazy crashes, pick any of 20 awesome monster trucks –

challenges from the likes of SpongeBob, Squidward, Sandy, and

each with their own signature moves - and let loose in various wild arenas. Flip, spin, and jump and get the crowd pumped, with added arcade challenges and even big bad boss fights.

more, there’s heaps to explore, and even classic Patrick outfits to unlock along the way.

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