No more fighting for elbow boom.

• Position: Video games - Buyers guide - Brief article

We love the idea of DVD games because not only are they great fun at home in the comfort of the family room, but they're also a terrific form of entertainment on road trips. The kids can pop them in the DVD player in the minivan or in a portable player and spend the time competing against one another over something a bit more interesting than elbow room.

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Based on the popular question and answer cards, Brain Quest DVD Game from Brighter Minds Media, Inc., Worthington, Ohio, is a game to test your knowledge of subjects such as music, nature, science, and history. It comes in two versions: Grades 1-3 and Grades 3-5. Both feature more than 500 challenging questions plus six mini-games. They include three kinds of letter and association games, fun and educational videos, and a Brain Quest Mini-Deck. Contestants can play alone or challenge family and friends.

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In the Marvel Heroes Breakout DVD Game, 25 super villains have escaped from jail and players have to join super heroes such as SpiderMan, Wolverine, and the Incredible Hulk to recapture them. The game offers three...