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Grab a mic and get ready to take the stage with Disney Sing It: Party Hits from Disney Interactive Studios. Containing 30 songs and music videos from today's hottest pop artists, including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Jordan Sparks, players can sing along in solos, duets, or compete head to head in sing-offs. Demi Lovato is on hand to deliver vocal tips and exercises and, in this version, the vocal level of the karaoke artist can be turned down, allowing songsters a chance to shine. Rated E for Every one with Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Mild Violence. For Wii and PS3.

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The Disney Channel All Star Party from Disney Interactive Studios mixes up characters from seven popular Disney Channel shows and movies including "Sonny with a Chance," "Wizards of Waverly Place," "Phineas and Ferb," and "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam." Fans can play as their favorite star or their own Mii while competing in more than 30 minigames in Circuit or Free Play mode with up to four players. Created exclusively for the Wii, the game is rated E with Comic Mischief.

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Mystery fans may be spooked by Her Interactive's Nancy Drew:. Shadow at the Water's Edge, as our sleuth heads to Japan for a little R&R, but her vacation quickly takes a turn into terror when a vengeful ghost starts scaring guests away. Players will be immersed in Japanese culture, learning about customs, myths, and calligraphy. With the option to play as a Junior or Senior detective, gamers of all skill levels can solve this mystery. Rated E 10+. CD-ROM for PC or Mac.

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Disney Interactive Studios' linker Bell and the Great Fain] Rescue invites players to create and customize their own fairy and fly into fairy camp to bring summer to the English countryside. Kids interact with Lilly and team up with fairy friends to bring each of the six rare rain bow lilies to camp, while completing quests, mini-games, puzzles, and crafts using different fairy talents and skills. Rated E. For the Nintendo DS.

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DJ Hero 2 from Activision will transform living rooms into nightclubs--letting budding beat chemists, singing sensations, and friends fire up two turntables and a microphone to experience their favorite music together in a whole new way. From the biggest artists in pop, dance, and hip hop, including Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, and Eminem, the game delivers 83 high-intensity mixes. Rival DJs can go deck-to-deck...