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For fans young and old, video games are at the top of the must-have lists--and the newest titles on the market offer something for everyone.

As we await the international competition coming to Vancouver in February, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games from Sega lets us ski down the slopes ahead of the action. Playing as their favorite character--including Luigi, DK, Yoshi, Peach, etc.--players can compete in ice hockey, snowboarding, figure skating, and more in this sports party game, while giving it their best in single events or team mode. Users can simulate real-life movement with the Wii Balance Board. Rated E for Everyone. For the Nintendo Wii and DS.

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America's toughest trainer and health and wellness expert returns to the Wii with a fast-paced, high-intensity workout. In Majesco Entertainment's Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010, set on a rugged Pacific jungle island, players will enter a Hell Week-style boot camp filled with fitness routines and audio from Michaels. High-intensity workouts offer maximum results with 18 core exercises that include cardio and strength building regimens. A Resolutions mode features a customizable training calendar allowing users to plan their routines for the next six months. Rated E. For the Wii and DS.

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Disney Sing It: Pop Hits is the latest addition to Disney Interactive Studios' karaoke franchise. Players can sing along with some of the biggest pop hits from artists, including Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Coldplay, using solo, duet, or head-to-head competition mode. In Sing It Pro mode, Tiffany Thornton from the Disney Channel teaches proper breathing and pitch techniques, as well as how to rift and harmonize. Players also can record and play back their performances with Sing It Encore. Rated E for Everyone with mildly suggestive themes and lyrics. For the Wii, Playstation 3, and Playstation 2.

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Our House: Party! from Majesco Entertainment is a fast-paced house renovating party game in which players use the Wii remote and Nunchuk to hammer, saw, paint, etc. as they compete in numerous home improvement projects. More than two dozen do-it-yourself challenges, such as Bathroom Remodel and Garden Renovation, are composed of over 175 mini-games. Our House for the DS uses the stylus as the ultimate home improvement tool. From replacing flooring to hanging cabinets, the intuitive touch...

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