Which Game Is For Me?

So you've been persuaded to buy a games console, but you're not sure which games you should get to go with it. Never fear, as Heart is on hand to let you know which game would be perfect for you!

I want to get fit

The brand new Wii Fit game takes fitness to a new level, providing you with loads of mini-games and exercises to help you lose weight. It will chart your Body Mass Index over the months, so you can see just how well you're doing.
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Or you could try:
Sega Superstars Tennis - Buy Now
It's certainly not normal tennis... trickshots aplenty on this fun title.
Sonic and Mario at the Olympics - Buy Now
From the javelin to trampolining on this energetic action on the Wii.

I want a party game

SingStar is what you want. It's karaoke with a difference... you're playing against each other. You get points for tone and timing and you compete over a series of challenges until the SingStar Champion emerges. Are you a Superstar in the making or just tone deaf?
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Wii Sports is proving extremely popular at parties. With five separate sports - Tennis, Golf, Bowling, Baseball and the incredibly tiring Boxing - you could stick to this one free game and never get bored. The 99-pin Bowling Challenge is a feat that you need to master!
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Or you could try:
Carnival Funfair Games - Buy Now
Test your strength, play hoop toss, clown splash and all the other fairground classics.
Guitar Hero III - Buy Now
Master the guitar and play along to some classic songs. Games don't get more fun than this.

I want to drive fast cars

If realism isn't important to you, then Mario Kart Wii is the one for you. It's about getting from A to B in the quickest time possible - regardless of how much cheating is involved! There are loads of characters, cars and even weapons to keep you entertained!
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Grand Theft Auto IV - Buy Now
Find out what the fuss is all about in the most talked-about game of the year.
Need For Speed: Pro Racer - Buy Now
It's all about street racing as you earn money to make your car even better.

I last played aged 12!

Was the last game you played on the Spectrum with rubber keys? Games have moved on a great deal, but don't worry, there are still loads of choices for you. You'll never have experienced anything like the Wii, so give that a go. Give Bully a go as you take control of 15-year-old Jimmy as he stands up against the school bullies. Reminiscent of Skool Daze on the ZX Spectrum, you use your remote to flick catapults and give the bad guys wedgies!
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If you want a blast from the past, try Atari Classics Evolved, a collection of all the games you had as a kid. Asteroids, Millipede and Pong are just as addictive (and frustrating) as you remember!
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Or you could try:
The Sims - Buy Now
Create a family and control every aspect of their lives. Try stopping yourself!
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Buy Now
Now you can be just like Grissom in this fascinating game from the TV Show.

I'm too old for games

That's just not true. The manufacturers are making games for everyone nowadays... and that includes you! Endless Ocean must be the most relaxing game available. A stunningly realistic diving simulation, you have to explore the underwater world, spotting and getting to know all the amazing species. A wonderful way to while away the hours.
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The Nintendo DS is ideal for someone who claims they don't like games. Try Dr Kawashima's Brain Training, which tells you "how old your brain is" after you take on a series of puzzles. Dangerously addictive!
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Or you could try:
Scrabble 2007 - Buy Now
Addicted to Scrabulous? Play the classic game to your heart's content on the DS.
Sight Training - Buy Now
Mini games like table tennis are designed to give you an improved look on life.

I want a game for my child

They'll love Animal Crossing, an oh-so-cute game where you inhabit a cheery little village, make friends, water flowers or catch fish and then sell them in your own shop. If a friend has the game, you can even invite them to your home and have a chat! Lovely.
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If you're getting pestered to get them a pet, then give them Nintendogs instead. You can create whatever dog you'd like, pet them, play tug-of-war or fetch, groom them... everything you get with a dog, except the mess.
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Build A Bear - Buy Now
The younger children will love this, where they get to create the own teddy.
High School Musical: Sing It - Buy Now
If they're addicted to the folk at East High, they'll love this sing-a-long game!

I want to play sport

Computer games still cater very well for sports lovers and there are some amazing games around at the moment. Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf is the most popular and on the Wii, you get to swing away like a pro. You can play the world's best courses - and if you have a camera, you can put your own face on your golfer!
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If you put two boys together, the chances are they will strike up a conversation about Pro Evolution Soccer! Featuring intelligent computers that remember your best moves and stops them, the game is the most realistic football simulator out there.
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Or you could try:
Football Manager 2008 - Buy Now
Get involved in every aspect of running a football club as you become the manager of your favourite team. Be careful of impatient billionaire owners!
Horse Life - Buy Now
Take care of your horse, train it and then compete in showjumping competitions.

I want something unusual

One of the funniest games out there has to be Worms. Available on all consoles, you take charge of a group of comedy cartoon worm soldiers, aiming to blow your opposition away with weapons like the Banana Bazooka and Exploding Granny. Great fun.
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You could become a brain surgeon in Trauma Centre. Use your Wii remote or DS stylus to operate on your patients, taking on anything from an appendix to evil nanobots! It's a cut above... literally!
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Or you could try:
Sega Bass Fishing - Buy Now
More fun than it sounds! Use your Wii remote to simulate everything to do with fishing, except getting wet.
Cooking Mama - Buy Now
The surprise hit of the Wii and DS. You have to chop and stir to create culinary masterpieces.