Turbo Video Game by D3

 

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Video games can be difficult to gauge on the surface, especially ones which are franchises.  The gems of these are usually few and far between, but in recent years there have been some notable exceptions.  These include Toy Story and the popular Batman: Arkham series.

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To be a gem, the game has to tie into the move/cartoon/character while also being fun and interesting.  Turbo: Super Stunt Squad is the newest game by D3 featuring characters from the movie Turbo.  This game is a stunt based game.  Think the popular skate boarding games of yester year minus humans and skateboards and instead super speed boosted snails.
Initially there are a few levels open.  Each level is based on a  human environment, but from a snails perspective.  These settings include a kitchen at a fast food establishment and a nail salon.  In each level there are collectibles and upgrades which unlock new abilities as well as open up new portions of the level to explore and conquer.
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Boom Boom Balloon Board Game

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Rainy day?  Too hot to go outside?  Check out the new Boom Boom Balloon game from Spin Master.

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“With Boom Boom Balloon, you never know when the balloon will go BOOM.  Roll the die and carefully push the stick in until it clicks.  Watch as the balloon squishes and squeezes, stretches and strains…will the next click of the stick make it pop?  If the balloon goes BOOM on your turn, then you are out.  Boom Boom Balloon is the kids game that is a real blast.  Ages 7+
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