Almost all ages love the Nintendo DS. You can find all sorts of games that are for fun and education. There are always new games coming out, and if you have a tween you might want to take a look at the following new Nintendo DS games.
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Cake Mania 2: Do you have a tween girl that loves baking? Try out Cake Mania 2 which follows the baker, Jill through various levels of baking and frosting. The more points that you earn, the more upgrades you can make to your kitchen. You will also encounter all sorts of interesting customers. Rated "E" for everyone.
High School Musical 2: What tween girl doesn't just love High School Musical? Check out High School Musical 2 for the DS. This game is a step up from the first High School Musical game and allows players to play as their favorite HSM character: Troy, Chad, Taylor, Sharpay, or Gabriella. This game features ten fun songs that were made popular by the Disney hit.
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventure: Indiana Jones is not new, but the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movie is, and along with that is the newest DS game. If your son loves Legos and loves the adventures of Indiana Jones, then check out this new game out at the beginning of June. This new game runs about $30 and is rated for everyone ages 10 and up.
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness: For about $35, your tween boy can take on yet another great adventure of the popular Pokemon characters. This new DS game is brand new and is rated for everyone. It is highly rated for Pokemon fans.
Speedracer: The Videogame: Some parents may well remember the old Speedracer cartoon, but with the new movie out at the theater, it is now a popular Nintendo DS game. This game is rated for everyone and you will race your car through a series of obstacles to gain top scores. It is a kid-friendly game that your tween boy will enjoy.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: The Chronicles of Narnia is a popular movie and a popular new Nintendo DS game as well. It is rated for everyone 10 and up and is about $30. Follow the adventures of the Pevensie children as they return to Narnia for yet another adventure.
Crosswords: This is a new game out just this spring and is cost effective, too. For only $20 you can challenge your tween to fun word games that can help build spelling and vocabulary skills. This game is appropriate for tweens and adults, too.
Of course, there are many other popular games that the tween set enjoys playing. The ones mentioned here are at the top of the sales charts as of this writing. The important thing is limiting the amount of time of your tween plays Nintendo DS throughout the day and making sure the content is appropriate for viewing eyes. You might even find yourself trying to swat at ninjas and come up with a three letter word for "something that makes you happy is considered __ __ __" (fun).