Last week I attended a presentation by Ubisoft of new video games for kids and tweens that will be going on sale this fall. Most of these video games are for tween girls, however there is one, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Ubisoft, that both sexes will enjoy. This game is based on the classic children's book of the same name, and is a tie-in to the Sony animated feature film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs coming to theaters September 18th.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
You are Flint, the inventor of the machine that causes food to rain down from the sky in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. You must save the world from from this out-of-control machine using all kinds of inventions and gadgets. Available on all platforms, this video game will be available on September 15th.

Style Lab
Style Lab is a completely new brand in Ubisoft's catalog of games. Made for the DS and DSi, these games for tween girls allow them to find their own style while having fun. The first two titles to be released will be Style Lab Makover and Style Lab Jewelry Designer. They include a game to web functionality that allow players to extend their experiences online. I tried these games and had fun. If your daughter has the DSi with the camera, she can upload her picture to the makeup game and try out different styles on herrself. With the jewelry game, you can actually order any of the jewelry you or your daughter design to be made up, which you can then purchase for a small price.

Imagine
Ubisoft Imagine Video games were made to let your 6-14 year old experience her dream career. Some of the many titles already released are Imagine Teacher, Imagine Boutique Owner, Imagine Interior Designer and Imagine Family Doctor. Three new Imagine video games are being added in time for the holidays, "Imagine Fashion Designer World Style, Imagine Artist and Imagine Zookeeper. These games are all available for the DS and DSi.

Petz
Ubisoft Petz video games are made to provide girls from 6-12 with all the cuteness and interactivity they would want from a real pet. Some of the games already available are Petz Dogz Pack and Petz Horseshoe Ranch. New games being added this fall are Petz Nursery and Petz Dogz Talent. These games are available for the DS and PSP.

I saw a preview of the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movie and it was adorable. Although made for kids and tweens, any parent that goes with them should enjoy this very entertaining movie.

See also: 3 Ubisoft Video Game Holiday Previews

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