November 7, 2008 - It’s game on for tween girls.
Though we haven’t tested them yet, Ener-G video games are being marketed as the first brand of sports games targeted toward girls.
The titles supposedly focus as much on gameplay as on socialization and allow girls to experience the fun of being part of a team. The games in the series feature three popular activities: dancing, gymnastics and horseback riding.
In a press release, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft Tony Key says, “The Ener-G games will not only satisfy parents, but they also give tween girls a new outlet through which they can express their creativity and love for sports.”
We think girls have enough outlets for creativity and really want to kick some butt but will reserve judgement until we’ve actually played the games which include:
Ener-G Dance Squad
lets girls reveal their dancing potential by working with a coach to develop new steps and choreograph dances by combining the coolest moves.
Ener-G Gym Rockets
lets girls live the life of a young gymnast, as they twist, tumble and twirl in five events, including floor, uneven bars and balance beam, on the way to the World Gymnastics Championships.
Ener-G Horse Rider
lets players create and train their own horse, enter competitions, ride around the open countryside and even tame wild horses.
Two game modes are available. Girls can play through story mode or try their skills in challenge mode. It’ll be interesting to note which mode is more popular.
Rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, the first three Ener-G titles are on store shelves now at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29.99.
Check out the site - www.ener-ggame.com - for a peek at the gameplay and graphics and a bit of online fun. Like what you see? Might make a good stocking stuffer this holiday season.
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