My Make-Up
© 2008 Oxygen Interactive Studios Ltd
Want to play with a face? My Make-Up, one of a new series of "My Games" from UK-based Oxygen Interactive Studios (no connection to Oprah) combines a detailed set of makeup tools with the Nintendo DS touch screen. You start by creating your own avatar, as well as avatars for your friends. You will host make-up and face-painting parties, pamper and makeover your personalized avatars and those of your friends, collect your best makeovers in your photo album and share with friends, and chat about the latest techniques and trends in make-up. You can also upload My Make-Up photos to My Dress-Up to complete your makeovers. The game has multiplayer support for two to four players, and you can connect with up to three other players via local wireless connection to chat and exchange avatars. Testers noted that a lot of reading is required. See also My Dress-Up and My Secret Diary.
$30, Nintendo DS
Teaches: creativity, interpersonal relationships, socialization