Nintendogs: Labrador & Friends for DS

Pros: Fun to play, varied activities to keep kids occupied, great graphics.

Cons: Does require frequent play/upkeep/puppy "care."

The Bottom Line: This game really works for both my son and my niece, and I definitely recommend it for kids who love puppies and games.

Review: My son first started talking about Nintendogs: Labrador and Friends long before Christmas. Long before he even owned a Nintendo DS. Did he know he was getting a Nintendo DS for Christmas? No, I don’t think he did. But he ...

Pros: Very cute, addictive to play

Cons: Can be repetitive in spots

The Bottom Line: This game is awesome, try it, you'll love it.

Review: Nintendogs is one of the original games released with the Nintendo DS console. Its a simulator of puppies that never grow up. The game comes with a variety of breeds of pups, but the game expands to more breeds as you progress through the game. The ...

Pros: It provides learning tools for children.

Cons: It is a video game, and not the real thing.

The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this game to children because it is a good learning tool to prepare children for taking care of their pets.

Review: I bought my son Nintendogs for his 8th birthday, and we both absolutely love it! As circumstances do not allow us to have a real dog right now, Nintendogs is as close as we can get! My son adores it and has even grown attached to his "pets". They have ...