5. Go on Safari Without Leaving Home
If taking the kids on an African Safari is too daunting a task, give them a simulated experience through the magic of Wii. Nintendo’s Wild Earth: African Safari game lets them shoot wild animals – photoshoot, that is. Players get to witness exotic creatures in their (virtual) natural habitats through various games, missions and experiences. There’s no real life worries of being trampled by a thundering herd of zebras. As an educational eco-game with geographic learning and environmental messages thrown in, parents can almost feel good about their kids’ zoning out in front of a screen.
6. Drive Around Urban America
In the classic Driver series of PlayStation games, you are the wheelman making your way through various US cities on different driving missions. San Francisco, New York, Miami and Los Angeles versions were developed. While they’re not pixel-by-pixel accurate depictions of each town’s layout, they are impressive representations. The game takes you through different modes, including Pursuit, Getaway, Checkpoint, and Carnage. Don’t forget to stop and appreciate the inner-city scenery every now and then during your high-speed vehicular mayhem.
