uDraw Studio and Wii Drawing Tablet

In 2010 THQ released the uDraw Studio game and uDraw Wii drawing tablet. Created to introduce a new generation to the gaming console these games are simple to play and do not require a video gaming background to understand. If you have been looking for something even the younger children can play on your Nintendo Wii system, there are several options available.

Dood's Big Adventure

Probably the best game for younger children is Dood's big adventure. In this side scrolling game kids can color their character, enemies and even the background. Customizing the game can become a game in and of itself depending on the creativity of the individual playing.

In addition to coloring options there are also several game modes:

• Bubble Trouble- Dood is contained within a bubble, which you must guide through the level without touching the sides and avoiding sharp objects.
• Roly-Poly- young children love to use the tilt feature to roll Dood through levels in his hamster ball!
• Fan Frenzy- Dood has been blown up like a balloon and it is your job to use the stylus and control a fan to maneuver him through the levels. The harder you push on the screen the faster the fan turns.

Pictionary

Do you like to play Pictionary but are not so found of cleaning up afterwards? Try it with the Wii drawing tablet instead! Using the pad and stylus you can draw to your heart's content without leaving a mess for the hostess to clean up! It also only takes a couple of minutes to set up, as opposed to dragging out the board game and all accessories and then searching high and low for enough pencils.

Pictionary with the Wii drawing tablet offers several options you will not find with the traditional game including simpler clues for children and specific instructions that can increase the difficulty, such as drawing with your less dominant hand! Hours of fun await you with this all-time favorite family game.

uDraw Studio

If you are less into "games" per se and simply want an artistic outlet, the uDraw Studio could be the best option.  With the Wii drawing tablet you can paint, color or sketch using 9 media options. There are a variety of brushes, colors and canvases to choose from, which will make creating your masterpiece easy as pie. You can also save your creations on SD to share with others or enjoy later.

Conclusion

The Wii drawing tablet is opening up an entirely new aspect to gaming. At this point there are only a handful of games compatible with the device; however the titles are growing a little at a time. Just this year saw the release of Kung Fu Panda 2 and SpongeBob Squiggle pants, both used with the Wii drawing tablet. There are sure to be more titles in the future as the platform develops.

;� ( s o y h2y  

Wii Drawing Games

In a bid to keep up with the competition Nintendo seems to be ahead of other gaming formats. Once the Wii became popular it was not long before Sony and Microsoft were following their lead by adding motion sensor controllers and games. The Wii drawing tablet may be the next addition to this process. This is a peripheral device useable with several new game titles.

Pictionary

Pictionary has been a family fun night favorite for many years, but it is also time consuming to set up and quite a mess when you are done! Scraps of paper and broken pencil nubs generally litter the den or living room when you are finished. Wii took the old game and digitized it for use with the Wii drawing tablet, breathing new life into a family favorite.

There are a few twists and unique issues to playing Wii Pictionary; some even find it more challenging than the original. In addition to drawing for teams you can also play the board game, which includes squares that may tell you to draw with your opposite hand, (left hand if you are right handed.) Thankfully this does not detract from the good fun you can have with the Wii drawing tablet and Pictionary.

Dood's Big Adventure

Dood's Big Adventure is a side scrolling adventure game, similar in nature to the Mario games, but with some big differences. Instead of merely running through the different levels you can color Dood, enemies and background. Basically you get to customize the game to your personal preferences, this in and of itself can become another "level" of the game as you color coordinate each level to your character.

Younger children are particular fond of the roly-poly game mode. In this Dood is contained within a hamster ball, which you roll around through the levels by tilting the Wii drawing tablet. You may also enjoy bubble mode or pen frenzy, which is the most challenging.

SpongeBob Squigglepants

If you or your children love this yellow porous character SpongeBob Squigglepants and the Wii drawing tablet is the game for you. You can tilt, draw and tap your way through a variety of Nano games featuring everyone's favorite yellow character. There is also exclusive artwork released from the Nickelodeon vault specifically for this game. Custom paint, stamps and much more are all a part of the experience with this Wii drawing tablet game.

Conclusion

As the popularity of the Wii drawing tablet increases you are sure to see more games. At this point there are only a few select titles to choose from such as uDraw, Pictionary and Dood's Adventure. If you have been looking for interactive games that kids of all ages will enjoy this tablet and games are a good choice. Reviewers are raving about the fun and simplicity of game titles; some are even fighting with the kids for a turn!

Wii Drawing Tablet

The Wii drawing tablet is a handy new peripheral device offered by Nintendo for use with the popular gaming console. Officially known as the uDraw Game Tablet, many people are enjoying the added potential of this device. Packaged with the uDraw game, the tablet allows users to color, paint or draw on the pad in their hand and see the results on screen!

uDraw

Although the Wii drawing tablet is technically an accessory it is currently bundled with the uDraw game for all ages. Painting and drawing is simple with nine different media options and you can use the toolbox to scroll through colors, canvases and brushes. Your imagination and creativity are the only limiting factors when it comes to this game. You may not create the next Picasso on the Wii drawing tablet but you can have a lot of fun and create unique images, which can then be saved to SD cards and shared. There is even a replay option that will show you how masterpieces are created, stroke by stroke.

Functionality

The tablet itself draws power and functionality from the Wii remote, which docks inside the device. A 4x6 screen is coupled with an attached stylus. Since the tablet gets its power from the remote you will have much less to worry about when it comes to batteries. When the tablet is not in use it is not draining yet another set of batteries! Using the remote adds functionality and precision to the tablet as it can pick up even the slightest motion or flick of the wrist.

Age Appropriate

What ages will get the most use and fun out of the Wii drawing tablet? The game is marketed to people of all ages; however it seems that the 6-12 year old range is the most popular. Children or adults who are seeking advanced artistic expression; this is not the gadget to use. Extremely talented artists may be a bit frustrated by the limitations of the device and game. Everyone else, however, seems to love the idea and options.

Other Games

Do you and your friends like to get together for a rousing game of Pictionary? Give them an entirely new experience by introducing the Wii drawing tablet. Instead of using pencil and paper simply pick up the tablet and watch your drawings come to life on your television screen. This is really great fun for those with big screen sets.

Dood's big adventure is another game you will be able to play with the Wii drawing tablet. The game graphics themselves are not that impressive, but the ability to draw in trampolines, fight bad guys and color in your surroundings makes for a cute game that many are sure to love. There are a variety of levels, some, which require drawing, and others that take advantage of the tilt function of your controller to roll Dood through the levels.

Conclusion

Is this Nintendo's next big thing? Probably not, however it is a useful device that will likely introduce a whole new generation to the Wii gaming platform. The original game, uDraw will appeal to younger children and some adults. It is a simple concept and what some thought Mario Paint could have been!