Top Family-Friendly Wii U Games in 2013

Warner Home Video

Prepare yourself for the most creative game you've ever played. Would you like fly up to the top of the tree? Type the word "pig." But pigs don't fly, right? Type "jetpack" and then attach it to the pig. Whatever you can imagine this game lets you create! This latest version lets you add adjectives so you can have a green-spotted pig. Solve puzzles in the 41 different levels in this multi-player bundle of family fun.

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Disney Interactive Studios

Mickey Mouse now has more friends, including Oswald The Lucky Rabbit whose voice is heard for the very first time in this game. Explore forgotten Disney worlds in all new levels as you paint this digital canvas back to life. New 2D levels are based on classic Disney animated films and shorts and fun puzzles to mix things up.

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Nintendo

The fun and engrossing world of Super Mario Bros. is back! The classic left-to-right game play will feel like the classic game you grew up playing, but the new Wii U controller lets you do things no other platform has allowed. In addition to the traditional story mode, there is a Boost Rush mode and Challenge Mode, which keep the game fresh for a long time.

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Nintendo

Command your own army of ant-like creatures in this tiny world that feels larger than life. The greater processing and HD capabilities of the Wii U console are used to provide a more intricately designed world, enhanced ant-like movement of the Pikmin and more. Find treasures, battle enemies and solve puzzles in this engaging experience.

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Ubisoft

Are you ready to get your dance on? Just Dance 4 has 40 new songs, lets you challenge your friends and family in 6 rounds of battle with an all-new battle mode, new workout sessions and unlockable choreography. If that weren't enough, there is even an option for your dance crew, allowing 4 concurrent routines at the same time.

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Ubisoft

The rabbid are back in their hilarious splendor. This time you get to challenge each other as you battle in 20 different attractions. Rabbids Land takes full advantage of the new Wii U controller, including the tilting motion sensor that's inside of it. If the kids want to keep the fun going, they can even play a full game on the cotroller without the use of a TV.

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Activision

One of the hottest games on the market brings real world characters to life on your screen. Skylanders Giants introduces new characters who are, obviously, much bigger than in the previous game. Even better, if you have characters from the previous games they are compatible with Giants. Collect new character put them on the power portal and keep your adventures going.

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Nintendo

If variety is the spice of life Nintendo Land is the game for you. Have fun playing in 12 Nintendo franchise themed games in an interactive theme park environment, including games based on Mario Chase, The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, and Pikmin Adventure. Families will also appreciate that up to five players can join in on the fun at the same time in select mini games.

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Namco

We like to blow stuff up, especially when we get to see the face of our family member driving the opposing tank. Tank! Tank! Tank! has a co-op mode, versus mode and a story mode that provides hours of fun as you drive around, get special guns, dress up your avatar and shoot monsters and buildings.

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Ubisoft

There's somthing about Rayman that we just can't get enough of. The legend continues in Rayman Legends with a 5-player co-op gameplay. New creatures, new battles and new gameplay with the Wii U controller. When the television gets turned off, you can continue playing on the Wii U controller. (Available in February)

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