Best Holiday Family Video Games

It may be hard to understand for some, but most adults actually used to be kids and teenagers. In today's time, the average gamer is around 30, in both men and women. Adults love video games just as much as kids and teenagers do, and there is no greater feeling than spending time with your loved ones screaming at the television screen and arguing over who won and who cheated!

Although many video games may be based on one or two player strategics, there are many great video games out on the market today that are family-oriented. Here are a few.

Disney Think Fast. This game was made for both the Nintendo Wii and the Playstation 2. It is a family-friendly game show based trivia platformer in which up to 4 players pick their Disney character, themed setting, and go head-to-head answering trivia questions made from Disney movies, with the host of the game being none other than Genie from Disney's Aladdin.

Guitar Hero World Tour. If your family loves music then this game is going to be fun for everyone. Guitar Hero steps up to the plate in this rock band platformer, letting up to 4 family members play instruments of their choice. Instruments include a microphone, drum set, and a guitar(s). Everyone will enjoy rockin' out their instruments to "Livin' On A Prayer". This video game is available on the Nintendo Wii and for the Xbox 360.

Mario Kart (Wii). The whole family will enjoy racing and battling it out for the trophy in this multi-player racing game. Gamers pick from their favorite characters, and pick their cars, which include vehicles like a monster truck, a go kart, and a race car to name a few. The boards are sure to keep you entertained and the weapons are sure to keep you guessing who's gonna win.-It's anybody's race!

Monopoly is sure to pull your family together. The video gameis available for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox, Playstation 2, and Playstaion 3. Monopoly comes to life through your console as you role the dice (through motion controls with your Wii remote on the Nintendo Wii platform) and try to own every property there is while attempting to avoid going directly to jail! Up to 4 players can play.

Wii Fit (Wii). This fitness platformer is more than just a workout that the whole family will love. Gamers can enjoy workouts and yoga poses to say the least. Wii Fit is filled with games that involve strategy, concentration, and balance that will have the whole family on their toes screaming at the television set. Create your own Mii and lose weight or set high scores on your favorite balance games. Some of the games include boxing, soccer, jogging, aerobics, step aerobics, skiing, snow boarding, and tight rope walking to name a few.

Hasbro Family Game Night. Putting a twist on board games like Boggle, Connect 4, Yahtzee, Sorry, and Battleship is the main objective in this family-friendly video game. This video game is available for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 2, and Playstation 3.