Having grown up with Mario and Luigi, we're big fans of a good old two-player platform game—which is why when we tried Kirby's Epic Yarn, Nintendo's latest game offering on its über popular Wii console, we became addicts in an instant. A perfect mix of pretty colours (a lot of pink!), unique graphics (Kirby's world is "made" of yarn, felt, and buttons), nostalgia and pure fun, we can imagine Kirby will find himself wrapped and patiently waiting under many a Christmas tree this year. Sheer delight for gamers of any level, it's the perfect choice for many nights of family fun!

$49.95 at mass retailers.