Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast (Wii)

Parents need to know that this is a simple kart-style racing game that swaps out traditional wheeled vehicles for flying bongo harnesses. It features plenty of Donkey Kong characters kids are likely to recognize, including an alarmingly ample-bosomed ape named Candy. The game features only mild violence of the variety the kiddy-racing genre is known for; namely, cartoonlike assaults on other racers using goofy items like explosive barrels and short-lived tornadoes. The biggest hurdle for kids will be growing accustomed to the unintuitive motion-sensitive controls, which are touchy and don't provide for precise steering. Up to four players can race at once, but both Wii remote and nunchuk controllers are required for all players.