The Price Is Right: 2010 Edition (Wii, Nintendo DS, Windows)
common sense media says
Rampant consumerism, but show fans will like its accuracy.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game is based on the TV game show of the same name and that it is all about consumerism. All of the mini-games feature descriptions of real-world products -- including household goods, furniture, and big ticket items like cars and trailers -- the prices of which players need to determine. Hence, they perform better if they themselves are avid consumers. You can also expect to encounter some mildly suggestive scenes that show videos of the show’s pretty prize models, as well as product descriptions that involve words like “damn” and “chardonnay.”
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
Clearly, there are no villains in this game. But neither are there any characters parents would want their children to emulate. We take on the role of typical Price is Right contestants who cheer when they win and look a bit dejected when they lose. Their expressions are blank the rest of the time. The announcer is similarly vacant, spending words only on product descriptions and game rules.
Ease of play:
Quick, simple, voiced instructions are provided for each game. Even people who have never seen the show should have no problem working their way through each of the 30-odd pricing games.
Violence:
Not an issue.
Sex:
The Price is Right prize models can be seen in several of the product description videos wearing short skirts and doing things like walking on a treadmill in high heels.
Language:
We see a DVD box of the movie Damn Yankees.
Consumerism:
It’s difficult to imagine a much more commercial game. Not only is this game a spin-off of a popular TV game show, it also features a non-stop stream of plugs for authentic products, ranging from cookies and shampoo to cars and vacation packages. There’s even an ad for another game based on a TV game show: Press Your Luck.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some of the prize descriptions, such as one for a basement bar with stools, make reference to people enjoying wine while using the product.
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kid, 9 years old
kid, 9 years old
Only thing is mild language
One prize has the word d**n on it
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