Game Candy Magazine, which is published by game maker Ubisoft and distributed at Game Crazy stores and by free subscription, takes a closer look at games aimed toward young girls. (Of course, plenty of grownups enjoy the Petz games). Along with quizzes and activities, there are tips that tie into the Energ-G games as well as the Imagine “career” games. Ubisoft also licenses Petz-themed cases, animal plush and other merchandise. Right now, Game Candy Magazine is giving away free games to an unnamed number of readers who send in a reply card or sign up at www.gamecandymagazine.com/toys/.
Update: A couple of DS Diva readers have written in to ask how to subscribe to the magazine. DSDiva.com is actually not affiliated with Game Candy Magazine. It’s put out by Ubisoft. But if you go to the Game Candy Web site (just click on that link) you can sign up with them, or pick up a copy at Game Crazy and look for a subscription card. Thanks!
Second Update, March 9: DS Diva readers have written in about issues they’re having communicating with Game Candy Magazine. We’re not connected to the magazine in any way, but here’s a link to the Ubisoft Web site with support contact: http://parentscorner.us.ubi.com/