Super Dodge Ball Advance - Game Boy Advance

The game features two teams of squat, cartoonish, big-headed kids. Some are on the playing field and some reside in the back zone ready to scoot up a lob and nail an opponent in the back or from the side. The animations (particularly when a kid gets squashed) are amusing, and are, after all, the point of the game. Amass points and win the match, then move on to the next horde of big-headed kids.

There are several kinds of throw you can make to surprise your opponents, including a cool corkscrew throw and a straight-up overhand bean ball. As you knock teams out (no pun intended), you advance toward the world competition (shades of South Park here), where you represent your favourite nation. You can also link up with an opponent for a little head-to-head action, which is the best way to dish out some virtual pain onto local bullies who lack your mad video-gaming skills. --Andrew S Bub