Game Wave is the new DVD Game Console brought to you by ZAPiT Games. Our mission is to make the Game Wave Family Entertainment System the world’s first choice in family gaming. Six people can play various interactive DVD games, each with their own remote, such as Trivia games, Number games, Word games, and Casual games. Bring the Game Wave home and make your next get-together an interactive multimedia experience!

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What the Media is saying about Game Wave



Extreme Kids

"After playing it was, 'We will keep the Game Wave system in the family room.' The other systems can go in the kid’s rooms or game rooms. Great family fun!"

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Exterme Kids




GamerDad

"This is not the gaming console your kids are looking for. But it just might be the one your family wants."

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About.com:Fatherhood - Five out of Five Stars

"For a great family interactive experience that will attract gamers and non-gamers alike, the GameWave has it all. It has become a welcome addition to our family's quality time tool box."

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Fatherhood




Toronto Star writes the Game Wave "outdoes its competition in a meaningful way."

"Perhaps there is room for kinder, gentler, more socially responsible gaming."

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Toronto Star




Washington Times says Game Wave blows away the competition

"The curvy Game Wave console allows families and friends — those not enamored by titles such as Halo, Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty — to play together and interact in kinder video-game realms."

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Washington Times




New York Times reports the Game Wave "Expands the Action...”

"Every member of the family can have an equal chance to win..."

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New York Times




Today's Parent reviews 4 Degrees which comes with the Game Wave

“It is quite extraordinary and it is, without a doubt, the best trivia game I’ve ever played.”

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Game Wave on G4TechTV

The G4TechTV Channel in Canada is airing HotTech product reviews on the Game Wave

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Game Wave DVD system lets families play together

"Game Wave's combination of music, videos, narration and multimedia breathes life into trivia games in a way that this new generation can embrace." - Jinny Gudmundsen

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Al Menconi Ministries gives Game Wave a 95
Al Menconi Ministries give Game Wave a 95: "Game Wave is a great Christmas gift that will immediately involve the whole family in playing together instead of heading in separate directions"
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Commonsense Media Gives Game Wave 4 Stars
Jinny Gudmundsen gives the Game Wave 4/5 stars in her Commonsense Media web review: "Game Wave's combination of music, videos, narration, and multimedia breathes life into trivia games in a way that this new generation can embrace." 4 / 5 Stars
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Game Wave Awarded the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval
In their review, the council remarks: "Brilliantly designed and engineered, the system impressed our testers from the start."
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Game Wave Reviewed on CBC Radio One
Jim Bray revs-up his thumbs and test-drives ZAPiT’s new Game Wave console: “The system is child’s play to use for anyone who’s ever pointed a remote at a TV”
-- Listen to review (From CBC Radio One - RealPlayer plug-in is required to listen to this review)

Now Playing Magazine Gives Game Wave 4.5 / 5 Stars
From Now Playing's review: "Here's a console gaming machine that will exercise more than just your thumbs" 4.5 / 5 Stars
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Houston Chronicle: Old fogeys will love Game Wave
Anne Reeks remarks: "It sparked nonstop trash talk, howls of humiliation, cheers of triumph, high-fives for winners and lame rationalizations by losers."
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Game Wave Covered in New York Times
From the New York Times: [Game Wave] Expands the Action With Remote Controls for Up to 6 Players
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The Toronto Star: Game console social, not shoot 'em up
Robert Cribb remarks in the Toronto Star that "Before long, you’ll be engaged in healthy taunting, some trash talking and the occasional high five."
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Common Sense Media 4 / 5 stars
From Jinny Gudmundsen's review: "Game Wave's combination of music, videos, narration, and multimedia breathes life into trivia games in a way that this new generation can embrace."
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Citytv's Homepage
Citytv's David Onley talks with ZAPiT Games' Jeff Hurst about the Game Wave
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Global's Tech Talk
Global's team checks out the Game Wave: "I love it; I think this was the best game"
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E-Gear Magazine - It's Like Playstation for Mom and Dad
"...just the thing to bridge the gap between my personal attention deficit aversion to slow board games and my mother's spine tingling fear of anything high tech."
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Lifetime - Games That Truly Sparkle
"It's great for the family and keeps group interaction at a high."
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Nuts & Volts Magazine - Spin the Game Wave to fun
"With 4 Degrees everyone can play and anyone can win."
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IN-ovation - Why didn't I think of that?
"Have you ever been to a bar and played the on-screen trivia game against others in the bar? Now you can play these same games at home."
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The Star-Ledger - Plug and play
Peggy O'Crowley catches the Game Wave at the New York Toy Show: "There's no taking turns when you play Game Wave..."
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Family Tech Show
Jennifer, Maxwell, and Victoria of the Family Tech Show talk to Jeff Hurst about the Game Wave: "It was like OK - one more game, OK - one more game!" (Hour 3 - 2:29:00)
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PC Magazine
Game Wave—A Console for Grandma's House
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Plugged In
Marc Saltzman of Plugged In talks with Jeff Hurst about the Game Wave
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The Hamilton Spectator
"...designed with the aim of making people talk to each other as they play."
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CH Morning Live
Bob Cowan says, "This is the hot thing this season."
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About.com
Game Wave: New Approach to DVD Games
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The Burlington Post
Console game keeps it easy and fast-paced
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The Edmonton Sun
"Game Wave combines the group interaction of traditional board games with the excitement of interactive video."
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Kitchener Record
Tim Jackson says, "You will find Game Wave to be a great addition to your family room."
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National Post
Mark Saltzman says, "Never fight over the remote again."
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MOJO 640 Radio
"Great time to spend with your teenagers."
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Today's Parent forum
“... I received a sample here yesterday, and it has been played with my family constantly since then. I even got to play another two games after supper, and only stopped cause I wanted to finish my posts!”
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The Expositor
Looking for the ideal entertainment package for a family.
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CTV Ottawa (Tech Now)
"Tech-toy creators are adapting to a generation that demands more team play."
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680 News
"A mississauga company is launching a high-tech game console in the GTA stores."
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Globe and Mail (National)
"Smart toys take learning to a new level."
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CJOH.com (CTV Ottawa)
"A Canadian made tech alternative to the Canadian mega-million seller trivial pursuit..."
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Global TV Montreal
Bob Benedetti names Game Wave™ as his "goodie of the week"!
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Life Network - The Mom Show (National)
The moms loved Game Wave™!
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Hub Digital Living
Trivia Buffs will enjoy the Game Wave™.
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CHRO (A Channel Ottawa)
"Jeff Hurst discusses their ZAPiT line of games including Popular Culture games and Word Games."
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AChannel.ca
Game Wave™ gets the # 7 spot on A Channel's 101 gift ideas
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Ottawa Sun
“The next wave in hi-tech games....”
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CBC National
“...if you can’t beat ‘em,” Richard Fast figures, “join ‘em”
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CHCH Morning Show
Canadian Toy Association unveils their picks for Christmas toys including Game Wave™
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Tribute Magazine
“The new Game Wave by ZAPiT Games is the first game console that allows all players to interact at the same time....”
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