-- George Jones

Family fun

Who says video games have to be all about pointless violence? Try these hot games and gaming systems that the whole family will enjoy.

Console gaming system: Nintendo Wii

With Microsoft and Sony attempting to outmuscle each other -- and consumers' pocketbooks -- with over-the-top (and admittedly drool-worthy) system specs in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles, it would be easy to overlook Nintendo's brand-new Wii next-gen gaming system this holiday season. That would be a mistake.