A scene from the video game adaptation of 'Where the Wild Things Are.' USA TODAY's blog covers the best in video games and interactive awesomeness. Log in to tell us what you think about the best -- and worst -- games of the year! In the video game Where the Wild Things Are, kids continue the "wild rumpus" started in Maurice Sendak's revered book of the same name. Based on both the book and the newly released movie, the game starts when young Max, a rambunctious boy dressed in a wolf costume, arrives at the island where the Wild Things live. For those unfamiliar with the book, the Wild Things are a group of big scary monsters who roar, gnash their teeth, roll their big yellow eyes and show off their sharp claws. Max isn't afraid of these monsters; he faces them square on and roars back. Kids play this adventure game by... [read full story]
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