Are you a gaming family? Do you regularly buy and play the newest video games? Then you might be interested in something that Kmart just unveiled. Your video game review could be featured on shelves in stores, helping other gaming families pick quality games!
The details are on Kmart’s blog right now, but, in short:
- Register for the MyKmart community. (Your MyKmart username will be included on the review shelf card, so think wisely about picking one. If you’re a blogger, you may want to use your blog’s name or your Twitter handle.)
- Find the game you’d like to review on their site.
- Rate the game (1-5 stars) and write your review.
- Click publish. Voila!
Yes, your qualifying reviews could be posted on store shelves. Kmart is looking for well-written, concise (read: short) reviews that help others learn a little bit more about the game while they’re browsing in the store.
Is this video game child-friendly?
Think about it: as a gaming family, I’m sure you’ve wondered, “Is this game right for my family?” If you’re like me, you’ve probably researched the game online, either via store-site or blog reviews. You probably also like to let others know when you like a certain game (or when you don’t).
Now imagine a less tech savvy mom looking for a game for her child. Or, maybe even a tech savvy mom who has left her smart phone at home and can’t search reviews in store. Wouldn’t this be a great help?
I think that this idea could be big in more areas than just video games. Kmart might very well be on the edge of redefining what online reviews mean. Those of us from tech-loving, gaming families can jump in while this program is new and help create those definitions.
I encourage you to review any of the newer video games that you’ve recently added to your library. Then watch the Kmart blog to see where this goes. Who knows? I might see your name on the shelf the next time I stop in to pick up a game!
Will you be participating in the MyKmart video games review program? Do you think it will be helpful for you or other parents?
Jenna Hatfield, aka @FireMom on Twitter, also writes at Stop, Drop & Blog and The Chronicles of Munchkin Land. She works as a freelance writer and newspaper photographer.
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