Cookie Jar Entertainment’s, Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands, is definitely one of those PC video games that breaks the mould compared with others of its genre. This game offers up quite a challenge as you play it, which is refreshing after seeing so many PC games meant for ‘babies’. Although it is rated E for everyone and targets youngsters from 8 to 14, it might be a little better for the older kids, who are up to the challenge of this awesome game. If you didn’t already figure it out, Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands is named after and based on, the WB television show of the same name. This is actually a PC game that is played online and has a lot of role-playing in it. The game is played on Flash, so you might want to check with your parents to see if your computer can handle it. In Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands you become a Magi hero who is very much like Tony Jones, the 15-year old star of the television show. The goal of the game, as you move through the Moonlands’ multiple realms, is to try and defeat as many different creatures from the Dream Plane as you can. All these creatures have different shapes, appearances and powers. At the start of Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands you spend a significant amount of time creating your character’s details. You will be able to set your character’s skin tone, hair colour and hairstyle. You also get to choose your specialty and which of the four schools you will have an alliance with. At the very end of the character creation screen, you will be given your first Dream Creature. Later in the game this Dream Creature will be used as an ally in battle. At this time, you are also given your first spell or Aegis. You will be learning plenty of more spells as you progress in the game. As with most video games, Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands offers a brief tutorial section. During this time, you will learn the basic controls of the game and all about your character. You also learn a little bit about the back-story of the game, which will help set the tone. Near the end of this section you will be assigned a mission, but you actually get to choose which one you would like to start with. The different missions can be played at anytime, but it is in your best interest to try some before others, just so that you can build your strength and magical powers. Overall, Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands is a great game, especially for one that is based on a cartoon television show. Usually, video games based on movies or television shows leave a lot to be desired. This game will appeal to young kids, older kids and even the parents. Even though it is a little repetitive, it provides plenty of challenges and lots of fun.