
What do kids want for the holidays? Cool games! Whether they're on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Kinect, PSP, DS, or DSi, here are our editors' top picks for challenging, fun, and age-appropriate games for 2011 holiday gifts. Puzzle games? Yup. Mario games? Yup. PC games? Absolutely. All that's left to do is unwrap the boxes and play!
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Engaging and funny interactive adventures are pure joy.
Adorable toy-based game is well-designed for young players.
Hooks kids with fun games and loads them with knowledge.
One of the best (and best-looking) sports simulations.
New twist on sidescrolling action games with easy controls.
Stellar hoops sim honors league's legends.
Explore all four movies' worlds, with unique LEGO humor.
Darker story is lightened by humor and fun exploration.
Toy figurines become characters in exciting action game.
Exciting Kinect dance game keeps the party going strong.
Captivating puzzle game makes doing brainteasers a blast.
While dark and violent, this superhero game is intriguing.
Exciting Indiana Jones-like action with lots of violence.
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