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Shoot 'em Up Alternatives for Ages 15-17

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Game: Rock Band 2

PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3

A great sequel, but you might want the game only.

Release date: 9/14/2008

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Game: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3

Edgier sequel still rocks the third time out.

Release date: 10/28/2007

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Game: LittleBigPlanet

Amazing game where you play, create, and share.

Release date: 10/20/2008

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Game: Spore

Mac/Windows, Nintendo DS, iPhone, iPod

This exceptional evolution sim is a masterpiece.

Release date: 09/07/2008

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Game: LEGO Batman: The Videogame

PlayStation 2, Windows, Nintendo DS, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3

A fun -- albeit predictable -- cartoon adventure.

Release date: 9/23/2008

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Game: Portal

Windows

Innovative puzzler with first-person action.

Release date: 04/09/2008

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Game: Madden NFL 09

PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3

An excellent Madden game for players of all ages.

Release date: 8/12/2008

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Game: Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

PC strategy game gets retooled for console gaming.

Release date: 07/08/2008

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Game: Wii Fit

Nintendo Wii

Exercise is a blast on the Wii Balance Board.

Release date: 5/19/2008

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Game: Super Mario Galaxy

Nintendo Wii

Fantastic outer space odyssey with coop play.

Release date: 11/13/2007

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