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MySims Agents (Wii)
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MySims Agents (Wii)

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Cool secret-agent sim challenges kids to solve entwined mysteries. Nifty spy gadgets help players outwit adversaries.

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Hasbro Family Game Night 2 (Nintendo Wii)
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that Hasbro Family Game Night 2 is a collection of virtual board games here are far more focused on speed and dexterity than the strategy games that made up the original Hasbro Family Game Night. It makes this sequel far more like a ... read more

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Scrabble (Nintendo DS, PSP)
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that though rated "E" by the ESRB, Scrabble may be too challenging for players under 10. This pocket-sized edition of the beloved (and ubiquitous) game, encourages vocabulary development. read more

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Monopoly (PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
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that this is a video game version of the popular board game Monopoly that offers a few digital extras like new boards and mini-games. It's easy to pick up and play for anyone who's familiar with the game. read more

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Jenga World Tour (Nintendo DS)
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that this is the video game version of the Jenga block-stacking game. If families already own a set of Jenga blocks, there's little incentive to buy the video game version as well -- unless they're planning to take a lot of road trips ... read more

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