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MySims Agents (Wii)
Age 8+
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MySims Agents (Wii)

Why We Recommend It

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

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Tekken 6 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that since Tekken 6 is a fighting game, kids will see lots of violence. The game's characters study an area of martial arts, executing flurries of punches, kicks, and throws against opponents. They will also use weapons such as swords and ... read more

Age 14+
Tekken 6
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Naruto Shippuden Ninja Destiny 2 (Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...

that this easy-to-learn fighting title will appeal to any fan of the Naruto series, but could confuse gamers who aren’t fully involved in the story. The game features a lot of reading, which outlines events that take place in parallel ... read more

Age 12+
Naruto Shippuden Ninja Destiny 2
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up (PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up is a frenzied beat-'em-up game where you can play as the good guy or the villain. Players select characters including turtles, humans and robots and battle each other in free-for-all style using ... read more

Age 11+
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
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Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny (PSP)
Parents Need to Know...

that this swordfighting brawler is part of a reknown fighting series. That's because the back story for each of the characters is deep and compelling. While there's much cutting, slashing, hitting, tripping, and moaning in pain, there is ... read more

Age 13+
Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
4
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Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this a fighting game featuring characters from the Marvel Comics and Capcom universe. Some familiar faces appear, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Iron Man.  Players use a variety of punches, kicks, throws and special powers to beat ... read more

Age 12+
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that while this is one of the better fighting games, it is a game where you can shock and burn characters in addition to killing them with swords and guns. Female breasts bop around provocatively and there are occasional untoward comments ... read more

Age 15+
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
5
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Fight Night Round 4 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this is a boxing game that looks ultra realistic.  Along with violence that is part of violence and bit of blood, this boxing sim contains scantily-dressed women and some off-color lyrics in a few of ths rap/hip-hop songs. read more

Age 13+
Fight Night Round 4
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UFC 2009 Undisputed (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this is a sports simulation based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Players use a series of punches, kicks and grapples to knock out opponents or make them give up. These can range from flying knees to the face to chokeholds. Blood ... read more

Age 14+
UFC 2009 Undisputed
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Punch-Out!! (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

this game is an arcade boxing game, so there is some violence in the game. That said, the fighters are clearly cartoons -- i.e. not realistic in the least -- plus comedic effects can be seen such as stars dancing around their head after ... read more

Age 10+
Punch-Out!!
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WWE Legends of Wrestlemania (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this is a professional wrestling game featuring the sport's classic stars, such as Hulk Hogan. Wrestlers punch, kick, and slam opponents onto the mat. Some use weapons like steel chairs to beat down foes. Wrestlers will start bleeding ... read more

Age 12+
WWE Legends of Wrestlemania
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Street Fighter IV (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this is a reimagined version of the classic fighting game. Players use their fists, feet, and a series of special powers to beat down opponents. There are occassions where blood is present, but it's not frequent. Some special moves show ... read more

Age 14+
Street Fighter IV
5
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PlayStation 2, Xbox 360)
Parents Need to Know...

Parents needs to know this game is rated "Teen" instead of "Mature" because Midway has decided to make the violence less graphic. It's still a fighting game and there can be blood splatter (which can be turned off) and each character can ... read more

Age 15+
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
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WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this is a virtual recreation of the professional wrestling programs you would encounter on television. Prepare to expect many of the same racy elements, like edgy language and scantily-clad women. Characters can punch, kick and slam ... read more

Age 14+
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a fighting game involving lightsabers, throwing of objects, and using the Star Wars "Force." But there is no blood. Your kids will be constantly flailing around with the Wii remote during play. Make sure to remind ... read more

Age 12+
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels
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Avatar: Legends of the Arena (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this online fighting game is set within the Avatar universe. At the time of launch, it doesn't seem to have worked out all the kinks, so be prepared to wait for others to fight with. Players use the elements of water, fire, and air ... read more

Age 9+
Avatar: Legends of the Arena
3
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Jurassic Fight Club Game: Turf Wars (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a free-to-play online Flash-based game, sponsored by the History Channel, which was released in conjunction with the Jurassic Fight Club television show. The game features a small selection of dinosaurs which are discussed in ... read more

Age 12+
Jurassic Fight Club Game: Turf Wars
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FaceBreaker (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that this arcade boxing game is a parody, with bodies flying in the air after a bombastic punch. Yet the game does encourage you to pummel your opponents incessantly. And one of the power-ups you can earn is a finishing move that allows ... read more

Age 13+
FaceBreaker
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Soulcalibur IV (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this is the latest in the swordfighting brawler franchise. Since the emphasis is on one-on-one fighting, there's a healthy dose of violence, although none of it is gory or bloody. Characters dress rather provocatively. Expect to see ... read more

Age 13+
Soulcalibur IV
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Don King Presents Prizefighter (Xbox 360)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a fighting game, so don't be surprised if there's violence and blood. It's not out of context, of course, and doesn't include weapons. Suggestive themes relate to sexy videos of women who try to tempt the boxer to come over ... read more

Age 14+
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Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game is part of Dragon Ball Z, an enormously popular Japanese franchise consisting of animated TV shows, comic books, and games. The Dragon Ball Z universe features an epic struggle between good and evil and revolves somewhat ... read more

Age 13+
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

this title -- at its core -- is a fighting game, so those opposed to violence of any kind shouldn't buy this for their kids. This brawler is over-the-top and cartoonish; the fighters don't look real; and there's no blood, gore, or ... read more

Age 11+
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
4

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