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MySims Agents (Wii)
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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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Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice (Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is an E-rated mystery game with no offensive material or media issues. It can be challenging to solve and thus we've set the age appropriateness at age 10. This is a game that cross-generations can play together, particularly ... read more

Age 10+
Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice
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American Girl: Mia Goes for Great (Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a computer game based on an American Girl Doll. While the game play is easy enough for girls as young as 6, and the conversational prompts, once selected, are spoken aloud, you must be able to read to select them. Keep in ... read more

Age 7+
American Girl: Mia Goes for Great
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The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery (PC) (Windows)
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that the Barbie represented here is not the one with a greatly exaggerated figure. Rather, she is a cute, petite high school girl. Unfortunately, she walks with a runway-model's swish of the hips. Some of the behavior modeled in the game ... read more

Age 8+
The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery (PC)
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Digi Makeover (Plug and Play TV games)
Parents Need to Know...

that this software sends some mixed messages. Will girls who use it think they aren't pretty without makeup? Or will it educate them about billboard and magazine ads and how fabricated the beauty is that they find there? For some it may ... read more

Age 8+
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Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (Windows)
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that in this adventure, Barbie takes on the role of Princess Annika, a strong female who goes on a quest to save her kingdom. This princess is intrepid and resourceful, and solves her own problems. Barbie saves the day, not Prince ... read more

Age 5+
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
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Disney Princess Enchanted Learning (Leapster)
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that this software does a nice job of blending traditional video gaming with educational activities that will appeal to girls, in particular. While playing, kids will practice math and reading skills to earn princess titles and tiaras. read more

Age 4+
Disney Princess Enchanted Learning
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Top-Secret Personal Beeswax (Leapster)
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that this software cartridge for the Leapster is special because it creates an interactive environment that encourages kids to write. read more

Age 6+
Top-Secret Personal Beeswax
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Barbie Fashion Show (Windows)
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that Barbie and her friends have exaggerated figures. While the friends have different skin colors that hint at ethnicity, the faces all resemble Barbie's, so this attempt at diversity is lukewarm at best. read more

Age 5+
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