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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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Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Super Game Day (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this sweet-hearted collection of mini games is a near perfect entry point for very young children who've never played video games before. There is absolutely nothing objectionable about the characters or their behavior. And the ... read more

Age 4+
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Super Game Day
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iCarly (Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...

that this collection of frantic, intentionally silly microgames, is housed within the framework of a mostly text-driven story. There's almost as much time spent simply watching the progression of the story as there is playing the games. ... read more

Age 8+
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Medieval Games (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that while the design, setting, and accoutrements of Medieval Games are farcically fun, like the Shrek movies, the gameplay itself leaves much to be desired. Kids could easily get discouraged and quit the game. For children who can get ... read more

Age 10+
Medieval Games
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Our House: Party! (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this enjoyable chaotic party game is effectively one big commercial for Home Depot. The home improvement chain's logo and slogans appear incessantly throughout Our House: Party!, as well as messages about what great sales the store ... read more

Age 8+
Our House: Party!
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Baseball Blast (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that baseball themed minigame collection includes aspects of the sport, but no way to play a proper game of baseball. With over twenty minigames, it’s likely to have a few that will keep young gamers' attention. The ease of the title ... read more

Age 8+
Baseball Blast
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PSPgo (PSP)
Parents Need to Know...

that the PSPgo is the first completely digital dedicated handheld gaming system. This means players need to connect to the Internet to obtain all of their gaming content, though they do not need to be connected to play. The device also ... read more

Age 12+
PSPgo
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Toy Story Mania (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this minigame collection is primarily a bunch of carnival-inspired shooting galleries where kids aim at bull-eyes or paper cutouts. While shooting is the primary play mechanic, no one is ever hurt. This is a game about target ... read more

Age 6+
Toy Story Mania
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Treasure World (Nintendo DS)
Parents Need to Know...

that this innovative game creates a digital treasure hunt for kids. Parents should remind kids who are walking around outside with their Nintendo DS (to collect treasures in the game) to close the lid to ensure they're watching where ... read more

Age 10+
Treasure World
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Go Play Circus Star (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this circus-themed compilation of minigames is equally fun when using the Wii remote or the Wii balance board. The characters can be a little quirky and even creepy, but nothing that'll scare the targeted audiance of anyone who's 10 ... read more

Age 10+
Go Play Circus Star
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Go Play Lumberjacks (Nintendo Wii)
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that this is a compilation of simple minigames all based around being a lumberjack. One big lumberjack demostrates what it is like to be a confident competitor. There will be a lot of shaking of the Wii remote, so make sure kids wear that ... read more

Age 6+
Go Play Lumberjacks
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Puffins Island Adventure (Nintendo DS)
Parents Need to Know...

that this engaging learning adventure will teach kids some facts about Puffins and their envionments. Players help other birds, fly around the island, start a family, and can unlock educational clips featuring the birds and their ... read more

Age 5+
Puffins Island Adventure
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101-in-1 Explosive Megamix
Parents Need to Know...

this is a collection of short minigames presented in an simple, cartoony style. There is some mild cartoon violence which shows up in minigames about a 2D tank battle, sticking a voodoo doll with pins, and a paintball battle. read more

Age 10+
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Help Wanted (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game has a sense of humor that is slightly more mature than that of the average Wii mini-game compilation. Joke subjects include flatulence, an idle threat of nudity, and a vague, "unspeakable" space object that has ... read more

Age 10+
Help Wanted
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DSi
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that this new handheld gaming system connects to the Internet; takes photos that you can store, manipulate, and then share with others; plays music and allows you to record your own; comes with robust parental controls; and can download ... read more

Age 7+
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Goosebumps HorrorLand (PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game is loosely based on the Horrorland series of Goosebumps books by RL Stine. The game features familiar monsters from the series including the Horrors who are the hired employees of Horrorland. Parents will need to consider ... read more

Age 10+
Goosebumps HorrorLand
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Wonder World Amusement Park (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that while the game can be a lot of fun, instructions on how to get to various areas of the park are non-existent. This might frustrate some kids. Also, the host spews his opinions without audio, and those opinions are fun but are ... read more

Age 6+
Wonder World Amusement Park
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