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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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Need for Speed: Nitro (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this colorful, fast-paced racing game centers around illegal street racing. Racers willfully break the law, evade -- and sometimes fight back against -- police who try to stop them, destroy property, and run roadblocks. The ... read more

Age 12+
Need for Speed: Nitro
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Madagascar Kartz (Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...

that this amusing racing game provides a relatively harmless way for young fans of the Madagascar movies (or Shrek or Monsters vs. Aliens) to enjoy playing with some favorite film characters. The humor in the game is far less coarse than ... read more

Age 7+
Madagascar Kartz
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Cars Race O Rama (Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...

that this entertaining racing game features the characters from the Disney/Pixar Cars movie  Cars Race O Rama offers a story mode where you take on Chick Hicks and his team of racers, as well as a nice collection of mini races and ... read more

Age 7+
Cars Race O Rama
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Forza Motorsport 3 (Xbox 360)
Parents Need to Know...

there is little to be concerned about with Forza Motorsport 3. However, keep in mind that players using the online mode can communicate with one another via headsets, and there is no one moderating what's being said during online ... read more

Age 12+
Forza Motorsport 3
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Gran Turismo (PSP)
Parents Need to Know...

that Gran Turismo is a racing simulation game, and that it encourages players to drive carefully and with precision. That said, high speed collisions do occur, and the game doesn’t accurately depict the dire consequences of forceful ... read more

Age 10+
Gran Turismo
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DiRT 2 (Nintendo DS, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that DiRT 2  is an offroad racing game. Unlike the first game in this series which was rated "E", this sequel is rated "Teen." Like some racers, aggression is often used by players and computer opponents to gain an ... read more

Age 12+
DiRT 2
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Need for Speed: Shift (Windows, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that this racing game, which features professional drivers on closed courses in sanctioned competitions, bears little resemblance to other recent entries in the Need for Speed franchise, which were all about illegal street racing. That ... read more

Age 10+
Need for Speed: Shift
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Build'n Race (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a build-your-own-racetrack game geared for kids. Aside from a couple of references to alcohol found on city billboards and some high speed car crashes (which never result in car damage or occupant injuries) there is virtually ... read more

Age 8+
Build'n Race
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MySims Racing (Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...

that this kart racing game is one of several games released by Electronic Arts over the last couple years under the MySims license, a brand related to the more mature Sims games but with content suitable for children. Save a few standard ... read more

Age 7+
MySims Racing
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Fuel (Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this racing game is appropriate for players of all ages. There is no suggestive content, foul language, or violence (other than crashing one's vehicle) . There are a few silly taunts between drivers while passing. read more

Age 8+
Fuel
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that there is some mild, fantasy violence in this game, though it never results in real injury. This is essentially a racing game similar to Mario Kart; but players here use trading cards to summon creatures that will slow down opponents ... read more

Age 10+
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers
3
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Excitebots: Trick Racing (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that while there is a bit of fantasy violence, it's only of a cartoon nature. Players will whack others to make them crash so that they can get ahead. This game can be played online, a feature that Common Sense Media does not recommend ... read more

Age 8+
Excitebots: Trick Racing
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TrackMania DS (Nintendo DS)
Parents Need to Know...

that even though the "E" rating suggests the game is fine for young players, the construction of the tracks requires some sophistication that younger players won't have. Kids as young as age 4 can race, but to appreciate the ... read more

Age 6+
TrackMania DS
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NASCAR Kart Racing (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a kart racing game starring NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers. The game contains plenty of NASCAR references and in-jokes that will appeal to die-hard fans of the sport, but parents should be aware of relentless corporate branding ... read more

Age 9+
NASCAR Kart Racing
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MotoGP 08 (Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game is the latest in a series of games which simulates the high speed sport of motorcycle racing. The title itself features very little objectionable content, with the exception of being blitzed with sponsor advertisements ... read more

Age 9+
MotoGP 08
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Need for Speed: Undercover (PlayStation 2, Windows, Nintendo DS, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a racing game that encourages risky driving behavior. Because you play as an undercover cop who is trying to gain credibility with a street gang, you must do things that are bad, like ramming into police cars and others. The ... read more

Age 13+
Need for Speed: Undercover
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Motorstorm: Pacific Rift (PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

this is an off-road racer where aggression is the key to victory. Players will often bump into vehicles to force them into crashes. When riding bikes or ATVs, you can even push fellow bikers off their rides. Parents of new teen drivers ... read more

Age 12+
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Parents Need to Know...

that the focus of this game is illegal street racing. Players careen through the streets of a realistic looking representation of Los Angeles with little regard for the property damage they cause or the people they narrowly miss running ... read more

Age 16+
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
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Pure (Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game features fantasy ATV stunts and jumps. Riders fly hundreds of feet through the air, performing wild acrobatics as they float across chasms. An in-game note points out that the tricks seen in the game ought not be tried by ... read more

Age 10+
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Emergency Heroes (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game involves reckless driving and car crashes. Its focus is on action, not on strategy. It should be easy for younger players to understand and play. While it may be exciting enough to capture an older teenager's attention, it ... read more

Age 10+
Emergency Heroes
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Wacky Races: Crash & Dash (Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game will frustrate the kids. It's far too hard to steer and stay on course. Sometimes, you won't even see your race car because it goes behind a hill. read more

Age 6+
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash
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