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  • Review
    Terraria

    Finicky but fun Minecraft-style game set in a 2D world.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Nintendo Land

    This party game has hilarious mini-games that will get you laughing, cooperating, and thinking.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed: Bonus Edition

    SEGA stars come to the track to race and wreak silly havoc.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Just Dance 4

    Popular dancing game continues to entertain with new music.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

    Disney characters star in fight-filled role-playing game.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging comic book adventure has some violence.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kid Icarus: Uprising

    Frenetic action with constant but mild fantasy violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Star Wars: The Old Republic

    Play as Jedi or Sith in this story-rich, combat-laden MMO.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    WWE 12

    Intense wrestling with body slams, kicks, and some blood.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

    Beloved series delivers cleverly crafted adventure.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

    Well-made but bloody overhaul of classic alien shooter.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Rayman Origins

    Great multiplayer platforming romp with slapstick violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Super Mario 3D Land

    Newest Mario game continues the platforming magic.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

    Exciting Indiana Jones-like action with lots of violence.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    GoldenEye 007: Reloaded

    Non-gory first-person shooter remake feels like a new game.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Just Dance Kids 2

    Dancing game sequel is great fun for younger kids.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Kirby’s Return to Dreamland

    Platformer provides cooperative fun for up to four players.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Batman: Arkham City

    While dark and violent, this superhero game is intriguing.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Skylanders Spyro's Adventure

    Ingenious technology use where your character's stats are kept in the toy figurine so you can play with friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition

    Update to popular fighter has violence, mild sexuality.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Cars 2: The Video Game

    Great combat racing, but loads of gunfire and explosions.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Infamous 2

    Superhero sequel lets players choose to be good or evil.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean

    Explore all four movies' worlds, with unique LEGO humor.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Brink

    Online first-person shooter has some blood, mild profanity.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Portal 2

    Inventive and enjoyable spatial puzzler with mild violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)