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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Croods: Prehistoric Party

    Lifeless party game with mild cartoon shenanigans.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

    Become the monster to battle and explore in dungeon crawler.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Megapolis

    Cross-platform building sim shines with real-world graphics.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook, iPhone
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kinect Party

    Entertaining collection of activities gets kids moving.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sing Party

    Karaoke and dance party game features wide range of music.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    New Super Mario Bros. U

    Everyone's favorite plumber is back in a Wii U game that's playable with up to four other friends, as the gang once again rescues Princess Peach.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • 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
    Rabbids Land

    Zany, cartoonish mini-games with some mild bathroom humor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Victorious: Taking the Lead

    Tween rhythm game based on TV show is fun but short.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO Lord of the Rings

    Action and humor abound in funny rendition of LOTR films.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LittleBigPlanet Karting

    Creative kart racer lets kids set their imagination loose.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning

    Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sports Champions 2

    Fun sports compilation promotes healthy movement.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Smart As...

    Playful brain workout provides social media bragging rights.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

    Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Spy Hunter

    Average arcade racer is full of car wrecks and weapons.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Harry Potter for Kinect

    Relive this epic tale by putting your own face in the game.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

    Compelling but gory adventure for mature mystery lovers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

    New, cute panda-like race packs a punch into violent WoW.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure

    With five different princess adventures and great help built in, this is a perfect game to teach young girls how to play video games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Myst (Nintendo 3DS)

    While not new, Myst for Nintendo 3DS is fun, challenging.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Secret World

    Violent MMO has drugs, sex, and cursing; for mature players.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Ville

    Sim emphasizes positive social interactions and happiness.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Monsterpiece

    Kids will shake, jump, and tilt while playing games that teach them about music.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)