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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
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Game reviews for language & reading, communication

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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
    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: iPhone, Facebook
    (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
    Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning

    Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (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
    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
    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
    Max Payne 3

    Gritty action game overflows with gore, sex, and profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen

    Learn about ancient Egypt as you solve a mystery set in a lost tomb.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    TERA

    Violent MMO filled with bloody monster combat, sexy outfits.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Scoot & Doodle

    Collaborative drawing tool helps distant families play.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Google+
    (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
    Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

    Solve Nancy's latest mystery with help from her friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Sims Social

    Mature but lighthearted life sim with new social features.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Reader Rabbit Preschool

    Cute story and animation surround educational mini-games.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Mission US: For Crown or Colony?

    First-person history adventure asks kids to choose sides.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

    New races, solid story infuse more life into WoW.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Dora's Cooking Club

    Fantastic, fun math game baked into a cooking sim.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Elmo's A-to-Zoo Adventure

    With simple-to-use controls, these educational mini-games help reinforce reading and letter concepts for preschoolers.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    My Reading Tutor

    Strong educational content; decent entertainment value.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Dora's Big Birthday Adventure

    Variety and fun in perfect preschool adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2010)