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Game reviews for simulation, parents recommend

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  • Review
    Kinectimals
    Fab lion cub pet sim with treasure hunt theme for Kinect.
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    7
     
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    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    The Sims 3: Late Night
    Add-on pack skews older with nightlife and hook-ups.
    AGE
    16
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    EyePet

    Innovative virtual pet game uses PS3 Move controller.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    The Sims 3: Ambitions

    Expansion lets players dive into Sims’ professional lives.
    AGE
    15
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    FrontierVille

    Facebook game takes FarmVille concept to a new level.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Endless Ocean: Blue World
    Scuba diving sequel adds danger and an engaging story.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    The Sims 3

    This fun Sims game gives players finely nuanced control over the lives of their Sim.
    AGE
    15
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2009)
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    SimAnimals

    Kids learn about the interconnectivity of the natural world while they control the forest’s flora and fauna.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Life sim has homey charm, but similar to others in series.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Spore
    This exceptional evolution sim is a masterpiece.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo DS, Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    The Sims 2: Free Time
    After years of toil, Sims finally get to kick back
    AGE
    16
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Thrillville: Off the Rails
    Play, build, and flirt inside an amusement park.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    Cooking Mama: Cook Off
    A clever but flawed cooking sim for the Wii.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    The Sims Life Stories

    Do your teens like to be in control? This game lets them micromanage the lives of virtual people.
    AGE
    15
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    The Sims 2 Pets
    Cuddly but unsubstantial Sims 2 add-on.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, PSP, Windows
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Viva Pinata (Xbox 360)
    Amazing ecosystem simulation is full of eye-candy.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    The Sims 2: Open for Business
    Teens can be the boss in this OK installment.
    AGE
    16
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    The Movies

    Go Hollywood! In this game you'll manage every aspect of movie-making, from building sets to green lighting scripts.
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    15
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Nintendogs

    This pet-sim game lets kids raise a virtual pet, taking responsibility for everything from feeding to fleas.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2005)
  • Review
    The Sims 2

    Now that Sims 3 has arrived, take advantage of deep discounts on older games and explore this fun, realistic precursor.
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    16
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2004)
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    SimCity 4
    City building sim offers great entertainment & education.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2003)
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    The Sims Double Deluxe
    Engaging game is like playing house in cyberspace.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2003)