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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 popular with kids, thinking & reasoning

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  • Review
    Madden NFL 13

    Fun football sim gets facelift and expands ways to play.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
    (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
    LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

    Super fun superhero world brought to life with LEGO bricks.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, 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
    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
    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
    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
    Portal 2

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

    Sandbox-style game with open online play fosters creativity.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Linux, 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
    Super Scribblenauts

    Players find solutions to various puzzling scenarios by adding objects, animals, or people into the scenes.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

    The sequel to one the most beloved strategy games in game history, this sci-fi saga is a blast.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Style Savvy

    As boutique owners, players will find surprisingly rich business ed is served up with this game's stilettos.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    JumpStart 3D Virtual World

    Educational challenges help kids memorize the ABCs, solve math equations, and learn grammar.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Wizard 101

    Magical MMO where kids learn to become wizards.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree

    Thinking games become a party activity on the Wii.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    Big Brain Academy

    Families compete for "weightiest" brain.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day

    Get sharp with this fun, smart game for families.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2006)