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Game reviews for ages 4 & 9, learning potential, self-direction

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  • The game promotes exploration, discovery, and imagination in a colorful and cartoonish world that feels like the world's biggest LEGO collection come to life.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Mediocre baseball game resembles last year's title.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • The focus is on looks, but business strategy makes the game.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Light on instructions but 13 fun sports to play.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • College football sim adds Heisman winners to the mix.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • FEZ

    Dimension-shifting puzzles make for unique gameplay without any violence.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Fun, accessible cooking sim teaches international dishes.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Carmen Sandiego engages kids to use math to solve a mystery in this downloadable Wii game.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Civics game about running a country in global economy.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • As kids play with virtual puppies, they learn about math and emotions.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Leapster Explorer, LeapPad Explorer
    (Game, 2011)
  • Collection of mental challenges is hard but rewarding.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Fun characters and exciting mini-games make learning about the brain child's play.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Variety and fun in perfect preschool adventure.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2010)
  • Detective game for girls has great play, good role model.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • DSi-only download game focuses on language and drawing.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Educational challenges help kids memorize the ABCs, solve math equations, and learn grammar.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2009)