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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
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Game reviews for ages 4, 10 & 17, social studies

38 results

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  • Review
    The Last of Us

    Exceptional storytelling but with violence and profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Metro: Last Light

    Dark, fascinating sci-fi shooter definitely for adults only.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    BioShock Infinite

    Provocative, violent shooter tackles complex ideas.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel

    Dissatisfying shooter with strong violence, profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Gears of War: Judgment

    Bloody sci-fi shoot 'em up is laced with profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

    TV-based horror game is violent, gory, and profanity laden.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    God of War: Ascension

    Supremely violent action game has strong sexual themes.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Tomb Raider

    M-rated reboot of usually T-rated series is super violent.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Mayan Mysteries

    Cartoony learning adventure about ancient Mayan culture.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Far Cry 3

    Violent, bloody first-person shooter has sex and drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    ZombiU

    Extremely violent survival horror game flowing in blood.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Call of Duty: Black Ops II

    Extremely violent military shooter with profanity, drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Team Umizoomi & Dora's Fantastic Flight

    Huge cast of Nick Jr. stars jump platforms and do some math.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Assassin's Creed III

    Bloody Revolutionary War adventure best for mature gamers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Assassin's Creed III Liberation

    Bloody American Revolution-themed RPG with female assassin.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    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
    Medal of Honor: Warfighter

    Gritty, realistic military shooter definitely not for kids.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    XCOM: Enemy Unknown

    Thrilling sci-fi strategy game with violence and gore.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Resident Evil 6

    Survival horror series falters with switch to fast action.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    NHL 13

    Fast, fun, and realistic hockey game shoots and scores.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sleeping Dogs

    High-adrenaline adventure packed with blood, sex, and drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure

    Fun, quirky, beat-based mini-games; some mild violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Spec Ops: The Line

    Gory military shooter tackles difficult questions about war.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)