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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
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Game reviews for friendship & music and sing-along, thinking & reasoning

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  • Review
    Star Trek

    So-so sci-fi shooter based on rebooted movie series.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Thomas Was Alone

    With minimal physical character detail, this game is able to weave a deep and meaningful tale about friendship.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, 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
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

    Raccoon thief stars in fun adventure with cartoon violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff

    Let your Sims relive earlier eras with this decent add-on.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Walking Dead - A TellTale Games Series

    Extremely violent, profanity-filled zombie adventure.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!!

    Quirky platform adventure with tween boy humor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    New Super Mario Bros. U

    Everyone's favorite plumber is back in a Wii U game that's playable with up to four other friends, as the gang once again rescues Princess Peach.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nintendo Land

    This party game has hilarious mini-games that will get you laughing, cooperating, and thinking.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

    Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rabbids Land

    Zany, cartoonish mini-games with some mild bathroom humor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Lalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends

    Colorful platformer featuring collectible doll characters.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask

    A fantastic mystery mixed with more than 100 brainteasers makes for an armchair sleuth's dream.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Just Dance 4

    Popular dancing game continues to entertain with new music.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Madagascar 3

    Join the circus and learn with familiar animal friends.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (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
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Jake and the Never Land Pirates

    Games, treasure, and free exploration = swashbuckling fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rock Band Blitz

    Downloadable music game delivers simple, rhythmic fun.
    AGE
    13
     
    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
    VTech InnoTab Software - Hello Kitty

    Sweet party with famous kitty brings learning and fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sound Shapes

    By playing this platformer game, kids contribute to the game's musical score. Plus, they can create their own musical game levels to share.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (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
    Marie Antoinette & The Independence War

    Historical game lets kids play with famous leaders.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Just Dance: Greatest Hits

    Fun collection of dance songs from previous games.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Monsterpiece

    Kids will shake, jump, and tilt while playing games that teach them about music.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)