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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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  • 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
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

    Fast-paced action romp with cartoony violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Midway Arcade Origins

    Travel back in time with collection of fun '80s games.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Victorious: Taking the Lead

    Tween rhythm game based on TV show is fun but short.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Assassin's Creed III

    Bloody Revolutionary War adventure best for mature gamers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, 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
    Kinect Nat Geo TV

    Kids jump into the TV show to learn about animals in this new way of interacting with a Nat Geo show.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Brave

    Learning game based on movie has archery target shooting.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ice Age: Continental Drift: Arctic Games

    Amusing collection of mini-games for two-player fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Brave

    Adventure game challenges your knowledge of flora and fauna.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Roly Poly 2: Treasure Hunt

    Simple and fun picnic prep reinforces math skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Botanicula

    The ecosystem of a tree serves as the background for this highly imaginative world in which clicking reveals wondrous surprises.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers

    This exciting Facebook game mixes hidden-animal puzzles with zoo-building simulation to teach kids about animals and conservation issues.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Crush 3D

    Unusual puzzler cleverly uses perspective, but it's hard.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond

    Theme park sequel emphasizes friendship, has mild combat.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds on Facebook

    Mobile favorite adds unique levels and social features.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Victorious: Hollywood Arts Debut

    TV-based romp has positive role models and teen drama.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    FarmVille

    Popular farming sim needs Facebook friends or cash to grow.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    WaterLife: Where Rivers Meet the Sea

    Fun game with strong heroine delivers an eco message.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    WolfQuest

    Start your own wolf pack in this realistic adventure.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2007)