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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.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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  • Review
    Derrick the Deathfin

    Easy side-scroller has simple environmental message.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Dead or Alive 5

    Fast-fighting game with violence and sexual overtones.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (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
    FIFA Soccer 13

    Extraordinarily good soccer game with easy controls.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

    Harder to play than FIFA, but still great pitch competition.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    FTL: Faster Than Light

    Innovative space strategy game rewards thoughtful play.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (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
    Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set

    Set of classic fighting games has lots of violent content.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Tekken Tag Tournament 2

    Feature-rich fighting contest is violent, with mild blood.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Trilogy

    Puzzle compilation for consoles is fun but too pricey.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LittleBigPlanet - PS Vita

    Kids can play a wildly creative platformer and then learn how to make their own games.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    New Super Mario Bros. 2

    This Mario doubles the fun by letting two players explore the whole game together in a cooperative way.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Hybrid

    Quirky multiplayer shooter has violence but no blood.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Symphony

    Fun arcade space shooter set to your own music collection.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Phineas and Ferb

    Battle the evil Dr. Doof with math, science, and technology.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

    Disney characters star in fight-filled role-playing game.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Wreckateer

    In this Angry Birds-type game, kids move their bodies to direct projectiles to hit goblin-infested castles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Myst (Nintendo 3DS)

    While not new, Myst for Nintendo 3DS is fun, challenging.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    NCAA Football 13

    College football sim adds Heisman winners to the mix.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (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
    Endless Space

    Tough, fresh strategy game is like Civilization in space.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Spelunky

    Highly challenging platformer rewards dogged determination.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends

    Decent racing game, but straight-out marketing.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: 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
    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)