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  • Review
    Megapolis

    Cross-platform building sim shines with real-world graphics.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook, iPhone
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kinect Party

    Entertaining collection of activities gets kids moving.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Mayan Mysteries

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

    Build your own amusement park on Facebook with your friends.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Crashmo

    For the 3DS, a nifty set of puzzles plus a puzzle-creation area.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Criminal Case

    Gruesome crime scenes become Facebook hidden-object puzzles.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition

    Combative Dark Knight game has some blood and death.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (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
    History: Legends of War: Patton

    World War II simulation focuses on history, strategy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sing Party

    Karaoke and dance party game features wide range of music.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (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
    Scribblenauts Unlimited

    Vocabulary-exercising puzzler is an imaginative treat.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, 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
    Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

    Active game more about dancing than exercise routines.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Funky Barn

    Time-management game provides fun but limited experience.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    American Mensa Academy

    "Brain-training" mini-games cover math, reasoning, logic.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Wonderbook: Book of Spells

    With new technology, kids watch a plain book magically morph into an ancient spell book and then play inside the book as it teaches them Harry Potter's spells. It's enchanting.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Sims 3: Seasons

    Expansion pack encourages outdoor activities all year long.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ben 10 Omniverse

    TV-based action game with puzzles, some fantasy battles.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Hip Hop Dance Experience

    Fun, vigorous movement, with sexy lyrics and dance moves.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO Lord of the Rings

    Action and humor abound in funny rendition of LOTR films.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Paper Mario: Sticker Star

    Quirky, fun Mario adventure is filled with clever concepts.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Bubble Guppies

    Cute but wordy preschool game has lots of activities.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (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)