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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.
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  • Review
    Derrick the Deathfin

    Easy side-scroller has simple environmental message.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    (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
    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
    Borderlands 2

    Co-op, sci-fi 1st-person shooter rains blood and body parts.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition

    Polished mini-game collection is good fun for younger kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (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
    Papo & Yo

    Dramatic and affecting puzzler about alcoholism and abuse.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Darksiders II

    Violent action RPG tracks gallons of blood spilled.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Last Story

    Deep, engrossing RPG with violence and teen themes.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (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
    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)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: The Magic School Bus: Oceans

    This deep sea dive is teeming with fish and education.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer, LeapsterGS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Dragon's Dogma

    Mature role-playing adventure with action, blood, and gore.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sorcery

    Fun fantasy for teens has memorable story and characters.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Diablo III

    Gruesome, gory RPG is best suited for adult players.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Battleship

    Lackluster action game with some tactical elements.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    TERA

    Violent MMO filled with bloody monster combat, sexy outfits.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Prototype 2

    Ferocious, foul-mouthed action title filled with gore.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir

    Augmented reality horror game fascinates but lacks depth.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Xenoblade Chronicles

    Great adventure has themes best suited for teens and adults.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)