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  • 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
    Quantum Conundrum

    Inventive puzzles about changing physics provide delightful brainteasers.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Brave: The Video Game

    Average movie spin-off has mild but persistent violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

    Super fun superhero world brought to life with LEGO bricks.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings

    This fantastic expansion to the top-rated Civilization V game adds religion into the historic mix.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Pokemon Conquest

    Strategy-based battle game breathes new life to series.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Splice

    Fun but tricky puzzler provides players little guidance.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ruby Blast Adventures

    Arcade puzzle game prompts players to pay to get ahead.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (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)
  • 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
    DiRT Showdown

    Offroad racing and bumper-busting fun with no consequences.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Gravity Rush

    Quirky and fun gravity-shifting game has strong heroine.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Madagascar 3: The Video Game

    Simple platform puzzler lets kids play with animal stars.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (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
    You Don't Know Jack: Twisted Trivia

    Irreverent trivia game brand comes to Facebook.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Resistance: Burning Skies

    Gruesome sci-fi shooter is best suited for grown-up players.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (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
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

    Lifelike third-person military shooter has bloody combat.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Men in Black: Alien Crisis

    Play as an MIB agent in mediocre arcade shooter.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, 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
    Mario Tennis Open

    Simple game for all ages is best played with others.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Max Payne 3

    Gritty action game overflows with gore, sex, and profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Battleship

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

    Gruesome, gory RPG is best suited for adult players.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Battleship (Wii, DS, 3DS)

    Less violent version of movie-based game uses strategy.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)