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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
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All reviews for ages 8 & 16, sports and martial arts

140 results
  • Review
    Ice Math Ninjas: ZERO

    Fruit Ninja-style app with number focus, cute backstory.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Impulse

    Edgy sequel to Jumper is best for older teens.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    By Steven Gould
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    FIFA SOCCER 13 by EA SPORTS

    Polished soccer simulator faithfully re-creates game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    NBA 2K13

    Excellent pro basketball sim now with 1992 Dream Team.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    FIFA Soccer 13

    Extraordinarily good soccer game with easy controls.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    NFL Kicker 13

    Engaging, without the roughness of some football apps.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Madden NFL 13

    Fun football sim gets facelift and expands ways to play.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

    Action-packed toon attacks messages with mixed results.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    London 2012 Olympics

    Official Olympics site is safe for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Black Dynamite

    Risque, raunchy blaxpoitation is funny but mature.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 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
    London 2012

    Average Olympics sim might get kids off the couch.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Earthling!

    Wacky space adventure for sci-fi comics fans.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    By Mark Fearing
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters

    Anti-bullying message in solid trading card anime.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Goon

    Bloody sports dramedy about brutal life of hockey enforcer.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 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
    Cardcaptor Sakura

    Cute action-packed magical girl anime with romance.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    A.D.D. (Adolescent Demo Division)

    Sharp critique of gamer culture told as sci-fi story.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    By Douglas Rushkoff
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Legend of Korra

    A strong heroine stars in this textured fantasy series that will appeal to boys and girls alike.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13

    Hone your golf swing with Kinect-supported golf sim.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    FIFA Street

    Great soccer sim takes to the streets rather than the pitch.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational

    Now on Vita, golf series fans can have fun on the go.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Grand Slam Tennis 2

    More realistic tennis sequel straddles arcade and sim.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    A Mile in His Shoes

    Inspirational baseball tale about an autistic pitcher.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Homerun Battle 2

    App strikes out with aggressive stance, in-app buys, chat.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)