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Nick Arcade

(Rated TV-Y7, Game shows, Starring Phil Moore, Where to watch: NICK GAS)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Game show is as outdated as Super Nintendo.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    No real positive message, but nothing terrible, either.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Features mild video game violence -- lasers and such, no blood.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Participants win name-brand sneakers and toys.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Nick Arcade

Parents need to know that this Nickelodeon game show from the early '90s is all about video games. Kids compete in various rounds of quizzes, video puzzles, and video game face offs for a chance to win prizes. Aside from the occasional trivia question, there's no real educational content, and today's kids are likely to scoff at the now-vintage video games on display.

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  • Families can talk about how video games have transformed entertainment. Why are video games so popular? Are all video games suitable for kids? Why or why not? How have video games changed since this show was originally on the air? Do older games have any appeal for today's kids? Why do you think this show is still rerun regularly?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Are you kidding me??

    Did I just read that you recommended the overcommercialized, rather raunchy, and at times unbearable G4 channel over THIS?? Unbelievable! This show is a CLASSIC, and I stand firm in my position that this show is still a worthwhile examination into the early days of video game culture. You talk about the evils of commercialization, yet you just recommended G4 for more 'modern' fare? HYPOCRITICISM AT ITS FINEST.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    My 3yr old and husband love this show

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This show is good for the gamer in you..

    Even though it is hard to wake up for, I would say, try at least once in your life to watch it. It starts out average but gets cooler every 45 seconds!

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